Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Forgiveness Gained
"I, too, lost my husband early on, so I should have understood your feelings better. Yet the person I was back then didn’t know any better," she said with regret.
After saying that, she immediately stepped forward to take Li Yanling’s hand before continuing.
"Don’t worry, even though I’m apologizing now, and I have recognized my mistake, I won’t disturb you and Xiao Kai in the future. I’ll still return to my hometown. I just hope you can forgive me, and that we can still visit each other."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Kai and Li Yanling truly felt bittersweet.
They had never imagined that things would develop in such a way, that everything would turn out like this.
So after the old woman finished speaking, there was silence in the room; no one said a word, for at that moment they really didn’t know what they should say.
Seeing them like this, how could Liu Zheng not know what they were thinking?
They probably found it very hard to accept this situation.
Not just them, even I myself found it incredibly difficult to accept at first.
Who would have thought that the arrogant and domineering old lady would one day actually apologize?
She used to be so hateful.
She used to be so frightening.
To a certain extent, she was like a demon inside Li Yanling’s life.
And now, she had suddenly changed.
No matter who it was, it would likely not be easy to accept.
After a while, Li Yanling finally came to her senses within her own world.
Then she gently nodded and said,
"It really moves me that you can realize all this. If you truly understand your mistake, we can still live together in the future."
She was naturally very filial on ordinary days.
If she wasn’t filial, she would have cut ties with the old woman long ago and certainly wouldn’t have waited for Liu Zheng to come before realizing all this.
So now, seeing that the old woman recognized her mistake, she naturally was willing to give her a chance to change.
If they lived together, they could help each other out in the future, and show understanding whenever issues arose.
But the old woman shook her head with an expression of shame.
"To have you as a daughter-in-law in our family was truly a blessing from our ancestors, a blessing we did not cherish at the time," she said.
"Now, you’re willing to accept me again, and that really makes me very happy. Actually, I haven’t done anything noteworthy. I’ve only apologized, and that doesn’t merit your forgiveness."
"Nor does it merit letting me move back in. Besides, this is indeed your house."
However, Li Yanling didn’t see it as a big deal.
It’s best to correct one’s mistakes. If everyone could live together well, then it would be good for everyone.
She also believed that there was no need to be too concerned about too many things.
Being overly concerned sometimes may not be good.
If people always live in their past negative emotions, that could also have some unfavorable effects on themselves.
"It’s okay; we can all understand," she said soothingly.
But the old woman was very insistent on her own idea.
"Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. The fact that we can get along harmoniously now makes me truly happy," she declared.
It was clear that she was truly touched.
Tears even appeared in her eyes at that moment.
She had thought that after all that had happened before, it would be impossible to have such a chance again.
Yet Li Yanling was indeed very kind.
Even after everything had turned out the way it had, she was still willing to give the old woman a chance.
If this were anyone else, how could they possibly have reached such an extent?
It is precisely because of this that I will certainly cherish her even more in the future.
Soon, Xiao Kai also quickly stood up and asked.
"Are you really willing to repent?"
The old lady also cherished this opportunity very much.
"Of course, Xiao Kai, I truly realize my mistakes."
"Good, no matter what, we can’t continue to blame you, but I hope you can keep your word."
Seeing Xiao Kai now bravely standing up for his mother, Liu Zheng felt very happy at the scene.
"Alright then, since it’s like this, let’s all have a meal together, my treat, we’ll go out to eat."
Seeing everyone in such harmony.
Liu Zheng truly felt very happy.
How could this not be considered a fortunate event for him?
Previously,
He had thought that his initial approach was the best solution.
But now it seems otherwise.
All things seem to have been predetermined somewhere in the depths, perhaps this was arranged by the heavens for everyone to let bygones be bygones.
But in reality, it wasn’t that easy.
If the old lady hadn’t been able to realize her mistakes, she would have remained the same as before.
Then, everyone would not have achieved this purpose.
Since Liu Zheng had said this, it was impossible for everyone to refuse, especially since today really was a special day for them.
"Sure, let’s go out then."
And soon thereafter, they were ready to set off.
The group found a restaurant.
There was a trace of smiles on everyone’s faces.
Because this truly was a very special day for them.
"Let’s see what dishes we want to eat, order anything you like, but don’t waste."
Quickly, Liu Zheng passed the menu to Xiao Kai.
Xiao Kai then passed the menu to his mother first.
"Mum, you look first, I’ll order after you."
Seeing this scene, Liu Zheng’s face also showed a trace of a smile.
He really was very happy.
He could very clearly feel the relationship between Xiao Kai and Li Yanling getting better and better.
When the old lady beside them saw the scene, her heart was truly filled with mixed emotions.
The relationship between the two could have been this good from the very beginning.
It was all because of her.
She was well aware of what she had said to Xiao Kai back then, which caused such a rift between them.
Fortunately, everything had changed now, otherwise, she would indeed feel very guilty.
Seeing Xiao Kai act this way, how could Li Yanling not feel happy inside?
