ASSHKHME Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Because of Love

The cold winter sunlight was refracted into the study by the white snow, and the bare trees outside the window divided it into countless dappled shadows, swayed by the cold wind.

Xie Yu turned and closed the heavy solid wood door, isolating the lively sounds from downstairs. He suddenly noticed that his father had grown a lot more white hair, and his heart ached.

Xie Liangjun opened the glass door of the cabinet next to him, took out a cake of tea, and broke off a small piece to put into the teapot. “Ever since you entered that annoying adolescence, we father and son haven’t had a good chat. I know that’s the harbinger of you growing up. Slowly, your mother and I will fade out of your world.”

He poured boiling water into the teapot, watching the emerald green tea leaves swirl. “Now, that day has really come. Xiao Yu, you’ve grown up. Your mother and I can no longer steer the rudder of your life. You have to walk your own path.”

Xie Yu’s eyes were a little sore, and he muttered, “Dad, don’t say that, it makes me feel terrible. No matter how old I get, I can’t live without you.”

Xie Liangjun laughed. “You little rascal, what are you saying? Your parents can’t be with you for life, can they? You young kids, I don’t know what you’re thinking, always thinking that the ideas of the older generation are outdated. But son, the advice your parents give you has been tested in practice.”

“I don’t agree with you dating Chen Zhuo, not because he can’t have children, but because the road you’re going to take is too narrow. You’ll be judged. Humans are social animals and can’t completely block out the eyes of others. Dad just doesn’t want you to affect your whole life because of a momentary impulse.”

Xie Yu picked up the teapot, poured two cups of tea, and said firmly, “Dad, I know you’re doing it for my own good, but I was born and raised by you and Mom. Don’t you understand me? I’m definitely not acting on impulse, and neither is Chen Zhuo. We’re both serious.”

Xie Liangjun shook his head and smiled. “Son, you’re only twenty years old now. You haven’t even entered society yet, and you see things too one-sidedly.”

Xie Yu looked at him and said, “Dad, weren’t you and Mom only twenty-two when you were together? What you can do, I can do too.”

Xie Liangjun paused as he drank his tea, “…” That’s true.

Xie Yu caressed the plain couple ring on his ring finger and said softly, “Dad, I love Chen Zhuo as much as you love Mom. Didn’t you say that the men of the Xie family are all faithful? He’s the one for me in this lifetime, it has to be him.”

Xie Liangjun had expected this answer and sighed deeply. “You’ve said all that, what else can I say?”

Xie Yu suddenly raised his head, his face filled with joy. “You agree to me dating Chen Zhuo?”

Xie Liangjun blew on his teacup, took a sip, and snorted coldly. “As your dad, I’ve done everything I can for you, and I’ve given you the advice I should. Can I call this agreeing? I have no choice, this is called not being able to stop you.”

Xie Yu diligently refilled his dad’s tea and praised, “Dad, you’re so open-minded! No wonder you can start from scratch and become a billionaire! Your vision is completely ahead of the times!”

Xie Liangjun scolded him, “You brat, stop flattering me. There’s never anything good when you say nice things to me! What were you trying to get out of me last time you flattered me? Oh, I remember, you broke the blue and white porcelain I bought from the auction house.”

“Forget it, I can’t control you anyway. If I worry less, I can live two years longer, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to accept a male son-in-law. You two should get through the long-distance relationship first.”

The corners of Xie Yu’s mouth were about to reach his shoulders. “What about my mom? What’s her attitude?”

Seeing him so happy, Xie Liangjun suddenly thought of what his wife had said to him yesterday. Actually, they didn’t care about the opinions of strangers, but the attitude of their relatives.

“Your mother loves you so much, she only hopes you’re healthy and happy. What attitude do you think she has? If the head of our family strongly opposed it, would I be talking to you about this today?”

Xie Yu suddenly stood up.

Under Xie Liangjun’s puzzled gaze, he cupped his dear dad’s face and kissed him loudly. “Mwah! Dad! Love you!”

Xie Liangjun wiped his face in disgust. “Oh my god! How old are you? Aren’t you annoying?”

Xie Yu was happy down to his hair. He laughed, “No matter how old I am, I’m still your son. Hey, I’m going to play with Ningning.”

Xie Liangjun looked at his cheerful back, the look of disgust faded, and he rubbed his face with a smile. “You brat, I really owe you in this lifetime. You debt collector!”

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It had just snowed, and Jiangbei was terribly cold. The snow that had melted during the day had frozen on the bare branches, forming thin icicles.

After dinner, Chen Zhuo and Xu Qingyou came out of the restaurant together and immediately saw Xie Yu’s car parked by the side of the road. They waved.

Xie Yu also saw them and immediately opened the car door and got out, walking over with a smile on his face, his small canine teeth dazzling Chen Zhuo.

Because Xu Qingyou had talked to him a lot about professional things, the meal had taken a little longer. Chen Zhuo had already thought about how to coax Xie Yu tonight, but he didn’t expect Xie Yu not only to not be angry, but to look very happy.

Chen Zhuo had a vague answer in his heart, and walked a few steps forward to meet Xie Yu, expectantly saying, “So happy? Did you have a good talk with your parents?”

The corners of Xie Yu’s mouth were about to reach the back of his head. After hugging Chen Zhuo tightly, he smiled and called out to Xu Qingyou, “Big brother-in-law.”

Xu Qingyou: “.”

Chen Zhuo was full, and was almost about to throw up from being squeezed like this. “What happened? Tell me quickly.”

Xie Yu stared at him without blinking. “Baby, my parents agreed to us dating! They won’t oppose it in the future!”

Chen Zhuo was stunned for a moment, a little disbelieving. “Really? Auntie and Uncle agreed? So quickly?”

Actually, Xie Liangjun meant: Your dad is giving up, I can’t control you and I don’t want to control you, do whatever you want.

But Xie Yu nodded vigorously. “Yes! My dad also said that after we get through the long-distance relationship, he’ll let me take you home!”

Xie Liangjun, twenty kilometers away, sneezed three times.

Chen Zhuo seemed to have been knocked unconscious by a big surprise, and looked at Xie Yu blankly, asking again, “Really?”

Xie Yu said proudly, “Really! Would I lie to you? Although my dad didn’t say it directly, that’s what he meant! The older generation is more reserved,” he looked at Xu Qingyou, “Big brother-in-law, you understand.”

Xu Qingyou was too lazy to joke around with him and ignored him.

Chen Zhuo poked Xie Yu’s waist. “What nonsense are you talking about? Qingyou-ge and we are the same generation.”

“Just kidding,” Xie Yu said seriously to Xu Qingyou, “I said I could solve it, and I did.”

Half a year ago, when Chen Zhuo was hospitalized, Xie Yu had promised Xu Qingyou that he would never let Chen Zhuo worry again.

The night wind blew the hem of Xu Qingyou’s coat. He said goodbye to Chen Zhuo, and when he brushed past Xie Yu, he pressed down on Xie Yu’s shoulder.

Chen Zhuo didn’t understand their interaction and asked suspiciously, “What kind of charade are you two playing?”

Xie Yu put his arm around Chen Zhuo and walked towards the car. “It’s nothing, it’s just that he acknowledges that I’m his brother-in-law.”

Chen Zhuo laughed. “What a mess, did your parents really agree?”

Xie Yu said, “Really, really, really, if you don’t believe me, just call my mom and ask.”

“No, I don’t dare.”

…

Through the car window, Xu Qingyou looked at the backs of the two young people talking and laughing, and a trace of envy flashed in his heart.

After returning home, Xu Qingyou looked at the dark room without lights and suddenly felt that the house did seem a little empty.

The phone was silent.

Ling Xu hadn’t sent him a goodnight message.