Zheng Bin didn't say anything and went out directly. He drove directly to find Peng Weikuan. He sat in the cafe downstairs, called her, ordered a glass of ice water and drank it in big gulps.
He told himself over and over again that maybe his mother thought too badly of people. Individuals and families are not exactly the same thing. Sometimes it depends on the family, but sometimes it also depends on the individual. It cannot be generalized.
Is it her fault that she came from a bad background?
Is it her fault that her mother is bad?
Is it fair to criticize her harshly?
Peng Weikuan pushed open the door of the cafe and came in. When she saw Zheng Bin's expression, her heart skipped a beat and she clenched her hands slightly. People who grow up looking at their faces are very good at reading people's faces.
She walked over with a calm expression and tilted her head to look at him: "Didn't you say that there is something important today? Is it done?" After saying that, she stopped smiling a little and said, "What's wrong? Didn't it go well?"
Zheng Bin raised his head and saw the same face. When he was in college, the boys in the school said that she was a cold beauty and not easy to get close to. In fact, now she is still more serious, maybe with her
It was related to her major. After getting together, I realized that she was not aloof, but just talkative. Perhaps she only talked a lot in front of acquaintances. When facing herself, her expression was gentler than when facing everyone else.
Thinking about it now, she was even gentler than her grandmother and mother.
"Sit down!" He looked into her eyes with a serious expression, not wanting to miss any of the emotions in them.
The expression on Peng Weikuan's face calmed down, and he twitched the corner of his mouth, "Don't look at my face! As I grow up, the last thing I want to see is my face. I am also the most sensitive to my face. I have something to say, what happened? I used to
I just said that if you have something to be honest about, it’s easier to talk about anything.”
Zheng Bin looked at her: "...Do you know Lin Shuhan?"
Peng Weikuan looked at him with a strange look on his face: "Of course I know him. He is Uncle Lin's biological son. How could I not know him? Of course, I just know him. He has lived with his grandparents since he was a child and has hardly set foot in the lives of my mother and Uncle Lin.
Home. What about me? I only go there a few times a year...New Year's Day, grandparents' birthdays, just such a big day. Sometimes Uncle Lin's birthday will be celebrated there...other times rarely! So,
We know each other, but we’re not familiar with each other. What’s wrong?”
Zheng Bin frowned and looked at her: "Does that mean you have always been at odds with the Lin family?"
Peng Weikuan frowned more and more: "This is a family matter! I don't think we need to discuss this. Sometimes family conflicts are not necessarily who is at fault! Even the original family is full of conflicts. Conflicts between husband and wife, conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, etc.
A reorganized family like ours can be said to have a very complicated family relationship. His children, her children, their children...how can there be no conflicts? But this, are you interested in knowing? This has nothing to do with us
Does it have anything to do with our lives? Does it have any impact on our quality of life?”
Then she asked again: "You took the initiative to say hello to Lin Shuhan? He ignored you? That's not possible. Although he is difficult to approach, he is a relatively gentleman. He is well-educated and cannot embarrass others in public.
It's something! Even though I'm not familiar with him, I have to say that he's actually a pretty good person. It's actually a bit difficult to be a relative. Naturally, the attitude is different! But if we just treat him as a colleague, he's a pretty good person.
He is not aggressive at all. He is strict with himself, but tolerant to others."
Zheng Bin couldn't speak! Yes, if there is a conflict within the family, should you just talk about it when you want to see someone? If so, who has she become? In fact, she is Professor Lin's stepdaughter. Did she lie to others? Nope.
.
She made her words very clear. She said it, but her stance was naturally different.
With different positions and different interests, conflicts within the family are unavoidable. Nine out of ten stepmothers are bad. Isn't the root cause here? Her mother is not a good stepmother, so must she be a bad person? Is her child a bad person?
This is what she wants to express.
Zheng Bin said: "My parents and I visited Academician Lin and Gao Gong Lu before, and also met with Professor Lin..."
Peng Weikuan's frown deepened: "Why didn't you discuss this with me? If you go there for other things, that's your freedom. But if you go there for the wedding... I think you are too reckless.
This is not a decision that can be made unilaterally. Do you respect me? Shouldn't you say yes to me and let me communicate? You come to the door so rashly, where do you put me?" After saying this, he looked surprised.
Like, "Then you went and found that my mother and I were not that close to the Lin family elders... So, you came here to challenge me!"
She laughed out loud, then stood up, "I have nothing to explain! This marriage is not something you have to consider, but something I have to consider. If you are looking for a partner with a prominent family background and outstanding abilities, then
Obviously, we are not suitable. I only have myself. I put this me in front of you, but you didn't see it. You just want to see what else is behind me... I'm sorry, I can let you see it.
It’s just me now. Everyone has a backside, and I have no obligation to show my backside to you. That’s it. It’s time for us to re-examine our relationship. You suspect that I have hidden something from you, and I think you choose
My purpose is not simple. You think I should have a proud family background, strong wealth, and a reliable backer, but I think you are interested in me, just me. If a woman has worked hard for so many years and reached my level,
I still have to rely on these things to add value to myself. I don’t think this is my honor. So, let’s stop here. You need to think clearly, and I also need to think clearly. My attitude towards marriage has always been prudent.”
After saying that, he walked away. After taking two steps, he seemed to think of something and stopped, then turned back again, "That's right! You don't have to take into account the fact that you and I have had a very close relationship. We are all adults.
Thank you very much for giving me such a wonderful experience, I hope you do too!"
After saying that, I didn’t miss him at all and just left.
Zheng Bin drank the ice water in the cup in one gulp, put the money under the cup and chased her out, when he saw her stepping on the accelerator and driving away.
He rubbed his face, originally coming to apologize. But after saying this, he didn't think what was wrong with the girl, but felt that he was really nothing.
Peng Weikuan saw him standing there in the rearview mirror, and she slowly withdrew her sight. After driving far away, she turned the car and headed towards the Lin family. The car parked outside the Lin family's community. Then she took out her mobile phone and found Uncle Lin.
number, and then dial it.
Lin Youqu frowned, but still picked up the phone.
Peng Weikuan felt relieved and said, "Uncle Lin, I have something important to ask you. I'm outside the community right now. Can you come out and see me?"
Lin Youqu hesitated for a moment, then stood up, "Please wait in the small square. I'll see you in five minutes."
OK!
Peng Weikuan got out of the car, went to the small square on the roadside, and sat on a bench in a conspicuous position.
In just five minutes, Lin Youqu arrived. She stood up and said, "Uncle Lin."
Lin Youqu pointed to the bench: "Sit down! Did your mother ask you to come? The matter between me and her has nothing to do with you juniors."
"I know." Peng Weikuan said, "I support you in your matter! If you can leave me, I hope you can leave as soon as possible. But I came here today really not because of your matter." She pondered for a moment, and then said
, "It's my business! No matter what, you have raised me for more than 20 years, giving me a good education and good living conditions... We have formed a relationship of raising and being raised. You treat me,
He has fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. There is something, I feel very sorry for, I did not tell you in advance, I am afraid that you will also be confused and confused..."
Lin Youqu really didn't know what she was talking about.
"Zheng Bin, he visited you today. This man is too reckless. I have been dating him for a while, and we both thought it was time to talk about marriage. I also took him to meet my grandma and my mother.
, they think it’s very good. I have also met Zheng Bin’s parents, and they are quite satisfied with me. But the relationship between our families... I don’t know how to mention it to Zheng Bin for a moment. You and my mother are separated, but there is no relationship.
I really didn’t know how to talk about this relationship when I got divorced. But just in time, Shuhan was assigned to their work unit and the two of them became colleagues. He thought I had said it and felt it was inappropriate not to come to the door. As for me, because of
It's hard to talk about it, so I didn't say it. So, the matter has come to this, and I have to apologize to you first... I didn't handle this matter well. It's not that I have someone I want to hide from you. It's really... too embarrassing.
I don’t know how to resolve this matter at the moment. My mother can’t negotiate... She means that this person is a good person and should be grasped. But today I am a little hesitant... Do you think we are suitable? "
Lin Youqu smiled, "Weikuan, as long as you feel that I have done my duty as your stepfather these years, that's fine. As for marriage, nothing I say is appropriate. Not to mention you, that's it.
Tongtong and Fang Ran... can you tell I have asked about who they are dating and how far they are dating? No! This is the life of a person, and any decision is good in my opinion! As long as you are willing.
It doesn’t matter whether you get married or not, who you marry, as long as you’re happy! Even if you don’t get married and want to have a child, I think it’s reasonable and reasonable. As long as you can afford it, it’s okay! I don’t care what others think... so
, so I can’t give you any advice.”
He stood up and said, "You are old enough to make your own decisions. So be it!"
Then he left, really left.
I also bought half a watermelon on the roadside and just carried it back.
Peng Weikuan stood up and kept watching. Uncle Lin did not agree to anything or take care of anything. He seemed to have raised him, and then there was nothing left.
I didn’t know what I was expecting, but I felt a little unspeakable in my heart.
That night, she couldn't sleep.
What to do? This becomes a problem.
In fact, now I seem to have fallen into a trap set by my mother. Once I step in, I have to follow her rules. But this is actually another sense of stupidity.
What do you need now? Stability.
Seeking stability through marriage is always the last resort.
After tossing and turning all night, I called my tutor early the next morning and said, "Teacher, I have thought about your proposal and thought it is very suitable for me. I'd better go back to school to teach. Although I don't make much, but fortunately
Stable. In addition, I also want to apply for a single apartment..."
After hanging up the phone, she lay down and fell asleep. Before she fell asleep, she thought that standing high is actually not as stable as standing. If you are stable, you can be higher; but if you are high, it is unstable and you can easily fall...:,,