Xue Ling shook his head: "How can there be so much temporary time?
Ah Fang, your brother is fifty years old, do you know?
We are not young anymore."
Cheng Tianfang smiled bitterly: "...I just want to have a good time with Xiaohan, watch her grow up, watch her have a successful career and have a happy marriage. Then I will be satisfied."
"But the child will have her own family and her own life in the future."
Xue Ling advised: "You have to have your own life."
Cheng Tianfang's eyes turned red for a moment and he whispered: "Sister-in-law, I have led a terrible life.
I...don't dare to try again.
I let down my family and friends, and I indirectly killed my dad..." "Things are over."
Xue Ling interrupted her and said warmly: "Time can heal some scars.
You and mom are mother and daughter, blood is thicker than water.
We still regard you as a relative."
Cheng Tianfang shook his head: "But my mother and eldest brother have never forgiven me... I can't even handle the relationship with my closest relatives. I don't dare to harm other people."
"[ ]You can't say that."
Xue Ling whispered: "You can't give up your right to pursue a stable life just because of these.
You are not old yet, so you don't understand the discomfort of the elderly suffering from illness, let alone the pain of loneliness.
I advise you to find a partner while you are still young.
At least when we are old, there is one more person who cares about each other, can talk to each other, and can be a crutch."
Cheng Tianfang gave a sad smile: "Sister-in-law, you don't have to wait until later... I have always applied for overtime work in the past two years.
On weekends, I was accompanied by Xiaohan, and there were voices and laughter at home.
But the rest of the time, I am alone... Many times I turn on the TV, hoping to have more sound and not make it seem too deserted.
If I could stay in the company and work overtime, I would rather stay in the company.
There is no shortage of people in the TV station, and there are busy colleagues coming and going.
In such an environment, I sometimes feel at ease."
"Then you should find a companion."
Xue Ling reminded.
Cheng Tianfang sighed softly: "Sister-in-law, it's not that easy."
Xue Ling couldn't help but asked: "Are you... waiting for Ah Heng?"
"……no."
Cheng Tianfang smiled bitterly: "What qualifications do I have to beg to get back together with him.
I just didn't think about looking for him, I didn't have the intention. Apart from Xiaohan, the only thing left in my world is work."
Xue Ling sighed, but didn't want to hide it from her.
"Do you know that A Heng already has a girlfriend?"
Cheng Tianfang was slightly stunned and gave a bitter smile.
"……have no idea.
But sooner or later, I'm not surprised.
He is such a good person, even though he is older, he has money, a house and a career, and a lot of young girls like him."
Xue Ling shook his head: "No, the other party is about the same age as you.
She is a divorced mother with one child, who is a little older than Xiaohan.
She is a lawyer with very good abilities and owns her own law firm.
Besides, you know her."
Cheng Tianfang asked in surprise: "Lawyer He?"
"Um."
Xue Ling explained: "She is responsible for handling the legal affairs of our group and has a lot of contact with me and A Heng.
Maybe it’s because we have many opportunities to get along and interact with each other. We are both single parents and have many topics to talk about, so we slowly came together.
They started dating probably a few months ago, maybe the relationship is not yet stable, so they haven't planned to make it public yet."
Cheng Tianfang's eyes were red and she whispered: "...it's good, they match each other very well."
"We may not be able to be together."
Xue Ling told the truth: "A Heng talked to me and said that the two of them did not feel in love. Maybe it was because they were both older and had lost any passion in life, but they had topics to talk about and got along with each other.
They feel comfortable, so I want to try if we can be together."
For middle-aged men and women like them who have successful careers, it is very important whether they can get along well, especially whether each other's family members can integrate into each other's families.
"A Heng said that what he was most worried about was Xiaohan's reaction.
Over the years, he has been single and brought her up, and everything is centered on her.
She may have grown up in a single-parent family and is much more sensitive than other children around her.
Because of this, unless He Miaomiao is someone he is very sure of, he will not disclose it easily.
Of course, if they get along well, they will vaccinate the children in advance so that they can be mentally prepared."
Cheng Tianfang nodded: "He is a good father, a good father.
I know he loves Xiaohan very much.
At the same time, I also believe that he can handle this matter well."
Xue Ling's eyes moved slightly and advised: "Afang, when Xiaohan goes to your place, you can give her some testing and mental preparation."
The two of them are not yet in their seventies or eighties. If they meet the right person, they may choose to be together.
No matter she or Xue Heng, Xiaohan will have to face the possibility of her parents reorganizing their family sooner or later.
Give your child some mental preparation so that she can accept it better in the future.
Cheng Tianfang agreed and whispered: "Sister-in-law, I will do it."
Xue Ling secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she had quickly accepted the matter between Xue Heng and Lawyer He from surprise to calmness.
"Afang, at most you have only lived half of your life.
Don't give up like this.
Ah Heng told me that he no longer hates you.
As the mother of his child, he also hopes that you will live well in the future."
Cheng Tianfang suddenly burst into tears: "...Thank you! Sister-in-law, with his words, I have no regrets.
I'm so sorry for him...Thank him!"
Xue Ling took out a tissue and gave it to her, then patted her shoulder gently.
"Afang, he has moved on. You should also pick up your mood, adjust your state, and start a new life again."
Cheng Tianfang sniffed and nodded.
"……I'm in no hurry.
After he and Lawyer He stabilized and Xiaohan accepted, I would consider whether to find another one.
Sister-in-law, if the other person is a good person, that's fine. If he's a scumbag, it's better not to find him.
Being single may feel lonely, but it's okay to have some peace and quiet.
If Xiaohan's family doesn't want me to get too involved in the future, I will find a quiet place to retire, and when I get too old, I will go to a nursing home."
Xue Ling sighed and whispered: "Don't think so for now, if you like family, then reconsider.
If you really don’t want to, you can come and live with us when you are old.”
"...Thank you sister-in-law!"
Cheng Tianfang smiled gratefully and said jokingly: "I don't think... I'm the kind of person who can live long.
I hope my eldest brother and mom will have forgiven me by then... and I hope I won’t be too much of a drag on you."
"What are you talking about!"
Xue Ling looked at her angrily and looked at the sky: "It's getting late, you should go back early.
I have to buy a gift quickly, the dinner will start at about half past seven."
"Um."
Cheng Tianfang nodded: "Sister-in-law, please contact me when you have time... Remember to send me a photo of your mother.