Chapter 219 - 116: Untying the Heart’s Knot

Chapter 219: Chapter 116: Untying the Heart’s Knot

Seeing her mother’s anxious expression, Zhou Lian let her smile fade. She looked at her mother and said gently, "Mom, you don’t need to worry. Every person, every family, has a different way of thinking and doing things. The dynamic between Jin Chen and me was set from the moment we got married. He often says he wants to give me the best life and never let me suffer the slightest grievance. He can earn money, he can protect me, and he doesn’t want me to be troubled by worldly affairs. He says his greatest wish in this life is to see me happily doing what I love, living joyfully every day, so that even when we’re in our seventies or eighties, I’ll still be that same simple, carefree girl I was when we first married!"

Staring at Zhou Lian with wide eyes, Mrs. Zhou asked in disbelief, "Daughter, did your son-in-law really say that?"

Seeing her daughter nod, Mrs. Zhou was silent for a long time. She understood what her son-in-law meant by "even when we’re in our seventies or eighties, I’ll still be that same simple, carefree girl." But how could anyone live in this world just eating, drinking, playing, and doing what they loved every day? You have to survive, support a family, honor both sets of parents, help your siblings, raise and teach your children... and then there are all the social obligations. So much is out of your own control.

But her son-in-law insisted on pampering her daughter, taking care of everything himself. She had even once seen him washing her daughter’s underwear. ’Is that normal? Could a son-in-law do things that even a biological parent wouldn’t? What if he regrets it in the future? My daughter doesn’t know how to do anything. What would she do then?’

"Mom, don’t worry about all that. Forgetting everything else, everything in this house, valuable or not, is in my name. Even if Jin Chen has a change of heart, I’ll be just fine. I have money and children, what do I have to be afraid of? So what if I don’t know how to do anything? I’m rich, so I can hire people to help me! Mom, you’re overthinking it. Besides, you’ve been here for a while now. Does Jin Chen seem like that kind of person to you?" Zhou Lian explained with a wry smile, having easily seen through her mother’s worries.

"I know your son-in-law isn’t that kind of person, but life is unpredictable. I’m just worried about you. It’s just... your relationship... I’m illiterate, so I don’t know how to put it. Daughter, you went to college. You should know this situation isn’t exactly normal, right?" Mrs. Zhou said, still worried.

’Normal? How could it be? Two old people were reborn—it would be strange if things *were* normal! My mother has never seen anything like this, but even in my past life, I had never heard of it. Jin Chen was indeed excessively good to me, but I understood him. It wasn’t just out of guilt; this was Li Jincheng’s personality. He was far too obsessive—it was in his bones. In his last life, he didn’t have the opportunity or the means. In this life, now that he had both, he wished he could feed me the rarest delicacies in the world every day!’

’In fact, her master had once analyzed Li Xiu’s personality. He said Li Xiu was a natural-born romantic, and that Zhou Lian was lucky. Lucky because she was loved by Li Xiu and loved him in return; otherwise, the two of them would be a living tragedy. Because Li Xiu had an obsessive personality. He was fine with other things, but when it came to love, Li Xiu was the type who believed, ’I love you, so you must love me back, or we’ll perish together.’ Her master also said that the phrase from the books, "a glance that lasts an eternity," was the perfect description of Li Xiu, and he told Zhou Lian to cherish him. Men like that are extremely rare in this world. Finding one was a lifetime of good fortune!’

"Mom, look at Jin Chen now. Can he leave me? Would he leave me?" Zhou Lian couldn’t explain too much to her mother, so she could only let her see for herself.

Thinking about her son-in-law’s actions, the way he looked at her daughter, and how his eyes almost never left her whenever she was in the room... not to mention how he obsessed over everything related to her, wanting every little thing to be perfect, Mrs. Zhou stammered, "He can’t leave, and he couldn’t even if he tried! But... is this normal?"

Zhou Lian smiled. ’That’s my mom, all right,’ she thought. She said softly, "It’s not normal. There’s something in Jin Chen’s personality and temperament that has always been different from ordinary people. My master once said that Jin Chen is a natural-born romantic. The things he does are normal to him. I’m the person he cares about, I’m his wife, so for this lifetime, I am his wife. In his heart, if there’s a next life, then I’ll be his wife for lifetime after lifetime, and no one can take me away. My master also said that for a person like Jin Chen, once he’s set on someone, it’s for life. You don’t have to worry about him having a change of heart midway."

"So, Mom, please don’t worry. We’re doing great, and I’m living a wonderful life. Anything I like, anything I want, as long as he has it or it can be bought, Jin Chen will find a way to get it for me, no matter what it is. So, Mom, even if it’s a little different from normal, what does it matter!" Zhou Lian said with conviction.

After thinking it over for a long time, Mrs. Zhou said softly, "You understand more than I do and have seen more of the world. As long as you think it’s fine, then it’s fine. I’m just worried."

Gently taking her mother’s rough hand, Zhou Lian said with a smile, "Mom, I know. It’s like I was born to be happy in this life. When I was little, I was doted on by my parents and spoiled by my older siblings. After getting married, I have a man who pampers and adores me. I have both a son and a daughter, who are sensible and well-behaved. Look, how many women get to live like me? After marrying Jin Chen, he hasn’t let me suffer even the slightest grievance!"

Seeing her mother smile, Zhou Lian continued, "I liked this mansion, so he pulled some strings and bought it. To make sure I was comfortable, he had it renovated for nearly a year before we moved in. Everything was done according to my preferences. Fine clothes, gourmet food—he uses all his power to give me the very best. Just like you said, he’s pampered me to the point that I never have to lift a finger. Mom, look, haven’t I become the woman that all other women envy?"

Gently poking Zhou Lian’s forehead, Mrs. Zhou said fondly, "Oh, you. Alright, I won’t meddle in your affairs anymore. As long as you know what you’re doing. But, daughter, relationships are a two-way street. Your son-in-law is good to you, but you can’t just passively accept it all. His relationship with his family isn’t good, so you need to feel for him, too. I’ve been watching closely these past few days. In your son-in-law’s heart, even Nuonuo and Yanyan aren’t as important as you!"

"At first, I was worried that you’d get used to him doting on you. Life is unpredictable; what if one day he stops? Could you handle it? Could you get used to it? But since you say there’s no problem, then you must treat him well. Support each other and walk through life together!"

Listening to her mother’s earnest words, Zhou Lian nodded. ’It’s true,’ she thought. ’When it comes to Li Xiu, besides my feelings, I really haven’t done much for him. Especially in this life. Everything, including our relationship, has been his effort. He’s the one who worked for it, gave to it, and maintained it, while I just stood by and waited. I’m not some naive little girl anymore. How could I so nonchalantly let him give everything? It seems I really have been spoiled by Li Xiu in this life. I’ve been a bit selfish!’