Chapter 752 - 560: Did You Misunderstand Something? Or Maybe You’re Overthinking It? (Part 3)

Chapter 752: Chapter 560: Did You Misunderstand Something? Or Maybe You’re Overthinking It? (Part 3)

Even more, some parents, in an attempt to find a moment of peace, deliberately dialed the phone number of their child’s class teacher to inquire whether the kindergarten offered any winter break tutoring programs or relevant courses.

Upon learning there were no such arrangements, they didn’t forget to sincerely request the class teacher to convey their wishes to Liang Yinqiu, hoping that in the future, tutoring classes could also be offered during winter and summer breaks.

They emphatically stated that once such an opportunity arose, they would not hesitate to be the first to enroll their child.

Upon learning of this situation, Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but chuckle with a hint of helplessness, yet she also felt gratified.

The little ones still had their hearts set on the kindergarten during winter break, yearning to return to learn, even though part of this longing was due to missing the delicious meals at the school, but this enthusiasm was still touching.

Facing the current policy environment aimed at reducing burdens, adding tutoring classes in kindergarten was clearly inappropriate, and Liang Yinqiu could only instruct the class teachers to kindly decline the parents’ requests.

Nevertheless, this little episode was a positive signal for her, giving her more confidence and motivation to open a branch school in the future...

...

At night.

Yang Deyi stood quietly in front of the window of the resort villa, with a cigarette lightly clasped between his fingers, his eyes deeply appreciating the tranquil and profound night scene outside the window, slowly exhaling a smoke ring...

Just then, Shu Meiling, having just finished freshening up, wearing a soft bathrobe, slowly walked out of the bathroom.

When she saw Yang Deyi, her steps involuntarily quickened a bit as she approached the window, with an indescribable heaviness on her face, earnestly saying, "Old Yang, there’s something about our Xiaoxi I want to talk to you about."

"Oh? Is it about Xiaoxi?"

Yang Deyi turned around, with a gentle smile on his face, but as he caught the unmistakable heaviness on his wife’s face, the smile gradually faded, replaced by a look of deep concern: "What’s wrong? You seem troubled. Did Xiaoxi encounter any problem?"

"I think..."

Shu Meiling’s words lingered in her throat as she cautiously chose each word to avoid startling Yang Deyi too much.

But Yang Deyi was anxious: "Think what? Hurry up and tell me..."

Finally, Shu Meiling spoke up: "I think there’s something unusual about Xiaoxi’s behavior recently."

"Unusual? I think she’s doing pretty well..."

Yang Deyi was somewhat bewildered, not understanding where his wife’s worry stemmed from.

"Could you not interrupt and let me finish talking first?"

Shu Meiling rolled her eyes at him.

Yang Deyi subconsciously retracted his neck and said, "Okay, you talk, I’m listening. What exactly is wrong?"

Shu Meiling took a deep breath, then slowly said, "I think Xiaoxi seems to be experiencing her first crush, as if she has feelings for her colleague Huang Jun!"

Yang Deyi’s eyebrows suddenly furrowed, showing an expression of disbelief: "What? For Huang Jun? How is that possible! Xiaoxi is still young, how could she... Are you misunderstanding something? Maybe you’re overthinking it?"

Shu Meiling said with certainty: "I’m her mother, I can sense the emotional fluctuations behind her every action..."

At that moment.

Yang Deyi fell silent, plunging into deep thought.

To be honest, he had never considered this.

However.

If their precious daughter truly had feelings for Huang Jun, that wouldn’t be a bad thing...

Huang Jun’s character is impeccable, and his culinary skills are outstanding.

If Xiaoxi and Huang Jun ended up together, wouldn’t Huang Jun become his son-in-law?

What would that mean for him?

It meant he’d have the chance to enjoy delicious meals cooked by Huang Jun himself every day!

Wait!

Huang Jun is divorced and has a child?

Does this mean that if Xiaoxi were with Huang Jun, she would have to become a stepmother?

But...

Those are not concerns!

Qingqing and Weiwei are so well-behaved and understanding, and Xiaoxi is their class teacher; the three of them are sure to get along very well.

Moreover, this way, Xiaoxi would be spared from the pains of childbirth.

Of course, if she wanted to have children, he would fully support her.

"Old Yang, speak up already..."

Shu Meiling, seeing his silence, felt an increasing sense of anxiety and couldn’t help but prompt, then expressed her opinion: "Do you think this is absolutely unacceptable too? Although Huang Jun is good in many ways and roughly age-matched with our Xiaoxi, he’s divorced and has a child. How can our Xiaoxi go be a stepmother? No matter how you think about it, it’s not appropriate, right?"

Before she finished speaking, Yang Deyi slowly said: "I think it’s completely fine, I even think it’s something worth being happy about. Honey, you need to look at the long-term. Huang Jun is a responsible, accountable man. He treats kids well and is deeply passionate and committed to his culinary arts. Aren’t these the qualities we hope Xiaoxi can find?"

Shu Meiling frowned, feeling surprised and puzzled by Yang Deyi’s attitude.

Originally, she thought once Old Yang knew their "little cabbage" was about to be "uprooted" by Huang Jun, he would be furious, maybe even picking up a metaphorical "40-meter-long knife" to confront Huang Jun.

Never did she expect he didn’t oppose it at all and even wholeheartedly agreed...

This left Shu Meiling at a loss.

After a good while, she muttered, "Indeed, Huang Jun is pretty good... But Old Yang, you must realize, Huang Jun is divorced and has a child. Our Xiaoxi has been a treasure in our palms since she was little, having never dealt with such complex relationships. How could she handle the pressure of becoming a stepmother? Moreover, our Xiaoxi is pure and innocent; how could she marry someone who is divorced with a child? It would be such an injustice to our daughter!"

Yang Deyi shook his head: "Don’t worry so much, you see Xiaoxi gets along so well with Qingqing and Weiwei. Our Xiaoxi is smart, kind-hearted, and full of love; I believe she can certainly manage these relationships well. Moreover, Huang Jun is someone who knows gratitude and cherishes people. If he truly ends up with Xiaoxi, he will definitely treat her well."

"But..."

Shu Meiling wanted to continue expressing her concerns but was interrupted by Yang Deyi: "No buts... you see, if Xiaoxi ends up with Huang Jun, wouldn’t that mean we have a ’long-term meal ticket’ with superb culinary skills?"

Upon hearing this, Shu Meiling’s face showed a displeased expression: "Old Yang, how could you, just for the sake of food, let our daughter... What you said is way too irresponsible! I’m genuinely worried about Xiaoxi’s happiness, not for some ’long-term meal ticket’!"

Yang Deyi hurriedly explained, trying to calm Shu Meiling’s displeasure: "Honey, listen to me, I don’t say this simply out of greed. I truly feel that Huang Jun is a really good person, worth having Xiaoxi entrust her life to. Besides, every generation has its blessings. As parents, we should be open-minded, not always interfering excessively. We need to respect Xiaoxi’s choices and fully support her, that way Xiaoxi can truly be happy."

He further comforted: "Also, haven’t you always worried that Xiaoxi would suffer a lot if she bears children? If she becomes Qingqing and Weiwei’s stepmother, wouldn’t she just avoid the pains of childbirth and directly enjoy the warmth and joy of a family...?"

Shu Meiling: "..."

It actually made quite a lot of sense, leaving her with little to argue against.

"But..."

Words filled with worries surged like a tide in her heart, but she eventually suppressed them.

Alright, alright!

If Xiaoxi is truly deeply in love with Huang Jun, and Huang Jun also likes her and is willing to sincerely protect her, then as a mother, why interfere and break this relationship?

"Alas!"

She sighed deeply, deciding to let go of her heavy concerns and inherent biases, allowing Xiaoxi to explore and pursue her happiness.

After all, matters of the heart can only be understood through personal experience. A thousand words from others, even if they are well-intentioned, may be regarded as unpleasant advice.

However, thinking about it in detail, given the current situation, it seems her daughter’s passion is one-sided while Huang Jun feels more than friends but less than lovers towards her daughter.

This inevitably added more worries for Xiaoxi’s future, fearing that Xiaoxi might encounter setbacks in her emotional journey.

She only hoped that eventually Xiaoxi could attain her desired happiness, not endure the pain of heartbreak.

No matter the outcome of this emotional journey, as a mother, she would always stand by Xiaoxi’s side, becoming her strongest backing, providing her warmest embrace, so she can be both brave in her quest for love and find a harbor for her soul...