Chapter 1292: Finale 6

“If the father is kind, the son shows filial piety; if the father is not kind, why should the son be filial??? I never want you to be filial to me, nor do I want you to take care of me in old age. I believe that caring for the elderly is society’s responsibility, and so is procreation. The attitude of parents being above their children can’t prevail, and the relationship between parents and children shouldn’t turn into a transaction. After all, ‘raising children to provide for old age’ is a stark depiction of a financial transaction, isn’t it?”

“Mom has no such demands of you. Mom gave birth to you purely out of love and joy; in the future, your education, marriage, love… mom will not interfere at all. Everything will be up to your heart’s choices, independently!”

“Mom’s only obligation is to accompany you in your growth. One day, you will also follow your heart and fly away. But that’s not a problem. Mom believes that as long as mom loves you sincerely, you’ll always have a little corner in your heart that remembers mom, and that’s enough. After all, neither parent-child nor marital relationships can bring true love through transactions. Only heart-to-heart, with genuine emotions, can result in true love and remembrance…”

“Alright, dear little partner, this letter is written for you. When you turn eighteen, I will give it to you as a birthday gift. To let you know mom’s attitude, her outlook on life – it’s mom’s first relatively comprehensive exchange with you on the worldview, life view, and values.”

…

She put down the mouse, feeling relaxed.

Unaware that a pair of hands had been resting on her back for a long time.

She gasped, “Brother Donglin…”

His gaze shifted from the screen to her face.

“Xixi, are you really staying home to nurse the baby for three years?”

She was nonchalant, “Of course. Every family needs someone to care for the child and be with the child. Both parents can’t be too busy, leaving the child to grandparents or nannies, right? If you’re that irresponsible, why have a child? Besides, between us, it will definitely be me accompanying the child. You can’t just stay home doing nothing all day and become the caregiver dad, right?”

Wan Donglin laughed heartily, “Aren’t you afraid of being left behind?”

“Brother Donglin, you’re so vulgar!”

“…”

“How could accompanying a child’s growth be outdated? Many white-collar workers or junior employees only earn two or three thousand, or three or four thousand a month, commuting daily all muddied. They have no choice but to leave their children with grandparents for the sake of survival. Despite missing the most precious period of their children’s growth, they audaciously ridicule housewives for not going to work and being left behind. Is doing trivial work in an office really considered progressive?? Does being worn out for survival mean one isn’t outdated? Even if they succeed in their career and earn a lot, struggling with tactics and unstable circumstances really mean they are progressive?”

“…”

“With modern information being so developed and mobile internet becoming mainstream, we can survey the world from home. Why are housewives considered outdated? I’m introducing my child to the flowers, grass, and trees of nature, explaining the wondrous formation of the universe, accompanying them in fitness exercises, and taking them to explore everything they’re interested in… anything I was lacking before, which I didn’t understand in childhood, I learn anew, grow anew alongside them. What’s so outdated about that?”

Wan Donglin laughed heartily.

His laughter was so relaxing, without a care.

With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for.

Especially after giving birth, her complexion rosy due to proper care, with red lips and white teeth, not too fat but very voluptuous and captivating. And naturally exuding the faint maternal scent…

Long-separated, enduring for so long.

Through such a hard time, it’s unknown how he managed.

He tightly embraced her, his breath unexpectedly hot.

(The full story is nearing its end, with the most important character about to appear, leading to the final conclusion.)