NOVEL NEXT Chapter 240: Compromise
Fan Xiuying also heard her husband's shout.
After spending a lifetime together, how could she not know that her husband was angry?
But what was he angry about?
Why was he getting mad at their daughter for no reason, so she went in to protect her daughter.
When Jiang Lao Shi saw Jiang Xiaoxiao hiding behind her mother, his anger flared up even more.
Weren't you usually so bold?
Why are you hiding behind your mother now? Do you finally know how to hide?
"Jiang Xiaoxiao, tell me clearly what you've done? What's going on with you and Song Moting?"
Fan Xiuying, displeased, advised, "Why are you getting angry while eating? Can't you ask nicely? You're scaring the child! Besides, what could happen between her and Song Moting? They're all in the same educated youth group, and Song Moting is the team leader."
She didn't realize her husband was implying something.
"You foolish woman, you've been kept in the dark by your daughter, and you're still defending her! Do you know what she has done? She is actually in a relationship here, and they're already planning to get married without telling us.
Are they waiting for our daughter to get married and have a child before letting us know?"
Jiang Lao Shi was extremely angry.
This time, Fan Xiuying finally understood.
"Jiang Xiaoxiao, explain to me, is what your dad said true? Are you really in a relationship here? Who are you dating? How can you do something this big without telling your family? Explain it clearly to me."
Fan Xiuying didn't disagree with her daughter falling in love, but this is an educated youth group. Everyone came from all over the country. After marrying, who knows if they could return to the city.
Once returning to the city, she would definitely have to follow the man.
If the man is from another place, the child definitely wouldn't stay with them, and if anything happened to the child, she wouldn't have anyone to rely on.
Jiang Xiaoxiao awkwardly came out from behind her mother, who was glaring at her.
Her heart was pounding.
She wasn't afraid of her parents; she just didn't want to upset them.
Actually, ever since experiencing those things in a past life, the only people she didn't want to hurt were her parents. She knew their thoughts.
They were afraid she would get hurt, always thinking of her, wishing they could keep her tied to their waistbands.
All because they didn't want her to get hurt in the future.
The last thing she wanted was to disappoint them.
"Uncle, Auntie, I'm in a relationship with Jiang Xiaoxiao. I'm the man, let me formally introduce myself, I'm Song Moting, originally from Jingbei. My mother has passed away, and my father is remarried.
We have a younger brother and sister at home, and the people sitting in front of you are my grandparents. I hope you can approve of me being with Jiang Xiaoxiao. I will treat her well and will not let you down.
Please approve of us being together."
Song Moting lifted the curtain and walked in. He had heard Jiang Lao Shi and Fan Xiuying's questioning outside.
He knew that Jiang Lao Shi and Fan Xiuying were the most beloved and respected parents to Jiang Xiaoxiao; he couldn't bear Jiang Xiaoxiao being blamed by them, and he understood their concerns as parents.
They certainly didn't want their child to suffer in the future, so he laid everything out in front of them, seeking their approval.
He didn't want his woman to feel troubled.
Song Moting stood next to Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Holding Jiang Xiaoxiao's hand to give her courage and determination.
He knew Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn't really scared, maybe more afraid of disappointing her parents.
Jiang Xiaoxiao kept silent but gazed into Song Moting's firm and deep eyes.
Her heart was beating too fast; it was almost hard for her to breathe.
Jiang Lao Shi came over and pushed Song Moting aside with his shoulder.
"Step aside, I've told you, we don't agree with Xiaoxiao marrying you."
His voice was still loud.
He didn't shrink back just because Elder Song was present.
Song Moting calmly looked at the man who would become his father-in-law.
"We plan to marry, and we won't live with my parents. I can guarantee that Xiaoxiao will never face any difficulties, not even by my father or grandparents."
His voice was as decisive and firm as leading the most lethal guerrilla fighters, momentarily silencing Jiang Lao Shi.
Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at the deeply affected Jiang Lao Shi and Fan Xiuying. They loved her, maybe too much, afraid of losing her, which was why they restricted her so much.
They didn't oppose her pursuit of happiness; regardless of what they did, she also loved them.
"Mom, Dad, do you know? I understand! I understand your fear of losing me every time I leave home, but I have to go. I'm grown up now; you can't protect me forever. Even if there are bumps in the road, I have to face them myself.
Mom, Dad, I really like Song Moting and have decided to be with him for the rest of my life. I'm not like my elder sister; Song Moting is from Jingbei, we will live close to you, and frequently visit for meals. You won't be losing a daughter; you'll be gaining a son."
Jiang Xiaoxiao held her parents' hands emotionally. Their blessing was important to her, and Jiang Xiaoxiao wouldn't break her parents' hearts for Song Moting.
Even though she truly loved this man.
It couldn't outweigh the love for her parents.
"If you disagree, I will...give up. Mom, Dad, I want to be with Song Moting, but I won't sadden you for him. You are the most important people to me, always will be."
Song Moting took a deep breath, trying hard to retain his composure.
Any man would feel hurt hearing those words.
He felt like an optional presence, and it wasn't a good feeling, but he understood Jiang Xiaoxiao.
If Jiang Xiaoxiao gave up her parents for him, she would eventually regret it.
His own parents had that history; his mother's name was merely a memoryless term.
He wouldn't really argue over this.
Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn't wrong.
This wasn't something he, as a man, ought to mind.
He couldn't return her gaze and turned his face away.
To calm himself.
"Take care of her."
Jiang Lao Shi murmured to Song Moting.
Fan Xiuying knew her husband's thoughts.
They would never make things difficult for their daughter.
If Jiang Xiaoxiao really made a mistake, they as parents should help correct it, but Jiang Xiaoxiao wasn't wrong.
Song Moting wasn't an unreliable man; in any way, Song Moting was outstanding.
As parents, selfishly preventing their daughter's happiness wasn't their way.
They loved this daughter too much to let her be heartbroken.
Song Moting instantly rejoiced, "I will!"
The father-in-law loosened up, although his expression was still stiff, and his attitude hadn't softened much.
But a word was enough.
Jiang Lao Shi didn't speak, but Song Moting saw him trying to clear his throat.
This was the greatest concession an old father could make for his child's happiness, even if Jiang Xiaoxiao would compromise for them.
He was deeply touched; the bond between Jiang Xiaoxiao and her parents was truly enviable.
It was something he could never have in his lifetime.
Old Song laughed heartily, "Good, good, everyone's happy now. I deliberately dragged this out earlier because I was anxious for these two kids. Neither of them would say anything. I was so worried. From now on, we're in-laws, Jiang Xiao. You shouldn't let this make us distant.
When you return to Jingbei, you must visit me, and we'll play chess together."
The old man felt like he had accomplished something significant.
Jiang Lao Shi slowly accepted it; not being able to accept it personally was one thing, but truly separating his daughter from her love?
Frankly, they approved of Song Moting, not to mention his family background but the person himself.
Song Moting's background wasn't his fault.
After all, who wouldn't be happy to find a good son-in-law!
To stay angry!
Imagine if their colleagues and relatives knew, they might think the couple had gone mad.
"Let's go, Old Sir! Time for chess."