My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1272 - 1101: Who Hasn’t Spoiled Someone?

Who in this lifetime hasn’t encountered ups and downs? Whose life can pass without any hindrance and be completely smooth sailing?

Whose life isn’t taken step by step on a path they least want to walk, forgetting what they once wanted most, only to realize again and again that everything has changed over time, and it’s not at all what they truly wanted. Yet, deep down, they never really thought about whether it is right or wrong.

They were talking here, and for some reason Old Master Zhang overheard them from outside. He felt that he should step in and not let his beloved little boy suffer grievances for no reason. He knew even if he wasn’t standing in front of him, that little boy must be feeling very wronged. He has grievances but can’t speak up. He can’t confront his parents because his father is even more fierce than his mother. Although his father never gets angry with him or disciplines him physically, the boy understands very well in his heart that his biological father is a most authoritative economic emperor, not to be messed with, so he cannot provoke him.

Old Master Zhang pushed open the door to his grandson’s bedroom. He saw that his little boy was already teary-eyed but didn’t dare to say a word. Heartbroken, he quickly sent the little boy out. He wanted to have a good talk with his grandson and granddaughter-in-law about how this matter shouldn’t be handled this way. If it continued like this, his little boy would surely no longer have happy times.

"Grandfather, why are you in my bedroom so late at night instead of sleeping? Was it that our voices while disciplining the child were too loud and disturbed your rest? Don’t worry, we won’t discipline the child anymore. You should go back and rest. Remember to wear more clothes when going out because it’s cold. Don’t catch a cold, and remember to cover with more layers when sleeping at night. The weather is getting colder and colder. Grandfather, I know you often worry about me, but I hope even more that you take good care of yourself. If you don’t take good care of yourself, how can you take care of us? You are my spiritual pillar. If one day you suddenly leave me, how could I bear such a heavy blow? I hope you can take good care of yourself for my sake, okay?"

Old Master Zhang originally planned to have a talk with his grandson, but before he could open his mouth, his grandson had already said a long string of words. He knew he was indeed his treasure of a grandson’s spiritual support, and his grandson couldn’t bear the heavy blow of losing him. He had painstakingly raised him. The person his grandson was most grateful to in his lifetime was himself. If one day he really stepped into the coffin, then what would his grandson do? His grandson was right, if he couldn’t even take care of himself, how would they be able to care for those they care about?

"Don’t worry. You will take good care of yourself too. I came here today because I want to say something to you. I want to talk to you about your son’s matters. I heard your way of educating him from outside, but I hope you understand that the things you went through, he may not necessarily experience. I know that you’re trying to protect his future happiness by doing this, but do you realize that if you never speak to him about your past experiences, how will he ever know what you went through? It’s possible that when he encounters the same problem you once did, he might haphazardly fall into the same pit. If that moment becomes unmanageable, how would you deal with it? Many times, we should think carefully about whether our actions bring benefits or might harm him."

"Grandfather, I know what you’re saying is for our good and for the good of my child. But if that’s the case, won’t it turn love into overindulgence? You know how harmful indulgence can be; it can turn a once ambitious and proactive youth into a passive and lethargic person. How can I be at ease if my own actions turn my son into such a person? If that happens, doesn’t it mean I’ve failed as a father? Knowing clearly the kind of life my son wants, and yet giving him a different life, isn’t that harming him?"

"You have a point, but does doing this truly not harm him? Clearly, she could joyfully live her own life, yet you’re forcibly inserting yourself. How do you think your son feels inside? Never rely solely on your subjective feelings in everything; consider the feelings of your family. By deciding his life so early, you influence his thoughts. Often, don’t believe your actions are right just because you think so; others may see them as wrong. You are indirectly rejecting others’ viewpoints, indirectly controlling someone else’s life. You are not the lord of his life; only your life can be mastered by you, and you cannot so decisively decide how his entire life should be, or you’ll make him a passive person..."

"Grandfather, I know you say all this for everyone’s good, but sometimes we must make decisions. We can’t just let his life move in a completely natural direction because who knows what the ultimate result will be? I went through hardships to achieve what I have today. You know that well. If my son wants his grandparents to know he’s not the worst, he must endure some pain. Only after experiencing pain can he slowly grow, so his grandparents won’t look down on him. I know the inner blow is huge for him because his grandparents are never disappointed in him. There’s a shadow in his life that might, perhaps due to this growth spurt, change; but also, it could remain unchanged for a lifetime!"

Old Master Zhang fully understood the implications, but these matters weren’t for him to decide. Everyone’s life is different, and one cannot try to control someone else’s life; that would harm not only oneself but others as well. Why focus decisively on ruling over someone else’s life? An individual’s life must be walked one step at a time by themselves to truly grow. But how should he handle this matter, lest his love for his child become indulgent love?

"Reaching this point in life hasn’t been easy. Witnessing all the sorrow and all the farewells between life and death, yet on the day I finally succeeded, I still can’t let go.

Even if I initially saw clearly, gradually I still couldn’t be completely aloof. Everyone has their own thoughts; no one is willing to be a puppet, manipulated for life by others..."