novelraw Chapter 560 : Love is Understanding, Not Restraint
Chapter 560 : Love is Understanding, Not Restraint
Chapter 560: Love is Understanding, Not Restraint
On this day, taking advantage of his daughter's absence from the hospital room, Su Xuecheng approached Chen Fan privately.
"Xiao Chen, there's something... I don't know how to say it."
Chen Fan smiled, "Dad, we're all family, there's nothing we can't talk about. Just say it directly."
Su Xuecheng looked a bit awkward, "Well, I'll be straightforward then. It's like this, Su Ruochu's graduate school registration has already passed by several days, but she just refuses to go to school..."
"Her mother has been worrying about this for the past couple of days, even getting angry with me... Of course, I know it's not good to ask her to leave you at this time, but..."
Chen Fan smiled, "Dad, is that all? No problem, I'll talk to Su Ruochu later, I'll definitely make sure she goes to register."
Su Xuecheng smiled a bit embarrassedly.
"Actually, your mother-in-law talked to her once before, but this child is stubborn, she takes after me in this aspect."
"I also thought that probably only you could get through to her on this matter."
Chen Fan smiled, "Actually, my injury isn't a big problem anymore, it's just my parents and Su Ruochu who are worried and insist that I stay in the hospital for a few days."
"When Su Ruochu comes back, I'll talk to her privately, I'll definitely make sure she goes to register."
"Dad, leave this matter to me."
Shortly after, Su Ruochu returned. Su Xuecheng glanced at Chen Fan, then left the room, giving the young couple space to talk.
"What were you just talking about with my dad?"
"Nothing much."
Chen Fan patted the edge of the bed, "Wife, come sit here, I have something to tell you."
Su Ruochu put down the freshly washed fruit she was holding and walked over curiously to sit beside Chen Fan.
"What is it? Being all mysterious."
Chen Fan smiled and held Su Ruochu's hand, "I almost forgot something these past couple of days, aren't you supposed to go to school for registration?"
Su Ruochu's expression changed slightly, "Did my dad just say something to you?"
Chen Fan shook his head, "It has nothing to do with our dad. I wanted to talk to you about it myself."
Su Ruochu lowered her head, her voice a bit low.
"I... I don't want to go anymore."
Chen Fan pondered, "I remember that if you delay graduate school registration for a few days, it's automatically considered as giving up, right?"
Su Ruochu said softly, "Just thinking about us having a long-distance relationship for three years, I can't accept it..."
"Especially after what happened, I don't want to leave you anymore. Dreams, future, I don't want any of that anymore, I just want to be with you, to live our little life together."
Chen Fan smiled and put his arm around Su Ruochu's shoulders. Su Ruochu leaned into Chen Fan's embrace.
"I'm very touched that you feel this way, and it makes me feel very happy."
"If you had told me this before you took the graduate entrance exam, I would have supported you 100%, because I would want nothing more than to tie you to me, for us to never be apart for a moment."
"But... I have to say but."
"But you got into such a good university, it would be such a shame if you didn't go."
"Who was it that once solemnly told me she wanted to be a petrel braving the stormy seas, not a caged canary?"
Chen Fan held Su Ruochu and chuckled, "Now I understand too. My girl is so outstanding, she shouldn't be kept in a cage."
"Your life shouldn't be lived for someone else, and you're not just an appendage that belongs to me."
"You are you, you're that Su Ruochu who makes all the boys fall in love and all the girls look up to you while feeling overshadowed!"
"There are some paths you're destined to walk alone, only then can you see the scenery along the way clearly."
"An outstanding girl should possess five qualities: confidence that shines on her face, kindness that grows in her heart, spirit that flows in her blood, gentleness like a soft breeze, and strength etched into her life!"
Chen Fan smiled and gently pinched Su Ruochu's nose.
"In my heart, you already possess the latter four, now you should go find your own confidence."
"Your most beautiful self isn't being a dutiful wife and mother, or being plain-faced, nor is it being obedient and frugal. It's when you're already excellent enough, yet still smiling and not forgetting to keep working hard."
Su Ruochu nestled in Chen Fan's arms, her face full of emotion.
"I understand."
"Husband, thank you..."
"That sounds so nice. Call me husband again."
Just as the young couple were whispering, the door of the hospital room was pushed open.
Tong Yao peeked in from the doorway, and upon seeing this scene, she immediately let out a shriek.
"Ah. I didn't see anything!"
Chen Fan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, while Su Ruochu hurriedly pulled away from Chen Fan's embrace and stood up.
Chen Fan was torn between laughter and tears.
This girl really had bad timing.
"Come in."
From outside, Tong Yao walked in carrying a fruit basket. To Chen Fan's surprise, she was followed by Yan Qing, Nalan Wan'er, and two other young men from the band.
Chen Fan was a bit surprised, "You... why did you come?"
He was truly astonished, not expecting that Yan Qing, this young master, would actually come to the hospital to visit him.
"To see if you're awake, of course!"
Tong Yao walked over with a grin, placing the fruit basket on the table.
"This is the fruit basket I bought for you."
Seeing Chen Fan staring at a spot on the basket where something was missing, Tong Yao immediately pointed.
"It wasn't me! Wan'er ate the pear that was here."
Nalan Wan'er stood to the side, her little face turning red as she awkwardly turned her head away.
"You're injured, what are you eating fruit for..."
Tong Yao grinned as she changed the subject, "How's your injury? Can you get out of bed and walk? It won't affect your singing and rehearsals, right?"
"You're not going to need a crutch from now on, are you?"
After joking, she noticed Su Ruochu standing nearby and stuck out her tongue awkwardly.
"Sorry about that."
Chen Fan smiled and explained to Su Ruochu, "They're all my friends, just joking around."
"This is my girlfriend, Su Ruochu."
Su Ruochu nodded in greeting to everyone, then said softly to Chen Fan, "You chat with them first, I'll go keep Mom company."
Watching Su Ruochu leave, everyone had different expressions.
Yan Qing walked over with a smile.
"Your girlfriend is very beautiful. If it were me, I'd risk my life for a girl like that too."
Chen Fan smiled.
"Don't just stand there, have a seat everyone."
"I really didn't expect you all to come."
"What do you mean by that? Don't you consider us friends?" Yan Qing joked.
"Since we said we're friends, it's only natural to come visit you."
"How are you doing? Is there anything you need help with? If there's anything, just say it. Whatever I can do, I won't refuse."
Chen Fan shook his head with a smile.
"What could there be? Having survived this great danger, I'm just thankful to be alive."
"That doesn't sound like a young and promising big boss," Yan Qing teased.
"Aren't you curious about the progress of this case?"
Chen Fan grinned, "Whatever happens, happens. I trust the leaders, they'll surely give me justice."
"Hypocrite," Yan Qing laughed and scolded, "The tone of your words reeks of hypocrisy."
Tong Yao watched this scene curiously from the side.
For some reason, she felt that Yan Qing's attitude towards Chen Fan today seemed much warmer than before.