novelraw Chapter 1364: 904: Sincerity
Chapter 1364: 904: Sincerity
Capítulo 1364: Chapter 904: Sincerity
First Watch.
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As Old Master Wan finished speaking, Qian Dakun and Qian Yan watched Old Lady Qian nervously, afraid that she might change her mind and forcibly demand Qian Dakun return to the Qian Family. After all, the Qian Family had few male descendants, and asking him to stay with the family would not be too much.
“I…” Old Lady Qian sighed and looked at Wan Yuqiong with a face full of helplessness, “If I say that I’m here just to check on you, would you believe me?”
Hesitating for a moment, Wan Yuqiong nodded.
“You don’t believe me…” Old Lady Qian gave a bitter smile, “Of course, I don’t blame you. Given how I’ve acted in the past, it’s understandable that you don’t trust me. But actually, today I really came to see how you all are…” She turned her gaze to Qian Dakun, “Dakun has always lived by my side, and not seeing him these past few days, I’ve really missed him.
But rest assured, I won’t pull him back to the Qian Family just because I miss him. In the future, you can avoid going to the Qian Family; if I miss you, I’ll come and visit.”
“Mom…” Wan Yuqiong looked at Old Lady Qian in disbelief. She couldn’t understand the reason behind such a significant change in attitude. From the moment she married into the Qian Family, Old Lady Qian’s attitude was always lukewarm, and she’d never seen such an approach before.
“Ah!” sighed Old Lady Qian heavily, “People’s hearts are made of flesh. I’ve seen very clearly how you’ve treated Jianming all these years since you married into the Qian Family.
Indeed, I didn’t like you initially, but I bet you don’t even know why I didn’t like you…” She looked at Old Master Wan, “You should be able to guess, right?”
Old Master Wan nodded: “She insisted on marrying into the Qian Family against the wishes of me and her mother, which is what you despise the most. What you like are obedient children.”
“Exactly…” Old Lady Qian looked at Wan Yuqiong again, “If you had sought your parents’ approval before marrying into the Qian Family back then, I certainly wouldn’t have made things difficult for you.
In my view, a child who doesn’t care for their own parents who raised them is too heartless. Jianming’s father was such a person, and having married him, I couldn’t do anything but accept it. However, I couldn’t accept having another such person in the Qian Family.
He didn’t like you because you didn’t bring more benefits to the Qian Family; I didn’t like you because of your heartlessness towards your parents. But I believe you’ve always thought that my dislike was for the same reason as his, and I was simply too lazy to explain.
Now, seeing your family this close, I’m finally at ease. As long as the Qian Family has a bit of humanity left, I can’t bear to let Dakun leave…”
Old Lady Qian sighed and looked at Old Master Wan, “Initially, I didn’t want to let you know my thoughts, but I realized that’s simply unrealistic.
After all, Dakun has lived with me for so many years, and it’s impossible for me not to see him or have any contact with him in the future. But, I don’t want him always hanging around the Qian Family, letting his grandfather have the wrong ideas.
Therefore, I have no choice but to use this method. I’m not hiding it from you; this time, I’ve also had a big argument with his grandfather, so from now on, I can openly support you.
If he dares to make trouble, I’ll handle him…” Old Lady Qian looked at Wan Yuqiong, “You just need to take good care of the children and ensure they strive forward with a clear mind.”
“Thank you, Mom…” Wan Yuqiong looked at Old Lady Qian gratefully, “I misunderstood you before, but you can rest assured that I will definitely be doubly filial to you in the future.”
Old Lady Qian waved her hand, “No need to say such formalities. If you really want to be filial to me, just treat Dakun a little better. I understand what he has in his heart, ah…” She sighed and looked at her grandson, “Dakun, don’t hate Grandma, okay?”
“Grandma…” Qian Dakun’s eyes were already red. He always disliked his grandma, thinking she was the culprit who deprived him of the right to be with his mom. He never expected that she had so much helplessness…
“Dakun, you’re surely upset. Since Grandma kept you by her side, why didn’t she care for you more, be a bit closer…” Old Lady Qian reached out and caressed her grandson’s cheek, “In fact, how could Grandma not want to be closer to you? But Grandma didn’t dare to, for fear that if you became too close to Grandma, you’d never want to leave this home or shoulder your responsibilities.
Of course, at that time, Grandma had also hoped that as your grandfather got older, he would change, but now it seems that the possibility of him changing is really small.
So, Grandma cannot just let him dictate your arrangements. Grandma hopes you can have the life you enjoy, whether you understand it now or not. I believe that one day, you’ll understand Grandma’s good intentions.”
Qian Dakun choked up and nodded, “Grandma, I understand.”
“Yanyan, you dislike grandma more, right?” Old Lady Qian looked at her granddaughter again, “Among the younger generation in the family, grandma values you the least, but do you know why?
Grandma has already deprived your mom and your brother of the right to get close, and I don’t want you and your mom to become distant too. That’s why grandma doesn’t dare to get close to you. Can you forgive grandma’s actions?”
“I can…” Qian Yan stepped forward to hug the old lady and sniffed. She never expected that the issue she always minded about had such a truth behind it. At this moment, her emotions were extremely complicated. Looking at grandma’s aged face, she felt heartache, but she wasn’t sure if what she saw and heard now was another deception…
“Silly child…” At Old Lady Qian’s age, she’s definitely become wise with age. She could understand her granddaughter’s struggle and conflict just by looking at her eyes. She smiled and patted her cheek, “Only time reveals a person’s true heart, so grandma won’t explain anything to you.”
“I’m sorry…” Having her thoughts seen through, Qian Yan blushed and murmured, not knowing what to say.
Mrs. Qian Di sighed, “If it were me, I wouldn’t believe it either. After all, the first twenty-something years were one way, and suddenly they’re another. It’s hard for anyone to suddenly believe that the latter is real.
However, some of my previous actions were also driven by my own thoughts, but as time went by, I’ve really changed my thinking now.
Seeing you siblings and your mom living happily together, I truly feel that my decision this time was right. Your grandpa’s desire for power has become an obsession.
I don’t want you siblings to become his bargaining chips for profit, nor do I want you to be Qian Family’s means of turning the tables. So remember, no matter what good things your grandpa says to you, don’t believe him, and don’t go back.
I came today especially to see how Yuqiong is recovering, to see you two, and to remind you, no matter what, don’t fall for your grandpa’s tricks.
Your dad has already left. At first, I blamed your mom, but looking back, you can’t really blame anyone. The path was his own choice, and Yao Xinqing has been harmed by him her whole life.
Dakun, grandma hopes you’ll live in a different environment, because I’m worried that one day you might be influenced by your grandpa or dad and take the wrong path. With your grandpa watching over, I’m at ease.”
“In-law, thank you.” Old Master Wan looked earnestly at her, “I had already guessed your intentions earlier. After all, you were the one who sent me the message. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known about Old Qian’s affairs.
But I didn’t expect you to think it through so clearly and be so considerate for the children’s sake. Originally, I was still hesitating whether to tell the kids about this. Now it seems I’ve underestimated you…” He turned to his daughter, “Yuqiong, the reason I could bring Dakun out smoothly is all thanks to your mother-in-law.
When I went to the Qian Family, I thought, if they let him go, then it could be solved peacefully. If not, I would ask old friends for help, even if it meant going to court.
But before I even reached the Qian Family, someone had already delivered the bargaining chips into my hands. Your mother-in-law, afraid that I wouldn’t believe it, specially wrote a letter, asking me to do as she said, and stated clearly that if there were any discrepancies, I could reveal her letter.
She also instructed me in the letter not to tell anyone about this because she didn’t want your father-in-law to know she was behind it, yet, in the end, it has come to this, alas…”
“Mom…” Wan Yuqiong was truly grateful to her mother-in-law this time. She never expected her to be such a generous person. Even though she had acted poorly in the past, her mother-in-law held no grudges and always thought of her!
“Everyone, have a seat. Let’s all sit down and make some noise together…” Old Madam Qi, who had been observing from the sidelines, stepped forward to invite Old Lady Qian, and Zhao Yulan also quickly came up, “Aunt, let’s sit down and talk. We’re all family here; we can’t let you stand as a guest.”
“I won’t sit…” Old Lady Qian waved her hand, took a lingering look at Qian Dakun, and turned to leave, “I must go back and keep an eye on Old Man Qian, to prevent him from causing any more nonsense…”
“Mom…” Wan Yuqiong followed the old lady to the door and couldn’t help but pull on her again, “Mom, if you ever get upset, just come over to us and join the fun, okay?”
Old Lady Qian just smiled, “Okay, if I have nowhere to go, I’ll come to rely on you.”
“No… that’s not what I meant…”
“Yuqiong, I know you mean well, and what I’m saying is also true. If one day, there’s no place for me in the Qian Family, I’ll come to rely on you…” Old Lady Qian said while looking at Qian Dakun, “By then, I can see Dakun every day and make up for all the years of being distant from him. And Yanyan too, even though grandma wasn’t good to you in the past, grandma will do her best to make amends in the future. Don’t hold it against grandma, okay?”
The siblings quickly nodded.
“Mom, didn’t you come by car?” Looking around and not seeing a Qian Family car, Wan Yuqiong looked puzzled at Old Lady Qian. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)