Chapter 1941 - 1735: Hurtful Words
Chapter 1941 - 1735: Hurtful Words
When we used to be together, the air was filled with the dust of our happiness; otherwise, why can’t I forget even when I close my eyes.
Old Master Zhang heard his grandson say these touching words, and he truly felt excited and gratified in his heart. It proved that his love for his grandson over the years was not wasted, and he successfully taught his grandson how to be a person and how to handle things. This is his greatest pride in life. He never imagined that he would feel this kind of gratification one day. He has experienced too much in his life, encountered too many changes, without any time to go through these things, yet it made his life so colorful and varied. All of this could change with any person’s transformation, but he never expected his grandson to always remember his original intentions. He always remembers the promise he made in the past, no matter where he goes. He keeps his mission firmly in mind and hasn’t forgotten what he wants most deep inside, nor the vows he made to achieve success someday, which brings greater comfort to his heart.
"Child, you know you are the most filial child in the world. Over the years, you’ve done so much that your heart is very clear, yet you’ve never thought of abandoning what you do. You always keep the promises you made deep inside your heart. You view everything you care about deeply so importantly. Do you know how happy and glad your grandpa is to hear you say such words today? But grandpa may never reach the pinnacle in his lifetime. Your words make grandpa feel proud, because I taught such a perfect child as you.
Never compare yourself to others, because they may not be the model you want to follow for growing up. Everyone has their good and bad, blindly following others only makes oneself become aimless, repeatedly uncertain of what to do. Deeply within, each person has their genuine thoughts, unwilling to change oneself for others’ matters. Originally, one should adhere to their career and innermost goals. If this is forsaken, then a lifetime would truly be wasted. It’s very hard to live, but for survival, what’s the use of always striving to grow? Only by this can life be less difficult, less tiring.
You also believe that in this life, you’ve gone through many trials and tribulations, unable to forget the hardships and tears you’ve endured step by step to reach today. Every step was hard, how can you accept being continuously thwarted by others? You wish to reach the summit of life, you want to be happy. You’re not someone who is aimless, and know from an early age that you are noble and dignified, willing to exert all effort to achieve your set goals. Grandpa has focused all his thoughts to train you, leading you through repeated rigorous training."
After speaking to Zhang Yichen, Old Master Zhang turned to Zhang Zhentian and continued saying: "You parents are truly heartless, your child hasn’t been with you for years to accompany her. Do you know how hard she lives? Have you personally witnessed the sweat and tears shed during hard training to avoid hardships? Do you know that every time she suffered injuries, when blood couldn’t be stopped from flowing, she was forcing herself to endure the pain? Her face twisted with pain, yet she never wanted anyone to see her suffering expression because she knows there’s no one in the world who can help, only whether her heart is strong.
With her actions, she told me, maybe in this lifetime, she cannot live happily but she strives with all efforts to achieve her goals, thus no regrets. This is her greatest gain in life. You’ve never experienced such a feeling because you never thought about fighting for your family, risking everything. In your eyes, you can do without anything, except for your freedom. You’ve become excessively selfish. I can’t believe you’re truly my son and daughter-in-law.
Sometimes I really want to tell you, if you had a little bit of filial piety, why not come back home to see me? If there’s any guilt in you, why choose repeatedly to wander the world and not return to accompany me? To me, this is also an indelible pain. I am old, your father, yet how can you bear leaving me here alone with your son, while you wander outside? You’ve been away for so long, are you truly happy, truly joyful? Have you achieved everything you wanted?
Although I knew full well that you would regret your actions someday, I never expected that day to come so soon. You’ve never contemplated where you went wrong, only asking for forgiveness from others. Nobody owes you anything; how can they forgive you repeatedly? Only people find it impossible to save you, considering you incorrigible..."
"Dad, I already know I’m at fault, please don’t speak these words to me anymore. I know my greatest mistake was leaving my son and seeking freedom elsewhere.
It’s because of my actions that my tone has become awkward now, because no one has experienced my thoughts, nor does anyone know how painful it was for me to leave these years. It’s beyond their understanding the guilt I harbor, entangled with burdens for so many years, never forgetting, because I know that forgetting this guilt would plunge me into despair..."
I don’t want to hear anybody say anything anymore; peace is everything for me.
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