PFC Chapter 447 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (58)
Chapter 447 "Infecting the World" - Male Mother (58)
Lu Liruan had actually had some doubts about the hostess a few days ago.
Why can't she just listen to herself and do what she wants, instead of considering so many things? Every time she argues with her mother, she always ends up giving in.
Now Lu Liruan knows that she did not compromise.
She might just be doing this temporarily to put her parents at ease.
Knowing that their son-in-law was this kind of person, the elderly couple were terrified and lived in constant fear.
If they knew that their daughter had decided to fight him to the death, how terrified and uneasy the elderly couple would be.
The woman couldn't persuade them; she had to swallow all her feelings herself.
However, her parents repeatedly questioned their daughter under the guise of care and love, putting psychological pressure on her.
“Her parents, although they meant well for everyone, why didn’t they think more about their own daughter?” Lu Liruan murmured. “The mistress of the house would do anything for her child, at any cost, but her parents didn’t have the same determination to protect their daughter at all costs. Instead, they put everything else before their daughter.”
Lu Liruan asked softly, "What exactly is right?"
"There are different ways to express love, and the depth and timing of love are determined by the choices in people's hearts..." Liao Tingyuan could not fully comprehend this either.
He had lived for thirty years, but he didn't really understand the feeling of "love".
“I don’t know what I would do if it were me.” Lu Liruan shook her head: “It seems like there is danger in everything I do, but if I were the mistress, I would feel a little uncomfortable… In my heart, I always believed that the people who would protect me would always be there, but suddenly I found that… they are not as resolute as I thought.”
"Can you imagine how painful that must be? Does becoming a mother mean she's no longer a child?"
Lu Liruan pouted: "If it were you, what would you do?"
Liao Tingyuan shook his head: "I can't imagine it."
Lu Liruan thought he was just avoiding the question and didn't want to answer it.
Unexpectedly, he then said softly and calmly, "Because I would never face such a situation..."
Before Lu Liruan could react, she understood what he meant by the situation.
But then she saw him turn his head and look at her earnestly and clearly: "But if you encounter danger in any situation, I will definitely take care of you first."
"Without considering any further factors, such as what might be right or what might be more fair and just."
He curled the corners of his lips into a smile, as if he felt that since he had already said all he wanted to say, there was no harm in continuing.
"I will put you in the highest priority..."
"You can trust me."
"Why... why?"
Lu Liruan was stunned by the sudden words.
While I was still pondering how to choose if I were faced with a decision and felt conflicted, I realized that...
Liao Tingyuan has already given his answer.
Lu Liruan did not ask him.
He brought it up on his own initiative.
Lu Liruan's parents have been gone for too long. Even her father is only remembered in fragmented pieces and some unforgettable events.
My father carried me to the park...
My father rushed home from work, carrying me in his arms, and my mother flagged down a car in the middle of the night to take me to the children's hospital for a checkup...
And the mother.
Lu Liruan saw her most often when she was sick.
Therefore, in Lu Liruan's heart, her mother is the one who needs her care, concern, and love.
Lu Liruan knew from a very young age that her mother might not be able to do anything for her, and that she needed to do something for her mother.
So actually, Lu Liruan couldn't really empathize with the situation. When she was thinking just now, she was trying to look at the problem from her own perspective.
But Liao Tingyuan abruptly interrupted her, as if giving her a blow to the head, breaking all of Lu Liruan's other thoughts.
"Because I'm not as familiar or trusting of others as I am with Ruan Ruan," Liao Tingyuan said calmly.
“If I had to choose something, I would choose what I am familiar with and what I care about. Perhaps the hostess’s parents are facing the choice between their daughter and their grandson. But for me, I have no other choice but Ruan Ruan.”
Lu Liruan opened her mouth, but suddenly felt she didn't know what to say.
Liao Tingyuan looked at her with such an open and honest expression.
It was as if he didn't want her to think that what he said was false.
He appeared very calm and natural.
It seemed as if Lu Liruan was allowed to scrutinize him, judge and question him, and thus infer the truthfulness of his words just now.
But Lu Liruan could no longer understand.
I just felt a rush of blood to my head for no reason...
He's the one who said that.
Lu Liruan never expected that she would be the person Liao Tingyuan mentioned, and perhaps even the person in his heart who was the first in line to be close to him and familiar with him.
This was something Lu Liruan had never expected.
It's like you go to participate in a competition, without even realizing it's a competition...
Or rather, you never expected what ranking you might achieve in the competition.
In the end, will you be the champion, or the undisputed champion?
Lu Liruan suddenly realized that she was also happy for this unexpected championship.
Upon hearing Liao Tingyuan's words, besides surprise, my first feeling was actually a heartfelt joy...
It felt like all my efforts had finally paid off.
But Lu Liruan thought about it carefully and realized that she didn't actually have that kind of request...
She has been with Liao Tingyuan for so long, and she has never thought about becoming the most important person in his heart, or that the two of them are the best in the world.
Although Lu Liruan is young, she has already outgrown the naive idea that making friends means treating the other person as your only one.
It's not true that you'll get angry or unhappy if a friend mentions a third person or other friends in your life.
But I just felt very happy.
What's going on?
Lu Liruan couldn't help but clench her fists and place them on her lap to avoid letting Liao Tingyuan see the obvious change in her expression.
In this situation, quickly suppress the corners of your mouth and turn your head to one side.
Liao Tingyuan was waiting for Lu Liruan to say something, but she suddenly pouted and turned her head to the side.
Liao Tingyuan was stunned for a moment, then looked somewhat at a loss.
He said this without considering the other person's feelings...
Did you put pressure on the other person?
If the other person doesn't value you, wouldn't saying this make them feel awkward?
Liao Tingyuan had never said such things to anyone before. In front of Lu Liruan, he was more or less an older person with a clearer worldview and a more calm and mature presence.
But now...
Liao Tingyuan felt that what he said didn't sound like something an adult would say.
It seems a bit childish...
That must be the most naive and thoughtless thing he's ever said in all these years.
He had never done such a thing, nor had he ever said such a thing to anyone.
Seeing Lu Liruan's reaction, Liao Tingyuan belatedly realized that he felt a little regretful...
"that."
He lowered his gaze, his slightly pale eyes no longer looking at Lu Liruan.
"This is just my own opinion, you can think whatever you want..." After saying this, Liao Tingyuan felt something was wrong. It seemed like he was forcing the other party to express their opinion.
What's wrong with him today?
Why can't you even speak clearly all of a sudden?
He was facing a girl so much younger than him, someone he had always treated like a child…
Liao Tingyuan felt quite embarrassed.
But he was unwilling to lie and go against his own conscience.
Once those words are spoken, they are spoken.
If Lu Liruan doesn't like listening, or feels pressured, or finds it too heavy.
That myself...
Liao Tingyuan didn't even realize that in that brief moment, just because of a tiny expression on the other person's face, he had already thought so much.
In an instant, all his thoughts were focused on this matter, which had a very significant impact on him.
He cares about it terribly.
This is clearly not the kind of emotion someone with his personality should have, nor is it the kind of panic someone his age should be experiencing.
But at this moment, Liao Tingyuan had no time to care about any of that.
All he could see and think about was the other person.
Lu Liruan's every move stirred his thoughts.
"Huh?" Lu Liruan hadn't even finished processing what Liao Tingyuan had said when she suddenly realized that he had changed his tune!
"I don't think so, I... I'm quite happy," Lu Liruan muttered.
Although she usually speaks without thinking, always laughing and joking.
But at times like these, the more serious Liao Tingyuan was, the more uncomfortable Lu Liruan became.
Subconsciously, I wanted to avoid it, but I didn't want to.
"You don't have to force yourself..."
Liao Tingyuan didn't even know what he was saying anymore.
He had almost never felt that he was so tongue-tied.
Perhaps it's because I've hardly ever said anything like that in my life.
Liao Tingyuan thought to himself with a touch of self-mockery: Now that I've said it, this is probably the result I should have.
Liao Tingyuan looked at Lu Liruan's round, full, and beautiful face, brimming with vitality.
Suddenly, I realized that this little girl was unaware that she was like a ray of sunshine, making people happy, making life seem much easier, and making people feel that the future was full of interesting things to look forward to.
She may not know it now because she is still too young and has met too few people.
I feel that my current life is everything.
But in the future, who knows how many people will let her know, how many people might say those words to her.
Such a statement from her was not surprising at all.
It can't be considered unique.
Liao Tingyuan hadn't thought it would be unique; it was just a thought that suddenly popped into his head at this moment!
Even he himself was surprised: how could he have thought that?
Does he want something unique? Or does he want to demand something unique?
Liao Tingyuan was somewhat confused.
How could he have such an idea?
It even appeared in my mind suddenly, without any warning, just like that?
"I! I didn't force you!"
Lu Liruan had already turned her head around.
However, they did not meet Liao Tingyuan's gaze.
"You... Hey." Lu Liruan bent down, wanting to see his expression, but unexpectedly, Liao Tingyuan turned his head slightly to the side at this moment.
Lu Liruan: ?
Hey! No way!
What's wrong?
You weren't this vulnerable when I called you Mom!
Lu Liruan quickly began to reflect on whether she had hurt someone a little.
But I was clearly happy!
Did he misunderstand something?
But Lu Liruan suddenly realized that her purpose just now was not to let the other person see that she was being a little too happy.
Could it be that he interpreted it as: I am unhappy?
I didn't expect you to say that.
Lu Liruan pursed her lips and reached out to tug at his clothes.
She didn't know if it was because her movements were too gentle, or if Liao Tingyuan simply didn't want to pay attention to her.
Lu Liruan felt that this wouldn't work.
Taking a deep breath, I said, "What! Do I have to tell you? I'm so happy! No one has ever said anything like this to me before. I never thought I could be someone's top priority..."
“Instead of considering it last and giving up on it first.” Lu Liruan spoke more fluently as she recalled all her past experiences.
"I'm so happy... but then again... I think you're saying this a little too soon?"
Lu Liruan turned the tables and said, "You won't take back what you said later, will you?"
“If you meet someone more important to you, or if you just… feel that someone else is more important than me! Or if something else is more important than me, then you should take back what you’ve got from me, right?” Lu Liruan tried to summarize all the possible scenarios.
"Then I'll be even more upset than the lady of the house."
Lu Liruan shook her head: "Giving something to someone and then asking for it back is very impolite and annoying!"
"This is the first time I've said something like this in thirty years..." Liao Tingyuan was amused by her and looked up. When he saw the little girl's bright eyes, he suddenly calmed down a lot.
Before, he never needed to get stability from others.
“You have a long life ahead of you. You’re only 30 years old now, maybe 40, 50, 60 years…” Lu Liruan nitpicked, trying to find something to say.
"No, I promise," Liao Tingyuan interrupted her.
Only Lu Liruan appeared before him, as if it were a destined encounter from heaven.
There has never been one before, and there never will be one again.
Because Lu Liruan was the first to feel this way, and since she was the first, there would never be a second.
Liao Tingyuan knows himself too well; he's probably the second person to give him this feeling.
Liao Tingyuan still finds it very strange and incredible that he would have such a feeling once in his life.
It's like throwing a stone into a stagnant pool.
The trembling ripples seemed to suddenly awaken him; Liao Tingyuan suddenly felt that he could sense something...
Although he can't explain it clearly now, as long as Lu Liruan is by his side, they will remain the same as they are now.
He should be able to figure it out.
Lu Liruan pursed her lips: "Really?"
She and Liao Tingyuan are not the same type of person.
Although they approached Liao Tingyuan with a purpose, that purpose was merely the beginning; everything else was unknown and unpredictable.