vrcanaries Chapter 690 Talk
Chapter 690 Talk
Chao Bufan said, "I've been in the military for eight years and have hardly ever been out. I feel like I'm falling behind the pace of society. So I want to take advantage of the time, while I'm still young, to travel around and learn more useful things so that I won't be eliminated by the real world."
"Bufan, do you mean you're going on a trip?" Tang Qianqian asked in surprise.
Chao Bufan laughed and said, "I just want to add some color to my youth. While I'm young, I want to do more things that I like, so that I won't have any regrets when I get old."
Tang Wen nodded in agreement and said, "To be honest, I'm starting to regret it now."
"Dad, what are you regretting?" Tang Qianqian asked, puzzled.
Tang Wen smiled and said, "Of course Dad regrets not doing what he loved when he was young. Now that he's older, it's too late to do some things. Bufan, do your parents agree to you doing this?"
As a close brother and friend of decades, Tang Wen was quite familiar with Chao Wei's personality.
Chao Bufan smiled, but did not answer.
Tang Wen nodded and said, "You're right to think that way. Young people should be like that. When material conditions allow, they should fight for their youth and their dreams, instead of just focusing on making money. Some things can't be measured by money, and no amount of money can buy them. Bufan, when do you plan to leave?"
Chao Bufan replied, "In the next couple of days!"
Tang Qianqian's eyes darted around, as if she wanted to say something but remained silent.
After dinner, Chao Bufan chatted with Tang Wen's family for a while before leaving. Originally, Tang Qianqian's mother wanted to ask about the relationship between Chao Bufan and her daughter at the dinner table, but was interrupted by a deliberate remark from her husband, Tang Wen, and didn't ask. After all, as a successful person with a deep understanding of society, his vision was farther-reaching than the other three people present.
People must learn to be independent, understand how to be a person, and be adaptable to changing circumstances, instead of living under the protection of their parents. Parents will eventually grow old and lose their beauty. When that time comes, the sturdy harbor that sheltered you from the wind and rain will suddenly collapse, and how will you stand?
"What's wrong with you?" Tang Qianqian's mother immediately scolded her husband after Chao Bufan left. "I invited Bufan over for dinner to find out about his relationship with our daughter, but you didn't say a word about it, and you wouldn't even let me ask."
Tang Wen glanced at his wife and said, "It seems that the saying 'women have long hair but short brains' is absolutely true."
"What are you saying?" Tang Qianqian's mother snapped. "Who are you calling a woman? Who's short-sighted?"
Tang Wen shook his head and smiled, saying, "Alright, alright, I admit I misspoke."
"I have to say, you're really something. You don't even think about your daughter's future happiness. How can you be such a father?" Tang Qianqian's mother continued to complain.
With a hint of reproach in his voice, Tang Wen said, "Are you worried that your daughter won't get married, or do you find her an eyesore by your side?"
"What are you saying?" Tang Qianqian's mother glared and said angrily.
As an "observer," Tang Qianqian could see the tense situation and quickly stepped in to resolve it peacefully.
"Mom, Dad must have a reason for doing this."
Tang Wen smiled and said, "See? My daughter is so understanding and considerate."
"Then what's the reason?" Tang Qianqian's mother asked.
Tang Wen smiled and said, "We've watched Bufan grow up since he was a child. You know what kind of person he used to be. Are you really comfortable entrusting your daughter's happiness to him like this?"
After hearing her husband say that, it was indeed the case. Bufan had developed a rebellious mindset since he was a child. Although Bufan's parents disciplined him strictly, he would still often go against their wishes. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to the army for reform.
"It's clear that his military service over the past few years has completely changed him. Young people always have many dreams and moments of passion. Striving for one's dreams is what a promising young person should do. If one only strives for money, what's the point of such a life? If you can't do what you love when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old."
Tang Wen's words were incisive and served as a wake-up call for his wife. Looking back now, she truly regretted many things, regretting her impulsiveness and the things she hadn't accomplished in her youth. Time waits for no one, and age catches up with everyone! Now, even if she wanted to do them, she was powerless to do so.
“If our daughter and he are truly destined for each other, they will be together without us saying anything. Do you really want our daughter to spend her whole life walking in our shadows, just like us?”
"Of course I don't want my daughter to end up like us."
“That’s settled then. It’s good that young people have their own dreams. We, as elders, should support and encourage them more, rather than stop them.” As he spoke, he stood up, glanced at his daughter, and walked out, saying, “Qianqian, if you have any ideas, feel free to speak them out. If your mother disagrees, I agree. As for your job, I will help you with that.”
Upon hearing this, Tang Qianqian was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Dad!"
"Sigh!" Tang Wen sighed and said, "Dad's getting old! Now it's your world, young people's world, do whatever you want! Isn't that great!"
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"No, I don't agree."
Chao Bufan voiced his thoughts in front of his father, which immediately met with opposition from Chao Wei. Chao Wei angrily retorted, "Haven't you had enough fun all these years? How long do you intend to go crazy?"
Chao Bufan said helplessly, "Dad, I..."
"Stop talking," Chao Wei immediately interrupted Chao Bufan, angrily saying, "I disagree."
This time, Chao Bufan mustered all his strength and courage, and said, "Dad, I have indeed done a lot of things that have caused you a lot of trouble in the past, but this time, I am serious."
"What are you taking seriously?" Chao Bufan retorted angrily, "If you're so capable, then try stepping out of this house."
"Dad, can you please stop expecting me to do everything according to your wishes? I'm not a three-year-old, I'm not your puppet. I have my own dreams and pursuits. I don't want to do everything according to your wishes. What's the point of my life then? I don't care, this time I'm going to pursue my dream this time."