The heavens set sail from the courtyard

After Wang Gang made an agreement with Lin Dongzhe, he sent him back to his room to sleep and stayed to talk with his sister Zhuang Xiaoting.

"Xiaoting, although I don't object to you dating Lin Dongzhe, you are a girl after all, so you still need to be reserved." Wang Gang reminded:
"Girls should have self-respect and self-love, and be independent and not rely on men."

Zhuang Xiaoting shook her head and said, "Brother, I know. Can you please not tell mom yet?"

Wang Gang shook his head and said, "No, you still don't understand!"

Looking at his growing sister, Wang Gang sighed and said, "You are still young, there is no need to date so early. Fortunately, I have watched Lin Dongzhe grow up and know him well. If it were anyone else, I would never agree to it."

Wang Gang’s current mentality is that the cabbages that his old father has raised for more than ten years are about to be eaten by pigs. It would be strange if he is in a good mood.

But he also knew that girls should not be kept at home as they grow up, as the longer they are kept, the more enemies they will become. Besides, Zhuang Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe were both in adolescence, at their most rebellious period, and stopping them would be counterproductive.

"Xiaoting, mom and I have always hoped that you can become an independent woman, especially mom. Her expectations of you may be even higher than mine. Do you know why?" Wang Gang said earnestly.

Zhuang Xiaoting asked weakly: "Is it because of Dad?"

Wang Gang nodded and said, "Mom has always felt that her marriage was unhappy because she was not independent enough. If she had the foundation to raise us independently, you wouldn't have suffered so much when you were a child."

Zhuang Xiaoting's eyes welled up when she recalled the unfair treatment she suffered when she went to her grandmother's house as a child.

Wang Gang sighed: "That's why mom has always wanted to train you to be a woman who doesn't need to rely on men. Even if you don't live well in the future, at least you can be financially independent.

Mom has been forcing you to study hard and get into college for this reason. She doesn’t want you to follow her path in the future.”

Zhuang Xiaoting cried and said, "I know Mom is doing this for my own good."

Wang Gang nodded and said, "Besides, how long can you keep this a secret? Mom will be so sad once she finds out that you lied to her."

Wang Gang wiped away his sister's tears and said, "So! You shouldn't have kept your relationship a secret from mom."

Zhuang Xiaoting said aggrievedly: "But I'm afraid that my mother will object. In fact, I have always known that my mother looks down on Lin Dongzhe."

Wang Gang smiled and said: "Xiaoting, remember, mom is the person who loves you the most in this world. Everything she does is for your own good. You should believe in mom.

If Mom is not satisfied with Lin Dongzhe, you should try to change Mom's opinion of Lin Dongzhe instead of hiding it."

Zhuang Xiaoting seemed to understand, nodded solemnly, and then said: "I'll tell mom right away."

Wang Gang looked at his watch and said, "Mom should be still awake. I'll go with you."

Zhuang Xiaoting was moved and said: "Brother, thank you."

Wang Gang said: "We are all family, what's there to thank for?"

The two went directly to Huang Ling's room and found Huang Ling and Song Ying whispering together.

When Zhuang Xiaoting saw Song Ying, she couldn't say the words that were on her lips.

Wang Gang could only say to Song Ying: "Auntie Song, you haven't rested yet?"

Song Ying didn't know that her son was about to kidnap her best friend's daughter, so she said excitedly, "I'm discussing with Sister Ling where to go tomorrow. Tunan, do you have any recommendations?"

Wang Gang said: "I have arranged everything. Tomorrow we will go to Uncle Lin's alma mater first, and then go to Fudan University. In the evening, I will take you to Huanghe Road for dinner."

Huang Ling pulled Song Ying and said with a smile: "Don't worry, leave it to Tunan!"

"Why should I worry? Tuanan has always been cautious in doing things. I'll go back first." Song Ying was also perceptive. Seeing Wang Gang and his sister coming together, she knew they were looking for Huang Ling for something, so she made an excuse and returned to her room.

After everyone left, Wang Gang closed the door and told Huang Ling about what happened between Zhuang Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe.

Huang Ling was in a good mood at first, but as she listened, her face darkened, which scared Zhuang Xiaoting a lot.

"How far has your relationship with Dongzhe progressed?" Huang Ling asked Zhuang Xiaoting with a gloomy face.

"Lin Dongzhe confessed to me today." Zhuang Xiaoting pinched the corner of her clothes and said with her head down.

Huang Ling heaved a sigh of relief and said earnestly, "It's not that I don't allow you to date, it's just that you and Dongzhe are still young."

Wang Gang knew Huang Ling's concerns, so he told her the agreement he had made with Lin Dongzhe.

"Mom, this is what I think. Xiaoting and Dongzhe will be living in different places in the future, and they will have fewer opportunities to meet. This can be considered a test of their relationship." Wang Gang sat next to Huang Ling and said:
"If Lin Dongzhe can really work hard to get into Fudan University in a few years, it means that his feelings for Xiaoting are serious."

Huang Ling thought so too. Lin Dongzhe would definitely return to Suzhou in two days. By then, her daughter wouldn't even be able to see him, so she wouldn't suffer any loss. Her biggest concern would be gone.

"Can Dongzhe be admitted to Fudan University? What if he fails? Will you accompany him to a worse school?" Huang Ling asked Zhuang Xiaoting.

"No, I will definitely go to Fudan University." Zhuang Xiaoting said firmly: "I will not lower my standards for myself because of Lin Dongzhe."

Huang Ling's expression became much better after hearing this.

"I need to discuss this matter with Song Ying. Our two families are close, and it would be great if we could become closer. But if you and Lin Dongzhe fail to reach an agreement, how can I get along with Song Ying in the future?" Huang Ling sighed.

"We should talk to Aunt Song Ying about this, but I think she's sensible and won't object to our request."

Huang Ling said confidently: "If Lin Dongzhe can really get into Fudan University, Song Ying will be so happy that she won't be able to object. Besides, our Xiaoting is not as good as Dongzhe, so she and Lin Gong will not object."

Wang Gang sighed and said, "Mom, you didn't consider my dad's side!"

Huang Ling's face twitched. She had indeed forgotten about Zhuang Chaoying.

"From childhood to adulthood, your father has never taken care of anything except your studies. He has no right to object." Huang Ling said angrily.

"We still have to inform him." Wang Gang said.

"I'll talk to him, don't worry about it." Huang Ling told Zhuang Xiaoting: "Lin Dongzhe is in Shanghai these few days, you should keep your distance from him. You are a girl, and you are young. If you don't take care of yourself, you will suffer."

Wang Gang smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry, I will keep an eye on Lin Dongzhe and won't let Xiaoting get into trouble."

Huang Ling also truly loves Zhuang Xiaoting. Most parents are irrational when faced with their daughters' premature love problems. They either beat or scold them, and breaking up the children is the normal course of action.

But Huang Ling was very smart. She also knew that her daughter was at a rebellious age. The more fiercely she opposed, the more she would push her daughter towards Lin Dongzhe.

Instead of opposing, it is better to guide them correctly. Anyway, Lin Dongzhe will be in Suzhou and Zhuang Xiaoting will be in Shanghai in the future, so my daughter will not suffer any loss.

In terms of rationality, Huang Ling is better than many mothers.

Her only worry now is that her daughter's relationship with Lin Dongzhe will change her relationship with Song Ying.

If Zhuang Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe don't end up together, how can she continue to date Song Ying? It will be awkward to see her! (End of this chapter)