Love Apartment: Yifei is my junior aunt

Chapter 638 Wanyu's Parents' Expectations

Mr. Lin glanced at Wan Yu, who looked completely surprised, and gently beckoned her to sit down.

Wan Yu had no idea what had just happened. She subconsciously sat down next to Zhan Bo and then noticed that her boyfriend didn't look too good.

She paused for a moment, then realized something was wrong from everyone's expressions.

"Did you mess it up?" Wanyu asked softly.

Zhanbo shook his head and muttered in a voice barely audible, "I don't know either."

He genuinely didn't know how Wanyu's parents viewed him now; they couldn't tell if it was good or bad.

Zhanbo's emotional intelligence was already limited, and with Ziqiao and Meijia stirring things up, he was truly confused.

"fine."

Wanyu didn't ask any more questions. She simply moved closer to Zhanbo and gently placed her hand on his.

Zhanbo felt the warmth of Wanyu's hand, his eyes flickered frequently, and his depressed mood improved considerably.

Upon seeing this, Lin's father's eyes twitched. In his heart, he still couldn't quite accept that his precious daughter was so close to a boy.

Besides, he hoped that Wanyu's boyfriend could protect her from the wind and rain, instead of having to rely on his precious daughter for comfort.

So he coughed lightly, signaling Wanyu to be mindful of her behavior.

"Dad~~~" Wanyu called out sweetly to Lin's father.

She knew perfectly well what her father's sudden cough meant, but knowing it didn't stop her from keeping her hand on Zhanbo's.

Lin's father sighed almost imperceptibly and looked at Wanyu: "I was so busy chatting with Zhanbo that I didn't get a chance to talk to you."

"You've been away from home for a year and a half, so you must have seen a lot of things you've never experienced before, and your horizons have broadened."

"So, are you still holding onto your old ideas and unwilling to inherit the family business?"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Although you're not young anymore, and learning these things now is quite tough, your father was older than you when I failed in my business and was sent to the grassroots level by your great-grandfather for training. You're smarter than me, so you'll definitely learn faster than me."

"Don't worry, I'm still in good health. You have plenty of time to learn and practice at your own pace."

"Yeah, sweetie, if you want to learn design anyway, you'll have to start from scratch. You might as well come back and learn how to inherit the family business."

"Your dad doesn't have time to take care of you, but your mom can keep teaching you."

Lin's mother is probably the one among the three members of the Lin family who most wants Wanyu to take over. After all, as a parent, she always wants to give her children the best of herself.

Besides, anything can happen at any time, and no one knows how long they can take care of Wanyu.

Whether they establish a charitable foundation or hire a professional trustee to manage their assets, there are certain risks involved.

Mountains may crumble, people may run away; only when she becomes strong herself can she truly protect what she has.

Despite her parents' attempts to persuade her, Wanyu remained resolute. With a pained expression, she pleaded, "Dad, Mom, I really have no interest in taking over the job."

"I just want to study fashion design and become a fashion designer. I want to see people wearing the clothes I design. This is my dream and pursuit."

She paused, her voice carrying a complex meaning: "I know you mean well, but the burden of Lin's International Bank is too heavy for me to bear."

"Perhaps my ideas seem naive, childish, or even ridiculous to you, but what I yearn for is a feeling of freedom, a feeling of being able to take control of my own life."

"I don't want my future to be stuck at that desk forever; that's not the life I want to live."

Mr. and Mrs. Lin exchanged a glance and sighed helplessly.

Even though Wan Yu's answer was exactly what they expected, they still felt disappointed and regretful.

What could be more heartbreaking than parents wanting to pass on their most precious possessions to their children, only to have those children feel that their so-called treasures are nothing more than a burden and a hindrance?

Wanyu saw the sadness in her parents' eyes, and she felt just as heartbroken.

But no matter what, she would not change her mind.

If I wanted to change things, if I wanted to compromise, then I wouldn't have run away from home in the first place.

My determination has never changed, it hasn't changed now, and it certainly won't change in the future.

"Dad, Mom."

Seeing her parents' disappointed expressions, Wan Yu's eyes also welled up with tears: "I know that my thoughts are very selfish, very willful, and very irresponsible."

"I have failed to follow the path you planned for me and have let you down."

"But I still selfishly hope that you can support my decision and respect the choice I have made."

"Ugh."

Lin's mother put down the braised pork knuckle in her arms. She first silently took out a tissue to wipe her hands, and then gently rubbed Wanyu's head.

Lin's mother sighed, "My dear child, when you said these things before, you were actually very unsure of yourself. It always made me feel like if I just gave you a push, you would compromise and walk the path I wanted you to take."

"But I waited and waited, and I never saw the scene I wanted to see."

"Your father told me that unless we completely break off your wings, mix them together with your flesh and bones, turn them into a lump of clay and reshape them, our little darling's free will cannot be killed."

"But the redesigned you will only be our creation, not our daughter."

"That's why we decided to set you free, like a bird, free and leave everything to you and your destiny to decide."

"If you've been wandering and struggling outside, suffered hardships and setbacks, and now want to come home and take over the family business, we'd be very happy for you."

"But if you can figure out what kind of life you want to live and keep going, we will still be very happy."

Lin's mother gently stroked Wanyu's hair with her fingers, her eyes filled with maternal tenderness and love as she looked at her daughter.

Lin's mother, who had been rather unconventional since entering 3601, finally seemed like a mother in the public eye at this moment.

"My dear, our expectations for you have never been that you inherit our cause and will."

"What we hope for most is that you can continue to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life."

"We ask for nothing more."

Wan Yu was stunned upon hearing this, and tears finally welled up in her eyes.

"Dad, Mom."

Zhanbo consciously let go of Wanyu's hand, and he looked at Wanyu and her parents snuggling together with a happy expression.

For Zhanbo, this scene was even more important than whether Wanyu's parents were satisfied with him.

Even if he might not get Wanyu's parents' approval, he still hoped that Wanyu's dream could be accepted by her family.

Lin's father glanced at Zhanbo, who was sitting to the side grinning foolishly. Seeing that Zhanbo was genuinely happy for Wanyu, he gave a barely audible hum.

It seems that even a simpleton has his advantages; at least a sincere heart is truly rare.

……

Nanfeng lowered his eyes, seemingly not wanting others to see through his thoughts.

When he heard Lin's mother tell Wanyu that what they hoped for most was for Wanyu to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life, a familiar yet blurred phrase seemed to echo in his ears.

South wind, south wind, grow up quickly, healthy and free from illness, roaming the world.

Nanfeng still remembered those words, but he had almost forgotten how many years ago he had heard them.

……

Having arrived at the entrance of 3601 without realizing it, Guan Gu, who dared not enter rashly because Wan Yu was having a heart-to-heart talk with her parents, stood frozen in place after hearing Lin's mother's words.

For the first time in his life, Guan Gu envied someone so much; he envied Wan Yu for having the support and approval of her parents.

But is it possible that he only said "maybe"...?

If I could be as open and honest as Wanyu and try to communicate with my father seriously, maybe things would be different.

……

After Wanyu's family finally finished hugging, Lin's mother pinched Wanyu's little face and said, "My dear, if you don't want to take over our job, then so be it. Just go and walk the path you want to walk. Your father and I will always support you."

Lin's father nodded: "Since you have decided on your dreams and pursuits, you should do your best to achieve them."

"You are my daughter, I can't let others laugh at you."

"Um."

Wanyu said with a beaming smile, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Dad."

"Silly child, why are you saying thank you when we're family?"

Lin's mother asked with a smile, "By the way, my dear, would you like a little brother or a little sister more?"

"What?!?!"

The warm and harmonious atmosphere vanished instantly, and everyone was dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning.

What the heck is going on?

Could it be that Wanyu's parents think their main account is ruined and they want to start a new account and train it all over again while they're still relatively young?

So why were we all so emotional just now? Was it to celebrate the complete liberation of Wanyu's main account?

Give us back the emotions we felt!

Seeing everyone staring at her in disbelief, Lin's mother couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"I was just kidding."

"mom!!!"

Wanyu shouted angrily.

"Who told you to be so stupid? Your father and I are both over a hundred years old combined. How could we possibly give you a younger brother or sister?"

"snort!"

Wanyu turned her head away in a huff, refusing to acknowledge her mother.

Lin's mother knew that making such jokes at this juncture would only upset her daughter, so she smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Oh dear, I was just trying to lighten the mood by making a joke when the atmosphere got a bit too emotional."

"snort!"

Wanyu was still angry with Lin's mother, while everyone else breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, their emotions weren't in vain; reality still showed a happy and fulfilling ending.

Wait a minute, is there something they forgot?

"alright."

Lin's father began, "Wanyu, your personal issues are resolved. Now it's time to talk about the issues between you and Zhanbo."

I'm coming

The chapter ends tomorrow, and there's still no water for the pigeons. Why does this chapter feel longer than expected?

I understand. If each chapter is around 3,000 words, the length should be about right.

Sorry, sorry, my hand has been feeling a bit off lately, and it took me this long to finish writing this little bit of content.

I'll update more once the pigeon is feeling better.

(End of this chapter)