I never wanted to hear any of your explanations, and I certainly didn’t want to know your so-called reasons. Your reasons are just excuses. You distance yourself from me time and again, while I keep chasing after you. Do you find the cat-and-mouse game between us enjoyable?

In the days ahead, Ran Zhihan spent a long time at the hospital with Old Master Zhang. He felt that, no matter what, his grandfather had always considered life from his perspective, and had worried too much about his marriage.

As a junior, how could he repeatedly let his grandfather worry himself sick about him, while he stood by pretending not to notice? How could he deserve to be his grandfather’s offspring? How could he earn such care and love from his grandfather?

He was already old. If he didn’t accompany her for a while, who knows if she might suddenly leave him one day and never return? If that day came, how guilty would he feel inside? After all, this was the grandfather who loved him so much for all these years. No matter whose real grandfather he was, he had always treated him like a real granddaughter. There was no reason not to accompany her well, not to care for her. As a normal, sensible person, how could he let his grandfather endure so much hardship while he could do nothing?

When Old Master Zhang learned that his granddaughter-in-law was accompanying him day and night in the hospital, it was solely to look after his daily needs.

His heart was indescribably happy, indescribably excited. He realized that his grandson’s marriage had finally found happiness. They could finally return to the happy days as before and no longer be torn apart by any suffering. This was the best comfort for him. She was a clingy girlfriend; all she desired was for her children and grandchildren to live happily. Even if he worried day and night, even if there were no joyful days left for him, his heart was still happy and content.

"Zhihan, grandpa thanks you. Thank you for being willing to stay by this old man’s side for so long. I know my health is getting worse every day, but now I feel very spirited because of your company. Grandpa feels the happiness brought by sunlight. It is you who made grandpa feel what it means to enjoy one’s twilight years. I have no regrets at all. If I were to leave this world right now, I wouldn’t have the slightest regret. The only thing I still worry about is my grandson and you. I want to see your family live happily!"

Grandpa knows you really don’t want your child to continue undergoing this grueling training. Because as a mother, seeing your child hurt so many times, his body covered in bruises, your heart must be in deep pain. But the world is cruel, and there are no outcomes to return things to their original state. Since he chose this path, he must see it through no matter what!

Like you, I hate seeing him hurt time and time again. But since he’s a man, since he chose this path, since he’s part of the Zhang Family, he must endure the pain and suffering that not everyone can. That’s a true Zhang Family member. I know that saying this might hurt you, but you must accept this fact."

Ran Zhihan nodded, knowing this was an unchangeable truth. Why insist on forcing things to change when it was impossible for him to do so?

"Grandpa, I know. I know everything you said is for my own good. I also know your words are meant to comfort me. But I just want my child to live a peaceful life. As a mother, seeing his son with bloody hands applying medicine in the room while she can only watch him secretly from a corner, afraid to step out, fearing her child will suffer more. Who can understand the torment and pain in a mother’s heart?"

"I know, I understand why you feel this way. But children must face setbacks and difficulties to slowly grow up. Only those who grow through challenges become the most unwavering individuals. Do you know? I don’t know how to comfort you, but I do wish you could realize your child is the strongest person. He can become an upper-class person through his own efforts, achieving all his goals independently. You shouldn’t obstruct his progress. Instead, you should support him unconditionally, ensuring he always strives toward the direction he desires!"

You should also know what hardships and pains your husband has been through. He too doesn’t wish for his child to endure the same anguish all over again. But no one in the world is perfect, and everyone’s views differ on one thing or another. You must understand each other, not argue repeatedly, as that achieves nothing and won’t help ease anything!"

No parent can stand by helplessly watching their child suffer deeply. If such parents exist, it only proves they don’t truly care for their children. But you are different, and so is our family, we are a wealthy family, with many watching our businesses like hawks. You should know that any inattention could lead to others devouring us completely. Do you hope that one day, after we all leave this world, your child is trampled by others without any ability to fight back?"

I believe you don’t wish to see such a thing happen either. Yet, the pride of our family—its strength—proves its position is secure. We have no right to deprive someone of this life. We should let him grow happily, live a care-free life. At least in his chosen childhood path, he’ll have no regrets. We should have him understand that once a decision is made, there’s no room for regrets!"

"Grandpa, I know. Once certain things are chosen, there’s no room for regrets. But, after all, he’s my child. I really can’t bear to see him train so hard alone, while I as a mother can only watch from behind..."

To me, those empty memories are just deeper choices at heart. I never imagined such a heart of life accompanying me, yet you have always given me such memories.