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Chapter 963 Let Me Think About It

Chapter 963 Let Me Think About It

Tan Ying really didn't know about this.

However, it's not surprising that Guo Zhenhai didn't tell her about such an important matter right away.

This person has always been like this.

Tan Ying also told him bluntly, "I've thought it through these past few days. Women don't necessarily have to get married. Many women are glamorous before marriage, but become miserable afterward. So what does marriage really bring them?"

Guo Zhenhai opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer her question.

He wanted to refute it, but suddenly felt that Tan Ying's words made sense.

Even after marriage, if he is responsible for supporting the family, he only supports half of it; the other half is his wife, who also contributes.

However, the wife has to get pregnant, give birth, take care of the child, and even sacrifice her own future for the child.

His mother is the best example.

My mother used to be a leading performer in the city's cultural troupe.

After marrying her father and having several children, she could no longer perform on stage.

So she had no choice but to step down.

And then it really revolved around their four children.

She's even become just like any other mother.

She was calculating and nitpicking, saying one thing to someone's face and another behind their back. When she felt that Tan Ying was not doing well, she tried every means to obstruct her.

Later, her uncle persuaded her, and then Tan Ying was about to be promoted to factory director. Suddenly, she felt that marrying Tan Ying would not do his family any harm, but would actually help him.

Moreover, Tan Ying is a capable person; her family has never been a burden to her, so how could she possibly become a burden to their family?

So she disregarded her pride and went to Tan Ying's factory to ask about her well-being, not caring if people laughed at her.

In his memory, his young and beautiful mother stood on the stage, shining brightly.

What he remembers most vividly is the school sports meet, when his mother came to accompany him. The teachers, students, and parents all surrounded his mother, asking her all sorts of questions.

He felt extremely proud at the time.

He remained silent for a while before saying in a low voice, "Yingzi, you're right. It's true that many women don't fare well after marriage. They sacrifice their careers and their futures. But you can't assume that everyone will fare badly just because you see others doing poorly. You can't close off all your own paths because of that."

Tan Ying looked at him but didn't reply.

Guo Zhenhai added, “I know I haven’t done well enough before. I know I’ve hesitated and backed down. I also know that I wasn’t there for you when you needed me most.”

I'll feel guilty about this for the rest of my life. But Yingzi, can't people make mistakes? Can't we correct them if we make a mistake?

I've changed, I really have. I've made it very clear to my mom that she will never bother you again, and she won't interfere in our affairs.

Tan Ying leaned against a pillar in the pavilion, hands in her pockets, and said calmly, "Your mother isn't interfering anymore because I'm going to Beidu to be our factory director Lu's secretary. She's after my future career, not our relationship. You know that very well." Guo Zhenhai's expression changed slightly, but he still nodded. "I know. I don't deny it. That's just the kind of person my mother is; I know her better than you do. But Yingzi, it's better for her to value your future than to disapprove of you, isn't it? It's better for her to change her attitude than to continue opposing you, isn't it? I know this sounds materialistic and realistic, but that's reality. Who in this world can completely ignore reality?"

Tan Ying chuckled softly, a smile that held an indescribable quality: "You're getting better and better at talking."

Guo Zhenhai shook his head: "It's not that I'm good with words, it's that I've really thought a lot these past few days. I think, since we met, when have I ever used sweet talk in front of you? You know I'm not good with words. Every word I said today is what I truly think."

Tan Ying was silent for a moment, then asked, "When are you leaving for your further studies?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Zhenhai's eyes lit up immediately: "Early next month. I'll leave a few days later than you. I'll settle things here and then go over. Yingzi, when we get to Beidu, we won't be in the same unit, but we won't be far apart. I can visit you often, we can have a meal together, take a walk, just like... just like before."

Tan Ying neither said yes nor no, but simply asked, "Does your mother know about your studies in Beidu?"

Guo Zhenhai paused for a moment, then honestly replied, "I know."

Tan Ying laughed, but this time her smile carried a hint of coldness: "You're about to go to Beidu for further studies. Doesn't your mother think I'm even less worthy of you?"

Guo Zhenhai quickly shook his head: "No, no, really no. And I didn't ask anyone in my family for help to go to Beidu for further studies. I applied for it myself, really, you can believe me."

Tan Ying looked at him for a long while before saying, "I didn't deny your efforts. You were able to apply for the study opportunity, which is your own ability. I have never doubted that."

Guo Zhenhai felt a little relieved after hearing this.

He took two steps forward, getting closer to Tan Ying, and lowered his voice: "Yingzi, I know you have something on your mind. If I were in your shoes, I would too."

Tan Ying did not speak.

Guo Zhenhai continued, “I won’t pressure you, and I won’t rush you. It’s okay if you don’t want to give me an answer today. It’s okay if you don’t want to give me one tomorrow. I can wait. I just want you to know that I’m here, I’m in Beidu, right beside you. No matter what difficulties you encounter at work or in life, as long as you ask, I will definitely be there.”

Tan Ying lowered her head, looking at a small blade of grass growing from a crack in the pebbles on the pavilion ground, and after a long while said, "I understand. You can go back now, let me think about it some more."

Guo Zhenhai opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but seeing Tan Ying's expression, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

He knew Tan Ying's temperament, and that being able to say "Let me think about it some more" was already a big improvement.

Guo Zhenhai turned and walked away, but after a few steps he turned back and looked at him again.

Tan Ying was still standing in the pavilion, the wind blowing through her hair. Her expression was not very clear, but she stood there like a poplar tree, straight, quiet, and with an indescribable loneliness.

Guo Zhenhai felt a pang of sadness, but he didn't linger. He turned around and quickly walked out of the small park.

Tan Ying stood in the pavilion, watching Guo Zhenhai's figure disappear at the end of the cobblestone path.

She took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

Tan Ying looked up at the sky. The sky was very blue, with a few white clouds drifting slowly by, as if nothing had happened.

Tan Ying turned and walked out of the pavilion, heading towards her workplace.

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(End of this chapter)