NOVPUBChapter 320 -320 Opening Your Heart (Extra Chapter for Monthly Ticket)
Chapter 320 -320 Opening Your Heart (Extra Chapter for Monthly Ticket)
Bai Xiao had called Liu Baoguo, and when he picked up the phone, he was relieved to know that Liu Hong was with Bai Xiao.
“Xiao, this silly girl, left without saying a word, just left us a note saying she had gone out to work, which worried her mom and me a lot. Since she is with you now, please take good care of her. Mainly because she has never traveled far before, I really can’t rest easy.
Don’t worry, in a couple of days her mom and I will come to take her back, I promise not to cause you any trouble.”
Liu Hong had seen Bai Xiao make the call and had been listening in by the phone the whole time.
Upon hearing this, she looked displeased and made faces at Bai Xiao.
Bai Xiao shook her head, “Godfather, some things aren’t appropriate for me to discuss with you, and you might not like to hear them, but I feel they still need to be said. Liu Hong is no longer a child, and she isn’t attending school anymore. Initially, Liu Hong was a high school student; if you want her to marry and stay in the countryside, she wouldn’t like that kind of life. Even if she truly got married, I’m afraid she wouldn’t live a peaceful life.
Since she has already come here this time, I think you should not come over either. Let her experience the world here. After all, Liu Hong is still young and has a certain level of education, which means she has a broader range of job opportunities here. Who knows, maybe Liu Hong will find her own opportunities.
She is still young, and you should give her some opportunities to venture out on her own. Maybe, Liu Hong might have a different life?” These were words only she could say, as an outsider with clarity, Liu Baoguo and his wife were deeply concerned out of love.
Sometimes, they couldn’t see clearly, always hoping to keep their daughter close to their side, not wishing for her to make any mistakes.
Liu Baoguo sighed, “Xiao, I know you’re a college graduate with insights and understanding. I’m just afraid Liu Hong will go down the wrong path. This kid is bold and wild, I know, and this little village can’t confine her. But ever since the Han Dazhi incident, I’ve regretted not being stricter with her, which might have prevented such a situation.
I’m mainly afraid that she might go out and misjudge people, getting tricked. A mistake for a young girl is already unavoidable, but if anything goes wrong again, it could ruin her entire life.
But after hearing what you said today, I think you’re right. Even if Liu Hong really got married here in the village, she’d probably still cause nonstop trouble at home. Alright. Your godmother and I won’t come, we’ll listen to you. Let her work there in peace. The only requirement we have for her is, we don’t seek any superficial glory, just that she lives an honest life, that’s all. Her parents will always welcome her back with open arms.”
Liu Hong’s eyes turned red in an instant.
Bai Xiao handed the phone to her.
She went to clean up the dishes.
“Dad!”
As soon as Liu Hong spoke, her throat was already choked up.
When Liu Baoguo heard his daughter’s voice, he finally felt reassured.
This girl had only left a letter saying she’d gone out to work, hadn’t brought much clothing, and had only her usual pocket money on her, which made the couple very worried.
Now, hearing her voice and knowing that she was safe and had reached the provincial city where Bai Xiao was, he felt much more at ease, especially comforted by the fact that his daughter had managed to travel from such a distance to another city, a big city at that, and had found Bai Xiao, he couldn’t help but feel proud of her.
If she were going out alone, she would probably feel frightened, let alone the fact that her daughter had never traveled far from home before.
“Girl, you’ve grown up now, and you’re braver too. You even left a note for your parents and ran away from home.” It wasn’t a joke but bitterness.
The older her daughter grew, the more uneasy he felt.
“Dad, I know I did wrong this time. I shouldn’t have left without discussing it properly with you, sneaking away on my own. Dad, please give me a chance. While I’m still unmarried and young, let me try my luck outside. When I sat on the train alone and arrived here, looking at this unfamiliar city—it’s so different from our home, with tall buildings and a sea of cars.
I want to see if I have the ability to carve out a bit of sky for myself. You wouldn’t believe how shocked I was when I arrived at Bai Xiao’s place, her hospital, her dorm, and the conditions there—they’re unbelievably good. Honestly, I felt a bit envious and jealous.
Your daughter isn’t stupid, she might not be as good as Bai Xiao academically, but I, too, graduated from high school. I want to see what I can achieve here with my own efforts.
If in the future I accomplish nothing, at least I will have tried and known that I did, and it just wasn’t successful. Then I can’t blame anyone else. But if I never tried or struggled, and just married and lived a simple life in the countryside, I would regret it in the future.
So, don’t worry. After going through the Han Dazhi incident, I’ve learned my lesson. Trust me, I’m not the naive Liu Hong anymore. I will firmly remember this lesson. Dad, tell mom not to worry, I’ll come back to see you during the New Year.” Words from the heart were spoken, and suddenly it felt like the distance between her and her parents had closed. Those reasons that once couldn’t be explained suddenly became clear to her.
It’s not that her parents didn’t understand these reasons; they were just worried about her.
This worry made them unable to let go, unable to let her venture out on her own.
It was because they loved her, wholeheartedly, without a hint of selfishness. They loved her and therefore wanted to protect her.
Liu Baoguo was also teary on the other end of the phone.
This was the first time his daughter had spoken such touching, heartwarming words to him, proving that she had grown up and become sensible.
At least she understood the reasons now.
“Okay, okay, girl, take good care of yourself out there. No matter how tired, always eat well and stay hydrated. No matter how hard you want to try, your health is your capital. Without good health, you can’t perform any job well.
Also, when you’re out there, be more observant and cautious, do more, talk less. Remember, trouble often starts with words. And wherever you are, make sure to work hard. Don’t mind if people call you naive, as long as you are diligent, it will definitely pay off. Those who are deceitful never end well.
I’ve been a village chief for many years and I understand; don’t think the leaders don’t talk much and seem cordial to everyone, they know who is hardworking and who is deceitful. They have a scale in their heart, when the time comes to choose people, they naturally pick those who are trustworthy.
This time, I won’t say more. Just don’t worry about your mom and me, we are doing well at home. As long as you can take care of yourself, we’ll be happy. We’re waiting for your return during the New Year, believing that you’ll do well.”
This time, father and daughter truly opened their hearts to each other, dissolving all incomprehensible barriers between them, leaving only deep care and love among family members.
