A son-in-law who lives with his wife's parents.
This profession has never been an easy one since ancient tis.
Had this been in the past, the status of a son-in-law who moves in with his wife's family could be lower than that of a house steward, and even a princely son-in-law might not have it much better.
Of course, the old lady actually had no intention of really making him beco a son-in-law who lives with his wife's parents.
Her questions were just a way to test the character of the young man before her.
If Xu Musen had actually agreed, she would have found it inappropriate.
Although they really hoped that An Nuannuan could live with them forever.
They also knew that they were old now, and sooner or later, An Nuannuan would have to walk her own path in life.
If Xu Musen had truly agreed to be a son-in-law who lives with his wife's parents, they would have been even more concerned. If a man can't even have confidence in himself, how can he take good care of his family mbers?
An Nuannuan's personality has flaws in many aspects and must have soone who can take care of her.
The old lady was very satisfied with Xu Musen's response just now. It's not bad for a young man to be a bit confident; at the very least, it proved he had ideas, decisiveness, and a sense of responsibility.
Moreover, his words about An Nuannuan were very sincere; there was no grand vow or promise of wealth and glory.
The simplest, "I will definitely not let her go hungry."
In this age where dying of hunger is a difficult feat, that is the simplest, but also the most sincere promise.
The old lady nodded her head.
When she looked at Xu Musen, her eyes beca even softer.
The old lady spoke up, "Actually just now, I was deliberately asking those questions, so don't take it to heart."
Xu Musen shook his head and smiled, "Of course not. You're concerned about Nuannuan. If it were my own child, I might have asked even more."
The old lady nodded her head, and her tone softened, "It's no wonder that Nuannuan likes being with you. Nuannuan has never lived like a normal person because of her leg injury, and moreover, her mother passed away early, and her dad is oftentis unable to return ho. We've always been worried about whether Nuannuan would be able to integrate normally into society."
The old lady felt a pang in her heart whenever she ntioned these two children. It was tough for her to hold back her sorrow.
Xu Musen was also slightly contemplative and asked, "Grandma, may I ask what happened to Nuannuan's mom...?"
The old lady sighed and slowly began, "It was six or seven years ago, when they were living in Sichuan and Chongqing, her mother's hotown. But one night, there was an earthquake. Her mom protected the children with her body, bearing the falling beam... Her dad's legs were crushed, and he could only watch her pass away..."
Saying this, the old lady's eyes reddened against her will, and the elder gentleman handed her a handkerchief; it was a pain that the whole family shared.
Xu Musen had not expected such a story and rembered An Shanhai's leg, indeed he walked with a limp.
Xu Musen couldn't fathom what it was like to experience such a natural disaster, but watching one's most beloved mother pass away while protecting oneself must have been a shadow that An Nuannuan, who was just a teenager at that ti, could never shake off for the rest of her life.
"Moreover, Nuannuan's legs and spine were also injured in the accident, she was almost paralyzed, then she was sent to Zheng City, and later... she t you."
Xu Musen suddenly understood. No wonder... six years ago, An Nuannuan was crying in the hospital room. For a teen, that was an enormous psychological shadow.
"So, you see, Nuannuan has had a hard life. Her mother passed away when she was just a teenager, and she had to lie in bed for so many years. Her father has always blad himself for not protecting them and felt too ashad to face them; he never managed to get over it and has since been traveling constantly for work to numb himself."
As the old lady spoke, her tears couldn't help but fall. For the two elders, outliving one's child was the greatest sorrow.
"For so many years, Nuannuan has really been alone. Other than painting, she would just daydream. We feel heartache for her, but are powerless. We can provide her with the best material life, but we're helpless with the obstacle in her heart, until she t you."
There was relief and gratitude in the old lady's tone, "These past six months, we've seen the changes in Nuannuan. She talks more, works harder during training, and sotis she even initiates conversation about you. Every ti you say you're coming to visit her, she waits for you early. Especially since you got her half ownership of that milk tea shop.
Nuannuan smiles more and has friends to talk to now. You've brought all this to her."
The old lady, with a tone of entrustnt, added, "So, I won't object to the two of you being together. In fact, I think it's very good. It's just that Nuannuan thinks differently from ordinary people in many ways."
"I hope you can be more tolerant of her in the future, and don't let her suffer any grievances."
There was a sense of entrustnt in the old lady's tone; after all, they were old now, even if they lived long lives, how many more years could they have?
All they hoped for was a good future for the children.
"Grandpa, Grandma, please rest assured, Nuannuan is just as important to . I like her sincerity, her tenderness, and her empathetic nature. What she has brought to is also invaluable."
Many images surfaced in Xu Musen's mind. An Nuannuan, this simple and naïve girl, had done a lot for him as well.
Most importantly, he felt a sense of respect and freedom with An Nuannuan.
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