Auntie, I-I'll try my best to stand up."
The middle-aged woman sighed again and said,""There's no shortage of hardworking people in this world. Xia Qiu, what makes you think you can stand up? I'm older than you and have seen more people and experienced more things than you. In this society, there are thousands of hardworking people.
It's already a blessing for one out of a hundred thousand hardworking people to stand out, but how many of these people who stand out can stand to the end? Xia Ji, you're still young and haven't experienced any big storms or setbacks, but I believe that in these three months, you should have experienced the cruelty and cold-bloodedness of this society."
Xia Qiu sighed in her heart. She had experienced a lot in the past three months.
The middle-aged woman continued," Xiaqiu, what I'm doing now will make you embarrassed, upset, angry, and even hate me. But I have to do this because Linglong is my only daughter. I can't let her live a life without a future with you."
"If you really like Linglong and want her best, then please let her go. If she follows you, she'll have a hard life in the future. If you let her go now, she'll have a better life in the future. Xia Ji, I'm begging you, let her go."
The bitterness in Xia Qiu's heart intensified. She looked up at the middle-aged woman and said softly,"" Auntie, Linglong is your daughter. I can understand how you feel as a mother, so I don't blame you or hate you. If Linglong agrees to break up, I won't have any objections. I'll stay far away from Linglong. If she doesn't agree, I won't betray her."
"No, Xia Qiu, whether Ling Long agrees or not, as a responsible boy, you have to let go. This is for you and for Ling Long. It's painful for the two of you to be separated now, but it's better than suffering for the rest of your life for food, clothing, housing, and diesel.
"Xiaqiu, you're a good and sensible child. Linglong is my heart and I hope you can understand the difficulties of being a mother. I don't want my daughter to suffer in the future. If you don't be a responsible person and let go, you'll harm her for the rest of her life."
" Auntie, I'll take responsibility for my own matters, but that's not how I should take responsibility. If Linglong doesn't agree and I choose to give up, it'll be my betrayal to her. If Linglong asks to leave, don't worry, Auntie. I won't have any entanglements with Linglong in the future," Xia Qiu said softly.
Hearing Xia Ji's words, the middle-aged woman was slightly anxious and said in a sad voice,"Xia Qiu, you're a good child. You should know how difficult your life will be in the future. Are you really willing to see Ling Long live the same difficult life as you?
"Xia Qiu, I'm begging you. For Linglong's future, for Linglong's happiness, if you still love Linglong, if you still feel heartache for her, you should know how to give up. You should choose to endure this hardship alone. This is the responsibility of a man, not dragging the woman you like into this abyss to struggle and survive."
Hearing these words, Xia Qiu felt an inexplicable sadness in her heart. She was right. Although she didn't want to part with Ling Long, she should be able to bear the pain alone. What kind of love was this? What kind of responsibility was this? It was better to separate.
After a long silence, he reached out to wipe the corner of his slightly red eyes and said softly," Alright, I promise you. I'll let go and let Linglong live a better life. Auntie, you're right. I can handle this kind of life alone. There's no need to drag Linglong into it, but I still want to see her."
Xia Qiu's voice was choked with sobs as she said this.
The middle-aged woman felt some pity in her heart when she heard the slight sobs in the voice. She said softly, Xia Xiaqiu, if it weren't for this incident in your family, I would be very satisfied with you. Really, very satisfied. If you and Linglong were to get together in the future, not only would I not separate you two, I would also give you my best wishes. But now…Xia Ji, I'm sorry."
I understand, and I won't blame you."
"I just want to see Linglong one last time."
The middle-aged woman was slightly solemn for a moment, then shook her head and said," Xiaqiu, I'm glad that you're so understanding, but I think it's best that you two don't meet again. For you and Linglong, it's better to be decisive when the time comes. That way, everyone will feel more at ease."
With a crisp sound, he took out a stack of cash from his bag and handed it to Xia Qiu." Linglong will go to England to study, so let's end this matter. This 100,000 yuan is a little help from Auntie. Xia Ji, finish university in peace. Only after you finish university will you have a better chance of finding a good job and getting out of your current predicament."
" Linglong went to England to study? Xia Ji felt bitter in his heart.
Linglong's father and I had planned to study there."
" But I've never heard Linglong mention going to England to study?
In the past, we didn't mention this to her because we didn't have a spot. But now that the school has a spot, we decided in a hurry."
Xia Qiu felt bitter when she heard these answers. She probably made this decision to make sure that Exquisite would never see her again. Xia Qiu looked up at the money and smiled bitterly. Auntie, are you giving Linglong and me break-up fees?"
The middle-aged woman was silent for a moment and said,"Xia Qiu, please don't misunderstand. I'm just trying to help you. You're a very good and sensible child. I don't want to see you end your university life like this. Xia Ji, I'm not looking down on you, I'm not trying to hurt you, and I'm not using this money to humiliate you.
"Auntie isn't that powerful, nor is she such a shameless person. However, we have to lower our heads in the current situation. When it's time to compromise, we have to compromise. Xia Ji, although this 100,000 yuan isn't much, it's enough for you to finish your two years of university. Auntie also hopes that you can finish university."
Xia Qiu lowered her head and smiled bitterly. She said,"" I can understand what you're saying and your difficulties, but is it difficult to see Linglong for the last time? Even if it is, I can just call her."
The middle-aged woman said softly," Linglong is going to study in England. She's going back to her hometown to say goodbye to her grandparents and relatives. Xiaqiu, even if you two met for the last time and spoke on the phone for the last time, so what? It'll only make the two of you even sadder."
Xia Qiu's eyes reddened again. After a long while, she said softly,"" In order to separate Linglong and me, you arranged everything so well. Alright, since the outcome is already like this, I'll just disappear. Just like you said, so what if I see you? So what if I talk to you on the phone? It'll only make me sad."
Then, he slowly got up and said," Since that's the case, then so be it. You should keep this money for yourself. I'll pay off my family's debts myself. I'll also make my own decisions about my studies. If I use this money to finish my studies, I'll look down on myself."
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the cafe. However, just as he took a few steps, he turned around and said," Auntie, Linglong is my girlfriend. She's the girl that I once wanted to protect with my entire life. Now that things have come to this, there's nothing for me to complain about. I can only wish Linglong happiness in the future and hope that she'll really be as happy as you said."
After saying that, she turned around and walked out of the door without looking back. However, the sight of her back made people feel a sense of pity and sorrow. The middle-aged woman watched Xia Qiu leave and sighed in relief. She didn't know if what she did was right or wrong, but for the sake of her daughter's future, she had to make the choice she thought was right.
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