Chapter: 2880
“Of course it’s true,” He Zhiqiu said earnestly. “I’m not stuck in the past, and you’re not old either. You need a companion in your life. If you really can win over Aunt Han, I will fully support you—100 percent. Don’t worry! Go for it! If you need my help, just let me know.”
He Zhiqiu felt a shift in her feelings toward her father. She had often blamed him for her mother’s death, believing he was responsible. But after her experiences in Syria, she found herself more understanding of him.
Her father had worked hard for many years to provide a better life for their family. Despite earning millions, he had never strayed from their family and was always devoted to them. Balancing work and family is tough, and many fathers spend most of their time working, which is not easy at all.
Now that her father was single and older, he missed the warmth and care that a partner brings. People often say that spouses are companions, and without one, life can feel incomplete. As a daughter, she didn’t want her father to be alone. Even though she was there for him, she knew a partner was still important.
When He Yuanjiang heard his daughter’s words, he felt touched and grateful. But with so many people around them, he responded vaguely, “I appreciate your concern, and I’m glad you feel this way. As for my relationship with Aunt Han, let’s just see how things go.”
He Zhiqiu quickly replied, “But how can you just let things happen? Aunt Han is amazing! You can’t just wait and see!”
Aunt Han is unaware of how many suitors are interested in her. “You must do your best to win her over!” He Yuanjiang said nervously.
He Yuanjiang stammered, “Uh… let’s talk about this at home!”
Charlie Wade, who was listening quietly, felt a bit uneasy. “Considering this, what are Xiao Changkun’s chances of success?” he wondered.
“Uncle He has been pushed into a corner, leaving him with few advantages. The only thing going for him is that he was Aunt Han’s first love,” Charlie thought. “But he’s so timid! He never dared to pursue Aunt Han openly, and he wasn’t brave enough to divorce Ma Lanti. Whenever he saw Aunt Han, he acted like a scared mouse. I can imagine Aunt Han being disappointed in him during her time back in China.”
Charlie glanced at He Yuanjiang beside him. “I have to say, Uncle He is a really great guy. He may not have the highest education or income, but he has more energy than Xiao Changkun. Plus, Uncle He is widowed, so he can be with Aunt Han openly and even marry her. That puts him in a much better position than the old man.”
From Charlie’s objective point of view, he believed that Han Meiqing and He Yuanjiang, both educated and refined individuals, would make a wonderful couple. On the other hand, he thought Xiao Changkun didn’t deserve Han Meiqing at all.
Sure, they may have started on equal ground during their first love, but over the years, things had changed.
For the past two to three decades, Han Meiqing has been rising in her career, while Xiao Changkun has been facing struggles. Now, they are separated by a great distance of a thousand miles. Given this situation, even if they were to come together, it’s likely that their relationship wouldn’t last long.