Chapter 117 contains a hint of blame and helplessness.
Chapter 117 contains a hint of blame and helplessness.
"Don't you think Third Aunt wants to see us anymore?" Jia Zhang's voice was filled with resentment and confusion.
He Yuliang gently patted Jia Zhang's shoulder and tried to comfort her: "Maybe they have their own difficulties, we can't force them. As long as we live our lives well, they will come back one day."
Jia Zhang nodded, she knew that He Yuliang was right. No matter what happened, they had to face it bravely and believe that the future would be better.
However, the sudden disappearance of the three aunts brought an inexplicable sense of loss to the courtyard. The once lively courtyard became unusually deserted, and without the three aunts' teasing and laughter, the whole courtyard seemed to have lost its soul.
As the days passed, Jia Zhang often looked at the gate of the courtyard, expecting the return of the third aunt. But time passed little by little, and the figure of the third aunt never appeared.
Every corner of the courtyard is filled with thoughts and memories of the three aunts. They remembered everything the three aunts did for them, and the joy and warmth they brought them. But now, all this has become the past and can only remain in memory.
Jia Zhang was extremely worried and felt extremely disappointed and desperate about the old couple's departure. She felt that she had tried her best to keep them, but to no avail. So she decided to take the old couple to the neighborhood committee and seek help from the old director.
On a sunny afternoon, Jia Zhang brought the old couple to the neighborhood committee. The door of the neighborhood committee was open, and there were sounds of brisk conversation and laughter from inside. Jia Zhang led the old couple into the hall and saw the old director busy at his desk.
The old director was an elderly man, short in stature but vigorous in spirit. When he saw Jia Zhang and the old couple coming in, he smiled kindly.
"Aunt Jia, you are here. Is there anything I can help you with?" the old director asked enthusiastically.
Jia Zhang felt warm in her heart. She knew that the old director had always been a caring person in their neighborhood committee and was very enthusiastic and attentive to the residents.
"Old director, I have something I want to ask you for help. These are my old couple, they want to move out, and I would like to ask you to persuade them to stay." Jia Zhang said sincerely.
The old director frowned slightly, looked at the old couple and asked, "Grandpa, grandma, why do you want to move away? We have been here for many years, and we are all neighbors, right?"
The old couple lowered their heads and said nothing. The old director saw that they were in a complicated mood. He sighed and continued to persuade them: "In fact, when you have been together for a long time, friction and conflicts are inevitable. However, as long as you communicate more and are more tolerant, you can definitely solve the problem. I think you will feel very lonely after you move away. Why don't you consider it again?"
The old couple were a little shaken after hearing what the old director said. They also knew in their hearts that if they left this place, they would lose many precious memories and emotional ties.
“Director, we…” The old couple spoke with difficulty, but didn’t know how to express their thoughts.
Seeing this, Jia Zhang quickly added: "Yes, old couple, you just need to think it through. We are all a family, and we can't be separated because of a temporary misunderstanding."
The old couple was silent for a moment, they looked at each other, and then lowered their heads. Jia Zhang was anxious, she knew that the old couple's decision was crucial.
"Uncle, lady, please think about it again. We are waiting for your decision here." The old director said sincerely.
The old couple nodded silently, indicating that they would reconsider it. Seeing this, Jia Zhang was filled with joy, as she knew that the old director's persuasion would definitely work.
Therefore, under the patient persuasion of the old director, the old couple finally decided to stay here temporarily and think about their future. They knew that leaving was not the only way to solve the problem. Only by facing the problem can they find the real solution.
Yan Jie Di's determination was firm and clear, and she reiterated her departure, as if she was ready to leave completely. He Yuliang began to feel a little guilty, because he realized that if Jie Di really left, he would face a lonely and difficult future.
Sitting in the living room, He Yuliang stared at Yan Jie Di, with countless emotions in his heart. He tried to find a way, a way to keep Jie Di, but he found himself helpless.
"Jie Di, are you really leaving?" He Yuliang's voice trembled a little, and he tried to hide his inner uneasiness.
Jie Di raised her head and looked at He Yuliang firmly, her expression full of determination and firmness.
"Yes, Yuliang, I have made up my mind. There is no future between us." Jie Di's voice was calm and firm, without any hesitation.
He Yuliang felt a sense of despair, knowing that it was pointless to persuade Jie Di any further. He was silent for a moment, then sighed softly.
"If you really decide to leave, I won't stop you. But I hope you can think it over carefully and don't make hasty decisions." He Yuliang's voice was full of helplessness and disappointment.
After listening to He Yuliang's words, Jie Di's heart was also full of contradictions and entanglements. She knew what her decision meant for their future, but she could no longer bear it.
"Yuliang, I know your intentions, but I have made up my mind. There is no way for us to continue." Jie Di's voice was full of regret and helplessness.
He Yuliang was speechless. He knew that Jie Di had made up her mind and no amount of persuasion would help. He could only accept this fact silently, even though his heart was filled with pain and helplessness.
Jie Di stood up, looked at He Yuliang deeply, and then turned and left the living room. Her back looked lonely and determined, as if telling He Yuliang that she was ready to leave.
He Yuliang sat in the living room, his heart full of contradictions and entanglements. On the one hand, he wanted to keep Jie Di and hoped to make up for his previous mistakes, but on the other hand, his self-esteem made him unwilling to bow his head and apologize easily.
"Yuliang, are you really unwilling to apologize?" Jia Zhang's voice suddenly sounded in the living room, breaking the silence.
He Yuliang raised his head and looked into Jia Zhang's eyes. He knew that he could no longer avoid this question.
"Mom, I..." He Yuliang hesitated to speak, his heart full of contradictions and entanglements.
"Yuliang, Jie Di has given so much to you, can't you just apologize for her?" There was a hint of blame and helplessness in Jia Zhang's voice.
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