Spring River Chasing the Moon

Xu Qingyan believed that he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a father to his son, and they saw each other very rarely throughout the year.

Most of the time, Xu Qingyan heard news about Xu Zhiye from his wife Yan Zi.

He always knew that Xu Zhi was also very good, and he looked forward to him taking over his position one day.

But, right now...

Looking at Xu Zhiye's expressionless face in front of him, Xu Qingyan remembered that ever since Xu Zhiye returned to the Xu family from his grandfather's place, he seemed to have become less and less fond of smiling.

"Did you go to your grandfather's today?"

Xu Qingyan looked at Xu Zhiye and for a moment didn't know how to communicate with the child.

Who would have thought that Secretary Xu, who usually has the final say in public, also has such a side to him.

"Ah."

Xu Zhi also nodded. He knew that his father would not look for him for no reason. He must know something.

Xu Zhi also thought that this was the best way, he didn't even need to speak up, he was planning to have a good chat with his parents anyway.

"Dad, just say what you want to say."

Xu Zhi also closed the door, asked Xu Qingyan to sit next to him, and stood aside.

"I ran into an old friend today, and he told me that you were planning to go abroad. Are you planning to study abroad?"

It was difficult for Xu Qingyan to describe how shocked he was when he heard about this, but the people in front of him were all old friends of decades, and they were all praising how outstanding and reassuring Xu Zhiye was. Secretary Xu could only nod his head and could not say anything.

"Yes, I want to go abroad."

Now that his father knew about it, Xu Zhi didn't plan to keep it secret any longer.

"Tell me what you think."

Xu Qingyan knew that Xu Zhiye's temper was actually inherited from their Xu family. Starting from his father, he was stubborn and never changed his mind. It was the same with him, and of course Xu Zhiye was the same.

It’s just that Xu Zhiye has been trying so hard to complete their arrangements for so many years that they seem to have forgotten to listen to the true voice in his heart.

"I have never thought about following the same path as my grandfather and you. I just want to do what I like."

Xu Zhi also spoke slowly.

"Dad, when you were little, you were also called Commander Xu's son. Maybe you can't empathize with me because you are Secretary Xu now. And I have become Commander Xu's grandson and Secretary Xu's son."

"But I am who I am. I don't want to be anyone else's appendage, including the Xu family. I don't want to be another Secretary Xu."

"And most importantly, none of you really understand me. Dad, you can become Secretary Xu because you are wholeheartedly dedicated to the people. You care about the development of South City and you care about the people. But I am not like that. I only care about the people I want to care about. Whether other people are doing well or not is irrelevant to me."

"So, I can't stay in South City. No matter where I am in South City, I am under the control of my grandfather and the Xu family. I want to go abroad, and I don't need my family to pay for my study abroad. I want to see if I can realize my own value by relying on myself."

After saying that, Xu Zhi also looked at Xu Qingyan's reaction.

Xu Zhi was not afraid of what Xu Qingyan said. He understood his father. Although Xu Qingyan might have the same expectation as his grandfather in his heart that he could move towards the future set by the Xu family, the difference between Xu Qingyan and his grandfather was that everything could be discussed. If it made sense, it would not be a bad idea to give it a try. This has been Secretary Xu's principle of life for so many years.

After Xu Zhiye finished speaking, the only sounds left in the room were the shallow breathing of two people.

"Have you thought about it?"

After a long time, Xu Qingyan asked this question, but his voice was a little hoarse.

"Well, this is probably the thing I've thought about most clearly in all these years."

Xu Zhi also replied.

"It's just that I haven't told my grandfather yet."

Thinking of his grandfather, Xu Zhi sighed unconsciously. To him, his grandfather was a complex existence. He had love and respect for him, but also a hint of reluctance.

He had many opportunities to speak out what was in his heart, but he just didn't open his mouth because he could probably guess what Xu Wen's reaction would be, and there was no point in saying it.

Xu Wen is not like Xu Qingyan. When Xu Wen said this today, Xu Qingyan's real thoughts in his heart were probably dissatisfied. However, Xu Qingyan knew clearly that he would not change because of anyone's opposition, so he was unwilling to take the risk of a quarrel between father and son and confront him.

But my grandfather was different. He fought his way out of the army, especially in recent years. Anything out of control would make him explode immediately.

Xu Zhi also didn't want to have a conflict with his grandfather, so he didn't plan to tell anyone about going abroad for the time being.

"Don't tell your grandfather yet. I'll talk to him when I have a chance."

Xu Qingyan also felt sorry for his son. Since the matter could not be changed, there was no need to let his son bear the anger of his father.

Xu Zhi was a little surprised when he heard Xu Qingyan say that.

"Thanks dad."

Xu Qingyan looked at his son and patted his shoulder awkwardly.

"In fact, no matter who you become in the future, you will always be the one we are most proud of."

Xu Qingyan spoke in a low voice.

"I believe your grandfather will figure it out one day. Don't blame him."

Xu Zhi also knew that his grandfather was doing this for his own good. He nodded to Xu Qingyan to show that he understood.