Hidden truth, intricate love

Gu Beichen was distraught after receiving Su Wanqing's call. He knew this incident wasn't just Xiaoya's outburst of emotion; it was a clash of family values ​​and personal feelings. He quickly rushed to Su Wanqing's residence, ready to face this sudden family crisis. Filled with anxiety, Gu Beichen drove through the bustling city, heading straight for Su Wanqing's apartment. As night fell and the streetlights came on, his shadow flickered outside the car window, reflecting his current anxiety.

When he walked into the apartment hallway, the tension was palpable. Xiaoya sat there, tears welling in her eyes, while Su Wanqing stood nearby, her face visibly troubled but still composed. Gu Beichen's mother sat on the sofa, her displeasure evident.

"Beichen, you're here." Gu Beichen's mother's tone was a little cold, and she obviously had a grudge against Su Wanqing.

Gu Beichen did not respond immediately, but walked towards Su Wanqing, his eyes full of concern: "Wanqing, are you okay?"

Su Wanqing shook her head slightly, her voice calm and firm: "I'm fine, Beichen. But we need to solve the problem at hand."

When Xiaoya saw Gu Beichen, her emotions lost control again: "Brother Beichen, you can't let her do this to us!"

Gu Beichen took a deep breath, his voice calm but full of strength: "Xiaoya, I understand how you feel, but I can't give up Wanqing and I's happiness because of this. You should understand that feelings can't be forced."

Xiaoya's tears welled up again, and her voice choked: "But Brother Beichen, I...I can't let go."

Gu Beichen's mother also stood up at this time, her tone firm: "Beichen, you can't treat Xiaoya like this. She is a friend of our family and we watched her grow up."

Gu Beichen turned to his mother, a look of pain in his eyes: "Mom, I understand your concerns, but I can't give up my love because of this. Wanqing is my choice, and I hope you can respect my decision."

Su Wanqing also stood up at this time. She walked to Gu Beichen and held his hand: "Beichen, we don't need other people's approval, we just need to love each other."

Gu Beichen squeezed Su Wanqing's hand, nodded to her, and then turned to his mother and Xiaoya: "I appreciate Xiaoya's kindness to me in the past, but I can't sacrifice Wanqing and me for this. I hope you can understand."

Xiaoya sat on the sofa, the air around her frozen. Her tears had dried, leaving only traces on her face. Gu Beichen's words echoed in her ears, each one like a hammer hitting her heart. Her mood went from excitement to despair, and now to powerlessness, as if she had experienced an emotional roller coaster.

Gu Beichen's mother, a woman who has always valued her family's reputation and traditional values, is now experiencing a fierce inner struggle in the face of her son's insistence. Her face is filled with complex emotions: sympathy for Xiaoya, dissatisfaction with Su Wanqing, but more importantly, worry for her son's well-being.

"Beichen," Mother Gu finally spoke, her voice trembling, "Have you really decided? Do you know how much trouble and criticism your choice will bring us?"

Gu Beichen held Su Wanqing's hand tightly, his eyes firm and affectionate: "Mom, I know this is not easy, but I love Wanqing and she loves me too. I believe that as long as we love each other, nothing can stop us."

Mother Gu looked at her son and Su Wanqing's tightly clasped hands, then at Xiaoya's heartbroken expression, and a feeling of powerlessness welled up in her heart. She knew that no matter how much she insisted, she couldn't change her son's heart. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then slowly opened them, her tone finally softening: "Beichen, from childhood to adulthood, I have always been thinking about you and hoping that you can be happy. If you think Su Wanqing is your happiness, then I... I can only accept it.

Gu Beichen's mother looked at Xiaoya, a trace of pity flashing in her eyes.

Su Wanqing walked gently to Xiaoya's side. Her voice was soft and sympathetic. "Xiaoya, I know this is hard for you, but Beichen's heart already belongs to me. I hope we can find a way for everyone to be happy."

Xiaoya raised her head, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion and help. She looked at Gu Beichen, then at Su Wanqing, and finally turned to Gu Beichen's mother, hoping to find some support.

Gu Beichen's mother took a deep breath. She walked over to Xiaoya and patted her hand gently. "Xiaoya, we should respect Beichen's decision. You are a good girl and will find your happiness. Auntie has always regarded you as the best candidate for daughter-in-law, but your brother Beichen has someone in his heart. Auntie can't help you. I believe that one day you will meet someone who loves you as much as you do."

Xiaoya's lips trembled slightly. She tried hard to suppress her emotions, then slowly stood up and faced Gu Beichen and Su Wanqing: "Brother Beichen, Sister Wanqing, I...I know I can't force it. I will try to accept it and let it go."

Gu Beichen stepped forward, his eyes filled with gratitude and apology: "Xiaoya, thank you for your understanding. I sincerely hope you can be happy. In my heart, you will always be my sister."

Su Wanqing also reached out and held Xiaoya's hand: "We will all be by your side and support you!"

Xiaoya nodded. Although her heart was still filled with reluctance and pain, she knew she had to be strong and move forward. She took a deep breath and forced a smile. "I will do it, for myself and for you."

With Xiaoya's agreement, the atmosphere in the room gradually relaxed. Gu Beichen and Su Wanqing looked at each other. They knew this was a difficult decision, but a necessary one. Gu Beichen's mother knew she didn't need to force anything, and she also hoped her son would have a happy future.