Seeing that her mother was extremely busy, she still remembered her mother's affairs.

So Du Yueqing quickly advised, "Mom, don't bother. When I come home every day, he's either eating or sleeping. How can I hold him?"

Mrs. Du took off her apron, wiped her hands, and sat down next to her beloved daughter. Seeing that her daughter was being so irresponsible, she gently tapped her head.

She said with exasperation, "You, you are such a scatterbrain! Children don't remember things when they are young, and I didn't say anything when you weren't close to An Zhao. But he is three years old now, which is the age when he should be able to remember things."

"If you don't take this opportunity to build a relationship with him, when he grows up and becomes more sensible, he might have a problem with you if you try to get close to him again."

At this point, Du's mother started nagging again: "Qingqing, I know you're busy, and I understand. But when you're on vacation, take Anzhao with you when you go out to play. You two should take advantage of this time to build up your relationship. Look at you two now, you're not affectionate at all."

Du Yueqing didn't care about any of that. She said nonchalantly, "We are mother and son by blood, and we have a very good relationship. Besides, I see him every day when I come back. How can we not have feelings for each other?"

Mrs. Du didn't think so. She said earnestly, "You don't spend much time with him when you come back. At least say something nice to him and talk to him about your feelings."

Du Yueqing thought her mother was standing up for her beloved grandson, so she acted coquettishly in a strange way.

"Mom~ This little guy has only known you for three years? I've known you for over twenty years, how can you scold me for him now? I'm so sad."

Seeing her daughter's mischievous antics, Du's mother was both amused and exasperated. "Who am I doing this for? It's all for you!"

If you don't build a good relationship with your child now, what will you do when you get old? I'm worried he won't be filial to you in the future.

Mrs. Du looked at her beautiful daughter with loving eyes. "Your father and I are getting old. If we go first, who will be with you? You are our own flesh and blood. How can we not worry about you? It's because we can't bear to leave you!"

Mr. Du, standing beside him, also said earnestly, "No matter what, Zhaozhao is a descendant of the Wang family. I'm just afraid that he will be closer to the Wang family when he grows up. Then you'll have wasted your time."

Du's mother nodded repeatedly, looking at Wang Anzhao, who was watching cartoons intently on the sofa not far away.

She lowered her voice and said to her daughter, "We've spent a lot of time and energy on Zhaozhao, hoping that when he grows up and we're no longer around, he'll remember our kindness and treat you better."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Du, who was standing nearby, put down his newspaper and nodded in agreement.

Looking at his beloved daughter, whom he had always been so proud of, Mr. Du said with a worried expression:

“I used to think that the person who would stay with you the longest in the future would definitely be your future husband.”

Du Jianxin paused, looked at Wang Anzhao, and then said to his daughter, "But you have been through a failed marriage, which makes me very uneasy about entrusting you to other strangers."

“I still believe that children are the ones who can always be with you. You and your child are blood relatives, and you have the closest connection when the child is in your womb. When the child grows up, he or she will accompany you through the long years.”

Du Jianxin concluded, "Tell me, if Zhaozhao isn't close to you anymore, how can we feel at ease after your mother and I are gone? We won't have peace of mind."

Du Jianxin felt a pang of sadness whenever he thought about his daughter's miserable old age.

Du Yueqing listened to her parents' words and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

She looked at Wang Anzhao not far away; the little guy was laughing heartily at the cartoon.

Mrs. Du thought that her daughter seemed to have a boyfriend. She remembered seeing Zhao Hesheng at school and how reckless he was, so she reminded her daughter.

"And your current boyfriend isn't any better. He's too petty. You should break up with him as soon as you have the chance. Last time I saw him at school, he turned around and left as soon as he saw me without even saying hello. He's so stingy."

After thinking it over, Mr. Du realized that what he was about to say might not be appropriate.

But he couldn't help but say, "This Mr. Zhao you're dating is indeed handsome. If you like him, spend more time with him, but just have fun with him. Don't take it seriously, and definitely don't get married. He's not right for you."

Mr. Du is so old; he's seen all sorts of storms.

He understood, of course, that people should be kind-hearted, but Yueqing was his daughter, and he couldn't raise her to be so innocent and kind.

People who are innocent and kind don't necessarily live a good life.

Yueqing has no siblings to rely on. If she is too straightforward and kind, no one will protect her in the future. How can her father be at ease?

After all, he and his wife are getting old, and with society developing so fast, they are almost falling behind the times.

Du Jianxin was somewhat respected in Anshan, a small county town, and was considered a prominent figure outside the county.

But he's already over 50 and will be retiring in a few years.

In this realistic society where relationships are maintained by personal connections, the saying "when people leave, the tea cools" may be a bit cruel, but it is an unavoidable reality.

Yueqing nodded. Her thoughts were exactly the same as her father's. As for liking it, she really didn't.

Yueqing is not lacking in love. She grew up in the love of her parents, who gave her so much love that it was almost overflowing.

She doesn't lack love at all, and she certainly doesn't seek love from others.

Thinking back to the various melodramatic love relationships she witnessed among her classmates during her university years, Yueqing sighed and thought: Love has such a short shelf life; she's not suited for that kind of relationship.

Love is nonexistent for her. She doesn't love her ex-husband, and she has no interest in Zhao Hesheng.

Even her son… Yueqing thought to herself, she didn’t seem to feel anything about it.

Anyway, no one says that a woman has to love her own child. Yueqing couldn't understand why others didn't mind the pain she caused her child back then!

Yueqing had a child simply because she felt that having a child would make her life easier in the future.

Traditional social views typically hold that marriage and childbirth are the normal course of life, reflecting the opinions and expectations of those around us.

Yueqing's ability to have children stems from her belief that children are a standard part of marriage and can bring her many hidden benefits.

For example, it can shield you from pressure from parents and elders...

Don't tell her that it's better not to get married. In this society where relationships matter, if you don't get married, you'll be looked down upon for the rest of your life, and there will be all the gossip from your neighbors.

Society places high demands on women these days; it's considered your fault if you don't get married.

Since marriage can save a lot of trouble, why doesn't Yueqing get married?

After getting married, all the troubles disappear. When you feel empty and lonely, you still have a man to keep you company. If there's a problem that no woman can solve, you can ask your man for help.

A woman's independence is not about going it alone, but about seizing opportunities and making the most of what she has to achieve to make her life smoother and more fulfilling.

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