Figure Skating: Waltz on Ice

"This is my way of protecting my son as a parent. I don't like your presence."

"But Xiaochen is more important to us, so I can't ignore Xiaochen's feelings."

"This is the biggest concession I've made. I hope you can withstand the test of two years. Love is beautiful and rare, but it can also be painful."

"Dad... I'm sorry to have disappointed you." Du Liangchen felt he had been too willful, not expecting Du Langyu to give in so readily.

This was the first time Du Liangchen had heard Du Langyu express his love for her so clearly and explicitly. His nose tingled, and tears instantly streamed down his face.

Mei Jing wanted to hug him, who was so vulnerable, but she held back because of the elders around. However, she couldn't hide the heartache and self-blame in her eyes.

When Du Langyue saw him crying, she went up to him and hugged him, wiping away his tears while comforting him, "Don't cry. We know you're under a lot of pressure. Your father gave you two time, and now it's up to you two to see if your relationship can withstand the test. You need to know that your family will always be on your side."

Seeing Du Liangchen's attitude, Mei Jing knew that this was the Du family giving her a way out. "Uncle, I promise you, two years. I will use two years to get my family to accept our relationship."

Du Langyu nodded slightly, thinking that the kid was sensible, and then continued, "You should be sharing a dormitory now, but I will have your coach arrange for you to live separately later."

Seeing the troubled expressions on their faces, Du Langyu continued, "The season has already started, and you should focus your energy on the competition. I don't think you want to become obstacles on each other's path to the championship, do you?!"

Both of them lowered their heads after being spoken to.

Seeing that the two did not object, he glanced at the time and said, "I suppose you haven't eaten yet. I've made a reservation at a restaurant. Let's eat there before going back."

The four of them eventually left the teahouse to go eat.

At the dinner table, Mei Jing was a little reserved, so Du Liangchen held his hand under the table and encouraged him.

After the food was served, Du Langyu said to Mei Jing, "Xiao Jing, don't be shy, help yourself to whatever you want to eat."

Mei Jing obediently replied, "I understand, Uncle."

Only after the two elders started eating did he and Du Liangchen begin to eat.

In fact, Du Liangchen's hand was badly injured. There was a piece of glass that almost severed his grip, but he told his uncle not to tell anyone.

Even though the wound on his hand has healed, his fingers have not regained their previous dexterity, especially when his hands are cold.

Although Mei Jing didn't know the specifics, he noticed that Du Liangchen's hands were still a bit cold as soon as they held hands. Seeing how awkwardly he held chopsticks, he subconsciously felt sorry for him and picked up some food for him.

Seeing shrimp on the table, Mei Jing put on gloves, peeled several, and put them in Du Liangchen's bowl. Du Liangchen's eyes would linger on any dish for a few seconds, but before he could even touch it, Mei Jing would already have placed some in his bowl.

Du Langyue and Du Langyu hadn't eaten more than a few bites when they felt their stomachs were full.

Du Liangchen laughed shyly and said to him, "You don't need to serve me any food. I can manage on my own. They're all watching."

Mei Jing glanced at the person opposite her, and then her actions of serving food to Du Liangchen became more restrained.

Du Langyu's eyes flickered as he thought of something. He put down his chopsticks and said to Du Liangchen, "Just listen to what your mother said that day. Don't take it too seriously. She was just upset because you were hurt."

Du Liangchen blinked, understanding what he meant. "I know, I'm not angry. She just doesn't want me to continue living such a hard life."

Du Langyu nodded. "Good that you know. Let's eat. We have training this afternoon."