Chapter 2253 - 2086: Words Mean Nothing to the Speaker, but Everything to the Listener

Chapter 2253: Chapter 2086: Words Mean Nothing to the Speaker, but Everything to the Listener

The joy of life is something neither you nor I can measure.

"Who told you I’m afraid of divorcing your son? Divorce if we must, who am I afraid of? Really, do you think I’d be unable to live if it weren’t for your son? Don’t forget, I’m a student studying abroad now. What can’t I do? I have my own career, and I can still live the life I want. Do I really have to cling to your son to find my happiness?"

"Oh, oh, oh, now you’re bold enough to shout here. Not long ago, who was it admitting that their family is so poor that the husband’s family had to pay for studying abroad? And now you have the nerve to shout at your husband’s biological father in Shijiazhuang. Some people must be born thick-skinned, doing so many good deeds without anyone noticing. Who knows if they’re sneaking around behind people’s backs!"

"Dad, do you really need to use such ugly words? What do you mean by sneaking around? Can’t you phrase it nicer? I’ve never thought of living with anyone other than your son. How can you say that about me? You’re severely insulting my character. Do you know it’s against the law to talk like that? I can sue you in court."

"Then go ahead, do you think I’m afraid of you? You know what you’ve done in your heart. You say you’ve never thought of being with someone else since you’ve been with my son; anyone would. My son is rich, a financial mogul of the world, who wouldn’t want to be with him? It’s not like some people have no money their whole lives, just lowlifes from everywhere. I don’t know what my son was thinking to fall for a woman like you. The more I think about it, the more it doesn’t make sense. What tricks did you use to lure my son to rise up? It’s as if you made those wealthy, noble daughters weep for having no place to cry. They’re so kind, so beautiful, so graceful, unlike you with your chubby body and a barrel-like waist!"

Ran Zhihan simply didn’t know how to respond.

Zhang Zhentian knew he was getting more and more excessive with his words, but he couldn’t help it. He knew if he didn’t assert his authority as a father now, he would be walked over by his daughter-in-law in the future. Seeing how she was increasingly disregarding him, he feared she might even verbally or physically hurt him someday. He couldn’t let that happen. He didn’t expect this woman to be so cunning. Regardless of whether she was with his son for money, they’ve been together for so many years and even have a child. Admittedly, his words might have been too hurtful. But at times, when you think about it, how many people genuinely treat others sincerely and open their hearts? Isn’t everyone driven by motives and calculations in their actions? Many times he didn’t know what to do. He felt numb now. If he were to coexist peacefully with his daughter-in-law, his son would never let him return home. Maybe after this commotion, his son might agree to let him come back home; who knows?

"Actually, you don’t have to talk about me like this. By saying that, you’re also belittling your own son. I’m the wife your son wholeheartedly wants to be with. Where does your ranting put your own son? Aren’t you indirectly insulting him by saying he has poor judgment over his partner? Deep down, you hate your son. Because he doesn’t want you back home, every word you say is tinged with sarcasm. Have you really thought about it? Why should others unconditionally allow you back in their lives after what you’ve done? Should we willingly be thrown away by you over and over until we’re content? Ran Zhihan said to Zhang Zhentian, "No matter what you say about me today, I will still regard you as my father because you are my husband’s father. I can’t speak harshly to you. I admit I may have been a bit excessive in what I said to you before, but I had no choice. Weren’t your words to me even more hurtful? I’ve been with your son for so many years; your son doesn’t know me, does his father not know me either? Even if everyone doesn’t understand me, I have a clear conscience. I remember every single thing I’ve done, and I’ve never wronged your son. I would never admit to doing something I haven’t. Not only would it damage my relationship with your son, but it would also create barriers between us. Not everything has to be about proving oneself; sometimes doing so isn’t beneficial. When the time is right, everything will fall into place naturally. Why get upset over unpleasant matters and hurt others, as well as oneself, in the process? Everyone has their own life; people’s pursuits and objectives are different. Don’t abandon your original life and goals because of some people. That is blind submission. In the end, others might not see you as particularly important anyway. I will never repeat what you’ve said to me today to anyone else. Rest assured, when the day comes that you understand the words I said to you, it will all have been worth it. It’s not in vain that you shouted in my face today, calling me a poor man’s daughter! Though I’m poor, my ambitions are not. I will always stand with my parents. If you’re ashamed of my poverty and wish to return home, I can part with your son. It’s not about fear but truly wishing for your family to reunite. As long as your family reunites, I am happy. I’m not rebellious, nor am I unforgivably wicked. Everything I’ve done is for the people I love and care about to stay by my side. Even if every day is mundane, as long as everyone is happy, isn’t that enough?"

I am getting older and older, yet she is not by my side and still hasn’t returned!