Chapter 156 Heart to Heart
Li Luo patted Ling Xiaoguang on the shoulder and looked at Yaya: "If Xiaoguang and Yaya can forgive you, then as a mother, I won't say anything more."

Hearing Li Luo's words, Zhang Ning first looked at Xu Qingqing for help. After seeing Xu Qingqing's encouraging eyes, Zhang Ning extended his hand to Ling Xiaoguang.

"Brother Da Mao, I'm sorry. I was too aggressive about what happened that day. I have deeply realized my mistake and will never hurt others again."

"I'll listen to Yaya." Ling Xiaoguang didn't want to talk to Zhang Ning much. After all, although Yaya didn't suffer any substantial harm, how could the mental damage be compensated?

It was because of the last time when Xiao Mao vomited blood that Yaya was scared and couldn't speak for nearly a year. If Yaya is traumatized and completely unable to speak because of Zhang Ning again this time, who can bear the consequences?

So deep down, Ling Xiaoguang was unwilling to forgive Zhang Ning.

"Ya...Sister Yaya." Zhang Ning could only look at Yaya pitifully.

But when Yaya saw Zhang Ning, she was a little scared and hid in Li Luo's arms with a timid look in her eyes.

"I think we should just give up for now. Our Yaya is shy and young. She can't forgive those who hurt her like adults." Li Luo's voice was still indifferent.

Zhang Ning lowered his head. He knew that he was being too hasty. When his parents ignored him, it was Uncle Ling who risked his life to save him. It would not be an exaggeration even if Uncle Ling took his life now.

What's more, what about apologizing to Yaya later? These are all small things.

"I'm sorry, Li Luo. It was us, mother and son, who were too anxious." This was the first time that Xu Qingqing spoke to Li Luo so calmly.

"What you said in school made sense. I was short-sighted. Maybe you should be the one who got into college. I have become like the old lady at the entrance of the village, only knowing the gossips of other people."

"I imposed my own wishes on my child, thinking that my child was everything to me. I had long forgotten my own position. It was not until yesterday that I truly found myself and understood how to be responsible for myself and my child's future life."

"I used to think that if I found a husband with a stable job, I would be done with it once and for all. The whole village would respect me, and being a full-time wife and taking care of my family would be everything to me."

"But it was not until the college entrance examination was resumed that I realized that I had never been willing to accept being dominated by a man. But at that time, I already had Zhang Ning, so I loved and hated Zhang Ning."

"I am also to blame for Zhang Ning's situation, so the person who should apologize the most is not Zhang Ning, but me. If I could educate my child like you, I'm afraid Zhang Ning wouldn't think that I'm a mother who only cares about grades."

Li Luo didn't expect that Xu Qingqing would actually start to confess in front of him. They were obviously not familiar with each other, so why would Xu Qingqing let down her guard in front of him and talk about her broken life?

"I don't have many friends in the countryside. That day was my second time attending a parents' meeting for Zhang Ning, and I met you. I'm ashamed to say that in you, I actually found the ideal and ambitious self I once was."

"I have never thought that these things on my heart are not worthy of being told to outsiders, but somehow I said these words to you. Perhaps from the bottom of my heart, I also regard you as my confidant."

"No, please stop, Zhang Ning's mother. You have your own ideals and ambitions, and there is no need to complain to others. You have to walk your own path. As long as you don't regret it and don't give up, you still have room for choice."

“Sometimes it is better to explore your own potential than to pin your hopes on an uncertain future or on others. If you really wake up, then move forward in the direction you have determined.” “If you have a goal in mind, you will not be afraid of any obstacles.”

Li Luo's words suddenly enlightened Xu Qingqing, but when her eyes fell on Zhang Ning, she hesitated again: "I always thought that Zhang Ning was a burden before, but my marriage with Zhang Debiao was a mistake made by both of us."

"What does it have to do with the child? It's just that if I choose to continue taking the college entrance examination, I won't be able to take care of Zhang Ning's studies..."

Xu Qingqing was still very conflicted. She was not sure if she would have the energy left to continue teaching Zhang Ning after she had concentrated on the exam.

As she spoke, Xu Qingqing put her hand on Zhang Ning's head.

"Mom, I don't want to be a burden to you. Don't worry, I've grown up and can share your burden. From now on, no matter where you go, I will follow you!" Zhang Ning stretched out his arms and hugged Xu Qingqing with a happy face.

"Now that the child has made his choice, you should also know what path you should take in the future."

Although Li Luo still felt uncomfortable with Zhang Ning and Xu Qingqing and could not forgive the mistakes they made, she also did not want women and children to be sacrificed in this era. They needed to find their own way.

"Thank you, Li Luo, I understand." Xu Qingqing smiled knowingly, pulled Zhang Ning, and bowed deeply to Li Luo.

Although Zhang Ning didn't understand why his mother did this, he knew that if he respected his teacher, he would also bow to the teacher in the same way.

So Zhang Ning followed his mother's example and bowed deeply to the few people.

Afterwards, Xu Qingqing took Zhang Ning's hand and left. Before leaving, she put the fruit basket in Li Luo's hands.

Li Luo was about to let Xu Qingqing and the others take it away, but was stopped by Ling Xiaoguang: "Mom, since they sincerely admit their mistakes, you can accept this fruit basket."

"In fact, Zhang Ning is quite pitiful. Although it is unforgivable that he hurt his sister, I don't want him to live in dire straits because of this incident."

"If possible, I don't want Zhang Ning's parents to divorce. After all, who wants to become an unwanted child?" When saying this, Ling Xiaoguang lowered his head. Li Luo seemed to hear Ling Xiaoguang's self-deprecating smile.

When Ling Xiaoguang raised her head, a bright smile was on her face: "I'm very lucky, mom, my brother and sister and I are no longer unwanted children. We have a dad and a mom, and we will definitely live happily together forever."

"My brother, Yaya and I will listen to our mother from now on. We hope she won't be angry and abandon us."

Li Luo found it hard to believe that these words would come out of Ling Xiaoguang's mouth. To Ling Xiaoguang, these were all his bloody past. Mentioning these was like exposing his scars and showing his soft side to Li Luo.

When saying these words, Ling Xiaoguang's body was shaking. He was afraid that he would say something wrong and make Li Luo unhappy. He looked at Li Luo with hope in his eyes, hoping that Li Luo would agree to him.