mijobooks Chapter 1110: Reaching the Age of Worrying
Chapter 1110: Reaching the Age of Worrying
Maowa quickly sat up straight, and Su Jin also subconsciously straightened her back.
Huang Xiaochuan looked at him and then said, "Maowa, I've watched you grow up, so I know what kind of kid you are. You're down-to-earth, honest, and not frivolous, which is good. But you also need to remember that relationships can't be maintained by momentary impulses. They need nurturing, responsibility, and the joint efforts of both of you."
You know about your parents' situation, and Xiao Su knows about it too. I don't want to say much, but you need to learn from their experience. The most important thing in a relationship is honesty and trust. If you have any thoughts or difficulties, tell Xiao Su. Don't keep them bottled up inside. Similarly, if Xiao Su has any worries, you need to listen patiently and not take them lightly.
Maowa nodded: "Third Uncle, I understand."
Huang Xiaochuan then said to Su Jin, "Xiao Su, you are a smart girl. I could tell the first time I met you. Maowa is not very good at expressing himself, but he is kind-hearted. Once he sets his mind on something or someone, he won't easily change his mind. I hope you can understand that."
Su Jin looked at Maowa with a sweet expression and said, "Third Uncle, Maowa is very good to me, really."
Huang Xiaochuan smiled and said, "I know he's good to you, but being good to you isn't enough for two people to be together. You're both still studying, and you'll face many things in the future, such as studies, careers, and families, none of which are easy. So, you need to learn to grow together and support each other, instead of one of you running ahead while the other chases after you."
I'm not saying this to put pressure on you; on the contrary, I sincerely hope you can go further and more steadily. The fact that you two came together means fate has brought you together, but whether you can stay together in the end depends on the two of you.
Maowa nodded firmly: "Third Uncle, you know me. I will definitely protect my relationship with Su Jin."
Su Jin nodded in agreement.
Huang Xiaochuan looked at the two of them and was quite satisfied.
"Alright, I won't go on with the grand theories. Let me tell you something practical."
Upon hearing this, Maowa and Su Jin exchanged a glance.
Huang Xiaochuan's gaze fell on Su Jin: "Su, I heard from Maowa that you were originally from East China Normal University, but went to UCLA as an exchange student?"
Su Jin nodded: "Yes, it was originally a year-long exchange program, but my dad terminated it early, so I came back."
Huang Xiaochuan smiled and said, "I know about this. Your parents were worried about you. I'm a father too, and I have a daughter, so I can understand their actions. But now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, we need to plan things out carefully."
He looked at Maowa and said, "I know it will take you about ten years to study medicine. That's a long time. You two need to be aware of that."
Maowa nodded: "Yes, I know."
Huang Xiaochuan then looked at Su Jin: "Su, what's your major?"
Su Jin replied, "I majored in comparative literature and minored in English."
Huang Xiaochuan pondered for a moment and said, "That's good, it shows that you have a good foundation in English. I plan to arrange for you to return to UCLA, this time not as an exchange student, but as a full-time international student, to complete your studies with Maowa."
Su Jin was stunned when she heard this. She hadn't expected that Maowa's third uncle would make such an arrangement.
"Third Uncle, this..."
Huang Xiaochuan raised a hand to interrupt Su Jin: "Let me finish what I have to say. My arrangement is not a whim, but something I have carefully considered."
You two are still young, a time when your love is deeply in love. But if you're separated for long periods, only seeing each other a few times a year, even the best relationship will be worn down by time and distance. This isn't about distrusting you two, but rather human nature. Instead of letting time and distance test your relationship, it's better to create a good environment for you to be together, support each other, and grow together.
Furthermore, you two are both currently studying, and your studies are the most important thing. If Xiao Su stays in China and Mao Wa stays in the US, you'll be constantly on the phone and video chatting, worrying about each other, which will inevitably distract you from your studies. Rather than that, it would be better for you to go to the US together, focus on your studies, and then decide for yourselves whether to stay in the US or return after graduation.
Both Maowa and Su Jin were filled with gratitude upon hearing these words, especially Su Jin, who, being a girl, had tears welling up in her eyes.
Maowa said gratefully, "Third Uncle, this is too much trouble for you."
Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand dismissively: "What's the trouble? We're all family. Besides, Xiao Su is a good girl. With her by your side, we're all at ease. Your dad feels the same way. So what I'm telling you today, your dad already knows. With Xiao Su with you, your grandparents and your dad can all feel much more at ease."
Then he looked at Su Jin: "Su Jin! When you go back, tell your parents that this is my idea. Don't worry about the procedures at UCLA. Just focus on your studies and finish your education with Mao Wa."
Su Jin nodded quickly, "I understand, thank you!"
Huang Xiaochuan picked up his teacup again, took a few sips slowly, and then added, "After you go to the United States, you two should take some time to get your driver's licenses. It's always more convenient to have a car. Young people should go out and see the world more often; it's inconvenient not to have a car."
"Yes, I understand, Third Uncle." Maowa nodded.
"Alright, go ahead, take Xiao Su to get to know the rest of the family better."
Maowa chuckled and scratched his head, "Okay."
As soon as Maowa and Su Jin left the teahouse, they were caught by Miguo, who was waiting nearby.
"Is your third uncle going to send Su Jin to America with you?"
Maowa asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Migo didn't keep them in suspense: "I overheard Dad and Mom talking just now."
Maowa scolded Miguo: "You! You've always liked to eavesdrop since you were little."
"Brother, if you say that about me, then I'm going to have a good talk with Sister Su Jin about what happened when you were little." Mi Guo said, embarrassed and angry.
Maowa wasn't intimidated at all: "Go ahead and say it, let's see what you can come up with."
Su Jin laughed as she watched the brother and sister bicker.
Huang Xiaochuan continued to sit in the tea room. This was the first Spring Festival after his grandmother passed away. According to the customs passed down from the older generation in the family, for the next three years, neither Zeng Jiahua nor Zeng Lijuan's families would put up Spring Festival couplets or the character "福" (fortune).
Therefore, everything was kept simple this year for the Spring Festival. The Huang, Zeng, and Yu families did not go to Huyin Garden for the Spring Festival. The families all tacitly agreed that no one suggested going to Huyin Garden.
Although his grandmother told Huang Xiaochuan to take care of himself before she passed away, Huang Xiaochuan still wanted to take care of his family as much as possible. He found himself becoming more and more like Old Huang, like the patriarch of a large family, having to worry about everything.
Maowa's case is one of them. To be honest, Huang Xiaochuan still feels somewhat indebted to Maowa. He was the one who orchestrated Huang Erhe's divorce from Fan Yingrong. Although Fan Yingrong herself did have many indiscretions, she was, after all, Maowa's biological mother.
So, for Maowa's sake, shortly after she was released from prison at the end of last year, Huang Xiaochuan arranged for someone to send her to New Zealand, where she obtained permanent residency. They also signed an agreement that as long as she didn't return to China, didn't speak recklessly, and didn't disturb Maowa's future life, she would receive a monthly allowance—not much, but enough for her to live a decent life in New Zealand.
It was for this reason that Huang Xiaochuan took the initiative to suggest that Su Jin return to UCLA to complete her studies.
In order to ensure that Maowa could complete his studies smoothly, Huang Xiaochuan also instructed Zhang Sui to obtain a seat on the school board through a series of donations and related procedures.
However, Maowa doesn't know these things, nor does he need to know them; he just needs to live his life well.