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It's not terrible for gaps to exist between people.

The scary thing is.

They may never be able to cross this chasm in their entire lives.

"Son, in your dad's eyes, you have always been my pride."

Chen Jianwen's voice had a slightly hoarse quality that was barely perceptible.

"Even if you were naughty and caused headaches for the neighbors when you were a child, in my opinion, that's what makes you unique."

After all, being able to be so mischievous that everyone dislikes you is a kind of "extraordinary" skill.

Chen Chen's face flushed slightly, and he scratched his head a little embarrassedly:

"Dad, can we stop bringing up those embarrassing old stories?"

That happened hundreds of years ago.

He had already "reformed himself".

Chen Jianwen's smile vanished, he took a deep breath, and his gaze became unusually serious:
“I know you and Xiaoxi are very close, and you can’t live without each other. But, son, promise me,” he paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, his tone becoming heavy.

"In the future... even if... even if something really happens, you must never give up on yourself, understand?"

Chen Chen met his father's gaze and his heart skipped a beat.

As far as I can remember, my father rarely acted so seriously.

Just as he said, even when he was a naughty child to the point that "everyone wanted to beat him," his father would mostly just make a show of it in front of others, making a lot of noise but doing little to scare him.

But now...

Even at this point, his father didn't say a single discouraging word, only hoping that he would never give up on himself.

A warm feeling mixed with bittersweetness welled up in Chen Chen's heart, and his eyes became slightly moist.

Chen Chen opened his mouth, as if to say something, but his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he only managed to let out a low sob.

He never imagined that his father, who was usually not good with words and even a bit rough around the edges, would use such a way to expose his deepest, most hidden worries and then gently put that fear to rest.

Chen Chen quickly suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, put on a smile with a touch of youthful spirit, and said to Chen Jianwen in a light tone:
"Hey, Dad, don't worry about it at all! All your concerns are non-issues!" "I will definitely do my best! Even if... even if I can't become a successful entrepreneur like Uncle Lin, I will strive to meet his expectations of a son-in-law and become someone worthy of Xiaoxi!"

Looking at the light shining in his son's eyes, Chen Jianwen was filled with mixed emotions.

"I know Xiaoxi, she's a good girl, sensible and kind..."

From now on, whenever you need your mother or me, we'll help you, even if it means selling everything we own!

"I will."

Chen Chen nodded emphatically, his voice soft yet clear, carrying the weight of a promise.

……

The next day, Chen Chen drove his parents to the airport.

Lin Muxi and Chen Yuanyuan also followed along.

At the ticket gate, Liu Xiuying held Lin Muxi's hand again, reluctant to part. Finally, she called Yuanyuan over, looked her over carefully for a long time, and then waved goodbye with tears in her eyes.

"Alright, alright, go back now, and be careful."

Even after Chen Jianwen and his wife had disappeared from sight, Chen Yuanyuan still refused to leave.

This was the first time she had ever left her parents to live in another city.

When you actually face it, you can't help but feel a little scared.

I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on for long.

She was even more afraid of causing trouble for her brother and sister-in-law.

“Come on, little 'employee',” Chen Chen patted her on the back, teasing her on purpose, “From today onwards, your summer job life officially begins! Don’t be lazy.”

Mentioning "summer job," Chen Yuanyuan's eyes immediately lit up again, the sadness of parting earlier vanished, and she nodded vigorously:
"I guarantee I'll complete the task, boss!"

Lin Muxi couldn't help but laugh as she looked at the two lively siblings. (End of Chapter)