After returning home that day, Cheng Ran still called Yang Xia to ask if everything was alright. The result was that although Yang Xia said something resolute, it was impossible for her parents to be separated from Yang Xia's grandmother's relatives in Chengdu.
In a big family, especially when the elders are still alive, this kind of big family situation is deeply rooted, and they all value family harmony. Anyone who wants to destroy this kind of reunion and harmony will inevitably be criticized by thousands of people. Yang Chuan finally said to Yang Xia that the last sentence of breaking up should not be said at all...
The Yang family's relatives probably wouldn't really take it seriously, but they would definitely say in private that Yang Xia was a cold-blooded animal. Now Yang Xia's reputation would definitely drop from a second-class citizen to a third-class citizen.
Of course, this incident also had a positive effect. Grandma Yang Xia was said to be very angry and said on the spot that she would not recognize Yang Xia. But in the end, Yang Xia's uncles and aunts would still mediate and persuade her. Everyone also saw her backlash against everyone interfering in her life, so this matter could be calmed down. Although the Yang family might still try to intervene, at least with Yang Chuan's support for Yang Xia and her strong will, no one could force her to decide the direction of her life. Facts also proved that even Grandma Yang Xia, who was the head of a large family and used to being strong, could not chew Yang Xia's hard bone.
The relationship between Yang Xia's family and her relatives in Chengdu may experience an ice age for a long time.
However, Li Lihua, the mother of Luo Zhixian, was not too annoyed about Yang Xia's rejection of their family's kindness. On the contrary, she was very open-minded. She said that she had watched Yang Xia grow up since she was a child, and Aunt Li treated her as her own child. If she changed her mind or needed help, she could just ask.
During the call, Cheng Ran could tell that Yang Xia was still emotionally stable. Of course, she might have cried too much. After all, a showdown with a big family that was connected by blood would not be an easy thing for her. But because many things had been imposed on her for a long time, Yang Xia's situation was an outburst of repression.
Yang Xia said suddenly, "Cheng Ran, thank you."
Cheng Ran said, "I didn't do anything."
Yang Xia avoided talking about it. She also didn't say that his presence at that time was enough to give her guidance and great courage.
Yang Xia thought for a moment and said, "I also want to say sorry to your family. Your parents came to toast... and the result was like that..."
Cheng Ran smiled, "Don't worry, they don't care."
Hearing Yang Xia's hesitation, he finally asked cautiously, "Do your parents... have a negative view of me..."
Does this mean she cares about what her parents think of her today
Cheng Ran said, "My dad didn't say anything. You know my dad. He won't make any comments on your family's affairs. But I think he agrees that your dad is on your side."
Yang Xia grinned on the other end of the phone, thought for a moment and asked, "So... where's your mom? How do you say..."
Cheng Ran laughed and said, "When did you care so much about their opinions? Is it so important?"
As expected, Yang Xia said anxiously on the other end of the phone, "Hey, stop interrupting and talk!"
"My mom is not my dad, so she fully supports you. She thinks you should not only stand up, but also draw a clear line between yourself and your grandma and the others."
"hey-hey."
Cheng Ran was stunned for a moment, "You wouldn't just laugh out loud, would you?"
"I just want to laugh, what do you care about me?" Yang Xia deliberately laughed a few times over there.
The two of them were on the phone, and it seemed like they were still the same back then.
Until she hung up the phone, Yang Xia still felt that this was like a force. If she didn't have such a force, she would never dare to talk to her grandmother like that and fight for her freedom.
She had also heard about Cheng Ran's current situation from Liu Ying and Yao Beibei. She was actually skeptical about what they said during the holiday. What they said was really too mysterious. What Cheng Ran said at that time, Zhao Qing directly rebuked the other party for turning black and white, Tenghua company boss, you are finished. Just thinking of such a scene, Yang Xia would feel her heartbeat speed up inexplicably. That was no longer within the ability of her peers, but that also couldn't let her combine the impression of Cheng Ran.
But what I saw today made me realize that what Yao Beibei and the others said was true. Cheng Ran's family is no longer what it used to be. Cheng Ran's father Cheng Feiyang's big business brought him a reputation and status that even her grandmother had to step forward to protect.
All at once, all the memories of the past came flooding back.
They held poetry readings at Liu Ying's house, they memorized words together, they had barbecues on the rooftop, they went for outings, and he made a bold confession of love to her at the last art festival in junior high school, so much so that such a legend is still preserved in the junior high department of No. 1 Middle School.
Before coming to Chengdu, she went back to the junior high school and heard some young and immature students talking about this matter. It was like they were telling a legendary story. It sounded very far away, and she didn't even realize that she was the heroine in the story.
The cultural wall of the junior high school had been removed long ago. Although the school wanted to preserve it, it turned out to be futile. Nothing is permanent. When the acrylic paint on the cultural wall gradually faded due to wind and sun, no matter how amazing the scene was at the time, it no longer looked so beautiful. In the end, the school replaced it with new content.
The landscape changes with each generation. Photos will turn yellow, paper will weather, and those carriers of beautiful things will eventually return to the dust, leaving only the memory of that time.
Fortunately, the male and female protagonists in those stories usually seem to be separated from each other and never see each other again, but they seem to be still close to each other and can see each other every day when going to and from school.
That night, Yang Xia had an old dream.
In her dream, she went to the art festival during her last days in junior high school. She was wearing a white dress, dancing and spinning. At the end, she received applause from the whole audience. A spotlight shone on her, and she looked holy, pious, and quiet in the light, as if she was waiting for a grand ceremony to begin. At the other end, Cheng Ran was preparing to go on stage to present flowers.
Her heart was about to beat out of her chest.
…
Cheng Ran later had a routine chat with Jiang Hongshao on CQ, "What are you doing?"
"I'm reading a book. Why do you come back so late for dinner?"
"I met Yang Xia in the middle, and some things happened..."
Jiang Hongshao was silent for a while, then asked, "Is it a big deal? Is it resolved?"
Lao Jiang always restrains her most primitive curiosity, so she didn't ask herself directly what it was. She knew that if she asked, she would definitely tell it, but because it might involve the privacy of the person involved, it would be difficult to say, and she didn't want to embarrass herself in any way.
So she only asked whether the matter was serious or not, and whether it had been resolved, to express her concern.
So sometimes it is very comfortable to get along with some people, because they will always consider you and will not go beyond doing things that make you feel embarrassed. Even if the relationship between you is actually very good. People who are restrained and know their limits, and can consider the other person more when encountering things, are like spring breeze.
Cheng Ran said, "Actually, it's not an embarrassing thing. For Yang Xia, it's a good thing and a bright spot." Cheng Ran told Lao Jiang the whole story.
After a while, Lao Jiang responded, "I'll call you."
After Cheng Ran replied OK, the phone rang. Cheng Ran picked it up and walked over to lie down, keeping a comfortable posture, answered the phone, and then began to listen quietly to the pleasant voice coming from the microphone.
It felt like listening to ASMR audio in the future. If Lao Jiang knew that I was enjoying the phone call with her, would he kick me in the face and say, "You are so disgusting!"
Cheng Ran was very pleased to hear her praises from the other end of the phone.
“She’s really great, isn’t she?”
"So brave... and so satisfying..."
"But she can't fight alone. She has her parents to support her. Also, you were there at the time, which must have given her a lot of courage. Otherwise, if she had done it out of consideration for her friends, it would have affected her performance because she didn't want you to see this."
“It’s really candid and charming to have it all in front of you.”
The soft and gentle voices of the previous analyses and arguments were very refreshing to listen to, but in the end, a sudden flying brick almost made Cheng Ran fall off the bed.
"No wonder... you like her."