Chapter 123 Qin Jinhai in Critical Condition
"You actually don’t want me to be more than friends with Fu Bing, right?"
Han Liying didn’t respond immediately.
After thinking it through seriously for a while, she finally said, "It’s not a simple matter of opposition or insistence. As a mother, I’ve been negligent over the years. Our relationship can’t be considered close. Since waking up, I’ve desperately wanted to make up for my absence. I want to share everything with you, to build a new bond with you both in the process.
"Based on this, I won’t oppose anything you do. I’m also willing to offer advice and strategies when you pursue Xiaobing.
"However, precisely because I am a mother, I don’t want my children to endure a difficult romance or a tumultuous marriage. Xiaobing has been through so much. No matter how open-minded or detached she tries to be, her past will still affect her. Her relationship with Qin Jinhai was too profound, too deeply etched in her heart to be easily forgotten. You might spend your entire life in doubt, constantly wondering if she truly loves you. You may be willing to live that life, but you might not fully grasp the hardship and pain it entails."
Su Junling listened intently to her analysis.
Han Liying continued, "From my perspective, Xiaobing is my lifesaver, and I wish her well. The Su Family is like a large umbrella that can shield her from life’s storms. For that to happen, her marrying into the Su Family isn’t the only path. I can adopt her as my daughter, making her the adopted daughter of the Su Family. That way, she can still be protected by us."
"I object!" Su Junling immediately refused without a second thought.
"I’m only analyzing the situation with you, not announcing my decision. You need to figure out what to do on your own and arrive at your own conclusion. Given that your father and I have had a reasonably successful marriage for decades, my advice is that relationships need to be managed with sense, not just pure passion and love. Love, by itself, will eventually fade. If you’ve thoughtfully nurtured your connection leading up to that point, you’ll have the foundation and confidence to keep your bond harmonious."
Su Junling nodded and said, "In the future, when I direct romance scenes, I absolutely must ask you to be a consultant."
"I’ll be waiting," Han Liying said, not continuing the lengthy discussion with him.
She was more concerned about Fu Bing’s condition.