dtnovels Chapter 228 Shake hands and make peace
Chapter 228 Shake hands and make peace
Gu Mingyue asked with some doubt, "You don't seem to be willing to admit your son's excellence?"
Zhang Qianjin was stunned for a moment, his expression unnatural. "Maybe it's possible that he's not good enough."
"Do you really think so?" Gu Mingyue asked, and then continued, "Let me continue with the topic just now. When we were on the mountain, I could feel that Zhang Chao was very scared, but he was still ready to die without hesitation. He told me to take the others to retreat first, and finally asked me to tell you something as if it was his last words. Do you want to know what it is?"
Zhang Qianjin adjusted his glasses and said, pretending to be nonchalant, "I guess he doesn't regret it or something like that."
"He asked me to tell his father that he didn't lose face this time."
As soon as Gu Mingyue finished speaking, the old couple wiped their tears distressedly, crying and cursing, "It's all because of you who always scolds the child for not living up to expectations. He thought he was going to die, but he still wanted to embarrass you, and you only know how to teach him a lesson. Other people's children go out and get into trouble every day and no one cares, but our child gets bullied and fights back, and you still make a big deal out of it when he comes home. You're used to being a leader outside, and you can't let go of your pride when you come home..."
In front of outsiders, Wen Hui was very protective of her husband. She helped explain, "Dad, Mom, Qianjin is also for the good of the child. He is afraid that Chaochao will take advantage of the family to do evil things outside and go astray, so he is so strict with him. In fact, he feels more pain than anyone else. Many times after beating people, I saw him secretly running to see the child in the middle of the night. The deeper the love, the more severe the blame. Mingyue, you also have a nephew, you should understand this feeling."
"That's not true."
Most people would try to smooth things over and take over the conversation at this time, but the Zhang family met Gu Mingyue, who didn't like to play by the rules. For a moment, the old couple stopped crying and looked over at them blankly.
"I've heard this saying: 'If I treat you the same way you treat me, you may not be able to do as well as I do.' I get along well with my children because I know how to think from their perspective. I put myself and them on an equal footing. I won't use my status as an aunt or the excuse of 'for your own good' to make them obey me. We all listen to whoever is right. This may be why the children like me."
As soon as these words came out, the air became silent...
Gu Mingyue didn't care what they thought. She said what she needed to say and stopped there. So she pretended to apologize and said, "Oh, look at me. I get a little rash when I'm happy talking. I don't pay attention to my manners. You must not take it seriously. I just want to say that Zhang Chao is a really good kid. I want him to have more contact with my nephew. President Zhang, you see, the school is on vacation, why don't you let Zhang Chao stay at my place for two more days and review his homework with Guanglei. What do you think?"
Zhang Qianjin is not someone who refuses to listen to advice.
In the past, his parents and wife said that he was too strict in disciplining his children, but in his opinion, it was his family who spoiled them.
Comrades and friends have seen that people who can get along well with each other almost all have the same temperament. Those people basically adhere to the disciplinary method of "beating the stick to make a good son", and they don't think there is anything wrong with it.
Therefore, he never felt that he had done anything wrong.
Now that he was being refuted in public, and recalling his son's frightened and terrified reaction to him, he somewhat realized that many of his actions seemed to really hurt the child's self-esteem, and he couldn't help feeling a little guilty, but he still replied, "No."
Gu Mingyue inevitably felt powerless, and wasted all her words. But she heard Zhang Qianjin say, "Not today, let's do it tomorrow. Go back and ask his mother to pack some clothes for him to change, and then come back to bother you. I hope I won't cause you any trouble then."
"Go forward..." Wen Hui looked over excitedly, as did the old couple.
Perhaps because he was embarrassed, Zhang Qianjin changed the subject uncomfortably. "I heard that the crocheted products of your village's handicraft workshop have attracted the attention of foreigners again recently, and sales have soared. I wonder if I have the honor to visit them?"
Gu Mingyue changed her previous indifferent attitude and said with a smile, "I couldn't ask for more. It's just right. I will take you for a stroll in the village and let you experience the customs and practices of Gujia Village."
Zhang Qianjin thought that this girl was really interesting. It was not that she was unsympathetic and showed all her likes and dislikes on her face, but that she did whatever she wanted because she did not care.
He was dissatisfied with him just now, but now his expression changed immediately. He couldn't help thinking that if he was not persuaded, he might be sent away directly now...!
The Zhang family came and brought a lot of things, including cloth, malted milk, canned fruit and meat.
Gu Mingyue reciprocated the gift by bringing them a pheasant, a rabbit, and some freshly picked mushrooms and fruits.
No one told Zhang Chao that he would be back tomorrow, and he was prepared to be beaten when he got home.
Unexpectedly, not only did he not get beaten, his father was even kind to him, which made him even more uneasy.
Seeing his nervous look, Zhang Qianjin sighed and pointed to the stool, "Sit there, let's have a chat."
"Dad, I was wrong. I won't make you angry again." Zhang Chao said proactively.
Zhang Qianjin leaned forward and noticed his son's dodging action. His chest ached and he patted his shoulder gently. "No need to apologize. I have already investigated clearly. It was the other party who said bad things about you first. I shouldn't have scolded you without asking any questions, especially in front of outsiders. I have criticized the other party's parents, but I also want to point out your mistakes. No matter what, you should not take the initiative to hit others. You can question them in person or go to the parents to complain, but hitting others is the most irrational behavior. Have you ever thought that if you hit them too hard and maimed or injured someone, you would be arrested or even shot. If you want to spend your whole life for such a small matter, do you think it is worth it?"
Zhang Chao was surprised that his father chatted with him calmly, but also felt depressed that his injustice had been vindicated. He didn't know what to say for a moment.
Zhang Qianjin clenched his fists and unclenched them, as if he had made a major decision, and finally expressed his apology, "Son, Daddy admits that my way of disciplining you was too harsh and disrespectful. This is my first time as a father, and I may have been inconsiderate in some places. I also recognize my mistakes and strive to improve. I hope you can forgive Daddy. I promise you that no matter what happens in the future, I will first ask for the reasons, and talk about anything face to face. How about we shake hands and make peace?"
Zhang Chao looked up at his father in disbelief, and saw that he was really reaching out his hand to him with a serious look on his face. He pursed his lips and couldn't help crying out loud, from sobbing softly to crying loudly, as if he had cried out all the grievances he had suffered for many years.
Zhang Qianjin clumsily stepped forward and hugged his son in his arms, comforting him, "Alright, alright, a man sheds blood but not tears. Forget it this time, but don't embarrass yourself next time."
Wen Hui and the old couple of the Zhang family were relieved that the relationship between father and son had eased one second ago, but they became speechless after hearing what their son said the next second. This man really doesn't know how to talk...