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"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Xiaoyu looked at me with doubts and worries in her eyes.
"It's nothing, it's just that I've been too busy at work lately and I'm a little tired. I managed to squeeze out a smile and try to hide my irritability.
"But you haven't eaten much, and your face is very bad. Xiaoyu looked me up and down, with unease in her tone.
"It's really fine, don't worry. You're going to be preparing for the college entrance examination recently, so study hard. I tapped her on the shoulder, trying to divert the conversation.
I sighed deeply, got up and walked to the window, staring out at the streetscape. Before I knew it, tears had slid down my cheeks. I tried to calm the sadness in my heart and took out my handkerchief to wipe the corners of my eyes. At this moment, Xiaoyu came over and hugged me tightly: "Dad, don't be sad, Mom won't want to see you like this." I've grown up, and I'll definitely take good care of you in the future. "
I came back to my senses, looked at Xiaoyu's resolute eyes, and a warm feeling hit my heart. Yes, our family used to be so close. I hugged Xiaoyu's petite body and whispered, "Thank you, baby, you are Dad's greatest pride and strength." "
Xiaoyu gently patted me on the back and comforted, "Dad, I know you've been having a hard time lately. But you also have to learn to relax and rest. "
Her voice suddenly lowered, as if she was considering something. I looked at her quizzically and motioned for her to continue.
Xiaoyu's words made me fall into deep thought. She had a point, I really needed someone to be there for me, so that my life would not be so lonely and boring. However, after Xiaoyu's mother passed away, I never thought about finding a new partner. The relationship between us is so deep and unique, I don't know if I can ever have that pure and beautiful relationship again.
Moreover, Xiaoyu is about to take the college entrance examination, and her life is about to embark on a new journey, and I don't want her studies to be affected and distracted in any way. Do I still have the courage to get married again, do I still have the ability to manage a new relationship? Too many doubts swirl in my mind, and I can't figure out what to do.
"Dad, what are you thinking?" Seeing that I was silent, Xiaoyu asked with concern.
"Nothing, I was just thinking about something. I smiled reluctantly and didn't reveal the truth.
"Then tell me, we haven't had a good conversation for a long time. Xiaoyu saw that I wanted to stop talking, so she encouraged me to speak.
"Dad, why do you think that?" Xiaoyu hurriedly interrupted me, "Everyone's relationship is unique, it's not that you will betray the relationship between you and your mother if you try a new relationship." Now that Mom is gone, she must want you to have a good time. "
"Don't think about it, Dad. Xiaoyu looked at me seriously, "You deserve to be loved and happy." And I'm leaving here for college soon, and you're going to be even more lonely. So now is a great opportunity for you to find a new partner for yourself. "
After saying that, Xiaoyu stood up and kissed me lightly on the cheek. I looked at her with emotion, my eyes moistening a little. Yes, Xiaoyu has grown up, how considerate and sensible she is.
I also stood up and hugged Xiaoyu vigorously, feeling the warmth of her petite body. I know that everything she says is well-intentioned, and she just wants to see me happy. Perhaps, I should really follow her advice and find a new partner for myself to make life less monotonous and lonely.
Just then, the doorbell rang suddenly. We looked at each other, wondering who was coming to visit so late.
"You sit down first, I'll open the door. I said to Xiaoyu.
The person who came was a middle-aged woman who looked quite amiable. She introduced herself: "Hello, my name is Aunt Li, and I am a new neighbor next door to your house. I've made you a little snack as a little greeting. "
"Oh, that's so polite. I was a little embarrassed, so I quickly let her in, "I'm Mr. Wang, it's nice to meet you." "
When Aunt Li saw Xiaoyu, she smiled and said, "This is your daughter, right? "
"Yes, this is my daughter Xiaoyu. I introduced.
Xiaoyu also greeted politely: "Hello, Auntie." "
Aunt Li's appearance made me a little unexpected. As a stranger, she seemed to know everything about our family situation, which made me feel a little uneasy. However, she didn't seem to have any malicious intentions, and she made a snack and came to visit, probably just to show kindness and friendship with the neighbors.
I glanced at the aunt, who was about fifty years old, with a plump figure and an amiable face. Perhaps she had been in a similar situation before, so she was so considerate and sympathetic to our situation. However, her eyes that seemed to have a deep meaning still made me feel a little uncomfortable.
"Auntie, you're so polite, we're okay. I quickly and tactfully responded, "Xiaoyu is about to take the college entrance examination, I just hope that she can have smooth sailing and a good future in the future." "
"Yes, Xiaoyu seems to be a very sensible and good boy. Aunt Li nodded, then looked at Xiaoyu, "But your father and daughter depend on each other, and life must be not easy, right?"
Xiaoyu lowered her head a little embarrassed. I hurriedly relieved the siege and said, "We have slowly adapted to this kind of life, so you don't have to worry too much, Auntie." "
"Everywhere, you just force yourselves too much. Aunt Li shook her head, "Especially you, Mr. Wang, you are the pillar of the family, and it is too hard to work day and night to carry everything alone." "
I was touched by her words, and I couldn't help but be a little moved.
"You must know that when a man reaches your age, he needs a virtuous wife to serve him well. Aunt Li looked at me and said earnestly, "You have worked so hard, you should treat yourself well and live the life that a man should have." "
As soon as the words fell, Aunt Li's hand naturally rested on the back of my hand. Her hands are warm and have a mature aura unique to mature women. I couldn't help but be stunned, and I wanted to withdraw my hand a little stiffly, but she held it down hard.
"Don't worry, with my aunt here, I will definitely love you well. Aunt Li said, and her other hand also reached over and gently stroked my cheek.
I suddenly stiffened, and subconsciously looked at Xiaoyu. I saw Xiaoyu lowering her head, and a trace of embarrassment flushed on her face. It seems that she is also aware of the ambiguity of this meeting.
My heart suddenly turned over like a river and a sea. As an upright person, I must not do anything that is immoral. However, Aunt Li clearly had other intentions for me, and I was confused by her for a while and failed to refuse in time.
What's even more terrifying is that Xiaoyu is watching all this from the sidelines. As an adolescent girl, could she have misunderstood us? How could I have my daughter think of me like that? I had to stop it at once, lest it ever escalate!
"Stop!" I stood up abruptly and shook her hand away, "You're so rude, please leave immediately!"
Aunt Li was yelled at by me like this, and she was stunned and aggrieved. Xiaoyu was also startled by my sudden yell, and looked at me with wide eyes.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I knew I shouldn't have yelled like that, it would bother Xiaoyu even more.
"Xiaoyu, you go back to the room first. I tried to say to her in a gentle tone, "Let Daddy talk to Auntie alone." "
Xiaoyu looked at me, then at Aunt Li, and finally turned around and left obediently.
Aunt Li blindly explained and apologized, but I had completely lost my trust in her. What she did was simply out of line, and I felt strongly disgusted and wary of her. I began to reflect on whether I had inadvertently given her any false hints and signals that had caused her to have such dirty thoughts. But I soon drove this ridiculous idea out of my mind, because I had always been in love with Xiaoyu's mother.
"You'd better leave now, Auntie. I said coldly to Aunt Li, "I don't want to see you in my house again." "
"Okay, okay, I'll go. "Aunt Li saw that my attitude was so tough, so she had to give up. She picked up her plate of snacks and squirmed towards the door.
Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly turned around, and there was a hint of provocation on her face: "However, you have to think it through, Mr. Wang." For people of your age, it's time to find someone who needs to be close to you. If you keep being like this, be careful that one day you will really be lonely, and you won't even have anyone to serve you!"
"Shut up!" I was furious by her words, and scolded fiercely, "You are such a person, I will never agree to your request! You better leave immediately, or I will call the police!"
Aunt Li was really angry when she saw me, so she left in disgrace. When her figure disappeared completely, I let out a long sigh of relief and collapsed on the couch in exhaustion.
At this moment, Xiaoyu's door opened, and she walked out hesitantly, and when she saw my tired look, she couldn't help but relax her steps and sit down next to me lightly.
"Dad, are you alright?" Xiaoyu asked me with concern.
I managed to squeeze out a smile and nodded at her. I saw that Xiaoyu's eyes had a complicated expression, and he didn't seem to have completely recovered from the impact just now.
Xiaoyu didn't speak, just nodded obediently and rested her head on my shoulder. I could feel her inner turmoil and wavering at the moment. As a good father, I had to find a way to dispel those doubts and misunderstandings in her mind.
I am determined to spend my life protecting her until she is completely independent and can live the life she wants. Nothing can shake my deep love for her, not even the death of her mother, which can make me feel the slightest bit of neglect and alienation from Xiaoyu. The affection between us is so pure and sacred that no one can blaspheme.
"Xiaoyu, you have to believe Dad. I gently cupped her face, looked into her clear eyes, and said word by word, "Dad will always be the one who loves you the most and loves you the most." No matter what happens, you are the greatest pride and happiness in Dad's life. "
"Don't think about it, baby. I quickly interrupted her, "That aunt is a woman with a bad belly, trying to seduce your father." But you have to believe that your father's feelings for your mother will never waver, and he will not do that kind of cheating thing to hurt you. "
"Really?" Xiaoyu looked at me with a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"Of course it's true. I hugged her in my arms, wanting to use this hug to convey the sincerity of my heart, "You are the greatest pride in my life, and I will never betray you and your mother." "
My eyes couldn't help but moisten a little, and my heart ached. Yes, the relationship between us is so pure and beautiful that no one can desecrate or destroy it. As long as we trust each other and lean on each other, there is nothing that cannot be solved.