Chapter 31 Chapter Thirty-One

Feng Lan didn't evade or respond to the rumors outside.However, the external storm just passed by after all, and the cold wave from within the family was the real problem she had to face. Home used to be Feng Lan's warmest support, and her parents were the unshakable rocks behind her, but warmth can become a shackle, and rocks can also be a barrier, but she can't complain or make trouble, because she understands too well that her family members are For her good. Feng Lan's parents didn't rush out to obstruct it as soon as they heard the "bad news". On the contrary, they maintained great patience and restraint this time.They knew their daughter well. Feng Lan was a person with ideas. Once she recognized her, it would be difficult to shake her easily. The best way to deal with her stubbornness was to let the apple rot from the inside.

When Feng Lan was in elementary school, she had desperately longed to become a professional ballet dancer. Her parents thought that art was not good food, and they were afraid that her obsession with dancing would delay her studies, but no matter what they said, Feng Lan refused to turn back.The family refused to pay for the remedial class, so she used her own New Year's money to pay for it. The adults deliberately refused to pick it up or drop it off. She would rather back the bus three times by herself, spending a lot of time going back and forth and persevering. Later, Feng Lan was defeated in a competition in the city, and her counselor told her that she danced well, but for a professional dancer, she was tall and not in good physical condition, so she was destined not to excel in this line of work .After this incident was over, Feng Lan automatically adjusted her life goals without her family saying a word. If she couldn't become a dance artist, she would become a restaurant proprietress.This ideal is not very good in the eyes of the family members. They have always held a wait-and-see attitude. However, she finally achieved it, and she did it in a very impressive way, which reassured her parents for several years. Even if the restaurant is sold.

Mother Feng and his wife seemed to be scratched by cats, bitten by wolves, or soaked in ice and roasted in fire.If it was the old days, they would have liked to lock their daughter in a dark place, take over all her messes, and not allow her to go out and do stupid things.It's a pity that in reality they have no way to put it into practice. Feng Lan is an independent adult, she can speak the truth better than anyone else, and she can make ideas more accurately than anyone else, except for the biggest muddled thing, she can't get into it, and she can't break it with a knife.She loves the criminal, and the law has nothing to do with her.Even if she really wants to sell the restaurant, she saved the money, ran the restaurant, bought the house, and almost all the property under her name is the legal independent owner...as long as Feng Lan is willing , no one can interfere with her decision.

From the point of view of mother Feng and the old couple, the more important the matter, the more calmness is needed. Only when Feng Lan realizes that she is discouraged, will she change direction.They gave her time, when her mind cooled down, she put all her hopes on Feng Lan to wake up, that man was not worth her moths to the flames.But the latest news they waited for was that she still tried her best to run for him. Feng Lan received an order from her parents to let her go home. They said they just hadn't had dinner with her for a long time.Feng Lan happily went, let alone a dinner, even if it was a Hongmen banquet, it would come sooner or later, this was a hurdle she had to pass.

At her parents' house, Feng Lan met her brother Feng Tao.It was less than two months since Feng Tao's wife gave birth to their youngest daughter, and even he had been recruited all the way back. This dinner was really "homely". Feng Lan and his elder brother have always been close. They haven't seen each other for two years. After hugging, they must have a good chat.Feng's father was making tea for them, and Feng's mother was busy preparing dishes.Such an intimate and harmonious family atmosphere lasted until they each drank a glass of red wine brought back by Feng Tao before the meal. Mother Feng put down the glass and announced: "Mary just added a new member to our family, I may not see you for a long time Big baby and second baby, I decided to go with Feng Tao with my whole family this time, and stay there for a while. I will book the air ticket, and I will cover all the expenses!"

"My mother is so generous." Feng Tao joked, "Mary and I just moved, and there are still a lot of furniture in the new house waiting for your old allowance." Feng Lan said: "Okay, you guys have fun. Hug the little baby for me, and say that Auntie loves her." She finished speaking with a smile, and after she finished speaking, she ate two mouthfuls of food and found that the surroundings suddenly fell silent.Mother Feng put down her chopsticks and said, "I'm talking about 'the whole family'. Feng Lan, you are not married yet, even if you are married, you are still a member of our old Feng family!"

Finally got into the topic.Feng Lan sat upright and said, "I'm sorry, Mom, I can't go this time. Otherwise, I'll pay for the air ticket and I'll take care of your watch purchase. Also, brother, last time Mary saw The lawnmower I bought is my gift for you to move to a new house." "The women in our family are richer than each other!" Feng Tao used jokes to adjust the atmosphere. Mother Feng sneered, "That's right, my daughter is rich and promising, and she almost used all her wealth to pay that prisoner." Feng Lan put her hands on her legs, and said slowly: "I'm sorry." Her apology came from the bottom of her heart, for the disappointment she had brought to her parents, for the sadness and distress she had brought to this family, and for her Obsessed with selfishness.

"Selling the restaurant is just one of my plans, there is no need for it now, don't worry." "Do you think that the only thing we worry about is money? Don't say I'm sorry, Feng Lan, my parents are old, and if you worry about it, it's just a matter of losing a few years of life. What's the matter? You are most sorry for yourself "Mama Feng couldn't bear it anymore, she clenched her fist with one hand and said in a mournful voice, "You will understand our feelings when you become a parent. I want to be a bad person, to break up good marriages? Which parent in the world can help me? Seeing the child jumping into the fire pit? You might as well stab my heart with a knife. However, if you want to go down this road, you may not be qualified to worry about your children like me. The fate of a single person."

Father Feng quickly comforted his wife in a low voice.Feng Tao also helped to smooth things over, saying: "Feng Lan, if you have something to say, you can't talk to your parents, and you still have your brother. Of course there is nothing wrong with loving someone, but love does not mean that you are completely blind. It’s been done. A person who breaks the law, no matter what the reason is, means that his behavior is deviant, and you need to think about it again.” "I thought about it very clearly." Feng Lan responded.Because of this, she felt even more sorry. Father Feng finally opened his mouth, and said solemnly: "Let's not say anything superfluous, if you insist on doing this, you must come up with a reason to convince us. What are you trying to do?"

Feng Lan said, "I love him." Mother Feng scolded unbearably: "Aside from love, what else is there? Even if you give a practical reason, it's okay to coax us two people who have one foot into the coffin!" "No more." She couldn't lie to her family, the reason for "love" was too vulgar, and it sounded like a dialogue in a vulgar plot, but this was the only reason, and she couldn't think of anything else to replace it.I love him, so I am willing to do stupid things in the eyes of others, even if I regret it later, it will not change this. "How can we be sorry for you? You find a waiter, and we endured it. You don't even have the ability to bring him back. Now tell me that he is not even a waiter, he is a murderer!" Feng Mama burst into tears, The other two men in the family also looked grave.

Feng Lan explained: "He's not a murderer, he didn't hit people to death, he made a mistake, but it's justifiable. Mom, if you are in danger, I will risk breaking the law to protect you..." "Don't tell me these things, I'm afraid my ears will be dirty!" Mother Feng said sharply, "Although our family is not a wealthy family, at least we have been innocent for generations. We just indulge you too much and let you do everything by yourself." You are the master, but you chose a dead end for yourself! If I knew this, I would rather you read less books, earn less money, marry honestly, and live a life of foolishness than what you are doing now." Feng Lan didn't argue anymore, although in her opinion, her parents' values ​​were contradictory.They taught her to be self-reliant and independent since she was a child, and they tried to convince her that a stable marriage is the most important career for a woman. "You are stupid, but others are not. When he was not exposed, why did he take you as a dish? He was forced to use you as a backstop when he had nowhere to go. If your family is poor or an ordinary salaryman, he will like it." you?" "So mom, you are right, women should work hard to make money." Feng Lan's face was as calm as water, "Mom, didn't you say that I have devoted myself to everything since I was a child? You also said that this is a good habit. I study hard and take the exam hard , working hard in your career, what are you trying to do? Isn’t it so that when the person I love appears, no matter if he is rich or has nothing, I can accept it calmly?” Feng's mother shook her head again and again at her daughter's "fallacy", she was in despair, "It's hopeless, it's hopeless." She turned to look at her husband and son, "Listen, what nonsense is she talking about?" Father Feng closed his eyes and frowned, Feng Tao was thoughtful. Feng Lan moved to her mother's side, took out a tissue to wipe her tears, and was slapped away by her mother.She didn't care, and half-kneeled beside her mother, "I also want to live a good life. I don't have to find an unreliable man to hunt for novelties. Really, I hope more than anyone else that he has good roots, a successful career, and a You are comfortable when you come back, and I have face. But he is not, I still love him, this is my choice, I have to accept the whole truth. His nature is not bad, I am not stupid enough to love a heinous person, this judgment and also." Mother Feng's voice was like a gossamer, "It's easy for you to say now, after many years, you have suffered from him, you are old, and when you can't turn back, there will be times when you regret it!" It's not that Feng Lan didn't think about this kind of result.She leaned on her mother's leg like she did when she was a child, and whispered: "It's better to save it for later than start regretting it now. Mom, you taught me very well. Believe in your daughter even ten years later. 20 years later, no matter who has suffered from any man, or been deceived to any extent, he still has the ability to stand up and live well." Mother Feng didn't persuade her anymore. When Feng Lan left the house, she walked to the corridor and heard the sound of dishes breaking. Half a month later, Feng Tao returned, and his parents left with him.Feng Lan, the youngest daughter they once wanted to stay by their side for the elderly, made them heartbroken, so they made up their minds to stay there to take care of the children for their son and wife. . Feng Lan sent them to the airport.Mother Feng left a message for her daughter, they can't interfere with her decision, but they definitely don't agree with her choice.And remind Feng Lan for the last time what is waiting for her at the end of this road: from now on, she will be ashamed to attend class reunions, friends dinners and any real occasions, and she will always be embarrassed when others ask about her lover.Even if Ding Xiaoye can get out of prison alive, if they come together, one day Feng Lan will find out the difference between the two, and will reprimand him and despise him.Ding Xiaoye's freshness and gratitude towards Feng Lan will also be exhausted in these trivial frictions, and eventually the two will become resentful couples. At that time, Feng Lan will understand that she disobeyed her parents, spent all her money, and spent all her youth in exchange for it. What is the ending. Feng Lan hugged her mother for a long time and asked her and her father to take care of their health. Only if they live well and live a long life can these prophecies be verified.The mother will always be the child's support. Even if Feng Lan is in her seventies and eighties and is being bullied, her mother will still wait for her with open arms and protect her. Mother Feng no longer got angry with her, her face was always calm.She walked out of the security checkpoint, turned her back to her daughter, and shed tears. The house under Ding Xiaoye's name was successfully sold, he felt at ease, and after the money was in place, the matter proceeded according to the originally planned steps.Under Zeng Fei's best mediation, his old colleague Lao Qian agreed to organize another evidence collection. Lawyer Han was responsible for the legal details and contacted favorable certification. What Feng Lan had to do was to come to the door repeatedly to apologize. The house income and all my cash savings are used to compensate the two elders of the Feng family. No matter how hard or soft they are, I must obtain their understanding. In those days, the doubts in Feng Lan's ears never stopped, and wherever he went, he was always persuaded by people, no matter out of good intentions or desire to spy. People say she's crazy, crazy, crazy... Feng Lan's heart thumped, others can't control, can't control, can't control... She doesn't need to explain to others, nor does she need their understanding. Ding Xiaoye broke the law, and he deserved to go to jail; but Feng Lan fell in love with Ding Xiaoye, and he deserved it, but he didn't break the law.