Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander-Chapter 496 - 342 Once Hurt_2

"Why are you so adamantly against my relationship with Zhou Hanliang?" Doudou asked. "To you, he’s just the second Yun Fengshan."

"He’s a good man, and he’s also a good man loyal to his country. But when it really matters, he simply lacks the ability to protect his own family."

"If it weren’t for your grandpa, your dad would never be in his current position. That’s why I can’t let you end up with an ordinary man with no background. I can’t let you walk down the same path I did..."

Doudou interrupted her, "Mom, what’s wrong with my dad? He gives in to you in every way and treats you with such care. If you’re not satisfied with a man like him, I can’t imagine what kind of man would meet your standards. I would be content if I could marry a man like my dad."

"He gives in to me and follows my lead now because he feels guilty. If it weren’t for him, your sister wouldn’t have turned out like this."

As Lan Ailian spoke these words, Doudou didn’t know what to say.

Her sister Yun Guoguo was twenty-three years old, but her mental capacity was only that of an eight- or nine-year-old child. She had suffered a brain injury after being pushed down by Red Guards.

Lan Ailian blamed Yun Fengshan for this because on the day of the incident, she had a big fight with Yun Fengshan, and then he slammed the door and left.

Shortly after he left, the Red Guards arrived. One of them slapped Lan Ailian, and Guoguo bit the Red Guard’s hand in response, which led to her being pushed down the stairs.

If Yun Fengshan had been home that day, maybe the outcome would have been different. This was the root reason Lan Ailian had been dissatisfied with Yun Fengshan all these years.

Doudou had heard these past events recounted by Lan Ailian not just once, but every time, Lan Ailian would curse and mock Yun Fengshan with such emotion that Doudou could never see her father as being in the wrong.

In her eyes, if her mother were less temperamental and not so irrational during their arguments, her father might not have left in a huff, and the consequences might have been different.

Fundamentally, it was her mother who should bear the primary responsibility.

However, Doudou didn’t dare to nor could she express this; otherwise, Lan Ailian would be driven to fury.

"Mom, I understand what you mean, but I really like Zhou Hanliang. I’ve complied with your wishes before, now, please comply with mine just this once."

"He’s leaving for a mission tomorrow. Although I don’t know the specifics, I can tell from his tone that it’s quite dangerous. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made a special effort to see me."

"Mom, I want to tell him my decision clearly so that he leaves with something to look forward to. If you don’t let me go, my resentment towards you will become as indelible as your resentment towards dad, an unresolvable knot."

Lan Ailian furrowed her brow. It was true that as long as Guoguo didn’t recover, she couldn’t truly forgive Yun Fengshan from the bottom of her heart, but how could Zhou Hanliang be compared to Guoguo?

"Must you oppose me? I’ve told you so much, can’t you understand?" Lan Ailian’s voice hardened again.

"Mom, do you know why I haven’t seen Zhou Hanliang for the past half year?" Doudou sighed, "Because I didn’t want to upset you."

"I know after my sister’s incident, you had no choice but to send me to live with dad and mom, and what you fear most is my forming a strong bond with them while having a strained relationship with you and dad."

"Dad and mom are aware of your fear. Every time I visit them, they advise me to come less and to take good care of you, saying how hard it has been for you."

"Mom, don’t you think you’re living selfishly? Dad feels even more guilty about my sister’s accident than you, but all you do is poke and prod at that wound with him."

"You use that as a threat, making us all follow your orders. The moment someone goes slightly against your wishes, you start throwing things and hitting, creating a huge scene."

"Because of my obedience, do you really think I’ve forgotten Zhou Hanliang? That’s why I’m not with him? I heard you on the phone with dad earlier. You suggested that it’s because of dad that I thought of Zhou Hanliang again. Moreover, you said something about being crippled or losing limbs, that I would have to cling to him for the rest of my life. Mom, you come from a military family, how can you speak like that?"

"I’ve been waiting for you to truly understand my feelings, to know who I love, and to stop acting as a waiter at Mei family, but sadly..." Doudou sighed deeply, "By today, my hope is utterly lost. I am moving to dad and mom’s place. As you wish, pretend you never had me."

"Are you trying to kill me!!!"

Doudou looked at Lan Ailian, whose rage was boiling over again, stood up calmly, picked up her bag, and started to walk out.

"Stop right there! Aunt Liu, Auntie Li, where have you all gone? Stop her!"

"..."

When Yun Fengshan came back, Lan Ailian was sitting on the couch alone, crying. Hesitating for a moment, Yun Fengshan sat down beside her, gently patting her shoulder.

"Doudou..." When Lan Ailian raised her tear-blurred face and saw who was beside her, she instantly exploded in fury, pummeling Yun Fengshan with her fists, "It’s all your fault! All your fault! All your fault!..."

"Enough." Yun Fengshan hugged her tightly, "Ailian, we’ve hurt each other for so many years, it’s enough. Guoguo’s injury has already occurred, what’s the point of continuing to torment each other like this?"

"You actually tricked the nannies and Guoguo to leave the house; it was all to let Doudou see that man. What kind of father does something like that? How can you push your daughter into a pit of fire..." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), including recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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