My Alleged Husband

Chapter 1664: Chapter 1458: Familiar Scenery of the Past

When I dreamt of the unopened flower, who can know the distress in my heart.

Old Master Zhang was deeply moved and gratified when he heard his grandson utter these touching words. It proved that the love he had shown his grandson over the years had not been in vain. He had truly taught his grandson how to be a person and handle matters. This was his greatest pride in life. He had never imagined that he would feel such a moment of gratification one day. Throughout his life, he had faced too many difficulties and changes. He never had the time to experience these things, but they enriched his life immensely. Everything would change because of any person’s transformation, but he never expected that his grandson would always stay true to his original aspirations through the years. He always remembered the oath he had once made, so wherever he went, he would firmly keep in mind what his mission was. He never forgot the deepest desires within him and the vow he made with the hope that one day he could succeed, which gave him immense solace.

”Child, you know you are the most filial child in this world. Over the years, you know well what you have done, yet you never thought of giving up your deeds. You always keep the promises you made deep in your heart, valuing everything you care about profoundly. Do you know? Your grandpa was so happy and joyful when he heard you say these words today, but grandpa may never have any way to reach the peak in his lifetime. Your words made grandpa feel very proud because I taught such a perfect child like you.”

Never compare yourself to others because others may not be the person you want to become. Everyone has their good and bad sides. Blindly following others’ steps will only leave you purposeless, confused about what to do repeatedly. Everyone harbors the most genuine thoughts deep within, unwilling to change themselves for others. Originally, they should have focused on their careers and the things they most wanted to achieve. If it truly becomes like this, then they have wasted their lifetime futilely. Life is indeed difficult to live, but what does living achieve? Isn’t it about tirelessly seeking growth over and over again? Only through this relentless pursuit can one make life less arduous and mentally exhausting.

You also believe that you’ve faced numerous trials in life, unable to forget the hardships and tears you’ve endured once. Step by step, moving forward to today, each step taken has been arduous. How could you willingly let others surpass you and bring you down? You also aspire to reach the peak of life and live joyfully. You aren’t someone who does nothing and you understood since childhood that you are a dignified person capable of achieving your goals with relentless effort. Grandpa discovered this too, which drove him to devote all his efforts to nurturing you, subjecting you to rigorous training repeatedly.”

Old Master Zhang turned to Zhang Zhentian after speaking to Zhang Yichen, continuing, ”You as parents have truly been ruthless, not returning to be by your child’s side all these years. Do you know how tough his life has been? Have you seen with your own eyes the sweat and tears he has shed to endure rigorous training without hardship? Do you know how often he suffered injuries, with blood flowing uncontrollably, yet he forced himself to endure the pain, his face contorted with agony, unwilling to let anyone see his suffering? Because he knows no one in this world can help him, he must rely on his strong inner strength.”

His actions demonstrated to me that perhaps in this lifetime he had no way to live happily, but he would not regret striving with all his might to achieve his desired goals, which became his greatest reward. You have never experienced what this feels like because you never thought of fighting for your family, disregarding your own life. In your eyes, you can forsake everything except your freedom. You’ve become too selfish and self-centered, unable to let me, your biological father and mother-in-law, believe that.”

Sometimes I genuinely want to tell you, if you have a shred of filial piety, why not return home to see me? If you feel even a twinge of guilt, why choose to wander outside repeatedly instead of coming back to accompany me? To me, this is also an enduring pain that cannot be erased. I am an old man, your father, yet you leave me here alone, allowing your son to recognize me alone while you wander. You’ve lived outside for so long; do you truly feel happy and joyful? Have you truly achieved everything you desire?”

Although I have known for a long time that you would regret what you have been doing someday, I did not expect this day to arrive so soon. You’ve never considered where you went wrong in your actions, only vainly seeking forgiveness from others. Others owe you nothing. Why should they forgive you time and again? When you keep making mistakes, people will only think you are utterly beyond redemption, a hopeless villain...”

”Dad, I already know my mistakes, please stop saying these things to me. I know what I should not have done was leave my son and seek the freedom I thought I deserved.

It is because of my actions that my tone has become awkward like this, because no one has truly understood the thoughts in my heart, and no one realizes how much pain I have felt inside after leaving all these years. No one understands the guilt deep within me. I’ve been trapped by these burdens for so many years, and not a moment passes that I forget them. I know inside that, if I forget these feelings of guilt, I will fall into a deep abyss of pain...”