You Shuzhen had no choice, whispering softly, "Mom won't think that way."
Xu Chuning managed to squeeze out a smile with teary eyes, "I only came to understand this myself this year."
"..."
Mother and daughter were silent for a long time, You Shuzhen touched her head lightly, "You've had it tough."
Xu Chuning shook her head, "Aren't you angry with me?"
Hearing this, You Shuzhen felt it funny, "Why should I be angry with you?"
Xu Chuning moved her lips, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
You Shuzhen knew what she meant, her voice gentle: "I won't be angry with you, you did nothing wrong."
She looked at Xu Chuning, speaking slowly, "What are your plans after the results come out?"
Xu Chuning didn't hesitate, "I won't leave you."
"But—" You Shuzhen tried to reason with her.
"There are no buts." Xu Chuning said, with rimmed red eyes, "Or do you mean, you no longer need me as your daughter?"
You Shuzhen shook her head, "How could that be."
