Rong’s mother had spoken her piece in one breath and her eyes reddened.
She had lost her husband and now her son’s heart wasn’t with her, but wholly devoted to Lin Xinlan, and this made her feel especially aggrieved.
No matter how good a daughter-in-law is, can she be better than a real mother?
All that she had done, wasn’t it all for him?
Why couldn’t he stand by her side, understand her, and help her?
Rong Shaoze saw his mother’s heartache and he too felt uncomfortable.
He quickly put his arm around her shoulder and smiled, "Mom, that’s not what I mean, and I haven’t forgotten my real mother just because I have a wife.
I’m just saying that since I love Xinlan and want to marry her as my wife, I should treat her well, make her happy, instead of forcing her to learn this and that.
I don’t actually like those stiff rules at all.
If she were to learn all of that, what joy would there be left in my life when we are together?
Mom, a family should be happy to truly be a family. Cheer up a bit and don’t hold any negative opinions about Xinlan, she’s actually a good person, isn’t she?
During our family’s most difficult times, she stayed by your side and encouraged you to keep going.
It was also during a critical moment that she brought Xiaocong out, saving my business.
Although Xinlan may not know much, she truly is a good woman.
She’s genuine and lives a simple life; if you’re not satisfied with such a daughter-in-law,
do you prefer those women who are always after my money and play cutthroat games to be your daughter-in-law?"
Rong Shaoze’s words deeply affected his mother.
Thinking it over, Lin Xinlan was indeed not bad, and even if she had flaws, they were forgivable.
No one is perfect, who doesn’t have flaws?
If it weren’t for her constant encouragement and comfort, she probably would have died long ago.
Where would she have the chance to see her son again, or to meet such an adorable grandson?
Having realized this, Rong’s mother also smiled and her prejudices against Lin Xinlan disappeared all at once, and her heart felt much more at ease.
"You’re right, I have indeed been too strict with her. Alright, I won’t force her to learn anymore; she’s actually quite alright as she is."
Rong Shaoze’s lips curved into a smile, delighted that his mother could genuinely accept Xinlan.
Around the corner, Lin Xinlan, having heard their conversation, quietly retreated, returning to her mother’s room.
Rong’s mother’s words dimmed her mood somewhat, but Rong Shaoze’s words deeply moved her.
He truly loved her, without any pretense.
Having the love of this man, she had no regrets.
Even if Rong’s mother was prejudiced against her, she could completely disregard it.
After all, she too loved Rong Shaoze very much and for him, she could tolerate almost anything.
This little episode passed just like that.
Rong Shaoze never brought up what his mother had said to Lin Xinlan, and Lin Xinlan too forgot about what she had overheard; their life became even more pleasant and happier.
However, Rong Shaoze was constantly striving, figuring out how to trick Lin Xinlan into registering for marriage.
He didn’t want to leave anything to chance; he had to secure for her the title of Young Madam Rong sooner rather than later, or he would feel uneasy.
On a sunny Monday, Rong Shaoze decided to take a day off and take Lin Xinlan out for some fun.
Xiaocong, being visually impaired, naturally couldn’t join them.
Neither Rong’s mother nor Lin’s mother had any intention of meddling.
Rong Shaoze was thrilled at the prospect of just the two of them going out together.
Lin Xinlan didn’t want to go initially, but having been cooped up at home lately and almost growing moldy, she agreed.