Way of Compromise

Her father's demeanor made Wang Zijing realize that even the most stern people had a soft spot in their hearts.

Over the years, her parents' relationship had improved greatly. Wang Zijing had even sometimes grumbled inwardly, Don't go giving me a little brother or sister at your age. The two-child policy is open now, after all.

Only now did she understand that her mother might never have truly entered her father's heart. Their harmony was a kind of compromise with the passage of time.

She did not like Zhang Mingcheng. Aside from simply not loving him, she resisted arranged marriage because of the psychological shadow cast by her parents.

After a long, long time, Wang Chengfu slowly let out a breath and resumed his usual rigorous manner. "What's past is past. People can never change what has already happened, but they can seize the future. That reminds me of something I forgot to tell you."

Wang Zijing looked at her father. "What is it?"

Wang Chengfu said, "When I came back tonight, I saw him still outside the compound, so I told him not to come again."

Wang Zijing stared blankly at her father, and her heart suddenly turned cold.

Wang Chengfu clicked his tongue. "Standing outside all the time leaves a bad impression. Your dad was even teased about it yesterday. The moment he heard me say that, he got scared and left right away."

"Dad!" Wang Zijing shot to her feet, her voice trembling with tears. "How could you do that?"

No matter how her family mocked Qin Ze, he could ignore it. But if her father told him to leave and never come again, that was practically a declaration of his attitude and position.

No wonder she had not seen Qin Ze when she came home.

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