Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1568 - 1569: Let Him Venture Out
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Witnessing her mother's subtle discomfort, Cheng Su gently turned to her father. "Dad, if you believe finding him opportunities in Qing City would be more convenient, I can assist him in securing a job or even provide funding if he wishes to start a small business."
"Keep this conversation strictly between us; we don't want your mother-in-law overhearing," Father Cheng urged, a flicker of apprehension in his eyes.
Cheng Su responded, "Dad, shouldn't I have the autonomy to decide how to use my earnings? Don't worry, if Cheng Zhi genuinely has such aspirations, he should feel free to voice them."
A warmth spread through Father Cheng's heart. "It's not that you lack the authority, but you understand your mother-in-law's temperament. If she were to find out, peace in this household would be shattered, wouldn't it? You focus on living your own good life. Your brother, he has his own path to forge."
Understanding her father's concern for her relationship with her mother-in-law, Cheng Su felt a pang of appreciation, realizing that only her own parents truly considered her well-being.
"Dad, besides you and Mom, Cheng Zhi is my only blood relative on my maternal side. When you're both gone, he'll be my sole family. I must support him. If he thrives, I'll have someone to lean on too!" Cheng Su chuckled, "Given my current circumstances, helping him is, in essence, helping myself!"
"I know. Now that you're living a good life, your mother and I can finally rest easy. It's wonderful that you're willing to help, but Cheng Zhi is still young. True growth comes from facing adversity and overcoming failures. If you're always smoothing his path, what happens when he inevitably encounters difficulties? Can he pick himself up and handle them? Will you be there to assist him for his entire life?" Father Cheng sighed, "It's not that I forbid you from helping your brother. It's simply that life lessons, the resilience gained from hardship, and the wisdom accrued through experience are crucial for development. Only when he matures and becomes stable can he truly become your pillar of support."
Tears welled in Cheng Su's eyes, and her throat felt tight. "Dad..."
"There, there, why are you crying?" Father Cheng gently patted her hand. "Before coming here, I had a similar talk with your brother. Your mother and I are still young. He needs to venture out and make his own way. Success will be his own merit. If he falters, finding himself beaten and bruised and unable to continue, home will always welcome him with a warm meal. And in the direst of circumstances, he'll always have you, his sister, to offer him a bowl of sustenance!"
Cheng Su nodded, thinking that this was indeed the mindset of a true father.
The outside world, with its unpredictable storms—why should one fear it? If one is not afraid of setbacks or losses, isn't the potential for achievement even greater?
They had both emerged from humble beginnings, without any inherited advantages. Everything they had was earned through their own efforts. Back then, she had managed to establish a restaurant from scratch and build a successful business. What prevented Cheng Zhi, as a man, from achieving something similar?
If he failed, as Father Cheng had wisely pointed out, would he truly face a future without a place to call home or a meal to eat?
"Dad, having a father like you is a true blessing for us siblings!" Cheng Su expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
Father Cheng appeared somewhat bashful. "Your father, I may not possess great talents or earn vast sums of money, but my greatest fortune lies in having both of you, my son and daughter. Naturally, I desire the very best for you both."
"Don't worry, we will," Cheng Su affirmed immediately.
"Presently, I have little concern for you; you are living well and have established a happy family. However, your brother..." Father Cheng paused, his lips pursed. "For now, let him explore the world. Young individuals should not confine their perspectives. But, Su, should your brother ever falter and fail to find his footing, remember your father's words: offer him a helping hand, for you are siblings,"
Cheng Su nodded, reflecting that years later, when she indeed helped Cheng Zhi get his life back on track, she would still vividly recall her father's counsel.