Chapter 2424: Extra - Meng Yunzheng's Advice (Patreon)

Chapter 2424: Extra - Meng Yunzheng's Advice


However, both of them were still young, and the people around them were starting to think about arranging marriages for them.


Initially, no one thought of connecting them.


Even though Wei Qin was Meng Yunzheng's cousin-in-law, both Meng Yunzheng and Shu Yu refrained from interfering in her romantic life and marital status.


She was still so young, only in her early twenties. At her age, it was entirely normal to seek a partner.


However, people had approached Wei Qin with marriage proposals, all of which she declined.


After being separated from her son, Song Le, for five years and only recently reuniting with him, she wanted to cherish this time to make up for the years they hadn't spent together.


So, after returning, Wei Qin quickly found work in Shu Yu's workshop. Furthermore, she rented a house at the foot of the mountain. Since Song Le was only five years old at the time and didn't need to stay at the academy, he would return home after classes.


Mother and son shared meals, conversed, and discussed their hopes for the future together in the house at the foot of the mountain.


She had no intention of finding another partner.


Chang Jiayi had a similar mindset. His daughter was timid, and she would hide from strangers. If he were to remarry, Xiao E might become even more withdrawn, trapped in her own world, unable to venture outside.


He only wanted to take good care of his daughter. Since he worked at the academy, his daughter didn't need to find someone to take care of her. She could eat her meals at the academy's cafeteria. There were only the two of them at home, and he could manage everything on his own.


Both of them were wholeheartedly focused on their children. Even when they got to know each other, they had no ulterior motives.


However, as they spent their days together, some subtle feelings began to develop.


Wei Qin admired Chang Jiayi's rare qualities. As a big man, he took excellent care of his daughter, conducted himself with grace, and had a strong sense of propriety.


Chang Jiayi appreciated Wei Qin's tenacity. Even after being stabbed twice while uncovering the truth about the traitors and escaping while setting fire to her hiding place, she remained calm and held onto her beliefs.


They both appreciated each other but hadn't broken through that final barrier.


They... had their children to consider.


However, the perceptive Song Le had already sensed something unusual.


He went to talk to Xiao E to find out her thoughts. Naturally, Xiao E liked Wei Qin. Over the past few years, Wei Qin had become her favorite woman. She often envied Song Le for having such a beautiful and gentle mother. Sometimes, late at night, she would even daydream about being held by Wei Qin as she was gently put to sleep, just like a daughter.


So, with the support of the two children, Chang Jiayi broke through that barrier.


In early this year, he invited a matchmaker to propose marriage.


Wei Qin had already severed ties with her family in the capital, so the Meng family was essentially her maternal family now.


Meng Yunzheng had a favorable impression of Chang Jiayi. He was hardworking, diligent, and responsible. Meng Yunzheng had once asked him if he wanted to continue his studies and aim for the scholar or graduate exams. The academy could provide him the opportunity to work and study simultaneously.


After pondering for a while, Chang Jiayi declined the offer. If he were on his own, studying while working wouldn't be an issue. He would even attempt to do it, like any other child. However, Xiao E was sensitive, and these years were crucial. If Chang Jiayi split his focus between studying and working, his daughter would undoubtedly be neglected. He didn't want a repeat of the past tragedies. In comparison, Chang Jiayi clearly chose his family.


Meng Yunzheng didn't push him but advised him not to give up studying if he had the energy for it. Even if he didn't aim for the exams, achieving a certain level of scholarship would make a difference in the future.