Chapter 006 I wish I could accompany you for a longer time

Her thoughts were in disarray, yet the melody of the guitar, played by her father’s fingertips, floated like a gentle drizzle, coolly lingering by her ears, awakening Yang Ruoyi, who was lost in memories

However, Yang Ruoyi could vaguely sense that the song her father was singing seemed to be related to that woman

Although your father has never been a civil servant like your grandfather Fu, he still has the heart of a civil servant! Yang Han noticed that the frown on her daughter's forehead had eased and thought that the girl had come to terms with it, feeling quite pleased, and made a joke.

I also wish to illuminate you, to leave sunshine in your life, to accompany you through the long and winding journey, to grow together with you

I don't have a mother, am I not doing well? I don't know if it's because I just heard Dad singing downstairs, and I was secretly holding back a surge of emotions. When Yang Ruoyi heard Dad say this, she couldn't help but blurt it out.

But that's not right either. Although I live in the village, it is still an urban village in Yangcheng. If there were to be a demolition, I would be quite wealthy, wouldn't I? Moreover, Yang Ruoyi does not feel that her living standards are poor; she lives quite well with her father!

"Oh, what's wrong with being sixteen? Does being sixteen mean I no longer have the right to be adorable?" Yang Ruoyi stubbornly clung to her father's arm, acting coy.

After Yang Ruoyi finished discussing the "deceptive" plan with her friends, she happily returned home. However, as she opened the iron gate downstairs and was about to call out, her father's deep singing voice came from upstairs

If I have the opportunity to see you again, I hope I have not disappointed you

In addition to the absence of her mother's meticulous and tender care, Yi Yi remained very introverted until she started kindergarten, and during the interviews, she was rejected by several good kindergartens

Why not call her mother

What song is this? It seems like I have never heard it before

In recent years, due to the demolition, the villagers of Beilang Village have become financially better off, and many have stopped working, spending their days playing mahjong. Yang Han has witnessed numerous cases where playing mahjong has led to broken families and divorces.

Is this also what you hope I can achieve

It does not sound like something a sixteen-year-old girl would say

The difference lies in the fact that those mahjong parlors cater to everyone, while our establishment only serves the elderly said Yang Han with a smile

Yang Ruoyi feels that her father is too biased

But when did she ever say that she disagreed? Although Yang Ruoyi feels that if her father remarries and she has to call another woman "mother," it would be very awkward for her, this does not mean that she disagrees. She simply does not want to take the initiative to encourage her father to remarry.

The name "Ruyi" signifies the hope that she can be as beautiful and kind as you

He, yes, was a civil servant before retirement. Yang Han smiled slightly, considering that his daughter was gradually growing up and needed to understand some principles of conduct and action. He straightened his attitude and said to his daughter, "Do you know why those mahjong parlors outside are always open all night long?"

This is not incorrect either. The establishment run by Yang Han is called a Mahjong tea house, where Mahjong is merely provided for guests to play for free. Its primary business is still selling tea—of course, the tea is not expensive, and anyone can afford it. Yang Han does not rely on this for making a profit

So this is what Father thinks! Yang Ruoyi suddenly felt a different sensation, as if her father's image had become significantly more imposing

But father has been waiting

Yang Ruoyi began to feel somewhat uncertain. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Um, do we still sell tea?"

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I long to accompany you for a while longer, to share with you the scenery of the first half of my life

Because Grandpa Fu and the others are not as addicted to playing Mahjong as Feifei's parents, right? Yang Ruoyi's mind was working quite quickly, but she just wasn't looking in the right direction

However, it is somewhat strange that Father has never been willing to share stories about Mother. Yang Ruoyi does not know her mother's name, nor does she know where she has gone! The only thing that can be confirmed is that Mother is still alive! Because whenever she mentions whether Mother is no longer in this world, Father vehemently denies it, and his tone becomes very agitated.

Looking at Yang Ruoyi, who was as beautiful as her mother, Yang Han smiled with satisfaction

Looking at her lively daughter in the sunlight, Yang Han's eyes were filled with affection. However, despite the smile on her face, Yang Han secretly sighed in her heart

Unknowingly, this song has reached its conclusion, and Yang Han's singing has come to a stop. Yet, he continues to play the guitar, lingering on the final melody again and again, as if his thoughts are tangled.

Time makes us both fragile and strong, let me softly sing to you again

Yang Ruoyi felt a bit strange; standing at the stairway entrance, she stopped in her tracks and perked up her ears to listen

After a long wait for the sound of the guitar to cease, Yang Ruoyi exerted a little effort to close the front door downstairs, pretending to have just returned, and called out loudly: "Dad, I am back!"

So stubborn!

Father sings beautifully, his rich baritone sounds as if he is telling a story, and his effortless singing style can convey the emotions of the lyrics into the hearts of the audience

It is also because of his love and care, acting both as a father and a mother, that Yi Yi gradually became more cheerful and began to smile more often

Yang Han in the living room also restored his usual gentle smile, with no trace of sadness on his face. He got up from the sofa, the guitar resting beside the bookshelf in the corner, and smiled at his daughter, saying: "Feifei, have Mom and Dad come back?"

However, Yang Han, who watched her grow up, clearly remembers that in the early years, Yi Yi was not as lively as she is now

But how is it that the girl is not also trying to make her father happy

Yi Yi has grown up, and her memories from childhood have become blurred

Hasn't Dad already finished the live broadcast

"Did Grandpa Fu ever work as a civil servant?" Yang Ruoyi asked in surprise

His mahjong teahouse is located by the lake in the park, a particularly prime location, yet it only serves elderly patrons, completely excluding young and middle-aged individuals, showcasing a distinctive character

Feifei's personality is not at all reclusive! She just doesn't like to talk to people she is not familiar with. When we play together, she is always very happy!" Yang Ruoyi defended her friend.

Haha! Yang Han's cheerful laughter echoed in the living room

At the very least, it is somewhat out of place! The love and care of parents are very important for a child's growth, Yang Han said with a smile

She feels sad for her father

This journey has endured too much pain, causing the initial smile to fade away

At that moment, Yang Han was amused to the point of laughter by her daughter: "Haha, is this the anti-addiction system of the adult world? Yi Yi, your idea is quite good!"

As a result, Yang Ruoyi's impression of her mother has worsened further

"Not yet, they are still playing Mahjong! If all the Mahjong parlors were like ours, opening during the day and closing at night, that would be great!" Yang Ruoyi said to her father with a smile, her long and slender arms outstretched, "That way, there would be no one in the world addicted to playing Mahjong!"

"At sixteen years old, she still claims to be cute, how embarrassing!" Looking at her daughter acting cute, Yang Han shook her head in silent laughter

However, every time Yang Ruoyi expressed that her mother was incompetent, and even in her childhood, she innocently said she "hated her," her father would sternly stop her, insisting that her mother was the best woman in the world. He explained that she could not be with them and her father for certain reasons, and that they should not speak ill of her mother

Hehe! Yang Ruoyi laughed with her father for a while, then curiously asked, "Dad, to be honest, I also find it strange. Why does our family's mahjong parlor only open from 9 AM to 5 PM? There's even a lunch break! Grandpa Fu said that civil servants don't have such precise working hours."

In Yang Ruoyi's impression, her father had never had any romantic entanglements with other women. Some of the village elders even wanted to introduce him to potential partners, but he never agreed, instead deflecting the responsibility onto himself—"Yiyi doesn't agree, so we have to consider the feelings of the child."

"In order to make money! Feifei's dad and mom have to work during the day and can only play at night. If they don't open at night, how can they earn money?" Yang Ruoyi pouted; she was not foolish and could see through such a simple issue.

No, it is because they are no longer as young as Feifei's parents. Sitting for too long and not moving their legs is not good for them! That is why Dad forces them to go back to rest at noon and come home earlier in the afternoon, otherwise the family will worry!

Because Yang Ruoyi has no trace of her mother in her memory, her childhood was filled only with the love of her father, who played both parental roles. Naturally, the concept of "mother" has faded away

However, all these years have passed, and Yang Ruoyi has never seen her appear

Therefore, Yang Han, who originally did not care much about money, withdrew from the company he started with friends and devoted all his energy to taking care of his daughter. In fact, for the sake of his daughter, Yang Han learned to cook and read many books, almost cultivating himself into a parenting expert

Doing business and making money are certainly important, but we must never earn money at the expense of our conscience. Operating a mahjong parlor all night can significantly impact the family relationships of others. Just look at Feifei; her parents are often not at home, and her personality has become quite withdrawn!" Yang Han remarked

Father has never spoken in front of her, but Yang Ruoyi can sense that he is waiting for her mother's return

"Yes, then do you know the difference between our place and those mahjong parlors?" Yang Han asked

Yang Ruoyi listened to a segment and made an effort to search her mind, but she could not find any impression of this song

I long to spend more time with you, to share the scenery of my first half of life with you. In every silent night, I will think of the love and hate, the deep emotions I have for you

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But seeing her father frozen in place, Yang Ruoyi realized that she had inadvertently touched a sore spot for him. In a moment of quick thinking, she tilted her head, pointed her left and right index fingers at her cheeks, and with a playful smile said to her father, "Hee hee... The teacher also said I am eloquent, innocent, lively, and adorable!"

At that time, Yang Han, who was also a first-time father, knew nothing. It is unreasonable to expect a man to be adept at taking care of a child. It is quite normal for the atmosphere at home to seem dull and uninteresting.

The larger this city becomes, the more it fills one with anxiety, longing, and a sense of endlessness

Although Yang Ruoyi did not know what had happened between her father and mother, her understanding of love and familial affection was still at a relatively superficial stage. She believed that love was simply love and hate was simply hate. She could not comprehend her father's sorrow, yet she was able to empathize with the seemingly ordinary melody of the song.

Yang Ruoyi hurriedly ran up the stairs, her footsteps as light as usual, as if she had not heard anything just now

In every silent night, I find myself thinking of the love and hate I have for you

This idea is too naive

Fortunately, it was a kindergarten teacher who noticed something was amiss and had a serious conversation with Yang Han. It was then that Yang Han realized that completely entrusting his daughter's education to the teacher was not appropriate. If he did not pay more attention, his daughter's character development might head towards an extreme that he would not wish to see

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That woman refers to her mother, her biological mother

This word, father sang it repeatedly twice

Father is such a good person, caring for the family, able to cook delicious food, and has a very amiable personality. He can chat with those old gentlemen in the tea house, and I don't know how many aunts admire him. How could mother leave both me and father

Is it not similar to the educated youth returning to the city in some television dramas, where the mother abandoned them for a better life?