Phi-Fic Chapter 1210 Learning from my cousin
Chapter 1210 Learning from my cousin
It's just meeting the parents, we're not engaged yet, we'll talk about it later.
Liang Cheng could only hold onto Linghua tightly and refuse to let go, acting like a spoiled child!
Linghua dared not move. "We can only do that after the engagement. For now, let's stick to the rules!"
After Liang Cheng calmed down, he gently kissed Linghua's forehead. "Then I'll go back. After meeting the parents tomorrow, my grandma will go to Grandma Fu and ask her to be our matchmaker, and then we'll get engaged! The sooner the better!"
Linghua smiled and said, "I'll visit your house tomorrow morning, have lunch there, and then we'll go to Grandma Fu's house for a visit before I leave! Before I came, my mother specifically told me to be polite and well-mannered."
Liang Cheng laughed, "Sure, I'll go with you then! Many young people these days scoff at these rules and think it's unnecessary to go through all that trouble. I see you're different from others; you accept what your elders say."
Linghua answered seriously: "When I was a teenager, I also found the rules of adults to be annoying! But as I grew up, I saw my cousin Meilan. She clearly had more right to be willful and not follow any rules, but she respected and followed the rules more than others. At that time, I asked her, why is that?"
Liang Cheng was also curious, "What was your cousin's answer?"
Linghua replied, "Her answer wasn't very original either. Without rules, there can be no order. Every rule has its own rationale. Love is between two people, but marriage involves two families. Since that's the case, then we should follow these rules and find a balance between the two families. That will actually make things easier to handle."
"I have a somewhat inappropriate example here. A friend of mine from work fell in love with a married man! Her parents were strongly opposed, but she said it was love, and the one who wasn't loved was immoral. She also said it wasn't illegal and didn't need to follow any rules. Her parents did everything they could to stop her, but she still married him without hesitation. Her parents were devastated and warned her that not following the rules was immoral, that breaking up someone else's family would not end well. That man could betray his wife, and he could betray her too. As it turned out, her parents were right. Less than two years into the marriage, the man fell in love with another woman and divorced her!"
Liang Cheng listened attentively. "Many people don't realize that the law is the bottom line, and morality is the upper limit. The existence of many rules and morals is justified."
Linghua nodded. "Yes! As you get older, you see and think more, and you understand many things. I used to be very unhappy with my parents' arrangements and used very extreme methods to rebel against them, even running away from home! Although I was safe in the end, I know that I caused my parents a lot of pain at that moment, and I feel very guilty."
Liang Cheng was aware of this as well. "If you tell your parents what you really think, they will know you are young and will agree to let you try."
Linghua nodded. "Back then, I was like a hedgehog, I couldn't speak properly at all! Anyway, everything my parents said was wrong, and none of it was what I wanted. I just wanted to escape! After I got to Shenzhen and left my parents, I realized their good intentions! From my second aunt and my cousin, I saw that there are other ways to deal with problems besides my own. My method was stupid and clumsy. If you use your brain, there are better ways."
“Sometimes I mention my cousin a lot, and you might think I’m someone who lacks opinions! Maybe I am, but I really think she’s a very good person and she’s my role model.”
Liang Cheng stroked Linghua's soft, long hair. "A person who has good role models, learns from them, and can actually do what they learn is truly outstanding. Many people with your achievements simply can't see the strengths of others; they only think they are invincible. That's a very dangerous state, and sooner or later they will stumble and fall!"
Hearing Liang Cheng say that, Linghua smiled, "Yes, they are my role models for life."
After chatting for a while longer, Liang Cheng left. He was in a good mood and felt that the future was full of happiness.
The next day, Liang Cheng personally came to pick up Linghua. When they arrived at the Liang family home, many people had already gathered.
Liang Cheng introduced them to everyone one by one, and the elders readily took out their red envelopes.
First, Grandpa Liang and Grandma Liang each gave a large red envelope. Grandma Liang also gave Linghua a pair of jade bracelets. Both the clarity and the quality were excellent, worthy of being family heirlooms.
As the only male grandson in the Liang family, Liang Cheng was the center of attention within the entire family. When he heard his girlfriend was coming, every single family member came over.
"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!" Linghua said gratefully. "I also brought you a gift!"
Linghua handed over a purple velvet box with the DF logo. "This is a pearl necklace, Grandma, please accept it! Grandpa, you usually like to practice calligraphy, so I bought you some fine brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones! Although they are not antiques, they are still quite exquisitely made."
When Linghua presented them with a gift, Madam Liang and Grandpa Liang were slightly taken aback, but then smiled and opened the velvet box. "How thoughtful! This pearl necklace is so beautiful, I'll wear it right away!"
Mrs. Liang and Mr. Liang also gave generous red envelopes, and Mrs. Liang also gave Linghua a Hetian jade brooch from her collection.
Linghua presented pearl earrings and rings to Madam Liang, her aunts, and her sisters.
The children were even happier to receive their gifts and have already opened them to play with them.
Seeing that Linghua had prepared everything so thoroughly, the rest of the Liang family were very satisfied.
They didn't care what Linghua gave, but they valued the sentiment behind the gift.
Director Liang met with Linghua yesterday. Upon seeing the pearl necklace Linghua had given him, he immediately took it out and put it around his neck. "Linghua, it's so beautiful!"
This string of pearls is not as large as the one worn by Madam Liang; it is about the size of a soybean, making it very suitable for everyday work wear.
Linghua smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it! Please forgive me if there's anything I haven't done well enough!"
Director Liang grasped Linghua's hand. "I've spoken with the people below, and you've done an excellent job! For someone in your position, to remain approachable, honest, and unassuming is truly rare. If you continue like this, your aunt will guarantee your safety and that you'll achieve great success!"
Hearing this, Linghua smiled and said, "I used to really want to become a huge star, but now I just want to make good albums and good shows. Then I'll naturally have the ability!"
Director Liang was very pleased. "I know many people criticize your musical style, thinking that your singing is not challenging and sounds a bit rustic. But we who work in the people's arts and culture sector always remember one thing: as long as the people like it, it is good music and a good program!"