Love Apartment: South Wind Passage.

Chapter 639: Advice from Seniors (7800 in , words)
As soon as Lin's father said this, Zhan Bo, who was originally laughing foolishly, suddenly became serious.

Seeing this, Guan Gu and Youyou, who were standing outside the door, hurriedly bent their waists, tiptoed carefully into the living room, and came to Nanfeng.

"How about it?"

Guan Gu asked quietly, "Are Wanyu's parents satisfied with Zhanbo now? Have Ziqiao and Meijia helped Zhanbo?"

Nan Feng couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard this: "They... should be considered to be of help."

At least in terms of livening up the atmosphere, Ziqiao and Meijia did contribute a lot.

And there are so many abstract people in the apartment, doesn't this make Zhanbo seem like the most normal person?

Nanfeng thought to himself, not realizing that he was the one who had ruined Ziqiao and Meijia's two plans in succession.

"south wind."

It took a long time for Youyou to recover from the shock and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "What exactly did you just…"

"Shh, I'll explain it to you later!"

Nan Feng made a quiet gesture, pointing at Zhan Bo who was finally about to take action: "Listen, the highlight is coming."

Guan Gu and You You's faces turned serious when they heard that, and they turned their heads to look at Zhan Bo who had made up his mind.

Ziqiao and Meijia also sat up straight amid the shoving and pushing, waiting for the development of the situation with anticipation.

……

"uncle."

He pursed his lips and said in a low but firm voice: "Although I don't know if I can be recognized, Wanyu and I are truly in love. I will treat Wanyu very well and I will definitely make her happy."

"dad……"

Wan Yu was about to say something when she was interrupted by Lin's father.

"You can wait until the end to say those clichés used in TV dramas to express determination."

Father Lin looked at Wanyu and asked, "Wanyu, you said on the phone earlier that you wanted to apply to a design school abroad, is that correct?"

"Ah."

Wan Yu nodded. She seemed to have thought of something and quickly added, "Dad, don't always ask me to donate a building. I can pass the exam by myself."

Father Lin thought about it and nodded, "Okay, although the design level of many well-known fashion designers nowadays is not worthy of their fame, since this is your dream and pursuit, then don't let your career path be mixed with too much water.

“If your ability is not enough to achieve your dream, just go home. Your family will still be able to support you no matter what.

"But Wanyu, your future plans for life may seem like your own business, but when you start dating, this is something you two need to consider."

He changed the subject and looked at the young couple who had just been dating for less than three days and asked, "I actually want to ask you, have you ever thought about your future together and how you are going to spend the rest of your lives together?"

"dad."

Wan Yu looked embarrassed: "Zhanbo and I have only been dating for less than three days, and you want us to consider the future. Isn't this a little too early?"

"Oh."

Father Lin nodded in understanding: "If you say so, then it doesn't really matter whether your mother and I approve of your relationship. After all, it's too early for you to think about this kind of thing."

He stood up and said, "In that case, wait until you decide to be together for the rest of your lives, then come and ask me and your mother if we approve of your relationship."

"Let's go, let's fly to Japan and have lunch."

Father Lin looked at Mother Lin and said.

"Ok."

Mother Lin looked at Wanyu apologetically. Although she wanted to stay with her good boy for a while, in front of so many people, the couple had to stand on the same front.

"uncle and auntie!"

Wanyu originally wanted to ask for her parents to stay, but unexpectedly Zhanbo stood up first and stopped Lin's father and mother who were about to leave.

"what happened?"

Father Lin stared at Zhanbo, and his deep eyes made Zhanbo feel uneasy.

In fact, he simply couldn't understand what the difference was between getting the approval of Wanyu's parents now and waiting until he and Wanyu confirmed that they would spend their lives together before seeking the approval of Wanyu's parents.

He just instinctively realized that he should not choose to escape at this time, and he should not let Wan Yu stand in front of him and fight for him.

In this regard, the simple-minded Zhanbo is obviously much more decisive than Teacher Zeng and Ziqiao.

Facing Lin's father's calm gaze, Zhan Bo took a deep breath and tried his best to organize his panicked and confused thoughts into words.

"Uncle and aunt, Wanyu and I...although we have only been together for a short time and have not had time to think about and plan our future together, both Wanyu and I are together with the idea of ​​spending the rest of our lives together and continuing to walk together in the future.

"Maybe, maybe it seems irresponsible to you that we haven't thought clearly about our future together. It may also be that we are still too young and can't see as far as you two can. We can't see clearly what difficulties will arise on this road we walk side by side.

"But I still hope that my relationship with Wanyu can be recognized by you, or at least give me a chance to be recognized by you.

"You are Wanyu's parents, and you are also the elders in our relationship. No matter what concerns, opinions, and thoughts you have about our relationship..."

Zhan Bo clenched his fists and his lips trembled slightly with nervousness.

He took another deep breath and bowed deeply to Wanyu's parents.

"I hope you can tell us and guide us."

As Zhanbo's call ended, 3601 suddenly fell into a strange silence.

Upon hearing this, Lin's mother nodded with satisfaction. Although she didn't chat with Zhanbo much during the whole process, at least what Zhanbo said now sounded very useful to her.

She considers three factors when choosing a son-in-law: whether he is handsome, whether she likes him, and whether her family likes him.

As for other aspects, her caring husband will naturally help his daughter to investigate clearly.

Even though Lin's mother had not had a deep understanding of what kind of person Zhanbo was, nor had she read Zhanbo's information, she knew that as long as her husband was willing to bring her here to meet him, it meant that there was generally no problem with the child.

She patted the back of Lin's father's hand silently, indicating that if he was really not dissatisfied with Zhanbo, he should not pretend too much.

Father Lin's eyes flickered slightly and he nodded meaningfully.

“Masaka (No way).”

Guan Gu murmured in disbelief: "How could Zhanbo say such a thing?"

"Calm down."

Nan Feng gently patted Guan Gu's shoulder: "It turns out that Yi Fei is more reliable than the four of you."

"Dad, mom."

Wanyu also stood up. Although she was embarrassed to say some things in front of her parents, she still mustered up the courage to speak.

"Zhanbo and I didn't get together casually, we've been through so much in the past year and a half.

"Zhanbo is right. We are together with the idea of ​​spending the rest of our lives together and going on forever in the future."

She paused, her tone even pleading: "I like Zhanbo very much, so I hope...you can like him too."

When Mother Lin saw her daughter begging in such a pleading manner, she felt so distressed that she wanted to hug her in her arms and agree to whatever she said.

Her precious daughter has always been extremely proud. She has never spoken in such a tone.

Mother Lin's eyes flickered with distress, but she finally looked silently at Father Lin who had never expressed his opinion.

Again, no matter what she thinks, at least now they and their husband have to stand on the same front.

Zhan Bo closed his eyes at this moment, still maintaining a deep bow, as if he would not stand up until Wan Yu's parents spoke.

"Zhanbo."

Father Lin finally spoke slowly, and Zhan Bo nervously opened one eye when he heard it.

"First of all, I want to tell you that no matter whether you and Wanyu can be together in the end, I think you are a very good kid."

Zhanbo stood up and asked Father Lin weakly, "But?"

"but!"

Father Lin said in a deep voice: "I am very pessimistic about the future of you two."

Zhan Bo's face froze instantly when he heard that.

"Don't get me wrong. I don't think your family backgrounds or consumption concepts are different. After all, I know my daughter very well. She doesn't have high demands for material things."

Father Lin explained, “I just think your future plans are so far off.

"Now that you have just gotten together, the sweetness of love will indeed make you ignore many issues that deserve attention.

"For example, have you two ever thought about how you would maintain your relationship when Wanyu is admitted to a design school abroad?

"Foreign love?"

Zhanbo and Wanyu were stunned. Although this matter was not imminent, it was indeed a problem they would have to face sooner or later.

Everyone in the apartment looked at each other in confusion when they heard this. In fact, they had thought about this question privately, but considering that Zhanbo and Wanyu had just been together and had not yet fully enjoyed the sweetness of love, they were embarrassed to ask now.

Father Lin continued, "Okay, let's take a step back and assume that you have chosen an international relationship and have persisted with it. Wanyu, you love traveling so much, would you ever think of returning to the Magic City to live your whole life?
"Even if you can live in Shanghai for your whole life, does your career plan allow you to develop into a top fashion designer in Shanghai?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Yu stood there in shock.

Without waiting for Wanyu to answer, Lin's father turned his gaze to Zhanbo: "Zhanbo, you are now starting a business and dating at the same time, are you sure you can handle it?"

He paused, and then continued, “Although the opinions I raised about your entrepreneurship may make you uncomfortable, this is the naked reality.

“I admit that in the early stages of a small company’s business, everyone works together, performs their duties, and gives full play to their strengths, which does help the company develop better. The rational use of resources and talents can also help the company become bigger and stronger.

“But Zhanbo, you have to understand that even if we don’t talk about the power structure and operating system of large companies and enterprises, we can only talk about small family workshops.

“Even if it’s a small family-run workshop, if you want everyone to work together to make it a prosperous business, and everyone won’t quarrel over interests, status, and responsibilities, you need a head of the family who can speak with authority and who has enough weight to convince everyone.

"If you are a qualified head of a family, then no matter whether you are overbearing or open-minded, you can share the power with anyone, and this small family workshop can run smoothly.

"But if you are not cut out to be the head of a family, and you don't have the power that belongs to a head of a family, then sooner or later the family members will become alienated one by one."

Father Lin seemed to recall some bad memories, and his voice became a little dull: "Zhanbo, you must know that authority is also power. If you don't hold the power that should be in your hands tightly, but hand it over completely at the beginning.

“It’s not easy to take back the power that has been completely given away.

“Whether we start centralized management or kick out the entrepreneurial partners directly, it will be a bloodless war.”

He sighed: "To be honest, I don't think you will be the final winner in the war.

"Career is a man's second life. If you fail in your business and lose half your life, it will definitely affect your relationship with Wanyu. What will you two do then?"

Zhan Bo lowered his head and moved his lips, with some emotion brewing in his eyes.

Father Lin said in a deep voice: "You want us to recognize your relationship, but apart from your sincerity towards each other, there is not much in this relationship that is worthy of our recognition.

"You have never thought about taking responsibility for your future, so why should I approve of your future?"

He rubbed Wanyu's head lovingly and said, "Dad certainly won't object to you falling in love at your age.

"Zhanbo is indeed a good boy. I will not oppose your continued relationship just because of the many difficulties you two will face in the future.

"But just because I don't object doesn't mean I approve of you being together.

"In fact, if I were to give you a solid piece of advice, I would suggest that you separate as soon as possible."

"And Zhanbo, you really need to think about your business plan again. Starting a business is no small matter. For a family like yours, this may be your only chance in this life."

Mother Lin pinched his back silently.

Father Lin paused, not knowing whether it was because of Mother Lin's little trick behind his back or because this boy was the first boy Wanyu liked, he made a suggestion.

“How about this, while your makeshift team hasn’t been formally established, why don’t you, Zhanbo, cut your losses in time and put your entrepreneurial efforts on hold. I’ll cover the losses for you, as if you owe me something.

"During this period of time, you should date Wanyu first. When she is admitted to a design school abroad, you can go out with Wanyu.

"When the time comes, you can start a business in the city where Wanyu is studying. I can help you find relevant practitioners and inject capital. We will follow the normal process for investment, and I will take as many shares as I deserve.

"But I can sign a contract with you, I will not participate in the decision-making of your company, and you can buy back my shares at the market price." This way, not only will you two not have to engage in a long-distance relationship, but you will also have more freedom in your future choices.

"How about it, think about it?"

"so good?!!"

Ziqiao and Meijia couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise. Even Guan Gu and Youyou looked at Zhanbo as if they were looking at a lucky guy who was hit by a mountain of gold.

At this point even a fool could see that although Father Lin said he did not approve of Zhanbo and Wanyu being together, he was actually already planning their future.

Mr. Lin not only provided money but also manpower, and he did not participate in the company's decision-making. When Zhanbo became rich, he could buy back the original shares.

This kind of no-cost business is clearly the way to treat your brother-in-law!

No wonder so many people nowadays don’t want to work hard, and are all trying their best to be with rich women. It turns out this job is really delicious!

If he had known it would be like this, why would he break up with that rich girlfriend?

Even though that young lady's family conditions were not as good as Wanyu's, and she was indeed a bit willful and capricious, it was good enough that she had someone to eat as a gigolo.

I really don't know why he was so picky at that time.

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Seeing that Zhanbo was still hesitating with his head down and did not answer for a long time, Ziqiao wanted to rush forward and say "I do" on Zhanbo's behalf!

Ziqiao really didn't know what Zhanbo was thinking. There were less than 500 future fathers-in-law in the world who were rich, easy-going, good-tempered, and willing to discuss everything with you.

With such favorable conditions, he is still hesitating?

Is Zhanbo a fool?

Wan Yu looked at Zhanbo with a complicated expression: "Zhanbo, what do you say?"

To be honest, Wanyu is feeling very conflicted right now.

If Zhanbo had listened to his father, their future would have avoided many detours and encountered fewer bumps along the way.

But if Zhanbo really agreed to his father, she would feel... very disappointed.

Because this is not the Zhanbo that I like, nor is it the result that I expect.

Just as she wants to rely on her own efforts to get into the design school, Wanyu still hopes that she and Zhanbo can rely on themselves to overcome the ups and downs along the way.

Besides, the reason why they have been together until now after all the bumps and bruises is because they are unwilling to let the other party make concessions for their own sake and go against their own conscience.

What would it mean if I let Zhanbo follow me to start a business abroad?

"uncle……"

Zhan Bo, who had been silent for a long time, finally raised his head and asked weakly, "Can I choose to refuse?"

"Ah...wuwuwu..."

Just as Ziqiao was about to let out a sharp explosion, Meijia covered his mouth.

Wanyu turned her head and looked at Zhanbo with a bright smile.

"Of course, but can you tell me why?"

Father Lin actually didn’t care whether Zhanbo agreed or not. After all, for him, it didn’t matter whether Zhanbo’s makeshift team succeeded or not. It was just a matter of convenience.

He was indeed curious about what this child was thinking.

"Because I can't bear to leave my employees, my friends, and everyone in the apartment."

Zhanbo's voice was a little hoarse with nervousness: "In fact, the purpose of founding this company is not to make a profit. Starting a business is just a way and method for me to realize my dreams and pursuits.

"I just hope to use my power to influence and change the world and make it a better place."

Father Lin frowned slightly: "If that's all, then it doesn't matter to you whether the company is in China or abroad."

Zhanbo replied: "Yes, so according to reason and logic, I should agree to you, because this is the best for me and Wanyu, but the best solution for the two of us is not the best solution for everyone.

"All the employees of my company followed Zhao Wuliang and I from our previous company. They believed in our abilities and were willing to accept the company's philosophy and pursuits, so they chose to join this company with an unclear future.

"They chose me, so as the leader of this company, I have to be responsible for their lives. At least I want them to feel that their choice is the right one."

He paused, and then continued, "As for my three partners, I actually know that I am not cut out for entrepreneurship. Apart from knowledge and brains, I don't seem to have much to commend me, and I can't bear the responsibility and fate of a company or an enterprise.

“But they believe in me, support me, respect my ideals, are willing to follow me to try, and are willing to let me stand on their shoulders, because only in this way can I touch my ideals.

“Although Dali has always told me that being responsible for the operation and development of a company is a very challenging task, I know that she is a person who gets excited after a short time. She likes to change her ways and challenge her limits in various fields and directions, rather than investing all her time in this company.

“This is indeed a great challenge for her now, but Dali also has his own ideals and pursuits. The reason why she is willing to join is more because she wants to help me and Nanfeng.

“Perhaps once the entire company is running smoothly, she will step away in style to conquer other challenges.

"Zhao Wuliang is a very realistic person, he doesn't care about dreams and pursuits.

"He said he was willing to join because if I left, as the only high-tech talent in the company, he would never be able to be promoted to management, so he came to work with me.

“But I know that although he doesn’t care about dreams and pursuits, he cares about me, his only friend. He hopes that I can get what I want. In the early stages of the company, Zhao Wuliang worked harder and more diligently than I did, as if he regarded my dreams as his own.

"And the south wind..."

Zhanbo looked at Nanfeng, he paused, then said embarrassedly: "Forget it, I won't say it anymore. It's too embarrassing to say these sensational words in front of him."

Nan Feng was struck by lightning when he heard this. He shouted in dissatisfaction: "No, they are not with you and you are so sensational. I am with you and you don't say a few more nice things and just let it go? ! !
“I’ve got my recording collection ready!!!”

Zhanbo's face turned red when he heard that, and he became more determined that he should not praise him in front of Nanfeng.

He coughed lightly and continued, “At the beginning, I really just regarded this company as a way and means to realize my dream, but later I gradually realized that this company is no longer my company alone.

"Just like you said, uncle, it is a small family workshop, a makeshift team, but even if it is a small workshop, even if it is a makeshift team, it is still a collective.

"I can't just ignore everyone else in this company just because your proposal is the best solution for Wanyu and me."

Zhanbo took a deep breath, and as he spoke, his voice became steadier and his expression more determined.

"And everyone in the apartment, when I first returned to China, I didn't know anything, I even got on the wrong bus at the airport, and I made a lot of jokes from time to time.

“After I returned to China, everyone has been taking care of me, caring about me, and encouraging me. It is with their help that I was able to muster the courage to think, decide my own life, and pursue my own dreams.

"I like Love Apartment, I like the life here, I don't want to leave, or leaving is just a journey of wandering for me, I will eventually choose to come back here, because this is my destination, my home.

"So I'm sorry uncle, I may have to disappoint you."

Father Lin stared at Zhanbo with a strange look, and then he realized that he seemed to have misjudged this silly boy.

Although he is naive, honest, immature, timid, and lacks courage when encountering things, he knows how to take responsibility, think from a collective perspective, and can stand up again and again to express his ideas and stick to his choices.

It seems that I can take back the comment that I "am not fit to be the head of the family".

Father Lin was thinking secretly in his heart, but Zhanbo looked at Wanyu nervously: "Wanyu, I may have disappointed you..."

"No, I am satisfied, very satisfied indeed."

Wan Yu smiled, she stretched out her hand and interlocked her fingers with Zhan Bo: "You forgot what I said to you on Valentine's Day."

"what?"

Wanyu stood on tiptoe and kissed Zhanbo gently on the face. She held Zhanbo's hand tightly and said firmly.

"I am the smart Lin Wanyu, and you are the genius Lu Zhanbo. As long as we are sincere to each other, we will definitely find a perfect ending leading to the future."

"Wanyu..."

Zhanbo touched his cheek that was kissed by Wanyu and began to smile foolishly again.

When Father Lin saw this, his face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

[You bastard, get your face away from my daughter's mouth! ! ! ]

Father Lin was furious, but he didn't expect that Zhan Bo seemed to have infinite courage after being kissed by Wan Yu. His waist, which was slightly hunched due to timidity, became straight.

Zhan Bo raised his head and for the first time looked directly at Father Lin without blinking or avoiding his gaze: "Uncle, can I ask you a few questions?"

Father Lin endured it again and again, and finally replied unhappily: "What's the problem?"

"When you and your aunt first got together, did you think about the distant future and plan everything out?"

He answered without thinking: "Of course..."

"Eh!"

Lin's mother reminded him, "The person involved is here, and our little boy is here too. You have taught your child not to lie to your family since he was young. As a father, you must teach him by example."

Wanyu smiled and nodded repeatedly.

Father Lin's face froze when he heard this, and then he said with a smile: "...No."

Zhanbo asked again: "When you and your aunt were together, you encountered many difficulties. Did you choose to overcome them together, or did you listen to other people's advice and separate as soon as possible?"

Father Lin wanted to say that they had never encountered any difficulties together, but the person involved was right here, staring at him with a smile, asking him to set an example for his children.

He had to answer honestly: "Let's get over it together, otherwise we can break up."

"So after you've considered the future and planned everything, have there been any unexpected surprises or difficulties in your life?"

Father Lin sighed: "Yes."

"I have one last question."

Zhanbo took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Lin's father and mother again: "If you ignore the identity of Wanyu's parents, you can simply look at me and Wanyu as a pair of lovers and husband and wife who have gone through ups and downs together.

"As seniors in relationships, what advice would you give us?"

"Dad, Mom..."

Seeing this, Wan Yu also accompanied Zhan Bo and bowed deeply to the two of them: "Please give us your guidance."

Seeing the two children holding hands and bowing deeply to them, Father and Mother Lin looked at each other.

The two of them sighed deeply, as if they had put down a heavy burden.

"Do you want me to speak or should I speak?" asked Father Lin.

Mother Lin smiled and said, "I can do either, but they would definitely prefer you to speak."

"Ok."

Father Lin paused.

Finally, he reached out and gently rubbed Zhanbo and Wanyu's heads.

“As a senior, I would like to remind you that the road you have chosen will be the most rugged, rough, steepest and longest road in your life.

“Until we reach the end of this road, no one can be sure whether they have successfully reached the end, including the two of us.

"If you don't mind the rough, steep and rugged road ahead, then hold hands and walk side by side to slowly move towards your bright future.

"If you insist we make a suggestion, then we have only one suggestion."

Father Lin and Mother Lin held hands tightly and smiled at each other.

They looked at Zhanbo and Wanyu, as if they saw their younger selves through them.

"The long and stormy road is nothing but true heart for true heart, true love for true love."

Zhanbo and Wanyu looked up, and Wanyu asked in surprise, "Dad, Mom, do you approve of us?"

Father Lin still didn't want to say it clearly, he just smiled and said: "Let's go, let's go to Japan for lunch together.

"Your mother's favorites are the Guangu Teriyaki Codfish and the Magic Scallion Pancakes there."

"What?!!"

Guan Gu, who was watching the show on the side, jumped up suddenly.

　I'm coming

　　【After Valentine's Day】The chapter ends,
　　After 7800 words, the pigeon finally perked up a little.

　　Hahahaha
　　
　
(End of this chapter)