NOVEL NEXT Chapter 771 - 771: Introduce My Parents
Chapter 771: Introduce My Parents
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The words spoken had clearly disrupted the pleasant atmosphere, causing a hint of embarrassment to creep onto the faces of the Lin family. They had initially planned to dress up for the occasion, but the thought of getting their good clothes dirty while helping Gu Zi move her belongings made them reconsider. So, they opted for their old clothes, intending to change after the task was done.
They hadn’t anticipated that their daughter’s home would be filled with a group of young city guests that day.
The thought of causing embarrassment to their daughter made Lin Lao’er’s face alternate between shades of red and white. Clutching his cane, his discomfort was palpable, especially standing in front of such a luxurious villa, which made Lin Lao’er appear particularly frail.
An Yun noticed her husband’s unease and felt a bit awkward herself. The gap between them and their daughter was significant. It hadn’t been so noticeable when they all lived in the village, but now that their daughter had moved to the city with her husband and was living in such a luxurious villa, the disparity was glaringly obvious.
An Yun wasn’t jealous of her daughter. She was just worried about embarrassing her daughter after hearing the children’s whispers. As a parent, she understood her husband’s feelings and empathized with him. Supporting her husband, a hint of guilt was visible in her eyes as she looked at her daughter.
In just a few seconds, their mood had shifted from happiness to a sense of loss due to the perceived gap. Even the best at hiding emotions would reveal a bit of it.
Gu Zi noticed but didn’t say anything, nor did she question who had made the comment.
Once everyone had moved into the living room, she made a point to introduce her parents to the young guests. She didn’t want to make empty promises; she wanted to show the Lin family through her actions that they were her family, bound by blood. There was no question of anyone embarrassing anyone else in a family.
“Su Li just introduced me, as his mother, to you all. Now, I would like to introduce my parents to you. This is my father, a diligent and honest farmer, and this is my mother, a kind woman who works in a braised meat shop. They are excellent parents…”
Upon hearing these words, the students cast increasingly complex glances towards the elderly Lin couple. How could such an ordinary pair have given birth to a stunning beauty like Su Li’s mother? This clearly contradicted the children’s previous understanding. They didn’t perceive the parents as particularly outstanding, and their gazes made the elderly couple feel even more uncomfortable.
A child couldn’t help but ask, “Aunt Gu Zi, your parents are so ordinary. My mom says farmers are the most ordinary. If I don’t study hard, I’ll become a farmer. I don’t want to be a farmer, so I study very hard.”
As one child finished speaking, others echoed or agreed with this sentiment, causing Su Li’s expression to darken. It seemed these classmates looked down on farmers.
Su Bing’s face also cooled a few degrees. In his view, whether it was the bureaucratic class, the elite class, or the farmer class, they were all people, all without any difference. He didn’t like these people’s statements.
Jiang Nuan also disagreed with this sentiment, forcefully retorting, “What kind of feudal thinking is this? It’s unacceptable. Without farmers planting rice and vegetables, how can millions of people be fed? Teachers teach us the idea of equality. Where did you learn this from? Moreover, in my view, farmers should not only be treated equally, but we should also respect them.”
Gu Zi was very satisfied with Jiang Nuan’s statement. She put her arms around her parents’ shoulders and took over the conversation, “Nuannuan is right. My parents are farmers, but they are very worthy of respect. This is not a contradiction. There are so many future professions, whether it’s being an official, a teacher, a shop assistant, a librarian, a farmer, or a laborer, everyone should find their own place.
“Studying gives us a broader perspective, to let us understand the principles, to use what we have learned to better build society, not to give us the courage to look down on the grassroots of society. You can go back and ask your uncles, aunts, grandmothers, and mothers, what would society look like without farmers, and see how they would answer.”
Upon hearing these words, some students lowered their heads in shame. They seemed to have habitually committed the error of looking down on others. Some students apologized, “We’re sorry, Su Li’s Grandpa and Grandma. We shouldn’t have said those words. Please forgive us.”
Gu Zi also looked at the elderly Lin couple. They were her parents in this world, and she accepted them from the bottom of her heart.
At this moment, her actions also required her parents to truly accept her, to make them realize that they were her family. They were worthy. “Mom, Dad, are you satisfied with my introduction?”