As soon as Zhang Yuze entered the door, he saw a Chinese landscape painting, about a meter square, displayed in the center of the hall. Even though Zhang Yuze was a complete layman when it came to painting, this painting still gave him a sense of grandeur. The vivid landscape scenery seemed to leap off the paper, giving people the feeling of being in the world within the painting. The signature read Liu Zhong, obviously the work of Liu Mengting's father. Zhang Yuze praised silently in his heart, "As expected of a painter, even someone like me who doesn't understand art can see that this painting is extraordinary."
As Xia Xiang invited Zhang Yuze to sit down, she didn't mention anything about letting Zhang Yuze see Liu Mengting. She just looked at Zhang Yuze calmly and asked, "Besides coming to see Mengting, do you have anything else to discuss?"
"Auntie, besides coming to visit Mengting, I also want to explain to you that my relationship with Mengting will not affect her studies," Zhang Yuze said straightforwardly.
Xia Xiang didn't expect that Zhang Yuze was the culprit who almost caused discord in her family, and her face suddenly changed. She looked at Zhang Yuze coldly and said, "Why can't young people nowadays think carefully about the future and insist on early love? You are still young, and your minds should be on your studies. I think you should think about it seriously."
Zhang Yuze's heart sank. He already knew that if he couldn't convince Liu Mengting's family, being with Liu Mengting would face the greatest resistance. Although he would be going to college in half a year, he would encounter a lot of trouble at least in these six months.
"Auntie, I really have a great affection for Mengting. We are both adults and have our own preferences and ideas. I think as Mengting's mother, and also as a woman, you also had a young age. Can't you understand with empathy?" Zhang Yuze sighed softly.
Zhang Yuze's words seemed to remind Xia Xiang of her own youth, and her expression softened a little. She took a deep look at Zhang Yuze and said faintly, "Young man, you are very eloquent. But early love can affect your studies, which is what we are most concerned about. I hope you can also understand the good intentions of us as parents."
Seeing that Xia Xiang's words had softened a bit, Zhang Yuze was overjoyed. He quickly said, "Auntie, you are actually just worried, but in fact, Mengting's grades have not shown a downward trend! If they do, without you saying anything, I will take the initiative to break off contact with her. I don't want to affect Mengting's academic performance because of myself."
Xia Xiang patiently listened to Zhang Yuze's words, took a deep look at Zhang Yuze, and then sighed, "Young man, although I think what you said makes some sense, the real decision-maker on this matter is her father. He is very stubborn, and even if I try to persuade him, he may not listen."
"Auntie, don't worry, I will try my best to persuade Uncle. I don't want him to misunderstand Mengting because of me," Zhang Yuze said quickly.
"Alright! Then I'll go in and call him! Whether you can persuade him or not depends on your ability," Xia Xiang said and walked into the room.
