Chapter 485 The Helplessness of Marriage
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "I know what you said makes sense, but I just can't control my fear. When I think about what I might have to face in the future, I feel powerless. I don't want to be bound by marriage, I want to live freely."
Liang Lu sighed and said, "Chen Yang, I understand your thoughts. Everyone has different expectations for marriage. But you can't refuse to try just because you are afraid. Maybe you will meet someone who can bring you happiness."
Chen Yang was silent. She knew Liang Lu was doing this for her own good, but the fear in her heart could not be easily eliminated. She thought of her past dreams and pursuits. She had always longed for freedom and independence and did not want to be bound by family responsibilities.
"Liang Lu, I really envy your previous life. You were free and didn't have so many worries. Now you have a family and children. Although there were happy times, you also paid a lot of price." Chen Yang said with emotion.
Liang Lu smiled and said, "Chen Yang, life is like this, with gains and losses. Although I have paid a lot, I have also gained a lot. The smile of my children and the warmth of my family are priceless. Moreover, marriage is not a bondage, but a companionship and growth."
Chen Yang felt even more emotional after hearing Liang Lu's words. She looked at Liang Lu with a hint of doubt and worry in her tone: "Liang Lu, since marriage has so many sacrifices and gains, what about Qi Tongwei? Why wasn't he around when you were working so hard to raise the children?"
Liang Lu's expression changed slightly, and a hint of helplessness and anger flashed in her eyes. She bit her lip and said, "He...he is with Cuicui."
Chen Yang frowned when he heard this, and anger surged in his heart. "What? How can he be with another woman at this time? This is too much."
Liang Lu quickly explained: "It's not what you think, they are on a mission. Zhang Long is also with them, they are dealing with some emergency. I don't know the details, but I believe Tong Wei, he won't do anything to let me down."
Chen Yang looked at Liang Lu's eager explanation, and his anger subsided a little, but he was still a little skeptical. "Really? How can you be sure that they are just carrying out their mission? What if..."
Liang Lu interrupted Chen Yang and said firmly: "I believe Tong Wei, he is a responsible person. He will not betray me and the children. Moreover, they are carrying out their mission for everyone's safety. We should understand and support them."
Chen Yang was silent. She knew that Liang Lu had deep feelings for Qi Tongwei and trusted him very much. But she still felt sorry for Liang Lu. She felt that it was wrong for Qi Tongwei to leave Liang Lu at this time and let her face the hardship of raising a child alone.
"Liang Lu, you are really strong. If it were me, I would have given up long ago." Chen Yang said with emotion.
Liang Lu smiled bitterly and said, "There's nothing we can do. This is life. We can't always rely on others. Sometimes we have to learn to take responsibility ourselves. Besides, I also believe that Tong Wei and the others will complete their mission and come back as soon as possible."
Chen Yang sighed and said, "I hope so. However, you should also pay more attention to yourself. Don't always neglect yourself for the sake of others."
Liang Lu nodded and said, "I know. In fact, I also want someone to help me, but in this situation, I can only rely on myself."
Chen Yang looked at Liang Lu's tired face, and her heart was filled with sympathy. She thought for a moment and said, "Why don't I help you? Although I'm not very good at taking care of children, I can at least help you do some things within my ability."
Liang Lu looked at Chen Yang with emotion and said, "Chen Yang, thank you. You are really my good friend. But I don't want to trouble you. You also have your own life."
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "It's okay, we are friends. It's only natural for us to help each other. Besides, I also want to help you to better understand the responsibilities of marriage and family."
Liang Lu hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your help. I will be much more relaxed with your help."
Chen Yang carefully took the child from Liang Lu's arms. The little life seemed particularly fragile in her arms. She looked at the child's rosy face, and an inexplicable tenderness surged in her heart.
"Liang Lu, what is the child's name?" Chen Yang asked softly.
A trace of embarrassment and helplessness flashed across Liang Lu's face. She sighed and said, "The child doesn't have a name yet."
Chen Yang was slightly stunned, and said in surprise: "Why haven't you chosen a name yet? Have you not decided yet?"
Liang Lu bit her lip, her eyes revealing a complex emotion. "It's not that I haven't thought it through. It's that Tong Wei and I had a falling out over whether the child should have the surname Liang or Qi, and he chose to leave home because of that."
Chen Yang was shocked when she heard this. She didn't expect that Liang Lu was also responsible for Qi Tongwei's departure. She looked at Liang Lu with a hint of doubt in her tone: "Why did they break up because of this? Is the child's surname so important?"
Liang Lu's eyes became firm, and she said, "Of course it is important. I already have an older son named Qi, so why can't this child have the surname Liang? I also want my family to have a legacy."
Chen Yang frowned and retorted: "But Qi Tongwei's son should have the surname Qi. This is tradition and also a respect for his family."
Liang Lu became a little emotional. She said, "Tradition? Does that mean my family doesn't need to be passed down? I have given so much to this family, why can't I let my child have the surname Liang?"
Chen Yang looked at Liang Lu's excitement and felt a little sorry for her. She knew that Liang Lu had indeed paid a lot in this marriage, but she also felt that the child's surname should not be the focus of the conflict between the couple.
"Liang Lu, I understand your thoughts, but you also have to consider Qi Tongwei's feelings. As the child's father, he certainly hopes that the child can inherit his surname. Moreover, society is now very open, and it is not necessary to decide the child's surname according to tradition." Chen Yang said patiently.
Liang Lu was silent. She knew that what Chen Yang said made sense, but she was still a little unwilling. She felt that she had made a lot of concessions in this marriage, so why couldn't she stick to her own ideas on this issue?
"Chen Yang, I know you are doing this for my own good, but it is really hard for me to accept that my child does not have the surname Liang. I think this is my right." Liang Lu said stubbornly.
Chen Yang sighed and said, "Liang Lu, I understand how you feel. But you have to think about it. This stalemate is not good for anyone. The child will not have a name, which will affect his growth. Moreover, the conflict between you and Qi Tongwei will become deeper and deeper."