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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, I have reached my final year before graduating from university. During this year, I have almost completely cut off contact with my family.
At first, my parents didn't notice, but after I hadn't returned home for over half a year, they suddenly realized that I was no longer the dutiful daughter who would always be there for the family. They began calling me to ask about my well-being and subtly expressed their hope that I could come home for a visit. I merely brushed off their calls and had no intention of going back.
However, one day, they unexpectedly showed up at my school.
“Xiao Xi, you finally came back,” my mom exclaimed with bright eyes as she hurried over to me.
“What are you doing here?” I frowned, looking at them somewhat unwillingly.
“We came to see you,” my mom said, “You haven't been home for over half a year; we really miss you.”
“I’m very busy right now and might not have time to spend with you,” I replied flatly.
“That’s okay; we can just sit nearby and won’t disturb you,” my dad quickly added.
I glanced around and pointed to a café outside the school, saying, “Let’s talk there.”
“Okay,” they nodded and followed me outside.
The café was quiet, and we sat down at a table by the window.
“Xiao Xi, how have you been during this time?” my mom asked cautiously as she looked at me.
“I’ve been good,” I nodded and replied, “What about you?”
“We... we’ve been doing well too,” my mom smiled faintly.
I glanced at them but remained silent.
In truth, I had already guessed their purpose for coming. They no longer had the same glory as before. Sitting in the café, they were dressed simply and looked weary, as if they had aged significantly in a short time.
“Xiao Xi, actually we came to ask for your help with something,” my dad finally couldn’t hold back and spoke up.
“What is it?” I asked, looking at him.
"You know that your younger siblings are not working right now, and neither your mother nor I have any source of income..." My dad looked at me and said, "You are aware of the situation at home; we really have no way out, which is why we want to ask for your help."
"So what?" I looked at him and sneered.
"Can you lend us some money to help us get through this tough time?" My dad looked at me, pleading.
"Lend money?" I scoffed and said, "Do you think I have any money left?"
"Xiao Xi, I know you have a lot of grievances against us, but after all, we are your parents," my mom looked at me, her eyes reddening. "We raised you for so many years; now we are just asking for a little help. Can you really bear to refuse us?"
"Don't say that to me." I interrupted her coldly. "I am no longer the ATM that you can use as you please. I have my own life and my own plans; I will not let anyone become a burden to me anymore."
"Xiao Xi..." My mom looked at me, tears finally falling down her cheeks.
My dad sighed beside her and lowered his head in silence.
I looked at them, feeling no sympathy whatsoever. After all these years, I had become completely numb to their tears and pleas.
I sat there quietly, listening to their cries until they were exhausted. Only then did I speak up: "Are you done?"
"Xiao Xi..." My mom looked at me, wanting to say something more.
"Enough." I interrupted her coldly. "The only reason I came to see you today is to tell you one thing."
I paused, looking at them, and said word by word: "I Shen Xi live only for myself."
"Xiao Xi..." They looked at me in shock.
I ignored them. After saying this, I stood up and left the café without looking back.
Outside, the sun was shining brightly.
I stepped on the fallen leaves on the ground and slowly walked through the university campus.
I looked around at the scenery, feeling a sense of freedom fill my heart.
I knew that this time, I had truly let go.
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