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Xiaomei felt her anger rising, but she still managed to keep her emotions in check and remain calm. "Auntie, you are right. A Bao is an exceptional person, and I don’t want to be a burden to him. I have been working hard and never intended to rely on anyone, including A Bao."
Mrs. Li narrowed her eyes slightly and replied coldly, "You speak well, but the reality is that you currently have no job and don’t know when you will find stable income again. You must understand that marriage is not just about feelings; it’s more about practical issues. I don’t see what you can bring to A Bao."
Her words struck Xiaomei like a sharp knife, piercing her heart. She suppressed her inner turmoil and countered, "Auntie, do you think the responsibilities and values in marriage are solely based on financial support?"
"Of course not," Mrs. Li maintained her superior tone. "But finances are fundamental. If you can’t even guarantee the most basic living conditions, what’s there to talk about regarding feelings and the future?"
Xiaomei's expression darkened slightly, but she remained composed. "Auntie, I understand your concerns. However, I want to say that challenges in life are not frightening; what’s truly frightening is losing courage when facing those challenges. I won’t give up my efforts just because of temporary unemployment, nor will I feel unworthy of being with A Bao due to financial fluctuations."
Mrs. Li raised an eyebrow and sneered, "That sounds noble enough. But have you considered that A Bao is not like you? He has never experienced these hardships. He shouldn’t have to bear them."
"Mom!" A Bao couldn’t help but interject urgently, "Xiaomei is not what you think! She is very independent and has never asked me for anything. I like her for her strength and determination."
Mrs. Li shot A Bao a glare. "You really are blinded by love." Her tone was filled with deep frustration and disdain. "You have no idea what you’re saying. Xiaomei, can you guarantee that you won’t let A Bao bear the burdens of your life in the future?"
"I cannot," Xiaomei answered candidly, her gaze resolute. "But I can promise that no matter what difficulties I face, I will confront and resolve them myself without dragging A Bao down."
"Dragging down?" Mrs. Li laughed coldly. "You are already a burden."
Xiaomei took a deep breath; her anger had reached its peak, but she knew she couldn’t explode at this moment. She looked at A Bao, her eyes filled with reluctance but more so with determination.
"Auntie, I know you don’t approve of me or my current situation," Xiaomei said in a low but steady voice. "But I believe the future will prove that I am worth it. I won’t give up, nor will I let A Bao down."
Mrs. Li furrowed her brow slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She clearly hadn't anticipated that Xiao Mei would be so calm and resolute.
"A Bao, let's go," Mrs. Li said, standing up with a hint of impatience in her tone. "I've made myself clear; I hope you can seriously consider your future."
A Bao hesitated for a moment but eventually stood up, casting an apologetic glance at Xiao Mei. "Xiao Mei, don’t be angry. I’ll handle it."
Xiao Mei nodded, watching as Mrs. Li and A Bao's figures gradually faded away, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
The restaurant returned to its quiet state, leaving Xiao Mei alone at the table, her fingers gently tracing the rim of her cup.
In this confrontation, she hadn’t lost, but she certainly hadn’t won either.
She understood that Mrs. Li was a formidable woman; gaining her approval was nearly impossible. But Xiao Mei didn’t care; she never sought anyone's validation except for her own.
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