I Became the Matchmaker Between My Father and Wife - Chapter 197

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"Go home and stay for the next few days..." I held back for a long time before finally managing to say those words. My father was stunned when he heard me. From his perspective, the fact that I came to see him today was already a huge surprise, and now that I was even asking him to go home and stay was an immense favor to him.
"I'm already very grateful that you came to see me today. At least you haven't given up on me, this incompetent son... As for going home, forget it. I'm too ashamed to go home and face you all..." My father's eyes were filled with tears and gratitude. My actions and behavior undoubtedly made him feel even more guilty. But he simply couldn't face me and Xiaoying every day. After all, my father's "skin" wasn't thick enough.
Just as I was about to speak, the food arrived. It was all my father's favorite dishes, and he also ordered a pound of baijiu (Chinese liquor). I personally prefer beer, but my father likes baijiu, and for an occasion like today, baijiu was the better choice—it'd be more satisfying and invigorating. I poured myself and my father our drinks, and after the food arrived, we remained silent. My father sat there nervously; even after all this time, he hadn't relaxed. When I saw the baijiu I'd poured for him, he couldn't help but lick his lips. Perhaps he'd developed an alcoholic habit lately, using alcohol to drown his sorrows.
"Come on, cheers... Can you finish this?" The glass I poured for my father and myself was almost 2.5 ounces. It would take perseverance and courage to finish it.
"Thank you..." The father said thank you to his son. This thank you contained so much: gratitude, guilt, regret, and more...
"Cough cough..." I really couldn't handle the strong smell of baijiu. After forcing myself to finish a glass, I couldn't help but cover my mouth and cough, while my father seemed perfectly fine. After finishing his glass, my father refilled his own and, taking advantage of my coughing, poured me another glass.
"Today, don't hide anything from me. Speak your mind if you still want me as your son..." After I stopped coughing, the alcohol kicked in, and I felt my face getting hot and red.
"Okay...okay..." When my father heard me say that, he knew I would ask him many questions today, and that his son might spill all his secrets. Of course, my father could choose not to speak, but if he didn't, he wouldn't get his son's forgiveness. You see, from the moment we met until now, I haven't called my father "Dad" even once. Without that "Dad," my father knows that I haven't completely forgiven him.
"Do you love Aunt Zhang?" Since we were going to be frank, I got straight to the point, without needing to say much. My father was stunned by my first honest question, and his hand, which had been gripping his wine glass, tightened suddenly. I didn't say anything. I ate my food with my chopsticks. I wanted to know what my father was thinking. Knowing your enemy is half the battle, and I decided to make a decision after understanding his thoughts. All along, the three of us had been like this. I knew my own thoughts, and I could also glean some information from Xiaoying through her diary. The only one I couldn't understand was my father. Before, I could only judge him by observing his expressions and daily behavior.
"I don't love her, but that doesn't mean I can lose her so easily. As an elderly person, I've long lost my passion. A spouse is just a companion in old age. My feelings for her, though familial, surpass romantic love. Your Aunt Zhang is a very good person, and the most suitable person to spend my life with, but... I'm sorry to her. I don't deserve her care and companionship, so her leaving me was the right thing to do. I can't blame anyone else, only myself..." My father didn't toast with me; after saying this, he drank half of the wine in his glass. I believed what my father said. Aunt Zhang was old. For a woman like that, especially one he hadn't known for long, it wasn't enough to develop feelings for her. Besides, my father had already tasted the sweetness of Xiaoying, so how could he possibly fall in love with Aunt Zhang, who was so different from Xiaoying in both age and appearance?
"And what about Xiaoying? What are your feelings for Xiaoying?" Since I wanted to be frank, I couldn't mention that sensitive name. Xiaoying was currently a huge obstacle between my father and me. If I wanted to reconcile with my father completely, I had to remove this obstacle. After hearing this, my father's expression changed drastically. Perhaps he had been avoiding Xiaoying all along. He put his hands under the table, and I knew they must have been clenched together to ease his tension and embarrassment.
"This...I..." The father stammered, unsure how to answer.
"I said I want to hear the truth..." I didn't want to hear my father lie or evade the issue. I wanted him to tell me his true feelings for Xiaoying so I could have some confidence. I stared intently at my father, trying to read his expression to determine if he was lying.
"Sigh... Xiaoying is an exceptionally outstanding woman in every way. Her personality, figure, and appearance are all top-notch. I think any normal man would like her. I... I'm no exception..." Before speaking, my father glanced at me. Seeing that I was staring at him, he knew that these innermost thoughts couldn't be taken to his grave. After all, I had witnessed their sex and passion on the island. If he lied, I would definitely notice. It was better to say everything and feel better about himself.
"Is it love?" My father's answer was ambiguous, but I needed a definite answer.
"Yes, Xiaoying gave me even stronger feelings than your mother. It wasn't like that at first, but after some things happened—perhaps Xiaoying already told you—I couldn't control myself. Although I kept telling myself she was my son's wife and I shouldn't have feelings for her, who can completely control their own thoughts… But, Jincheng, I never intended to take Xiaoying away from you. Really, I originally planned to marry your Aunt Zhang after that night on the island, and spend the rest of my life peacefully with her, forgetting everything and taking it to my grave. I admit I'm a creature driven by my lower instincts, making these irreparable mistakes. Actually, before you came, I never thought about asking for your forgiveness. I just wanted to live a life of pleasure, as long as I could, as long as you and Xiaoying could be happy, I could die in peace. But I have too many sins on my conscience; I can't face you, and I can't face my departed wife, your mother…" After saying this, the father could no longer hold back, bowing his head and weeping, filled with helplessness, despair, and regret. At this moment, the father was like an addict. When the craving hit, he would do anything to relieve himself by taking drugs. After the craving was temporarily satisfied, he would cry with regret. He went back and forth between being unable to control himself and feeling remorse.
I watched my weeping father and downed half of my glass of wine. No man can tolerate another man loving his wife, even if that man is his own father. If I hadn't known the whole story, if I hadn't already seen my father's love for Xiaoying, if I hadn't known that the blame didn't lie solely with him, I might have acted like a normal person, rushing up to grab my father by the collar and loudly questioning and scolding him. But I didn't. After drinking half a glass, the fiery taste of the wine diverted my inner bitterness. Although I had previously discerned my father's feelings for Xiaoying through videos, hearing it aloud for the first time made it different. At that moment, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness and sorrow.
"What are you going to do with your life from now on?" Knowing my father's opinion of Aunt Zhang and Xiaoying, I couldn't help but ask him about his thoughts on the future.
"Just leave me alone. As long as you, Xiaoying, and Haohao are happy as a family, that's all that matters. Let this sinner like me fend for himself..." The father wiped away his tears, downed the remaining half of his glass, and then closed his tearful eyes to savor the stimulation and burning sensation brought by the alcohol.
“You can’t go on like this. I still need your help. If you want to lessen your guilt, then spend the rest of your life atoning for it…” Seeing my father like this, some of the resentment in my heart lessened. No matter what, Aunt Zhang was right. No matter what my father did wrong, I could not fail to support him.
"Atoning? Helping? What can I do for you when I'm half-buried in the ground? If I can do anything, I'd give my life for it..." This wasn't the first time my father had heard me say this, so his face was filled with doubt, but also a glimmer of hope. If he could still do something for me, perhaps he would feel a little better.
"Stop doing this job and come home to help me take care of Xiaoying..." I said my request, but since I hadn't made a decision yet, I didn't say it outright. I wanted my father to go home first.
"Go home? Take care of Xiaoying?" The father's mind was clearly not quite there yet; such a request and offer of help seemed far too simple.
“I’ve taken on a job that requires frequent business trips, even abroad. Xiaoying’s illness hasn’t fully healed, and we don’t know how long it will take to recover. So we need someone to take care of her. My parents-in-law need to take care of Haohao, and they can’t stay at my house indefinitely. That’s why I need you to come back and take care of her. At least if anything happens to her, someone will find out, and we won’t have to deal with a repeat of Xiaoying’s poisoning attempt…” My father had heard about my plan to take over Leng Bing Shuang’s company during a conversation with my father-in-law, but he didn’t know much. However, he did know who Leng Bing Shuang was because Xiaoying often mentioned her when they were at home.
"Is it absolutely necessary to go on business trips or go abroad?" My father didn't agree, and there was a hint of embarrassment on his face. I could tell that he didn't want to keep facing Xiaoying and me, the two people he felt sorry for.
“We don’t have much money left at home, and I have to earn money to support my family. This job is a rare opportunity, and I can’t give it up for my family, for my loved ones, and for myself…” My eyes were filled with determination, and I believe my father saw that too.
"Do you still trust me?" Seeing my expression, my father knew there was no turning back, and he couldn't help but ask this question. After all, he had done that kind of thing with Xiaoying behind my back at home, and perhaps this was the last reason he could find to refuse me.
"I trust you. I believe that after everything that has happened, you no longer have the mind or the courage..." In any case, let's get my father home first. If we want to implement my idea, my father's approval is not enough. We also need to persuade Xiaoying. So, I can't reveal my thoughts until I'm absolutely certain.
"Is there really no room for maneuver?" the father asked, his face clearly showing reluctance. His expression wasn't feigned; he genuinely didn't want to face that home and its inhabitants again.
"If you want to do something to make amends, then listen to me. If you can't agree to this request, if you can't help with this favor, then let's end our conversation here..." I glanced at the wine glass, not filling it completely. If my father didn't agree, then there was no point in talking anymore. I simply got up and left. I couldn't exactly take my father back with me...
My father looked at me for a long time, a struggle and a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. Perhaps he thought that I had asked him to come home, and that I had come to him only to get his help to take care of the family, out of self-interest. Seeing my father's expression, I didn't explain anything. It was true that my coming to see him now was largely driven by self-interest.
After hesitating for a long time, my father sighed, said nothing, picked up the wine bottle, and refilled our glasses again...

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