"When Mom said those words, did you know what I was thinking about on my way here?"
An Ning spoke, but without waiting for Mrs. Yan to respond, she continued on her own: "At first, when I knew that Mom agreed to let them take me away, I was really disappointed in my heart. But then I thought about it and felt relieved. You and I depended on each other since I was small, and you cherished me as your life, so how could you not love me? Even if you finally chose to let me leave, it must have been for my own good..."
As An Ning spoke, Mrs. Yan was already sobbing uncontrollably.
Yet An Ning continued, "I understand you, but you must understand me too.
They say a son does not fault his mother's ugliness, and a dog does not mind the poverty of its home. Even beasts know to feel grateful and repay kindness, let alone people.
Mom, do you think I would just unknowingly go to the capital city and then live well?
No, I wouldn't.
