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I never expected love to be this difficult.
Three months into our relationship, Gu Yan’s parents finally found out about us.
It was a weekend afternoon when Gu Yan received a call from his mother, asking him to come home. He took my hand, a smile in his eyes. "Want to come with me? It’s a good chance for you to meet my parents."
I was so nervous that my palms were sweaty, but I nodded anyway. I thought it would be a pleasant meeting, unaware that a storm awaited me.
Gu Yan lived in an upscale community in the eastern part of the city. Just standing at the entrance, I could feel the stark contrast to my own life. The security guard greeted Gu Yan politely, and the mirrored elevator reflected my anxious expression clearly.
"Don’t be nervous," Gu Yan squeezed my hand. "They’re really nice."
But when Gu Yan’s parents saw me standing beside him, their smiles instantly froze.
"And who might this be?" His mother’s voice carried a hint of suspicion.
"Mom, this is Su Qing, my girlfriend." Gu Yan spoke casually, as if he were discussing something completely ordinary.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment. Gu Yan’s father scrutinized me from head to toe, disappointment practically radiating from his gaze.
"Gu Yan, can we talk to you privately?" His mother’s tone had turned icy.
I stood in the living room, listening to the argument coming from the next room. Although they tried to keep their voices low, the harsh words still reached my ears clearly.
"What kind of background does she have? What does she do for a living? How could you choose a girl like her?"
"Mom, Su Qing is really outstanding; she..."
"Outstanding? With her family and job, what can she offer you? Gu Yan, you are the only son of our family; you need to think about your future!"
"I don’t care about that! I love her, and that’s enough!"
My heart felt as if it were tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it hard to breathe. I knew there was a gap between Gu Yan and me, but I never expected it to be so insurmountable in the eyes of his parents.
The argument lasted nearly an hour, and when Gu Yan reappeared in the living room, his face was ashen. He took my hand and left the house without looking back.
"I'm sorry," he kept apologizing on the way back, "I didn't think they would react this way."
I shook my head, holding back tears. "I understand."
But did I really understand? I was just an ordinary girl, born into a humble family, with no distinguished background or enviable job. In Gu Yan's parents' eyes, I was simply unworthy of their son, and that was an undeniable fact.
In the days that followed, Gu Yan's parents began their relentless attempts to separate us. They found all sorts of reasons to call him home and introduced him to various girls they deemed more suitable. Each time Gu Yan returned, he would tell me how he rejected those arrangements and firmly told his parents that he only loved me.
"I won't give up on you, Su Qing," he said while holding me close. "I will face all difficulties with you."
His words moved me to tears, but they also filled me with anxiety. I didn't want to be a barrier between him and his family; I didn't want him to bear such pressure for my sake.
"Maybe... we should take a step back?" I suggested tentatively.
Gu Yan suddenly looked up, shock written all over his face. "What are you saying? Are you going to give up on us?"
"No!" I hurriedly explained. "I just don't want to make things difficult for you. Your parents..."
"My parents will understand," he interrupted me. "They just need time to get to know the real you."
Looking into his determined eyes, I suddenly realized that instead of retreating, I should prove myself.
From that day on, I started my own "self-improvement plan." I enrolled in various training courses to enhance my professional skills; I worked overtime in hopes of making breakthroughs at work; I even began learning flower arrangement and tea art because I heard Gu Yan mention that his mother liked those things.
Every night, I squeezed out time to learn these new skills. Sometimes I was so exhausted that I could barely keep my eyes open, but thinking about our future together gave me the motivation to continue.
Gu Yan watched all of this with concern. "You don't need to do this, Su Qing. I love you for who you are, not for how many skills you have."
"I know," I replied with a smile, "but I want to become better, not just for your parents, but for myself as well."
At the same time, Gu Yan did not give up on persuading his parents. He often returned home to tell them about my strengths—how kind I was, how strong I was, and how I continuously strived in the face of adversity.
"Mom, Dad, please give Su Qing a chance," he pleaded. "She is truly special."
After months of hard work, I finally achieved some success at my job and was promoted to team leader. Gu Yan excitedly shared this news with his parents.
"Su Qing has worked really hard," he said. "Not only has she made progress at work, but she has also learned flower arrangement and tea art. She genuinely wants your approval."
Perhaps moved by our persistence or perhaps seeing my efforts, Gu Yan's mother finally relented.
"Then bring her home for dinner," she said. "We can have a good talk."
When Gu Yan shared this news with me, I felt both nervous and hopeful. This was a beginning—a potential opportunity for their acceptance.
"No matter the outcome," Gu Yan said, holding my hand, "we will face it together. I love you, Su Qing, and that will never change."
I leaned against his shoulder, filled with gratitude and affection. I knew the road ahead would be long, and fully gaining Gu Yan's parents' acceptance might take more time and effort. But as long as we remained steadfast, I believed that one day we would receive their blessing.
Because love is like that; it requires courage, persistence, and above all, mutual trust and support. Gu Yan and I were ready to face all challenges together.
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