Reborn as a Good Child

114. So This is Love

"Mom, I love her." TianYang's smile was as heart-warming as can be. "I don't care about winning or losing. As long as I can be with her, as long as she loves me too, I'll be the greatest winner in life."

"XueQing is such a lucky woman to be so loved by my son," his mother replied. "Wait, no! You mean she hasn't fallen in love with you yet?" Would all her son's efforts be for nothing then?

"Of course she's in love with me," TianYang said after clearing his throat. His eyes shimmered. "I already said I've won."

At the sight of her son's uneasy gaze, a very rare sight to behold, and how his eyes would wander off to glance at the door, TianYang's mother heaved a heavy sigh internally. Oh, her silly son. Mothers know their sons best. How could she not guess what he was thinking? Whatever. She'll do her best to help him and make his dream come true. She had trust in her son and his tastes. She'll trust the woman her son had his eyes on would be one of the best ladies around. She also knew of the Bai family daughter. That woman's capable and strong. Bad rumours of her had yet to reach the ears of TianYang's mother. She was just afraid the young woman might be too strong. Her son would likely be under that woman's thumb for his whole life. But what could she do? With how her son was acting, he'd probably be willing to be submissive forever.

"I hope she would be touched by how you risked your life to save her and that she'll love you from now on. " TianYang's mother sighed. "Your journey to getting a girlfriend sure is a dangerous one. You nearly lost your life."

"She can't be blamed for this," TianYang replied. "XueQing is the victim here. Mom, someone wants to kill your daughter-in-law!"

"Really?" His mother let out a cold smirk as she toyed with her exquisite manicures. "It seems like the Chen family has been too lenient lately, to the point where a nobody would dare to step on us. They even dare to plot the murder of my daughter-in-law." And they nearly killed her son!

The mother and son were stuck in their own thoughts when someone lightly knocked on the door. TianYang instantly straightened up.

"Come in," he quickly responded.

He looked so bright-eyed and bushy-tailed that his mother heaved another sigh at him.

Upon stepping through the door, XueQing first noticed the presence of TianYang's mother. Her lips swiftly rose into a polite smile.

"Hello, Aunty," greeted XueQing as she strode over.

"Hello," TianYang's mother responded. "How is your brother doing? He got hurt saving TianYang yesterday. I should go and thank him in person."

"YiHan's already awake," replied XueQing. "Madam, you're too kind. YiHan didn't do all that much."

"Nonsense," said the older woman. "TianYang saved you because he wanted to. But my son just told me YiHan's act saved his life. These are two separate deeds. I must thank him."

"The culprit's target was me," XueQing remorsefully said. "TianYang got hurt all because he saved me. I don't know how to properly apologise for that."

"Silly child," TianYang's mother said, holding XueQing's hands in hers. "Who knew this would happen? You're a victim in this and you did nothing wrong. What's there to apologise for? As I've said, TianYang saved you because he wanted to. You're fine, so he'd achieved his goal. No need to feel guilty." She then pursed her lips into a smile. "Anyway, he told me to be a man is to protect the woman he loves. If you don't let him do so, he'd be miserable."

XueQing nodded. Her heart softened. Everything happened so fast. While she still wasn't clear on the exact situation back then, what she did know was as clear as day in her memory. As danger closed in, TianYang didn't hesitate at all and twisted around so he'd be exposed to the car instead of her. If her little brother hadn't crashed into that car, this man would be in the morgue now. Hard times can reveal true colours. The subconscious actions of a person are the best gauge of one's character. The worse the situation, the better one knew of another. TianYang's reactions then wasn't just an attempt to save her. He was going to throw away his life for hers. Far too many women have dreamed of having a man who would do anything for them, even give up his own life. It's an honour for her to behold such affections. She should treasure it.