Chapter 448 Going Abroad to See

"Chen Yang, I'm sorry, you've seen my embarrassment."

From the second floor, Zhang Yingying forced a smile. Zhang Qun's slap today had made her lose face completely.

She was a person with immense pride, yet she had never expected to be humiliated in front of Chen Yang.

"Teacher Zhang, we cannot choose our birth. Some are born into nobility, while others live in poverty their entire lives."

"Perhaps you feel your current life is bleak, but these things are relative. I've seen many children as a sent-down youth in the countryside. From birth to adulthood, they never even wore a new piece of clothing."

"From a young age, they had to work with their parents every day to earn work points. You might feel very wronged now, but compare yourself to them."

"From birth, you were at least provided with food and shelter. You can easily be a teacher at a university, while we had to strive desperately to get into university. There are gains and losses."

"Of course, this is not something you can decide. With gains, there may be a need for sacrifice."

"Teacher Zhang, I'm not saying you must accept the political marriage arranged by your parents. You can consider it from a different perspective."

"You have already gained much. We should cherish our current happy and fulfilling life. Everyone has the right to pursue love, but it is also important whether this love can receive the support of the family and the blessings of parents."

Chen Yang was actually not good at comforting people. If these words came from someone else, Zhang Yingying would likely have been furious.

But coming from Chen Yang's mouth, Zhang Yingying, for some reason, did not get angry. Instead, she pondered his words for a while.

Perhaps it was because Chen Yang always spoke with sense, or perhaps it was because she trusted Chen Yang more deeply. Zhang Yingying thought a lot.

Her family's conditions were indeed excellent, but that didn't mean she was out of touch with reality. She had indeed seen many people struggling to make ends meet every day.

Compared to them, she was already very fortunate. She could easily ride in cars that others might never have the chance to, and her workplace was a university that countless people dreamed of entering their entire lives.

"I just feel upset. I am a living, breathing person with an independent personality. I am not an object that can be used for transaction." Sudan Novel Network

"Do you also think I should accept this fate?"

Zhang Yingying looked at Chen Yang. Her father had deeply disappointed her, and now she could only trust her mother and Chen Yang.

If even Chen Yang held the same attitude as her father, she would truly go mad.

"Of course not, Teacher Zhang. I said those things hoping you wouldn't do anything foolish and would look more at what you already have."

"I have always disdained political marriages. In the future, I will absolutely not let my daughter marry someone she doesn't like for the sake of profit."

Chen Yang spoke with conviction, and at his words, a faint smile traced Zhang Yingying's lips.

For some reason, when Chen Yang said this, a weight seemed to lift from her heart.

Although she knew that a relationship between her and Chen Yang was impossible because he was already married, she still didn't want to hear such heartless words from him as she did from her father.

"It's good that you don't think that way."

"You can go back now. I won't do anything foolish. I'm not that fragile."

Zhang Yingying smiled faintly. She had indeed felt a fleeting impulse to end her life just now. She was a living person and would absolutely not be treated as an object for transaction.

"Teacher Zhang, I hope you can live according to your own wishes."

"If you have the chance, go out and see the world. Our country is about to reform and open up. Many countries are no longer as hostile to us as before. You can go abroad and explore."

"Perhaps it will give you a different perspective and even some inspiration. Then, you can contribute to our country's development. It wouldn't be a bad thing."

Chen Yang wasn't just talking idly. Zhang Yingying had helped him so much, and he felt obliged to offer her some useful advice.

With the reform and opening up, a wave of studying abroad would soon emerge. Of course, at this time, many people were motivated by a mentality of blindly worshipping foreign things.

Some people, in order to go abroad, would even sneak out to wash dishes, just to obtain an American green card, as if even the air abroad was more fragrant and sweeter than that in China.

They would chant about yearning for the freedom abroad, spewing high-minded principles, yet shamelessly betraying their motherland. This was especially true for those who used public funds for their studies abroad only to choose to remain overseas. It was truly shameful.

However, for Zhang Yingying, such issues did not apply. No matter how poorly her father treated her, she could still be considered well-off within China.

Moreover, given her family background, it was unlikely that she would remain abroad. Seeing the wondrous world might help alleviate the impact of the family marriage.

Even if she went abroad for a few years, it could not only help her escape the arranged marriage but perhaps also bring about some unexpected changes. Even if there were no changes, having a few more years to mentally prepare would be better than being forced into marriage by Zhang Qun right now.

"In my life, besides Shanghai, I've only been to Nanjing. You're right, the world is so big, and I want to see it."

"To see the customs and traditions of foreign countries, to see the development level of developed nations. My maternal grandfather always said that his former leader often emphasized that we must not let other countries fall too far behind us."

"We can no longer use the flesh and blood of our soldiers to fight against enemy tanks and aircraft. They too were born to parents, and even a minor scratch would cause their parents heartache."

"Our soldiers and our people are the bravest and most beloved people in the world. There is no reason why we should lag too far behind developed countries."

Zhang Yingying's eyes seemed to regain their sparkle. Chen Yang's suggestion had struck a chord with her, giving her a glimmer of hope for her future life.

Seeing Zhang Yingying regain her spirit, Chen Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief. If anything had happened to Zhang Yingying, he would have blamed himself his entire life.

Studying abroad might be extremely difficult for others, but if Zhang Yingying truly wanted to go, there would surely be a way, depending only on whether Zhang Qun was willing.

However, Chen Yang believed that Zhang Yingying would find a way to get Zhang Qun's agreement.

"Teacher Zhang, with this ambition, I believe your maternal grandfather will be very happy."

"In the future, my business might expand overseas, and I might need Teacher Zhang's help with communication and coordination. You'll have to help me then."

"But before that, Teacher Zhang needs to learn English well."

Chen Yang smiled faintly. If Zhang Yingying went abroad, and he ventured into foreign trade, he might indeed need her assistance.