The same morning the Zhou Ting and Zhou Ling were in the hospital anxiously waiting for news concerning their parents,Mo Ning and her mother were extremely happy and were treating themselves to a hearty breakfast.
They were very happy for the new step they had taken to improve their lives. Although many may see it as baby steps,but to them,it was leap.
After all,the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step.
Since they now owned an apartment of their own,they didn't need to pay rent anymore so they could save more money .
After breakfast, Mo Xiaye with Mo Ning's help cleared the table after which,she decided to have a chat with her daughter in order to tell her about her plans.
" Alright mom;i'm ready to have that talk you were speaking of." Mo Ning said pulling out one of the chairs tucked under the dining table and dropping down on it with reckless abandon.
" Xiao Ning, I don't know how you would take this....but I want to go back to school. Since it is possible to study online and have a certificate without visiting a classroom, I have decided to give it a try. That way, I don't need to labour more and earn less because i'm uneducated. Better still, I can just open my own business after getting my certificate. What.....do you think?" Mo Xiaye asked feeling unsure of herself. Although she really wanted to continue her studies,she needed her daughter to be in support of her decision.
Even though she didn't want to admit it,she knew deep down that when her father disowned her, her self confidence had hit rock bottom.
That period, she had continuously asked herself if she really was that dispensable to the point that her own biological father didn't even think twice before throwing her out the house for the singular reason of preserving his face.
At that time,the only thing that had kept her going was the little baby growing in her womb.
Which was why at this junction, she really wanted her daughter's support .
" ..... "
After hearing what her mother had to say,Mo Ning found herself incapable of speech.
She had never suspected that her mother felt inferior because of her been unable to complete her education. But from everything she said and from her body language she understood even without been told.
Which made her wonder,what else had her mother sacrificed just to give birth to her?
Without a word, she took her mothers' hands in hers. She didn't need to think before she could give an answer because her heart already knew the answer.
" Mom, you know that no matter what decisions you make,I will always support you as long as it won't bring you harm. I want you to go ahead and do this; I support you all the way. Besides, I've already thought of that part about opening your own business and if you complete your studies, it will help you manage it effectively." She said taking in a deep breath before continuing. " And also,I've decided that while you are studying,you wont work. Now I can provide for you so you don't need to continue slaving for peanuts. This is my only request regarding this topic." Mo Ning said the last part when she saw her mother trying to object .
" Fair enough. I accept your request."