Chapter 1982

Zhao Jiamin struggled slightly, but he held her even tighter.

Zhao Jiamin glanced at him, a hint of shyness appearing on her face.

"Uncle, Auntie, I actually came today mainly to propose," Zhang Zhiqiang said, mustering his courage. "Jiamin and I met two years ago; it was because of a car accident that I lost my memory." After speaking, he pulled Zhao Jiamin into his embrace. "Although I have forgotten everything from the past, I still love Jiamin. So please allow me to take care of her and protect her." After speaking, he bowed solemnly once more.

Zhao Fu and Zhao Mu exchanged a glance. Zhao Fu said lightly, "Zhiqiang, since you are Jiamin's boyfriend, you must certainly know our family's situation. Are you sure you can help Jiamin obtain happiness?"

Zhang Zhiqiang said without hesitation, "Yes, Uncle. I know you were worried that my parents would oppose it, so you delayed letting Jiamin move out. I tell you, this time my parents will definitely support our marriage. Because my father has already resigned; he is preparing to retire and enjoy his old age. He is now very happy about my marriage."

"Zhiqiang, are you telling the truth?" Zhao Mu exclaimed.

Zhang Zhiqiang nodded heavily: "Of course it is true. I only returned from the hospital yesterday regarding this matter; this is a promise I made to my father with my own mouth."

Zhao Mu looked at Zhao Jiamin with gratification, then said, "Zhiqiang, since your father has agreed, then we have no reason to stop you either."

Zhang Zhiqiang breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Uncle, Auntie. Thank you for your understanding. I offer a toast to both of you with tea instead of wine."

After drinking the tea in the cup, Zhang Zhiqiang stood up and said, "Uncle, Auntie, it is getting late; I will leave first."

Zhao Fu nodded.

Zhao Mu also gave him some parting advice, and Zhang Zhiqiang agreed to each point one by one.

After leaving the Zhao family's home, a victorious smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Zhiqiang's mouth. He picked up his mobile phone and dialed Liu Xiaoli's number.

As soon as Liu Xiaoli heard that he had returned to the country, she ran over excitedly to see him. She looked carefully at her son's appearance and found that he had changed greatly. She could not help but cry out, "Child, Mom is sorry to you; you have suffered so much during this time."

"Mom, I am not suffering now; you don't need to blame yourself." Zhang Zhiqiang hugged Liu Xiaoli. "Neither you nor Dad had it easy; I don't blame you."

"Child, in the future you must listen to Mom's words; let us together properly honor and care for Mom and Dad." Liu Xiaoli wiped away her tears. "These past two years, it was thanks to your Dad's help; otherwise, how could the two of us, mother and son, have survived until now?"

Zhang Zhiqiang patted her back reassuringly and said gently, "Mom, you go back and rest first; taking care of me these past few days has been very hard on you."

After Liu Xiaoli left, Zhang Zhiqiang sat alone by the window, his heart filled with mixed feelings. Although he had gained his parents' approval, he deeply knew that the relationship between him and Zhao Jiamin was not as smooth as imagined. He understood Zhao Jiamin's feelings for him, but facing her past, he still felt troubled and uneasy.

A few days later, Zhang Zhiqiang found Zhao Jiamin carrying an exquisite ring box. They sat on a park bench, facing a lush green lawn.

Zhang Zhiqiang took a deep breath and looked at Zhao Jiamin: "Jiamin, I want to walk forward with you, sincerely and wholeheartedly."

Zhao Jiamin looked at him moved, tears shimmering in her eyes.

Zhang Zhiqiang handed the ring box to her: "I know your past, and I also know your family. I am willing to accept all of this, because I only love you."

Zhao Jiamin took the ring box, tears sliding down her eyes. She nodded slightly, with a smile: "Zhiqiang, I also only love you."

Zhang Zhiqiang pulled her into his embrace; the two held each other tightly. In their hearts, both understood that the road ahead was still long, but they were both willing to walk forward hand in hand. Zhang Zhiqiang hugged Zhao Jiamin tightly, his heart filled with countless emotions. He had finally mustered the courage to express his feelings to her.

Zhao Jiamin nestled in his embrace and said softly, "Zhiqiang, do you know? I once thought I could never escape the shadow of the past, but when I saw you, when I felt your love, I felt I could bravely face everything."

Zhang Zhiqiang smiled slightly, a determined light shimmering in his eyes: "I know your past, Jiamin, but I do not care. I only know that I love you, and I want to walk forward with you."

Zhao Jiamin raised her head and looked at him affectionately: "Zhiqiang, I also only love you."

The two gazed at each other affectionately, holding each other's hands tightly. They knew the road ahead was still long, but they were both willing to walk forward hand in hand, facing the challenges of the future together.

However, Zhang Zhiqiang's heart still felt somewhat uneasy. He knew that the relationship between him and Zhao Jiamin still needed to undergo some trials. Their family backgrounds and life experiences were different, and these differences might become problems between them.

Zhao Jiamin also realized this problem; she looked at Zhang Zhiqiang, worry shimmering in her eyes: "Zhiqiang, our families and backgrounds are different; will there come a day when you cannot accept it?"

Zhang Zhiqiang took a deep breath and gently stroked her hair: "Jiamin, what I love is you as a person; your family and background are not important to me. As long as we love each other, we can face everything together."

Zhao Jiamin looked at him moved, tears sliding down her eyes again.