Chapter 184 Wang Dong'er's Statement: I've Made Up My Mind for You, Yuhao.
The light and shadow above the sky flowed slowly in the tranquility of the Sea God Pavilion. Bai Xuanzi's advice was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, the ripples spreading continuously and even impacting the foundation of the divine realm.
At this moment, Tang San, inside the God Realm Temple, was truly feeling quite uncomfortable.
This discomfort does not stem from physical injury, but from a sense of powerlessness as control slips through one's fingers.
Bai Xuanzi's words struck Tang San squarely at his weak point.
Just as Tang San had thought deeply before, his most valuable asset was the identity of "father".
As long as he remains Wang Dong'er's father, and as long as Huo Yuhao still desires his "father-in-law's" approval, then through Titan and Niu Tian, Tang San has countless ways to manipulate, test, and tame Huo Yuhao.
But once Wang Dong'er truly becomes "opinionated" and develops independent personalities as Bai Xuanzi has guided her, this control logic based on ethical norms will instantly collapse.
Tang San knew very well that the strongest chain used to control Huo Yuhao was actually Wang Dong'er.
If Wang Dong'er awakens her self-awareness and stops blindly obeying her parents' will, but instead stands wholeheartedly on Huo Yuhao's side, even taking Huo Yuhao with her to break free from his control, then Tang San will have no confidence in continuing to control this young man with unlimited potential.
After all, Huo Yuhao only cared about Wang Dong'er from beginning to end, not Tang San.
Therefore, Tang San felt extremely annoyed after watching Bai Xuanzi's actions in the sky.
This frustration stems from a fear of uncertainty.
He couldn't help but curse inwardly: "That damned Bai Xuanzi, why does he talk so much? Why is he teaching Xiao Qi to rebel against the authority of his parents?"
"If Xiao Qi, whom he taught, really awakens his self-awareness and stops obeying and serving as my pawn in testing Huo Yuhao, then things will become extremely troublesome." Tang San stared intently at the sky, his eyes flashing with cold light.
"Damn it! I hope Xiao Qi can maintain his filial piety and not listen to Bai Xuanzi's slander!"
"As a daughter, you must act like a daughter. Whatever your father tells you to do, you must do!"
"Otherwise, how could you possibly be considered a proper daughter?"
Tang San kept thinking, and his heart began to feel somewhat flustered due to worry.
Meanwhile, the video feed continued playing on the sky.
The conversation inside the Sea God's Pavilion has ended.
Bai Xuanzi did not try to persuade Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er to stay any longer, nor did he issue any lengthy instructions.
He simply looked quietly at the two outstanding trainees before him, calmly reminding them to be careful, then waved his hand, indicating that they could set off.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er bowed to Bai Xuanzi in farewell.
They quickly left the Sea God's Pavilion, passed through the quiet grove, and headed towards the gates of Shrek Academy.
However, the atmosphere was strangely silent throughout the journey.
From the moment she left the Sea God Pavilion until she stepped out of Shrek Academy's gates, Wang Dong'er kept her head down and didn't say a word.
Her usually bright eyes were now filled with a flicker of struggle and contemplation; clearly, Bai Xuanzi's words had deeply affected her.
Huo Yuhao looked at his silent lover beside him, a vague sense of worry creeping into his heart.
He stopped and comforted her, saying, "Dong'er, you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself. Although your teacher gave you some advice, it was just advice after all."
"If you think what I said doesn't sound right, or makes you feel uncomfortable, you can choose not to listen. I don't want this to cause any unpleasantness between you and your family."
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words of comfort, Wang Dong'er stopped in her tracks. She slowly raised her head, first glancing at the magnificent gates of Shrek Academy, then firmly shook her head.
"No, Yuhao, it's not what you think." Wang Dong'er's voice was gentle, yet it carried an unprecedented firmness.
"On the contrary, I think everything Master Xuan said is correct. After listening to his guidance, I realized that I should indeed have my own ideas, instead of always being a child living under the wings of my elders."
A hint of doubt flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes as he pressed, "So, what's your idea?"
Wang Dong'er looked directly into Huo Yuhao's eyes, her tone becoming extremely solemn: "I believe in you absolutely, and I absolutely love you. So, Yuhao, I have already chosen you for this life, and I will marry no one but you."
At this point, Wang Dong'er's tone shifted slightly, revealing a hint of wisdom in handling family ties: "But Niu Tian and Titan are, after all, my first and second fathers; they raised me for so many years."
"As their daughter, I understand their desire to safeguard my future and consider my needs."
"Although this method is extreme, completely refusing would be unfilial. Therefore, we have no choice but to ask you to cooperate with them for this test."
Huo Yuhao held Wang Dong'er's hand, his expression gentle: "For you, none of this is a hardship."
Wang Dong'er gripped Huo Yuhao's hand tightly, but her next words sent a shiver down Tang San's spine as he looked up from the God Realm: "However, since this is a test, we must face it together. I plan to go to Sunset Forest with you."
Huo Yuhao paused for a moment, then instinctively asked with concern, "But your eldest and second fathers clearly stated in their letters that I must go alone."
"If you come with me, won't that make them even angrier? Besides, the situation deep in Sunset Forest is unknown; wouldn't it be too dangerous?"
"Isn't it dangerous for you to go by yourself?" Wang Dong'er retorted without flinching. "I'm definitely going. Besides, this so-called 'test' is something I only want to experience once."
Wang Dong'er looked towards the distant Sunset Forest, her eyes sharpening: "We will demonstrate everything to them in this test, proving your abilities and our feelings."
"This is the last respect I, as a daughter, will give to my eldest and second uncles."
"However, regardless of whether they still object afterward, I won't interfere anymore."
"I've already made up my mind about you, and I've given them enough face to cooperate with this farce. Elder Xuan is right, there are some things I really have to choose for myself. This relationship is between you and me, and I can't let them completely control it."
(End of chapter)