Chapter 148 - Awakening of Consciousness (5) (1/2)

Chapter 148: Awakening of Consciousness (5)

From the video, Lu Jia’er saw that Guo Yan heaved a long sigh. “I chose to compromise for the sake of my husband and considering that I am the daughter-in-law. I just hope that a positive result can be generated from my compromise!”

Lu Jia’er replied, “There will be a positive result. Things are going toward the right direction now!”

Guo Yan nodded. “I hope so!”

Lu Jia’er smiled. “As a matter of fact, in your mind, Professor Li’s attitude toward this issue is what matters. Currently, he is working with you to better your relationship with your mother-in-law. But you cannot rush those things. I want to say congratulations on the front that your relationship with your husband has been recovered!”

“That is all thanks to you, Professor Lu!” Guo Yan said.

“I just suggested you talk things out. What really improves your relationship is the emotional connection basis you shared with Doctor Li.” Lu Jia’er shared her insight.

“Yes. I have tried to adopt a positive attitude in my relationship with my mother-in-law for the reason that I can tell that he still cares about me!” Guo Yan stated.

“You are more optimistic now compared to when I first met you in Thailand. That change is clear!” Lu Jia’er shared her observation.

“Well, harmony brings wealth. I have the sense that many things are moving along more smoothly since the relationship between me and my husband bettered. A couple of days ago, I was chatting with my husband. What he said inspired. It is not any one individual’s responsibility that our family has descended into such a bad situation. Everyone has made his or her share of mistakes. Since I was pregnant with Qiqi, I have been staying at home without going back to work. My social circle became narrow and I became detached with the society, which made me quite sensitive. No matter how considerate my husband was, I would always find flaws. I would vent my anger on him and he had been swallowing the tension. When my mother-in-law noted this, naturally, she would be worried about her son. Over time, the depression everyone was harboring grew more and more serious. Over the recent two years, the depression burst out completely.”

“It is nice that you can face those problems and analyze the issues.” Lu Jia’er gave Guo Yan a compliment.

“Alas, people are always polite to strangers but not so much with our families. We always think that families will not leave and will always be by our side. My mother-in-law must have developed those ideas after witnessing so many fights between me and my husband. Truth be told, if I were in her place, I would probably have done the same thing!” Guo Yan exclaimed.

Lu Jia’er agreed. “You are right. Most people are polite and patient to strangers but can lose temper with families. To put it in psychological terms, it means that, unconsciously, we have overly high expectations of our families. We always believe that families should be the ones that understand us and support us the most. Of course, since it is family, there is more understanding and support between each other indeed. That being said, when it comes to certain matters, we may not receive complete understanding or full support. But we don’t always remember this factor when we are with our families. We can become unbridled. Since our relationship with our families are the most intimate of all, we are in a safer and more inclusive environment. For a large group of people, when they are wronged or in tension and cannot let go of such negativity outside, they will go back home to vent their anxiety. It is a natural thing, only that if there is no follow-up conversation after such venting, the other party can feel insecure or depressed. There will be a wall in each other’s heart. Eventually, such venting can backfire. As such, the conflicts in a family will escalate.”

Guo Yan went on. “Professor Lu, you are right. Now that I look back at the past, this is what has happened. It is because of the disputes between me and my husband, my mother-in-law began to have those ideas. Gradually, she tended to go to the extreme. Professor Lu, I no longer feel so depressed and it is thanks to psychological counseling. However, I think my mother-in-law is still quite depressed. My husband and I were talking about finding her a psychiatrist for psychological counseling!”

Lu Jia’er could not help but smile. “That is a good idea. But for the senior members, family’s care is more important!”

“Professor Lu, I will heed your advice. I will let myself accept my mother-in-law again!” Guo Yan agreed.

“Guo Yan, you have been outstanding!” Luo Jia’er praised her.

A trace of a smile climbed to Guo Yan’s face. “Thank you, Professor Lu.”

The psychological counseling session was coming to an end. Lu Jia’er was hesitating but in order to seek proof, she let out her question eventually. “Guo Yan, do you have pictures of us in Thailand in your phone?”

“Yes, I do!” Guo Yan gave an affirmative answer.

“I accidentally formatted my phone. I lost all the pictures!” Lu Jia’er tried to explain.

“I can send you the pictures. But I don’t have many with you in it. I don’t suppose you and Ace liked being photographed!” Guo Yan said.

Lu Jia’er admitted with a faint smile. “Indeed, I don’t like my photos taken!”

“I will forward you the pictures!” Guo Yan promised.

“Okay, thank you!” Lu Jia’er said.

A few minutes later, Guo Yan sent Lu Jia’er the group pictures with her in them. When she received the pictures, once again, Lu Jia’er sunk into deep confusion.

She and Jin Xiangdong appeared in the same pictures and they appeared to be quite intimate.

Lu Jia’er did not think of herself as a frivolous girl. She would not allow anyone, other than her boyfriend, to put their arms around her waist in such an intimate manner.

Could it be that Jin Xiangdong was telling the truth when he said that he was her boyfriend?

But she had no recollection of him. All she remembered was the relationship between her and Ian.

What was going on? What on earth was happening?

Lu Jia’er then checked the WeChat moments of the members on the research team at BUA. Unfortunately, they did not frequently post WeChat moments and even if when they did, it was mostly news on AI development at BUA.

That night, Lu Jia’er lost sleep. So, Jin Xiangdong was right. She must wait for Ian to come back and confront him in person in order to acquire answers for her questions.