
A love that is never fought for, then that love will never be united. That thought is true. But for people who are not used to fighting, the struggle is very difficult.
The harsh childhood has forced Wan Siang to always fight for himself, so he grows up to be a brave man and undaunted by challenges. But for Sun Kwan, a man who was more likely to enjoy life in his own way, choosing the path of struggle made him like a would-be soldier who was afraid to enter the battlefield.
Sun Kwan doesn't want Ai Lien to think she's a coward. On that basis, then Sun Kwan ventured to face his stepmother.
Mrs. Liem was a mother who to Sun Kwan was untouchable. Neither his body nor his feelings. Sun Kwan could not remember the last time he came into contact with his stepmom. The woman was like a queen on a great throne, with a haughty look and no smile.
Her beauty remains inherent, a mysterious and soul-stirring beauty, making anyone who lives in the house reluctant to approach her. Like Bu Cek Tian (Wu Ze Tian), the only woman who ever led the Chinese kingdom, precisely in the Tang dynasty.
Stepmom Sun Kwan was sitting on a wooden chair in a typical peranakan style, enjoying warm tea and cakes. Nervously Sun Kwan faced.
“Mama... I want to convey something.”
Mrs. Liem was somewhat surprised that his stepson, who rarely dealt with him, suddenly spoke directly to him.
“You said what you?”
“I and Miss Hu Ai Lien have been in a relationship, hopefully Mama does not mind our relationship.”.
Trust me, Sun Kwan has risked everything when he says it to Mrs. Liem's. Then Ny. Liem stared intently at Sun Kwan who did not dare to look directly at his stepmom.
“You, have a relationship with Miss Hu? Aren't you ashamed, Sun Kwan?”
“Why should I be ashamed, Mama, while we love each other?”
Mrs. Liem smiled mockingly, making Sun Kwan's heart that saw that cynical smile grow shrivelled, but still trying to deal with it.
“Nona Hu is a single daughter, she is also very beautiful and rich. Do you think that her parents would easily hand over that amazing daughter to an immodal young man?”
Mrs. Liem pierced straight into Sun Kwan's heart of self-defense, so Sun Kwan felt his pride fall and was trampled under the feet of his stepmom.
“For now, I do not have anything, but... I want to try to prove that I can be happy Ai Lien.”.
“Without capital, how can you please Miss Hu?”
“I love him, I will always love and keep his feelings happy.”
Mrs. Liem then laughed, hearing Sun Kwan's statement which he thought was so naive.
“I really can't bear to see Miss Hu living with a man who doesn't deserve to be with her,” said Ms. Liem sharp.
“Didn't Mama really want to make Ai Lien a daughter-in-law?” ask Sun Kwan.
“Yes, but if his partner is Wan Siang. He's a businessman, he's got capital. So I have face to face Miss Hu.”'s parents
“Then I will make him worthy to accompany Miss Hu.”
The sound came from Mr. Liem who had since noticed Sun Kwan's movements. Mrs. Liem inevitably looked towards her husband.
“How are you going to make this child fit to accompany Miss Hu?” ask Ny. Liem to her husband.
“Wan Siang already does not want to lead our company, I am also old, the company will I hand over its leadership to our second child, Sun Kwan.”
“He's not my son! I'm not willing to give up a company whose capital comes from my parents' inheritance, falls into the hands of a child I never owned!”
The tone of voice of Mrs. Liem was rising, it was obvious that he was in a big rage. Sun Kwan himself became scared and trepidated when he heard his stepmom say that loud. His pride was hit again when it was mentioned that he was not the biological child. Liem's.
“For the time being I am the one who manages and develops the business, I also have the right to make a decision,” Mr Liem said firmly.
“Why do you still distinguish Sun Kwan from our other children, whereas since the baby he has brought me here? Since the baby she has considered you her mother, even she does not know her own mother's face.”
Mr. Liem became saddened to hear the stubbornness of his wife, who always distinguished Sun Kwan, who was equally his own flesh and blood.
“Do not think I can forget your treatment of me, until the birth of this illegitimate child.”
“San Ing, enough!!!”
Mr. Liem could not accept the name “anak haram” which was thrown from his wife's mouth, until he snapped his wife using the name of the woman's girl.
“You should regret having committed that sin, but in the slightest you never apologized to me, and instead brought the child here. Every time I look at his face, every time I feel pain, like being stabbed with a dagger. Have you never thought about my feelings?”
“You know my relationship with Mama Sun Kwan. I explained it to you before we got married. But you still insist on marrying me. You know my true love is Sun Kwan's mother. But you don't want to release me from the shackles of your arranged marriage.”
“That's because.. because I love you so much, I've tried to make you love me, but you never appreciate my efforts.”
“Love cannot be forced, that is the reality.”
“Even after the woman died you never loved me. Because the boy is here, you can't forget him, can you? I hate that kid.”
“Papa... Mama... stop fighting...”.
Sun Kwan could no longer bear to hear the quarrel between his father and stepmother, the more they continued the quarrel, the more hurt Sun Kwan was. The young man's heart was so fragile that it could no longer hold it all. Her tears trickled down both of her cheeks, then fell to the floor as she suddenly became weak.
The young man remembered the tragedy of the love of Sam Pek and Eng Tay, now he really understood Sam Pek's feelings, how his heartache to hear his unapproved love that led to the weakening of the body condition.
Mrs. Liem cried after expressing his feelings that he had been feeling. The heartache and resentment he had carried in his heart for decades had left his mind tormented. She realized that even then her husband could not love her. They both live together, their bodies meet every day in bed. But somehow their hearts were far, far away like they were thousands of miles apart.
Mr. Liem felt his normally calm mind, now turbulent. He felt guilty to Sun Kwan's biological mother, so that he wanted the child born to feel happiness, not unfortunate like his mother.
“San Ing.. I beg you, forgive me... Sun Kwan is innocent, don't hate him anymore. I kneel begging you.”
Mr. Liem suddenly humbled himself and knelt before his crying wife and his heart was still vengeful. Now Mr. Liem had no choice but to kneel down and apologize to his wife, who had been in pain for decades.
“Why did you kneel for the boy? Don't humble yourself like this,” said Mrs. Liem with tears.
“I knelt down so you could let go of that grudge, so you wouldn't feel hurt. I'm guilty of you, and I don't want my guilt to make you punish an innocent child,” said Mr. Liem.
“Stand... don't kneel like that.”.
Because in the heart still have love for her husband, Ms. Liem told her husband to get up.
“I want to go to the room,” continued Ny. Liem's.
The woman no longer wanted to continue the conversation. He left Mr. Liem and Sun Kwan entered his room.
Mr. Liem guided Sun Kwan to his feet.
“Sun Kwan, you must be strong. A real man cannot be weak. This is just the beginning of your effort. Never stop trying to pursue your happiness.”
“Papa.. It seems like Mama doesn't want me to be her son. He doesn't like me being with Ai Lien.”
“Your mother is angry. May his anger quickly subside.”
Mr. Liem tried to comfort Sun Kwan and hoped his wife's anger was only temporary. However, there has been a major event in the family, of course, there are parties who are still carried away by anger and cannot accept the reality. Mr. Liem hopes that time can heal heartache and revenge can finally be wiped out.