The CEO's Wife and First Love

Chapter 508: Mom's Concerns

After more than ten hours of flight, Li Min and Anthony returned home. "My dear, you should have a good rest at home. I will take care of the company's matters." Looking at Li Min, who was tired and haggard with scars caused by the kidnapping, Anthony felt distressed and blamed himself.

Anthony has always loved his girlfriend Li Min, but this time, due to his negligence, she was wronged when she went to visit her mother, which made Anthony feel extremely guilty and ashamed. Although Li Min kindly expressed her understanding of his difficulties and did not blame him, Anthony still couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart.

He often recalled the scene at that time, regretting why he could not take better care of Li Min and why he could not stand up to protect her at the critical moment. This deep self-blame was like a heavy stone pressing on his heart, making him feel so shameful and incompetent.

So, Anthony secretly made up his mind to make up for the harm he had caused to Li Min. From then on, he became extremely cautious and even a little humble in front of Li Min. Every time he faced Li Min, he would always lower his head unconsciously, not daring to look directly into her eyes, for fear of seeing even a trace of dissatisfaction or disappointment in her eyes.

This situation gradually affected their relationship. The couple, who were once sweet and loving, now felt awkward and alienated. This shadow also began to slowly seep into their marriage, making the relationship no longer as relaxed and happy as before. Anthony knew that this was not a good idea, but the lingering guilt made it difficult for him to break free and regain his confidence.

However, the matter is far from that simple, and there is also the factor of the sudden arrival of Anthony's mother. You know, Anthony's mother has been living in Thailand and is deeply influenced by local customs and habits.

In that country, the idea of ​​male superiority and female inferiority is deeply rooted. This idea believes that men have supreme status and privileges, can do whatever they want, and can even marry multiple wives and concubines at the same time. In contrast, women are required to strictly abide by the rules and not to overstep the mark.

What's worse is that Anthony's mother is a complete illiterate and knows nothing about the world. So when she saw her son Anthony accommodating and tolerating Li Min, she suddenly felt an indescribable dissatisfaction in her heart.

At the beginning, Anthony's mother tried to suppress her dissatisfaction and doubts.

However, as time went by, this scene kept repeating itself. She saw it more and more, and she felt more and more uncomfortable.

Especially when she noticed that Anthony had to report various things to Li Min in detail almost every day, and before making a decision, he not only had to ask Li Min for her opinion, but also the person who made the final decision was Li Min! These scenes deeply hurt Anthony's mother's heart, and she finally couldn't keep silent any longer.

So, one day, after seeing Anthony asking Li Min about her opinion on something with a flattering face and waiting for her to nod in agreement, Anthony's mother could no longer hold back her anger and disappointment. She rushed forward and scolded Anthony loudly, "Son! What kind of husband are you? Are you the master of the family, or is she the one who really has the final say? How can you be so cowardly? Why don't you even have your own opinions and have to ask her for everything?"

Looking at the bewildered mother in front of him who seemed to know nothing about the surrounding situation, Anthony was really angry and amused. He shook his head helplessly, smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, how come you don't even understand this? Li Min is not an ordinary person! She is the chairman of our company! Look at the grass and trees, tables and chairs here, everything belongs to Li Min! Here, all of us have to listen to the instructions and arrangements of the chairman, because she is our immediate superior, our big leader! No matter what she says or what decision she makes, we can only obey unconditionally and follow the leader's command."

"You are her husband, and a wife should listen to her husband. Otherwise, what kind of husband are you? Look at me and your dad. Your dad says one thing and I can't say another." Anthony's mother felt that what she said made a lot of sense.

"Mom, you have to understand, this is America! This is not the Thailand we are familiar with! The house we live in, the items we use, and the food we enjoy every day, all of these are provided to us by Li Min! Everything here belongs completely to Li Min! How can you be so unreasonable? I have patiently explained to you so many times, but you just won't listen. No matter what I say, you always stick to your own opinions and there is no way to communicate at all!" Anthony looked at his unreasonable mother helplessly, his heart full of distress and annoyance.

However, although Anthony was very angry and disappointed with his mother's behavior, he remained a particularly filial child.

Faced with such an unreasonable mother, he was really helpless and didn't know how to make his mother understand and accept the reality.

After all, for such a filial person, arguing with his mother or taking tough measures are things he absolutely does not want to do.

Therefore, Anthony could only silently endure his mother's unreasonable behavior, and racked his brains to find a way to solve the problem. Anthony was very entangled in his heart. He did not dare to tell Li Min his true thoughts because he was afraid of causing unnecessary conflicts. However, he could not bear this kind of distress, so he decided to ask Hongliang for help.

Anthony found Hongliang and told him everything his mother had said. "I am very distressed now. I tried to reason with my mother, but she just wouldn't listen. She always thought I should follow Li Min's arrangements instead of making my own decisions. I really don't know what to do." Anthony's voice revealed helplessness and confusion.

Hongliang listened to Anthony's confession quietly. He understood Anthony's situation. He patted Anthony on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't worry, Anthony. I will help you think of a solution. First, you should try to communicate with your mother and let her know your thoughts and feelings. Maybe she will understand you."

Anthony nodded. He knew that what Hongliang said made sense. However, he was still a little worried about whether his mother would accept his idea.

Hongliang went on to say, "If communication doesn't work, you can try other approaches. For example, you can find some relevant information or cases to show your mother that your point of view is well-founded. Or, you can find other people to support your ideas and let your mother know that you are not alone."

After listening to Hongliang's advice, Anthony gradually felt a little hopeful. He looked at Hongliang gratefully and said, "Thank you, Hongliang. Your advice is really useful. I will try to do it."

In the following days, Anthony followed Hongliang's advice. He tried hard to communicate with his mother and also sought other support. Although the process was not smooth, he never gave up. Finally, his mother began to understand his ideas, and Anthony successfully solved this difficult problem.