Facing her mother's meaningful reminder, Pan Ge felt completely numb.
I'm so tired. Let it all just end!
"Mom, what are you talking about?" she asked wearily, a hint of shyness, irritation, and apprehension in her voice.
Zhao Anni walked over to her daughter, sat down on the edge of the bed, and gently stroked her long, soft hair.
"I'm your mother; I've seen it all," she said. After a pause, she continued, "You're in college now. It's time to get acquainted with the adult world. As long as it's consensual, not only will I not blame you, but I'll also bless you. My little girl has finally grown up!"
Zhao Anni had always been a very open-minded woman. She had witnessed many facets of human desire and knew well that some things were simply beyond control. While some parents might choose to intervene forcefully, she wouldn't. She preferred to influence her daughter subtly, like a gentle rain nourishing plants unnoticed.
Pan Ge, however, was somewhat uneasy.
