An Yiqing remained silent, clearly still harboring resentment.
An Jing could only coax gently: "Alright, don't be angry anymore, okay? Even if you don't think about your big brother, could you do it for the sake of our dad and mom?"
"This isn't about saving face!" An Yiqing said somewhat agitatedly. "Yes, the past is over, and neither you nor dad care anymore, I know that. But just because the past is over doesn't mean it didn't happen. You and dad were truly hurt by what big brother did before, he may be our brother, and I can't do anything to him, but he hurt you both for her sake. Why shouldn't I be allowed to dislike her?!"
"Qinger," An Jing felt both warmth and helplessness, "I know you care deeply about dad and me, but keeping the family in harmony is important for prosperity. Why hold on to it?"
"I just don't like her, and I can't stand her!" He could let go of his own hurt, but not the hurt caused to his parents. An Yiqing truly couldn't forgive that.
"You..."
