Su Jing looked both serious and panicked:
"Son, when did this happen?
"How old is the child? Who is the mother? A boy or a girl?
"Why is this so sudden? Haven't you always avoided having a girlfriend?
"How do you suddenly have a child?
"Was it an accident? Or were you set up?
"Tell me quickly, I'm dying of anxiety."
Her barrage of questions left Liu Renzhi unable to react.
It was Liu Siyue who suddenly realized:
"Mom, you definitely misunderstood. How could my eldest brother be that kind of person?
"He has always kept his nose clean.
"I'm guessing the granddaughter he mentioned is Keke."
Su Jing let out a huge sigh of relief:
"You should have made that clear! You scared me to death. I thought you had an illegitimate child with some shady woman."
Liu Renzhi served her a bowl of soup and said with a wronged expression:
"Mom, have some soup first.
"How could you not believe in your son's character?"
Su Jing took a sip of the soup and immediately explained with a smile:
"When did I say I didn't believe you?"
Liu Renzhi continued to act wronged:
"Then what did you mean by all those questions just now?"
"Haha."
Su Jing laughed awkwardly:
"You're young. I was just worried you might have made a mistake in a moment of impulse.
"Even if that were the case, Mom could understand. I would understand.
"As long as it's not a messy situation, Mom can understand."
The dining table was filled with joy. As they were about to finish eating, Liu Renzhi asked again:
"Mom, you still haven't given me a clear answer."
Su Jing wiped her mouth:
"Do you even need to ask? Renzhi, you don't trust me either."
Liu Jiannan, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke up:
"Renzhi, if you keep asking, your mom is going to be heartbroken.
"Think about it, do you two share any blood relation?"
Liu Renzhi immediately stood up and helped Su Jing back to her room.
He apologized to Su Jing:
"Mom, I'm sorry. I really shouldn't have asked that question.
"But I felt I still needed your permission.
"After all, I am your son, and my lifelong marriage still needs your approval."
Su Jing's eyes were a little red. She stroked Liu Renzhi's hand:
"Son, you've grown up. You have your own opinions on everything.
"You even manage such a large company perfectly.
"So Mom trusts your judgment. Mom also likes Wanyi and likes Keke.
"As long as you two are willing, Mom will start preparing for your wedding tomorrow."
Liu Renzhi knew Su Jing would definitely respect his choice, but he still wanted to hear her agree with his own ears.
He needed Su Jing's validation.
He had to respect this mother with whom he shared no blood.
As long as she disagreed with something, Liu Renzhi would reconsider it.
Coming out of Su Jing's room, he received a phone call:
"President, the Ms. Huang Chunlian you asked us to look into, she really has returned.
"She is currently staying at the Four Seasons Hotel.
"The room number is..."
Liu Renzhi's heart suddenly tightened.
She was back. She was really back.
The person he saw in the hospital that day was really her.
What did she come back for?
Didn't she take all of Dad's property, marry her first love, and have another son?
Back then, she left without a shred of reluctance.
She left Liu Renzhi with nothing except a nanny who was only paid for one month.
She didn't even say a single word; she just gave him a look of disgust and turned away.
Without any hesitation.
Why was she back now?
Liu Renzhi's mind was a mess.
He hated Huang Chunlian, hated her from childhood to adulthood.
Ever since he could remember, Huang Chunlian had never shown a smile at home.
She was either losing her temper or throwing things.
She found reasons to argue with Dad every single day.
And towards him, her son, she was completely indifferent.
In the past, Liu Renzhi never understood: if she didn't like him, why did she give birth to him?
If she gave birth but wouldn't take responsibility, wouldn't it have been better not to have him at all?
He only found out after he grew up.
Huang Chunlian gave birth to him just to complete a task.
Just to get Grandma's reward.
Just for her own status, and for a better life for herself and her first love.
Therefore, in Huang Chunlian's heart, Liu Renzhi was just a commodity.
A valuable commodity, not a son.
She could get many, many things from Liu Renzhi.
Yet she wasn't willing to give him even a single ounce of love.
Liu Renzhi made up his mind that he wouldn't even look at her.
Not even if he died.
Even if Huang Chunlian came knocking on his door, he wouldn't spare her a glance.
In his heart, Huang Chunlian was already dead.
He only had one real mother.
And that was Su Jing.
Lin Wanyi started rushing her scripts again.
The director was very satisfied with the last one she submitted, saying that filming had already started.
He also said it was highly likely to become a massive hit.
With the success of the first one, the second one was much easier.
She had just written an outline when she heard someone knocking on the door downstairs.
She ran down to take a look, and it was actually Ma Jinhua.
Behind her was Zhao Delin.
Lin Wanyi didn't know what they were here for.
But Ma Jinhua had already stuffed a flat red envelope into Lin Wanyi's hands:
"Wanyi, I heard you really got divorced this time. You've already gotten the divorce certificate, right?
"Zhao Delin and I have been waiting for you at home for days. Why didn't you take the initiative to come over?"
Lin Wanyi looked at them, completely baffled:
"Why would I go to your house?"
Ma Jinhua grabbed Lin Wanyi's hand:
"You girl, are you still feeling shy?"
Lin Wanyi was even more confused. She asked Ma Jinhua directly:
"Auntie, I don't understand what you're talking about. Could you explain it more clearly?"
Ma Jinhua turned around and pushed Zhao Delin in front of Lin Wanyi:
"Do I have to be so blunt?
"Wasn't it all settled during your eldest aunt's birthday last time?
"Once you got divorced, you'd marry Zhao Delin. Have you forgotten?
"We haven't forgotten. We've been waiting for you at home this whole time."
Lin Wanyi felt this was absurd. She immediately said:
"Auntie, I never agreed to date your son.
"You're overthinking things.
"Please go back and stop disturbing my life."
Ma Jinhua's face instantly turned ugly. She took two steps back and pointed at Lin Wanyi:
"What do you mean? Have you found another man?
"We clearly agreed last time, and I even said you couldn't bring your baggage of a child over.
"It hasn't even been that long, how can you go back on your word?
"Is it because another man is giving you more money?
"Tell me, how much are they giving you?"
Lin Wanyi continued:
"That's not true. Auntie, let me tell you clearly: I have never thought about being with your son.
"We haven't even spoken more than a few words to each other.
"Please leave, and don't ever bother me again."
Ma Jinhua's face completely fell.
She put her hands on her hips, looking like she wouldn't compromise:
"Lin Wanyi, what are you acting so arrogant for?
"An old, divorced woman in her thirties, dragging along a seven or eight-year-old burden.
"Let me ask you, what kind of good man can you possibly find?
"A farmer like my son, who earns hundreds of thousands a year, is completely out of your league.
"If my daughter-in-law hadn't died in an accident, how would you ever get a chance to pick up such a bargain?
"Let me tell you, don't be ungrateful when given face.
"If you miss this opportunity, there won't be another one. My son won't wait for you forever.
"There are so many great girls lining up for him to take his pick, and here you are acting all high and mighty."
