Chapter 351 Custody Rights Custody rights are with me, you can never take it away...

Yao Jingjing's eldest son has the same surname as Yao Taotao, and his name registered in the household registration book is Yao Songtao.

Although this child is the same age as Xiao Xingxing, he is not tall. He only reaches Xiao Xingxing's shoulders. He is thin and small, and looks two or three years younger than his actual age.

Yao Zhizhi didn't want to be a compassionate saint and take care of Yao Jingjing's son, but it was not appropriate for the child to stay in the Ge family. After thinking about it, she decided to accept the child.

When closing the door, she specifically observed Yao Jingzong's expression. The old man was concentrating on playing with the model with Little Star and Little Moon, and didn't even glance over at her.

I don’t know if he did this specifically for Yao Zhizhi to see, or if he really doesn’t care about Yao Jingjing’s child anymore.

Yao Zhizhi felt that the former possibility was more likely. After all, Yao Jingjing was also raised by the old man for eighteen years. Yao Zhizhi herself didn't believe that there was no affection at all.

But it didn't matter. The old man was willing to do it for her to see. At least it showed that he cared about her feelings. She had no reason to mind it.

She led the child to the room where Ge Yuru originally lived: "You sleep here tonight."

Yao Songtao was very timid. He said thank you to his aunt timidly and went into the house.

Because Ge Yuru was fired, a new nanny has to wait until school starts next year, so Yao Zhizhi and Qi Changxiao have to cook for themselves these two days.

Fortunately, it is winter now. Except for underwear, other clothes do not need to be changed every day. The total amount of housework is not much, so there is nothing that cannot be persisted.

Qi Changxiao made today's lunch: a dish of Mapo Tofu, a dish of sweet and sour pork ribs, a dish of braised pork, and a tofu and cabbage soup.

Yao Songtao sat at the table, holding chopsticks, but was hesitant to start.

These are the rules his second aunt taught him. He should wait until the adults start eating before he starts eating.

However, there is no such rule in Yao Zhizhi's place. Whoever sits at the table first can eat. But the children are sensible and filial, so they usually wait until all the elders are present before eating.

Although the effect achieved is the same, the motivations for doing so are different, which results in a different atmosphere when the children of the two families eat.

Little Star and Little Moon are very relaxed. They not only pick up food for each other, but also for grandpa, mom and dad.

Yao Songtao was much more restrained. He only picked up food from the small area in front of him. This was also a rule taught by his second aunt. He was not allowed to pick food all over the plate.

Of course, Yao Zhizhi also reminded the children of similar dining etiquette, but it was not strict. For example, Xiaoyueliang does not like to eat fatty meat. If she accidentally picks up some fatty meat with her chopsticks, she can put it on the edge of the plate and wait for her brother to help her, or directly put it in her brother's mouth.

Yao Songtao is different. Even if he picks up something he doesn't like, he will force himself to eat it.

Overall, this child seems like a person trapped in a shell, behaving in a very conventional way, and it seems that he lives a very tiring life.

Yao Zhizhi could actually understand this. After all, the child's biological mother was such a ruthless person. Yao Taotao was afraid that he would make a mistake, so she would naturally discipline him strictly. This way, through acquired education, she could suppress the bad genes he might have inherited.

At least for now, this kind of discipline seems to be successful.

This child is very sensible. He wipes his mouth after eating and helps clean up the dishes.

How could Yao Zhizhi really let other people's children wash the dishes, so she took the dishes from him and went to the kitchen.

Qi Changxiao came over with the leftovers, covered them with an empty plate, and just heated up dinner.

The couple went into the kitchen, leaving Yao Jingzong alone in the living room with their three children.

Yao Jingzong looked at Yao Songtao carefully and had to admit that the child looked a lot like Yao Jingjing, especially when he secretly glanced at people, he had a strong feeling that he was a little clever and a little cunning.

However, judging from the child's eating etiquette, he has strong self-control and doesn't seem like the type to cheat.

It can be seen that a person’s character is determined by both heredity and acquired cultivation.

If Yao Taotao continues to raise him, maybe she can really train him to be a gentleman with a decent character.

But if we hand him over to Gray, it would be hard to say.

Yao Jingzong didn't want to get involved, but after thinking about it, he decided to express his opinion.

When Yao Taotao arrived the next night, he called her to the kitchen to cook and talk about the child custody issue.

"Xiaotao, you have raised this child very well." Yao Jingzong began with an attitude of affirmation and appreciation.

Yao Taotao understood and smiled, "Uncle, I know what you're trying to say. Don't worry, I've raised the child since he was little. I can't possibly abandon him just for my own happiness. I won't give custody to Gray. Besides, what proof does he have to prove the child is his? Just based on blood type? There are plenty of men with type A blood in this world."

"But this way, your own marriage might be affected to some extent." Although Yao Jingzong didn't want to see such a good child ruined, he also didn't want to delay Yao Taotao's lifelong event. As expected, life is a constant process of making choices. Choosing this child means giving up something else.

Yao Taotao knew what was going on and smiled, "Chao Risheng knew I was raising this child, but he still chose to pursue me. I've made it clear to him that I won't give up on this child. It's not that I have any feelings for Yao Jingjing, but the child and I have a real blood relationship. Since I took him away in the first place, I must be responsible for him to the end. If the man who pursued me breaks up with me just because of this, then his feelings for me are really too cheap. I don't feel any loss even if I break up with such a person."

"It's a good thing that you think this way. How about this, I'll ask my old comrades if there are any childless couples living nearby in Yicheng, and ask them to adopt the child. This way, it won't delay you from taking care of the child, and it won't affect you from having your own children when you get married in the future." Yao Jingzong racked his brains and could only think of this best of both worlds solution.

Yao Taotao refused: "Uncle, let me be frank. This child is already over seven years old this year. If I raise him for another ten years, he will be an adult. Why should I give up halfway? As for whether I should have children myself, I haven't decided yet. If I don't want to have children, then he will be my guarantee in my old age. How can I give him away? Even if I want to have a child, he was raised by me. I have endured countless sleepless nights just for his leg. He is no different from my own child. I can't bear to give him away."

"Well, if you have any difficulties in the future, tell me." Yao Jingzong still had to respect Yao Taotao's wishes. He asked, "As for Ge Rui, are you going to negotiate with him, or sue him directly and put him in jail?"

"I'm not sure yet. I'm worried that if I prosecute him, he'll be released after a few years. By then, he'll hold a grudge against me, which will be a problem. It's better to have a good talk with him now. If he really wants to recognize this son, he has to accept my conditions. The custody will still be with me. At most, I will allow him to see the child every day and work and live around the child." Yao Taotao had thought it through. After all, she was not sure that the child was definitely not Gray's.

Children who have grown up without parents will definitely be curious about who their biological parents are. It is better to let the children face it themselves. Even if the child is only an elementary school student, he or she has his or her own judgment ability. There is no need to treat the child as a fool.

Yao Jingzong thought this was a good idea and encouraged him, "Let's have a good talk and try not to create any more enemies."

"Don't worry, uncle. I understand." After finishing her meal, Yao Taotao took her child and went to the police station with Chao Risheng.

Because the case involves child custody, the police also felt that mediation could be conducted first, and other measures would be considered if mediation failed.

They arranged for the two parties to meet at the police station.

Yao Taotao put forward her own plan. She had only one principle: everything was based on the healthy growth of her children.

"Even if you find evidence proving the child is yours, then what? Will the child be stigmatized by the political investigation for life? The child won't be able to join the army, become a police officer, or choose any other position within the system. Are you loving the child? You're harming the child." Yao Taotao appealed to her feelings and reason, "So, for the child's sake, it's best for him to stay with me. But I can let you see the child."

Gray had originally been aggressive and resistant, but Yao Taotao's words made sense. He didn't want the child to hate him, so the thorns that had exploded from his body instantly subsided, and his eyes softened a little. He pondered for a moment and said, "How often do we meet?"

"It's okay to see you every day." Yao Taotao came here to discuss cooperation, not to make enemies, so she naturally had to show Gray the utmost sincerity.

Gray was a little surprised and excited. He almost stood up and asked excitedly, "Really?"

"Of course." Yao Taotao thought for a moment and said, "If you can't find a job, I can buy a shop and open a small store. You can run the shop. I still have three years of college to go to, so you can pick up and drop off the kids during those three years. After three years, when I'm working, I'll consider whether to make any adjustments."

Gray was overjoyed. He looked at Yao Taotao with a smile and said, "You are indeed Jingjing's biological sister. You are so kind to her."

"You're wrong. I'm doing good to the child. It has nothing to do with Yao Jingjing. After all, the child is innocent. Also, please don't mention Yao Jingjing in front of me from now on. She has brought eternal harm to my most important sister, and I will never forgive this woman. If you mention her, you're disgusting me. If you disgust me, I won't let you see the child. After all, I have custody, and you can never take it away. I'm not afraid that you'll steal the child again. You'll harm the child, and the child will hate you forever. You're so smart, you definitely won't do that, right?"

Gray fell into a long silence, and finally took a deep breath: "Okay, I won't mention her. But what if the child asks me about his mother himself?"

"Then let's discuss this privately." Yao Taotao stood up and prepared to leave. "If you don't mind, we can draft an agreement and accept mediation. This will also reduce the workload of the police."