Even now, Luo Nianzhen still clings to a fantasy that doesn't exist.

She fantasized that her son would tell her that he, too, was kept in the dark and was unaware that his wife had once had a daughter.

Unfortunately, Cheng Yanzheng won't follow her script.

He looked at the couple and said, "Your belated concern disgusts me. Rather than criticizing Jiang Tian, ​​you just want a way to save face and continue to maintain a good relationship with me. After all, the Cheng family has entered a new phase under my leadership. If you want to continue living a life of luxury, you need to know who your backer is."

“Since Dad handed me this mess back then, he should have known that if I hadn’t cleaned it up and led the group into a new phase, the Cheng family would be heavily in debt by now. Therefore, our relationship should no longer be one of superior and subordinate. I am currently the head of the group, and no one can take my position away. It is clearly inappropriate for you to continue using those oppressive tactics against me.”

"What are you saying? You are our son, we have sacrificed so much for you, even—"

Luo Nianzhen wanted to give some examples that demonstrated maternal love, but she found that she couldn't think of any at all.

She didn't raise her eldest son, and she even disliked him somewhat. Given this situation, how much maternal love could she possibly do?

Seeing that she was stuck, Cheng Yanzheng's expression didn't change.

“I have made the stakes clear to you. You have given up your youngest son, but you cannot give up your comfortable life. So now I am your support. You do not need to judge my every move, unless you are willing to lose even your wealth and status.”

"Are you crazy? We are your parents, not your enemies! This is unfilial!"

Cheng Yuanshan was furious; he even shouted his last words.

"I'm just stating the facts."

“Son, we don’t mean to harm you, but your wife is really not suitable. She’s older and has had children with someone else. How can she be good enough for you? If you’re going to find someone, find someone better. I have quite a few socialites and heiresses around me. They are all very interested in you and don’t mind that you had a short marriage. Why don’t you think about it carefully?”

Seeing that the father and son were about to start arguing, Luo Nianzhen quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

Their main purpose in coming here was to persuade their son to find a different marriage partner, right? How could they change their mind just because they angered their son?

"No need, I only want her."

"What you're saying is so strange. It was a business marriage between your two families, just for a cooperative project. Now that the project is complete and the profits have been split, what use is she? She's too old to have children."

Luo Nianzhen gave birth to Cheng Yanzheng at a very young age and was very proud of it.

In her view, older women are easily rendered ineffective at reproduction.

She doesn't objectify herself, but she's proud that she found a good husband.

Whether from a subjective or objective point of view, Jiang Tian is not a good candidate for daughter-in-law.

"Son, your father and I know we've wronged you before, neglecting your growth. Now that we have time, we want to treat you better. We don't want you to suffer. It was our fault before, please give us a chance to change. If you're worried about how to explain things to the Jiang family, I'll talk to your father. What you need to do now is find a woman you like. Don't worry about anything else, as long as she's young and has good genes, family background and such can be considered later. We all hope you can live a good and happy life."

Luo Nianzhen was speaking from the heart.

How could she not love her own son at all? She just doesn't like him very much usually.

When it comes to matters of vital interest, she will definitely side with her son.

Previously, marriage was a must, but now that condition is no longer necessary, the focus has become finding someone the son likes.

Cheng Yanzheng looked at his biological mother: "Jiang Tian is the person I love."

"What nonsense are you talking about? How old is she? She's seven years older than you, how could you possibly like her!" Luo Nianzhen panicked immediately.

That's really absurd.

Her son is handsome and talented; he could have any kind of wife he wanted. Why would he like a woman in her thirties?

"Yes, I don't like her, I love her."

Cheng Yanzheng said to his parents.

"Nonsense!" Cheng Yuanshan said angrily.

Luo Nianzhen covered her mouth.

How can you just casually say "I love you"?

She's someone who's watched a lot of idol dramas, so she has a clearer distinction between liking and loving.

A person can like many people, but can only love one.

Why would her son love Jiang Tian?

"Don't lie to us. There's no need to retaliate against us by sacrificing your marriage."

“There was no retaliation. A year ago, Jiang Tian’s father told me that Jiang Tian had a daughter. He wanted to reveal the truth to you, but I stopped him. I not only stopped him, but I also dealt with Gao Yaohong, who had discovered the clues. He had been gambling for so many years, so why was he suddenly exposed this year? Naturally, it was because of me. Also, I lied that Jiang Tian was receiving medical treatment abroad, also to protect her.”

“A year ago, we had actually completely lost contact, but I just couldn’t let her go. In order to get her to come back to China, I spent a lot of money and resources and tried every possible way to get Jiang Tian to leave her original company and come to my city.”

"For her sake, for the first time in my life I meticulously planned and even abandoned many of my principles."

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