Xie Yuning was stunned for a moment by what the Xie family's ancestor said.

"Grandma, nowadays it's recommended that families only have one child. Jiuan and I have a very special situation, so we can't have a second child!"

When the Xie family's ancestor heard this, he said unhappily, "Why can't you give birth? Let Jiuan get pregnant first..."

Xie Yuning's eyes were gloomy, and his expression was filled with a hint of worry. He Chenxiang interrupted and said, "Grandma, don't think about it. Jiuan can't be pregnant first. In our current situation, having a second child means both of us will lose our jobs. When you say that Jiuan should have a daughter out of wedlock, have you considered the situation without Jiuan?"

When the ancestor of the Xie family heard Xie Yuning say this, he knew that Xie Yuning was angry.

She softened her voice and said softly, "Yunning, Jiuan has wanted a daughter for a long time. I remember she was especially good to Xiaochengzi. The reason I want you to have a second child is that I hope you can leave Xinghe with a companion. You see, you three brothers can take care of each other if anything happens. But have you ever thought about when you are old, Xinghe will be alone without any brothers or sisters around him. He will have to handle everything by himself. Not to mention the long journey, Xinghe's future children won't even have a place to visit relatives. Forget it, I'm just saying it. You can handle the details yourself."

The ancestor of the Xie family had learned from the previous experience, so he deliberately slowed down his pace when speaking and was not as aggressive as before.

When Xie Xuning heard what the Xie family's ancestor said, his tone softened a little.

"Grandma, don't worry about it. Jiuan and I only have one child, Xinghe. It's not like Xinghe won't have brothers and sisters in the future. Xuning's children will also be his brothers and sisters."

The Xie family's ancestor looked at Xie Yunning for a long time before saying, "There's an old saying that goes, 'One generation is close, two generations are distant, and three or four generations can't recognize each other.' Do you think this is said in vain? Also, Yunning, why do you think I want you three brothers to be together all the time? The affection between people is also developed through mutual interaction. Think about it, you three brothers have gone your separate ways recently. Throughout the year, you can only see each other a few times. You haven't been together for Mid-Autumn Festival or Spring Festival. No matter how deep the feelings were, they will become estranged due to years of separation."

Xie Yuning lowered his head and looked at the wrinkles on the face of the Xie family's ancestor, and his heart suddenly felt sore.

"Grandma, I know. As long as I'm here, I will protect my two younger brothers."

The Xie family's ancestor forced a smile and said, "Yes, Yunning, you have always been a good child."

The ancestor of the Xie family fell asleep soon after eating and taking medicine.

Xie Yuning and Xie Jining walked out into the corridor.

"Brother, will you and Sister Jiuan remarry?" Xie Jining asked.

Xie Yuning shook his head, "She doesn't want to."

A look of surprise flashed across Xie Jining's face.

He looked at Xie Yuning for a long moment before saying, "If you tell grandma like this, she'll definitely urge you again. Can't you convince Sister Jiuan?"

"You know, Lu Jiuan has always been a woman with strong opinions. I can't persuade her if she doesn't want to." Xie Yuning picked up a new topic and said in a deep voice: "What did Xuning say when you came this morning?"

Xie Jining paused for a moment and said gently, "Xuning still thinks the same as before. He won't agree to let Linlang live in the Xie family's old house. In fact, Xuning's concerns are correct. The children are still young, and moving to an unfamiliar environment is indeed not conducive to their growth."