Chapter 200 Isn't that the same sound as patting a ripe melon?

On their way back, Zhong Fangqi and Zhou Yanyu sat on the plane in silence.

Finally, Zhong Fangqi broke the silence: "Your son seems to be having a good time at Hujiang."

Zhou Yanyu had long since come to terms with it. She nodded and said, "He didn't like going home before we got married, so it's good that he found a home on his own."

She remained expressionless and serious, recalling the way Zhong Yan had taken care of Ji Tanyuan that she had just witnessed.

When she was pregnant, she and Zhong Fangqi were still very much in love, but Zhong Fangqi didn't live up to Zhong Yan's expectations.

This shows that, besides whether someone loves another, it also relates to their character. The way Zhong Yan treated Ji Tanyuan made her feel that her son was not like a man from the Zhong family at all.

“It’s the right thing for us not to raise children; let’s not teach them to go astray,” Zhou Yanyu said.

At least Zhong Yan knows what she wants, is capable, and knows how to take care of people.

“I used to feel guilty that Zhong Yan hadn’t been disciplined by us, but now I’m just glad. I used to think he was too casual and lacked the self-discipline and propriety that a young master of the Zhong family should have, which made the Zhong family lose face.”

But now I suddenly realize that he was the smartest one. At least the Zhong family caused so much trouble for his marriage, yet he still managed to maintain his own little family.

"If only things had been different back then," Zhou Yanyu said, her voice choked with emotion, on the verge of tears, "would things be better if they hadn't divorced and were still doing well?"

“No, even if they don’t divorce, Ji Tanyuan will still let the child take her surname and return to Shanghai,” Zhong Fangqi said.

If he still can't understand Ji Tanyuan after all these years, then he really should retire.

Ji Tanyuan's marriage was merely a temporary measure; she never intended to be a daughter-in-law in the Zhong family for life. She had her own ambitions and career, and deep down she possessed a possessive nature and a strong sense of worthyness.

The only unexpected thing during this period was that she fell in love with Zhong Yan, changed her mind, had a child with him, and shared the joy, but for the rest, Ji Tanyuan would not compromise.

"She has very strong principles, the kind that no one can cross."

She is even more outstanding than Zhong Jing. Her bottom line is unbreakable, which is both cold-blooded and rational. However, above this bottom line, she is also very humane and good at socializing.

Such people will achieve success in any industry.

“It would be great if the child looked like her or like Ayan,” Zhong Fangqi said.

"As for bringing the child to Yanjing to raise, that's basically impossible. Let him choose for himself when he's older."

Zhou Yanyu lowered her eyes. "Go talk to your parents."

Zhong Fangqi pursed his lips. What did he say?

They said Ji Tanyuan wouldn't come back, the child wouldn't have the surname Zhong, and they wouldn't let you see her?

He could probably resolve things with his father's explanation, but his mother would probably go crazy the moment she uttered the first word.

Thinking of this, Zhong Fangqi rubbed his temples and said, "We'll see."

In these family matters, Zhong Fangqi also became a coward, unwilling to face them.

But being a coward isn't something he can just do whenever he wants.

Just three days after landing, she received a call from home asking why Ji Tanyuan hadn't returned to Yanjing yet.

There was no other way, so Zhong Fangqi went home.

I first explained the reason to my father.

"It's not a bad thing if the child doesn't have the surname Zhong. If Zhong Jing is successfully transferred to the central government, or to another top-tier city or provincial core position, which would be considered a position with real power, then the next generation with the surname Zhong will receive more attention and will not be so easy to get ahead."

"If the surname is Ji, and there is also the bloodline of the Zhong family, it will be easier to support them."

Grandpa Zhong snorted coldly, "What if Ji Tanyuan doesn't agree? What if the child doesn't want to go into politics?"

Zhong Fangqi frowned. He found it hard to understand why someone would disagree when power was so desirable and such a good opportunity was available.

"If the child isn't interested, that's just the Zhong family's fate. No family lasts forever. The moon wanes after it's full. Only by going down after reaching the top can you go up higher again."

"Besides, Ayan isn't the only grandchild of the Zhong family, so you don't need to worry."

After a moment of silence, Old Master Zhong said, "Ji Tanyuan won't allow me to see her?"

Zhong Fangqi wiped his face. "Seeing them is definitely possible, but raising them under my care is impossible. Ji Tanyuan and Ayan are two of the same ilk, as you know..."

What do they know? Of course, they know that neither of them likes the Zhong family's way of doing things.

The old man seemed tired, and then said, "Let them be."

His tone was somber. As he approached 90, his longing for new life in his family grew stronger with death looming.

They waited for A-Jing, but he never came. They finally got to see A-Yan, but the child couldn't come. How could they not feel regret?

But no matter how unwilling he was, he had no right to fight for the child of someone who had been divorced for five years.

Zhong Fangqi stood up. "You're getting old. Even if she asked you to support me, I wouldn't agree. Your main task now is to take care of your health. Anyway, you have a great-grandchild, so what's there to worry about?"

"You don't need to comfort me, I know."

Zhong Fangqi: "Dad, why don't you go and talk to Mom? She's the only one who listens to you."

Zhong Shuqing was a little tired. He closed his eyes and waved his hand, "Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."

Zhong Fangqi nodded and turned to look at the old man.

Throughout his life, my father worked hard for the Zhong family, but now he is disheartened because of two young people. I don't know if it's because he is old and values ​​relationships or if he especially longs for great-grandchildren, but he is particularly lonely.

Zhong Fangqi sighed, but Ji Tanyuan was a vengeful person, and besides, he was so far along in his pregnancy that he couldn't do anything else.

He called Zhong Jing as soon as he left the house.

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When Ji Tanyuan was seven months pregnant, her belly was round like a ball.

She was still full-figured. In the morning, she looked down at the full-length mirror and tapped her breasts.

He said to the nanny, "Auntie, I've never bought a watermelon before. Can you listen to this sound? Doesn't it sound like patting a ripe watermelon?"

After she finished speaking, she patted and tapped the door.

Suddenly, a bulge appeared on my stomach.

Ji Tanyuan was speechless: "Zhong Yan, she moved again! Could she really be that lively?"

Zhong Yan wasn't surprised anymore; the movement was too frequent. He often suspected that the creature was kicking and punching, swimming a marathon, inside her mother's belly.

They even bought an ultrasound machine because they were worried that the baby's umbilical cord was wrapped around its neck, so they could take a look whenever they were concerned.

Although he said it wouldn't be a problem to have a child with a beggar-like personality, there is actually a problem. Who can handle having two devils at home?

Zhong Yan, wearing a tie, stepped forward and helped her put on her coat: "Are you going to the company today?"

Ji Tanyuan nodded: "There's a meeting."

Zhong Yan frowned. "I'll go with you."

"No need, there are bodyguards and a caregiver, don't worry."

After saying that, she looked up and said, "I don't have any prenatal anxiety, so why do you have some signs?"

Zhong Yan lowered his head, patted his belly, and greeted the little guy: "There has to be one of us."

Ji Tanyuan was wearing a white long dress and a trench coat when she arrived at the company. She saw the representative team across from her and the man sitting there.

Her expression changed, she took a step back, and her hand unconsciously went to her stomach.