Chapter 56 Wife, Say Something!

Sheng Wan took off her coat and sat down.

She exudes elegance from head to toe, a grace born of experience, and beauty brought by her features.

Exquisite and luxurious, unlike Zhou Yanyu's aloof and serious demeanor.

Ji Qing, with a gentle and refined demeanor, sat beside his wife in a black suit and began to speak:

"First of all, we apologize. Huanghuang was being too reckless. No matter what, we should not have done such an absurd thing without considering your health."

“She is an adult, and she should apologize and take responsibility for her actions. But as parents, we believe that no matter how old our children are, they are still children. So, Huanghuang’s mother and I have come to apologize to you.”

"She valued the puppy more than her own life, and she got too angry."

Ji Qing's words laid the matter bare, stating that Ji Tanyuan's actions were inappropriate but not entirely the child's fault, clearly indicating that someone had acted inappropriately first.

Sheng Wan began, and she smiled:

"Actually, when I first heard you say that you wanted the two children to get to know each other, I thought it was a good idea. I also thought that you two must love the children. After all, it's always best for the two of you to get married and live a proper life together."

"Then I'll take this opportunity, since you're my in-laws, to have an equal exchange with the child's parents."

"This marriage is between two people. As parents, we have to learn to let go. So why do you adults get so involved when the two children are living together?"

After saying this, she laughed, her lips curving upwards and her eyes sparkling with amusement, but her words were sharp and unforgiving, her voice colder than the autumn chill outside the door:

“We understand that every family has its rules, but we are not being sold to your family through marriage. She doesn’t like it, and you’re making things difficult for her. What, just because she’s your daughter, you can’t just cause me all the trouble?”

As soon as she finished speaking, the entire room fell silent. Sheng Wan's voice was not loud, but her anger was palpable.

Zhong Fangqi: "That's an overstatement. We didn't force Tan Yuan to do it because she was unhappy."

"Of course we give the children their own space, and we won't disturb them unless something unexpected happens."

The old man coughed twice and leaned against the headboard:

“But as you said, every family has its rules. This marriage is not Ayan marrying into the family, but Tanyuan marrying into the family. So naturally, the Zhong family should take the lead.”

"Otherwise, it's never good for the husband and wife to have their own thoughts."

Sheng Wan laughed out loud, "They each had their own reasons for getting divorced, and that's their fate. Even if Zhong Yan is your grandson, interfering too much in the cause and effect is not good for you."

The old man waved his hand, "I don't think you've come here to apologize."

His face was pale, and he no longer wanted to speak. The Ji family had exploited his weakness of not wanting to air his dirty laundry in public.

Zhong Fangqi glanced at his father, then said in a deep voice, "Now that we are family, we can let bygones be bygones. Brother Ji, you should weigh the pros and cons carefully. It would not be good for you to give up halfway through our cooperation.

Ji Qing crossed his legs. "You're right. We're cooperating, so let's be dignified with each other and not interfere with them."

The two people in power made the decision, but it's unlikely that Zhong Yan and Ji Tanyuan would actually get a divorce. Once it started, it couldn't end with such an absurd reason.

The Zhong family's arrogance stems from their power, but even the highest-ranking official is still a parent after all, and they have their own family conflicts. They should all take a step back.

When something is unsolvable but must be resolved, then forget about it as if it never happened. It doesn't matter if a grudge is formed; what matters is that the most important interests are not harmed.

Before leaving, Sheng Wan walked to the bedside and bowed slightly to the old man. "Grandpa, you can't hear my daughter's voice. I'm about your age, so maybe you can hear me a little. Don't worry about the child. It's better for everyone this way."

After saying that, she got up and left.

Ji Qing picked up Sheng Wan's coat from behind the sofa and then explained to the old man, "Please don't mind, my wife is a bit blunt and says things that aren't pleasant, but we also think that it's right for us adults to guide the children appropriately. If we control them too much, we'll be putting the cart before the horse."

Ji Tanyuan's parents were both powerful and respectable, giving her face while also expressing their demands. Now that they've broken off relations, the Ji family will die faster than the Zhong family. Ji Qing has long been adept at currying favor with people in officialdom, so he doesn't care about bowing a few more times.

The old man's face darkened as he watched the two leave. They were utterly arrogant; how dare a businessman come up to him and criticize him?

Zhong Fangqi patted his wife Zhou Yanyu, who had been absent-minded all day, and said in a deep voice, "What's wrong with you today? You haven't said a word."

Zhou Yanyu said calmly, "Nothing much."

They were shocked by Ji Tanyuan and surprised by Ji Tanyuan's parents.

Her theories about being the matriarch of the household simply don't apply here. They're just for laughs, and she's too lazy to even use official language. She's genuinely exhausted. One old lady was enough to drive her crazy, and now there's an old man on the side.

The four went out

Ji Tanyuan and Zhong Yan were sitting separately, neither of them speaking to the other.

Hearing the noise, Ji Tanyuan looked up and immediately stood up when she saw her mother: "Mom."

Sheng Wan hummed in agreement.

Zhong Yan stood up. His extremely tall stature gave him a slightly imposing presence. His sharply defined jawline, high nose bridge, and serious expression made him appear more stern than usual.

He stepped forward to apologize, explaining that his grandfather had indeed acted rashly and lost his temper. While it was inappropriate for an elder to apologize, he could.

He didn't care about his grandfather's feelings at all; he only cared about whether the marriage could be successfully maintained.

Sheng Wan looked at him, then at her daughter, and said, "It's alright. From now on, we can each live our own lives and no one needs to force anyone."

Just as Ji Tanyuan was about to nod in agreement, Zhong Yan gripped her hand tightly.

"That won't do. I don't accept each other cheating on each other."

"Oh, then just let Huanghuang put it on you, and you can solve the problem by not letting her put it on."

It's no longer mutual; it's one-sided.

Zhong Yan tightened his grip on Ji Tanyuan's hand. This was truly harsh. Compared to her own mother, Ji Tanyuan was just a fledgling.

But this is his mother-in-law, and he can't talk back to her.

He smiled slightly and said to Ji Tanyuan beside him, "Wife, say something."

Ji Tanyuan's smile froze slightly.