Ye Qing really didn't expect Xi Quan's grandmother to say that. When she heard the old woman say she wanted to change her name, she thought it was just changing the given name and didn't involve the surname.
Even if she didn't change her surname, just her given name, Ye Qing wasn't really willing. But thinking about what she had just learned about Xi Quan, and although Xi Quan's biological mother's situation had nothing to do with the two elderly people, she still felt sorry for them. Moreover, their son, Xi Quan's father, died without knowing that he had been unjustly accused. Thinking about it, the two elderly people were indeed worthy of sympathy.
Moreover, now that Ye Qing has reconciled with Xi Quan, she should support and take care of his grandparents together with Xi Quan. They can't afford to make their relationship too strained.
So even though Ye Qing was reluctant, he still thought he should listen to what the other party had to say first.
And what happened... despite having such good intentions, the other party's request was actually like this.
Ye Qing's formulaic, aloof smile gradually disappeared, and she looked expressionlessly at Xi Quan's grandmother, who was still looking at her expectantly, and asked, "Why did you change your surname?"
Xi Quan's grandmother was stunned when she heard Ye Qing's words. From her perspective, she seemed unable to understand what Ye Qing meant.
Xi Quan's grandfather, on the other hand, was a little embarrassed and didn't dare to look at Ye Qing.
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting more and more awkward, Xi Yue walked over to her grandmother and tugged at her grandmother's clothes.
Grandma Xi glanced at Xi Yue without saying a word, but it was clear that she still didn't quite understand what she had done wrong.
After a moment of silence, Grandma Xi Quan asked Ye Qing, "You mean you don't want to change, right?"
Ye Qing was naturally unwilling to change, but it was clear that Xi Quan's grandmother insisted on changing it, and if she directly and firmly refused, they would definitely argue!
Ye Qing didn't want to argue, and she didn't think arguing could solve anything. She had argued with people before only out of necessity, and the way to deal with different people should be different.
So Ye Qing followed up on what Grandma Xi Quan said and asked, "It seems you mean you insist that I change the child's ways. Can I know why?"
"Why is there a reason? Isn't this just natural? Children always take the father's surname. How many children take the mother's surname? Of course, divorce is a different story. Before, when you two were separated, it was fine that the two children took your surname. Now that you're together, it's natural to change it back. Besides, we need to register the children's household registration, so we'll change it while we're at it. Otherwise, it will be troublesome to change it after the children's household registration is settled." Xi Quan's grandmother answered Ye Qing's question as if it were a matter of course!
However, Ye Qing disagreed, and even looked down on it!
She hesitated for a moment before finally standing up and leaving with the child. But given the situation, she had to make her stance clear, otherwise people would really think she and Xi Quan had reconciled and that she would obey them in everything: "First of all, I don't disagree that most children take their father's surname, but that's not a legal requirement. So, I don't think it's a big deal that Ranran and Xinxin didn't take Xi Quan's surname. Besides, it's the new millennium now; some ideas can't be so outdated. It's their freedom to demand their children take their father's surname if they have a mine to inherit. But clearly, Xi Quan doesn't have a mine waiting for his two children to inherit..."
Seeing that Xi Quan's grandmother was eager to refute him, Ye Qing changed the subject: "Of course, Xi Quan's financial situation is very good. He's currently at the top of the pyramid, but... my financial situation isn't bad either! What Xi Quan can give to the children, I can definitely give too, and even more than Xi Quan can give! I think I've set a good example for the children, being independent and not dependent on anyone. I hope my children can be like me in the future, not dependent on anyone, especially Ye Yixin. She's a girl, so she needs to be even more independent so that she won't be looked down upon and won't have to live a life where she has to follow her husband after marriage after the millennium!"
Ye Qing's words made Grandma Xi Quan's face extremely embarrassed, and she didn't react for a long time.
She was angry, but didn't know how to refute Ye Qing's words, because they seemed to make sense. However, if she admitted that Ye Qing's words made sense, it would prove that she was wrong. Xi Quan's grandmother felt that she was not wrong, so she looked incredulously at her boss, Xi Quan's grandfather, hoping that he could speak up for her.
Noticing Xi Quan's grandmother's gaze, Ye Qing also turned her gaze to Xi Quan's grandfather.
Xi Quan's grandfather pursed his lips awkwardly, then slowly said, "I think Ye Qing is right. It's up to Ye Qing and Xi Quan to decide whose surname the two children should take."
It was clear that Xi Quan's grandfather had no idea that his wife would bring up this issue with Ye Qing.
Although it was a bit unexpected, Grandpa was embarrassed but not too surprised when Xi Quan's grandmother brought it up. Ye Qing knew they must have discussed this issue beforehand.
Moreover, it can be inferred from Xi Quan's grandfather's words that they originally intended to discuss the matter with Xi Quan, and to have Xi Quan discuss it with them.
It has to be said that although Ye Qing was unwilling to change the child's name, if Xi Quan had brought it up with her, Ye Qing would not have agreed, but she wouldn't have felt as angry and bewildered as she does now.
Regardless, Grandpa Xi Quan's words seemed to be an attempt to smooth things over and stop the conversation from continuing, so Ye Qing certainly wouldn't say anything more.
However, Xi Quan's grandmother was not satisfied with her husband's attitude. She pursed her lips and was about to speak when she saw Xi Quan return. She quickly said, "Xi Quan, come here, tell me, is what I said reasonable?"
Xi Quan had just arrived at the Liang family's house and asked them to look after their child when he entered. Before he could even say a word, the grandmother called out his name. Xi Quan was very confused, so he asked his grandmother, "What did you say?"
So Xi Quan's grandmother repeated what she had just said to Ye Qing to Xi Quan.
After Xi Quan understood what was going on, he was furious, but thinking of his grandmother's advanced age, he swallowed his anger and then cautiously looked at Ye Qing.
However, Xi Quan didn't see any anger or other intense emotions on Ye Qing's face. Ye Qing's expressionless face made Xi Quan feel very uneasy. He said to his grandmother, "Tell me what kind of nonsense you all think about every day at home."
After saying that, Xi Quan found the two children who had run out to play in the yard, picked up his daughter, held his son's hand, and called Ye Qing to leave.
Ye Qing didn't have much experience interacting with elders. While others would act coquettishly in front of their elders, Ye Qing didn't, since all her relatives had acted that way before.
So she stood up and followed Xi Quan. Just as they reached the door, they saw Liang Lu teasing Ye Yixin with a little boy: "Ye Yixin, Uncle will bring Liang Yan to your house to play tomorrow."
These words successfully reignited Xi Quan's anger and anxiety.
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