What kind of legitimate claim is this? Where is the idea of killing two birds with one stone?
After Xia Qingshan finished speaking, he didn't receive a reply from Zhuang Zhongming for a long time. He called out, "Old Zhuang, did you hear that?"
Zhuang Zhongming snapped out of his daze and could only manage a dry laugh to cover his embarrassment: "President Xia, you're not kidding, are you? You want me to register Gu Qian under my name?"
"yes."
I'm not quite sure, let me ask again: "Is it about adopting him? Making him my adopted son?"
"That's right."
Are you kidding me?
Xia Qingshan chuckled kindly, "Old Zhuang, do you think I look like I'm joking?"
It's not like that. Zhuang Zhongming has seen people adopt children before, but they all adopt through professional agencies. The younger the child, the better, because if the child is too old, they are afraid that they won't be able to take care of them properly.
So he had seen people adopt newborns, children as young as three, four, or five, and even ten-year-olds, but a twenty-year-old was truly a one-time occurrence... and it happened to him.
What kind of child is Gu Qian? Is he a giant baby?
Absolutely outrageous!
Don't forget, if it weren't for Gu Qian's appearance, Xia Wan wouldn't have run away from her marriage. If Xia Wan hadn't run away, the Zhuang and Xia families would have been united by marriage long ago, and Zhuang Yan wouldn't have severed ties with him.
Now the culprit actually wants to become his godson. To be honest, he can't swallow this insult.
If Xia Qingshan weren't his biggest partner, he would have already started cursing.
What is this? Are you missing a screw in your head, or do you have an extra chromosome?
Hearing the heavier breathing on the other end of the phone, Xia Qingshan suddenly understood what Zhuang Chongming was thinking. He chuckled and said, "Didn't Zhuang Yan sever ties with you? You don't have anyone under your name, so why not just take Gu Qian as your godson? Just register him under the Zhuang family's name, notify them, and you won't need to pay him any money or power. It'll improve his reputation, so Xia Wan won't be ashamed to marry him. It'll also resolve the cooperation between our two families. Maybe when Zhuang Yan hears that you've taken in a godson, he'll get anxious and come back. Your family's affairs are my affairs. I consider you an old friend and have put myself in your shoes. Don't worry, I won't harm you."
Hearing this, it seems like he's actually benefiting quite a bit.
Actually, adopting godsons is quite common.
"that's all?"
"What do you mean?" Xia Qingshan said. "Do you think I'm sending Gu Qian to inherit your family fortune? I would never do such a thing. My only thought is to make sure my daughter suffers less."
Simply adopting a godson without paying him any money wouldn't do Zhuang Zhongming any harm. In fact, Xia Qingshan would be grateful to him for it. This favor could be exchanged for an investment, and they could even go into business together and share the profits, bringing the two families closer, fostering friendly cooperation, and binding their interests together. It was practically beneficial and harmless.
However, he couldn't just agree so easily. Zhuang Zhongming's mind raced, and he thought to himself: He should pretend to hesitate and make Xia Qingshan feel that he owed her a great favor.
"Mr. Xia, I understand what you mean, but this is not something I can decide on my own. I need to discuss it with my wife."
"Okay, yes, let's discuss it properly, but we need to do it as soon as possible. Once we've settled this matter, we can then talk about West City."
"Definitely, I'll get back to you soon."
After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.
Xia Qingshan made the pros and cons very clear. This matter was entirely for the benefit of Zhuang Zhongming. If Zhuang Zhongming wanted to take advantage of the situation, he would be hypocritical and greedy. There was no need to discuss cooperation with such a person.
Zhuang Zhongming understood this principle, so he couldn't show any eagerness for quick success and had to keep the other party calm.
Recalling the conversation, although he still found it somewhat absurd, he could now fully accept it and was even a little happy about it.
This is not just killing two birds with one stone, it's killing many birds with one stone.
Zhuang Yan will definitely not come back. You could tell from the moment he signed the severance agreement that he was eager to leave and cut ties with them.
Before Xia Qingshan called, Zhuang Zhongming was still thinking about how to solve the problem of succession.
The problem can be solved now. First, take Gu Qian as your godson and let Tang Jing adapt well. Then, slowly persuade him to bring back a little one from the orphanage later. Then, he can switch the baby with his illegitimate child, so that there will be a child to inherit the inheritance. That would be perfectly legitimate.
Tang Jing is in a terrible state right now. Bringing her biological child back too soon will definitely hurt her. It would be better to let Gu Qian take Zhuang Yan's place and absorb the damage, thus diverting Tang Jing's attention.
If the godson comforts his godmother and soothes her mental state, she can return to her previous peaceful and comfortable life.
Thinking about it this way... Zhuang Zhongming couldn't wait to bring Gu Qian in.
Some things are things that some people have to bear. For example, Gu Qian. If Gu Qian didn't agree, Xia Qingshan would never have made the offer. Since he had entered the Zhuang family, in addition to the benefits, he also had to bear the corresponding consequences. It's not easy to enter a wealthy family. Only by paying a price can one truly integrate into this family.
...
Zhuang Zhongming was thinking about how to tell Tang Jing about this, since Tang Jing, who suffers from Munchausen syndrome, might not be able to accept it.
Zhuang Chongming pondered for a whole night, but unexpectedly, he saw Gu Qian appear at his house the next day. Gu Qian was sitting on his sofa watching TV and drinking tea, with Tang Jing close to him, her face full of affection.
Gu Qian also showed concern for Tang Jing, and it was clear that the two got along very well, even better than when Zhuang Yan was around.
Only those who truly understand Tang Jing know that she's faking it.
Tang Jing is good at disguising herself as a victim, and sometimes she will play the role of a loving mother, a pitiful patient, or an understanding and gentle wife. As long as she can attract people's attention, she can play any role.
This kind of mentality can be cured with early intervention, but her family's repeated indulgence has made her condition terminal.
Upon seeing Zhuang Zhongming enter, Gu Qian quickly stood up and greeted him gracefully, "Hello, Uncle Zhuang."
What are you doing in my house?
Gu Qian was about to speak when Tang Jing interrupted him, saying, "I went to the hospital to pick up my medicine today and got into a car accident on the way. Luckily, Xiao Gu helped me out, so to thank him, I brought him to our house for dinner."
Gu Qian said gently, "It was nothing. It was I who disturbed you with my sudden visit."
"No trouble at all. If you like it, come often. Why don't you stay here tonight? I'll tidy up the room. Xiao He, could you tidy up the guest room next to the master bedroom for Xiao Gu to stay tonight?"
The guest room next door is the one Zhuang Chongming has been staying in recently, and Tang Jing has been wanting him to move back for a long time.
Zhuang Zhongming's attention was entirely on Gu Qian. Just as Xia Qingshan had said, Gu Qian looked quite good, dressed appropriately, handsome, and spoke eloquently... if one could ignore the guilty look in his eyes.
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