Chapter 160 Ending 2
After choosing a house with her daughter-in-law, Tan Qingwen looked down and noticed the red socks on her son's feet, which looked extremely out of place.
She joked, "Why are you wearing red socks?"
Zhou Mingshi calmly replied, "I was injured yesterday, and Yi'an said red is auspicious."
Tan Qingwen laughed and said, "It seems there are still people who can keep you in check."
Zhou Mingshi: "..."
After Zhou Mingshi recovered somewhat and returned to the company, the employees discovered that their chairman had fallen in love with the color red.
Not only is the car red, but even the water cup and the pen for signing are red. There's even a red "福" (good fortune) character on the desk.
Despite the subtle scrutiny from the crowd, Zhou Mingshi remained calm and unperturbed.
After that day, every morning when she woke up, Lin Yi'an would check to make sure that Zhou Mingshi was still Zhou Mingshi, until forty-nine days later, when she was finally at ease.
Lin Yi-an said, "It is said that some people's souls stay in the world for forty-nine days after they die. It has been forty-nine days now, and they are still fine. I guess they are fine now."
Zhou Mingshi: "Are you relieved now?"
Lin Yi'an nodded: "But we still can't let our guard down. If you think the red car is too flashy, you can drive your old car and just put some red ornaments in it."
Zhou Mingshi: "It's alright, I'm already used to using this car, and the company employees are used to it too."
He smiled and said, "After all, everyone knows this is a gift from their wife to their chairman."
Lin Yi'an smiled and said, "That's true."
That night, Lin Yi'an lay in his arms and suddenly said, "After this is over, let's have a child, shall we?"
Having a child at 28 is neither young nor old; both have stable careers and their worries have been resolved, making it the perfect time.
Zhou Mingshi stiffened slightly, looking down at her: "Are you... sure?"
Lin Yi'an hummed in agreement.
Zhou Mingshi gently rolled over, pinning her beneath him, and stroked her face softly: "Lin Bao'er."
Lin Yi'an: "Hmm?"
Zhou Mingshi looked at her and whispered, "I love you!"
After saying that, without waiting for her response, he asked her again, "Do you love me?"
Lin Yi-an has always been reserved.
When she didn't answer, he kept asking, "Do you love me?"
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
......
Lin Yi'an: "..." Her expression was so obvious, he could definitely tell.
She said, "Love!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his kisses rained down on her.
Afterwards, he whispered in her ear, "Only when husband and wife love each other will their children be happy."
Lin Yi'an smiled, "I suppose so."
…
As summer turned to autumn, the couple took a day off and went back to visit their grandparents. They saw Zhou Mingyuan standing at the door.
Zhou Mingyuan walked over: "Second brother, second sister-in-law."
The two responded, and Zhou Mingshi asked, "Did you come here for something?"
Zhou Mingyuan: "I came to see my grandparents."
His grandparents did not forgive him and remained cold towards him.
Zhou Ming hummed in response but didn't say anything.
Zhou Mingyuan looked at him and knew that his second brother had successfully become the chairman of the Zhou Group. Whether it was his eldest brother and sister, his grandparents, or the group's directors, they all supported him.
He recalled his childhood, how his second brother was always studying, no matter when or where. He never rested during winter or summer vacations. Not only did he have to finish his studies, but he also had to go to work at his grandfather's company to learn about the family business. Later, when he was in high school, he would even be involved in the company's projects...
Being an heir isn't easy. He and his eldest brother used to go out and have fun in high school, follow others' example, and even date. His second brother, on the other hand, didn't even have time to make friends, let alone date.
If his childhood friends hadn't clung to him so persistently, he probably wouldn't have a single friend.
Looking back, he realized how disciplined his second brother had been as a child, and that no one's success is accidental.
Zhou Mingyuan greeted them, got into the car, gave a wry smile, and went back.
Since his cousin passed away, he felt that life is unpredictable. He had a talk with He Xishan. They had been separated for a year, and if they could not continue to be together, he was willing to let her go.
Every time He Xishan visited her parents and saw their gray hair and sorrowful faces, she couldn't accept Zhou Mingyuan.
She had worked for a year and raised her younger brother for a year. She knew life was hard, and she knew Zhou Mingyuan was right. But even knowing all this, she still couldn't accept him. Caught between her parents and her husband, she had no idea what to do.
She couldn't get over the decision of not having her parents.
Even if she accepted Zhou Mingyuan, she couldn't get over her own conscience.
When Zhou Mingyuan brought up divorce, she was saddened but also relieved. They were still young and could find new partners after the divorce. How long would this drag on? It was better to set each other free sooner.
The two divorced quietly without alerting anyone else, and the child stayed with Zhou Mingyuan.
Aside from the children, the couple has no assets to divide, making divorce easy.
...
Time flies, and Lin Yi'an and Zhou Mingshi did not return to Changping for the Spring Festival that year.
Instead, they brought their parents and grandmother over.
They didn't stay at the Zhou family's house or the Lin family's house, but instead stayed in the bridal chamber that the two of them had originally prepared.
Zhou Mingshi and Lin Yi'an naturally stayed there with them as well.
The house, which was renovated, has been left unused for over a year, and the couple has never lived in it.
Since my parents and grandmother are coming to visit, we'll move in together to add some life to the place.
As Lin Yi'an came downstairs, Liu Zhengying nagged, "Be careful. You're not the same as before. Be careful going down the stairs."
Lin Yi'an smiled and said, "I understand."
Grandma Lin said to her daughter-in-law, "Bao'er is a doctor herself, how could she not know that? Stop nagging her all the time, it's annoying."
Women need to be careful during pregnancy, but they also shouldn't be too careful. It's best to maintain a calm and relaxed attitude, as excessive tension can actually be detrimental to the health of the fetus.
Liu Zhengying touched her nose. She had never given birth before, and she was always worried about her daughter's pregnancy, fearing that she wouldn't be able to take good care of her.
Lin Shuhe came out, smiling, and asked his daughter, "The chicken soup is ready, shall I serve you a bowl?"
Lin Yi'an smiled and said, "I'm actually a little hungry."
Just as I was drinking chicken soup, Zhou Mingshi returned.
When Lin Shuhe saw his son-in-law return, he smiled and said, "Why are you back so early today?"
Zhou Ming smiled and greeted the elders, saying, "The company is on holiday starting today, so I came back early."
As he spoke, he walked over to Lin Yi'an and asked her gently, "How are you today?"
Lin Yi'an: "Okay."
The day after tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve. Zhou Mingshi has booked a hotel, and several families will get together tomorrow.
The next day, after breakfast and a short rest, the group headed to the hotel.
Zhou Mingshi took out his wife's down jacket, helped her put it on, and then put his arm around her as they got into the car.
Grandma Lin and the other two rode in another car.
When they arrived at the hotel, everyone else was already there. Just as Wang Yuehua was about to help her daughter, Tan Qingwen quickly grabbed his daughter-in-law's hand and asked, "How have you been these past few days?"
Lin Yi-an: "I didn't have much of a reaction, and I can eat."
As long as they could eat, the two mothers were relieved.
Wang Yuehua noticed a cigarette in her eldest son's hand and glared at him, saying, "Didn't we say smoking is prohibited during the New Year? So as not to bother An'an?"
Lin Su quickly threw the cigarette into the trash can: "I just ran into some acquaintances outside, and they offered me a cigarette, but I didn't smoke it."
Liu Zhengying laughed: "Bao'er feels uncomfortable when she smells smoke, I feel sorry for Lin Su."
Wang Yuehua said dismissively, "It's just that I don't smoke, what's there to feel wronged about? Is being an uncle so easy?"
Lin Su dared not say he felt wronged: "I don't feel wronged at all."
Lin Yi'an laughed beside her.
Zhou Mingshi helped his wife sit down and looked at him, saying, "Smoking is harmful to your health. For your own health, why don't you take this opportunity to quit smoking, brother?"
Lin Su naturally couldn't agree: "What's the fun in life if you don't smoke? Don't worry, I promise I won't smell of smoke when I see An'an."
Zhou Songran ran over and sat next to his second aunt, asking, "Second Aunt, are you pregnant?"
“Yes.” Lin Yi’an touched his face, and he smiled shyly.
Lin Yi'an joked, "So you've learned to be shy now?"
Yan Shuyan laughed and said, "She's in elementary school now, she's older and knows how to be shy."
At noon, the food was served, and the whole family sat around the table, enjoying a lively meal.
Sitting on the other side of her daughter, Liu Zhengying looked at the table full of delicious food, then at her daughter, son-in-law, and the Zhou and Lin families, and couldn't help but smile and say, "I never dreamed that our New Year could be so lively."
Thinking back to when my daughter hadn't found her biological parents, the house was quiet and deserted, and no one came to visit. Apart from the occasional person who came to see a doctor, there were hardly any visitors.
Wang Yuehua heard her say, "From now on, you should all come every year for the Spring Festival, and we can celebrate together and have a lively time."
Tan Qingwen also said, "That's a good idea. It's more fun to celebrate the New Year together. From now on, we'll celebrate the New Year together."
Liu Zhengying kept smiling: "Okay, okay, I'll come, I'll definitely come."
She still has to take care of Bao'er's child, how could she not come? She couldn't bear to leave.
Lin Yi'an and Zhou Mingshi exchanged a glance.
Zhou Mingshi smiled and took her hand.
(End of text)
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