Considering the large number of people, they had booked a large private room, easily accommodating more than a dozen people. Liu Yanran ordered two pots of tea, then asked for everyone's preferences before ordering the dishes, instructing them to wait an hour for the food to arrive. The waiter, who was also familiar with Mr. Xie, said he understood and left.
Since they were the only ones left in the room, they started talking about business. Mr. Xie started the conversation first. "So, Jingzhi, your partner is Pianran, right?"
"Yes, grandpa, I really want to marry Pianran." Although he was stunned for a moment when he just learned that Liu Pianran was Liu Chunhua's niece, his determination to marry Liu Pianran remained unchanged.
"You don't mind the fact that she's your Aunt Liu's niece, right? If you have any qualms about her, even just a little, I don't recommend you marry her. From childhood, I've taught you to be responsible. I hope you'll be responsible for your marriage. Your parents haven't set a good example for you. After marriage, you'll shoulder the responsibility of a family. I hope you'll take responsibility for yourself and Pianran's future." Elder Xie, after all, had once been in a higher position, so he had a longer-term perspective. His son's marriage had already failed, and he didn't want his grandson's to face the same setbacks.
"Grandpa, don't worry. From the moment I pursued Pianran, I've been aware of my family responsibilities. Although I was surprised that she was Aunt Liu's niece, I like her as a person. In the future, we won't live with Dad and Aunt. Although my mom did something wrong, my dad is not without fault either. I can't interfere with the grudges of their previous generations. I can only say that I will be responsible for my dad and Aunt's retirement, but I really can't guarantee anything else."
Xie Jingzhi was also very frank. He didn't say that he didn't mind anything. After all, he really couldn't forgive his parents. If his father had restrained his mother more, his mother wouldn't have given birth to an illegitimate daughter, causing him and Xie Xuan to be criticized.
"Jingzhi, you've grown up and are old enough to start a family. I admit that I'm not a competent father. I just hope you can be happy in the future. If you don't want to live at home, then don't live at home. I still have two courtyards in Liangwai under my name. You and Xiaoxuan can each have one. This is my compensation to you. At the beginning, I was young and hot-tempered. I was very angry because your mother calculated and made me miss Chunhua. But when I saw you make a move, I was also shaken. But when I really thought it through, your mother already had a child with someone else. Out of protection for you, I didn't expose her and still supported her because I didn't want her to hurt you. But then I didn't expect that I heard her conspiracy with that man. They were going to kill me and swallow up the Xie family's property to give to that illegitimate daughter. I've been busy for most of my life just hoping that you and Xiaoxuan could have food and clothing, so I couldn't bear it anymore and took action against her. Whether you believe it or not, I didn't publicize her affairs with that man because I wanted to save your and Xiaoxuan's face. I don't know how it got out later, but I'm very sorry."
Hearing this, Liu Yanran felt a little guilty. She had exposed this matter in order to deal with Tang Xiaoxiao, but at that time she did not expect that Aunt Chunhua would really be with him, so her uncle could only say sorry silently!
Seeing his father so calm, Xie Jingzhi couldn't help but sigh in his heart: So this is the true face of my father. He always thought his father was a gentle person, but he didn't expect that he also had such a deep side.
Xie Xuan said with some emotion: "We only knew that Dad didn't pay attention to us before, but we didn't know how much he sacrificed for us."
Xie Jingzhi nodded in agreement. He suddenly remembered the house and money his father had left his mother, and a sense of relief settled in. Perhaps his father had never intended to hurt his mother, and he had simply chosen to endure it to protect him and his sister.
However, when he thought about his mother using the money to raise Tang Xiaoxiao's child, he couldn't help but feel a complicated emotion. He felt that his mother never really cared about him and his sister, and they were just tools she kept in the Xie family.
At this moment, he seemed to have finally reconciled with his past self. He held Liu Pianran's hand tightly, his confidence in his future life becoming more and more resolute. "I will take good care of Yanran and our little Jingfan in the future," he said softly, his eyes gleaming with warmth.
"I believe you out of trust in the Xie family, but as a father, I still think we should test you again. We didn't know that back then in the countryside, so we have to keep a close eye on it this time. Do you have any objections?" Liu Chunping looked at Xie Jingzhi seriously, his eyes revealing determination and seriousness.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xie Jingzhi replied, "Of course. I fully understand your concerns as a father, and I am willing to accept any test to prove my sincerity and ability." His expression was frank and sincere, making people feel his determination and confidence.
"Very good, I hope you can pass the test." Liu Chunping nodded slightly, indicating that he approved of Xie Jingzhi's attitude.
At this time, Liu Yanran suddenly asked, "Xie Jingzhi, how did you get to know my third sister?" Her eyes fell on Xie Jingzhi curiously, and she seemed very interested in their story.
"Xiao Jingfan wanted to eat osmanthus cake, and he happened to pass by, so they got to know each other." Liu Pianran didn't want to worry her family, so she explained lightly, trying to cover up the true situation of their meeting.
However, little Jingfan couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Uncle Xie beat the bad guys and saved Jingjing and Mama. I like Uncle Xie." Her innocent words broke Liu Pianran's intention to conceal the truth and exposed the truth of the matter.
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