Ten minutes later, Yan Ting returned alone.
As soon as Yan Shao, who was anxiously waiting by the car, saw Yan Ting, he asked anxiously.
"How are you? Is Zizai alright?"
Yan Ting patted Yan Shao on the shoulder, but looked at Zhu Qianying and said, "It's okay. Zizai was still very happy to see Dr. Zhao when he heard it was just a game."
Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and then heard Yan Ting say, "But, to be honest, Zizai's ability to self-regulate is very strong, even more resilient than many adults."
In the past, such praise would have made Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao very happy, but after that conversation in the car on the way here, they weren't so happy about it.
Admittedly, if Vic Chou says what he likes to do, they will put aside their own preferences and thoughts and choose to support him.
But that refers to natural selection without external intervention, not like Yan Ting is now, gradually throwing out bait and leading Zizai in the direction they want.
Although Zhu Qianying was vaguely worried about this, she did not feel the same depth of concern and anxiety as Yan Shao.
Because what Vic Chou is going to experience next may be similar to what he experienced in his childhood.
That time, it was Yan Yuan who threw out the bait. Now, it's Yan Ting.
And the one who was tempted turned from him into Zai Zai.
When he was young, he did complain about his father leaving him in the capital.
Now he finally understands his father's feelings and the difficult choice he faced back then.
On one hand, there is the son's freedom; on the other hand, there is the continuation of the Yan family tradition.
The weighing and choice between these two factors is being presented to us so clearly and explicitly for the first time today.
Clearly, Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying must speak out for the first time on the issue of Zizai's future.
Zhu Qianying saw Yan Shao's predicament clearly.
After they reconciled, she gleaned from Yan Shao's fragmented childhood experiences that he and Yan Bo had felt helpless in their youth.
Therefore, she could probably understand his feelings at this moment.
She and Yan Shao exchanged a glance, a knowing look between them.
“Big brother, Zizai is still young, and we don’t want to do anything to influence his preferences or choices. He’s still a child, and we want him to grow up happily like a child. Of course, when he’s mature enough to make judgments and choices about the future, whatever he chooses, Yanhan and I will support him unconditionally!”
Zhu Qianying spoke out what Yan Shao was thinking, which was also her own true feelings.
She understood very well that, as a man of the Yan family, Yan Han now found it very difficult to say "no".
Since that's the case, then it's fine for her to play the bad guy.
Whether her son becomes a successful or ordinary businessman, a minor official or a high-ranking official, she can accept it calmly, but the premise is that it is Zizai's natural choice.
Instead of being set up step by step by someone, and then having him step by step along that set path.
Yan Ting was somewhat taken aback, after all, he had only met Zhu Qianying a handful of times, and they had only chatted a few more times last night.
He was very self-aware; he was a serious person, and usually, when he stood in front of others, most people were so intimidated by his imposing presence and authority that they dared not even breathe.
Zhu Qianying is just a girl in her early twenties; in terms of age, he is old enough to be her father.
But she seemed to show no fear or timidity in front of him.
It must be said that her words truly made him look at her in a new light.
He had always thought that the tenacity and toughness that Vic Chou inadvertently revealed was entirely inherited from his cousin, but now it seems that this is not entirely true.
It's not easy for a young woman in her early twenties to stand up for herself and argue with him without fear.
"Ying'er, I'll consider what you said, and you should all consider what I said too."
Yan Ting felt that this was the biggest concession he could make. He didn't have to be forceful, but he wouldn't give up on gentle persuasion.
The younger generation of the Yan family only has his son and Zizai. His son has now completely deviated from the old Yan family's path, and it is basically impossible to bring him back.
Therefore, he could only place his hopes on Zizai. Otherwise, on his future grandson or Yanhan's future child.
Zhu Qianying looked at him and said, "Brother, we can compromise on other things, but not on this matter of Zizai. I'm sorry, brother."
Her voice wasn't loud, but her tone was firm.
Before Yan Ting could say anything, Yan Shao, who had been standing next to Zhu Qianying, also spoke up, "Big brother, Zizai is still young. Just because he's interested now doesn't mean he'll make it his career in the future. On this matter, Ying'er and I are in agreement!"
Yan Ting glared at Yan Shao, "Then tell me, how is the Yan family's mantle going to be passed down? Or, why don't you have a few more children? Maybe then the chances of success will be higher!"
Seeing that his cousin was getting angry, Yan Shao stepped forward, put his arm around his shoulder, and said with a smile, "Big brother, today is not the time to talk about this. Let's discuss it again later."
After Yan Shao coaxed him so gently, Yan Ting's slight frustration dissipated.
"Whatever you want. Anyway, regardless of whether it's about inheriting the family line or not, you and Ying'er should have more children as soon as possible. The Yan family line can't continue to be so thin."
Although Yan Ting was still criticizing Yan Shao, his tone had softened considerably!
Yan Shao responded with "uh-huhs" and changed the subject, "Big brother, are you waiting in the car with us, or do you have something else to do?"
Yan Ting was also sensible, knowing that continuing to argue about this issue would only make everyone lose interest. Some things are better left unsaid; saying too much would only get him accused of being long-winded.
"I have the morning to spend with you, but I have other things to do this afternoon."
Young Master Yan nodded. "Yes, hopefully it can be resolved soon!"
For someone as busy as Yan Ting, it's extremely difficult to spare a morning.
This indirectly shows that both Zizai and Yan Shao hold very important positions in Yan Ting's heart.
Because they understood this, neither Zhu Qianying nor Yan Shao explicitly refused Yan Ting's request. Instead, they left the decision to the future Zizai, who would then have the ability to make his own choice.
"Let's sit over there, it's quite stuffy sitting in the car."
Zhu Qianying pointed to the pavilion a few meters away and suggested that the two brothers go there.
Yan Shao and Yan Ting had no objections. The two walked side by side, chatting in hushed tones about the trivial matters of their respective families.
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