Chapter 990 is placed at a very low position.
Five years have left all three of them feeling alienated and uncomfortable due to the distance between them.
Yuan Yining's treatment of her was not the same as before, sometimes she was a treasure, sometimes she was a short treasure.
When Bian Zhi got up from the bed, he felt a little hot. He touched his forehead and found he had a low fever.
She poured water for Yuan Yining and Zhou Guotao and stood opposite them without sitting down.
Yuan Yining subconsciously wanted to ask Bian Zhi to do it, but Zhou Guotao coughed lightly to stop him.
Yuan Yining glanced at Zhou Guotao.
Zhou Guotao took a sip of tea and asked calmly, "How has life been these years out there?"
Bian Zhi nodded and said, "Very good."
Zhou Guotao hummed, "Venomous Scorpion... I heard it's quite big. We've been worried about you all these years when you were away. When you left... Now it seems you've taken good care of yourself, and we're happy for you. The children have been raised with us all these years, and they've gotten used to it. In the future, I hope they continue to thrive in the Zhou family."
Bian Zhi felt bitter when he heard this.
Zhou Guotao thought...she was here to steal the child?
"Of course," Bian Zhi suppressed the sadness in her heart and said softly, "I know you raised them well, and I'm always grateful to you."
When Zhou Guotao and Yuan Yining heard Bian Zhi's "of course", they felt relieved and their expressions softened a little.
Zhou Guotao drank his tea slowly, then put down the cup and said, "So, are you coming back to see the children this time?"
The words had already cut off all possibilities of being with her and Zhou Suihuai.
Bian Zhi felt a little embarrassed. She stood there without saying a word.
"It's your responsibility to see your child. It's nothing," Zhou Guotao said. "After all, it's your child. You can come and see him whenever you want. But I hope to minimize any strong emotional fluctuations in him. Growing children are very sensitive. You should understand this, right?"
As someone who has been immersed in the business world for most of his life, Zhou Guotao is very good at controlling the rhythm of speaking.
In just a few words, not only was the possibility of her being with Zhou Suihuai cut off, but she was also deprived of the opportunity to visit her children.
Bian Zhi had difficulty breathing.
She paused for a long time, feeling even more uncomfortable. She controlled her emotions, tried to breathe steadily, and then slowly said to Yuan Yining and Zhou Guotao: "No matter what the future holds, I should say sorry to you. Back then..."
"Back then, you were so determined to leave," Bian Zhi hadn't even opened her mouth when Zhou Guotao took over the conversation, taking absolute control of the discussion. "Sui Huai was sad for a long time. You said you'd come back in two years, and you promised, but you didn't. I still remember that New Year's Eve. Sui Huai stood alone in the yard all night, the temperature was over 10 degrees Celsius, and no one could call him in. He was waiting for you. He believed you and was waiting for you to come back."
"And then, you disappeared without a trace for five years. Now you've suddenly returned. While we're stunned, we also hope you'll understand. During these five years, we were also starting a new life. You can't just come and force your way in. What do you think?"
From Zhou Guotao's words, Bian Zhi was already an outsider.
Bian Zhi lowered her eyes, and her mind was filled with the New Year's Eve of that year when it was snowing heavily. Zhou Suihuai was waiting outside alone, and the hustle and bustle had nothing to do with him. Her nose was sore and her eyes were red.
"I'm sorry." It seemed that she could not say anything else.
"You don't need to apologize. After all, you're a mother of several children. But we still hope you can express your opinion." Zhou Guotao once again took the initiative and pressed the issue forcefully. "I hope you can promise us that you won't see the children privately, and you won't meet with Zhou Suihuai again."
Yuan Yining, who was standing nearby, felt that what Zhou Guotao said was a bit too bullying.
Just as he was about to speak up, Zhou Guotao glared at him, "What? My darling son, whom I raised to this age, is being tortured like this? How many times has this happened? Who can stand this kind of life? Isn't it better to find a good girl to marry? Why do you have to find someone so complicated? There are endless things to deal with, and how can you live like this? If not for the adults, think about the children too!"
Zhou Guotao usually respects Yuan Yining, but this time, he seemed to be determined to sever the connection between Zhou Suihuai and Bian Zhi. His words were direct, sharp, and resolute.
"We in the Zhou family don't cause trouble, nor are we afraid of it, but we can't have a daughter-in-law who says nothing, leaves without saying anything, and acts arbitrarily!" Zhou Guotao said this excitedly, and finally got angry.
After all, during those five years, Bian Zhi's departure was a thorn in everyone's heart.
"Just make it clear that you won't contact Zhou Suihuai anymore. I told you that we can still treat each other as relatives in the future." Zhou Guotao said in an urgent tone, directly forcing him.
Bian Zhi lowered her eyes. She had been listening since Zhou Guotao and Yuan Yining entered the room and had no chance to speak.
Now that the words were put to her lips, all Zhou Guotao wanted to hear was the word "OK".
But she couldn't say it.
She wanted to be selfish again.
In other words, she could never be generous to Zhou Suihuai, and she could never say "let go."
Bian Zhi wasn't a very talkative person. After thinking about it over and over again, in the end, all he could say was four words, "I'm sorry."
These words made Zhou Guotao frown immediately, and Yuan Yining also looked at her again.
"What do you mean?" Zhou Guotao's face darkened immediately. "You mean, you still want to get involved in Zhou Suihuai's life?"
"Oh my god!" Zhou Guotao was almost going crazy. "Did Zhou Suihuai do something bad in his previous life? He had to meet you, you--"
"My dear relatives!" Aunt Li was shaking with anger as she listened to Zhou Guotao's words. She walked over and pulled Bian Zhi behind her. "I know I have no say in this family, but I have to say it now. Why can't the man and woman be together when they are not married? Besides, there must be a reason why our young lady left. She is not a person who doesn't know what she is doing.
You didn't listen to a word and told people not to contact you directly. It's too overbearing and arbitrary! Besides, whether to continue to contact you depends on what Master Sui Huai says. This is a matter for young people. You shouldn't interfere so much! "
"Besides, when our lady was practicing medicine in City A, countless people came to us because of your connections. Every time, our lady treated them well and sent them off in good health. You left in such a hurry, how come all the good things were wiped out along with them?"
Zhou Guotao's face darkened as he pointed at Bian Zhi's face and said, "This is how you discipline your subordinates!"
Bian Zhi pulled Aunt Li behind him and faced Zhou Guotao. "I know why you came here today, but I still say the same thing. I'm sorry. I never thought of giving up on Zhou Suihuai. I did have a reason for leaving, but that doesn't mean I can be so irresponsible. I was indeed wrong in this matter. I will make it up to Zhou Suihuai in the future. I also hope that you and the elders can give me another chance."
Because of his departure, Bian Zhi put himself in a very low position in front of everyone.
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