Duan Huaichuan was completely baffled. It was impossible for such a young child to be instilled with bad ideas by anyone.
He could only act according to his own feelings, and he was happiest when he saw Li Qingqing's reaction; the little guy's affection was impossible to hide.
Being rejected by his own flesh and blood like this has always left Duan Huaichuan feeling somewhat depressed.
He originally wanted to try to amuse the child, but perhaps because he has been busy lately and hasn't had time to spend with the child, the child is unfamiliar with him and that's why he did that.
Li Qingqing gently patted the child's back, "Tuantuan will be eating complementary foods soon, so it's best not to tease or play with him. He's too young, and if he's not focused while eating, he might choke."
Duan Huaichuan felt somewhat aggrieved, but he didn't want to affect Li Qingqing's emotions in this society, so he could only digest all his dissatisfaction himself. Looking at the warm scene of the mother and son together, he left the house feeling depressed.
“My child is so young and he can already sense my distance. When he grows up, he will definitely understand the special nature of our family. Yun’er’s child is deaf and mute, so he may mature faster than other children. How can I treat both children equally?”
He racked his brains but still couldn't figure out how to solve the problem of the two children.
Originally, Zhong Yun'er's child had little to do with him, as they both had new families. However, Zhong Yun'er's husband sacrificed himself to save him, and he simply couldn't bear to stand by and watch his wife and child live such a difficult life.
But other people's children are not his own flesh and blood, so he still has to maintain a proper balance. Otherwise, with so many people living in the compound, the spittle alone could drown someone.
Just as he was wondering how to pass the time, he saw Xie Zhiyan, who had just finished reporting his work at the office and was heading home. The two met face to face, and he greeted him first.
"Thank you, Chief."
Xie Zhiyan stopped and nodded, speaking politely, "Why do you seem a little down? Have you encountered any difficulties? If needed, you can tell the organization."
If nothing else happened, he went home first.
Xie Zhiyan was just being polite to him, but Duan Huaichuan actually came over.
"I have indeed run into some trouble. I've been thinking about it for a long time. It seems like my child doesn't like me very much. Don't people say that there is a natural closeness between blood relatives? Why do I feel like my son is afraid of me?"
He poured out all his troubles like beans spilling out. Xie Zhiyan was also a man, and he must have had the same worries.
The reason why married men are unwilling to go home is because home is not a utopia.
"I see that you and your sister-in-law seem to have a very harmonious family. You two usually discuss things together and have never had any conflicts. Moreover, your two children seem to admire you a lot. How come it's completely the opposite when it comes to me?"
He didn't know what Li Qingqing was thinking. She was just the widow of a comrade-in-arms, so why would she hold a grudge against him for so long?
They completely ignored him and didn't care about his feelings.
The children are now completely unfamiliar with him; those who don't know him probably don't even know who his biological children are.
“Qingqing has been having issues with me these past few days. I want to have a good talk with her, but I never have the time, and I don’t know how to bring it up. She’s the one who manages everything at home. I know she works hard, but she can’t keep holding a grudge like this. Life isn’t always smooth sailing for a couple.”
He tentatively looked up at Xie Zhiyan and said, "Chief Xie, your family is always so harmonious. Is there some secret to it? Could you share it with me?"
He was trapped in it, especially by Li Qingqing's attitude.
Xie Zhiyan originally wanted to go home as soon as possible, as he had already spent a long time at work today. However, another unexpected person appeared out of nowhere, so he could only patiently help Duan Huaichuan analyze the situation.
"You should always look for the reasons within yourself. She gave birth to your child. A woman goes through the ordeal of childbirth, and you became a father for no reason. Why would a woman be cold towards you? Don't you know the answer in your heart?"
Although Xie Zhiyan wasn't entirely clear about what Duan Huaichuan had done, he had learned a thing or two from Shu Ying's words.
No woman wants to share her husband with another person, even if it's to repay a debt of gratitude. But Duan Huaichuan clearly had a better choice, yet he chose to do something that would hurt Li Qingqing.
Xie Zhiyan, standing next to Duan Huaichuan, subtly hinted at something. He took a deep breath and looked in the direction of his home. "But I had no choice but to do this. Originally, we didn't have any feelings for each other, but I gradually realized that I had to take on the responsibility of a man. Now I just want to experience this kind of relationship with her, but he is always bothered by Yun'er. We are really innocent, otherwise how could it be my turn to marry her?"
Xie Zhiyan stared at him in disbelief. How could anyone say such a thing to their wife?
"Marriage is something we can't control. But as a person, you have to be true to your conscience. If you marry someone, you have to be responsible for her. If you have one person in your heart and another person by your side, it's not fair to either woman. Sometimes, to balance family and work, you have to put in more effort."
Duan Huaichuan looked down at his feet. He understood Xie Zhiyan's words, but he was already very busy with work. He had to stay by Zhong Yun'er's side and also take time to come back to be with Li Qingqing and the child. Where did he have so much energy?
"But if she had trusted me more, none of this trouble would have happened. Why is she always unwilling to trust me?"
"Is it that people don't want to believe you, or have you gradually exhausted all the trust they have in you over the years? It's important for people to have self-awareness. If you can't even distinguish these basic things, then if you're just venting to me today, then our conversation is meaningless."
Xie Zhiyan interrupted Duan Huaichuan before he could finish speaking.
Duan Huaichuan was stunned.
“I do regret my attitude towards him back then. I was indeed a bit cold. But I also promised Lao Zhou that he sacrificed himself to save me, and I would treat his child as my own. I can't be an ungrateful person, can I?”
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