Chapter 244: The Pregnancy That Makes the Parents-in-Laws 1 I have good news for you! I am pregnant...
Yao Yingying had no reason to refuse. She had just divorced and her two children were still so young. She didn't want to step into the marriage again so soon.
Besides, she was not familiar with Director Zhang and had a very bad impression of him - he was a man who took his anger out on the Cao brothers and made things difficult for them just because his wife was in jail. It was obvious that he was a narrow-minded person and not a good person.
Only such a person would be so foolish as to be willing to believe and defend his ex-wife even though she has committed a crime.
She didn't want to get involved in this family's disputes.
He simply replied: "Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for you."
When Zhang's father came in, she used her two young daughters as an excuse. However, Zhang's father was determined to find another child for his son and immediately promised, "Don't worry, if you're willing, these two little girls will be just like my own granddaughters. From now on, my husband and I will personally pick them up from school. I already have a grandson at home, so we can go together. You don't have to worry about us pushing you to have a son. It all depends on your mood."
Yao Yingying was silent. She had to admit that Zhang's father's attitude was very good. Unfortunately, the key to marriage did not lie with the parents-in-law, but with the couple themselves. She couldn't choose a foolish man as her spouse just because of a relatively sensible elder.
She still refused: "I'm sorry, my parents are both death row inmates. Someone like me is not worthy of your son. You should find someone else."
"I can help you get a new identity. My grandson's mother is in jail, and I also want to change my grandson's background. Would you like to think about it again? I'm not in a hurry. I'll give you some time to think about it." Father Zhang really likes Yao Yingying. Look at this girl. She speaks and acts in a gentle voice. You can tell at a glance that she is a person with a good temper.
She is beautiful and is willing to take care of her two daughters even after divorce. It can be seen that she is a very family-oriented woman.
I wonder how much better a woman like this is than Lu Yuan. As for her background, that's easy to say. Household registration management is not strict these days, so there is a lot of room for maneuver.
Yao Yingying wanted to say something more, but Zhang's father was afraid she would say it all, so he quickly pulled Director Zhang away. When they were outside the yard, he said, "My daughter, I'll come back in a few days. You go ahead and do your own thing."
After the father and son walked away, Director Zhang muttered, "Dad, why are you doing this? I won't remarry Lu Yuan. From now on, I'll see her quietly and won't let anyone know. Can you please stop interfering in my affairs with her?"
"Shut up, you bastard! Do you think others don't know you're still involved with her? If anyone wants to get you into trouble, they'll report you to Director Yuan. Do you think you can get away with it?" Zhang's father had already hardened his heart. He would never allow Lv Yuan to enter the Zhang family again. He didn't want his grandson to be burdened by such a mother. He threatened, "Have you decided? Do you want to go back to your workshop and continue working as a worker, staying with Lv Yuan for the rest of your life, or do you want to be a good factory director, marry a good wife, and live a glorious life?"
Director Zhang fell silent. This was his only weakness. He didn't want to go back to being a workshop worker. It was too tiring and he would be bullied.
It's not as good as being a factory manager, but...
He hesitated and said, "How about I let her go back to her parents' home? Then I can take the kids to see her every week and no one else will know."
"You pig-brained fool, what can I say to you?" Zhang's father was so angry that his head hurt. "Her parents offended many people in their early years. Now that they've fallen from power, I don't know how many people want to take revenge on them. If you dare to go back with her, you can forget about being the factory director anymore!"
Director Zhang was helpless, but he didn't want to compromise, so he had to bite the bullet and wait it out.
He always held on to a lucky mentality, thinking that it would be fine as long as he didn't remarry Lu Yuan.
Besides, Lu Yuan is the biological mother of his child after all. It is normal for her to come to see the child every now and then. Even if Director Yuan hears something, he can defend himself.
However, when he returned to his residence, a pregnancy test report shattered his fantasy.
Lv Yuan was sitting in her room, writing with her child. When she saw him come back, she immediately greeted him with a smile: "You're back! I have good news for you!"
Director Zhang did not think this was good news. His face turned pale and he quickly put the report away and made a gesture to keep quiet.
Lu Yuan understood that it must be Zhang's father who came back, but she just wanted to let her former father-in-law know.
I pretended not to notice and said, "I'm pregnant! I calculated that the due date is next spring, and the weather is neither too cold nor too hot. I don't know if it's a boy or a girl this time. I hope it's a boy, so that we can have brothers and play together."
Director Zhang held his forehead helplessly. It’s over. He can’t hide it anymore.
Father Zhang, who came in a step behind, naturally heard it. He was not surprised. After all, Lu Yuan had been in contact with his son since she came back. It was impossible for young people not to be together.
He just had a headache. It was all over now. His son might lose his position as factory director.
For two days in a row, he sighed and didn't know what to do.
Lü Yuan, on the other hand, came up with an idea: "How about this? After I become pregnant, I'll move to your hometown in the countryside. When the baby is born, I'll register it with your relatives. I'll then give them some money."
Director Zhang had no objection, but his father disagreed and insisted that Lu Yuan abort the child.
Lu Yuan refused, but didn't want to confront her in-laws in person, so she cried to the man, day and night, until Director Zhang's heart was broken.
I had to take the initiative and contact my relatives in the countryside and ask her to hide in the countryside starting next month.
"I will bring the children to see you every week. Don't worry, I will never marry another woman." Director Zhang vowed.
Zhang's father was really at his wit's end, so he wrote an anonymous letter, speaking as a food factory employee, reporting that Director Zhang had an affair with his ex-wife, who was in prison, and that they had a child.
Of course, he wouldn't hand the letter to Director Yuan. Instead, he slammed it on the table during dinner and threatened, "Look at it! Look at it! What did I say? Someone in your factory will definitely be jealous of your good life and will report you. Fortunately, I have spies in your factory, otherwise, this letter would have reached Director Yuan!"
Factory Director Zhang actually smiled when he saw it. "That's great! From now on, if anyone wants to report me, just let your informants stop them."
What? Zhang's father was stunned. It turned out that this bastard had no sense of crisis at all, but was completely relieved?
This is what you call, shooting yourself in the foot!
Why didn't he think that his stupid son's brain was different from that of ordinary people?
But he couldn't really just ignore it, so he had no choice but to contact a few acquaintances in the factory and ask them to help keep an eye on it.
Zhang's father had a premonition that his son would betray him sooner or later. As a father, he really couldn't bear to see his son suffer, so he came to Yao Yingying dejectedly and said, "I beg you, my daughter, please help me think of a way. As long as you can make my son be with you, I am willing to give you all my savings over the years."
Yao Yingying was speechless. She was not a vixen who could seduce anyone she wanted.
He could only console her, "Uncle Zhang, I don't think it's that serious. Didn't you say Lv Yuan has gone into hiding in the countryside? If all else fails, you can have her find someone to marry first and then divorce in two months. That way, Director Zhang won't be able to blame her pregnancy."
Father Zhang was silent. This was an idea, but wouldn’t other men become second-married men?
I'm afraid no fool would be willing to do that, right?
After much thought, I can only try to find a man who is waiting to use money.
*
Yao Zhizhi has been very busy these days. She discussed with Qi Changxiao and wanted to see if there is any possibility of resuming publication of the Yicheng Pictorial.
The art department and the editorial department have been working together these days. Sometimes they will come to the editorial department to hold meetings and brainstorm to see if they can finalize the framework of several columns and set an overall tone.
As for the specific content of the column, we will need to hold subsequent meetings to put forward more detailed ideas.
After all, the editorial department doesn’t understand art, so we need to consult the art department’s opinions.
During the meeting, the girl named Gu Yanni looked up at Qi Changxiao from time to time. Although she tried her best to suppress her emotions, she could not hide her eyes full of admiration, so much so that Xiao Wei beside her kept winking at Yao Zhizhi.
It seems to be saying - see, I'm reminding you, if you can't see this, you are too careless.
Yao Zhizhi ignored him and continued with business. "My belief is that the core of a pictorial is to tell a good story. The illustration style should be based on Zhang Baojian's, and should be more down-to-earth so that ordinary people will enjoy it, rather than simply showing off technical skills. Ordinary people don't understand and have no interest in them. Everyone just wants some entertainment and relaxation after a boring day at work. So, the content shouldn't be profound or full of bitterness or vengeance. It must be focused on making people laugh. When readers laugh, sales will naturally increase."
Qi Changxiao agreed, "I agree. These days, people don't have much spare money, so those who are willing to buy magazines and illustrated books definitely have certain spiritual pursuits. However, this spiritual pursuit doesn't necessarily mean it must be high-brow or profound, but rather it means making people relax and smile. Of course, you can also include some thought-provoking content, but the proportion should be small. One or two articles per issue will be enough. Too many will be tiring to read. Editor-in-Chief Yao, what do you think?"
Yao Zhizhi nodded. "Okay. One or two articles can elevate the overall ideological level of the pictorial. That's it. Everyone, go back and come up with two or three columns, and submit them tomorrow morning. Meeting adjourned."
Yao Zhizhi stood up and prepared to return to her office, and Xiao Wei quickly followed.
Yao Zhizhi didn't want to chase her away in front of everyone, so she had to let her into the office.
After sitting down, Yao Zhizhi poured herself some water without saying a word.
Xiao Wei sat down familiarly, raised an eyebrow and looked at Yao Zhizhi: "Editor Yao, you really can't see anything?"
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