Qiao Wanwan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Madam Zhan, our previous conversation wasn't very pleasant, so I think it would be better to avoid making things unpleasant on New Year's Eve."
“Did I say I wanted to have a bad time with you?” Ruan Wanyi ordered. “Sit down.”
Qiao Wanwan had no choice but to sit down.
“I can tell, Jingting really likes you.” Ruan Wanyi got straight to the point. “I really didn’t expect him to like you so much. After all, in my opinion, you’re not good enough for him.”
Qiao Wanwan smiled calmly and remained silent.
“Of course, I’m not an unreasonable or subjective person. You’re no longer lame or ugly. In terms of looks, you are indeed a good match for Jing Ting. Although you have a shameful past, our Jing Ting is also disabled and suffers from a chronic illness. So, I have no right to look down on you.” Ruan Wanyi sighed. “So I’ll turn a blind eye and accept you for now. You must remember that your next task is to carry on the Zhan family line.”
Qiao Wanwan: "......"
“Madam Zhan, you’ve already discussed this issue with Zhan Jingting. He’s clearly resistant and doesn’t even want to discuss it, which is why he’s shifting the topic to you.”
“I know, that’s why I’m telling you now.” Ruan Wanyi took a sip of soup and said slowly, “You’re his bedmate, so it’s easier for you to whisper sweet nothings in his ear. Besides, your relationship is so good now, so you can try to have a child.”
Qiao Wanwan: "......"
If Ruan Wanyi knew that she and Zhan Jingting had never consummated their marriage, would she be furious?
"Madam Zhan, we're not in a rush to have children."
“Just because you’re not in a hurry doesn’t mean Jingting isn’t,” Ruan Wanyi said seriously. “Don’t forget, Jingting is ill. If you don’t hurry up and have a child, what if something happens to him? Wouldn’t the Zhan family line end?”
"Zhan Jingting won't die!" Qiao Wanwan said firmly. "I won't let him die!"
“I don’t want Jingting to die either, but the truth is, no man in the Zhan family can escape this fate, so I have to prepare early.” Ruan Wanyi became more and more distressed as she spoke. “At least, if something happens to Jingting, leaving behind a child will give me something to hold onto. Otherwise, I’d rather die with him…”
Qiao Wanwan's nose tingled with tears. "It's Chinese New Year today, let's not talk about these unlucky things. You should eat first."
Ruan Wanyi sniffed and continued eating her noodles, finishing the whole bowl and even drinking the soup.
Qiao Wanwan went to collect the dishes and chopsticks. "I'm going out now."
"What's the rush? Chat with me a little longer."
"I made plans with Zhan Jingting to go out and have fun together."
Ruan Wanyi pouted, "This is so boring. I knew I shouldn't have come to spend the New Year with you!"
Qiao Wanwan smiled and said, "You can find some activities for yourself. We'll come back if you need us to accompany you."
"Alright, go ahead."
Qiao Wanwan nodded and left quickly.
Zhan Jingting had just finished a meeting when Qiao Wanwan personally drove away from Wutong Bay.
The streets were bustling with activity as the two of them drove around, enjoying the festive atmosphere of the capital city on New Year's Eve.
"Zhan Jingting, I'm very happy today." Qiao Wanwan turned to look at him. "I used to be afraid of the New Year because I always felt out of place in the Qiao family. Watching the three of them happily eating their New Year's Eve dinner, I felt like an extra sitting next to them."
"So as soon as I finish my New Year's Eve dinner, I go to the hospital to see Zaozao. Even if she is in a coma, I stay by her side until after midnight before going back."
Zhan Jingting turned to look at her delicate and beautiful profile. "Wanwan, actually this is the happiest New Year for me. In previous years, I spent it with my mother. As you can see, she doesn't like celebrating the New Year because every New Year means I'm getting closer to death."
Qiao Wanwan felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart. "She is indeed very afraid of losing you."
"Of course I know." Zhan Jingting pinched his brow helplessly. "But the more scared she is, the more pressure I feel. So we've always lived separately and I'm not close to her. Firstly, I'm not particularly sentimental, and secondly, I hope she can shift her focus."
“Wanwan, what I said at dinner was true. I really hope that she can remarry and have children, and have her own life, instead of living for the Zhan family for the rest of her life.”
Qiao Wanwan parked the car on the side of the road and held Zhan Jingting's hand. "Zhan Jingting, I won't let you die, absolutely not."
Zhan Jingting returned a gentle smile, "I believe you, Wanwan. I won't die. I will stay with you until we grow old together."
"Um."
With a loud "boom!"
A dazzling firework burst open in the sky!
Qiao Wanwan was extremely excited, "Zhan Jingting, look! So beautiful!"
"Um."
More fireworks burst forth, as if a rain of fireworks had fallen, a truly magnificent sight.
Qiao Wanwan and Zhan Jingting held hands tightly, admiring this beautiful scene.
She turned to look at Zhan Jingting, only to find that the man's gaze remained fixed on her face.
"Why are you looking at me instead of watching the fireworks?"
You are more beautiful than fireworks.
Qiao Wanwan chuckled, "Mr. Zhan, you have such a sweet tongue."
"Wanwan." Zhan Jingting's expression suddenly turned extremely serious. "Let's have a child."
Qiao Wanwan: "......"
"Why so suddenly?" She suddenly remembered something. "Is it because you feel sorry for your mother and are you going to fulfill her wish?"
"Of course not." The man raised his hand to stroke her face. "I just want to have a child with you, Wanwan. I want to know if you're ready."
Qiao Wanwan froze, her face turning red inch by inch to her ears. "I...I don't know..."
"You haven't thought about this, have you?"
Qiao Wanwan nodded gently.
"Wanwan." Zhan Jingting took her hand and kissed it. "You don't need to be confused. Since I want to have a child, I will take responsibility for the child. I will take good care of you and our child."
Qiao Wanwan's mind was a bit confused. "I really hadn't thought about that..."
"So you're not ready yet, is that right?" Zhan Jingting hesitated for a moment before asking, "Because of what happened in the past?"
Qiao Wanwan shook her head, "I no longer feel inferior about my past, but I haven't thought about suddenly having a child."
"I'm sorry, I was too hasty." Zhan Jingting smiled. "So much has happened lately, I almost lost you, so I'm even more eager for our family to be more complete."
Qiao Wanwan thought about it seriously for a moment and said, "Zhan Jingting, I don't object to us having a child, but now is not the time. I need to study your condition and can't be distracted."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
“I know you respect me, but…” Qiao Wanwan’s face turned even redder, her voice barely audible, “We’re already husband and wife. If you want… actually…”
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