These were Ye Yifan's honest thoughts. If it weren't for Ye Yizhou, he could have fought for him. But with Ye Yizhou, he couldn't let him become a child from a single-parent family, and he didn't want him to grow up in a family where his parents were at odds. He had let go of it now. After all, he couldn't ask for maternal love. His father understood him, and he was content.
After saying this, Ye Jianxiao cried: "Xiao Fan's life has really been too hard, but thankfully everything is starting to look good for him now."
Ye Tingjun said to Ye Jianxiao, "Dad, don't cry. I won't abandon my son. I've been derelict in my duty for so many years. How can I really just abandon him as he says? I'm his father, and I have to be responsible for him."
Xiao He was still fixated on one thing, muttering, "But as long as you and Lanlan come home, our family will be of one mind, won't that be enough?"
Ye Jianxiao was so angry that his hands trembled. Finally, he took a deep breath and said to Ye Tingjun, "Xiao Fan has no obligation to suffer for Fang Lanlan, and Xiao Fan doesn't need you anymore. Go back. Staying here will only make me angrier."
Ye Tingjun looked at Xiao He: "Are you planning to make me go home right now and kick Fang Lanlan out? For the sake of an enemy's daughter, am I supposed to abandon my own father and son?"
Xiao He still felt that Ye Yifan was not broad-minded enough. As long as he didn't treat Fang Lanlan as a member of the Fang family, but as someone adopted by the family, wouldn't that be enough?
But now she didn't know what to do. After seeing Ye Yizhou, she had an idea and said to Ye Tingjun, "Xiaozhou and Lanlan grew up together. They've been like siblings for so many years. If we drive Lanlan away, Xiaozhou won't be able to accept it, right?"
Following his mother's words, Ye Yizhou said to Ye Tingjun, "Dad, don't send my sister away. My older brother also said that he's grown up now and is fine here. So why not just let things stay the same as before?"
Ye Tingjun was already angry, but now hearing his youngest son say this, he was not angry, but hurt. He said to Ye Yizhou, "Xiaozhou, do you also feel that Fang Lanlan is closer to you than your own brother?"
Ye Yizhou said, "My sister and I grew up together, so naturally we're closer."
Ye Tingjun said, "Then I have to drive Fang Lanlan away even more. Not only did she usurp my place, but she also tried to take away Xiao Fan's mother and younger brother, causing discord among our Ye family members because of her. She is indeed very capable and scheming. I can't let her continue to cause trouble in our family."
Ye Jianxiao looked at his son and nodded repeatedly: "Eldest son, you're finally awake. Over the years, I've been afraid that one day I would suddenly pass away and Xiao Fan would have no one to care for him. Now I'm relieved. At least you're not as confused as before."
Ye Tingjun said, "Dad, I was really wrong before. From now on, I will take care of you and Xiao Fan. I am your son and Xiao Fan's father. It is my duty to take care of you."
Ye Jianxiao smiled and shook his head: "As Xiao Fan said, if you're here, what about your wife and youngest son? Are they going back or not? If your family falls apart, wouldn't that be Xiao Fan's fault? The best solution now is for you to leave. It's not like Xiao Fan and I can't make it on our own."
Ye Tingjun was in great pain because if he went back, he would be letting down his father and eldest son; if he didn't go back, the house key would be broken, and his youngest son would also be pitiful.
Ye Yifan put his hand on Ye Tingjun's shoulder: "Dad, I know you're worried about me, but you really don't need to. I'm at ease when you're doing well. If you and your husband really don't get along, wouldn't I feel guilty too?"
Ye Tingjun looked at Ye Yizhou: "Xiaozhou, you have to remember this. Your older brother has never done anything wrong. He can't accept Fang Lanlan because the Fang family treated him badly, and Fang Lanlan looks like a member of the Fang family. Every time he sees Fang Lanlan, it brings back bad memories for your older brother, so he can't accept her. Your older brother has absolutely no problem with that. On the contrary, Fang Lanlan has her own home. She can go back for holidays, giving our family a chance to spend time alone. But she doesn't go back, and every time she makes your mother worry so much about her. Do you really think Fang Lanlan is good to us? Is your mother not thinking straight, and are you not thinking straight either? You've gone to school for so many years. The reason we're going back now isn't because I've accepted Fang Lanlan, but because I don't want it to be like what your older brother said, as if his family is not harmonious. That would make him unhappy too. But the fault lies with Fang Lanlan, not your older brother. Do you understand?"
Ye Tingjun's words made Ye Yifan understand perfectly.
Ye Yizhou thought for a while and nodded. He felt that his father's words made sense. Although he sympathized with Fang Lanlan, his older brother was indeed not wrong. In fact, Fang Lanlan was not wrong either. The wrong ones were the Fang family members. However, Ye Yizhou was just a child without much brains, so he didn't really know what to say.
Xiao He was actually a little shaken by Ye Tingjun's words. It was true that Fang Lanlan always acted pitiful during holidays, making her worry. If Fang Lanlan was sensible, shouldn't she put her mind at ease?
But Fang Lanlan was raised by him, and he knew that Fang Lanlan had rarely left home and was timid, so it was understandable that she was unwilling to return to the Fang family. Her acting out was probably just because she was afraid that he would neglect her.
However, if she really goes home now, her father-in-law will definitely be angry, her husband will think she is being unreasonable, and Ye Yifan will be sad. So it's better not to leave.
So Xiao He finally said, "Let's stay here for the New Year and go back tomorrow morning."
Ye Yifan said, "Actually, with things having turned out like this, we won't be happy spending the New Year together. You should go back, and Grandpa can get some rest. He was too emotional just now, and he really needs to take his medicine and sleep for a while."
Ye Tingjun said, "I can't go back today. If your grandfather is not in good health, I, as his son, have to be by his bedside to fulfill my filial duty. How could I really hand over the responsibility of taking care of the elderly to my son? What kind of person would I be?"
The situation has reached a stalemate, and it's awkward whether they spend the New Year together or not. Right now, Ye Yifan really wants Hua Kai to be there. He believes she would definitely have a solution. She's so smart, and he hopes she grows up quickly and that time will pass quickly so she can reach marriageable age and he can marry her and have his own little family.
Ye Jianxiao thought for a moment and said, "Then they'll all stay here. But if anyone puts on a bad face or sheds tears during the New Year, then don't blame me for being harsh as their father."
He's getting old, and he still hopes his family can be together and have a good time. After all, he won't get to experience another year like this with his family.
Ye Tingjun replied, "Dad, don't worry, it definitely won't happen."
Xiao He didn't dare say anything more and said, "Then I'll go to the kitchen to knead the dough and chop the filling."
Ye Yifan didn't know whether he should help Xiao He or not, because he didn't want to talk to her at the moment.
Ye Jianxiao said to Ye Yifan and Ye Yizhou, "You two come back to the room with me. Grandpa has something for you." He didn't want to put Ye Yifan in a difficult position, so he took the two children away and let Xiao He and Ye Tingjun cook.
Ye Tingjun understood immediately and went to help Xiao He cook.
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