Chapter 861 Ask for clarification
When Zhao Zhixun got up this morning, he had a cough and his temperature was a little higher than usual. Considering that he had been very busy with work recently and was probably tired, he took medicine at home at Lan Qiuling's insistence and would return to work later.
At this moment, he was drinking Chinese medicine to treat cough with his wife when he saw his daughter running in hurriedly.
Lan Qiuling's expression changed immediately. She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Su Xiao, blaming her. "You're pregnant and yet you're in such a hurry to leave? Your dad even said you have experience in this area and told everyone not to worry too much about you."
When Su Xiao heard her mother's words, she realized her recklessness.
"What's wrong? Why are you rushing here so early in the morning? Did Ache bully you? But Ache seems to have a morning meeting today, so he went out early in the morning." Zhao Zhixun felt that his wife was too strict, and he couldn't help but say something with a smile, trying to ease the atmosphere.
Su Xiao slowed down her pace and slowly walked up to her father. She looked at him solemnly and asked, "Dad, is it true that we can't keep this child? Will it have a huge impact on Yun Che's career?"
Zhao Zhixun's face froze. He exchanged glances with his wife before answering Su Xiao, "Where did you hear that? It's not true."
Zhao Zhixun knew that Yun Che was a cautious person and cared so much about his daughter that he would never tell her such things. So, was it his son Yixuan who said that? But he didn't think so either.
Su Xiao met her father's shrewd yet loving gaze and told him the truth, "Last night, I was about to go to the study to check on you, and I heard you discussing this matter at the door. I also know that it was you who forced Yun Che to accept this child and not to abort it."
I see!
He said, it turned out that she overheard it by accident.
But that's not right.
What did she just say? He forced Yun Che to keep the child?
Did he say anything like this last night?
No.
Although Zhao Zhixun is no longer young, he is not in his seventies or eighties either, and he doesn't believe that he has forgotten what he said.
His expression immediately grew serious, and he looked at Su Xiao solemnly and said, "Who told you that Dad forced Yun Che to accept this child? Hui'er, Dad knows you're pregnant, and while it's natural for him to have some emotions, he shouldn't let his thoughts wander. How heartbroken would it be for Yun Che to know this? Furthermore, it would easily affect your relationship as husband and wife."
"Dad?" Su Xiao was also stunned. "You...didn't force him?"
"Of course not!" Zhao Zhixun stood up, his whole body more serious. "Yes, this child came at a somewhat inappropriate time. It will indeed bring some obstacles and troubles to Ache's work. Dad thought about not having him for the time being, but Ache disagreed."
"He doesn't agree?" He doesn't agree to get rid of the baby, not to have it removed? Was I wrong? Did I think the opposite?
"Not only does he not want to part with the child, he's even afraid something might happen to you. He even said..." Zhao Zhixun thought for a moment, then resolutely told his daughter Yun Che's determination to give birth to the child, even if it meant resigning from his official position. He then asked, "You haven't told Ah Che about what you just said, right? It's best not to. Otherwise, if he knows you think of him like this, he'll be very sad."
"No, I just have some doubts, so I came to you to ask for clarification." Su Xiao said.
"Yeah." Zhao Zhixun nodded, staring at his daughter intently, his tone solemn and relieved, "Hui'er, Ache is such a great husband. A man who has given up his career and ideals, just wanting his wife to be safe and healthy. You can feel the touching feeling in this without Dad telling you, right? You must stay with Ache. This is the first time Dad has met such a deeply affectionate and loving man. He treats you even better than Dad treated your mother back then, and much better."
"Dad, I know. I was wrong. I... maybe I don't have enough confidence. I always feel that I am not worthy of him. I am afraid that I will become a stumbling block for him, so I can't control my random thoughts. I had a nightmare last night. I dreamed that he quit this job and went back to the company to continue running the business, but he was not happy. He was a completely different person. He blamed me and hated the baby. He even took the baby away with his own hands..." Su Xiao choked and couldn't speak anymore.
Lan Qiuling couldn't help herself after hearing this and cried out excitedly, "Oh my God, what on earth is the purpose of your brain? You actually had such a dream? Zhao Xinhui, are you too idle these days to let your mind wander all day long? You really are..."
"Okay, shut up. Why are you still talking to your daughter like that?" Zhao Zhixun scolded Lan Qiuling lightly.
"Dad, don't stop Mom. This time, I know I was wrong, and very wrong. Mom was right to educate me, and I will reflect on it." Su Xiao called out to her father with a pious and guilty look on her face.
Lan Qiuling looked at her and continued angrily, "Of course you need to reflect on this. Fortunately, you said this to us. If Ah Che, or anyone else, heard it... Zhao Xinhui, listen carefully. Don't say those words just now, that nightmare thing, again. Don't let anyone else know, especially not Ah Che, or I'll really be pissed off!"
Su Xiao's tears were already coming out. She looked back and forth at her parents, her eyes full of self-blame, guilt, and apology.
Lan Qiuling still couldn't calm down, and kept talking to herself, "Alas, I shouldn't have given up so quickly. I should have looked for you more often. If you had grown up with us, you wouldn't have become like this, and you wouldn't have these messed up thoughts. It's all my fault, all my fault!"
"Okay, don't worry. Some of Hui'er's ideas are wrong, but she is having a hard time too. You have to be patient with her, slowly enlighten her, and accompany her through each difficulty. This is what we as parents should do." Zhao Zhixun comforted his wife and couldn't bear to see her blaming herself.
Su Xiao burst into tears. She felt like a sinner. Not only could she not help, but she also brought pain to everyone. She kept apologizing, "I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry, Mom. I've caused you trouble. It's all my fault. I'm useless. I'm sorry."
"Silly girl, what's it to you? Don't say that. You are our daughter. As the saying goes, a daughter is her parents' lifelong baby no matter how old she is. Since we gave birth to you, we have the obligation to teach you, even if it takes a lifetime. You must not feel guilty or ashamed of us. Besides, this is a small matter. We should not take it too seriously. You are pregnant now. You should keep a good mood and put the baby's health first." Zhao Zhixun paused.
Then, he continued, "Since you already know something, Dad won't hide it. Last night, Dad tried to persuade Ah Che, but he's not sure whether he will completely give up this idea. Now Dad needs you to come forward and help Dad persuade him, okay?"
"Okay." Su Xiao immediately agreed, "But Dad, will keeping this child really have no impact on Che's work?"
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