Mr. Zhou's mood also plummeted instantly. "Yes, right now they're using the child to keep us hanging. If things completely fall apart and we break off relations, it's hard to say whether we'll even be able to see him."
A look of pain flashed across Zhou's mother's face as she pounded her chest repeatedly. "Whenever I think about this, my heart feels heavy. I failed to discipline my son properly."
Zhou's father, however, disagreed. "Wenbo was indeed wrong, but wasn't the child's mother also right? Since they've broken up and have no feelings left, why did she insist on having this child? Doesn't she realize this isn't a cat or dog, but a living, breathing person? How could she be so irresponsible..."
Pengpeng, who had been listening intently to their conversation, blinked and asked, "Where's Mom?"
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Zhou's mother gave Zhou's father a look, signaling him to stop talking.
Although the child is very young, he is exceptionally precocious and intelligent.
I don't know if it's something they were born with or something they developed later in life, but in any case, they can't be treated like ignorant children.
"Pengpeng, your mother went to buy something, she'll be back in a little while."
Pengpeng nodded, then looked up at the building. "Where's Daddy? Did he go with Mommy? I miss them."
Faced with this question, both Mr. and Mrs. Zhou were speechless.
Regardless of what happens between the adults, the children are innocent.
But forced relationships are never sweet, and we can't force our son to be with that woman just because of this child.
"Pengpeng, don't worry, they'll be back soon."
Just then, the sound of a car could be heard outside the door.
The two adults and the child all perked up and looked outside.
Instead, Zhou Wenyi walked in looking radiant.
"My daughter is back."
Zhou Wenyi put her bag on the shoe cabinet, and while changing her shoes, she looked at them and said, "What do you mean? Are you disappointed to see me come back?"
Zhou's mother quickly explained, "No. It's just that the child asked him about his mother and your brother... I thought one of them had come back."
Mr. Zhou also asked with concern, "Daughter, how was your birthday yesterday?"
"It's fine."
Mentioning her birthday yesterday, Zhou Wenyi beamed with a bright and sweet smile, eagerly announcing, "We're planning to get married!"
"Why do you two suddenly want to get married? It can't be..." Although Zhou's mother hoped that the two would get married soon, upon hearing this, she couldn't help but overthink it, and her gaze involuntarily fell on Zhou Wenyi's flat stomach.
Mr. Zhou was initially quite happy to hear about the wedding, but his expression suddenly froze.
Zhou Wenyi was extremely embarrassed and annoyed. "Dad, Mom, what are you thinking? It's not because we have a child!"
Mr. and Mrs. Zhou breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously.
Getting pregnant before marriage is ultimately not a good thing.
If their son fathers another son, and their daughter does the same, they'll feel ashamed no matter where they go.
"That's good! Your brother and the others have made us so paranoid!"
"Yes. So when do you plan to get married?"
Zhou Wenyi understood her parents' feelings and said happily, "Let's choose an auspicious day. Preferably one of these days..."
She also wanted to marry Gu Wei as soon as possible and get a marriage certificate with him to become a legal couple.
Zhou's mother said happily, "Okay, we must choose a good date for the wedding. It's very important. I'll go find someone to pick a good date tomorrow."
However, Zhou's father felt a deep sense of reluctance.
Even though she knew that Gu Wei had no family left and would live here after getting married, she still wanted to postpone it.
"It's already October, isn't it a bit too rushed to do it this year? We need to book the hotel for the wedding banquet well in advance. Where should we take the wedding photos? Which wedding planning company should we hire?"
Zhou Wenyi was stunned and exclaimed, "My God, there are so many things to do when getting married!"
Zhou's mother rolled her eyes at Zhou's father, "Stop scaring the child. As long as you're willing to spend the money, it's no big deal. I also think it's good to get married this year, next year will be our daughter's birth year."
After all, the two kids have been dating for quite some time.
If I don't get married, not to mention what others will think, there will be a lot of gossip and criticism from relatives and friends.
Moreover, Gu Wei is indeed a man you can entrust your life to, and your daughter likes him so much, so it's better to get married sooner rather than later.
Mr. Zhou slapped his forehead: "That's true. Everyone says it's bad to get married in your birth year."
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