Chapter 11 The elders asked them to have a second child as soon as possible
It is undeniable that Cheng Qian's explanation was very professional, and the precise data as support made her theory more convincing. The people present were all medical experts, and they understood the great potential and commercial value of the research and development direction discussed by Cheng Qian.
The Cheng family's father and daughter didn't look too good. In fact, they also wanted to pursue this research direction, but because the technology was not mature enough, the results they had obtained from Cheng Qian's parents had already been developed by them. If they wanted to innovate, they had to look for more opportunities.
Cheng Qian stepped off the stage. Ji Nan clapped his hands excitedly, then reached out and patted Cheng Qian's arm, using his eyes to encourage and affirm her.
Ji Yichen leaned lazily on the chair, supporting his handsome face with one hand. When he saw Cheng Qian coming over, he curved his lips and smiled.
I underestimated this girl. No wonder my father values her so much.
As soon as Cheng Qian sat down, she heard a deep male voice beside her ear: "Well said."
Cheng Qian ignored him and stared ahead with clear eyes.
Li Zhinan took the initiative to talk several times, but was ignored every time. His face couldn't help but become a little gloomy.
Cheng Yan once again turned her head to look at the man beside her, only to see his superior profile, his thin lips tightly pursed, and his jawline that gave off a hint of intimidating intimidation.
Cheng Yan breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps she was too shocked just now and misjudged Li Zhinan's expression.
If he really admired Cheng Qian's talent, he would not have merged her laboratory into her control with just one word.
Besides, they have been married for four years. If there was really a spark, it would have been created long ago.
Now, she could feel that there was only one certificate left of their marriage.
It was time for the intermission. Because of the content of Cheng Qian's speech, Ji Nan's side was surrounded by a crowd of people. Everyone wanted to come forward and listen to Dr. Li's insights.
Cheng Qian was also among them, but standing next to Uncle Ji, she was like a quiet child.
She would only reply a little when someone started talking to her.
Cheng Yan brought a glass of warm water and handed it to Li Zhinan, saying in a gentle voice, "Zhinan, my cousin did a great job today. Let's go over and say hello to her."
Li Zhinan turned around and looked at the Ji family father and son and Cheng Qian who were surrounded over there, his eyes darkened.
"No need."
Cheng Yan was just testing the waters, and when she heard Li Zhinan's cold rejection, a sweet feeling crossed her heart.
"Zhi Nan, compared with my cousin, my theory seems a little thin. I still have a lot of room for improvement." Cheng Yan showed a humble expression and looked lonely.
Li Zhinan murmured affirmatively: "You are already very good, there is no need to compare yourself with others."
Cheng Yan looked satisfied after being comforted and smiled gently: "Thank you for your affirmation. For Xiaowei's early recovery, my father and I will never let up." Cheng Yan showed a firm expression.
Li Zhinan nodded: "I believe you."
The man's determined and deep eyes undoubtedly sounded like love words to Cheng Yan.
No, it's sweeter than love words.
Cheng Qian glanced at Li Zhinan through the crowd. He was chatting with Cheng Yan.
Although I already knew this would be the outcome, it still hurts.
In the four years after her marriage, apart from working, she devoted herself to taking care of their small family. When she was pregnant, Li Zhinan also took good care of her and accompanied her to every prenatal checkup.
All the past events only proved that Li Zhinan was a responsible man, but he did not love her.
At this exchange meeting, Ji Nan's seed laboratory attracted the attention of all parties and gained fame.
At around six o'clock in the afternoon, Ji Nan treated everyone to a meal, and Cheng Qian also stayed for dinner and formally met with the team members.
Many of them were students of Cheng Qian’s parents. Cheng Qian got along well with them and officially joined the team.
However, Cheng Qian was still questioned by several people.
One of them was a girl named He Xue. She came from a prominent family. Before Cheng Qian came, she was the most popular person in the team because of her background, beautiful appearance, and love for academics.
But as soon as Cheng Qian appeared, she stole all her attention.
He Xue entered the seed laboratory with a goal, which was to win Ji Nan's favor and then improve her relationship with Ji Yichen.
After dinner, Cheng Qian had to go to her mother-in-law's house to pick up her son, so she didn't stay to continue chatting.
When Cheng Qian went downstairs, one of her scarves fell down.
Ji Yichen picked it up immediately and ran out of the restaurant.
He Xue watched the handsome figure leave, and she also stood up and left.
She was in the corridor on the second floor and saw Ji Yichen calling Cheng Qian downstairs.
"Sister Xiaoqian, your scarf." Ji Yichen teased her with a smile, because that's what Ji Nan asked him to do.
Cheng Qian smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Ji."
"What did you call me?" Ji Yichen raised his handsome eyebrows slightly: "I'll give you a chance, call me again."
Cheng Qian then spoke a little embarrassedly: "Thank you, Brother Yichen."
"That's good." Ji Yichen said, and then reminded her: "Be careful on the road, it's going to snow again."
Cheng Qian nodded, put on a scarf and walked out.
Next to the railing on the second floor, He Xue saw Ji Yichen going upstairs and suddenly hid behind the wall.
She heard Ji Yichen and Cheng Qian talking downstairs. They were like brother and sister and seemed to have a very close relationship.
He Xue's pretty face turned pale with anger, and her chest heaved.
You are so good, Cheng Qian. As soon as Ji Yichen returned to China, she couldn't wait to hook up with him.
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The Li family’s old villa!
Xiao Ye was very full and was playing with a ball in the living room with his chubby little legs. Jiang Meng was sitting next to him, looking at the child tenderly.
His facial features perfectly inherited Li Zhinan's appearance. He is very handsome at a young age.
Outside the door, a silver Bentley stopped, the back door opened, and Li Zhinan, smelling a little of alcohol, stepped into the living room.
"Son, come to daddy." Li Zhinan squatted down and wanted to hug the child.
The little guy ran into his arms like a little penguin. The next second, the little guy put his hand on Li Zhinan's chin as he was about to kiss him: "Daddy has been drinking, no kissing allowed."
Li Zhinan was amused by his son's cute look. Since he didn't want to kiss him, he had no choice but to pinch his little face: "Okay, Daddy won't kiss me, but I'll hug you."
The sound of a car shutting down was heard outside the door again. The door of the white Mercedes-Benz opened and Cheng Qian walked over.
"Mom..." Xiao Ye has been spending more time with Cheng Qian recently and has become a little dependent on her.
Li Zhinan carried him out of the living room. In the night, Cheng Qian walked over lightly.
"Xiao Ye, come home with your mother." Cheng Qian said gently.
"Okay!" The little guy immediately twisted his waist and wanted to get out of Li Zhinan's arms.
Li Zhinan simply carried him to Cheng Qian and said, "My son wants you."
When Cheng Qian reached out to take it, she smelled the alcohol on the man. She hugged her son and took two steps back.
"Take the child and go back in my car." Li Zhinan suggested.
Cheng Qian ignored him and went into the living room, but Jiang Meng said, "Xiao Qian, stay here tonight and don't run around."
"It's okay, Mom. Xiaoye and I will have a day off tomorrow, so we can sleep in." Cheng Qian didn't like staying in the old house. The old lady didn't like her.
Jiang Meng did not try to keep her, but only reminded her to drive safely.
Li Zhinan frowned and watched the white Mercedes-Benz drive out of the yard.
Today, Cheng Qian's temperament seemed to have completely changed. Her eyes were more distant and indifferent.
The only person who can change a woman's mood is another man.
Li Zhinan didn't know if it was the alcohol or something else, but it seemed as if a fire was burning in his heart, making him agitated and depressed.
After returning to the villa, Li Zhinan went straight upstairs and heard the sound of a little boy singing from the guest bedroom.
"Two brain tigers, two brain tigers... run fast... run fast..."
Accompanied by the woman's gentle laughter, both mother and son were in a good mood.
Li Zhinan returned to the master bedroom, closed the door loudly, tore open his clothes and threw away his coat, then fell into the big bed with his tall body.
After staring at the ceiling for two minutes, Li Zhinan got up and went to take a shower.
In the guest room, Xiao Ye felt sleepy and his eyelids began to twitch.
"Mom, scratch it..."
Cheng Qian lay on her side next to him, stretched out her fingers and gently scratched his back.
After a few tickles, the little guy fell asleep.
Cheng Qian looked at his cute appearance and felt satisfied.
Just then, the bedroom door was pushed open by a big hand.
Cheng Qian was startled and sat up.
I saw Li Zhinan, wearing a bathrobe, standing at the door like the god of the night.
There was a complex light hidden in those deep and reserved eyes.
"Is Xiao Ye asleep?" he asked in a hoarse voice.
Cheng Qian didn't answer but asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Li Zhinan walked in directly and closed the door.
When Cheng Qian saw him approaching, she instinctively became alert.
She doesn't like sharing a husband with other women. Since he has already touched Cheng Yan, he should not touch her.
"Li Zhinan, what are you doing? It's late, don't disturb my sleep." Cheng Qian reminded coldly.
Li Zhinan didn't say anything. He just lay down beside her, put his arms behind his head, stared at the crystal chandelier above his head and said, "How long have we been sleeping in separate beds?"
Cheng Qian was stunned. Ever since they had their son Xiaoye, they had been sleeping in separate rooms.
"Do other couples also sleep in separate beds?" Li Zhinan asked again.
Cheng Qian wondered if he had taken the wrong medicine today, as he suddenly came over to talk about this.
"I don't know. You should go back to your room." Cheng Qian really didn't feel like arguing with him. She still had to read a book later.
Seeing her cold attitude, Li Zhinan suddenly changed his posture and turned his head to look at her.
The woman was only wearing a very conservative and ordinary pair of lavender pajamas. She had waist-length hair with curly ends, black and thick, spreading behind her like silk.
The tight top perfectly shows her waist proportions.
She was born with fair skin and delicate features on her palm-sized oval face. Li Zhinan never thought she was good-looking because he had seen too many beauties.
But tonight, I found that she is really good-looking.
"Grandma asked us to consider having a second child. What do you think?" Li Zhinan remembered that she had said before that she wanted to have another daughter with him.
Cheng Qian thought he was really boring. Their marriage was about to end, so how could they possibly have children?
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