When social terror becomes the favorite of the police

Chapter 430 Zhou Lin (1)

After they graduated, she secretly got married to Shi Jie against her parents' wishes for the first time.

After they got married, Shi Jie always pampered her and indulged her.

Aside from having children, she is very happy.

But, just not enough, they couldn't conceive!

I've seen a doctor and taken the medicine, but I still can't conceive.

It's been ten years; this year marks the tenth anniversary of her marriage to Shih Chieh.

In their eighth year, they discussed that if they still didn't have a child by the tenth year, they would adopt one.

Today, they are going to adopt a child.

Zhou Lin looked terrible; she couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart.

How can she love a child that isn't her own?

Shi Jie knew about his wife's inner conflict, but he couldn't do anything about it; the pressure from his family was too great, and he had no choice.

The two finished their meal in silence, then packed their things and headed to the orphanage they had arranged to visit earlier.

On the way, Zhou Lin looked at her husband's profile and asked, "Honey, I don't know if I'll truly love the child we adopt... What if... what if I can't love him?"

Shih Chieh: "Don't overthink it. Feelings will develop over time."

I believe that, given time, you'll come to see that child as your own.

Upon hearing her husband's words, Zhou Lin turned to look out the window, certain that she wouldn't.

Children you give birth to are ultimately different from children you don't.

When the two arrived at the orphanage, they were led inside by the caretakers.

The dean greeted the two warmly upon their arrival.

Zhou Lin and Shi Jie looked at the children in the welfare home with scrutinizing eyes.

The director led the two to a room and introduced them to each of the children in the orphanage once again.

Zhou Lin and her partner did not consider having older children.

They don't consider young children either, because children are too young and require too much attention, so they don't want to be flustered and overwhelmed trying to soothe them.

Both of them have jobs and classes, so they can be very busy at times.

"These are children aged four to six."

The dean walked in with a dozen or so children.

The children's eyes lit up when they saw Zhou Lin and his wife, filled with both caution and anticipation.

Zhou Lin stared blankly at the children, feeling a sense of resistance within her.

Shi Jie chatted gently with each child.

After talking to all the children, Shi Jie looked at one of them.

It was a little boy, cute-looking, perceptive, and very clever.

Shi Jie discussed it with his wife, Zhou Lin glanced at the child her husband was pointing to, and nodded casually.

"As long as you're satisfied."

Shi Jie: ...

He sighed and discussed it with the dean.

The adoption procedures were completed quickly, and the name was changed to Shi Ming.

When Shi Jie and his companion left, there was an extra little boy with them.

"Mingming, this is your home from now on. Aren't you happy?"

Looking at his new home, Shi Ming smiled happily, "I'm so happy, Mom and Dad! I love it here, and I love you all so much!"

Faced with the child's expectant gaze, Zhou Lin forced a smile. "Okay, sit down and rest. After you finish eating, go back to your room to sleep."

After saying that, Zhou Lin went to the kitchen to cook.

Shi Jie watched his wife leave, then looked down at Shi Ming with a dark expression.

Shi Ming raised his head, and looking at the obscure Shi Jie, his face still showed ignorance and a naive smile.

"Ah"

Seeing the child's expression, Shi Jie chuckled, then pointed to the sofa and said gently, "Sit on the sofa and rest for a bit. Dad will buy you a toy tomorrow."

"Thank you dad!"

Shi Ming obediently walked to the sofa, clumsily climbed up, and sat down. Watching this series of actions, Shi Jie snorted again and then walked towards the study.

In the evening, with an extra child in the house, the atmosphere changed noticeably.

Shi Ming chatted happily with his new parents, trying his best to please them.

Shi Jie was very cooperative.

Zhou Lin... She didn't know why, but she just couldn't bring herself to like this child from beginning to end.

Even though he was sensible, obedient, and perceptive, she just couldn't bring herself to like him.

That evening, Shi Jie took the children to take a bath. As Zhou Lin listened to the sounds of children playing and laughing in the bathroom, a sense of helplessness rose in her heart.

At that moment, Zhou Lin's mother called.

"Hello, Mom..."

Hearing her mother's voice, Zhou Lin's eyes welled up with tears.

However, after hearing her mother ask about adoption, she felt numb.

Twenty minutes after I hung up the phone, the doorbell rang.

When Zhou's parents learned that their daughter and son-in-law had adopted a child, they rushed over immediately.

Shi Jie had just finished bathing Shi Ming and was about to go to sleep when he was surprised to see his father-in-law and mother-in-law arrive.

Mr. Zhou waved his hand, "I heard you adopted a child, so I came with your mother to see."

Zhou's mother looked at Shi Ming happily and took out the toys she had bought on the way. "Mingming, I'm your grandma. These are the toys I bought for you. Do you like them?"

Shi Ming glanced at his parents, and Shi Jie nodded. "Quickly thank your grandparents."

"Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma," Shi Ming said with a grin, happily accepting the toy.

"Hey, that's great."

Zhou's mother looked at Shi Ming happily; as she got older, she just loved children.

But her daughter and son-in-law could never have their own children, and she knew her daughter's pride.

However, Shi Jie is such a good kid, they can't be selfish.

They support their daughter and son-in-law's decision to adopt a child.

Since we can't have children, let's adopt.

If they are well-educated, even those who are not biologically related can be filial.

Mr. Zhou glanced around the living room but didn't see his daughter.

Where is Linlin?

Shi Jie pointed awkwardly to the bedroom, "Linlin is in a bad mood and is lying in the bedroom."

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou sighed.

Zhou's mother got up and walked towards the bedroom, saying, "I'm going to check on Linlin."

Zhou's father sat in the living room, watching Shi Jie and Shi Ming.

When will the child's household registration be completed?

Shi Jie: "Next week, I have to go back to work tomorrow, and neither of us will have time. I'll try to book a time online tomorrow when I have some free time."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhou nodded and looked at his child who was playing with toys.

“Now that you’ve brought this child back, treat him well. He’s still young, and if you treat him well, he’ll remember it.”

"I know, Dad."

A short while later, Zhou's mother came out, her face filled with worry.

"Let's go, let them adjust to each other for a while. The child has just arrived, and they both need time."

Mr. Zhou stood up and spoke slowly.

Zhou's parents left, leaving only Shi Jie and Shi Ming, whom they had adopted that day, in the living room.

Shi Ming, who was playing with his toys, suddenly looked up at Shi Jie.

His expression and gaze were nothing like those of a five or six-year-old child.

Seeing Shi Ming's expression, Shi Jie raised an eyebrow and said in a cold voice, "Go and rest."

After he finished speaking, he didn't even glance at Shi Ming before returning to his bedroom.

The children in the living room quietly got up and looked around the new home with wide eyes.

(End of this chapter)