Disorder in marriage

Not everyone is fit to be a parent.

Yan Zhi understood this deeply.

During dinner, she met Mr. Zhou's daughter-in-law, who was heavily pregnant. Although she was only about ten years older than her, she looked like she was in her forties.

Yan Zhi didn't know whether to pity her or be angry with her.

She simply couldn't understand how an adult could ruin their life and body like this!

"Niannian, take this plate of pastries to Aunt Xiaozhi."

Niannian is the skinny girl from earlier, about six or seven years old, and the second child in her family.

"Aunt Xiaozhi, please try some."

The child's sensible yet innocent voice made Yan Zhi smile genuinely for the first time that night.

When she took the pastries, she held Niannian's hand, which was cool and small, giving her an urge to hold the child in her arms.

"Thank you, Niannian."

Perhaps because she hadn't expected the aunt to be so friendly and beautiful, Nian Nian mustered up her courage and her smile broadened.

"Auntie, you're welcome!"

She happily jogged back to her mother's side, hiding behind her arm and exchanging glances with Yan Zhi.

Madam Zhou brought over another plate of pastries. "Go, take this plate of pastries to Uncle Yunmo."

Niannian was a little afraid of Gu Yunmo this time, but Gu Yunmo gave a stiff smile. Although he was still very serious, Niannian could feel his goodwill.

"Uncle, here you go."

"Thanks."

Yan Zhi took a bite of the sweet pastry, and her eyes welled up with tears when she heard Gu Yunmo say thank you.

If only she and Gu Yunmo's daughter were still alive, would Gu Yunmo think the same way?

Why did he have to tear apart such a good family with his own hands?

Yan Zhi swallowed the pastry; no matter how sweet it was, she still couldn't forgive Gu Yunmo.

After the meal, Old Zhou and Old Qin called Yan Zhi and Gu Yunmo to the reception room alone.

Before going in, Yan Zhi asked Gu Yunmo what they wanted to talk about, but Gu Yunmo said he didn't know.

"Xiao Zhi, Yun Mo, please have a seat."

Then, two more people came in, Niannian's parents. They had their heads down, as if they had done something wrong, and their faces were not very good.

"Xiao Zhi, Yun Mo, Niannian, you've all seen this child, right?" Old Qin asked.

Yan Zhi still didn't understand what was going on. "Niannian? What does it have to do with Niannian?"

Old Qin and Old Zhou exchanged a glance, and the latter, with a stern face, spoke up, "I know your child is currently abroad and won't be back for a while. You're missing a child, so Old Zhou wants to give his granddaughter to you to raise."

Yan Zhi and Gu Yunmo were both shocked.

These words not only stabbed Yan Zhi in the heart, but also shattered her worldview.

Madam Gu, heavily pregnant, knelt down abruptly, grabbing Yan Zhi's arm and crying, "Xiao Zhi, Niannian is a good child! Please, you must accept her!"

"Madam Gu, please get up!"

Just as Yan Zhi was about to help her up, Niannian's father knelt down beside her again.

"Yunmo, sister-in-law, I'm entrusting Niannian to you from now on!"

Yan Zhi looked at Gu Yunmo with a troubled expression, wanting to refuse rashly, but afraid of causing him trouble.

Gu Yunmo held her hand, his expression unchanged as he looked towards the main seat.

"Mr. Qin, Xiaozhi and I have been trying to conceive our own child."

"Is that so?" Old Master Qin narrowed his eyes. "Yunmo, you and Xiaozhi have seen Niannian's situation. She has an older sister, twin sisters, and soon a younger brother will be born. How is she supposed to survive in this family?"

Seeing the tough-looking old man, Zhou wiped away his tears and said, "Niannian is a good child. Raising her here puts a lot of pressure on our Zhou family, and we can't take care of her. She can't be an only child."

"Yunmo, Xiaozhi, you are still young. You can provide her with a better environment. This is also a good deed for your future children!"

That was so well-said that it was impossible to find a reason to refuse.

Yan Zhi stood up and helped the pregnant Mrs. Gu to her feet. "Mr. Zhou, Mr. Qin, this is very sudden for us."

"My parents passed away a long time ago. I can tell you from a child's perspective that no matter how good the people in the world are, no one is as good as your own parents."

"Besides, Niannian is already grown up. No matter how we treat her, we can't make up for the absence of maternal and paternal love."

Old Zhou slapped his thigh, shook his head wistfully, and said, "I'm not forcing you, I just want you to think it over, after all, you miss her..."

"No need to consider it!"

Gu Yunmo coldly interrupted, "I, Gu Yunmo, only want my own child. If Xiaozhi is unwilling to have the child, I don't care if I don't raise it. If you're not going to raise your own child, then you shouldn't have had one in the first place."

After saying that, he stood up and pulled Yan Zhi away from the Zhou family.

Even after getting into the car, Yan Zhi was still in shock.

Although she refused, she still felt sorry for the child, Niannian.

She looked out the window, filled with melancholy, "I'm afraid Niannian's days will be even harder from now on."

Since the Zhou family is already considering giving her away, they will eventually find a family willing to adopt Niannian.

Do you want a child?

Gu Yunmo's voice suddenly rang out.

Yan Zhi heard him say, "I didn't ask you what you thought just now. Do you want a child? We can raise her together."

Yan Zhi stared blankly at his profile. "You want to recite it?"

If Gu Yunmo is willing to adopt her, then with the Gu family's strength, Nian Nian will also have a good environment to grow up in.

This can be considered a good thing.

Gu Yunmo remained expressionless, his thin lips parting slightly, "I only want you and my child. Would you like to have another one?"

Yan Zhi's lips twitched, her eyes filled with disgust.

"We have a child together. Wouldn't it be faster for you to find her and bring her back to me than for me to carry her for ten months again?"

Gu Yunmo said indifferently, "She's not coming back."

"Then stop saying these useless things. I can't have another child with you. I've already had one, and it's you, as the father, who didn't cherish her."

The argument that didn't end in the morning seems to have continued at this moment.

Gu Yunmo was so annoyed he didn't want to talk, but Yan Zhi's mouth just wouldn't let him off the hook.

"I just said, no matter how good other people are in this world, they can't compare to your own parents! But you unconditionally trust Yan Fei. Tell me, what kind of feelings can she possibly have for my child? It's good enough if she doesn't abuse my child!"

Gu Yunmo glanced at her while driving, his tone heavy, "What evidence did you have to maliciously speculate about Yan Fei? Did Yan Fei make things difficult for you when you forced her to marry you?"

"When you were giving birth, she visited you at the hospital every few days! Did you ever give her a kind look?"

Yan Zhi turned around completely, raising her voice, "Give her a nice look? Does she deserve it?"

Gu Yunmo's breathing was heavy as he gripped the steering wheel tightly. "You say she's bad, but all these years I've only seen you on one side! Constantly bickering with her! Endless jealousy! Speaking ill of her!"

"Yan Zhi, to be honest, given your current state after giving birth, Yan Fei is more suited to be a mother than you!"