Disorder in marriage

Upon hearing this, the people who were eavesdropping outside the door exchanged bewildered glances.

Xia Linglong looked at Zhou Zheng, Zhou Zheng looked at Ling Xiao, and Ling Xiao's face darkened as he waited quietly for the reply from inside.

Gu Yunmo didn't say anything, but just looked at Yan Zhi's reaction. When she heard that she was to stay at home full-time to take care of the child, her last bit of spirit disappeared.

Work is very important to Yan Zhi.

Since starting work, she no longer spends Gu Yunmo's money; she is capable of supporting herself.

She can finally hold her head high in the Gu family.

Asking her to quit her job is tantamount to depriving her of her right to live.

"I can reduce my working hours and spend most of my time with Niannian as much as possible."

Mrs. Zhou was clearly not satisfied with this answer.

"Niannian is already in this state; one of you two has to take care of her at all times! Otherwise, this isn't over! Not only is it not over, but I will also pursue legal action against you!"

She then looked at Gu Yunmo, "Mr. Gu, do you have a problem with this?"

Yan Zhi placed her hopes on him; at this moment, she desperately wanted Gu Yunmo to say something on her behalf.

Even just one sentence would be helpful.

"No objections, let's leave it at that."

His emotions were as calm as still water, leaving only a ripple after the wind passed.

"Alright, I hope you can treat Niannian as your own child."

She reached out to Niannian's father, and the man handed her a guardianship change application form.

"Please fill this out. From now on, Niannian will be your daughter."

When she said those words, her voice was hoarse, and she was trying her best to suppress her sobs.

Even if Niannian were brought back to the Zhou family, she would only be bullied and ignored.

Having lived in the Zhou family for many years, she knew better than anyone the agonizing life she endured there.

Gu Yunmo filled out the form, and Mrs. Zhou put it away.

"Xiao Zhi, take good care of my daughter, and don't be careless again."

Yan Zhi was thus deprived of her right to work.

That afternoon, Niannian's parents returned to Shenzhen.

They really only came to see Niannian for a quick glance.

Later, Yan Zhi also understood why they were so heartless. Since Niannian was still young and had not yet developed feelings for him, it was the right thing to let go sooner rather than later.

The next day, Niannian was taken out of the hospital and drove home in silence.

Yan Zhi bought a home security camera and installed it in Niannian's room. She couldn't be careless when watching the child; any problems had to be detected promptly.

After coaxing her to sleep, Yan Zhi went to Gu Yunmo's study.

"Tomorrow is Monday, and I still have to go to work."

Gu Yunmo lowered his head and reviewed the documents. "There's no need. I've already asked Jiang Jin to submit your resignation to the law firm on your behalf."

Yan Zhi was furious: "What right do you have to do this?"

Gu Yunmo raised his head, his face cold. "Yan Zhi, I'm tired. I want a harmonious family, a stable marriage. Stability, do you understand?"

"Will forcing me to be a full-time housewife bring stability?"

Gu Yunmo closed the folder. "Can you guarantee there won't be another Brother A Long? What's the point of your job besides causing me trouble? Nian Nian is already in this state. If you paid any attention, you wouldn't have time to cause trouble for me here."

"Am I making a scene? You're the one being unreasonable! What right do you have to hand in my resignation! You want a harmonious family? Go find someone else who can!"

Gu Yunmo's mood was extremely tense. "If you don't do as I say, I'll make your law firm go bankrupt tomorrow."

"You dare!"

Gu Yunmo picked up his phone, unsure of what he was going to do, but whatever he did was always something he had to do.

Unable to fight city hall, Yan Zhi had no choice but to swallow her anger.

In the first few days of being a full-time stay-at-home mom, she was exhausted and unhappy. Although it was a warm and cozy time, she couldn't find herself.

Xia Linglong and Ling Xiao had spoken with her privately more than once. They did not accept Yan Zhi's resignation letter and said that she could come back anytime she wanted.

But Yan Zhi always remembered Gu Yunmo's words that would bring down the law firm. For her, it was as heavy as a shackle, something he could do with a flick of his finger.

Therefore, she and Gu Yunmo fell into a cold war once again.

At night, after Yan Zhi coaxed Niannian to sleep, she would not go back to the master bedroom, but would continue to stay in Niannian's room.

Her art supplies were laid out on the table, not yet put away. Yan Zhi turned off the desk lamp and was tidying up for Niannian when she suddenly discovered a very strange painting.

A man reached out to a little girl who had fallen to the ground. The little girl was sitting on the ground, with several fallen sunflowers behind her.

She didn't understand the painting. She turned it ninety degrees, but still couldn't understand it.

However, she didn't think much of it. The next day, she took Niannian to the children's playground.

The children's playground is located on the seventh floor of the mall, next to several beauty salons.

She went to the restroom, and when she came back, she saw Niannian talking to someone outside the inflatable castle.

"Manager Ji."

Ji Shanmei looked at her calmly and slowly, "Mrs. Gu, are you alright?"

"How did you come to the conclusion that I'm not doing well?"

"I heard you can't work because you have to take care of your child, and what's more, a mentally challenged child! You must hate that brat so much, right?"

Before Yan Zhi could speak, Ji Shanmei sighed again, feeling sorry for herself.

"Sigh, Mr. Gu must be very disappointed when he comes home every day, right? But don't worry, even a fool has his lovable side. As long as you teach him diligently, he'll eventually regain Mr. Gu's favor. But I can't help you with the work. You'll have to sacrifice something to take care of her."

"Why don't you go and have a good talk with Mr. Gu, Madam? Why bother taking care of such a burden?"

She said this on purpose for Nian Nian to hear, wanting Nian Nian to think that Yan Zhi was full of disgust for her.

Fortunately, Niannian's IQ is currently low, so she doesn't quite understand such malicious hints.

Yan Zhi listened and asked with a smile, "Who are you talking about, calling someone a fool?"

What do you think?

Ji Shanmei looked at Niannian again: "Auntie's bracelet fell inside. Can you help Auntie look for it? If you find it, Auntie will give you a reward!"

Children can't resist temptation, and happily went to find the bracelet.

She didn't move around much, and when she turned around, she actually found a bracelet.

"You're amazing!"

Niannian was very happy to be praised and was about to hand it to Ji Shanmei when Ji Shanmei suddenly pretended to drop it, and the bracelet fell to the ground.

"Auntie's back is bad, could you help her pick it up?"

Niannian was simple-minded; after leaving the inflatable castle, she put on her shoes and walked around to her.

"Can!"

As she squatted down to pick it up, Ji Shanmei's crossed legs fell down. She was wearing high heels with very thin heels, and she stepped on Niannian's hand.

She cried out in pain, but Ji Shanmei ignored her, saying, "I'm so sorry, Auntie did it accidentally."

Niannian was in so much pain that tears came to her eyes, but Ji Shanmei was gentler with each passing moment, and Niannian unconditionally believed every word she said.

"No, it's okay."