Yu Lian's mind was filled with thoughts of how to repair the relationship between father and son.

Many years ago, she could tell that He Lin's concern for his child was only slightly greater than a father's responsibility towards his child.

He loves children, but at the same time finds them troublesome. Even An'an doesn't spend much time alone with her father.

He wasn't a good father in the strict sense.

But there's nothing seriously wrong with it.

The child probably felt he was cold because of this.

Let's deal with the immediate issue first, and then talk to him about how to get along with the children later.

She also bears some responsibility; her sudden disappearance emboldened him to escalate his behavior, and he spent very little time with the children.

The children were almost entirely raised by their grandparents and aunt.

"Okay, let's not talk about this now. I'll tell you after we finish eating, okay?"

He Ningchuan quickly shoveled the food out of his bowl.

During the meal, Yu Lian kept trying to calm He Lin down. Even though he didn't express anything, Yu Lian could clearly feel his anger.

After dinner, Yu Lian called the child to the study alone and told He Lin to go back to his room to take a bath and wait for her.

"Tell me, why do you want a second father? Was this a sudden thought, or has it been on your mind for a long time?"

The triplets looked at each other, none of them able to explain what was going on.

It was He Ning'an, the eldest son, who figured out why his younger siblings suddenly had such thoughts.

"Mom, it's because we didn't have anything to compare it to before. The two uncles from the Xue family are a bit unreliable. They don't like to play with my younger siblings and think we're just little kids."

"But Uncle Li is different. He's young and handsome, and although he's a patient, he was the first to rush out when my younger brother was in danger. He's also very knowledgeable; he can even name many different kinds of ants. He's incredibly patient with my younger siblings..."

Originally, He Ning'an was just trying to analyze from an objective perspective why her younger siblings would suddenly have such thoughts in their minds.

Once he starts talking, he can't stop; he talks about all of Li Yanshen's good points.

Seeing that things were about to get out of control, Yu Lian urgently called a halt.

"Mom knows, so you still don't feel Dad's love for you, right?"

The three children looked at their older brother, He Ning'an, who was also unsure, as he was not participating in this factional struggle.

"I told myself, having my mother is enough."

Ultimately, the three children's feelings for their mother are different from those of He Ning'an, who has clearly experienced separation.

Compared to their older brother, they crave family and security, and wish they had loving parents.

Although He Ningze has many tricks up his sleeve, he still follows his elder brother's lead when it matters.

"Then I only want my mom."

"Me too."

"Me too!"

The change of attitude came so quickly that Yu Lian was just about to have a serious talk with the children about this matter.

"Never mind... You're still young. Don't say things like that in front of your father in the future; you have to promise me first."

"Okay, Mom."

Although He Ningchuan didn't understand why his mother was a little angry, he figured that if she was angry, it must be because he had done something wrong.

"Alright, go back to what you were doing. Mom didn't mean to blame you. Just remember that."

As soon as the child was dealt with, Yu Lian rushed upstairs to comfort him.

He Lin usually acts like he doesn't care, but he's not used to saying it out loud or showing it.

Pushing open the bedroom door, He Lin had just come out of the bathroom, drying his hair.

Are you angry?

Yu Lian spoke first, breaking the silence.

"How could that be? He can choose whoever he wants to be his father, but you can't. You can't let him think like that."

She didn't respond, but scrutinized every detail on his face to make sure that He Lin wasn't affected by the child's words.

"He Lin, you're different."

Of course, He Lin knew what his wife meant by "different," and he readily admitted, "I can't compare to you, nor can I compare to other fathers of children, but it's not that I don't care about them at all."

Yu Lian held out her hand to shut him up. If the child heard this, how would they get along in the future?

"He Lin, don't you like children?"

Using the lowest possible volume, Yu Lian leaned closer to get the answer.

"It's not that I dislike them, I don't care, but my parents won't allow it. You married me with this in mind in the first place. If I didn't have this attitude, then you wouldn't be here... never mind, you should understand what I mean."

Yu Lian silently added the second half of his sentence in her heart: Even if I die in front of the He family, I will not let her marry into the He family.

She had known for a long time that He Lin was very capable; that time, even God was on her side.

"Alright, so what are you trying to tell me?"

"I want to say that the child is very important, but in my heart you are the most important person, so he can change his father if he wants, or change to whatever he wants, as long as it doesn't affect our relationship."

For a moment, Yu Lian didn't know whether to praise him or scold him.

"He Lin, could you...spend a little more time with the child, please?"

When it comes to children, Yu Lian's views are completely different from his.

"Okay, I'll listen to you. Once things settle down, I'll definitely make time to be with them."

This answer left Yu Lian feeling stifled, unsure whether to vent her anger or deflate her frustration.

"Would you like to take a bath? I'll run a bath for you, so you can relax and soak in it."

He Lin's cheap attempts to please Yu Lian made her certain that he wouldn't change.

"Never mind, you go to sleep first, I have things to do."

After stopping He Lin from following her, Yu Lian went downstairs alone.

Finally, I couldn't resist calling Jasmine.

Jasmine is currently reading a book leisurely in her small apartment.

This is her last sanctuary, belonging only to her.

Even Yu Lian only had the number for this place; she had never been there.

"You haven't made up with your family yet?" Yu Lian asked in shock as soon as the call connected.

"Yes, this time is different. Before, it was all just for show. After all, I know who's been paying me to come and go as I please."

The two then chatted about other topics, almost making Yu Lian forget the real purpose of her call.

"I have something to tell you that's really bothering me..."

It had been a long time since Yu Lian had called Jasmine at night like this.

For a moment, Jasmine felt a little dazed, as if she had returned to the time when the two had just met, when she had just established herself in Xiang City.

Back then, they only had time at midnight, and they would exchange everything, good or bad.

There was only a desire to share, no other calculations.

"Are you here to show off to me?"

Jasmine had always wanted to find a soulmate, but unfortunately, she had never succeeded.

"Of course not. I think if he continues like this, not to mention when he gets old, his relationship with his children will become irreconcilable when they reach adolescence in a few years."

This time, Jasmine didn't launch into a long speech; instead, she offered the simplest and most straightforward method.

"It's not that he can't do it, it's that no one taught him. You also said that he lacked his father's company when he was young, which is normal. Not everyone is willing to imitate others."

Does it really work?

Jasmine smiled sheepishly, "I don't know, but I'll give it a try."

That's true, she doesn't even have children, asking her this question would be putting her in a difficult position.

After hanging up the phone, Yu Lian decided to give it a try.

"Ding-dong—"

The doorbell rang, accompanied by the sound of cotton, and Yu Lian already guessed that the person who came was someone she knew well.

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