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Her husband continued to dream about Zhou Gong.
He no longer worried about his children’s marriages. They had grown up,
developed their own ideas, and knew the kind of life they wanted.
If his daughter fell in love, she could bring the man home so they could see what their future son-in-law looked like.
He cared little about anything beyond that.
Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and once children grow up, parents can no longer control them.
As long as the parents remained healthy, that alone was a way of supporting their children.
No more words were spoken that night.
The next morning, when Ouyang Ya woke up, it was a little after seven. She checked the time on her phone and sat up.
Since taking over the family business, she hadn’t slept this late.
She was used to getting up early, exercising, eating breakfast, and heading to work.
Perhaps it was because she had temporarily laid down her burdens, or maybe it was the comforting atmosphere of the Zhan family. Either way, she was in a good mood, slept deeply, and didn’t dream at all. She didn’t wake until after seven. Ouyang Ya quickly washed up and changed her clothes.
After finishing, she grabbed her phone and hurried to open the door.
As she opened it, she found Zhan Yuan standing there, just about to knock. Seeing her appear, Zhan Yuan naturally lowered his hand and smiled, saying, “Aya, good morning. Did you sleep well last night?”
“I prepared breakfast for you.”
Although Ouyang Ya could have eaten the food prepared by the household chef,
Zhan Yuan still insisted on cooking for her himself. Zhan Yuan still insisted on cooking for her himself.
He wanted to win her heart through her stomach.
Ouyang Ya’s expression softened. “Good morning. I slept very well last night. It’s been a long time since I’ve slept so soundly. It feels good to put down my burdens for a while and truly relax.”
“I can eat the food prepared by your family’s chef. You don’t have to get up so early to make breakfast for me yourself.”
She was also a little worried that her future in-laws might be unhappy about it. Zhan Yuan pulled her into a hug, gave her a good morning kiss, then took her hand and walked downstairs with her.
“I still prefer to cook your meals myself,” he said. “I came back too late last night and didn’t have enough time, so I could only let you make do.”
“I’m just afraid your parents and family will mind. It’s rare for you to come home, yet you still had to get up early to prepare breakfast for me,” Ouyang Ya said softly, worried that someone might overhear.
The house was so quiet that even a slightly raised voice could easily be heard. “How could that be?” Zhan Yuan chuckled. “My grandma trained me to be a chef just so I could cook for you. Everyone in my family knows this. If I didn’t cook for you even for one day, my family would probably scold me, and my brother might even kick me.”
He added with a smile, “If you hadn’t eaten anything last night, my grandma would have made me cook for you right away. She wouldn’t have let you settle for anything less.” Ouyang Ya: “…..
Zhan Yuan gently lifted her hand, kissed the back of it, and gazed at her with deep affection. “Aya, I will take care of you, spoil you, and love you for the rest of our lives. Please don’t push me away, or I’ll think you don’t love me.” “Maybe I’m not doing it perfectly yet and have made you feel uncomfortable. As for my family, you don’t need to worry about them being unhappy. They’ll only be even more delighted seeing how stable and loving we are.”
“You’ve met my brothers and sisters-in-law. They’re all so affectionate with each other, you can even see it in their expressions.”
“And my parents, uncles, and aunts—they’re just the same. Even after decades of marriage, their love is as fresh as first love. My grandfather has passed, but if he were
still here, you would see just how much he doted on my grandmother.”
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“Youyou Villa was built by my grandfather for my grandmother. It cost an enormous amount of money decades ago, which shows just how much he loved her.”
In the Zhan family, doting on their wives isn’t just talk-they truly practice it. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation without exception. My original family is truly wonderful.
Ouyang Ya smiled softly. “Alright, I believe you. Watch the road-we’re almost downstairs. Be careful not to fall.”
Hearing this, Zhan Yuan tightened his hold on her hand and continued leading her downstairs.
“It’s so quiet. Has no one else gotten up yet?” she asked.
Or maybe she was the last one to wake up?
Zhan Yuan replied, “Grandma and my mom got up early. They’ve already brought breakfast to my sister-in-law. She’s being discharged from the hospital today.” “Everyone else will probably head to the hospital a little later.”
Ouyang Ya said with a touch of envy, “Your sister-in-law is really lucky. Everyone treats her so well.”
After giving birth and being discharged from the hospital, her in-laws personally went to pick her up.
It clearly showed Haitong’s esteemed position in her husband’s family.
A status no one could surpass or threaten.
As the wife of the eldest grandson and the future matriarch of the Zhan family,
Haitong’s role needed to be secure to lead the family properly.
To uphold the family’s strong traditions, from the old lady down to the ninth young master, everyone gave Haitong the utmost respect, ensuring no other young mistress could overshadow her.
“Aya, I’ll make you the object of everyone’s envy, jealousy, and admiration too,” Zhan Yuan promised warmly.
Ouyang Ya also understood the real reason the Zhan family valued Haitong so highly. If she were in the position of an elder, she would have made the same choice.
Once the wife of the eldest son-or eldest grandson-is chosen as the future matriarch, she must be given enough respect and authority to manage the family well and to ensure the younger generations treat her properly.
Since the wife of the eldest son (or eldest grandson) has been chosen as the head of the family, she must be given enough respect and authority to manage the household properly and prevent younger siblings from treating her disrespectfully.
Although she hadn’t met Hai Tong yet, she could imagine that someone able to win Zhan Yin’s heart must be extraordinary.
Zhan Yuan mentioned that all of his brothers’ wives were selected early on by their grandmother. Haitong was no exception-though her case was a bit special. After meeting Haitong, their grandmother secretly obtained her birth date and had a fortune teller calculate it.
Only after confirming that Haitong and Zhan Yin were destined to be husband and wife in this lifetime did the old lady do everything she could to bring them together. Zhan Yin’s fate was considered weak, and if he missed this destined match, he would have remained single for life.
“It’s fine if others envy me,” Ouyang Ya said with a smile, “but don’t be jealous or hate me.”
She added, “Even without you, I would still be the object of others’ envy, jealousy, and resentment.”
She had become the head of the Ouyang family at a young age and was immensely wealthy. In City A, she was known as the richest woman. Compared to other wealthy ladies who relied on their husbands, she stood on her own. She controlled her household, made all the major decisions, and answered to no one. Rich, powerful, and independent, she didn’t need to cater to anyone’s whims.
This was why so many women envied and resented her.
Zhan Yuan chuckled, “Then let me also become the object of envy, jealousy, and hatred. Aya, from now on, you must pamper me, love me, and make me the happiest man in the world.”
Ouyang Ya couldn’t help but laugh.
“Love is mutual. If you treat me well, I will naturally treat you well,” she said. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you in my heart.”
Zhan Yuan already cherished her as if she were his life itself.
“Your words are getting sweeter and sweeter. You’re really changing the way I see you,” she teased.
“I mean every word from the bottom of my heart,” Zhan Yuan said seriously. When two people are deeply in love, sweet words come naturally, flowing from the heart without any effort.
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While the young couple were being affectionate on one side, Haitong had already started her breakfast on the other.
The old lady cradled her little great-grandson in her arms, teasing him as she said to Tang Junye, “The more I look at him, the more he resembles Tongtong.” Tang Junye walked over to admire his precious grandson and replied, “Tongtong carried him for ten months and went through so much hardship. Of course he would look like her.”
His daughter-in-law was beautiful, and his grandson, taking after her, would surely grow into a handsome young man.
As long as the child was healthy, Tang Junye didn’t mind whether he resembled his son or his daughter-in-law.
“Babies change every day. Our little one is much cuter now than he was when he was just born,” Tang Junye said, revealing their true thoughts.
When the child was first born, they had all thought he looked a little plain. After all, all the other children they had seen-like Yangyang, Long Ting, and the little ones from the Jun family-were exceptionally cute.
Every one of them was an adorable little darling.
The old lady smiled and said, “Our children are always the cutest. Baby, today you’ll be discharged from the hospital and finally go home.”
Her face was full of warmth and kindness.
Just then, the little one opened his eyes and gave a wide, unconscious grin at the old lady.
Even though newborns only smile reflexively and not in response to people, the old lady was still overjoyed. She said to her daughter-in-law, “The baby smiled! He’s so adorable. He smiled at me, and my heart just melted.”
Tang Junye leaned in to tease his grandson, saying, “Come on, baby, smile at grandma again.”
Sure enough, the little guy smiled once more.
Tang Junye laughed and said happily, “He seems to understand! This child is going to be so cheerful in the future. He won’t be like A Yin, always walking around with a stern face, like someone owes him hundreds of millions.” While packing up, Zhan Yin overheard and said, “…Mom, just because you have a grandson now, you don’t have to step on your son like that. Am I really that unlovable?”
“You’re not cute at all,” his mother said bluntly. “You’ve been serious since you were little. Why do you think your brothers are all afraid of you? It’s that face of yours.”
She added with a chuckle, “Thankfully, Tongtong melted your heart and made you smile more. Before you got married, your mom hardly ever saw you smile.” “Thanks to Tongtong for melting you and making you smile. Before you got married, Mom hardly ever saw you smile,” she said warmly.
The old lady added, “Ayin was raised by me and his grandfather. It’s not just that others didn’t see him smile-we rarely did either. When he was happy, he had a stern face, and when he was upset, it was even darker.”
“His grandfather used to say he was very cunning, but I think he just didn’t know how to smile.”
Zhan Yin: “……”
He decided not to respond, in case they continued stepping all over him.
It wasn’t that he never laughed before marriage—he had, just very rarely. Meanwhile, after Haitong finished her breakfast, Zhan Yin went to clear the dishes.
At that moment, Shen Xiaojun and Su Nan knocked on the door and entered. Shen Xiaojun was carrying a bouquet of flowers.
Seeing the two arrive, Zhan Yin said, “You’re here so early.”
“We heard Haitong is being discharged today, so we came early to see if you needed help packing,” Shen Xiaojun replied.
She had left her son in the care of her mother-in-law. The boy wasn’t picky, switching easily between breast milk and formula, unlike many children who refused formula after being breastfed.
Su Nan added, “It’s the weekend anyway, so I’m not going back to the company. I’m free to come with my wife and help bring Sister Tong home.”
Having spent his days entirely focused on his wife and son, Zhan Yin had lost track of time. He asked, “It’s the weekend already? I didn’t even realize.”
Su Nan teased, “You’ve been out of touch with the company for so long, of course
you don’t know what day it is. I’ve been crazy busy lately. After Sister Tong is discharged, you’ll need to go back to work-even if just for half a day.” Zhan Yin simply ignored him.
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While Haitong was in confinement after giving birth, Zhan Yin had to act as a nanny, taking care of both his newborn son and his beloved wife.
The company’s affairs were being managed by several of his cousins. Even without him, the Zhan Group continued to operate smoothly-unlike the early years after he first took over.
He had been leading the Zhan Group for nearly ten years.
Su Nan stayed in the small hall, chatting with Zhan Yin, who was washing dishes in the bathroom.
Meanwhile, Shen Xiaojun, holding a bouquet of flowers, walked into the inner room.
“Tongtong,” she called.
Seeing her friend already changed into her clothes, Shen Xiaojun smiled and said, “Looks like you can’t wait to be discharged. The paperwork isn’t even done yet, and you’re already dressed and ready to leave.”
She handed the bouquet to Haitong.
Haitong accepted it with a smile and said, “Thank you.” Then she added, “I stayed in the hospital much longer than you did. I was admitted early to wait for delivery, but you had an emergency delivery. After giving birth, you only stayed two or three days before going home.”
“Nobody likes staying in a hospital longer than necessary. Of course, I can’t wait to go home.”
Having a baby was a joyful event, but she still preferred the comfort of home over the hospital.
Shen Xiaojun laughed along.
“Aunt, Aunt!”
Yangyang’s excited shouts came from outside, and the boy soon appeared,
running into the room.
Duncan wasn’t even using his wheelchair-he hurried after Yangyang, calling out,
“Yangyang, slow down! Be careful not to fall!”
Liberty quickly reminded him, “Dongming, don’t worry about him-take care of yourself! You’re not fully recovered yet; don’t rush.”
Yangyang was running so fast that she wasn’t worried about her son falling-but she was very concerned that her husband, still not completely healed, might fall out of worry.
Yangyang ran quickly. Haitong wasn’t worried about her son, but rather about her
husband, who had yet to fully recover and might fall in his haste.
Duncan’s legs were still healing; if he fell, he would suffer for days.
Meanwhile, Yangyang had already rushed into the room and thrown himself into Haitong’s arms.
Shen Xiaojun gently pulled him back and said with a smile, “Yangyang, you charged in like a little buffalo! Be careful not to bump into your aunt—she hasn’t fully recovered yet.”
“I can’t pick you up yet,” Haitong added with a smile. “But come slowly, and Auntie will hold you for a bit. It’s been so long since I last hugged our Yangyang.”
She squatted down, opened her arms, and waited for her little nephew to come to her.
Yangyang leaned into her embrace, but Haitong only tightened her arms around him without lifting him up. Although she had delivered naturally, it had only been a few days since the birth, and she didn’t dare carry Yangyang yet.
The little guy had grown heavier.
In the later stages of her pregnancy, she had stopped carrying him, so it had been
a long time since she last held him.
No wonder he had rushed into her arms so eagerly.
Yangyang hugged her tightly and nuzzled against her, saying, “Aunt, I missed you so much. You haven’t hugged me in a long time.”
“When Auntie finishes her confinement, she’ll hold our Yangyang properly,” Haitong said warmly. “You’ll always be the cutest and most sensible nephew in Auntie’s heart.”
Haitong guessed the little guy was worried she would love him less now that she had a baby.
After all, she had helped care for him from birth to now, when he was already five years old. Their bond was strong, and she loved him like her own son.
“Auntie, I love you so much,” Yangyang said earnestly.
Haitong smiled lovingly and replied, “Auntie loves you too.”
“Even though you have a younger brother now, Auntie’s love for you won’t change. In
Auntie’s heart, you and your brother are equally precious. I’ll never love you any less.”
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Yangyang hugged Haitong’s neck tightly.
He was genuinely worried that the adults might love his younger brother more and stop loving him.
No matter how sensible he tried to be, he was still just a young child.
It was normal for him to feel insecure he had always been the apple of everyone’s eye, and now there was a new cousin in the family. Luckily, he liked
his little cousin very much and even told his mother he wanted to invite his friends over to show off.
After all, he was now an older brother, and he had a younger brother.
Long Ting said, “I have a younger brother and a younger sister.”
Yangyang: “…Just wait. In a few years, my mom will give me a little sister, and my aunt will too!”
By then, he would have both a biological sister and a cousin! Hmph!
Long Ting’s parents wouldn’t have more children, though. They already had two of their own, and with Long Ting, they now had three.
Although Ye Junbo and his wife were Long Ting’s adoptive parents, in Long Ting’s heart, they were no different from biological parents. Yangyang also regarded Ye Junbo and his wife as Long Ting’s real parents.
Mu Qing’s first pregnancy had been a set of boy-girl twins. With two biological children and an adopted son, Long Ting, the couple had decided their family was complete.
In Yangyang’s eyes, Long Ting wouldn’t get any more siblings unless the Jun family’s other uncles and aunts had children in the future-then Long Ting might have new cousins.
Yangyang thought proudly that there were many uncles and aunts in his uncle’s family, so in the future, the babies they had would also be like his own siblings. Hmph, he wouldn’t lose to Long Ting!
Let’s see how Long Ting would show off then.
Long Ting: …
He hadn’t meant to show off. He was just a little jealous when he saw Yangyang teasing his sister and had reminded Yangyang that Sister Yan was his sister, not Yangyang’s.
Yangyang, still holding a grudge, secretly compared himself with Long Ting. After a moment, Yangyang finally loosened his grip around Haitong’s neck.
He turned and walked over to the old lady, looking up at her earnestly. “Grandma,
I want to see my little brother.”
The old lady bent down to let him get a good look.
“Grandma, my brother looks different,” he said thoughtfully. “Grandma, my brother looks different.”
Yangyang was surprised to see that his little brother had become even more handsome.
“He’s gotten cuter, hasn’t he?”
Yangyang nodded vigorously in agreement.
Just then, Liberty and her husband entered the room, greeted the old lady and the
others, and handed a bouquet of flowers to her sister.
“Sister, Xiaojun sent me a bouquet of flowers.”
“What Xiaojun sent was her heartfelt gift. The flowers I brought are from me, your sister.”
Haitong smiled and said, “I’ll just hold both bouquets later.”
“Have you finished the discharge procedures?” Liberty asked.
“Not yet. Zhan Yin will handle the discharge paperwork soon,” Haitong replied.
Liberty continued, “Have you packed everything?”
Before Haitong could answer, Shen Xiaojun chimed in, “Sister Liberty, when we got here, Tongtong had already packed up. You can see she’s even changed her clothes, all ready to go home.”
Liberty smiled and asked Shen Xiaojun, “Is your son staying at home today?” “Yes,” Shen Xiaojun said. “Since it’s the weekend and everyone’s home, I left him with my mother-in-law. She absolutely dotes on him—he’s her little treasure.”
Grandparents and grandchildren are often very close.
Mrs. Su, in particular, adored her grandson.
Sunan once joked that when he was young, his mother hadn’t been nearly as gentle with him.
After having a grandson, sons are practically forgotten.
Just then, Zhan Yin came out of the bathroom and spotted his aunt and uncle. “Sister, Dongming,” he greeted warmly.
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The two nodded.
“Please help me look after Tongtong and the baby while I handle the discharge procedures,” Zhan Yin said before turning and leaving again.
Liberty leaned close to her husband and whispered, “When Tongtong gave birth, Zhan Yin personally took care of both the mother and the baby.”
She felt relieved and genuinely happy for her sister, knowing her brother-in-law was so attentive.
Duncan quietly thought that if Liberty became pregnant and gave birth to their child in the future, he, too, could personally care for his wife and child and be a responsible father.
He was no longer the rough, clumsy man he had been when he first met Liberty. Back then, he hadn’t known how to comfort a child or what children liked. When he gave Yangyang a gift, he had only thought to buy a simple windmill. Before long, the rest of the Zhan family arrived.
Ouyang Ya finally met Zhan Yuan’s sister-in-law for the first time.
Having just given birth, Haitong’s figure naturally hadn’t recovered yet, but she still maintained a graceful appearance. As a new mother, her face radiated love, and she looked gentle and kind. The moment Ouyang Ya saw her, she felt that this sister-in-law would be easy to get along with.
Before marrying into the Zhan family, Haitong had lived a modest life. Even after marrying into wealth, she remained down-to-earth while carrying herself with quiet nobility, making her an approachable and likable young lady.
Ouyang Ya believed that Haitong’s ability to find a strong foothold within the Zhan family was not only due to Zhan Yin’s affection and the old lady’s favoritism but also to Haitong’s own efforts and charm.
Of course, Haitong now also had the support of the Feng family’s elder sister. In terms of family background and status, she was a match for Zhan Yin.
Grandma Zhan really had sharp judgment.
When Ouyang Ya came over, she brought gifts for Haitong and the baby.
The gifts for the baby were traditional ones-peace and longevity locks, gold bracelets, and the like.
“Ms. Ouyang, you’re too kind,” Haitong said with a warm smile, expressing her gratitude.
Ouyang Ya smiled lightly and replied, “As long as Sister Tong likes them.” “I love everything you brought,” Haitong said sincerely.
She hadn’t prepared a gift for Ouyang Ya in return. After all, Zhan Yuan had decided at the last minute to bring Ouyang Ya back with him—or rather, it was Ouyang Ya who had made the spontaneous decision to come along and meet his parents.
She hadn’t prepared a gift for Ouyang Ya. Zhan Yuan had made the last-minute decision to bring her back-or rather, it was Ouyang Ya who had made the spontaneous choice to come along and meet his parents.
At that time, Haitong was still in the hospital awaiting childbirth, so she hadn’t had a chance to prepare anything for Ouyang Ya.
Once she was discharged and back home, she planned to select a set of jewelry from her jewelry store to gift to her.
Among all her sisters-in-law, Ouyang Ya was the one she felt closest to—after all, Zhan Yuan was Zhan Yin’s biological brother.
“Can I hold the baby?” Ouyang Ya asked the old lady tentatively.
The old lady, smiling warmly, happily handed the baby over.
Awkwardly, Ouyang Ya cradled the newborn in her arms while Zhan Yuan stood beside her, gently guiding her on how to hold the baby more comfortably and securely.
After holding the baby for a short while, Ouyang Ya quickly returned the child to her mother-in-law. The newborn was so tiny and soft that it felt like she was holding nothing at all, and she wasn’t used to it.
She was also worried she might not hold the baby steadily and that the little one could slip from the folds of the quilt.
After the discharge procedures were completed, Haitong left the hospital, surrounded by her family.
Outside, several media reporters were waiting.
When they saw the Zhan family arriving to escort Haitong and her son home, the reporters immediately gathered around.
Zhan Yin wrapped one arm around his wife’s shoulders, carried his son in the
other, and graciously allowed the reporters to take a few photos. Then he addressed them:
“My wife is being discharged today and will be resting at home during her postpartum confinement. She needs to minimize standing and sitting for long periods, so we can’t stay long.”
He added, “I will invite everyone to the full-month banquet when my son turns one month old. For today, please understand and make way for us to head home and rest.”
Importantly, Zhan Yin didn’t allow any frontal photos of his son.
The reporters, respecting his wishes, refrained from taking any head-on shots of the baby.
After Zhan Yin’s brief statement, the reporters offered their congratulations and politely stepped aside to let the Zhan family pass.
They trailed behind as the convoy pulled away.
It was only after the Zhan family’s vehicles disappeared that the reporters realized something-they had spotted a new face among the family, someone completely unfamiliar to them.
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“Did you notice that unfamiliar face just now? She’s very beautiful, but we’ve never seen her before.”
“There did seem to be a new face. If she’s a beauty, she’s probably the fiancée of one of the young masters.”
Starting with the eldest young master of the Zhan family, several young masters of marriageable age had already married one after another.
The young ladies of Wancheng were heartbroken watching the young masters get married, only to realize the brides were never them.
They didn’t know what standards the Zhan family used to choose their daughters- in-law, leaving them with no chance.
However, they often comforted themselves by thinking of Shang Xiaofei, who had a strong family background and had pursued Zhan Yin for years, yet still hadn’t married into the Zhan family.
Shang Xiaofei: …Sister has already found someone better suited for me. Jun Ran is no less outstanding than Zhan Yin.
Let them be envious, jealous, and hateful.
Shang Xiaofei had always dared to love and hate, able to take things in stride, living a carefree life. She was simply luckier than them!
“Haitong is really lucky and blessed. Even as a man, I envy her,” someone said. “Exactly. She just gave birth and was discharged, yet the whole family came to pick her up. Her sister, friends, and even business partners were there. If you didn’t know better, you’d think the queen was leaving the palace.” Another added, “Haitong is practically living the life of a queen. Once Young Master Zhan officially takes over the Zhan family, she’ll be the mistress of the household-the queen herself.”
“She’s the luckiest woman I’ve ever seen.”
Everyone envied Haitong’s happiness.
Many women had given birth, but none had experienced such a grand scene upon discharge.
Her husband’s entire family showed up, along with all her maternal relatives. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say she was like the moon surrounded by stars.
In the past, people could still criticize her for having a poor family background, but now her elder sister had become the head of the Feng family in Jiangcheng, and Haitong’s biological mother was the daughter of the Feng family’s eldest patriarch.
According to the Feng family’s rules, Haitong was officially recognized as one of their own.
Thus, her background was no longer lacking in any way. Thus, her background was not bad at all.
In everyone’s eyes, Haitong was like the heroine of a novel-receiving the unwavering love of her husband and gradually growing stronger.
Alas, comparing yourself to others truly invites heartache.
We are all human, so why must there be such divisions among us?
After being discharged from the hospital, Haitong returned to Youyou Villa to recuperate from childbirth.
Meanwhile, Liberty had to return to Jiangcheng. Although she had adapted to managing the Feng family’s affairs, she couldn’t afford to relax.
Before leaving, she asked her son Yangyang if he wanted to transfer to a school in Jiangcheng in September.
Yangyang asked, “Will Aunt and Little Brother come too?”
Liberty replied, “No, your aunt and little brother will stay in Wancheng. Most of
your aunt’s business is based there, so she won’t leave. But she will visit Jiangcheng occasionally.”
The two sisters shared a deep bond, and Hai Tong would definitely fly to
Jiangcheng from time to time for family reunions.
Yangyang asked again, “What about Uncle Lu?”
“Uncle Lu will come to Jiangcheng to live with us,” Liberty explained.
She squatted down to meet her son’s eyes and said gently, “Yangyang, my work
is mainly based in Xujiang City. We also have a home there.”
“If you want to live with Mom, you’ll need to transfer schools to Jiangcheng.”
Yangyang hesitated and said, “But if I go to Jiangcheng, I won’t have any friends.”
He already had many friends at his kindergarten.
He couldn’t bear to leave his teacher and classmates behind.
“Mom, can’t you transfer your job back to Wancheng?”
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Sonny thought about how Mom’s old breakfast shop and her later restaurant were both in Wiltspoon, close to Aunt Seren. Because of that, he got to see his aunt and little cousin all the time.
When Mom was too busy to pick him up, Aunt Seren or his cousin would come instead.
Sonny loved his life the way it was. He didn’t want to move to Jensburg.
Even though he had visited Jensburg before, it felt unfamiliar. It didn’t feel like home. Plus, the winters there were freezing.
Liberty hugged Sonny close and said gently, “I can’t, honey. Mom has a lot on her plate now. I’m the head of the family. I have to manage the family and lead our company out of trouble.”
Even if she couldn’t bring the Farrell family back to its former glory, she at least had to make it better than it was now.
She also needed to restructure the clan’s benefits and put capable young people in the right positions so they could thrive.
Of course, to avoid what happened with the Labbe family in Havenmill, where the main bloodline was overtaken by powerful side branches, she had to keep a firm grip on power.
To do that, Liberty needed to be strong enough to command respect. As long as she held her ground, no one would dare to rebel.
A true leader needed to rule with both kindness and strength—balancing strict control with occasional rewards.
Now that she sat at the head of the family, Liberty had to admit: when Clarissa had held the position, she had worked hard to consolidate her power.
After learning from Clarissa’s experience, Liberty decided not to change too much. She kept most of Clarissa’s management style.
But unlike Clarissa, Liberty wouldn’t purge talented young people. She wouldn’t shed blood.
If someone was willing to be loyal to her and work hard, Liberty would give them opportunities. If they wanted to venture out and seek a different future, she would let them.
In fact, her philosophy was similar to Kathryn’s from the beginning. Kathryn had never wanted to kill anyone either.
It was Clarissa who had eliminated all the real threats—those capable and rebellious enough to cause trouble.
As the saying goes, the previous generation plants the trees; the next generation enjoys the shade.
Clarissa had removed the dangerous elements and scared the clan into submission, leaving Kathryn and now Liberty a concentrated power base.
Mr. Jimenez had once said that when Clarissa’s elder sister had been in charge, the Farrell family had been even stronger, and Clarissa’s abilities didn’t quite measure up to her sister’s.
But families always go through highs and lows. That was just the cycle of life.
It wasn’t that Clarissa had no ability. It was just that times had changed, and when the Farrell Group tried to transform its business, it was already past the peak of the industry.
Even so, they still managed to benefit a little.
Liberty believed Clarissa had genuinely tried to strengthen the company.
Still, Clarissa’s biggest stain—the darkest mark on her legacy—was that she had killed the elder sister’s family who had raised her, and later killed many others within the clan. Her hands were soaked in blood.
“Mom, I still like living here,” Sonny said softly.
After thinking it through, Sonny realized he loved Wiltspoon more.
He had been born and raised there. His whole family was there.
“Mom,” Sonny pleaded, “can’t you find a way to come back? I don’t want to move. I don’t want to go to Jensburg. I don’t know anyone there. I don’t have any friends.”
Liberty stroked his hair gently and said, “You’ll make new friends, sweetheart. You’re still young. Kids your age adjust quickly. When you transfer in September, it’ll only take a couple of weeks before you’re running around with new friends.”
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“Sonny, Mom really can’t stay in Wiltspoon much longer. My job is in Jensburg. How about coming to Jensburg to live with me? From now on, the Farrell family in Jensburg will be our home.”
Sonny replied, “That’s not my home. It’s Mom’s home… and my future little sister’s home. I heard the adults talking. They said Mom changed her last name, so now it’s different from Aunt’s. They also said Mom’s going to have a baby girl with her last name, and she’ll take over Mom’s company one day.”
Liberty patiently explained, “Sonny, even though your future little sister will have Mom’s last name, we’re still family. You’ll always be my son, and she’ll be your biological sister. My home will always be your home too. We’re mother and son, and we’re a family.”
Sonny seemed to think it over.
Liberty continued, “I’m not going to force you. It’s still a few months before September. Take your time to think about it. If you decide you want to come to Jensburg with me and Uncle Duncan, I’ll get you signed up for kindergarten there. You’d start in September. During holidays, I’ll bring you back to Wiltspoon to stay for a few days and have dinner with your aunt. Winter and summer breaks are longer, so you can stay even longer then. Just because we move to Jensburg doesn’t mean we’ll give up our home in Wiltspoon. We’ll keep it, and it’ll always be there for us whenever we come back.”
Sonny asked, “What if I don’t want to go with you, Mom?”
Liberty paused for a moment, then said gently, “If you really don’t want to go, you can stay here with your aunt. But now that she has a new baby brother to take care of, plus her work, she’s really busy. Sonny, you’re my child, my responsibility. It’s my job to raise you, to provide for you, and to make sure you get a good education — not your aunt’s.”
Sonny said, “But Auntie said she’ll always love me. Even with a baby brother, she said she’ll still love me the same.”
Liberty smiled and said, “Of course she will. I’m not saying your aunt won’t love you anymore. She always will. I’m just asking you to be understanding, because raising you is my responsibility, not hers. I really hope you can be thoughtful and come live with Mom. No matter how many kids your aunt has, your place in her heart won’t change — and neither will your place in mine. Even if I have another baby one day, you’ll still be my favorite.”
It’s often said that when a second child comes along, parents should show even more love to their firstborn — to make sure they never feel forgotten or unloved.
“But I really like it here,” Sonny said. “When Auntie’s busy, my cousin can still take care of me. And there are so many uncles and aunties around. Even Dad — my dad’s really good to me now.”
Sonny had started seeing his father Hank in a better light.
Hank truly loved Sonny now — after all, Sonny was his only child.
Duncan, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, turned to his wife and said, “Liberty, why don’t you let Sonny finish kindergarten here in Wiltspoon first? After that, he can move to Jensburg when he starts elementary school. He’s lived here his whole life — it’s only natural he’d have a hard time leaving. My family can help take care of him too.”
Duncan’s parents, brothers, and sisters-in-law all treated Sonny like he was their own.
Partly because Sonny was such an easy child to love — and partly because they wanted Liberty to feel at ease.
Duncan added, “Sonny’s still little. He’ll adjust quickly once he moves. If we wait until he’s older, it’ll just get harder for him to adapt.”
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Liberty sat down on the sofa, holding her son in her arms. She said gently, “Take the next few months to really think about it. I’ll come back every weekend to pick you up and get you used to life in Jensburg. You’ll also spend your summer break there. During that time, if you make up your mind, just let me know. If by September you still don’t want to live in Jensburg with me, you can stay in Wiltspoon and finish kindergarten here — but for elementary school, you’ll need to move to Jensburg. Sonny, I don’t want us to be apart all the time. You’re my baby. These past few months, I’ve been so busy with work that I had to leave you in your aunt’s care. I feel so guilty about that.”
Sonny nodded thoughtfully. “Mom, I’ll think about it carefully.”
Liberty hugged her son tightly.
Sonny wrapped his little arms around her neck and hugged her back.
After a while, Sonny looked up at Liberty and said, “Mom, I want to call Titus. I have a little brother now, and I haven’t told him the good news yet.”
Liberty smiled. “Titus already has a bunch of little brothers and sisters.”
Sonny said proudly, “I still want to tell him. Every time we meet, he’s always talking about his little brothers and sisters.”
Kids love to compare.
Sonny knew he couldn’t match Titus when it came to numbers, but at least now he had a little brother too. He didn’t have to envy Titus anymore for being an older brother.
He couldn’t stand not showing off — otherwise, he wouldn’t eat or sleep well.
No way!
Serenity didn’t bother to call out her nephew’s bluff. Everyone knew Sonny had the best appetite and slept like a rock.
Children lived such carefree lives.
Sonny was the little treasure of several big families — everyone adored him.
He was the happiest, most worry-free kid around.
“Mom, try calling Titus.”
Titus used a different number every time he called his friends.
Liberty figured the old doctor probably arranged that on purpose.
Without a permanent number, no one could easily track down Titus.
Liberty decided to contact Jane first.
When Jane answered, she immediately said, “Sis, I saw Seren’s post — she had the baby! Congratulations to her!”
“She gave birth and was discharged today,” Liberty replied. “Thank you for sending your blessings to Seren.”
When Serenity posted the news on her social media, Jane had already liked the post, congratulated her, and even called her personally.
When the baby’s one-month celebration came around, Jane and her husband planned to come visit — bringing along their twin toddlers, who had just started walking and could barely talk yet.
After a bit of small talk, Liberty got to the point. Smiling, she said, “Sonny wants to talk to Titus. Since Titus doesn’t have a fixed phone number, we can only reach him through you.”
“Can you ask Titus to call Sonny? Sonny’s really excited to be a big brother and wants to share the good news with his best friend.”
Jane agreed right away.
It was the weekend, so Titus didn’t have kindergarten, but he was still busy — practicing medicine, learning how to identify herbs, and helping his master dry them. His schedule was packed.
The old doctor loved his apprentice dearly but was very strict with him.
If Titus messed up, he’d get punished — usually by having to copy medical texts, often through tears.
One time, after getting punished, the little guy waited until his master fell asleep in the middle of the night. Then he packed two sets of clothes, grabbed his favorite toys, and dragged a small suitcase to run away from home.