Lin Xinyan lowered her head and saw the diamond ring in her daughter’s hand.
She was in a hurry earlier, so her things were left on the bed. Lin Ruixi went up to find her, but she saw something gleaming on the bed instead.
She liked this shiny diamond very much, but she didn’t know its value, as she simply thought it was something fun to play with.
At that moment, Lin Xinyan didn’t know what to do, so she glanced back at Zong Jinghao for his opinion. This was not a normal toy, and she could not make the call.
Besides, how can this be a toy?
However, Zong Jinghao didn’t think it was a big deal. Lin Xinyan didn’t like it anyway, so he was happy that his daughter liked it.
He stroked his daughter’s hair affectionately. “You like it?”
The little girl nodded her head earnestly. “Yes, I like it. It’s so shiny. I have never seen such a shiny stone. Daddy, Mommy, where did you find it?”
She wanted to go and find one too herself.
It was so pretty.
After all, girls liked all things pink and shiny.
Lin Xinyan was speechless.
Stone?
She squatted down to be at eye-level with her daughter and patiently taught her, “Ruixi, this is not an ordinary stone that you can find anywhere. It’s very rare, and you can’t just bring it outside. I’ll help you keep it. When you grow up, I will give it to you, okay?”
If this thing were brought outside and was spotted by some greedy people, she might be at risk, and it would not be worth it.
The little girl didn’t quite understand, but she realized that this stone seemed to be quite valuable.
She looked down at the diamond ring, which was really shiny.
She liked it very much.
Seeing that her daughter was reluctant to let her keep it, Lin Xinyan sighed softly and said, “It’s not that I won’t give it to you, but this thing is very valuable. If a bad guy sees it when you bring it outside, he will snatch it away from you, won’t he?”
The little girl seemed to be able to imagine that someone was going to snatch it away from her as she held the ring tightly in her arms.
Her exaggerated reaction amused Lin Xinyan.
Why didn’t I notice that she likes shiny things so much?
“Can you not take it outside, then?” Lin Xinyan knew she could not talk her daughter into giving it to her anymore. Therefore, she was planning to help her keep it when she started to lose interest.
The little girl hesitated, as the possibility that it would be snatched away scared her. If it were snatched away, she would no longer have it.
Still feeling very reluctant, she handed it to Lin Xinyan. “Mommy, you should keep it and give it back to me when I grow up.”
Lin Xinyan pinched her cheek. “What a good girl.”
The little girl grinned, revealing a set of dazzling white teeth.
“Young Master, Young Mistress.” Aunt Yu walked over. “Master wants you to see him at the study.”
When Lin Xinyan heard that, she then asked her daughter to play on her own and turned to look at Zong Jinghao.
As their eyes met, Zong Jinghao replied calmly, “Alright.”
Lin Xinyan was a little nervous. Zong Qifeng must have wanted to meet them because something was going on, but she didn’t know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.
Zong Jinghao patted her on the shoulders and said, “I’m with you.”
Only then did she feel more at ease.
When they walked to the door of the study, Zong Jinghao looked up and knocked on the door. After the man inside gave them permission to go in, he opened the door and walked in with Lin Xinyan.
Only Zong Qifeng was in the study, and he was practicing calligraphy. When he saw them coming in, he put down the brush and asked them to sit down.
“The two kids are almost old enough to go to school. What’s your plan?” In fact, Zong Qifeng had been wanting to ask why they were not sent to a kindergarten to familiarize themselves with the learning environment. But when he thought that there must be a lot of inconveniences in taking care of two children by herself all these years, he did not raise the question.
They were already six years old now and could go to elementary school in the second half of this year. So he thought that they could go to kindergarten to familiarize themselves with the environment.
“I’ve made the arrangements.” Zong Jinghao had thought of it a long time ago and had made the arrangement before the New Year.
Lin Xinyan looked at him. Why have I never heard about it?
There was no chance for him to tell her in the past few days. Initially, he wanted to tell her today, but he didn’t have a chance to say it because of what happened to Zhuang Zijin.
“Shengdun?” Zong Qifeng asked.
This kindergarten had the best education and environment. Most importantly, it was invested by Wanyue, and their teachers were relatively trustworthy, so he would feel more comfortable sending two of his grandchildren there.
It was often said that parents treated their grandchildren better than they treated their children, and it seemed to be the case for Zong Qifeng. He was more concerned with his two grandchildren than he was with Zong Jinghao back then.
“Yes,” answered Zong Jinghao.
“From now on, you can let us take care of the kids, while you go about your business,” said Zong Qifeng.
He was aware that Zong Jinghao was busy, while Lin Xinyan had her own career too, so he and Cheng Yuxiu would take over the task of looking after the kids.
Due to the wall Zong Jinghao had put up between him and Cheng Yuxiu, the latter did not show up at the study, for fear that he would turn them down.
In fact, during his stay here, he no longer gave Cheng Yuxiu cold stares like he used to, apart from not talking to her.
He had been reluctant to let go merely because of Wen Xian.
Lin Xinyan was willing to follow their arrangements, as she was not very familiar with the situation in the country. Besides, she had no worries about Zong Jinghao’s arrangements.
As everyone was on the same page, the conversation was quite pleasant. After all, they had the same purpose, which was wanting the best for the kids.
After the conversation, Zong Jinghao and Lin Xinyan left the study. When they were about to go upstairs, the doorbell rang.
Aunt Yu went to open the door and saw that Su Zhan was standing wobbly at the door. He did not wear a coat and had just a thin suit on while reeking of alcohol.
She knew him and knew his relationship with Zong Jinghao, so she turned and said, “Young Master, it’s Mr. Su. He seems to be drunk.”
Zong Jinghao frowned. Why does he come here after he’s drunk?
“Xinyan, Xinyan…” Su Zhan leaned against the door frame and shouted.
Lin Xinyan walked over and saw him in his drunken stupor.
Meanwhile, Zong Jinghao shot him a look of despise. “Come in.”
Aunt Yu helped him sit on the sofa in the living room.
Soon after that, Lin Xinyan went to the kitchen to make a glass of honey water and handed it to him. “Drink some honey water to sober up.”
Su Zhan grinned. “Thank you, Xinyan.” Taking the glass, he downed the content in one go.
He handed Lin Xinyan the glass. “Can you give me another glass?”
Lin Xinyan took it and went to make him another one. Only this time, he did not finish it.
“So tell me what’s the matter?” Lin Xinyan sat down beside Zong Jinghao.
Su Zhan looked at Lin Xinyan grievingly. “You have to help me, Xinyan. Qin Ya doesn’t want me anymore.”
On New Year’s Eve, Qin Ya had even appeared at the ward and counted down with him and the old lady, who was also in a good mood.
But in the past two days, he could not reach Qin Ya, as she refused to see him and even avoided him.
Lin Xinyan frowned. “Are you having a fight?”
She was not worried about Su Zhan, but Qin Ya.
Women in a relationship were more sensitive and vulnerable than usual.
At this point, he had to tell the truth, “You see, I have an ex-girlfriend. She came back, and we met several times…” Then he hurriedly explained, “We only met up and talked. Nothing else. But Qin Ya doesn’t believe me and insists on breaking up with me.”
Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, she stood her ground and supported Qin Ya.
Su Zhan and Qin Ya are already in a relationship, so why does he still want to see his ex-girlfriend?
“Do you still have feelings for your ex-girlfriend?”
“No.”
“Why did you want to see her, then?”
Facing Lin Xinyan’s tough question, Su Zhan was at a loss for words. After a long silence, he found a suitable explanation. “Well, we are still friends-”
“I can’t help you.” Lin Xinyan interrupted him decisively. After knowing Qin Ya for so many years, she knew what kind of person she was. “She isn’t an unreasonable person, so you must have crossed the line, otherwise, she won’t be so determined to break up with you. Considering that she had promised to marry you, she must have certain expectations. The fact that she could break up with you decisively shows that you must have broken her heart.”
“Yes, it’s my fault.” Su Zhan admitted that he was wrong and shouldn’t meet Liu Feifei without telling Qin Ya. However, he believed that he should be given another chance instead.
