"To be a godmother?" Zhang Hualian never considered this possibility. Tang Jun intended to care for Zhu Liniang for life, and if she, as his mother, proactively suggested adopting Zhu Liniang as a goddaughter, it would be like rejecting Zhu Liniang.
Zhang Hualian hadn’t even thought about these things.
"If Auntie doesn’t mind, just pretend I didn’t say anything. It was impolite of me," Zhu Liniang immediately changed her tone.
Zhu Liniang understood the Tang Family’s circumstances. Although they originated from rural areas, each member of the Tang Family turned out to be very successful. Zhang Hualian’s three children were all exceptionally accomplished. If it weren’t for the connection with Zhou Jun, she wouldn’t have such a deep bond with the Tang Family, nor would she receive such special care from them.
"No, no, no."
Zhang Hualian immediately grasped Zhu Liniang’s hand, looking at her with excitement. She hadn’t expected Zhu Liniang to make such a gesture.
"Liniang, do you... really want to acknowledge me as your godmother?" Zhang Hualian couldn’t help but ask again.
Zhu Liniang nodded with a smile, saying, "As long as Auntie doesn’t mind."
"Auntie doesn’t mind, it’s just that..." Zhang Hualian paused, saying, "I know, Xiao Jun told you that he wanted to look after you and your son for life, and you..."
"Auntie, I told Tang Jun it would be more appropriate for us to be like siblings. If we actually became a couple, it would just harm both Xiao Jun and me," Zhu Liniang said sincerely and earnestly. "If Tang Jun never wants to marry because of me, I would feel incredibly guilty and wouldn’t be able to sleep at night."
"Liniang, I..." Zhang Hualian listened to Zhu Liniang’s words and didn’t know what to say, so she tightly held her hand, saying, "Liniang, from now on, you are my real daughter."
...
When Zhang Hualian and Tang Zhengde decided to acknowledge a goddaughter, it surprised everyone. Tang Yue discreetly asked, "Mom, who brought up this idea of having a godmother?"
"It was Liniang who proposed it."
Zhang Hualian explained, and after listening, Tang Yue said, "Mom, from now on Liniang is my real sister."
Tang Jun also sought out Zhang Hualian to understand the situation. Knowing that it was because of him that Zhu Liniang felt troubled, he felt embarrassed and realized that his previous naive ideas were immature. Gratitude can be expressed in many ways, and marrying Zhu Liniang wasn’t the only form of gratitude.
He didn’t love Zhu Liniang, and no matter how well he treated her and her son, a loveless marriage wouldn’t bring happiness.
Now, Zhu Liniang resolved this issue by acknowledging Zhang Hualian as her godmother and Tang Zhengde as her godfather. Tang Jun felt a bit embarrassed, but he also thought it was a good idea. With this godfamily bond, the two families would become closer, and he could continue taking care of Zhu Liniang and her son as a brother, aligning with his original intention of repaying kindness.
When it came to acknowledging a godfamily relationship, Tang Jun was more proactive than anyone.
The Tang Family invited close friends and family over for a meal, including Meng Jin and his wife, Tang Mingli and his wife, the Jin Family, and others, filling two large tables for what turned out to be an official recognition ceremony.
Even Yuan Yu was invited to join the family dinner.
Tang Jun and others started calling her ’Sister Li,’ while Zhou Cheng addressed them as uncle, aunt, their aunt by marriage.
Tang Yue promptly handed over a red envelope that had been prepared in advance, and on this day, Zhou Cheng received so many red envelopes that his hands were sore.
After being discharged from the hospital, with the Tang Family’s nourishment, Zhou Cheng regained all the weight he had lost and now looked particularly cheerful with smiling eyes.
"Doctor Yuan."
While Yuan Yu was in the courtyard, Zhu Liniang purposely sought her out for a conversation.


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