The atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Everyone was glad as Zong Yanchen was finally home after a long time, but it was at the time of Cheng Yuwen’s death, so they couldn’t help but feel sad at the same time.
Zong Yanchen asked, “How is dad and mom?”
Zhuang Jiawen replied, “Death is inevitable. Although they are sad, they’re still doing fine as they understood life and death is just a part of nature.”
When they walked out of the airport, Zhuang Jiawen supported Zong Yanchen to his car. He turned to look at Wen Xiaoji and gestured him and Chen Shihan to ride another car. “Uncle, Aunt, please ride this car.”
“Alright.” Wen Xiaoji seemed calm, but Chen Shihan didn’t bother to hide her anger.
“This is Yanchen’s medicine.” She handed over a bag, which contained Zong Yanchen’s medicine and prescription.
Zhuang Jiawen took the bag and noticed that Chen Shihan was moody. He smiled and asked, “What happened to aunt?”
“Don’t mind her. She’s mad at me. Go on, we’ll follow behind.” Wen Xiaoji wrapped his hand around Chen Shihan’s waist.
Reluctant to let him do as he pleased, Chen Shihan broke free from his arms and got into the car alone.
It was so obvious that she was angry.
Zhuang Jiawen smiled. “Uncle, did you upset her?”
Wen Xiaoji didn’t want to look too bad in front of his nephew, so he laughed. “It’s fine. She’s going through menopause, so she’s throwing a fit.”
Zhuang Jiawen was speechless.
Wen Xiaoji got into the car. “Let’s go. We shall not waste any more time here.”
Zhuang Jiawen knew he was trying to conceal the fact that they were quarreling, so he didn’t inquire any further and helped Zong Yanchen got in the car.
“Let me sit with Yanchen.” Shen Xinyao suggested, in the hope to take care of Zong Yanchen since he was visually impaired.
Zhuang Jiawen nodded in agreement and reached out to caress her head. “Good girl.”
Shen Xinyao glared at him. “Get lost! You’re only one year older than me, so don’t make yourself look like an adult. You’re also a kid in front of Yanchen.”
Zhuang Jiawen grinned. “Yanchen is older than me, but we will have kids first.”
At a loss for words, Shen Xinyao rolled her eyes at him and wanted to kick him. How can he say something like this out loud? So reckless!
“What are you staring at? I’m telling the truth. Yanchen still hasn’t got a girlfriend, and I’m already married. He can’t keep up with me. Am I right, Yanchen?” Zhuang Jiawen smiled smugly.
Zong Yanchen knew him well, so he played along with him. “Yes.”
“See. Even he admits it. Yanchen, let’s make a bet.” He started the engine and turned around to look at Zong Yanchen.
Zong Yanchen asked, “What are we betting on?”
Zhuang Jiawen cleared his throat and announced, “How about… the one who has kids later has to take over the family’s business? What do you think?”
Guan Jing would retire eventually, so someone had to take his place. Ever since Zhuang Jiawen graduated, he had been working in the Company with no freedom of life.
I’ll definitely win this bet since Yanchen still doesn’t have a girlfriend.
Zong Yanchen chuckled. “You’re confident that you can win?”
Zhuang Jiawen replied with confidence, “Of course.”
Zong Yanchen said, “Alright. I’m in. If you win, I’ll take over the company and provide you with money to travel the world with Yao. Otherwise, you’ll have to work and provide for me.”
“No problem. Don’t go back on your word when the time comes.” Zhuang Jiawen was extremely confident.
Zong Yanchen replied with ease, “I’m a man of my word.”
“Yao, you’ll have to work harder for a baby.” Zhuang Jiawen turned around to look at her.
Shen Xinyao was so annoyed that she refused to answer.
How could you say this in front of me? This is so embarrassing!
You’re so annoying!
She glared at him.
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