Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 314

Stealing Your Heart Chapter 314

The two children had the Lin surname?

Whose surname did they take?

“What’s going on?” Wen Qing’s tone grew serious.

It was a long-lasting tradition for children to take their father’s surname. For the older generation, they placed a lot of importance on it.

This time, Lin Xinyan walked over with the soup. Before she could place it on the table, Wen Qing urgently asked, “The children have followed your surname?”

He had a brief understanding of Zong Jinghao’s marriage. As Zong Jinghao was initially reluctant to share, he never told Wen Qing anything about Lin Xinyan. Wen Qing was busy too, so he did not really find out much about Lin Xinyan’s identity and background.

Lin Xinyan was stunned for a moment as Wen Qing’s question arrived too abruptly.

“That’s a long story. In short, it’s because I had disappointed them greatly. With regards to whose surname the kids take, I think that it’s only appropriate for them to take her surname. After all, she’s the one who has raised them.” Naturally, Zong Jinghao could tell that Wen Qing was very bothered and upset about this.

Directly before Wen Qing, he grabbed Lin Xinyan’s hand and pulled her to his side.

“When I got a divorce, I didn’t know that she was pregnant. I only knew afterward…” He did not elaborate on what had happened. However, he made it clear that everything was his fault. Hence, he would not change the children’s surname.

If a child were to take his surname, they could just have another one. In any case, Lin Xinyan agreed with him.

As for Zong Jinghao, he knew that they had divorced for a short while after getting married.

The children’s age seemed to correspond to the series of events.

“The most unfilial act is to not continue your family’s bloodline. Although Xichen is your son, he doesn’t take your surname. What will his identity be in the future? Will he belong to the Zongs or the Lins?” Wen Qing was still insistent that the two children should have to change their surnames.

Nothing would convince him to accept the fact that the children took their mother’s surname.

Zong Jinghao tightened his grip on Lin Xinyan’s hand and stroked the back of her palm. She turned around to look at him.

However, he did not meet her gaze. All Lin Xinyan could see was his chiseled side profile. From this angle, she could even see his eyelashes clearly.

With a soft, yet determined voice, he asserted, “We’re a married couple. We’re one.”

Wen Qing stuttered in fury, “Y-You…”

“What did your Dad say?” he asked, thinking that Zong Qifeng should have had a say in this.

However, Zong Qifeng had a clearer understanding than Wen Qing about what had happened. Hence, he did not oppose the children’s surname.

After all, Lin Xinyan had personally raised the kids for so many years. If she were willing to change their surnames, he would naturally be overjoyed. However, if she were unwilling, he would not force her to do so either.

“He’s gone old and he’s confused. He’s so enchanted by that woman that he can’t even discern between right and wrong.” Wen Qing’s fury rose, upon the mention of Zong Qifeng. He still could not get over how quickly Zong Qifeng had married Cheng Yuxiu after Wen Xian had passed away.

Lin Xinyan’s body stiffened, knowing clearly who Wen Qing was referring to.

Noticing her slight reaction, Zong Jinghao had a vague understanding of why she would feel that way.

Is she so close to Yuxiu that she’d become nervous every time someone would mention her name?

“That happened a long time ago, so I don’t want to dwell on it further. I know that you’re repulsed by it, but I must tell you something.” A serious expression crossed Wen Qing’s face. “Back then, your father could marry her because he had agreed on one condition. However, I realized recently that she might have broken the agreement…”

“Eat first. Let’s continue chatting after the meal. Anyways, there’s no point in digging up the past, right?” Li Jing placed the alcohol in front of Wen Qing.

He thought for a while. After all, Zong Jinghao did not visit that often. If he told him now, he might not even have the appetite to eat anymore. Hence, he uttered to Li Jing, “I’ll listen to you. Help me pour some alcohol.”

Smiling, Li Jing poured a glass each, for him and Zong Jinghao.