Chapter 386: Qin Huairu's Decision

In the evening, Yang Family Villa.

When Yang Qing returned, the villa was already lively.

Yang Rong was very excited; he was desperately lacking trustworthy helpers.

The arrival of the three old brothers could be said to have helped him a great deal.

Long Wu, Hou Liu, and Gui Qi—each had their own strengths, relieving his urgent need.

Since Qin Huairu came to Gangdao, all her resentment and longing for her children were cast aside; her eyes were filled only with towering buildings and beautifully dressed women.

Upon arriving at Yang Qing's villa, she was even more overwhelmed by its luxurious grandeur, feeling uneasy, neither knowing whether to stand nor sit.

After Zhao Man Ting learned Qin Huairu's identity, she did not fawn over her, for she was her son's lover, not a daughter-in-law.

Before her daughter-in-law arrived, she could not possibly give Qin Huairu a pleasant expression.

In Gangdao, such a woman was utterly commonplace—yet she was also a woman with three children, five or six years older than her own son.

Zhao Man Ting did not receive Qin Huairu, and Yang Rong was busy catching up with his old brothers.

Qin Huairu could only follow along with Long Wu's family, staying with Zhao Man Ting, yet Zhao Man Ting did not welcome her.

One can imagine how embarrassed she was.

Liu Ru Yan's eyes, however, darted about, scanning the villa's contents, the light in them flashing incessantly.

When Yang Qing returned home, Qin Huairu sat in the corner like a transparent person, at a loss.

Yang Qing walked over and asked.

"Why are you sitting here alone?"

Would Qin Huairu dare speak ill of Zhao Man Ting? She did not dare, nor did she dare to play the pitiful role.

Zhao Man Ting was truly too noble—in attire, appearance, and bearing—she seemed like an old master; she dared not harbor the slightest resistance.

Seeing Yang Qing made her happy, but she dared not show this joy too openly, lest it provoke Zhao Man Ting's dislike.

"Nothing, I'm waiting for you."

This reason was also sufficient.

Yang Qing nodded, took her hand, and sat with her on a sofa to the side.

Like an old gentleman, he also did not greet Zhao Man Ting.

He was still immersed in his own emotions.

Zhao Man Ting still thought that her neglect of Qin Huairu had made Yang Qing unhappy.

But there was nothing she could do about it; she was now being overly enthusiastic, making her daughter-in-law wonder how to view him.

Her daughter-in-law had borne him two grandsons and a granddaughter.

She still clearly distinguished who was close and who was distant.

Moreover, with outsiders present, she could not bring herself to fawn over her son.

Yang Qing rested a moment, greeted Long Wu's family, then took Qin Huairu to the study.

Seeing such a luxurious study, Qin Huairu did not know where to sit.

Yang Qing roughly pulled her over and had her sit in his arms.

Everyone had come; they could not be sent back, so he would have to assume responsibility.

Embracing this dark-skinned Qin Huairu, Yang Qing surprisingly felt no impulse.

This shows how important a person's appearance is.

"I've already made arrangements on the Mainland side; we can bring the people over."

"However, we need to consult Jia Zhangshi and the children; if they don't want to come, we cannot force them."

Qin Huairu slumped against Yang Qing, speaking weakly.

"Can we bring Bang Geng over?"

"Bang Geng is a boy; she didn't know whether Yang Qing disliked him, so neither daughter said anything."

"The son is more important."

Yang Qing twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Now Jia Zhangshi is their guardian; whether they can come out depends on Jia Zhangshi and the children's own wishes."

"It's not that I won't help; it's simply that the children bear the Jia surname—you understand?"

Qin Huairu startled.

Grief and bitterness surged in her heart.

"He is my own child."

Yang Qing didn't care whether she was hurt.

"What does it matter that you gave birth to them? They bear the Jia name, thus they are Jia Family members—unless Jia Zhangshi refuses."

"Otherwise, it's not up to you or me to decide."

"I have already sent word back; I can offer compensation—it's up to Jia Zhangshi what she thinks."

Qin Huairu was very clear about what Jia Zhangshi thought.

"Then she would surely want Bang Geng, not Xiao Fei and Jia Ling."

Yang Qing thought, and indeed that was the case; given Jia Zhangshi's nature and Yi Zhonghai's virtue, even if Bang Geng wanted to come, they probably would not agree.

The two daughters, conversely, felt no pressure.

Now the two daughters likely had become burdens, unwelcome.

"Sometimes, one must trust fate."

Yang Qing now felt these words deeply.

Human strength sometimes runs out.

No matter how hard you try or how you scheme, the world will not change according to your will.

This might be the principle that the great trend cannot be changed, but small trends can be altered.

An individual's influence is ultimately limited.

Even if you master the butterfly effect, you cannot possibly control the whole world, because there are countless butterflies in this world; you influence the world, and others do too.

After all, you are merely one of them; even if you stir up a storm, it's just a storm, and compared to the huge Earth, it's only a slight influence.

Yang Qing's attitude made Qin Huairu feel a bit desperate; in this era, not having a son is a huge blow for a woman.

She only cried, burying herself in Yang Qing's embrace, sobbing.

Yang Qing could only let her vent; in the TV drama, Qin Huairu gave her whole life to Bang Geng.

Now she wants to declutter.

He can understand, but he won't scheme for Bang Geng on her behalf.

This woman, since she got herself involved and thus bears responsibility, should live wholeheartedly for him.

He doesn't want Qin Huairu to suck his blood here and then go raise Bang Geng.

At least for now, he won't accept it.

Wait until the 1980s; if she still wants to go back, let her go, I won't interfere.

Now he can't accept it; a vampire has been born beside him.

What kind of place is Gangdao? If Bang Geng comes over, who knows what trouble he'll stir up; he doesn't want to spend every day wiping his butt for him.

Qin Huairu cried for a while before accepting this reality.

"Can you give a bit more money?"

Yang Qing rolled his eyes.

"Jia Zhangshi has quite a bit of money, right?"

"Give again, how much?"

"The money is enough for him to grow up and get married; any more, and since you're not by his side, you wouldn't worry he'd pick up bad habits?"

"You know what Bang Geng is like; with Jia Zhangshi, if you really give him too much money, will he still work properly?"

Qin Huairu said nothing, just looking at him.

Yang Qing felt helpless.

"A ten-thousand quota—how much do you want to give? Think it over yourself."

"This money is for the three children; you've decided."

"If the two daughters are willing to come over, that's fine to say; if they don't come, will you give them nothing at all?"

Qin Huairu's newly arisen thought had to be dispelled.

"Then give five thousand? The remaining two girls split it?"

Yang Qing.

"You make the decision; I have no objection."