EBE Chapter 309 Chenchen never uttered the word "Mom".
Chapter 309 Chenchen never uttered the word "Mom".
"Alright, you can worry about it all you want. I'm going back now. If you really intend to appeal, then let me know. But I guess your chances of appealing aren't very high," Zhuang Yi continued, then stood up, gave He Yi a meaningful look, and left.
Later, Quan Xinyu returned to the company.
Seeing He Yi deep in thought, seemingly unaware of his arrival, she was taken aback for a moment, then stammered, "President."
He Yi snapped out of his reverie and asked him, "Did you take her home? How was she afterwards?"
"Miss Zheng asked Wen Ya to go home with her. They didn't talk much in the car, but I felt..." Quan Xinyu paused for a moment, then asked, "President, will you appeal?"
"Do you think I should appeal?" He Yi asked in return.
Embarrassed, Quan Xinyu met He Yi's fiery and sharp gaze, and after a moment said, "I don't know. I do hope you won't appeal. Perhaps you've already decided to give up? But I don't think Miss Zheng will give up. Wen Ya will also incite Miss Zheng to continue stirring up trouble."
"So, you need to send someone to keep an eye on them, whether it's Yuanyuan or Wenya. Keep a close eye on their every move, and report to me immediately if anything seems amiss," He Yi said.
"Yes, President, I understand!" Quan Xinyu loudly accepted the order, then unexpectedly added, "Gu Zhiyao is supposed to go to the old house this afternoon to take Chenchen away. Would you like to go and check on her?"
He Yi stiffened slightly but didn't say anything. Quan Xinyu didn't press further and went out to do other things. He Yi opened a drawer and took out a photo.
That was taken when Gu Zhiyao took Chenchen out to play last time. Niu Niu was also there. The three of them took a group photo, and Chenchen asked Gu Zhiyao to send it to his watch, and then forwarded it to him.
He Yi first looked back and forth between the three of them, then his gaze gradually fell on Gu Zhiyao and Niu Niu. Finally, he stared at Gu Zhiyao for a long time and fell into deep thought again.
In the afternoon, Gu Zhiyao did indeed come to the old house.
The old lady already knew the outcome of the lawsuit; Yifei came to tell her.
After listening to the court proceedings, Yifei, mindful of his mother's presence and not wanting to cause trouble for Gu Zhiyao, didn't linger or approach Gu Zhiyao directly. He simply sent her a congratulatory text message before heading straight to the old house.
As the old lady listened to Yifei recount the exciting scene in court, and learned that the lawyer who helped Gu Zhiyao win the case today was the girl Gu Zhiyao had tried so hard to save back then, she couldn't help but sigh, "This is probably karma and good deeds being rewarded. Zhiyao has set a good example."
“Great-grandmother, if you had been there, you would have been moved to tears too. That girl was so brave!” Yifei said, naturally recalling Zhuang Yi’s despicable behavior.
During the recess, he was quite anxious and wanted to comfort them, but his mother was with him the whole time. In such a public setting, he couldn't do as he pleased, so he had to hold back. It wasn't until the court resumed and he saw that Xiaoyu seemed to have been reborn and regained her composure that he felt relieved.
Witnessing the entire process afterwards filled me with amazement, admiration, excitement, and joy!
"I'm already in tears just hearing you say that without even seeing it myself. It turns out that Ayao finally got what she wanted. Although I'm a little reluctant and melancholy, I'll get used to it eventually. Yifei, will you help me comfort and persuade Chenchen later? We still don't know how that will turn out."
“Okay, Great-Grandma.”
They were all waiting for Gu Zhiyao to arrive, and about half an hour later, Gu Zhiyao appeared as expected.
She first stared intently at the old lady and Yifei, her eyes glistening with tears, then walked up to the old lady and said in a trembling voice, "Grandma He, I won the lawsuit!"
The old lady was moved to tears, and repeatedly said "good" to her eyes. "Yifei already told me, and said that the debate was very exciting. Yao, Grandma congratulates you!"
If this congratulation had come from someone else, or if it were about something else, Gu Zhiyao might have naturally replied with a thank you. But at this moment, her throat tightened, and she couldn't say it.
With tears in her eyes, she looked at the old lady and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Grandma He. I will keep my promise and bring Chenchen back to see you every year."
The old lady waved her hand dismissively. "I heard today's lawsuit was very difficult. If anyone should apologize, it's Grandma who should apologize to you. Ah Yi... he was completely bewitched by Zheng Yuanxi. Fortunately, he escaped unharmed. Chenchen is still yours. Just take good care of Chenchen. It's Chenchen's blessing to have such a smart and kind mother like you. Yifei, go and bring Chenchen out."
Soon, Chenchen came out.
When the little guy saw Gu Zhiyao, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down and greeted Gu Zhiyao properly, "Hello, Aunt Gu!"
Hearing this address, Gu Zhiyao felt a little disappointed. She remembered that even though she had told her son that she was his biological mother, Chenchen still seemed to call her Aunt Gu.
However, Gu Zhiyao quickly cheered up, her eyes filled with tenderness and love as always, and smiled as she said, "Chenchen, Mommy won the case. The court awarded custody of you to Mommy. Mommy is going to take you home. Would you like to come with Mommy?"
Chenchen was startled again and stared at her blankly.
Gu Zhiyao's heart clenched again, and the words Wen Ya had said outside the courthouse earlier that day flashed through her mind.
No, I can't let that vicious woman influence me, I can't fall into her trap!
Chenchen is just not used to it. He is still so young, how can we use adult standards to judge and measure him? Everything takes time, and Chenchen is no exception!
Gu Zhiyao shook her head quickly again and continued gently to the little one, "You've just moved to a new environment, so you might not be used to it at first, but Mommy will try her best to help you get used to it. Also, Niu Niu will be with you every day. You can tell Mommy anything that's on your mind, and we'll overcome all difficulties together, okay?"
“Chenchen, your mother has said so much, I think you should call her ‘Mom’ first. Do you know how long she’s been waiting for this title? She dreams about you calling her ‘Mom’ every day,” Yifei suddenly said.
Chenchen looked at her brother, her great-grandmother, and... Aunt Gu, her little lips trembling slightly, but she just couldn't bring herself to call out.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Gu Zhiyao's eyes, and a deep pain shot through her heart again.
"Chenchen, hurry up and call me Mom! Why aren't you calling me?" the old lady urged.
Gu Zhiyao shook her head at them and continued talking to Chenchen, "It's okay, Chenchen, you can call me whatever you like, Mom doesn't mind. Niu Niu was so happy to know her brother was coming home. She was originally clamoring to come with me to pick him up, but her stomach hurt before we left. She's greedy and ate a lot of frozen things, so she got diarrhea. Chenchen, do you want to go see her? She said the medicine is bitter and she doesn't really want to take it. Can you help Mom persuade her to take the medicine?"