Chapter 190.2
Editor: Jodi
Lin An Lan trusted in Cheng Yu’s promise completely. After all, Cheng Yu was Cheng Feng’s son. If Cheng Feng could deny Jiang Xu’s existence and ignore him for so many years, then with Cheng Yu, who had inherited some of his father’s traits, and with how much he loved him, he had no doubt that Cheng Yu would show the child exactly why “dad was dad” through his actions if the child they raised were to be disrespectful to him.
“I know.” He told him, “It’s because I know you love me the most that I’m confident.”
Cheng Yu nodded, then added, “Even after we have this child, I still plan to adopt another one.”
“Why?” Lin An Lan didn’t think it was necessary. “Is it because you think one child would be too lonely, so you want to give them a companion?”
“Of course not.” Cheng Yu said. “It’s because this child will definitely take my surname, so I want to adopt another child who would take yours. Lin is a beautiful surname, and I really like it.”
Lin An Lan froze for a moment. He also liked his surname, as it was his adoptive father’s. They had given him a new name and a new life.
He also really hoped that he could give another child a new name, a new life.
However he never expected Cheng Yu to think so far ahead for him.
He had been worried that he might get hurt, but how could that happen? With Cheng Yu around, constantly and proactively looking out for him, always trying to give him the best of everything, there was no way he’d be hurt.
He wouldn’t even have to suffer the smallest setback.
“Alright then.” He told him, “Having two children is also nice. The house will be more lively. Our family was actually supposed to have two kids. My parents once had another son, but I never got to meet him. I’ve heard about him though—he was a really good person. If I had met him sooner, I’m sure he would’ve been a very good big brother.”
“He would’ve been.” Cheng Yu smiled, “So now, you can help your child choose a big brother—a really good one, the kind of brother you wish you had.”
Lin An Lan felt a surge of happiness. Cheng Yu always knew how to say the right things, turning simple words into something beautiful and touching.
Reaching out, he hugged him, whispering, “Mm.”
“But I can promise you this, no matter how many kids we have, you’ll always be my favorite.”
“That makes me really happy.” Lin An Lan replied.
Then he smiled as he hugged him.
Not far away, Cheng Feng, who had just come up the stairs frowned in confusion when he saw this scene from a distance. He just couldn’t understand—how were these two still so lovey-dovey after being together for so many years?
Weren’t they tired?
Today’s Cheng Feng felt that his son was simply this century’s love saint!
After Cheng Yu and Lin An Lan were done with their discussion, they decided to go ahead with adopting the child.
Cheng Xiao was quite satisfied, and for the first time since the funeral, there was finally a smile on his face, the lifeless expression from before long gone.
“Here, An An, try this. The chef just learned how to make it—the meat is especially tender. Have a taste.”
A little flattered, Lin An Lan tried a piece hurriedly. Then he nodded, “It’s pretty good.”
“Isn’t it? You and Xiao Yu should come home more often for dinner. The new chef I hired used to cook for state banquets, you know.”
Lin An Lan: …That’s really not necessary.
They had only agreed to adopt a relative’s child, there was no need to go this far. Really, it didn’t warrant all this.
And seeing this, Cheng Yu stepped in at just the right moment, “An An and I discussed it, and besides adopting this child, we’re planning to adopt another one too.”
“Another one?” Cheng Xiao was confused. “Why?”
“Having two children at home, growing up together as companions, is better for them.”
“Didn’t you grow up just fine on your own?”
“So, Grandpa, you’re willing to let old Aunt’s great-grandchild take the An An’s surname?”
Cheng Xiao: …
Cheng Yu smiled, “See? Doesn’t having two kids sound like a better idea now?”
Cheng Xiao: …
Cheng Feng was reluctant. “Is that really necessary?”
“Our child, our decision, so if we think it’s necessary, then it is.”
Cheng Feng: He wanted to say something else, but then suddenly thought of Jiang Xu and realized that no matter what he said, Cheng Yu wouldn’t listen, because to him, Jiang Xu wasn’t necessary either.
So he kept quiet.
Cheng Xiao looked at them, father and son, thought about it, and consoled himself, “That works too, I guess.”
Then he added, “This way, you both get a child with your surname, which seems fair.”
He was getting old, and was no longer as fierce or as willing to fight as he had once been. Besides, after having reached this stage in life, he was tired. What’s more he didn’t have any energy left to argue anymore.
If his grandson was willing, then so be it. After all, his grandson had already done what he wanted him to do, so there was no need to demand more.
Cheng Yu was a little surprised by how agreeable both his dad and grandfather were this time. However since it was a good thing, he just smiled and said, “Then it’s settled.”
He added more food to his father and grandfather’s plates. “Don’t worry, I guarantee that both children will be good and filial to you.”
Cheng Xiao: …
Cheng Feng: …
Cheng Feng looked at the food in his bowl and thought to himself: I hope so.
After dinner, Lin An Lan and Cheng Yu went upstairs to check on the baby.
However the baby was asleep, and not daring to disturb him, they just watched him tenderly.
And stopping at the door, Cheng Feng called Cheng Yu out.
Cheng Yu patted Lin An Lan on the shoulder, “You stay here and watch. I’ll be back in a bit.”
With that, he walked out.
Cheng Feng led him to the study, then he looked at his son—his son, who was now about to have his own child.
Over the years, Cheng Yu had never once brought up Jiang Xu in front of him, as if he had never met him, as if he didn’t even know of his existence.
And since Cheng Yu didn’t bring it up, he never mentioned it either. But today, when they discussed the matter of children at the dinner table, he realized that it was finally time to give Cheng Yu a proper explanation.
He needed to tell him that Jiang Xu had never been necessary, that he was nothing more than an unexpected accident.
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