Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

in the apartment.

Today was unusually lively, especially with the arrival of my eldest sister, which made Niannian incredibly happy.

After washing up, the three of them squeezed onto one bed.

Niannian was in the middle, with her eldest sister and Song Ci sleeping on either side, while Li Dong slept in another room.

Niannian was also tired from playing today. After the excitement wore off, she quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The older sister carefully covered her with the blanket before sitting up against the headboard.

Song Ci knew that her elder sister must have something to say, so she sat up.

The first topic we talked about was definitely Niannian.

Seeing that Niannian was fast asleep, Song Ci spoke first, "Eldest sister, was handing over Niannian's surname to the Li family something you had decided long ago, or was it a spur-of-the-moment decision today?"

Tang Shi didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "What do you think?"

Song Ci guessed the answer, her eyes reddening slightly, "Big sister, are you willing to do that?"

Tang Shi smiled and said, "What's there to be reluctant about?"

“I am not a good mother. After Niannian was born, I was not able to stay by her side all the time. You raised her for me.”

“Since you have chosen Li Dong, and I have also accepted Li Dong, then Li Dong is Nian Nian’s father.”

"The child takes the father's surname, which is indisputable and there is nothing to consider."

"Actually, I've been thinking about this for a long time, but I just haven't had the opportunity."

"Since we're here at the Li family's place, let's just get this done."

“I can tell that Li Dong treats Niannian as his own daughter. Li Dong’s parents and family members also love Niannian very much.”

"If that's the case, why can't I grant Nian Nian's wish?"

"I already owe Niannian so much. Since I am not capable of giving her happiness, I cannot be a stumbling block on her path to happiness!"

"Another reason I did this is because of you."

This time it was Song Ci's turn to be surprised, "Because of me?"

Tang Shi nodded, "That's right."

"Over the years, I've kept Niannian by my side, and you've endured so much gossip and rumors, and you've never had the chance to find your own love."

"I can't let you live your whole life trapped in a self-imposed prison because of Niannian, can I?"

“If Niannian’s surname is not changed, your relationship with Li Dong will not be legitimate, and you will never be able to truly be together.”

"Just for her own pitiful thoughts, she kept Niannian trapped in the same place. The eldest sister isn't that selfish."

“Now that Niannian has taken the Li family name, there are no obstacles between you and Li Dong, and you can openly become the Li family’s daughter-in-law.”

Song Ci was somewhat moved, and leaned her head into her eldest sister's arms, "Elder sister, doing this... is a bit too cruel to you..."

Tang Shi hugged her younger sister while gently stroking the stray hairs on Nian Nian's forehead with her fingers.

Looking at the child's slightly parted lips as he slept, I couldn't help but feel a tightness in my throat.

She turned her head away from Song Ci's gaze, and using the moonlight streaming in from the window, she lowered her voice and said, "What's so cruel about it? When I abandoned Niannian to you back then, that was when I was truly selfish."

"At such a young age, you had to carry a child without a father, and I don't know how much you should have had to endure."

"At that time, my older sister was too selfish. She only thought about her own future and ignored your feelings."

“Even the first time my child called me ‘Mom,’ you recorded a voice message and sent it to me…”

"Xiao Ci, the people I've wronged the most in my life are you and Niannian..."

Song Ci gripped her wrist tightly, even feeling the coolness of her fingertips. "Big sister, you were in trouble back then, and I volunteered to help you take care of Niannian."

"Besides, you protected me when we were little, now it's my turn to protect you."

"We sisters don't need to say these things."

"But, aren't you going to inform him about changing Niannian's name?"

Although Song Ci did not name names, Tang Shi understood that the "he" his sister was referring to was none other than Qin Zhiyuan, Nian Nian's biological father!

Mentioning this heartless and ungrateful man, Tang Shi's eyes instantly turned cold. "Should I inform him?"

"Heh, what qualifications does he have to get involved in this?"

“I am not qualified to be Niannian’s mother, and he is even less qualified to be Niannian’s father.”

“Niannian’s mother is you, and her father is Li Dong. There’s no need to discuss this with him, and he has no right to object!”

"Don't worry, once your eldest sister arrives in Tianzhou, she won't let anyone hurt you, and she won't let anyone ruin your lives."

"Just live happily ever after, and I'll take care of all the hardships you face outside!"

Song Ci said with relief, "Big sister, Niannian and I don't need your protection. Li Dong can protect us."

Tang Shi also sighed, "Yes, Li Dong is indeed a capable young man."

"Xiao Ci, the best decision I've ever made in my life was entrusting you to Li Dong."

"After what happened yesterday, my older sister can see that Li Dong is a good man and a true man."

"A man who is willing to risk his life for you, you should cherish him."

"When you get married, don't act like a spoiled princess. Be good to your parents-in-law."

"If there is a chance, I want to have children with Li Dong and have a child of our own."

"In this way, we can not only give an explanation to Li Dong, but also to Li Dong's parents..."

Upon hearing this, Song Ci's cheeks instantly turned bright red, her originally fair face becoming as red as an apple. "Big sister... why did you suddenly bring this up out of the blue..."

“Who wants to have his child… I never said that… You know what I’m thinking…”

Tang Shi suppressed a laugh, but didn't expose everything.

Although my younger sister once said that she planned to remain unmarried for the rest of her life for Niannian's sake, and even if she did get married, she would not have children.

They say that once they have their own child, they will feel wronged and resentful.

In fact, Tang Shi had advised her younger sister at the time, not wanting her to sacrifice so much for Nian Nian.

But Song Ci insisted, and she couldn't say anything, so she could only try to persuade him again when the opportunity arose.

Seeing her younger sister's embarrassed expression, Tang Shi could easily understand that her sister's original idea had softened.

In their current state, they have probably already completely surrendered themselves, and are just waiting for things to fall into place.

This finally put Tang Shi's mind at ease.

For a woman, it is always a regret if she cannot bear a child for the man she loves in this lifetime.

If she could make up for this regret for her younger sister, she would have done right by Li Dong!

Thinking of this, the eldest sister couldn't help but joke, "It would be best to have a son, a son and a daughter, to make a complete family."

"When my older sister retires, she can come over and help you take care of your children."

Song Ci neither refused nor agreed, saying with a hint of coquettishness, "Then we'll see what Li Dong is capable of..."