New ink fragrance in old times

At this time, Tang Zhi's eyes stayed on Tang Ming for a moment, signaling him to calm down. Then he turned to Zhao Yue'e, his tone filled with sincerity and self-blame:

"Your words make sense, sister-in-law. It's our Tang family's fault for being negligent. Tang Xin is indeed outrageous. A married daughter is like spilled water. A married girl should behave like a girl. I apologize to you and Yaya on her behalf."

Zhao Yue'e was slightly taken aback. She didn't expect the other party to be so direct, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "Brother, you are too kind."

Tang Ming mustered up his courage, took a step forward, and said in a trembling voice:

"Mom, I... I know what I did was wrong. I hurt Yaya and the children. But I really regret it. I want to make amends. Please give me a chance."

Tang Zhize's expression was firm: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, the Tang family will give you an explanation as soon as possible. I hope our two families can take this opportunity to reconcile."

Lin Wenhong and Zhao Yue'e looked at each other and saw hesitation and vacillation in each other's eyes. They were obviously moved by Tang Zhi's proposal.

Tang Zhi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had taken the first step and things would go much more smoothly from now on.

He continued, "I won't act like an elder and force Yaya and the children to go back. I think the children miss their grandfather very much, so why not let them stay here for a few more days to strengthen their relationship. Our two families can also take this opportunity to communicate more and resolve any conflicts in our hearts."

After hearing this, Tang Ming was excited and was about to say something, but was gently stopped by Tang Zhi. Tang Zhi used his eyes to signal him that now was not the time yet and everything needed to be done slowly.

Zhao Yue'e felt a little relieved after hearing Tang Zhi's words. But she knew that this matter could not be let go so easily. So, she expressed her attitude:

"Brother, I appreciate your kindness. But we can't be so anxious about Yaya's return. We have to resolve the previous issues first before we can discuss taking her back. Otherwise, even if she returns, she won't feel happy."

Tang Zhi nodded quickly. He turned to look at Tang Ming and sternly scolded him, "Tang Ming, Tang Ming, look at you, what good things have you done!"

After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Lin Wenhong and Zhao Yue'e, his tone firm: "Brother Wenhong, sister-in-law, I, Tang Zhi, promise here that this matter will be handled beautifully."

Outside, the cold wind raged, whistling against the windows, as if adding a bit of difficulty to the road to reconciliation. But in the main room, despite the charcoal brazier for warmth, it was still difficult to dispel the chill rising from the bottom of my heart.

Zhao Yue'e suggested, "This charcoal fire is not as good as firewood. Why don't we go over to the firewood pile and roast some firewood. It will be warmer."

Tang Zhi nodded: "Okay, thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

"Uncle, you're here! It's so cold, please sit down, please sit down!"

As soon as Shen Xin saw Tang Zhi, he immediately greeted him warmly. While speaking, he nimbly moved a few clean stools from the side and carefully placed them next to the firewood. He also did not forget to gently wipe away the dust on the stools with the rag in his hand, indicating that everyone could sit down and warm themselves by the fire.

Tang Zhi sat by the firewood, turned to look at Lin Wenhong and Han Suniang, pointed at Shen Xin who was busy, and said with a smile:

"Oh, this belongs to your old family, what a thoughtful child! Look at how skillful he is, he keeps the house in perfect order."

Lin Wenhong smiled and replied to Tang Zhi: "Brother, you have a really good eye. This child has been filial and kind-hearted since childhood. Marrying him into our family is a blessing for our family."

Zhao Yue'e also echoed: "Yes, this child is not only hardworking, but also very considerate. She can handle all the big and small matters at home in an orderly manner, which makes me worry less."

Zhao Yue'e looked at Shen Xin's busy figure and gave him a slight wink. Shen Xin understood, smiled and nodded, then left the kitchen.

Lin Wenhong sat by the firewood, feeling the warmth from the flames, and sighed, "This firewood is still so comfortable."

Tang Zhi agreed with a smile: "Yes, in just a moment, my whole body has warmed up."

As she was speaking, Lin Xiya brought Tang Qing, Tang Xin and Tang Shan into the kitchen.

Brother Ming, as soon as Lin Xiya entered the room, her eyes fell on Tang Zhi and Tang Ming. She smiled and greeted them: "Uncle, you are here."

Tang Zhi smiled and nodded to Lin Xiya, then turned to look at Tang Qing, Tang Xin, and Tang Shan who were following behind her, his eyes full of love:

"Tang Qing, I haven't seen you for a while. You've grown taller. And Tang Xin and Tang Shan, they've all grown up so beautifully."

No one spoke, and the scene was a little awkward. Lin Wenhong smiled and said to Tang Ming, "Ming'er, you haven't seen each other for a long time. This is a good opportunity to have a good chat."

Tang Ming nodded gratefully and said to Lin Wenhong, "Thank you, Dad. I was just thinking of chatting with Yaya and the others."

At this moment, Lin Xiya suddenly remembered something. She turned to Lin Wenhong and Zhao Yue'e and said, "Dad, Mom, Linlin should be awake by now. I'll go check on her."

Tang Ming stood up immediately and said, "I'll go with you. I want to see Linlin too."

Watching Tang Ming and Lin Xiya leave, Tang Zhi sighed, "These two kids have a knot in their hearts. It's a good opportunity for them to talk and untie the knots in their hearts."

Lin Wenhong smiled and nodded: "Yes, brother, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Some things have to be solved by themselves, and we can't interfere."

Zhao Yue'e also echoed: "The children have grown up and have their own ideas."

Tang Zhi agreed deeply: "Let's relax, Tang Ming knows what's going on."

Lin Wenhong nodded, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. He turned slightly sideways, his gaze falling on Tang Zhi's slightly weathered face, and slowly spoke:

"Brother Zhi, I'm quite puzzled. Why did the Tang family let you be the lobbyist this time? Given the personalities of those people in the Tang family, they wouldn't dare to deal with such matters in front of you, let alone ask you to come forward in person."

Tang Zhi raised his lips to a wry smile, shook his head, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes:

"Wenhong, you and I have been brothers for many years, and I won't hide anything from you. I don't like getting involved in those intrigues and calculations. But I watched Yaya grow up. She is like my own daughter. How can I not care about her affairs?"

Lin Wenhong couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up. Thanks to you for always being by her side and taking care of Yaya all these years, otherwise I would really worry that she would be wronged."

Tang Zhi sighed, his expression becoming serious:

"This matter is really hard to explain. You know, the Tang family has been getting worse and worse over the years. Especially Tang Xin and the others, they are becoming less and less reliable and their actions are becoming less and less measured."

At this point, Tang Zhi frowned. "The reason I agreed to be a lobbyist is, on the one hand, because I really couldn't bear to see Yaya suffer any injustice, and on the other hand, I also wanted to take this opportunity to have a good talk with you and see if we could find a solution that would satisfy both parties. That's why I agreed to be a lobbyist."

Lin Wenhong knew Tang Zhi well, and understood the seriousness of this matter. "Brother Zhi, don't I know who you are? You've always been clear about your grudges and won't be easily manipulated. I'm really grateful that you came in person this time. Otherwise, if someone else had come, we might have been caught off guard."

Tang Zhi patted Lin Wenhong on the shoulder and said firmly, "We're close friends, so why should we be so polite? This matter concerns Yaya's future, how can I just sit back and watch? Don't worry, I'm here with the Tang family, and I won't let Yaya suffer any loss. However, the final decision still depends on Yaya's own opinion."

Lin Wenhong nodded, agreeing with Tang Zhi's point of view. His eyes revealed a sense of relief. "You're right. This matter is a matter of personal experience. If we interfere, we will only make things worse."

Zhao Yue'e stood up and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Brother, you take a rest. I'll go cook. Let's have a good meal today and you guys can chat."

Tang Zhi: "Thank you for your hard work, sister-in-law."

Shen Xin, Han Suniang and Lu Yue also stood up and walked towards the stove.

Shen Xin said to Zhao Yue'e, "Mom, I'm going to pick some vegetables."

Han Suniang and Lu Yue: "Let's go make a fire first."