After the breakup, the abstinent president got married and had three babies

"Are you planning to make soup for me again?" Old Master Xia looked at Xia Lin sideways and asked sarcastically.

"Do you want love?" Xia Lin rolled his eyes at him and answered bluntly.

Faced with his son's rude attitude, Old Man Xia was not angry. He just said calmly: "When are you going to send that turtle back? Don't let it starve while you're raising it."

After saying that, he looked at Xia Lin with a slightly reproachful look.

After hearing this, Xia Lin's mouth twitched involuntarily, and a nameless fire instantly rose in his heart.

He was about to open his mouth to retort when he suddenly felt a soft hand tightly grasping his arm.

When he turned around, he saw Zhong Yanyan looking at him with a worried look on her face and shaking her head slightly.

This made Xia Lin, who was already furious, feel even more angry and helpless, but he finally suppressed his anger, picked up the turtle, turned around and walked quickly towards the pool outside the door.

Old Master Xia couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at Xia Lin's departing back.

Although the laughter was light, it contained a hint of relief and joy.

Then, he slowly stood up and followed Xia Lin at a leisurely pace. Zhong Yanyan stood where she was, quietly watching the father and son walk away.

After a while, she seemed to realize that it wasn't appropriate for her to continue following them, so she stopped and decided to give them some space to be alone. After all, there were some knots in their hearts that needed to be untied by the father and son themselves.

At this time, the housekeeper came over with a smile on his face and said to Zhong Yanyan enthusiastically, "Young Madam, please have lunch here before going back."

The reason why the butler was so happy was that when he saw the young master coming back with the turtle, he knew in his heart that the young master had truly let go of the grudges of the past.

In this way, the atmosphere of the whole family will become much more relaxed. Now, Master Mu is helping to take care of the old master's illness, and the things that happened in the past have been handed over to Master Lin to deal with. The old master can finally rest in peace.

Faced with the housekeeper's cordial invitation, Zhong Yanyan did not hesitate at all and replied with a smile, "Okay, then I'll trouble you to arrange it."

After receiving the affirmative answer, the butler nodded happily, then turned to the kitchen and told the chef to prepare a sumptuous lunch.

On the other side, Xia Lin came to the pool and carefully placed the turtle in his hand into the water.

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Grandpa Xia's voice came from behind him: "Lin'er, Dad is sorry for keeping it from you for so many years..." Grandpa Xia's tone was full of guilt and self-blame.

He knew very well that no matter what his original difficulties were, the fact that his son's feelings were hurt was an unchangeable fact.

So, today he decided to admit his mistake to his son honestly, hoping to get his forgiveness.

"Can a simple 'I'm sorry' wipe out everything?"

"Have you already planned that after all this is settled, you will go directly to my mother and use your death to force me to forgive the mistakes you have made?" Xia Lin stared at the man in front of him, his voice trembling slightly with anger as he questioned him.

Old Master Xia obviously did not expect to be questioned in this way. He was stunned at first, with a look of surprise on his face, but he quickly regained his composure and nodded slowly to indicate his agreement.

"That's right, Lin'er, that's exactly what I thought at that time. I love you, there's no doubt about that, but my deep affection for your mother is even more unforgettable. I love you more because of your mother." When he said this, Grandpa Xia's eyes became a little dim, as if he was immersed in distant memories.

"Do you know? When I first heard the tragic news of your mother's passing, my world instantly collapsed. I felt like a soulless body, wandering in this world like a zombie."

"At that moment, I really wanted to follow her and leave this world together. But every time I saw your helpless and pitiful face, I thought of those old guys with ulterior motives who took the opportunity to come to our door."

"So, I had to suppress the huge grief in my heart and choose to continue living. After all, I know very well that I have the responsibility to protect you!" As Mr. Xia spoke, he stretched out his hand, as if he wanted to pat Xia Lin's shoulder, but finally stopped in mid-air. After hesitating for a moment, he slowly retracted it.

"That's why I deliberately made you hate me, hoping that you would stay away from this place of trouble, the farther away the better."

"As long as you live a peaceful life, that's all that matters. As for me, I can only throw myself into my work, trying to numb my broken heart."

"At the same time, I have to quietly wait for those old guys to retire and step down, and watch them walk towards the end of their lives. I keep telling myself that I must live strong no matter what, and I must live longer than them."

"Only in this way can I have the opportunity to submit those crucial evidence and let that hateful Xia Jiye receive the punishment he deserves!"

At this point, Old Master Xia slowly raised his head, looking at the person in front of him with a kind and firm gaze, and said solemnly: "Regarding Xia Jiye's name change, the so-called illegitimate child, that is not the truth."

"Actually, his original surname was Xia, but because his father was imprisoned, he had no choice but to change it to his mother's surname. Later, due to some reasons in our family, he changed back to his original surname."

"And in my entire life, you are the only one I have ever had as my own flesh and blood."

Then, Mr. Xia's eyes dimmed, as if recalling a distant and bitter past. "Did you know? You were actually a premature baby. Back then, when I was young and full of energy, I had a huge argument with your grandfather and insisted on marrying your mother."

"So I took your mother away from the Xia family. At that time, the company I founded was just beginning to gain traction and was in the difficult initial stages. I was extremely busy every day, so naturally, I neglected your pregnant mother."

"When she was only seven months pregnant with you, she unfortunately fell to the ground in an accident."

"Can you imagine? The doctor later told us that if we had brought you here any later, not only you, but even your mother's life would have been in danger! Every time I think back to that moment, I can't help but feel a pang of fear."

"When the doctor carefully carried you out of the delivery room, your tiny body weighed only a little over four kilograms, just like a fragile kitten."

"Looking at your petite and pitiful appearance, I didn't even dare to touch you, for fear of hurting you.

Then, you were quickly sent to the incubator for special care, but the doctor said to me solemnly, "This child is too young and too weak. It's still unknown whether he can survive."

"I really couldn't bear to tell your mother this cruel news. So, I could only silently bear this worry and fear alone. While carefully caring for your mother, who has not yet recovered, I also kept a close eye on your condition, fearing any accidents."

"Really, during that period, every day was like walking on a tightrope. I was so nervous."

"Your mother has been eagerly awaiting your arrival. Her care for you is so intense that even I, as your father, can't help but feel a little jealous. Because of this, I dare not reveal a single word about your true situation to her."

"Besides, because of you, your mother could no longer bear other children. If anything had really happened to you, I think she would have left me without hesitation. But thankfully, you eventually grew up healthy and strong thanks to your tenacious vitality!"

"Really? Your grandfather doesn't like the Ou family, so he repeatedly opposed me being with your mother. If anything happens to you, she will definitely feel that she doesn't have your grandfather's approval. And if I don't have children in the future, she will leave without hesitation. Your mother loves me very much, the kind of love that is willing to give up herself, so how can I bear to let her down?"

"How could I possibly have a mistress outside? You said Zhou Min was my mistress, so I hit you. It was because you insulted me and your mother, not because I was angry."

"Of course, I shouldn't have hit you. I'm sorry!" said Mr. Xia with a guilty look on his face.

When Xia Lin heard this apology, he couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

From childhood to adulthood, he had never heard his father apologize so humbly. However, the love his father gave him when he was a child was still vivid in his mind and deeply imprinted in his heart.

What impressed him most was that his father always taught him to be obedient and sensible, and to make his mother happy.

As long as he can make his mother smile, his father will satisfy him without hesitation no matter what he wants.

And on this point, the father whom he always called old man never broke his promise.

"Actually, I initially thought there was some kind of connection between you, Zhou Min, and Xia Jiye, so I didn't dare tell you what my mother said to me before she died. I felt you didn't deserve it."

"At that time, my mother was lying on the ground with her last breath. With her last bit of strength, she said to me, 'I will never regret marrying you.'"

"Moreover, my mother also told me that you made a promise to her. Only after you have completed what you promised her will you be qualified to meet her. Otherwise, she will never be willing to see you."

When Xia Lin said this, his eyes had already turned red and tears were welling up in his eyes.

When Old Master Xia heard this, he laughed and his face became moist.