Although he knew that Han Jiazheng had some ulterior motives towards his wife, Han Jiazheng and Yao Yao hadn't even met many times.

Could their relationship have gotten so good that they could have adopted Yao Yao's son as their godson? Absolutely not!

Since he has no relation to Yao Yao, and given their meager relationship, it's impossible for a scion of a prominent family to condescend to be his son's godfather.

After all, at that time, in the eyes of aristocratic scions like Han Jiazheng, Chen Qishan was nothing more than a country bumpkin and a roughneck.

His clothes were rustic and his behavior was somewhat vulgar, completely lacking the demeanor and temperament of a scion of a prominent family.

However, what was unexpected was that Han Jiazheng actually wanted his son to become his godfather.

Is it really because he has a unique perspective and can see the hidden potential in Chen Qishan?

Or is there some other reason behind this? This question made Chen Qishan wonder.

Chen Qishan couldn't help but scratch his head as he thought about it, but that was all he could think about for now.

Now, the more Chen Qishan thought about it, the more he felt that his son's words made sense.

Indeed, studying is still the best!

His son is only in the first year of junior high school, but his thinking is already much more profound than his.

If he had been a little smarter back then and had taken his son to Han Jiazheng while he was still young, his son and Han Jiazheng would have such a deep bond now!

Chen Qishan couldn't help but sigh, "What a missed opportunity!"

Chen Yibo looked at his father's unguarded expression as he looked at him, and one moment he suddenly realized something, and the next he felt extremely regretful.

Chen Yibo couldn't help but want to cover his face; he really couldn't bear to watch anymore. That's just how his dad was; he always softened his heart in front of him and his mother.

She is also very easily swayed by what he and her mother say. Sure enough, after listening to him ramble on for a long time, she actually believed him.

Although Chen Yibo had never met the so-called godfather, he must have had a purpose in insisting on recognizing him as his godson.

As for what he's after, Chen Yibo doesn't know yet.

After all, he had never met his godfather in person, so how could he know what he was thinking or what his purpose was?

However, regardless of their motives, the Chen family has something to ask for, and the godfather has something to need, so everyone just gets what they want.

The conversation between father and son ended with Chen Yibo achieving his goal.

His son wanted to go to Beijing, so Chen Qishan had to write to his godfather as soon as possible. The next day, Chen Qishan sent a letter to Han Jiazheng in Beijing.

So, as soon as Chen Yibo had a holiday, he excitedly dragged his mother to pick out gifts for the Han family.

The first thing Yueyao thought of was to pick out gifts for the two ladies of the Han family, since the ladies of the house play a very important role in a family.

When a son visits someone's home, men might be less attentive, while women are generally more careful in taking care of children.

So when a son goes to someone else's house, he has to make the lady of the house happy first.

Their embroidery is also quite famous, and can be considered one of the four major embroidery styles.

The needlework is incredibly varied, the embroidery is exquisite and delicate, the colors are vibrant and eye-catching, and the layers are rich and distinct – it's truly remarkable.

The themes of the embroidery are also very wide, including flowers, birds, figures, landscapes and so on, and they have high artistic and collectible value.

So when Yueyao thought about giving gifts, this was the first thing that came to mind—perfect for giving to female elders.

On the day Chen Yibo packed his luggage to go to Beijing, Yueyao had already prepared a lot of gifts for him, all of them packed together in large and small bags.

After all, it's the first time visiting someone's home, so it wouldn't be good to give too little as a gift.

Yueyao spent a week collecting many local specialties as gifts.

The hostess was given handkerchiefs, fans, fine teas suitable for women, pastries, cured meats, and the like.

Men, on the other hand, have cigarettes, fine wines, and various teas.

Looking at the overflowing backpack, Yueyao said with some concern, "So much stuff? Can our son carry it? Maybe I should go with him."

Yueyao hesitated a little when she said this.

This was Chen Yibo's first time traveling far from home, and it was to visit relatives.

Yueyao was supposed to go with her son, but the thought of taking a train for a whole day and night made her shudder. In the end, she decided against it.

Upon hearing that Yao Yao was leaving him, Chen Qishan quickly said, "It's alright. Our son is almost as tall as you now. It's time for him to go out and experience things on his own. He can't be dependent on his parents for everything in the future."

Chen Yibo grinned and showed off his bright white teeth, reassuring his mother, "Mom, don't worry. Don't you know what I'm like? A day and a night will pass in the blink of an eye."

"Besides, you're not in good health. If we go all the way to Beijing, you'll be exhausted. I can't bear to see you sick."

Yueyao wasn't really keen on going at first, but seeing that her husband and son both said so, she went along with it and nodded.

“Old Chen, why don’t you go to the train station and say hello to the train conductor? Didn’t he ask you for something last time? Go tell him now, and he’ll definitely take good care of our son.”

Yueyao was also a little worried. Why would someone take care of her child for no reason? Would they not take it seriously? But the train conductor had asked her husband for a favor, so he would definitely do his best.

Yueyao spoke with such confidence that she clearly knew her husband was capable of handling these matters.

When Chen Qishan heard that Yao Yao was going to Beijing, his brows were furrowed in worry.

Upon hearing Yao Yao agree not to go, his expression softened instantly, his dark pupils curved like crescent moons, and the corners of his eyes smugly turned upwards.

"Yaoyao is right. After I see my son off on the train, I'll take him to say hello to the train conductor. Don't worry, he needs my help, so he'll definitely take it to heart. Don't worry, Yaoyao."

Chen Yibo, who was initially worried that his mother might impulsively go with him, was already used to seeing his father coaxing his mother again, and consciously went to pack his clothes.

After seeing Chen Yibo off on the train, Yueyao watched the train disappear into the distance and said with some reluctance, "My son has grown up so much, and this is the first time he has left us. The train hasn't even gone far yet, and I'm already starting to miss him."

Chen Qishan held Yueyao's small hand tightly and comforted her, "Our son has grown up and it's time for him to go out and explore. Don't worry, we can enjoy some time alone while he's away."

Chen Qishan's words were loaded with implications and hints.

Yueyao understood immediately, and her small face instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple, delicate and luscious.

People nearby saw the couple and couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Who are those two people standing over there? That woman has such a great presence."

"Yes, the man is tall and strong, with a touch of refinement, while the woman is noble and self-possessed, graceful and composed. They look like a perfect match."

The person next to him nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, and then said, "That's right. That woman is very beautiful, not only in appearance but also in temperament. It's just that the man... he seems familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen him before."

Upon hearing this, the other person smiled slightly and explained, "That's not surprising, after all, good-looking people often have similar temperaments."

"Hmm, perhaps you caught a glimpse of him somewhere, but didn't notice him at the time, which is why you have this feeling of déjà vu..."

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On a side note, what follows is just a little venting of the author's frustrations. I really don't dare to tell anyone else, so I can only vent here. If you're not interested, just ignore what follows.

(Tonight, my mother-in-law's daughter suddenly reminded me that as her sister-in-law, I should be gentler to their mother in front of them.)

Have I never been gentle? Have I never been considerate?

When she was with me, she always told me how badly her mother treated her when she was a child.

I even presumptuously comforted her, saying that life was hard for the elderly in the past, so they didn't care as much about their children...

But I felt wronged. When I told her about something bad about her mother, she accused me of being mean to her mother.

To be honest, I was a little sad at that moment. I thought that since we were all wives, we should know the hardships of being a wife.

Her child is currently being cared for by her mother. Just a second ago today, she was complaining to me that her mother had just called her, saying that her mother always felt that her daughter was spending too much money at home.

I had just finished comforting her when, a second later, she reminded me to be nicer to her mother.

I told them that my temper has been like this for the past thirty years, and I can't change it.

Then she added, "Your bad temper is your own business; no one else needs to put up with it."

At that moment, my heart turned cold. I've been married to her brother for over ten years, and she's never said a word about it. I only quit my previous job this year to work for her, and she says this to me. How can I not think things through?

I'm writing this while crying, and tears are falling uncontrollably in large drops. It's really heartbreaking.

They all know how her mother used to look down on me, and how she ruined my reputation in my husband's family, but they all told me to be understanding. Over the past ten years, I have never held a grudge against their mother.

Tonight, she was the one who started complaining to me about her mother, saying that her mother complains about her daughter spending too much money, and so on.

I empathized and echoed her sentiment, saying that her mother had always been somewhat sexist and hadn't treated my daughter well in the past.

She then turned around and said that her mother had it tough too, since her father had died, and that her mother looked very pitiful now.

She told me not to hold her mother's past bad deeds against her, and said that her mother's temper had been like this for decades and couldn't be changed.

Excuse me, you're telling me to change my temper of the past 30 years, saying that others have no obligation to accommodate me, so why should I accommodate her mother now?

Am I that kind of cheap, worthless person? She's said all the nice things and the mean things herself.

It was only then that I realized I had always been a clown in front of her.

Maybe so. A sister-in-law can't empathize with a daughter-in-law, and a daughter-in-law can't sympathize with her sister-in-law.

My mother-in-law used to often say to me that my eight-year-old daughter never washes the dishes, sweeps the floor, washes her clothes, washes her hair, socks, or shoes at home. She always said that my daughter does nothing at home and that she is very lazy.

Does my daughter just play at home? Doesn't she study during the day? Doesn't she do her homework every day after school?

My daughter is so young, what can she do? Why do you have to be so calculating with her?

We asked you to take care of the children's studies, not for them to serve you instead of you taking care of their logistical needs.

How can I be gentle with a mother-in-law like that?

At first, I trusted my mother-in-law a lot, but she only blamed my daughter for not doing things well, and never blamed my son for being lazy. How can I trust a mother-in-law who favors sons over daughters?

My daughter used to be unable to express herself clearly, and I always believed what my mother-in-law said. But now that my daughter is around ten years old, she has told me a lot about her past grievances, and my heart aches for her. How could I have been so blind to her? Why did I believe her so much? But I haven't told anyone else these things, for fear that they will think I'm making a fuss over nothing.

Do I feel happy like this?

Now I rely on my mother-in-law's daughter for a job, and I can't even express my dissatisfaction. I have to swallow all my grievances. In the middle of the night, I want to cry too (I'm crying while washing my face right now).

Sigh... It's my husband's fault for being so useless and unable to support the family, so this is all I can do! Everyone suffers losses in life.

I can't post on WeChat Moments, QQ Moments, or any other short videos right now.

I can't tell anyone about my grievances, so I can only vent here quietly. I have to digest my frustrations myself. I don't want anyone I know to see this...

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