Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 616 - 599: Those Who Are Near Zhu Are Red

Zong Shimeng heard that her younger son had a fever and her daughter was having nightmares, so she wanted to go back. But she was stopped by Lu Jiaxin, who told her to go back a week later.

Lu Jiaxin said, "Call Weikai and Yinyin, say you’re feeling down and are at Bali Island for a holiday, and will go back in a week."

"What if the kids ask me why I’m feeling down?"

Lu Jiaxin said, "Just come up with an excuse, let them know it’s your brother-in-law’s fault. By the way, this time your in-laws are quite good, they didn’t just blindly favor their son."

It was because they forced Hu Zhifeng to stay home and look after the children that he realized how hard it was for Sister Shimeng. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have given in so soon.

Zong Shimeng said, "My father-in-law always believed that a harmonious family leads to prosperity. My mother-in-law is stubborn and controlling, but she really dislikes that Fox Spirit outside. It was my mother-in-law who forced that woman to have an abortion."

Lu Jiaxin felt it was already quite good, at least better than those mothers-in-law who treat their daughters-in-law as enemies and even think it’s fine for their sons to have illegitimate children outside.

In the evening, Zong Shimeng called home. The maid answered the phone and was happy to hear her voice, "Madam, it’s the eldest madam, the eldest madam’s call."

Mrs. Hu, hearing it was her daughter-in-law, hurried to answer, "Shimeng, where are you now?"

Zong Shimeng said, "I’m with Jiaxin in Bali Island. Mommy, I was really mad that day, just wanted to get out and clear my head."

Mrs. Hu expressed understanding, "Don’t be angry, your father and I have already scolded him. We’ve made him stay home to take care of the kids these few days, so now he knows how hard it is for you."

If it was before, she would have surely scolded her, thinking how can a mother leave her children and go play. But now she doesn’t dare; what if she really wants a divorce, what about the grandchildren? She and Zhifeng can’t take good care of the kids. What if the eldest son remarries someone troublesome, she’d live twenty years less.

Zong Shimeng pinched herself and then choked up, "Mom, I know you care for me. But Zhifeng, Zhifeng he... Mom, I really don’t know how to go on with this life."

Mrs. Hu said firmly, "The same way you’ve lived before, that’s how you’ll live in the future. Rest assured, Zhifeng has already promised to send that woman to Australia. Mom can assure you, everything at home belongs to Kai Kai and the other two brothers. Even the five percent of shares under Zhifeng’s name, in time, we’ll make him transfer them to Weikai."

"Shimeng, at first, Mom wanted to force her to have an abortion, but Zhifeng said she couldn’t be a mother again if she does. I’m afraid forcing her to have an abortion would make her go crazy and harm Weikai. Although there are bodyguards, nothing is foolproof."

Afraid Zong Shimeng would have doubts, she used the Nie Family as an example, "You know what happened recently in the Nie Family. Just because Nie Manli didn’t handle things well back then, now Nie Jingshu has to go to jail. Shimeng, sometimes you have to leave a bit of leeway and not be too harsh, or you bring trouble upon the kids."

Zong Shimeng originally had concerns, but after hearing this, she had none. The kids are her life: "Mom, I don’t want to go back so soon."

Mrs. Hu was very accommodating this time, "It’s okay, it’s okay. Stay there and enjoy yourself a bit longer, Zhifeng is there to care for the kids, no need to worry."

"Thank you, Mom."

As they were speaking, the kids came back. Zong Shimeng had timed the call precisely. She told the three kids she was out on business and would be back in a few days.

Hu Weikai said, "Mommy, I already know. Daddy wants to divorce you for another woman. Mommy, if you really divorce Daddy, we’ll all go with you."

He had heard it from the maid at home and almost went to find Hu Zhifeng at that moment. But he held back at the last moment, thinking the maid’s words couldn’t be trusted; he had to hear it from Mommy.

Zong Shimeng’s heart warmed, although the kids were usually a handful, they stood with her when it mattered most: "Don’t believe it, it’s nothing. I just had a fight with your dad, feeling down and went out to clear my head, I’ll be back in a few days."

"Mommy, is that true? You’re not lying to me?"

Zong Shimeng said with a smile, "When have I ever lied to you? Don’t worry, I’ll be back in a week. Be good while Mommy is not home!"

Hu Weikai promised he would be good. He got all A+ in this exam, and the teacher even praised him today.

This call was very long, lasting nearly two hours. After hanging up, a bright smile finally appeared on Zong Shimeng’s face.

Seeing Lu Jiaxin, Zong Shimeng said with a smile, "I didn’t expect the kids to be so considerate? Especially Yinyin and Kaixu, they’re so naughty they make my chest hurt sometimes."

Lu Jiaxin said, "The kids being considerate is because you taught them well. As for making you angry, their way of thinking is different from ours, we just need to be more open-minded."

Zong Shimeng also tried to adjust herself, "I don’t hope for them to be as smart and sensible as Kai Kai, as long as they study well and have something they enjoy doing."

For the kids in their family, as long as they don’t go down the wrong path, they’ll be well-provided for in their lifetime. Of course, if they achieve something, it would make their mother even happier.

Lu Jiaxin said cheerfully, "Let’s go out to sea and play tomorrow."

"Okay."

When Hu Zhifeng heard that Zong Shimeng would be away for another week, he really wished he could call and have her come back immediately. But he could only think about it, now he dared not provoke Zong Shimeng more, or he’d make himself suffer for another ten days or so.

Mrs. Hu saw his gloomy expression and heavy dark circles, "Tomorrow is Saturday, I’ll watch the kids, you take a day off."

Hu Zhifeng’s first reaction was happiness, but thinking of his mother’s old age, he couldn’t bear to let her be burdened, "No, Weikai and Weixu like horse riding, right? I’ll take the three of them to the ranch tomorrow. You’ll just have to look after Xiaobao."

Mrs. Hu didn’t refuse when he insisted. That woman outside might give birth to the child, but once she goes to Australia they’ll rarely see each other, and with less time together, feelings will naturally fade. If she has any more ideas, it’s just wishful thinking.

By day, he took the children to the ranch to play, and by night he met with Nie Zhan for a drink. They went to a restaurant instead of Hu Zhifeng’s favorite nightclub.

Hu Zhifeng felt a bit helpless but couldn’t say much to Nie Zhan. First, he was the one who invited Nie Zhan so he had to go along with him; second, Lu Jiaxin was too formidable, he couldn’t bring himself to make his buddy suffer because of him.

After two glasses of wine, Hu Zhifeng said, "Ah Zhan, Miss Lu is really something, your sister-in-law now dares to leave home because of her influence."

Nie Zhan didn’t like hearing this and said, "That has nothing to do with Jiaxin, it’s because you messed up outside and made your sister-in-law angry. Brother Feng, what if she really divorces you?"

Hu Zhifeng silently took a bite of food, swallowed it and said, "I never thought about it before, your sister-in-law’s nature wouldn’t lead her to divorce me. But now..."

Now he couldn’t be sure anymore. But one thing was certain, he wouldn’t agree to divorce.

Understanding his thoughts, Nie Zhan said, "Then apologize properly when your sister-in-law returns. Brother Feng, Father has always said that a harmonious family leads to prosperity, and I think it’s quite true. Look at me and Jiaxin, deeply in love, and my career has always been smooth; then look at Fu Ye, whose foreign trade company can’t stay afloat, but when he was dating Miss Yu, his company was thriving."

Hu Zhifeng said nothing, sometimes silence means agreement.

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