Chapter 301: Chapter 301: He Wants to Exchange the Company for He Yuming

Cheng Zhiwei had no appetite, and Zhou Lin put away the cutlery. Both of them remained silent, and the atmosphere quickly became oppressive.

Only the melodious piano music slowly flowed.

"Zhiwei, what are you worried about, worried that I won’t try my best to help?" Zhou Lin’s tone already contained a hint of restrained anger.

"I know how wrong I was back then." He steadied his emotions, "But can you give me a trial period, don’t reject me so quickly."

His tone was strained, showing severe emotional fluctuations.

Cheng Zhiwei slightly moved back and leaned against the chair, she tucked her hair behind her ears and quietly looked at Zhou Lin, "You misunderstand, I’m not doubting your help, I’m just... worried about He Yuming."

"He Lanzhi doesn’t like him and even doubted whether he is her son." Cheng Zhiwei paused briefly, as if just casually sighing, "She treats Zhou Ruoki much better than she treats He Yuming."

Zhou Lin’s heart stirred, somewhat understanding the implication behind Cheng Zhiwei’s hesitant statement, "You mean..."

"It’s just a guess." Cheng Zhiwei felt like a villain, this was Zhou Lin’s family matter, she shouldn’t interfere.

But she still thought it was better for Zhou Lin to know the truth, better to give Zhou Ruoki an answer earlier, rather than him being caught between three people.

After all, it was still hoped that the child could grow up in a healthy environment.

"I know." Zhou Lin’s mouth curled up, his eyes uncontrollably sparkling, she ultimately couldn’t bring herself to be so ruthless.

"I’m preparing to send Qiqi abroad."

"Abroad?" Cheng Zhiwei frowned, "He’s still so young, you want to send him abroad?"

"With a mother like Seo Zhenzhen, he’s doomed to be laughed at in the future, it’s better to go abroad, to grow up overseas." Zhou Lin explained softly, "This is to protect him."

Cheng Zhiwei couldn’t accept it, such an arrangement was too cruel for a two-year-old child.

The child was so innocent.

She pursed her lips and remained silent, as she didn’t know what to say, in fact, Zhou Ruoki was not related to her, she had no right to speak.

Yet, thinking of him being sent abroad at such a young age made her feel very uncomfortable.

"Zhiwei, I have no need to lie to you, I have already done a paternity test, Qiqi is my son."

In this matter, there was nothing to hide, and Zhou Lin spoke frankly.

Cheng Zhiwei’s face showed no displeasure, but instead she frowned: "Since he is your son, why do you still want to send him away? Isn’t he your heir?"

The Zhou family had previously intended to make Zhou Ruoki the heir, confirming that he was Zhou Lin’s biological son, they should even more be preparing him to grow up.

"But his mother is Seo Zhenzhen." Zhou Lin’s response carried a touch of cold ruthlessness, "His mother cannot be a woman of ill-repute."

That was the reality.

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t know what to say for a moment, unless Zhou Ruoki was exceptionally outstanding, or if Seo Zhenzhen were dead, perhaps he could continue as the heir.

During the silence, Xu Tian called, "Zhiwei, He Lanzhi has contacted me."

Cheng Zhiwei immediately stood up, "What did he say?"

"He wants to exchange the company for He Yuming." Xu Tian’s voice was hoarse and tense, tightly strained.

For He Yuming, she would agree without hesitation, but she couldn’t stop the anger.

He Lanzhi really was inhuman.

"Wait for me, I’ll be right there." Cheng Zhiwei hung up the phone and hurried away.

Zhou Lin, who had also stood up, grabbed her wrist.

"What are you doing?" Cheng Zhiwei turned her head, disgust evident between her brows, making no attempt to hide it.

Zhou Lin was severely stung by that look, he lowered his tone, "I’ll come with you."

Cheng Zhiwei had already realized her tone was not very good, as she had come to ask for his help, not to fight.

She had no choice but to turn her face away and bite her lip, saying, "Thank you."

They went to the He family’s house.

Due to He Lanzhi’s demand, Xu Tian had no choice but to tell He Lanzhi’s parents about He Yuming being taken away by He Lanzhi, which almost caused Mother He to faint on the spot.

While Xu Tian was negotiating with He Lanzhi, she directly grabbed the phone and scolded, "He Lanzhi, have you gone mad? That is your son, our He family’s only child."

He Lanzhi’s gloomy voice came through, laden with irony, "He is the He family’s only child, am I not your only son? It’s because of this bastard that you’ve abandoned your own flesh and blood."

His emotions were particularly intense, even filled with resentment as he spoke more.

"You never cared about me, all you wanted was an heir."

"I’m not even dead yet, what right does he have to stand in my way?"

He Lanzhi vented all his emotions, exhausted and furious, filled with grievance.

Mother He, shaking and pale with anger, said, "After doing such a despicable thing, you still ask why you are not the heir? Look at your capabilities, do your father and I dare entrust the company to you?"

Her eyes closed with disappointment, tears fell, "You destroyed your own future, not anyone else. He Lanzhi, send He Yuming back immediately, we can forgive and forget."

"That’s impossible." He Lanzhi laughed lowly, his laugh chilling. Seconds later, the sounds of He Yuming crying blared in the background, his wails desperate, indicating untold suffering.

"He Yuming..." Xu Tian’s heart broke, grabbing the phone, "He Lanzhi, don’t hurt him, I’ll agree to anything you want."

"Xu Tian, if only you were this obedient earlier," He Lanzhi sneered.

"You want the company? I’ll divorce you with He Yuming and leave the He family." Xu Tian bitterly promised, "I swear, I’ll never appear before you again in my life."

She could not afford to lose He Yuming.

However, He Lanzhi had changed his mind. "Ten billion, I want ten billion, in the account I specify by tomorrow morning at ten, then I’ll send He Yuming back."

With that, he hung up the phone.

Xu Tian collapsed powerlessly on the couch, gritting her teeth to hold back tears, she cursed under her breath, "He Lanzhi."

"Give him the money," Mother He said firmly, having completely lost hope in her son, "Money can be earned again, but a child is more important."

Xu Tian cried and agreed, "Okay."

She would have made the same choice without needing Mother He to say anything.

Cheng Zhiwei, now a mother herself, felt unspeakably bad seeing this scene, thinking that if something happened to Cheng Yang or Cheng Xing, she would definitely break down immediately.

She subconsciously glanced at Zhou Lin.

Zhou Lin gave her a reassuring look and went to the balcony to make a call.

Cheng Zhiwei sat next to Xu Tian and comforted her, "Tiantian, with Zhou Lin here, he will find He Lanzhi and he will rescue He Yuming."

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