Chapter 326: Chapter 326 After all, It’s Family

"Even if you hadn’t hit him that one time, by the end, his parents would have still found a way to get him out," Cheng Zhiwei sighed.

Those were He Lanzhi’s parents, how could they really stand by and watch He Lanzhi go to prison.

"He Lanzhi is out now, where is she staying? She couldn’t possibly have gone back to the He family, could she?" Cheng Zhiwei was also stunned by her own speculation.

If it were only He Lanzhi who was released, Xu Tian felt wronged, but her reaction wouldn’t have been so severe.

"He Lanzhi is at the He family... they’ve also brought He Yuming over."

That was the reason why Xu Tian was angry.

She could understand not wanting He Lanzhi to go to jail, and Xu Tian even felt it was okay for He Lanzhi to return to the He family, after all, that was their home.

She and He Yuming now lived separately outside, and it would have been fine if they just didn’t bother each other.

But they just had to bring He Yuming over.

After what had happened, did they still expect fatherly love and filial piety?

What a joke.

Cheng Zhiwei was speechless for a moment.

The car stopped in front of the He family’s house.

Xu Tian exited the vehicle, lifting her skirt as she walked inside, her face cold to the extreme, the crying in the car was her only moment of softness.

Now, she was a strong mother,

Cheng Zhiwei followed behind her.

A servant saw Xu Tian and immediately entered the living room to announce, "The Young Madam has returned."

He Yuming, who had been sitting properly on the sofa, lips pursed without any expression, suddenly slid off and threw himself into Xu Tian’s arms, "Mommy."

His mouth pouted, tears in his eyes.

Heart aching terribly, Xu Tian crouched down and checked his body. "Did anyone hit you?"

She asked directly and loudly, making the two who just came in somewhat embarrassed.

He Yuming shook his head, then suddenly hugged Xu Tian’s arm tightly, "Mommy."

Fear was evident in his eyes as he looked past her.

Xu Tian paused, took He Yuming’s hand, stood up, and turned to face the newcomers.

He Lanzhi was sitting in a wheelchair, considerably thinner, presumably because the experience of breaking a leg wasn’t pleasant.

His expression was complex as he stared at He Yuming.

He Yuming hid behind Xu Tian.

Mother He, somewhat embarrassed, said, "You’re back, just in time. We’re making a late-night snack, join us. I’ve asked someone to tidy up the room, you can stay here tonight..."

As she spoke, she smiled at Cheng Zhiwei, "Miss Cheng..."

"No need, we are leaving right away," Xu Tian said as she took He Yuming by the hand, ready to leave.

Mother He hurried to stop her, her smile turning into a deep sigh, "Xiao Tian, I know this has been tough on you, but Lanzhi has realized his mistake, and look, he’s already paid a price by breaking his leg. Please, forgive him, after all, we are family."

"Mom, why don’t you ask what he did to He Yuming?" Xu Tian spoke sarcastically, "He is your son, you can’t bear to see him suffer in jail, likewise, He Yuming is my son, and I can’t bear to see him live with such a scum."

He Lanzhi’s gaze immediately darkened.

But he didn’t speak.

Mother He said anxiously, "I know, I know everything, but Lanzhi has realized his mistake, and he said he would change. Xiao Tian, please give him a chance."

"He Yuming, is he your father?" Xu Tian asked, looking down at He Yuming.

He Yuming immediately shook his head, "He’s not my father, he hit me, he’s a bad person."

The child’s voice was crisp, and it felt like an earthquake to everyone’s ears.

Mother He’s eyes reddened, looking at He Yuming with heartache, but after all, He Lanzhi was still her son, and what she hoped for was a prosperous and peaceful family.

Even if it couldn’t be a completely prosperous and peaceful family, it should at least behave like a normal family.

"Sweetie, your father has realized his mistake, and he has apologized to you, hasn’t he? Grandma promises that he will never hit you again. Can you forgive Daddy, please?"

As Mother He spoke, she gave He Lanzhi a look, signaling him to speak up.

He Lanzhi’s tone softened as he reached out to He Yuming, "Mingming, Daddy promises he will never hit you again, Daddy knows he was wrong."

Xu Tian was furious, hiding He Yuming behind her, and sneered, "He Lanzhi, Zhou Ruoki is your real son, He Yuming is none of your business."

Mother He was a bit stunned, "What do you mean? Zhou Ruoki... does that child from the Zhou Family have something to do with Lanzhi?"

"What else could it mean? If he wasn’t his biological child, why would he eagerly be someone else’s father? You took He Yuming away for money, partly for Zhou Ruoki and Seo Zhenzhen, right?" Xu Tian bluntly laid out what He Lanzhi had done.

Those things, she had previously never mentioned to Mother He, thinking that Mother He was at least protecting He Yuming. But now, there really was no reason to hide anything.

Mother He turned blue with anger, scolding He Lanzhi for being foolish, "What kind of status does Zhou Ruoki have that you need to court him?"

He Lanzhi looked sinister, "Zhou Ruoki is not my son."

Xu Tian scoffed, "Not your son, uh? Then Seo Zhenzhen must be your true love. For her son, you’d rather doubt whether He Yuming was your own and even hit him. How do you have any right to call yourself his father? Do you even deserve to?"

"Enough, Xu Tian, no matter what you say, it doesn’t change the fact that He Yuming is my son," He Lanzhi coldly interrupted Xu Tian, "And you, having married me, are now part of the He family. I will give you the respect you deserve."

It was a tone of utter disdain for Xu Tian; even now, He Lanzhi still felt that Xu Tian was beneath him,

not knowing where he found the confidence.

"Who needs your respect? Without Tiantian, could you even hold up the He family’s dignity?" Cheng Zhiwei crossed her arms, scoffing coldly, "With the way you squander our wealth outside, if not for Tiantian, you would have driven the He family to ruin."

After she finished, she looked at Mother He, "Auntie, am I wrong? His legs are broken now, he can’t mess around outside anymore, so he wants to come back and act all virtuous and expects the whole family to wait on him?"

"Cheng Zhiwei, this is our He family’s affair, what does it have to do with you?" He Lanzhi was furious; he had disliked Cheng Zhiwei from the start and now blamed her for stirring up trouble in the family.

"It may be none of my business, but I can’t stand to see you bullying them, a mother and her orphaned child."

The phrase "a mother and her orphaned child" indirectly insulted He Lanzhi and the parents of the He family.

After all, they were all still alive.

Mother He looked displeased, "Miss Cheng, your remark is too much."

"Is it too much? Don’t you know what kind of scoundrel He Lanzhi is? Still trying to drag He Yuming into playing a heartfelt father-son act. I don’t know what others think, but I find it utterly disgusting."

"Butler, throw these people out," He Lanzhi raged, vigorously slapping his wheelchair.

Xu Tian lifted her chin proudly, her tone cold, "He Lanzhi can return if he wishes, but I won’t be involved in the company anymore, and I am divorcing you. I will take He Yuming with me."

"You dare."

"Given the fact you kidnapped He Yuming, the court would grant me the divorce."

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