NFBE Chapter 436 Even Mother Chi Gives in
Chapter 436 Even Mother Chi Gives in
The atmosphere inside the car was heavy. Mr. Chi's face was extremely tense. The car was parked in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and he didn't say a word.
Chi's mother was truly terrified. They had been married for over thirty years; did they really have to get a divorce at this point?
"Old man..." After hesitating for a long time, she had no choice but to lower herself and coax, "Don't be angry with me anymore. I was wrong this time. Let's not make a fuss, okay?"
"This time? You were wrong?" Mr. Chi's cold gaze fell on her. "Get out of the car!"
"I won't get a divorce!" Mrs. Chi dodged Mr. Chi's pull. "It's my fault, it's all my fault, I really know I was wrong. After more than thirty years of relationship, are you really willing to divorce me?"
“I’m willing to give it up!” Chi’s father said with unusual firmness.
Chi's mother's breath hitched. Chi's father had been a military officer his entire life, and once he made a decision, he wouldn't easily change it. He could confront her and protect her, but once his bottom line was crossed, he would absolutely not tolerate it.
This time, I'm afraid he's really angry!
"Old man, tell me, as long as you don't divorce me, I'll do anything you want."
Chi's father looked at him, his lips pressed tightly together, and he didn't say a word.
Seeing him like this, Chi's mother became even more worried, her heart pounding in her chest. She tentatively asked, "Is it because of Yan Zuozuo? Okay, I apologize!"
Chi's father snorted coldly: "Just an apology?"
Finally, when her husband spoke, Chi's mother's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "Then what do you want me to do? Tell me, and I will definitely do it. However..." She swallowed hard and said somewhat awkwardly, "No matter what, I am an elder, and I can't lose face."
Chi's father glanced at her: "I can let bygones be bygones with Can Can for now. But I have three demands of Mo Qing and Zuo Zuo. Do your best to meet them, or we'll get a divorce!"
"Alright, alright, you can say whatever you want, as long as we don't get divorced." Mrs. Chi nodded repeatedly.
"You caused Zuo Zuo's situation, and it has had a very serious impact on her. You must issue a public apology, and it must be sincere, not perfunctory! That's the first point. Second, from now on, no matter how the couple gets along, it has nothing to do with you. You are not allowed to interfere, and you are not allowed to make things difficult for Zuo Zuo. Just fulfill your duties as a mother-in-law! Third, stay away from those women with ulterior motives. Whether it's Tong Shili or that woman just now, stay away from them all! You have a year to prove yourself. If you pass, you pass; if you don't, you'll get a divorce!"
After finishing speaking, Mr. Chi looked coldly at Mrs. Chi, "Agree or disagree with me with a single word. If you agree, then write a guarantee."
Mrs. Chi stared in astonishment, her eyes wide: "I need to sign a guarantee?"
"get off!"
"Okay, okay, I'll sign it, I'll sign it." Mrs. Chi held onto Mr. Chi tightly. "Don't be angry, I promise, I promise, okay?"
Mr. Chi took out paper and pen: "Write down everything that just happened, write it clearly word by word, without any perfunctory remarks. We're getting a divorce right now! You should know very well that once I've made up my mind, I will never change it!"
Mrs. Chi quickly wrote out a guarantee with paper and pen, then handed it to Mr. Chi with trembling hands, looking at him anxiously. Clearly, Mr. Chi wasn't very happy either, his face still tense.
Mrs. Chi was extremely worried. Although the guarantee had been written, she was still afraid that Mr. Chi would divorce her. However, she was still annoyed by the contents of the guarantee. She was a respectable person; not interfering in her son's marriage and staying away from those women was one thing, but to have to apologize to Yan Zuozuo was another.
Are you kidding me? She's someone's mother-in-law, an elder, and she's publicly apologizing to her daughter-in-law. What kind of nonsense is this?
Seeing her reluctant expression, Mr. Chi asked indifferently, "Unwilling? Is it difficult for you?"
"No, no, I'm willing, it's not difficult." Mother Chi was like a tamed kitten, all traces of her previous fierce demeanor were gone.
Mr. Chi glanced at Mrs. Chi: "I know how important Meng Xinyu and her daughter are to you. Your sister was very good to you back then, and you are grateful and want to repay her. I can understand all of that. However, people should be punished for their mistakes. Because of them, Zuo Zuo and Mo Qing almost got into trouble. Do you really want your own daughter to be separated from us forever?"
Chi's mother shook her head, admitting she was in the wrong.
“We are Mo Qing’s parents. Our greatest hope in this life is that our two children are happy. Before we met Zuo Zuo, did you ever see Mo Qing living so freely and happily? It was Zuo Zuo who gave him happiness and made Mo Qing smile. We should be grateful to Zuo Zuo, not resent her.”
Mr. Chi patted Mrs. Chi's hand: "It's not that I don't want you to interact with other people, but Tong Shili and Park Sun-hee are not good people. Think carefully, who is the one with ulterior motives?"
Chi's mother looked at Chi's father with a complicated expression, her mind replaying her time with Tong Shili and Park Sun-hee. The more she thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed, as if they had instigated many of the events...
"As for Can Can's matter, what's past is past. She's still in a coma, and all I can do now is pray for her. If she ever wakes up, you should act like a sister-in-law. After all, you owe her an apology."
Mrs. Chi nodded and held Mr. Chi's hand tightly.
Yan Zuozuo and Chi Moqing had barely settled into their seats when Chi Moqing's phone rang. He glanced at her helplessly before answering the call. He didn't know what the other person said, but Chi Moqing's face darkened.
Yan Zuozuo walked over and poked his arm, "Honey, what happened?"
Chi Moqing turned his head: "There's been some progress on your design, but it's a bit complicated and will probably take some effort."
Since it involves the prince's girlfriend, it can't be that simple. She reached out and smoothed the wrinkles between Chi Moqing's brows, and said with a smile, "I'm not going to be involved in the design industry anymore. I'm the president of the association now. Whether I find out the truth sooner or later, it won't affect me."
Chi Moqing sighed: "You are my wife, how can I bear to let you bear such a crime? Wife, give me a little more time, I will definitely handle it as soon as possible."
Yan Zuozuo chuckled: "I believe in my husband, keep it up!"
Chi Moqing reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying with concern, "I'm sorry you had to go through all this today..."
It would have been better if he hadn't brought it up, because as soon as he did, Yan Zuozuo quickly asked, "By the way, have you contacted Dad? They didn't really get divorced, did they?"
Chi Moqing shook his head: "Not yet."
Huh? What do you mean "not yet"? Does that mean you're planning to have a casual meal, dance a bit, and then get a divorce?
"Dad made three requests to Mom, with a one-year deadline. If Mom does well enough, the divorce will be dropped. But if Mom insists on going her own way, Dad will never forgive her again."
"What are the requirements?" Yan Zuozuo asked curiously.
"She's not allowed to interfere with us anymore, and she's not allowed to have any contact with those who have ulterior motives. Most importantly, she must publicly apologize to you." Chi Moqing stroked her face tenderly. "Wife, just name your conditions, and I'll have Dad get justice for you."
There are no conditions, only a question.
Yan Zuozuo raised her hand and asked, "Honey, can I know what it means to issue a public apology?"
"TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet—you'll get what you deserve now, just like how Mom bullied you back then. Tell me, wife, what else are you unhappy about?"
Yan Zuozuo quickly shook her head: "No, no, how can we let Mom apologize publicly? She's a respectable person, and an elder. It would be so unfilial of us to do that."
Chi Moqing frowned: "Compared to what Mom did to you, this is nothing. As the saying goes, everyone reaps what they sow, you can't blame others."
Although that's what they said, Yan Zuozuo still felt uneasy. They weren't really severing ties with Chi's mother and never seeing her again. If they really made Chi's mother apologize in public, it would probably only create more unnecessary trouble for them in the future.
It's just a momentary impulse, so let it go.
“Honey, why don’t we hold a press conference before Mom does?” Yan Zuozuo winked at him, a sly glint in her eyes.
Chi Moqing was taken aback: "I wonder what advice my wife has for me?"
Yan Zuozuo chuckled, tiptoed closer to Chi Moqing's ear, and whispered a few words. Chi Moqing's eyes lit up, and he hugged her and kissed her hard, saying, "My wife is so magnanimous, wise, and reasonable."
Yan Zuozuo rolled her eyes: "That's not a sincere compliment!"
Following his wife's directives, Chi Moqing held a press conference. Although it was ostensibly about the future management and development of the Chi Group, after explaining these issues, the microphone was handed over to Yan Zuozuo.
Unlike her domineering demeanor at the last press conference, Yan Zuozuo was unusually docile and gentle this time. She took the microphone, glanced at Chi Moqing, and then slowly said, "Excuse me, everyone, I have a few words to say, and I hope you can give me this opportunity."
Reporters in the audience were snapping photos incessantly, photographers and videographers were busy as bees. Yan Zuozuo is now a celebrity with both praise and criticism; controversial figures like him generate the most buzz, he's a shoo-in for headlines!
Yan Zuozuo continued, "Actually, I don't know where to begin. Please forgive my illogical words today. To be honest, if I were to say what the luckiest thing in my life is, it would be meeting my husband who loves and cherishes me. He has shown me what true love is and what it means to be willing to have nothing to grow old with you."
"Because of him, I was able to get over the pain of losing my mother; because of him, I was able to have a complete family after losing my mother; because of him, I know what it means to be willing to give everything. I am truly grateful to God for giving me such an excellent man. I will cherish our marriage and take good care of him and our children."
Taking a deep breath, she said to the camera, "In this world, I have no relatives besides my husband, so in my heart, his family is my closest and dearest. We may have our ups and downs, and there may be all sorts of unpleasantness and arguments, but we are still a family. I hope all my family members are safe, sound and happy."
"Here, I want to especially thank my mother-in-law. When I lost my mother and then gave birth, she was always there for me, treating me like her own daughter. I really love her, and it was my own fault for not doing well enough, which made her angry and sad. I want to apologize to her. I also want to say that I love my husband and your son very much. Although I haven't done well enough, I will try my best to do better."
"Mom, thank you for giving me such a wonderful son. I've never regretted marrying him. Please give me a chance to learn to be a good wife and mother, to integrate into this family, and to be each other's warmest family member. Mom, I know that all mothers want the best for their sons, and whatever you've done is for him. I also wholeheartedly want to be good to him. So let's live together harmoniously and happily as a family, okay, Mom..."