Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Letter of Severed Kinship

Xu Qinghuan sensed something was amiss and nudged Jiang Xingye, “Go and take a look!”

Jian Jingchuan didn’t feel comfortable staying outside, and he had some matters to discuss with Xu Qinghuan. Seeing it was convenient inside, he entered.

He talked about his plan to go back tomorrow, “When Chinese New Year comes, Dad will come see you and the child again.”

Xu Qinghuan said, “Dad, I’m fine. There are many people at home, Ah Ye is also careful, and I’m a doctor myself. When it comes to caring for my health and the child, no one is better than me. You handle your affairs; the higher the position you hold, the less anyone dares to bully me.”

Jian Jingchuan stroked her temple with affection in his eyes, “What nonsense are you saying? Who would dare bully you?”

He hesitated and asked, “Are you two only planning to have these two, or do you plan to have more in the future?”

“Why? You think it’s too few?” Xu Qinghuan asked, amused.

Jian Jingchuan said, “Back then, the Jian Family saved me. In the future, you will have to call him Grandfather. I promised him that the Jian Family’s lineage would continue. So many years have passed, and if he were still alive, I could discuss it with him. He’s gone, and I can’t face someone who’s deceased.

But I have no intention of marrying and having children again. You and Ah Ye should discuss whether to have another child in the future or give one to the Jian Family.”

Xu Qinghuan was utterly shocked, “Dad, what era are we in, and you’re still concerned about lineage continuation?”

Jian Jingchuan replied, “That’s not entirely what I mean. The Jian Family was once the wealthiest in the south. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so few of us left. Those who left, left, and those who stayed didn’t survive well.”

Xu Qinghuan understood that this family had hidden resources.

“I’ll discuss it with Ah Ye. Dad, you’re still so young; why not consider finding another partner? I truly don’t mind if someone can keep you company and provide you with a warm home, I’d be glad to see that.”

“Having you is enough! I have no interest in that; you’re just a kid, why worry about adult matters?” Jian Jingchuan blushed.

Outside, an argument broke out, and Jiang Xingye’s suppressed angry voice was heard. Jian Jingchuan listened closely for a moment, frowning, “Is it his mother?”

Xu Qinghuan recognized Ma Zilan’s voice and nodded, “Mmm,” saying, “He’s worse off than me. After his father passed away, his mother almost ruined him to remarry into her current husband’s family.”

Seeing Jian Jingchuan’s discomfort, Xu Qinghuan quickly said, “Dad, although you weren’t there back then, your comrades took great care of me. As long as people outside heard my father was a martyr, strangers were especially good to me.

Your halo protected me as I grew up.”

The more sensible his daughter was, the sadder Jian Jingchuan felt. The guilt in his heart couldn’t be alleviated by just a few words from his daughter. “Dad knows, having you makes my life very complete.”

It quieted down outside, and as Jian Jingchuan was about to go out, the old man spoke,

“Ma Zilan, take your basket of eggs back. From now on, you don’t need to come to the Shangjiang Team anymore. If you want to become a grandmother, have the Li family’s son help you. If you keep coming and disturbing our peace, I won’t be so polite.”

Old Mrs. Jiang said to Jiang Xingye, “Take the children inside to Huanhuan so they won’t be disturbed in their sleep.”

Jiang Xingye carried the two children inside, keeping his head down, and placed them in the cradle.

The two were sound asleep.

Xu Qinghuan had been drinking space spirit water for years, and when the children drank milk powder, it was made with space spirit water. They were extraordinarily healthy and couldn’t be stirred from sleep by anyone.

However, they were particularly clean, and would howl and cry inconsolably when they wet or soiled themselves.

Jian Jingchuan saw Jiang Xingye keeping his head down, knowing he felt uncomfortable in his presence, and patted his shoulder, “A man of authority should stand his ground. As long as you’re true to your conscience, that’s enough. Many things aren’t achievable just through effort, be open-minded!”

Jiang Xingye indeed felt very enlightened.

Outside, Ma Zilan was crying, “He’s my flesh and blood. I can’t make it right now; he can’t ignore me. When I left, it was you, Old Man, who said that if I ever wanted to come back, the Jiang Family’s doors would still be open.”

The old man was so enraged his hair stood on end, “Back then, I didn’t see how you could harm your own son like that for a man, doing such a heartless thing! You still have the face to say such words?”

He called Jiang Xingye, “You, come out!”

After Jiang Xingye came out, the old man pointed to Ma Zilan, “From today on, you’re severing all ties with her. She’s not your mom, and you’re not her son. From today on, her life and death have nothing to do with you. If you meddle in the slightest, I’ll expel you from the family and strip you of your clan membership!”

Ma Zilan was utterly shocked.

Old Mrs. Jiang chimed in, “That’s my stance too. Xiao Ye, tell your grandparents you don’t recognize her as your mom. Her life or death has nothing to do with you.”

Jiang Xingye glanced coldly at Ma Zilan, ignoring the plea in her eyes, “I listen to my grandparents. I’ll always carry the Jiang name.”

Turning again to enter the house, Ma Zilan lunged and clung to his leg, “Son, I used to love you when you were little! My life’s mess today is partly because of you all. If not for you and your wife, Ninghua wouldn’t be like this, and his father and he wouldn’t beat me all the time.”

Jiang Xingye tried to free his leg, but Ma Zilan wouldn’t let go. Zhou Guizhi and Jiang Xinglan rushed over to pull her away and threw her out the door, “Go away, leave now, stop making a fuss here. It’s so annoying.”

Ma Zilan truly couldn’t go on any longer. The Li family father and son wanted to beat her to death.

Regardless of how many home remedies Li Ninghua tried, he just couldn’t become a man.

Li Zhiguo had only this son; wasn’t this akin to cutting off descendants?

Li Ninghua’s predicament was linked to some conflict with Jiang Xingye, landing him in the police station once. They believed that since Xu Qinghuan was a doctor, with time, they naturally suspected Xu Qinghuan.

Plus, with all the incidents from the Shangjiang Team’s educated youth point, in the eyes of the Li family father and son, Xu Qinghuan was a bearer of calamity.

They approached the police, but the police requested evidence. The hospital couldn’t ascertain what was causing Li Ninghua’s condition. Similarly, there was no evidence to prove Xu Qinghuan poisoned him.

They had no choice but to press Ma Zilan frequently to contact Xu Qinghuan. Ma Zilan was frightened herself, and with Jiang Xingye recently having twins, she brought eggs and came knocking.

The Jiang family’s elders have spoken; afterward, Jiang Xingye can officially not concern himself with Ma Zilan anymore.

But Xu Qinghuan told Jian Jingchuan, “Though from a personal standpoint, Ah Ye can disregard Ma Zilan, legally that’s not feasible. If she sues us for neglect in the future, we’d have to comply with the legal judgment.

Dad, call Ah Ye in, tell him I have something to say.”

Ma Zilan was about to leave but harbored a sliver of hope upon hearing Xu Qinghuan had something to say.

After a while, Jiang Xingye came out, “My wife said she can treat Li Ninghua, but you must sign a document severing all ties, fully ending the mother-son relationship with me. If you agree, she guarantees a cure for Li Ninghua.”

Ma Zilan froze for a moment, gazing longingly at Jiang Xingye, “Little Five, is this the only way?”

Jiang Xingye sneered, “What do you think?”

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