Chapter 276 Uncle is Dad
Chapter 276 Uncle is Dad
“If you don’t object, I’d be happy to take them to and from school every day.”
Enough already! Does this man even understand what he's doing? Does he really want the media to find out he's in B City all the time and expose his two children? Doesn't he know that Tian Tian's situation can't withstand too much outside interference? Even if he never considers the children and does whatever he wants, she still has so much to think about.
She took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Do you know who you are? I'm not against you interacting with the children, but if you openly contact them every day, the media will find out eventually. When the media reports about it, it's not a question of whether I can accept it, it's a question of whether the children can accept it. Do you understand?"
Jiang Yan could tell that she was serious. He had naturally considered this issue before, but did he have to refrain from seeing his woman and child just to avoid the media?
“Some things must be announced to the world. Sisi, Beibei and Tiantian are my children, Jiang Yanhui’s children. I can’t let them wander outside forever.”
Jiang Yan turned her head and her expression darkened slightly. This issue had always been a source of anxiety for both of them. He had always hoped that she could face it head-on, but she always buryed her head in the sand and let things slide. Now that she had brought it up herself, he felt it necessary to stand firm on his position. "What are you running away from? There's no way to run away from this kind of issue, is there? They still have to call me Dad."
His sincerity, and the undeniable authority in his every word, stirred a bitter feeling in Siyi's heart. That topic had always been stuck in the softest part of her heart; every time she saw him, it caused her excruciating pain. She had always thought she wouldn't bring it up, because she didn't care about his family at all. But now…
She couldn't hold back any longer, and those words just slipped out: "You're married, are you going to tell the whole world that Beibei and Tiantian are your illegitimate children?"
As soon as she said it, she felt uneasy and a little regretful, but then she thought that she had said it for the sake of her child, not for herself.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yan was taken aback at first, but then, seeing her stiff expression, he immediately understood. A faint smile appeared in his long, narrow, almond-shaped eyes, almost to the point of being uncontrollable. He raised his hand, ignoring her protests, and grabbed her wrist, answering a question that seemed unrelated: "When did you find out about my marriage?"
Actually, he did have a wedding with Ying Rui three years ago, but it wasn't a grand affair because he didn't actually marry Ying Rui. The wedding was just a formality for the elders of both families.
He always believed that he and Ying Rui would eventually part ways, so as a man, he naturally didn't want too many people to know that Ying Rui had ever been his woman, Jiang Yan Hui's woman, especially since she never really was. Therefore, he kept the wedding very low-key, with few people knowing and minimal media coverage.
However, since they had kept it a secret from both sets of parents, they couldn't completely shut down the media. He knew that some information must have leaked out, but since she was in B City, he always thought that if he didn't bring up the so-called "marriage," she wouldn't know, so he planned to resolve it privately.
I never expected that she knew about his "marriage". When exactly did she find out?
Is it because he is "married" that she avoids him so much?
Siyi jerked her hand away, but couldn't pull it out. She glared at him angrily. His simple question had completely changed its meaning in her ears: "What, you're married and you can't let people know? Jiang Yan has so many names, how can your marriage spread from City A to City B?"
The sour taste of jealousy was immediately apparent from those words.
Jiang Yan was a master of romance; how could she not smell it? He was overjoyed, and the smile in his peach blossom eyes became even more radiant. He raised her hand and pressed it to his thin lips, winking ambiguously. "Baby, I'm so stupid. How could I not have thought that your attitude towards me was because you were jealous?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Siyi's heart skipped a beat. She bit her lip and slapped his hand away. She hid her hands behind her back and retorted loudly, "Who's jealous? You really think highly of yourself! I don't care whether you're married or not. I'm only thinking about the two children. I'd rather my children have no father than let them share a father with someone else."
“We’re not married.” Jiang Yan suddenly stepped forward, his long arm wrapping around her waist and pulling her into a tight embrace. Si Yi panicked and instinctively tried to push him away. He moved closer to her cheek, his smile wicked. “Don’t move, or I’ll kiss you right here. Then the two little ones won’t see their dad hugging their mom, but their dad kissing their mom. Although I don’t mind, I think they’re still young, and it’s best to avoid things that are inappropriate for children, right?”
Siyi was so angry at his frivolous words that her face turned pale. However, she couldn't push him away, so she could only put her hands on his chest, clench her fists, and pound them hard. "What's wrong with you? Let go of me!"
“Then let me say it properly this time,” she tried to avoid his eyes, but he wouldn’t let her. He reached out and grabbed her chin, forcing her to look him in the eye, and said, word by word, “Sisi, I’m not married.”
She could hardly believe it, staring blankly at the man so close to her. In that instant, it was as if all the sounds of the world had vanished; all she could hear was his breathing, and all she could see was the burning light in his eyes.
Five years later, at this moment she seemed to have found a sense that things had changed but people remained the same.
It seems that he has always been Jiang Yan Hui, he hasn't changed in the slightest, and she is still Ye Si Yi, staying true to herself...
He's not married... He said he's not married...
"Mom..." Bei Bei's little head suddenly pressed against the window, and he called out timidly, "It's almost eight o'clock."
I really can't hold back anymore. Has Mom forgotten that they're always late for school?
When Siyi got into the car, her face was flushed. When she started the engine, she felt her fingers trembling. It took her a while to finally muster the strength to press the accelerator. Looking at the increasingly smaller figure in the rearview mirror, she finally felt a weight lifted from her chest.
If Bei Bei hadn't called out to her, she wouldn't have known how to come to her senses. Fortunately, Jiang Yan called later. Judging from his tone, something must have happened at the company, which is why he didn't insist on taking the child to school with her. Although they hadn't clarified the issue of marriage, she only felt embarrassed in that situation and had no intention of discussing it with him.
Although it was somewhat embarrassing, she really did flee in a panic just now...
However, a voice in her heart kept telling her that she subconsciously believed what Jiang Yan Hui said. So, was he really not married?
But she clearly saw that report three years ago; he was already married…
.........
"Mommy, your face is so red." Bei Bei interrupted her thoughts again by leaning in at the wrong time. The little guy looked at his mother's flushed face and asked curiously, "Did Uncle kiss you just now?"
Siyi caught her breath in her throat and coughed violently upon hearing this. She had no choice but to put on a cold face and glare at Beibei in the rearview mirror. "What nonsense are you talking about? What do you know at such a young age? Nothing of the sort. Hurry up and sit down. You're the most restless one."
"So you blushed." Bei Bei pouted dismissively, looking a little unhappy. "Mom, don't treat me like a little kid. I'm a man, not a three-year-old. So don't try to hide it from me. Are you dating Uncle?"
This kid...
Siyi was both amused and exasperated. "No, Mommy didn't lie to you. Sit up straight." At this point, there was no point in lying through her teeth. "Mommy is blushing because she's hot."
"Liar!" Beibei clearly didn't believe such an absurd excuse. What heat? In this season, you don't even need to turn on the air conditioning in the car and you won't feel hot. "Mom, if you like Uncle, my sister and I won't object, so you can go ahead and date, just don't lie to us."
Siyi's heart skipped a beat. Looking at her son's sincere expression in the rearview mirror, with a hint of expectation in his eyes, she didn't know why, but the question just slipped out.
"Beibei, Tiantian, do you two really like Uncle Jiang Yanhui?"
But once she had asked the question, she didn't regret it. Some questions always have to be faced. Although she didn't agree with Jiang Yan Hui, she knew that when she secretly gave birth to these two children, she always thought that this day would come. They have the right to recognize their father, and Jiang Yan Hui also has the right to recognize these two children. How long can she stop them?
"Of course I like him!" Beibei answered readily. After a pause, she pulled Tiantian and said, "Little sister, you like Uncle too, right?"
Tian Tian smiled slightly at Si Yi, and then nodded.
Seeing that the two children were completely siding with that man, Siyi felt a little jealous. "What? You've only known each other for a few days, and you already like him so much? Uncle Zheng used to treat you so well, but I've never seen you speak up for him like this before."
“That’s different,” the little guy retorted without hesitation. “An uncle is an uncle, an uncle is an uncle!”
Siyi's eye twitched. This explanation was really... a bit too Ye Youbei-esque.
"Isn't an uncle just an uncle? What's the difference?" As the red light turned green, she stepped on the gas again, holding the steering wheel and looking ahead, asking casually.
Beibei blinked her little nose twice before saying loudly, "But Uncle is much more handsome than Uncle Zheng! And Mom, you like Uncle and don't like Uncle Zheng, right?"
Is this what they call "children speaking without restraint"?
Siyi instinctively gripped the steering wheel, wanting to feign nonchalance and refute her son's words, but when she spoke, her voice trembled uncontrollably, "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you know what it means to like and dislike?"
"Hmm..." Beibei blinked, as if thinking very seriously for a moment. Finally, as if she had just thought of something, she suddenly exclaimed, "Mommy! I remember now! Because Uncle said he doesn't like Mommy, but he loves Mommy very much!" Beibei clapped her little hands as if she had discovered a new continent and said, "Then Mommy must not like Uncle either. Mommy loves Uncle very much, right?"
Siyi's heart skipped a beat. Luckily, they had arrived at Beibei's school gate. She slammed on the brakes, a sudden rush of air shooting into her heart, making it hard to control her breath. "What...did you say?" Her expression froze, and after a long while, she finally had the strength to ask again, "Beibei, what did that uncle say to you?"
“That day I had breakfast with my uncle, and I asked him if he liked Mom and wanted to pursue her. He said that he didn’t just like her, he loved her very much.” Beibei honestly told Siyi everything Jiang Yanhui had told him that day.
Hmm, it seems that's what my uncle really said, right?
He probably didn't misunderstand; although he's young, he certainly knows what "I love you" means! Seeing how surprised Mom looks, it seems Uncle really has a chance!
"Hehe, Mom, I'm at school! I can go in by myself. Goodbye, Mom!" After dropping this bombshell, the little guy obediently slung his backpack over his shoulder and skipped off the bus.
Siyi didn't react for a long time; Beibei's voice kept echoing in her mind.
Your uncle said that he doesn't just like you, he loves you very much.
.........
He loves you very much...
They've known each other for almost six years now. They've done so many things that only couples do. They've flirted and teased each other. He always chased after her everywhere. She's done everything for him. He's pampered her, and he's hurt her too. She's tried her best to love him, but they've never said "I love you" to each other. Love is too heavy a burden. From that absurd first night of meeting, they both knew that getting close was too difficult, let alone talking about forever.
But how could he tell his son he loved him? What does that even mean?
What...is he thinking?
Her mind was in turmoil. She admitted that she was just an ordinary person and couldn't possibly remain completely indifferent. She had a certain feeling.
The more you try to resist, the more ferocious and arrogant he becomes.
It's good to deceive the whole world, but how can you deceive your own heart?
An indescribable bitterness filled my throat, and my heart ached unbearably.
Jiang Yanhui, how hateful and despicable is this person?
Why does he have to come and stir up my heart?
Why is he like a persistent ghost?
Suddenly, Tian Tian's soft, white hand reached out and gently tugged at Si Yi's sleeve, bringing her back to her senses from her extreme daze. When she looked up, she realized that her tear ducts had become active again, her eyes were red, and she even had an urge to cry.
But in front of her daughter, she quickly turned her face away, took a few deep breaths, and then hurriedly restarted the engine.
Tian Tian rushed over, patted Si Yi's shoulder, and made some gestures to her. Si Yi understood what she was saying: "Mom, don't hold back your tears. I read in a book yesterday that if you want to cry, you should cry loudly so that you can laugh loudly after you've cried. Mom, I promise I'll keep your tears a secret and I definitely won't tell your brother."
Siyi's eyes welled up with tears again. It is said that women are their mothers' little cotton-padded jackets, and this is absolutely true. Although Beibei is very smart and obedient, Tiantian is even more adept at reading people's expressions. Because she couldn't speak from a young age, she was used to looking into people's eyes. Although she was only five years old, she could always figure out what others were thinking.
She sniffed hard, reached out and pinched Tian Tian's cheeks, her voice a little hoarse, "No, Mommy isn't sad or upset."
Tian Tian: "Mom, Tian Tian has a question for you."
Siyi nodded. "Okay, go ahead."
"Is Uncle our...dad?"
As she made these sign language gestures, her eyes held a cautious expectation, and her movements were somewhat slow, especially the last two words, which she paused for almost five seconds before making.
Siyi's heart skipped a beat. She had never known that her daughter was so sensitive.
Is it really that obvious? Or is their bloodline just that mysterious?
"Tian Tian, you..."
She was momentarily speechless, because the question was so sudden; she hadn't even considered how to respond. "...Mom actually...there are some things...Mom doesn't know how to tell you, I'm sorry..."
Explanations are too weak, but aren't the three words "I'm sorry" just as pale?
My daughter is so sensitive; she knows there's no point in being evasive. They'll find out eventually, won't they?
She took a deep breath, looked into Tiantian's dark eyes, and said, word by word, "Tiantian, Mom didn't mean to hide it from you. That uncle named Jiang Yanhui is indeed your father."
She finally spoke up, looking into her daughter's eyes, and felt a sense of relief.
Tian Tian pursed her small red lips, and after a moment, she raised her hand, "Why hasn't Dad come to see me and my brother for five years? Does he not want us anymore?"
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