I'm back in 1990

Chapter 770: Vanishing into Smoke

When they got home in the evening, the little girl looked tired. Yu Xiang took her to take a bath, and the little girl fell asleep as soon as she got into bed. Huang Zeji was quite independent and always made his own arrangements, so the couple didn't need to worry about him too much.

However, after her daughter fell asleep, Yu Xiang did not return to her room as usual, but went to her study. In this home, she and Huang Xiaochuan each had their own independent study, so that they could handle some work matters at home without disturbing each other.

To be honest, Yu Xiang was still a little uncomfortable tonight. In her opinion, it was normal for her parents-in-law to be happy that their sister-in-law was pregnant, but why did they have to invite the whole family over?

Why not just make a phone call and let everyone have a good time? Why did you have to invite your whole family of four over?

Actually, she knew what her mother-in-law was thinking. She just wanted her youngest son to take good care of her second brother and sister-in-law, as well as this unborn nephew or niece, in the future.

There's nothing wrong with that. Even if my mother-in-law doesn't say anything, my husband has always been doing it. But why does he have to show it so blatantly in front of me? Don't they know I can't have children anymore? They don't care about my feelings at all.

Yu Xiang felt increasingly uncomfortable, and she even started blaming the man as well. However, she didn't want to argue with him, so she decided to calm down by herself tonight.

It was almost midnight, and Yu Xiang still hadn't returned to her room. Huang Xiaochuan then realized something was wrong and got up to walk towards his daughter's room. He assumed Yu Xiang was being kept occupied by the little girl and was sleeping with her that night, but he still decided to check to put his mind at ease.

Gently pushing open the door, I saw the little girl sleeping soundly, sprawled out on her back, bathed in the light of the corridor. I didn't see Yu Xiang anywhere.

Huang Xiaochuan paused for a moment, then gently closed the door and stood alone in the corridor for a while.

Based on what happened today, he roughly guessed the reason.

Thinking about it carefully, I did neglect Yu Xiang's feelings tonight.

Yu Xiang's actions were a form of silent protest, which Huang Xiaochuan could understand.

On one side are his biological parents, and on the other side is his biological wife. Thinking of this, Huang Xiaochuan couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

Huang Xiaochuan knew exactly what his mother was thinking, but he had already made up his mind.

If I have the ability, helping my two older brothers is no problem at all. But after all, I have started my own family and career, and I will definitely leave my family business to my two children in the future.

Moreover, he has never allowed anyone from his family or his wife's family to work in the companies under his name. He would rather set up trusts to support them than let them participate in the day-to-day operations of the companies.

Even when his nephews and nieces grow up, they will never be able to participate in any of the companies he controls. This is the moat he drew up to prevent future family disputes.

Even though Zhang Yun had given birth to two children for him behind his back, he legally severed their inheritance rights in order to prevent any future melodramatic family feuds.

Countless wealthy individuals who fail to plan ahead for their children's inheritance will inevitably face fierce battles over their estates after their passing.

He needed to be filial to his parents, but he also needed to work on his wife's mindset. Huang Xiaochuan decided that he should have an open and honest talk with Yu Xiang.

He arrived at the end of the corridor, where Yu Xiang's study was located. Standing in front of the door, he originally intended to knock, but then he placed his right hand, which was about to knock, on the doorknob. The door was unlocked, and Huang Xiaochuan was overjoyed. He gently opened the door.

Yu Xiang sat quietly on the bed in the study, holding a book in her hand.

Huang Xiaochuan said casually, "I knew you'd be here!"

Yu Xiang calmly turned her head and glanced at the man, without saying a word.

Huang Xiaochuan sat down next to his wife without saying a word: "Feeling uncomfortable? I guessed it right away. Don't forget we've known each other since we were kids."

The man's words warmed Yu Xiang's heart, and most of her resentment vanished instantly.

Yes! I've known this man since I was a child. Although we weren't childhood sweethearts in the strict sense, it's really rare for us to have come this far.

Seeing that his wife's expression had softened considerably, Huang Xiaochuan gently embraced her. He reassured her, "Don't take tonight's events to heart. You've known my parents for a long time; you know what kind of people they are!"

At this point, he patted Yu Xiang's hand and continued, "Don't worry, all of my family's assets will definitely go to our two children in the future. I have already made legal arrangements. My heirs will only be Xiaodong and Xiaoduo, and there will be no third one."

What I'm doing to my older brothers' families won't affect the foundation of our family, so you can rest assured about that!

Moreover, my parents are quite traditional people and have always been very particular about having children. Please don't take it to heart and try to understand them, since they're not wrong. But we are still us. As the saying goes, "a tree grows up and branches out, and sons grow up and separate from their families." No matter what, the three of us brothers will eventually live our own lives.

Besides, my parents are both approaching seventy. Birth, aging, illness, and death are the natural order of things. How much longer can they stay with us? So, we should try our best to accommodate them and make them happy. That's how we fulfill our filial duty, don't you think?

As they talked, Yu Xiang nestled against the man, and his words completely put her mind at ease.

Yes! My man has had it tough too. He's worked hard all these years, taking care of both my family and his parents' families. And since we started dating and got married, he's always been incredibly loving and caring. He's always considerate, tolerant, and attentive to me. Where can you find a man like that? My best friend Ji Mei once said that you couldn't find one even with a lantern.

"I know it hasn't been easy for you either, always worrying about your parents and both my parents' families. It must have been so hard for you!" Yu Xiang hugged the man.

Huang Xiaochuan laughed and said, "Isn't this all I should do? Your parents watched me grow up since I was a child, and they married such a wonderful daughter to me. How could I not treat them well? I'm so grateful to them!"

Yu Xiang, embarrassed and annoyed, punched the man's chest: "Speak properly!"

Huang Xiaochuan raised his hand and protested, "I was just speaking properly!"

Yu Xiang rolled her eyes at the man: "Alright, it's getting late, let's go back to our room and sleep! You have a lot to do tomorrow!"

Huang Xiaochuan nodded and suggested at the right moment, "Let's go to your parents' house for dinner tomorrow night. I'd like to have a drink with my father-in-law."

Yu Xiang laughed, then mocked the man, "You! Drink less. With your alcohol tolerance, my dad could drink twice as much as you!"

Huang Xiaochuan was completely convinced: "My father-in-law is amazing; his alcohol tolerance is truly unfathomable. Unlike my old man, who gets drunk after just three cups!"

As the couple talked, they made arrangements for their plans for the next night, and Yu Xiang's slight displeasure vanished.