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Chapter 753: Freedom or Continuation

Chapter 753: Chapter 753: Freedom or Continuation

After ten minutes, Yan Ting came back alone.

Yan Shao, who had been anxiously waiting by the car, hurriedly questioned Yan Ting upon sighting him.

"How is it? Is the baby boy okay?"

Yan Ting patted Yan Shao’s shoulder but spoke to Zhu Qianying, "It’s fine. The boy was told it’s a game, and he was pretty happy to meet Dr. Zhao."

Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying visibly relaxed when they heard this, but then Yan Ting added, "But really, our little boy’s psychological self-regulation is very strong, even more resilient than many adults."

In the past, Zhu Qianying and Yan Shao would have been thrilled with such high praise. Still, now they had had that previously conversation in the car, they found themselves unable to take as much pleasure in the compliment.

Indeed, if the boy voiced what he likes doing, they would set their preferences and thoughts aside and choose to support him in any way.

However, they meant natural choices made absent external interference, not the slow, seductive manipulation tactics Yan Ting was using to steer their son in the direction he wanted.

While Zhu Qianying had a nagging worry about this, it was Yan Shao who felt it more intensely.

Because their little boy’s upcoming experiences might be similar to what he himself had endured as a child.

Back then, the man setting the bait was Yan Yuan. Now, it was Yan Ting.

And the person being lured, it changed from him to their baby boy.

In his youth, he hadn’t refrained from complaining when his father sent him to Capital City.

Now, he finally understood his father’s perspective and the difficulty of making that choice.

On one hand, there was his son’s freedom. On the other, the heritage of the entire Yan Family.

The balance and choice between the two has been put in front of him clearly and distinctly for the first time today.

It was clear that Yan Shao and Zhu Qianying had to make their stance on their son’s future.

Zhu Qianying saw Yan Shao’s difficulty completely.

After making up, she had heard from Yan Shao directly about his fragmented childhood experiences. From that, she had probably gotten a sense of his and Yan Bo’s hopeless situation back then.

Thus, she might understand a bit about his current feelings.

She and Yan Shao exchanged glances, silently communicating their understanding of each other’s standpoint.

"Big Brother, our son is still young. We didn’t want to do anything to influence his interests or choices. He is still a child, and we want him to grow up happily and freely like other kids. Of course, when he is mature enough to make future decisions, Yan Han and I will unconditionally support whatever he chooses!"

Zhu Qianying voiced out Yan Shao’s thoughts, which were, of course, her own genuine feelings as well.

She knew very well that as a man of the Yan Family, the current Yan Han would have a hard time saying "no."

Since that was the case, she was willing to take the fall for him.

Whether their son turns out to be a successful or ordinary businessman, a small official or a high-ranking one, she could accept either scenario as long as it was his natural choice.

Not a path set by others, with him stepping forward step-by-step.

Yan Ting was taken aback. After all, he hadn’t interacted much with Zhu Qianying. They just had some additional conversations last night.

Being a self-aware man, he knew that his serious demeanor often intimidated others into silence.

Zhu Qianying was just a girl in her twenties. By age, he could be her father.

Yet, in front of him, she showed no signs of fear or panic.

It must be said, her words made him view her in a new light.

He had always believed his little boy’s occasional display of tenacity and firmness inherited from his cousin, Yan Han. But now it seems that wasn’t entirely the case.

A young girl, bravely advocating for her rights in front of him, was impressive indeed.

"Ying’er, I will keep your words in mind. But you should also keep mine in your consideration."

Yan Ting felt he had made his most significant compromise. He could not be forceful, but he wouldn’t give up gentle inducement.

The young generation of the Yan family only had his son and the baby boy. His son’s path had diverged so much from the traditional trajectory of the Yan family, that it was virtually impossible to pull him back now.

Therefore, he had no choice but to place his hopes on the baby boy. If not, the burden would fall to his future grandchild or Yan Han’s future children.

Zhu Qianying looked at him. "Big Brother, we can compromise on many things, but not on this. I’m sorry, Big Brother."

Her voice was low but determined.

Before Yan Ting had a chance to respond, Yan Shao, who had been standing beside Zhu Qianying all along, added, "Big Brother, the boy is still young. His current interest doesn’t dictate his future profession. On this matter, Ying’er and I share the same view."

Yan Ting glared at Yan Shao. "Then can you tell me how to pass on the Yan family’s mantle? Or maybe you can have more children, that might increase your chances!"

Seeing that Yan Ting was getting a bit worked up, Yan Shao moved forward one step, slapped his shoulder, laughingly said, "Big Brother, it’s not the right time to discuss this today. We can make long-term plans later."

With Yan Shao’s gentle coaxing, Yan Ting felt his frustration dissipating.

"Whatever you say. Regardless of the mantle, you and Ying’er should think about having more children. The Yan family’s line can’t continue to thin out."

Although Yan Ting was still lecturing Yan Shao, his tone was much softer!

Yan Shao responded with a series of acknowledgments, then changed the subject. "Big Brother, are you going to wait in the car with us or do you have other things to busys with?"

Yan Ting knew better than to press the issue. Doing so would only make everyone lose interest. It was better to just make his point and leave it at that. Over-explaining would only invite the accusation of chatter.

"I can accompany you for the whole morning. I have other work to do this afternoon."

Yan Shao nodded, "Well, I hope this issue can be resolved as soon as possible."

For a man as busy as Yan Ting, clearing an entire morning was not easy.

This indirectly showed the important positions both the baby boy and Yan Shao held in Yan Ting’s heart.

And because they understood this, neither Zhu Qianying nor Yan Shao flatly refused Yan Ting. Rather, they decided to leave the decision-making to their son when he was old enough.

"Well, let’s sit over there then. It is pretty stuffy inside the car."

Zhu Qianying pointed to a pavilion a few meters away and suggested that the brothers should go over there.

Both Yan Shao and Yan Ting had no objections, and they walked shoulder to shoulder, discussing their respective family affairs in low voices.

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