Rebirth: My Childhood Sweetheart Came into My Arms

While everyone was having a good time chatting, He Ziyu made up an excuse to leave the apartment and met Jiang Guosheng at a coffee shop next to the residential complex.

After a few days of rest, Jiang Guosheng was no longer as haggard as before. His bespoke suit was impeccably pressed, and he had regained his usual mature and composed demeanor.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Guosheng said, "Ayu, the reason I called you out today is to talk to you... about you and Chengyu. I've thought it through."

Upon hearing this, He Ziyu paused slightly in stirring his coffee.

After a month of direct confrontation, he had thoroughly witnessed Jiang Guosheng's ruthless and decisive side. Although he ultimately won a great victory, he had also been through a lot in the process.

Hearing him bring it up again now makes my heart leap into my throat.

"Uncle, if you intend to continue trying to persuade me, then..."

"I won't try to persuade you anymore," Jiang Guosheng interrupted him. "This incident has made me realize that nothing is more important than family. I've already lost Aunt Shen, and I can't lose Chengyu too."

He Ziyu: "My aunt..."

Jiang Guosheng: "We are divorced. We just completed the procedures this morning."

"Divorce?" He Ziyu frowned. "So sudden?"

"Everything seems so sudden because I didn't take it seriously enough before." Jiang Guosheng chuckled self-deprecatingly. "I always thought that your Aunt Shen and I shared the same ideals and were on the same page. I never imagined that after so many years, I would discover that her true thoughts were not like that at all."

"But it's too late to say anything now."

"The relationship between people is like a piece of glass; once it is broken, even if it is pieced back together, the cracks will still remain."

"The glass between Chengyu and me is now in grave danger. Only by protecting it properly can we avoid repeating the same mistake."

After Jiang Guosheng finished speaking, He Ziyu paused for two seconds.

Worried that she might have misunderstood, she cautiously sought confirmation: "So, what Uncle means is..."

"I don't object to you two being together anymore," Jiang Guosheng said, looking at him and saying each word clearly. "In fact, there's no point in objecting anyway. After this incident, the media has been reporting on it extensively, and your relationship with Chengyu is no longer a secret."

"However, I still have a request for you."

Upon hearing this, He Ziyu quickly replied, "Uncle, please feel free to ask."

Jiang Guosheng picked up his coffee cup, took a small sip, and said in a deep voice:

"Since you and Chengyu took over the group, you've become semi-public figures, and your work and relationship have attracted a lot of attention from the outside world."

"As Chengyu's father, besides hoping that he can live a happy and fulfilling life, I also hope that he can uphold the dignity of being the heir of the Jiang family."

"So, Ayu, my request to you is..."

"Stay with Chengyu and walk this path together. No matter what happens in the future, don't easily mention breaking up. Your relationship has been witnessed by thousands of people, and there's no room for regret. Only by walking hand in hand to the end can we prove that my decision today was correct."

Jiang Guosheng's heartfelt advice moved He Ziyu.

He knew that same-sex relationships were still considered a very abnormal phenomenon by many elders, and that deeply ingrained ideas were very difficult to change.

The effort that the elders have to put in is no less than that of the people involved.

Jiang Guosheng and Shen Murou, He Lianghan and Zhou Ying...

Perhaps they all doubted life in the quiet of the night and fought fiercely with their own thoughts, but in the end, they chose to compromise out of their instinctive love for children and choose to coexist with that "discomfort" forever.

This love is invisible and intangible, and is often overlooked by the world. But He Ziyu, who has lived two lives, understands that the peace and smooth sailing that you think Goddess of Luck has given you is just someone silently sheltering you from the wind and rain.

His successful marriage to Jiang Chengyu was not only due to their mutual dedication, but also to the support and sacrifices of their families.

"Uncle, rest assured, from the day I chose to be with Jiang Chengyu ten years ago, I was prepared to spend my life with him. I will cherish him in the future and will never let you down." He Ziyu looked into Jiang Guosheng's eyes as he said these words, his expression extremely serious.

After a long pause, Jiang Guosheng sighed almost imperceptibly and said, "Then I wish you a long and happy life together."

After saying that, he picked up the briefcase beside him.

"Uncle," He Ziyu called out to him, "Brother Yu is at Maple Forest Garden right next door, won't you go and see him?"

"No, I have to catch a flight soon." Jiang Guosheng stood up. "I might be away from the country for several months, so I'll have to trouble you to take good care of Chengyu."

"It's what I should do."

After seeing Jiang Guosheng off, He Ziyu stood by the roadside and took a deep breath.

Before we knew it, everything had settled down.

Having overcome the obstacle of Jiang's father, the road ahead gradually became clear, and he finally had the courage to hold Jiang Chengyu's hand in front of the world and show off their unwavering love.

……

After being discharged from the hospital, Jiang Chengyu only rested at home for a week before returning to work.

This time, however, the burden on his shoulders is heavier than ever before.

Before leaving the country, Jiang Guosheng completely delegated the management of the group to him. In addition, the company suffered huge losses recently, and it will undoubtedly require a lot of effort to return to its peak.

Fortunately, Jiang Guosheng's former right-hand men also saw Jiang Chengyu's true strength in this business battle. They wholeheartedly assisted him in their work without any complaints, providing him with great support.

As for He Ziyu, who was used to being a hands-off manager, he took the initiative to take on most of the housework in order to help Jiang Chengyu share the burden. Every day, he would get up before dawn to prepare breakfast and lunch boxes for the two of them to take home. In the evening, he would either leave work early or go to a nearby restaurant to pack the food and take it home.

In addition, on weekends, she often took Jiang Chengyu back to visit other families, trying her best to let him feel the warmth of family.

Zhou Ying has a personality that extends to everything related to someone else; she likes everyone He Ziyu likes. Moreover, she watched Jiang Chengyu grow up since he was a child and had a good grasp of his character. Therefore, it didn't take long for her to accept his new identity from the bottom of her heart.

That day, He Ziyu brought Jiang Chengyu over for a visit again. Zhou Ying prepared a large table full of food, half spicy and half non-spicy, successfully catering to the tastes of her two "sons".

"Oh dear, big fish, get off your brother quickly..."

Zhou Ying had just brought the hot soup out of the kitchen when she saw the family's golden retriever hanging on Jiang Chengyu's back, jumping around in place.

After Jiang Chengyu and He Ziyu took Eryu away, Zhou Ying felt that the house was a bit lonely. She casually mentioned it to He Lianghan during dinner, and unexpectedly, He Lianghan brought back a golden retriever the next day.

Zhou Ying thought to herself, since the cat is named Eryu (Second Fish), then the dog should simply be named Dayu (Big Fish), so that there will be "fish" every year and it will bring good fortune.

After petting the golden retriever, Jiang Chengyu went to the bathroom to wash his hands. When he returned to the living room, Zhou Ying had already served the meal.

"Kids, come and eat!" Zhou Ying called out enthusiastically. "There'll be dessert after dinner!"

Jiang Chengyu glanced at the time and asked, "Aren't we waiting for Uncle?"

Zhou Ying: "He went out to play with his friends, who knows when he'll be back. You two eat first."

Compared to Jiang Guosheng, He Lianghan is more easygoing. Ever since He Ziyu was able to manage the group independently, he has chosen not to get involved and has spent his time enjoying himself. It is said that he has become obsessed with fishing recently, fishing from day to night, and sometimes he even braises the fish and brings it back to Zhou Ying to show off.

"I bet Dad will bring back braised fish again today," He Ziyu said.

Upon hearing the words "braised fish," Zhou Ying turned pale. "Oh dear, please don't! I never want to hear the word 'fish' again!"

He Ziyu: "What about the big fish and the second fish?"

Zhou Ying glared at him: "You're so good at making jokes!"

……

During the meal, Zhou Ying's eyes were full of Jiang Chengyu. She kept putting food on his plate and pouring him water. In the end, He Ziyu couldn't help but ask Zhou Ying who her real son was.

"You're both my sons," Zhou Ying said, "but Chengyu has a sweet tongue and knows how to praise my cooking, unlike you, who just keeps your head down and eats..."

Upon hearing this, He Ziyu quickly wiped his mouth and said, "Mom, your cooking is amazing! It's comparable to the chefs at New Oriental!"

Zhou Ying: "Alright, alright, what's the use of trying to make amends now? Besides, Cheng Yu is not only sweet-talking, but also handsome..."

He Ziyu: "Am I not handsome?!"

Zhou Ying: "You're alright, I guess. After seeing so many, you're pretty much the same. He used to be chubby, but now he's not chubby at all, he's as thin as a stick... By the way, speaking of which, Chengyu, you have to keep a close eye on him when he eats. It's not good for a boy to be too thin."

Jiang Chengyu: "Ayu told me that he hasn't been able to eat your cooking lately, and he's gotten thin from hunger."

Zhou Ying: "Oh my, look at this child, how well she speaks!"

The three chatted and ate in a relaxed atmosphere until Zhou Ying suddenly remembered something, slapped the table and said, "Oh right, didn't you say you were going to get your marriage certificate abroad? I asked a fortune teller to choose an auspicious date for you two these past few days..."

Whenever the topic of weddings and funerals comes up, Zhou Ying can't escape her old habit of being superstitious. She took out her phone, found a text message from a fortune teller, and said, "The 8th of next month is a good day, would you like to consider it?"

"Next month..." He Ziyu thought for a moment, "Next month seems pretty busy."

"No matter how busy you are, you still have to get down to business," Zhou Ying said. "At worst, I'll bring your dad back and have him keep an eye on things for you."

Upon hearing this, He Ziyu looked at Jiang Chengyu.

Jiang Chengyu: "I'll do whatever you say about the marriage."

He Ziyu: "Then we'll listen to my mom?"

Jiang Chengyu: "Okay, then we'll listen to Mom."

When Jiang Chengyu suddenly changed his mind, Zhou Ying was first surprised, and then she burst into tears of joy.

He Ziyu was startled by Zhou Ying's reaction. He quickly put down his chopsticks, put his arm around her shoulder, and asked, "Mom, why are you crying?"

Zhou Ying pulled out a tissue to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said:

"I'm just so happy..."

"After all, I've envied Ah-rou for being able to give birth to such a wonderful son as Cheng-yu for a long time."

"Now that her son is my son, how could I not be excited?"