The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Xiao Rui's refusal surprised everyone.

Yang Dalin clearly saw that Yi Zhonghai's face darkened, and he seemed a little unhappy.

He probably didn't expect that even though he kindly adopted the children, some of them wouldn't want to go back with him to enjoy a comfortable life.

The situation suddenly became a little awkward.

Yi Zhonghai also felt that it was a bit embarrassing for him to be rejected so directly by a child, but he still pretended to be magnanimous and said, "Oh, you don't want to? Okay, it's alright, child, if you don't want to, you don't want to."

I can't force you, sir.

I'll find someone else.

Yang Dalin quite liked Xiao Rui.

He tugged at Yi Zhonghai, giving him a look that suggested he calm down, and said, "Xiao Rui, right? I came with Uncle Yi and the others."

Do you know Aunt Qi? I'm from the same family as Aunt Qi.

My name is Yang Dalin.

Can we talk alone?

Xiao Rui looked at Qi Yulan and Dean Zhang again and saw that both of them nodded to him.

He then said, "Of course I know Aunt Qi. She often brings us delicious food."

What do you want to ask, Brother Lin?

Yang Dalin put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Let's go outside to talk, not in this room."

"Come on, let's take your brother for a walk outside."

Without hesitation, Xiao Rui took Yang Dalin and left the house.

Once outside, Yang Dalin immediately took off his cotton-padded coat and draped it over Xiao Rui.

Xiao Rui stopped Yang Dalin directly: "Brother Dalin, don't take it off, you'll catch a cold again."

I'm used to it, don't worry, I'm not cold.

Seeing the boy's determined look, Yang Dalin had no choice but to put the clothes back on and said, "Alright, then Brother Dalin will treat you to candy."

As she spoke, she took a handful of candy from her bag and handed it to him.

Xiao Rui thanked Yang Dalin, then swallowed hard and stuffed all the candy into his pocket.

Instead of opening a piece and stuffing it into his mouth, he didn't just open it up.

Yang Dalin knew that he was probably saving a piece for his friends, not wanting to eat it himself.

Yang Dalin took out another handful from his bag and handed it to him, then opened a piece and held it to his mouth: "Here, have a taste."

The rest are gifts from Brother Dalin; you can keep them if you want.

Let's taste this one first and see if it's sweet.

Xiao Rui then happily opened her mouth and put the candy in it.

Eating a piece of candy really does make you feel good.

Yang Dalin noticed that Xiao Rui's face was less distressed, and his brows seemed to have relaxed a bit.

Yang Dalin then asked him, "Xiao Rui, can you tell me about your situation?"

Why don't you want to go with Uncle Yi Zhonghai? Is it just because he made you change your surname?

Xiao Rui's brows furrowed slightly at this moment.

He hasn't responded.

Yang Dalin then said, "Alright, then let me tell you my story."

Then Yang Dalin briefly recounted his story: "Like you, I also came to Beijing from famine."

When I came to Beijing, my grandmother was still alive. Unfortunately, she didn't make it. She lay in the shelter for three days and then passed away.

I'm the only one left in my family.

Later, it was Aunt Qi who took me home.

She treated me like her own son.

Make me new clothes and feed me well.

Later, I started earning money by pedaling a tricycle for others, and then I earned money by unloading goods from vehicles.

Through my own efforts, I finally found a good job.

So now that I'm working and earning money, I give Aunt Qi her living expenses.

He would also buy her delicious food from time to time.

Treat her and her family like you would your own mother.

Xiao Rui, do you have some concerns, or is it just because of the matter of changing your surname?

Like you, I haven't changed my surname either.

They were doing quite well at Aunt Qi's house.

Tell me about this, and I'll see if I can help you resolve it.

Because I think you're a great person, strong-willed, and know how to take care of Xiaohong and her sisters.

I think you seem like a good older brother.

Would you like to talk about it?

Xiao Rui had no idea that Yang Dalin came from the same background as him.

I thought Yang Dalin was a child who grew up in the city.

A child who fled famine in the countryside, dressed in rags and starving, naturally felt inferior when he saw the well-dressed and tall children in the city.

But knowing that Yang Dalin had been like him before, Yang Dalin had also opened his heart to him and did not look down on him.

Xiao Rui lowered her guard.

He said in a low voice, "I grew up without parents; my grandfather raised me."

My grandfather ate very little so that I would eat more. He starved to death the year before last. Before he died, he told me that I must live well.

When they grow up, they should carry on the Li family line.

The incense offerings must not be cut off.

Therefore, I cannot change my surname.

I know many children have been adopted and changed their surnames, but I don't want that.

"I still need to carry on the Li family line in the future."

So that's how it is. This kid is still young and only remembered his grandfather's last words. Plus, his grandfather treated him very well, so he definitely wouldn't want to break his grandfather's dying wish.

Yang Dalin touched Xiao Rui, whose eyes were also wet with tears: "So that's how it is. So, your full name is Li Xiao Rui?"

Xiao Rui sniffled and said, "My name is Li Guorui."

"Hmm, not bad, a nice name."

I have an idea for you. If you agree to be adopted by Grandpa Yi and Grandma Yi, they won't let you change your surname. However, after you get married and have several children, one of your children's surnames will be changed to Yi.

And would you be willing to take care of Grandpa Yi and Grandma Yi in their old age and see them off in their final days?

The little guy doesn't know this kind of operation exists yet.

His eyes brightened considerably; he must also long to be adopted.

Adoption means it's much better than an orphanage.

The children in the orphanage all knew this.

At least the food there will be much better than in an orphanage.

Which child wouldn't want new clothes to wear?

Xiao Rui stood up straight and stared blankly at Yang Dalin, asking, "Brother Dalin, is it okay to do this?"

Wouldn't that be letting down my promise to Grandpa?

"Silly boy, how is it that you've wronged your grandfather?"

Let's take an example. Imagine you get married in the future, have a wife, and have two sons. You just change one of your sons' surnames to Uncle Yi's.

They're still your own sons.

It's just to give Grandpa Yi, who raised you, a chance to carry on the family line.

Because they don't have any children, and they need to carry on the family line.

Even if your son or grandson has the surname Yi, they still have your bloodline.

They share a common ancestor, which is your grandfather.

So this matter isn't as complicated as you think.

There is a way to solve this.

If you agree, I'll go and discuss it with Grandpa Yi.

If you disagree, they won't force you.

If you agree, nod; if you disagree, shake your head.

Yang Dalin waited a while longer, and Xiao Rui finally nodded under Yang Dalin's gaze, agreeing.

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