Considering she had only given Qianqian to him back then, and returned years later with two boys, they could easily question the children’s identities.
The sentiment was beautiful, also bringing to mind the grandchildren of the Di family. They, driven by selfish desires, sought to seize the company but ultimately met a tragic end.
Old Madam Di looked up at Di Mingjue, her expression turning serious. "Mingjue, I have something to tell you."
Jiang Ziyu, being perceptive, took the children upstairs.
Facing the old madam alone, Di Mingjue inquired, "Grandma, you didn't just come to see the children today, did you? You want to persuade me to return?"
"It's true that nothing can be hidden from you." Old Madam Di dropped her serious demeanor. "He knows he was wrong. He specifically asked me to find you and promised not to insist on you marrying Sisi."
"Since I've already left, I have no intention of returning. Di Jue Group's foundation has been solidly established over the years; it won't easily decline with or without me. Even if it weren't for the matter of forcing my divorce, I would have taken my wife and children away from the Di residence and strived for a world of my own."
With words spoken to this extent, the old madam understood Di Mingjue's resolve. Some things, once they happen, can never go back to how they were.
Old Madam Di sighed and had no choice but to compromise. "Alright, when you have time, go back and talk to your father. You share the same blood; how can you just turn your back on him?"
"I understand," Di Mingjue replied, accompanying the old madam as she left the living room.
He escorted her to the car and only turned back after watching it leave.
As he entered the house, Jiang Ziyu, who was ahead, asked, "Why did Grandma leave? Didn't you ask her to stay for lunch?"
"It would have been too much trouble," Di Mingjue said casually, brushing it off.
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, Jiang Ziyu sensed something was amiss. Did the old madam avoid her because it had something to do with her?
Jiang Ziyu followed Di Mingjue into the kitchen, watched him pour himself a glass of water, and waited for him to finish drinking before speaking.
"Something you want to ask?"
"Did Grandma ask you to go back?"
As the most capable junior of the Di family, his sudden departure from the entire clan because of a woman was difficult for the Di family to accept.
It was precisely because he decisively abandoned his bright future for her that Jiang Ziyu was willing to take that step.
However, feelings weren't perfect with effort from only one side; it took mutual effort for a beautiful future.
Jiang Ziyu continued to speculate on her own, and before Di Mingjue could reply, she stated her position. "I know how you feel. Even if you go back now, I will go back with you and the children. You don't need to worry that I will disagree and refuse to return to the Di family."
The corners of Di Mingjue's lips curved upward. The old madam's visit today had truly been a wingman for him. If not for her, how would Jiang Ziyu have revealed her deepest affections to him?
He brushed his finger against her nose and teased, "Don't overthink it. The old madam was just conveying the old man's words; she isn't forcing me to go back, nor is she dissatisfied with you."
"Then are you going back?" Jiang Ziyu quickly pressed.
"No, I'm not. I don't want anyone to disturb the happy life of our family of five," Di Mingjue declared.
Even if Di Jianhan were to appear before him right now, apologize, and invite him back, Di Mingjue's answer would still be a refusal.
He could see that Jiang Ziyu lacked a sense of security, and returning would inevitably cause her discomfort over minor matters. Since he had already left, going back would be inviting trouble.
Di Mingjue took her arm and solemnly promised her, "I will discuss any decision with you, and if there's a dispute, I will choose to listen to you."
The old madam returned to the Di residence. Lu Sisi and Di Jianhan had been anxiously waiting in the living room ever since she left that morning.