"But..." Sheng Yuxue murmured, opening her mouth.
"Our children are all grown up, and we still don't have a proper title."
"It doesn't matter if I have a title or not, but our children cannot be without a father, cannot always be without a complete family. He is twenty years old, not a two-year-old child."
Over the years, Huo Qingrang had never treated the mother and son poorly in terms of money.
They lived in luxury, with delicacies.
When other families were still worrying about daily necessities, she lived in a multi-million dollar mansion, served by a nanny for all three meals.
Even childbirth and postpartum confinement were done in a confinement center, costing over a hundred thousand yuan a month, and she stayed for half a year.
Huo Qingrang had not mistreated her and their child over the years; even if the child wanted something, Huo Qingrang would transfer the money without a second word.
When the child grew up, he even set up a trust fund for them.
All for the future financial security of their children.
However, humans are ultimately greedy.
She knew her status was not to be seen.
But her children could not.
If she had given birth to a daughter, it would have been fine, but she had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl.
The daughter was fine, but what about her son.
"I understand everything you're saying, but I can't help it. Qin Xue is at home, and you know her temperament. She can't stand even a speck of dust in her eyes. And..."
Before the old man passed away, he had already inherited all the shares and assets to Huo Tingyun.
His health was not good, and he couldn't manage the company at all.
It was fine a few years ago, but in recent years, his chronic illness had not improved. Even looking at documents gave him a headache, let alone returning to the company to control its shares.
If the children were to enter the company, it would require Qin Xue's approval.
But Qin Xue's temperament...
Qin Xue came from a wealthy family and had been a young lady since childhood. She had a strong personality and would never allow Sheng Yuxue to appear, nor would she allow Sheng Yuxue's children to appear in the Huo family.
For so many years, he and Sheng Yuxue had been very low-key, meeting only a few times a year.
To protect Sheng Yuxue, Huo Qingrang had even gone to the trouble of setting up a shell company to facilitate transferring money to Sheng Yuxue for her living expenses.
"Why? Why? Is it too much to ask for my children to enter Shengshi? I don't want wealth, nor do I want the Huo family's assets. Now that the children have graduated, I simply want them to have a proper title, to be openly acknowledged as descendants of the Huo family..."
Sheng Yuxue dared not hope when the old man was alive.
But now, the old man had passed away, and it had been so long.
Was it really that difficult for her to want a title?
Especially when it was just to give the children a title.
"I have something to do, we'll talk about it another day..."
Huo Qingrang made a move to leave.
"Don't go!" Sheng Yuxue hugged Huo Qingrang from behind.
"I shouldn't have said it. It's all my fault. I won't ask for a title anymore, just don't leave, stay by my side."
Sheng Yuxue held Huo Qingrang tightly, preventing him from leaving.
Huo Qingrang stopped, sighed, turned around, and cupped Sheng Yuxue's face.
Looking at the face of his first love, Huo Qingrang also felt heartache.
"I love you, but I can't do anything about this matter. You can have ten million, but I have no say in the Huo family's affairs. You also know my health condition. To return to the Huo family, you need Qin Xue's consent."
"Why? But the old man is dead, you are the head of the family, why do you listen to a woman?"
Sheng Yuxue couldn't understand and was unwilling.
Why could Qin Xue's children control the entire Huo family's business.
Why couldn't her children?
Huo Qingrang brushed aside the stray hair from Sheng Yuxue's forehead, revealing her beautiful, fair face.
"Some things are destined from birth. If Qin Xue hadn't helped back then, the Huo family wouldn't be where it is today.
The old man recognized Qin Xue, and after his death, he left the control of the company and almost all the shares to Tingyun.
Now Tingyun is the helmsman of your Huo family. Although I am Tingyun's father, I have no real power."
Having worked hard for half his life, Huo Qingrang was truly tired.
Coupled with his poor health, and having a capable child like Tingyun.
He was very pleased.
He married Qin Xue at the beginning entirely at the old man's behest.
He didn't love Qin Xue, but he still married her.
Over the years, although there was no passion or love.
Qin Xue was a qualified wife and a qualified mother.
Because she had taken too many nutrients during pregnancy, Qin Xue had a difficult labor and endured three days and three nights before giving birth to Tingyun.
After the child was born, his health was not very good.
Qin Xue took meticulous care of him. Even when Tingyun was blind in his childhood, Qin Xue stayed by his side day and night.
At that time, he was following the old man in business, often traveling between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, busy as could be.
He had no time to take care of the mother and son, but Qin Xue had no complaints.
Qin Xue raised Tingyun very well.
This child surpassed his predecessors and was more outstanding than the old man in his youth.
Even in Huo Qingrang's heart, no matter how much he doted on Sheng Yuxue and the twins she gave birth to, they couldn't compare to Huo Tingyun.
"I understand. It's all my fault. I won't say it again."
Sheng Yuxue acted submissively, nestling in Huo Qingrang's arms, interrupting the conversation.
She knew there was no point in continuing.
Huo Qingrang had no say in the company.
The company shares were all in Huo Tingyun's hands.
However, she was truly unwilling.
Why could Qin Xue's children inherit such a large family business.
Why couldn't her children.
Clearly, they were all descendants of the Huo family.
She could endure hardship, but her children could not.
Her two children must be recognized by their ancestors.
"Xue'er, you are so sensible, I am truly ashamed..."
Huo Qingrang sighed deeply and pulled Sheng Yuxue into his embrace.
Even though he felt guilty, there were some things he truly couldn't do.
"It's okay, I understand. It's not easy for you either. Now I'm more worried about your health."
Sheng Yuxue raised her face. Huo Qingrang, moved, leaned in and kissed her lips.
The two of them were intimate in the pavilion.
The autumn wind was bleak, and a few golden leaves fell from the lush trees, drifting to the ground.
Su Qi stayed in the Shallow Water Bay villa for an entire day, not stepping out of the door.
Firstly, there were bodyguards watching the entrance, and secondly, her legs were sore and she couldn't walk.
Even walking from the living room to the dining room took great effort.
This beast.
He was truly despicable.
He didn't let her go even though she was pregnant.
Su Qi cursed Huo Tingyun in her heart. As it was afternoon, dinner was being prepared by Aunt Wu.
Gu Tangxue called her several times, and after learning she was fine, she was relieved.
A few days later, Su Qi returned to the film crew.
During this period, Xu Linyun was radiant and did not make things difficult for her.
Su Qi felt much more at ease.
She hoped Huo Tingyun wouldn't be ungrateful and would treat Xu Linyun well, so her days on set would be a little smoother.