Old Master Zhang knew that whatever he said right now would be futile, so he decided to pass the ultimate decision-making power to his beloved grandson. He hoped that his darling grandson would make the decision himself, even though it seed a bit cruel and could destroy the relationship between father and son. But he had to do so because only that way would Zhang Zhentian be thoroughly convinced.
"Since your attitude towards decides everything, we’ll hand the decision-making power to your son. Let him make this decision. What do you think?" Old Master Zhang put forward his request to Zhang Zhentian. He felt that was the only fair way, but Zhang Zhentian saw it differently.
"Dad, you clearly know he has a grievance against and that I abandoned him over these years. How much hatred do you think he holds in his heart towards ? What you’re doing is equivalent to cutting off my last ans of survival. If you really want to never return, you could just say it outright. Please, don’t make my son bear the burden of your decision, okay?"
Old Master Zhang hadn’t expected to be seen in such a light in Zhang Zhentian’s eyes: to stop at nothing, even making his own grandson take the fall for him. He had never done such a thing, so why would Zhang Zhentian think he was making Zhang Yichen take the bla? Could there be so misunderstanding?
"I’ve said my piece. If you agree, I’ll call him right now to co back. If you don’t agree, then leave this instant and never return in your lifeti. You won’t be allowed to see your son again, and I’ll have your na removed from the Zhang Family’s genealogy forever..."
Zhang Zhentian, hearing his father speak such words, didn’t even know how to breathe in that mont. Although he intended to defy his father’s wishes, unwilling to leave ho or let his son decide his life for him, he had never imagined his father would erase his na from the Zhang Family genealogy forever. To him, that ant becoming soone without a family or na, and even running the risk of having his na revoked by the police—a troubleso prospect. No, he couldn’t let this happen, even if it ant paying a price, even if his path wasn’t his own to choose, he had to take a gamble.
"In that case, call Yichen back! Let him co back and make this decision for . Whatever decision he makes, I’ll comply with it. Are you satisfied now?"
"Fine, you said it. Don’t forget the words you spoke today. With that settled, I’ll imdiately call him to return. Then, we’ll see whether he chooses to let you stay here or to drive you out. Whichever decision he makes, you must not harbor any resentnt towards him, and you mustn’t resort to any ans to go after him or his girlfriend. Otherwise, even if he doesn’t lay a hand on you, I, as a father, will definitely not let you off."
Old Master Zhang called his grandson, asking him to co back right away. When Zhang Yichen received the call from his grandfather, he was a bit baffled. What was so urgent that his grandfather needed him to rush back ho? Could it be that his mother had done sothing again to upset his grandfather? He had to put down his work and imdiately drove ho.
"Grandpa, what’s so urgent that you had rush back? Has sothing happened?" asked Zhang Yichen.
"It’s all right, Grandpa just wants you to co back and make a decision. Your father has done wrong, and Grandpa has decided to punish him, but Grandpa is leaving the final decision up to you. It’s your choice whether to have your father leave this ho or to allow him to stay. It’s entirely up to you. If you decide to let him stay, then he can continue to live here with you. But if you don’t want him to stay, then from today onward he will no longer be a part of the Zhang Family, and he must never set foot in the Zhang ho again, nor claim outside to be the son of Zhang Mo!"
Zhang Yichen had not expected his grandfather to urgently call him back for this matter. How was he to make such a decision? Although he held dissatisfaction towards his father, his dad had sincerely repented. Hadn’t he forgiven his father? Then why should he still ask his father to leave? But since Elder Zhang had put it in his hands to decide, it surely wasn’t a simple matter.
"Grandpa, I really don’t know what to do about this. If you have any opinion, please make the decision yourself. I really can’t make up my mind. Even though my dad has done so many things in the past that embarrassed and made my heart cold, after all, he truly repented. Perhaps it’s better for him to stay and serve you, thereby making up for the deficits of the past decade or so!"
Zhang Zhentian was stunned. He hadn’t expected his son to plead on his behalf. Was he dreaming? Old Master Zhang had not expected it either. Hadn’t his grandson always hated his son? Why would he suddenly plead for his son today? Could it be that they had truly reconciled? He dared not be sure, nor did he dare to believe it.
"Yichen, you don’t have to say these things against your will. If you want your dad to leave, you can just tell Grandpa, and Grandpa will decide for you. Grandpa knows how much you’ve hated them for all these years, the abandonnt you’ve endured, and all the grievances and pain you’ve suffered without anyone to confide in. Grandpa has seen it all. So today, you don’t need to consider any other emotions. Over the years, they haven’t taken care of you as parents should and haven’t fulfilled their responsibilities. So why should you force yourself to say those sugar-coated words to excuse them?" Old Master Zhang said, believing that his grandson’s words were spoken just to spare his son from embarrassnt.
"Grandpa, I know what you’re thinking, and I know you’re doing this for . But I don’t want to be that selfish person anymore. Although I was quite dissatisfied with them before, I have forgiven dad. What happened with forcing Zhichen has nothing to do with him, it was not his intention. Since I have chosen to forgive him, why not let him stay at ho and live together in harmony? Don’t you think?"
"Did you really an what you just said? You’re not just saying it reluctantly for Grandpa’s sake, are you? Don’t worry about how Grandpa feels. Do what you want; Grandpa will support you unconditionally!"
"Grandpa, I am speaking from my heart when I say this. I just hope that my dad can stay here and live with us. He must be tired after all these years of drifting, and he also longs to return to the comfort of ho. I believe if you let him stay, he will be grateful and serve you well. Won’t our family then be united and happy? As for my mom, I’m not sure how to interact with her right now, as she is undeniably linked to those issues. Her decisions really disappointed . Regarding her, I need to observe for a while longer. So please understand, and let my dad stay. This is , your grandson, asking you!"
Old Master Zhang never imagined Zhang Yichen would speak to him with such a plea. For so many years, his grandson had never asked him for anything. This was the first ti. At that mont, Zhang Zhentian’s eyes filled with tears of emotion. Despite all the wrong he had done to his son, in the end, it was his son who wanted to keep him at ho.
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