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Chapter 1011: Chapter 1015 Meddling
Tan Zhenghong had some thoughts about them because he always remembered what Wang Yun had said.
She said, "Don’t ever come looking for me, if you do, you’ll only be a burden to me."
He had abided by that all these years, but what did her early morning visit mean now?
Yet, visitors were guests, and he still politely welcomed them inside, and had Bai Yan serve them tea and pastries.
"Ah Hong, I still remember when you first came to my house, you were just a little baby, and now, in the blink of an eye, you have a child of your own," Wang Yun said with a smile.
She remembered the day her father suddenly brought a dirty little boy home, saying that if this child were raised well, he would be her support in the future.
But food was scarce at home, and the more people there were, the less she received.
So, she was never overly enthusiastic about this brother from childhood, even feeling a bit of distaste toward him.
However, the kindness of her father’s care for him was indelible, and now that she wanted to rely on him, he had no reason to refuse.
Tan Zhenghong nodded his head, "Time indeed flies, several years have passed in a flash.
He returned to the Tan family at the age of eight, and since then, had only seen her coincidentally on the street once.
"Ah, childhood was better, carefree, with Dad still around..."
Wang Clan said a lot about missing her childhood, but no matter how nicely she spoke, it was useless, for there was no sincerity in her eyes.
Speaking of her father was just a reminder to Tan Zhenghong not to forget the kindness shown to him.
Niu Fuquan was getting a bit impatient listening to this, and couldn’t help but interject, "Today is a good day for you siblings, reunited after a long separation; don’t talk about such sad things. Zi Jun, quickly kowtow to your uncle!"
"That is absolutely unnecessary."
Tan Zhenghong quickly shook his head, influenced by Duo’er, he wasn’t keen on the whole kneeling and kowtowing ritual either.
Niu Fuquan patted his son on the head, "You foolish boy, he is your uncle, got it?"
But he didn’t force Niu Zijun, because he was just saying it casually anyway.
"My nephew is named Zi Jun? That’s a nice name."
Tan Zhenghong complimented, trying to force a change in topic.
Wang Yun secretly felt pleased, "It’s the name his grandfather chose; I can’t read, I just know it sounds smooth."
Having the grandfather choose the name indicated that the child was highly regarded by the family elders.
"What name do you plan for your child? I know a few literati who are good at naming; if you don’t mind, I can introduce you to them," Niu Fuquan inserted at just the right moment.
The Tan family was just starting to make their mark and could not compare to the Niu family’s heritage.
His comments also hinted at a mutual exchange of resources.
Tan Zhenghong said politely, "The Tan family hasn’t set the generational name yet, we’ll need some more time, and then I’ll bother my brother-in-law."
"The generational name is more important, deciding whether the family will be prosperous for a long time. Why not let me take charge this once and find those friends of mine to come over, so that Ni Min can discuss it properly?"
Wang Yun felt this was not the right time for such remarks; she hadn’t seen Tan Zhenghong for years, and the familiarity they once had was gone.
Coming right away and meddling in someone else’s family affairs, people would definitely think they were being nosy.
So, Wang Yun quickly changed the subject, "How is the baby doing? May I visit?"
Tan Zhenghong nodded, "Just now when I came out, Duo’er was awake; I will introduce her to you in a moment."
They had a brief encounter on the road before, but now that his cousin was visiting as a guest, it was necessary to reintroduce her formally.
"Indeed, it’s better to be lucky than early; I’ll go see her now."
