You Choose an Adopted Son, I Choose Madness - Chapter 77:

Chapter 77: Teaching Me a Lesson?! Pressing You Down by the Nose

The person from the Liu family who arrived was Liu Yanran’s sister-in-law, Gong Zixun. Her attire and makeup were impeccably refined. Though she was in her fifties, she looked no older than her thirties, even appearing younger than Liu Yanran herself.

Gong Zixun had married Liu Yanran’s elder brother through a business alliance. She and Liu Yanran had known each other since childhood, so their relationship was quite good. Today, Gong Zixun came to the Su family on behalf of Liu Yanran’s brother, Liu Xingran, to persuade Su Zhenxing.

After all, times had changed. The Su family was now the wealthiest in Haishi, and the Liu family had many reasons to rely on them. Su Zhenxing and Liu Yanran absolutely could not get divorced.

In the past, when the Su Corporation was not yet the richest in Haishi, Liu Xingran had helped Su Zhenxing in many ways. Because of this, Su Zhenxing still held some respect for Liu Xingran and his wife, Gong Zixun.

Knowing this, Liu Xingran confidently sent Gong Zixun to the Su family to persuade Su Zhenxing.

Sure enough, upon seeing Su Zhenxing, who still treated her with some respect, Gong Zixun immediately expressed her warmth and apology.

“Brother-in-law, look, I really must apologize!”

“I never thought Yanran would beat you up so badly!”

“Yesterday, when I saw Yanran’s face all bruised, I was blaming you for being a cruel husband!”

“But now that I see you today, I realize that my sister has quite a ruthless heart too!”

Although Gong Zixun’s words seemed like an apology for Liu Yanran hitting Su Zhenxing, she also subtly pointed out that Su Zhenxing had not held back against Liu Yanran either. The underlying message was that he hadn’t exactly suffered alone, so he shouldn’t dwell too much on being beaten.

While Su Zhenxing was willing to give Gong Zixun some respect, he merely welcomed her into the living room without responding.

Gong Zixun, who had already inquired thoroughly about yesterday’s incident, understood exactly why Su Zhenxing was truly upset. Therefore, she wasn’t surprised by his silence.

She continued, “Brother-in-law, I know you’re upset.”

“But I can assure you that ever since Yanran married you, she has been a dutiful wife, giving birth to your children, managing household affairs, and being filial to your parents. She has never done anything inappropriate.”

Hearing this, Su Zhenxing was slightly moved. He recalled the times when he and Liu Yanran had struggled together to have a son and endured his mother’s scolding when Su Chen went missing.

Back then, they had shared the same goal, endured the same hardships, and understood each other deeply. Their hearts had been united.

Especially after Su Chen went missing, most of his mother’s anger had been directed at Liu Yanran. After all, he was her biological son, so even if she scolded him, it was limited. But Liu Yanran had silently endured their mother’s beatings and scoldings without ever talking back.

She had indeed suffered a lot back then.

A hint of warmth appeared in Su Zhenxing’s eyes.

Seeing this, Gong Zixun finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that her visit today wouldn’t be in vain.

She continued, “Brother-in-law, even for the sake of the three children—no, four children—you must make this marriage work!”

“Otherwise, who will take care of their family and personal lives in the future?!”

“You’re a man. You already have to handle matters outside. Are you going to manage everything at home too?!”

“You’d wear yourself out!”

“Brother-in-law, don’t you think that makes sense?!”

“No one cares more about the children than their own mother!”

“A prosperous family cannot do without a responsible mother!”

Su Zhenxing agreed with this statement. His expression noticeably softened.

Gong Zixun knew the time was right. It was time for their children to step in and rekindle the couple’s bond.

Su Lili and Su Mu, who had already coordinated with Gong Zixun on how to persuade their father today, arrived at the living room right on cue.

They excitedly called out, “Auntie, you’re here?!”

“Where’s Mom? Why didn’t she come back with you?!”

“We haven’t seen Mom for just one night, and we already miss her.”

“Without Mom at home, even the food doesn’t taste the same.”

“She needs to come back soon! I still need her help with my schoolwork!”

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Hearing Su Lili and Su Mu’s heartfelt words, Su Zhenxing felt Liu Yanran’s importance even more deeply. Regret surfaced on his face as he reflected on his impulsiveness from the previous day.

Seeing his expression, Gong Zixun gave Su Lili and Su Mu a satisfied wink.

It seemed that today, Su Zhenxing would go to the Liu family and bring Yanran back home.

Gong Zixun couldn’t help but feel smug.

Whenever she stepped in, there was nothing she couldn’t handle.

When she returned, she would make sure Liu Xingran and Liu Yanran properly thanked her.

Just as she was about to push things further, Su Chen walked into the living room.

The moment Su Chen appeared, Su Lili and Su Mu, who had just been speaking so sweetly, suddenly fell silent as if their mouths had been sealed shut.

Gong Zixun frowned as she looked at Su Chen.

Of course, she knew him. She had seen him before.

This was Liu Yanran’s biological son.

But since Liu Yanran had always looked down on Su Chen, Gong Zixun had never paid him any attention either.

Moreover, Liu Yanran had told her that the reason she was beaten yesterday was because Su Chen had rummaged through her bag without permission and found that photo, which led to the whole incident.

To Gong Zixun, it seemed that Su Chen was bringing bad luck to her sister.

She felt that she ought to give Su Chen a proper lesson on her sister’s behalf.

Gong Zixun put on a smile and looked at Su Chen.

“Su Chen, come here.”

“Auntie needs to have a good talk with you.”

“Su Chen, your mother gave you life.”

“You should be filial to her and listen to her.”

“What you did yesterday—going through your mother’s wallet without permission—you can’t do that again.”

“Su Chen, you’re no longer an orphan from the orphanage. You need to stop carrying those bad habits from there.”

“Listen to your auntie. You need to change.”

Su Chen had only come downstairs to check on the situation, but unexpectedly, Gong Zixun started lecturing him.

Who did she think she was?!

Had she raised him?! Given birth to him?!

Su Chen frowned and walked slowly toward Gong Zixun.

Seeing him approach, she nodded in satisfaction.

Not bad. At least he still knew to listen to his elders.

Just as Gong Zixun was about to continue lecturing him, Su Chen suddenly staggered as if he had tripped over something. His body tilted, and in the next moment, his hand smacked Gong Zixun’s face hard, pressing down firmly.

Only when he felt the nose beneath his hand collapse did Su Chen finally let go.