Cheng Tao's reaction deeply hurt Ye Changfu.
He wasn't a model father, but that was because he hadn't known about Cheng Tao's existence.
If he had known from the start, he wouldn't have let her fend for herself.
"Cheng Tao, if you don't believe me, feel free to call your mother over. I've thought about it carefully these past few days. Your eyes and eyebrows bear a resemblance to mine, and the timing fits..."
The villagers around them had mixed expressions.
If you said Ye Changfu was honest, he had still gotten involved with Song Yulian.
If you said he wasn't honest, he had confessed everything obediently.
Cheng Tianhua, standing in the crowd, could no longer stand it and rushed out.
The timing fitting meant that while Song Yulian was dating him, she was also with Ye Changfu!
His face darkened. After so many years, he realized just how much of a cuckold he had been.
He threw a punch at Ye Changfu, pouring all his dissatisfaction with Song Yulian onto him.
"Shameless pair! Ye Changfu, you have no shame!"
Ye Changfu took the punch unexpectedly because he wasn't prepared.
When Cheng Tianhua tried to throw another punch, he fought back.
"What right do you have to curse me? When you were messing around with Song Yulian, Jiang Qing was still alive! At least my relationship with Song Yulian was before marriage, and after marriage, I was clean!"
The two of them began to brawl, revealing each other's secrets, wishing they could tear each other's faces off.
Cheng You closed her eyes in disappointment. How could her mother have fallen for such a man?
Qi Chengyan put his arm around her, drawing her into his embrace.
"Let's go, aren't we still looking for Uncle Li?"
Cheng You hummed in agreement, "Let's go."
Zhao Lifang didn't go with them. She wanted to stay and watch the drama unfold.
She actually thought Cheng Tao and Ye Changfu didn't look that alike. Perhaps Song Yulian had other lovers.
Cheng You's expression was somewhat grim. Being led away by Qi Chengyan, she remained silent.
It wasn't sadness or anger, just pure disgust.
She didn't pity Cheng Tianhua at all; after all, he had brought it all upon himself.
Arriving at Uncle Li's house, she put her thoughts aside and decided to deal with Zhenzhen's matter first.
When she brought it up with Uncle Li, Grandma Li readily agreed.
"I like Zhenzhen, so let her be my granddaughter. We can afford to raise her."
During her stay at home, Zhenzhen never once complained about her being an old blind woman. She was always busy tending to her.
Grandma Li felt a sense of comfort. She couldn't remember the last time she had experienced the joy of children and grandchildren around her.
Uncle Li, however, had concerns. "Adoption might be difficult to finalize."
After all, Zhenzhen wasn't without family.
If the Wen family truly wanted her back, it would be improper for him to keep Zhenzhen.
Grandma Li beckoned to Zhenzhen, "Little girl, come here."
Zhenzhen obediently walked over, "Grandma."
Grandma Li stroked her head and said gently, "Would you like to be my granddaughter? You'll have to change your surname."
Zhenzhen nodded without hesitation.
"I haven't wanted to be surnamed Wen for a long time."
Her mother had said that if it weren't for the circumstances, who would want to be surnamed Wen, who would want to carry the Wen family bloodline?
Grandma Li nodded, making the final decision. "Then it's settled. Yongdong, go to Old Man Lin and get Zhenzhen adopted, and she'll change her surname to Lin!"
Uncle Li was stunned. "Mom?!"
"It's decided. Just say it's my decision. I don't believe he won't give me this face."
The Old Li family and Lin Changhe had been in a stalemate for so many years. It was time to ease the tension.
Cheng You thought it was feasible. She still had two jars of ginseng pills, which she could bring along.
Uncle Li let out a long sigh and agreed.
"Let's not delay. You go find Old Man Lin now," Grandma Li said.
This was Cheng You's first time visiting Lin Changhe's home.
He lived alone in a quiet apartment on the second floor.
Uncle Li was unusually silent on the way, likely reminiscing about the past.
"Uncle, shall we go up?"
"Let's go."
He felt a flicker of nervousness and adjusted his clothes before knocking on the door.
He knocked for a long time, but no one opened the door.
An old woman from next door came out. "Are you looking for Old Man Lin? He goes for a walk at this time every day. He should be back soon."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Changhe's figure appeared.
"Hey, Old Lin, someone's here to see you."
Lin Changhe looked over. His attitude wasn't as agitated as before. He took out his key and opened the door.
"Come in."
Zhenzhen was a little anxious and looked up at Cheng You.
Cheng You patted her little head. "Go on in."
Uncle Li entered first. He glanced at the place that hadn't changed in over a decade, and his eyes welled up.
"Dad..."
Lin Changhe had consumed quite a few ginseng pills that Zhang Fuhai had delivered. He knew Uncle Li had someone arrange for them.
The fact that he hadn't thrown the pills away already indicated his softening stance.
"Sit down."
Uncle Li pushed Zhenzhen forward. "This child's name is Wen Zhen. She is an orphan. I plan to adopt her."
Lin Changhe glanced at Zhenzhen but said nothing.
He had remained unmarried for so many years. Now, in his old age, he was adopting a child. No one could criticize him.
"Dad, Mom's intention is for this child to take the surname Lin."
Lin Changhe suddenly turned to look at him, his pupils widening in shock.
"You..."
"Dad, we are all of this age now. How many years do we have left? It's truly not worth being stubborn about past events."
Lin Changhe turned away, remaining silent for a long time.
Cheng You could only see him raise his hand to wipe his eyes, and then he said hoarsely, "Alright, change her surname to Lin."
Since Lin Changhe had agreed, Cheng You said, "Then it might trouble Grandpa Lin to handle the adoption procedures."
Lin Changhe had been a county magistrate for many years, so he still had some connections.
"Don't worry, I'll handle this."
Completing an adoption was a simple matter and could be done quickly.
Lin Changhe found someone for them. Zhenzhen didn't even have a household registration, so it was perfect to register her in Wujing Village.
The procedures were completed swiftly, not even taking a full day.
Lin Changhe stroked Zhenzhen's head. Seeing her, he couldn't help but think of his daughter and grandson again.
Perhaps Juan'er saw him alone and sent this child to his side.
Cheng You took out the ginseng pills again. "You should have finished the ones you had. You can take these two jars first, and I'll make some more for you later."
Ginseng was rare, otherwise, there would be more.
Lin Changhe naturally knew how precious the medicine was. He hesitated, "My health has already improved significantly. Perhaps you should take it back."
Cheng You smiled. "It won't hurt to take it, so please have it. I have plenty on my end."
After all, it was something that nourished the body. With consistent consumption, her health would surely improve.