Zhai Cheng came to the study door. At this moment, Meng Yajing was practicing calligraphy in the study.
There were two knocks on the door, "Dong dong".
"Who is it? Come in!" Meng Yajing was a bit surprised when Zhai Cheng came in.
"Why did you come to the study? Do you want to practice calligraphy with me?"
Although Zhai Cheng was a genius in the business world, he had disliked practicing ancient calligraphy since childhood.
"No, how could I want to practice calligraphy? I came to talk to you about something, Mom."
"Something? What is it? Tell me. You don't come to me for something easily." Meng Yajing joked.
"A lawyer came to see me yesterday."
"A lawyer? Have you gotten involved in a lawsuit recently?" Meng Yajing interrupted Zhai Cheng before he could finish speaking.
One might wonder if Meng Yajing was really his biological mother, expecting her son to be in a lawsuit like that.
"No, I haven't finished yet. The lawyer said his client is my biological father. He said my father left me a fortune and asked me to meet him."
"No, you mustn't go to meet him. Don't believe him."
"Mom, is this suddenly - emerged biological father of mine real? So the father I've called for so many years isn't my real father? Mom, please tell me, Mom." At this moment, Zhai Cheng could no longer hold back his emotions. The man he'd called father for so many years wasn't his real father. Why had his real father abandoned him for so many years?
Zhai Cheng had too many questions. No matter how powerful a person was, they would be at a loss when facing family - related issues.
"Chen'er, listen to me. You should have been surnamed Zhang. But when you were just a few months old, you came to live with me in the Zhai family. Your Uncle Zhai saw that you were still young and he didn't have any children, so he changed your surname to Zhai and named you Zhai Cheng. From then on, he became your father. As for your biological father, back then I was a young lady from the Meng family. Your father was good - looking, and he doted on me when we were in love. So I married him regardless of my family's opposition. But your biological father was useless. Just six months after our marriage, his true nature was revealed. He embezzled one million from the Meng family and went gambling. Later, I heard that he lost all the money and disappeared. But by then, I was already pregnant with you. I didn't want you to have such a father when you were born, so I divorced him. I hired a lawyer to look for him. I heard that he had set up a small company at that time. Later, I took you back to the Meng family and then married into the Zhai family." Meng Yajing shed tears as she spoke. She really didn't want to recall that past.
"Mom, don't cry. It's good that our family is so happy now." Zhai Cheng didn't know how to comfort his mother.
"Chen'er, promise me you won't go to see him, okay?" Meng Yajing's tone was close to pleading.
"Okay, I promise you, Mom. If you don't want me to see him, I definitely won't." Zhai Cheng knew that his mother was trying to protect him.
Seeing that her son had promised, Meng Yajing felt relieved. "Chen'er, that man is really your father. That's a fact, but Uncle Zhai is also your father."
Meng Yajing finally softened her heart. This statement showed that she still hoped Zhai Cheng would recognize Uncle Zhai as his father.
"I know, Mom. I will recognize him as my father. And as long as he doesn't do anything bad again, I will take care of him in his old age."
Hearing this, Meng Yajing felt at ease. Her son was still filial.
"Mom, you continue to practice calligraphy. I'll go out first."
Meng Yajing nodded and continued to practice calligraphy.
After Zhai Cheng went out, how could Meng Yajing still focus on calligraphy? How could she stay calm after such a thing happened? She knew what kind of person Zhang Yao was. Why would he suddenly show up and be so kind - hearted? And leave a fortune? She had to find Zhang Yao and have a good talk with him.
Meng Yajing then made a phone call. "Lao Li, Zhang Yao has returned to City M. Go and find out where he is now. He sent a lawyer to see Zhai Cheng. Since he could find Zhai Cheng and know that Zhai Cheng is his son, it seems he has some new plan this time."
"Okay, Miss. I'll go and handle it right away."
Lao Li used to be the housekeeper of the Meng family. After Meng Yajing divorced, Mrs. Meng was worried about her daughter, so she asked Lao Li to follow Meng Yajing and help her.
After receiving the call, Lao Li asked his subordinates to investigate. Soon, Lao Li found out Zhang Yao's location.
"Miss, Zhang Yao is now in the old city area. I've sent the location to your phone. Do you need me to send someone to go with you?" Lao Li was afraid that Zhang Yao might play some tricks and hurt Meng Yajing.
"No, I'll go by myself. I'm going to see what tricks he's playing."
After hanging up the phone, Meng Yajing drove out.
Zhai Cheng and Song Ge were sitting in the living room. They were very curious to see Meng Yajing going out in a hurry. Normally, this was the time when Meng Yajing practiced calligraphy.
"Why is Mom going out in such a hurry?"
"Isn't this the time for her to practice calligraphy? Oh no, Mom won't be going to find Zhang Yao, will she?" Sure enough, Zhai Cheng was still the genius. Nothing could be hidden from him.
"Who is Zhang Yao?" Song Ge was completely confused.
"My biological father." Zhai Cheng said seriously. He was really worried about his mother.
"Let's go there too. We can't let Mom take risks alone."
Hearing this, Song Ge followed Zhai Cheng out of the door and got in the car.
Zhai Cheng drove towards the address given by the man yesterday. He drove very fast.
At this time, Meng Yajing had already arrived at Zhang Yao's place.
Zhang Yao was very shocked and a bit surprised when he saw Meng Yajing.
"Hey, why has Mrs. Zhai come to my shabby place? Do you miss this old acquaintance of yours?" Zhang Yao was angry when he saw Meng Yajing because he remembered how she had left him back then.
"Zhang Yao, let me tell you, don't have any plans on Zhai Cheng. I know what kind of person you are. Your plan won't succeed."
"Yajing, what are you talking about? I'm really proud that my son is so outstanding. I really know I was wrong about what happened back then. Don't hold a grudge anymore. Now I'm seriously ill. I just hope to leave something for my child." Zhang Yao acted like a pitiful old father.
"Fine, I'll believe you for now. But after you're done, leave quickly. Don't pester Zhai Cheng."
"Okay, I promise you. Besides, I really want to see my son. After all, I haven't seen him for so many years."
Suddenly, the door was opened. Two figures appeared at the door. Meng Yajing was shocked. She thought her son had promised not to meet Zhang Yao. Why was he here?
"Mom, why are you here? Song Ge and I were worried about you when we saw you going out in such a hurry."
Before Meng Yajing could say a word, Zhang Yao said, "You must be my son. You look really handsome!"