In This Life, I Will Extremely Pamper My Short-Lived Husband

Xie Yanchuan, "Sorry, I don't have time tomorrow night."

"Ah, then when are you free? We haven't seen each other for several days already," Xu Jinzhi said.

Even without looking up, Xie Yanchuan could already imagine what Xu Jinzhi's expression would look like at this moment. He subtly tilted his head to the side and then saw Xu Jinzhi slightly frowning, giving him a look of dissatisfaction.

It was indeed exactly like the expression he had imagined.

Xie Yanchuan looked away and replied, "Aren't we meeting right now?"

"This doesn't count."

"Everyone is here, and I haven't had a good chat with you."

"I've been away on a business trip for so many days. Don't you miss me?"

Xu Jinzhi sent several messages in a row, and Xie Yanchuan felt somewhat at a loss. After all, he really was busy tomorrow. There had been a bit of progress in the laboratory, and he had been swamped these past few days.

If it weren't so crucial to be here today, he would surely still be at the laboratory.

"Sorry, I'll be quite busy for the next few days, and probably won't have time for dates," Xie Yanchuan sent the message and then looked up towards Xu Jinzhi.

Upon seeing the message, Xu Jinzhi put down her phone, her face visibly unhappy.

Realizing that Xu Jinzhi was not pleased, Xie Yanchuan grew nervous. He didn't know how to comfort a girl, and Xu Jinzhi wanted his company, something he truly couldn't provide.

Thinking of this, Xie Yanchuan's brow also furrowed slightly, showing a hint of concern.

Meanwhile, the elders from both families had reached the point where Xu Zhen said, "I have no demands. Those lofty pledges and vows said now don't count; time will tell."

"As long as you all know that my daughter isn't someone who can be bullied."

"Mr. Xu, rest assured that our family will definitely not have such issues. If indeed something happens, you don't have to be considerate," Xie Suian said with utmost certainty.

Xu Zhen smiled enigmatically; some didn't quite understand, while others were beginning to feel guilty.

After a brief silence of two seconds, Xu Zhen continued, "Furthermore, regarding the surnaming of Jinzhi's second child after the Xu family, let's also make it clear today."

The Xie Family was already informed about this by Xie Suian in advance, so the Xie family members were aware of the matter.

But Xie Suian hadn't agreed to it outright before, as the tradition that has existed for so long made him somewhat reluctant.

Take Xu Zhen for example; why did he insist on having his grandchild carry on the Xu surname?

It was just because of the older generation's mentality that sharing the Xu surname means being part of the Xu family!

So, at that time, the agreement with Xu Zhen was that if Xu Jinzhi and Xie Yanchuan both consented, then they certainly wouldn't have any objection, but it was unexpected for Xu Zhen to bring it up again today.

Xie Suian had been ready to respond with the same answer, but this time Xu Zhen didn't look at Xie Suian but directly addressed Xie Yanchuan, "Yanchuan, what do you say? Do you agree to this?"

Suddenly, all eyes turned to Xie Yanchuan.

Xie Yanchuan instinctively nodded his head. The words that came to his lips seemed to scald him, pausing for a few seconds before he said, "Jinzhi decides."

After Xie Yanchuan spoke, and after glancing at the elders who were staring at him, he looked towards Xu Jinzhi, his demeanor carrying a hint of seeking praise.

Xu Jinzhi couldn't help but smile when she saw Xie Yanchuan's expression, feeling an urge to embrace and kiss him.

But the timing wasn't right, and she didn't have the chance. Upon that thought, Xu Jinzhi felt somewhat regretful.

And when Xie Yanchuan saw Xu Jinzhi smiling, he inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

Yet Xie Yanchuan's earlier words weren't just to cheer Xu Jinzhi up. He had already been informed of this matter a few days ago.

To be honest, he didn't feel much about it, as he had never thought about marriage before, let alone about children.

Later, he pondered whether it would be acceptable for the child to take the Xu surname.

Xie Yanchuan thought there shouldn't be anything wrong with it. Was there anything special about bearing the Xie surname?

Wasn't it the same blood flowing in their veins that mattered?

After all, there were so many with the surname Xie who had no relation to him, so if a child connected by blood didn't carry the surname Xie, would that make them any less his child?

Therefore, Xie Yanchuan truly didn't care if his future child would bear the surname Xie or Xu.

He wasn't fixated on this issue, but rather began to think about his and Xu Jinzhi's future child, their marriage, and their future children.

Would it be a boy or a girl?

Who would they resemble?

"Good! I knew Yanchuan would be open-minded," Xu Zhen was delighted, unable to hide the smile on his face, and he assured, "Don't worry. Regardless of gender, just as long as they have the Xu family surname, my family's inheritance will include their share!"

What he strongly implied was that when they were gone, everything that belonged to the Xu family would then belong to the child with the Xu surname!

Xie Suian felt conflicted. By saying this, it seemed as if the Xie Family was taking advantage again.

Initially, he had considered using Xie Yanchuan as an excuse, but with Xie Yanchuan's agreement, what could Xie Suian say?

After thinking it over, he decided to let them determine on their own.

Towards the latter half of the meal, Xu Jinzhi went to the restroom. When she came out and was about to return to the private dining room, she passed by a security passage and heard a familiar voice coming from it.

"Yanchuan, I am sorry for this," Xie Linchuan's voice sounded heavy. After a pause, he continued, "I never thought Dad would push you out there."

"If I had known Dad was going to make you marry into a family alliance, I definitely wouldn't have done it."

"Yanchuan, if you're unwilling..."

Before Xie Linchuan could finish speaking, the door to the security passage opened. Xu Jinzhi really didn't know how to describe this damn guy Xie Linchuan as she glared at him furiously.

"Xie Linchuan! Can you have some shame?" Xu Jinzhi said through clenched teeth.

Xie Linchuan was taken aback by Xu Jinzhi's scolding, but she had no intention of letting him speak. Stepping forward, Xu Jinzhi forced Xie Linchuan to step back.

Xu Jinzhi stared at Xie Linchuan fiercely and said, "From the start, you were never in my range of choices! If Chairman Xie insisted on having me marry someone like you, even if that meant cutting off all business ties with the Xie Family in the future, I would never agree!"

"So, it's not because you were unwilling that I chose Yanchuan! From the beginning, my target was always Yanchuan!"