Chapter 443: Go to Handong to relax
Qi Tongwei frowned: "A joke? What's so funny about this? Society is so open now, and there are many people with double surnames who live well. You are just too stubborn."
The two of them got into a fierce argument again, neither of them giving in. Liang Qunfeng was so anxious that he tried to separate the two and let them calm down. "Stop arguing and calm down first." But Liang Lu and Qi Tongwei ignored him.
Qi Tongwei thought that he had always been a well-known figure in the village, and now he was being forced by Liang Lu because of the issue of the child's surname. He really couldn't swallow this breath. He decided not to compromise and must stick to his own ideas.
Liang Lu was a little scared when she saw Qi Tongwei's determined eyes, but she was still unwilling to give up the idea of letting her child have the surname Liang. She began to cry about her difficulties over the years, saying that she had given up a lot for Qi Tongwei, and now she just wanted her child to have the surname Liang to fulfill her father's wish.
Qi Tongwei was moved when he heard her cry, but when he thought of the child's surname, he hardened his heart again. "I know what you said, but the child's surname is Qi. It is a matter of principle and cannot be changed."
As the quarrel continued, Liang Lu became more and more agitated. She started packing her things and said she wanted to take the children back to her parents' home. Qi Tongwei was a little flustered when he saw her like this, but he still said stubbornly: "Go away, and don't come back."
Liang Lu picked up the child and walked to the door. Liang Qunfeng quickly stopped her: "Lulu, don't be impulsive. Let's talk it over." Liang Lu cried and said, "Dad, I can't stay here anymore. He doesn't take us seriously at all."
Qi Tongwei was very conflicted when he saw Liang Lu carrying the child and leaving. He didn't want the family to break up, but he didn't want to give in on the surname issue. He stood there, not knowing what to do.
Liang Lu was even more sad when she saw that Qi Tongwei had no intention of keeping her. She pushed Liang Qunfeng away and walked out of the room. Qi Tongwei wanted to chase her, but he couldn't bring himself to do so. He could only watch Liang Lu leave.
The child's crying gradually faded away, and the room suddenly became quiet. Qi Tongwei looked at the empty room, his heart filled with regret and helplessness. He didn't know if what he did was right, and he didn't know if Liang Lu would come back after she left.
Liang Qunfeng looked at Qi Tongwei, sighed and said, "Tongwei, why are you doing this? Husbands and wives should tolerate each other." Qi Tongwei sat on the chair, holding his head in his hands: "Dad, I don't want this either, but I can't let my child have the surname Liang."
Liang Qunfeng looked at Qi Tongwei, his eyes full of disappointment, and said in a trembling voice: "Tongwei, I brought you to Handong and supported you to where you are today. How could you treat Lulu and the child like this? You are so ungrateful."
Qi Tongwei raised his head and looked at Liang Qunfeng with a hint of stubbornness in his eyes: "Dad, I know you have done me a favor, but this has nothing to do with the child's surname. I am in my hometown and don't want to be controlled by others."
Liang Qunfeng was so angry that he stamped his feet. "What kind of perverted logic is this? When has our family ever controlled you? Lulu is devoted to this family and wants the child to have the surname Liang for the sake of family inheritance. Why don't you understand?"
Qi Tongwei snorted coldly: "Inheritance? My Qi family also needs inheritance. I have worked hard outside these years and have paid a lot for this family. Have you seen it? Now, because of a surname, this family is going to be torn apart."
Liang Qunfeng pointed at the door and said, "Look, Lulu left with the child. The child is so young. Can you bear it? If you still have a conscience, go and get them back."
Qi Tongwei sat in the chair, motionless. Although he was a little shaken in his heart, he still said, "I won't chase her. Unless she gives up the idea of letting the child have the surname Liang."
Liang Qunfeng shook his head helplessly: "Why are you so stubborn? Is a surname really more important than a family? You have been in the officialdom for so many years, how come you don't even understand this truth?"
Qi Tongwei frowned: "Dad, please stop talking. I don't want to hear this now. This is not an official matter, this is my family matter."
Liang Qunfeng sighed and turned around to pace around the room. He thought of the glory he once had in Handong, but now his family was torn apart because of the issue of his child's surname. He looked at Qi Tongwei with regret in his heart, thinking that he might have made a mistake in choosing him.
Qi Tongwei was also upset. He looked at the empty room, and the image of Liang Lu and the child appeared in his mind. But when he thought about giving the child the surname Liang, he felt unacceptable. He felt that he had always been a prestigious person in the village. If he compromised this time, how could he hold his head up in front of the villagers in the future?
Qi Tongwei was upset and could not stay in the village any longer, so he decided to go back to Handong to ask Chen Yang for help. He set out on the road to Handong, and along the way, the faces of Liang Lu and the child, as well as the quarrel with Liang Qunfeng, kept flashing through his mind, and he felt mixed emotions.
After arriving in Handong, he finally contacted Chen Yang. At this time, Chen Yang and Hou Liangping were in a delicate and tense relationship because of some things. When Qi Tongwei found them, Hou Liangping saw Qi Tongwei with a hint of surprise on his face, but soon regained his composure and greeted him: "Tongwei, long time no see." Qi Tongwei responded with a forced smile.
Chen Yang looked at Qi Tongwei and asked, "Why are you here? Have you dealt with the family affairs?" Qi Tongwei smiled bitterly and shook his head, and told him the general process of what happened. Chen Yang frowned and said, "The child's surname is indeed troublesome, but you can't make the relationship so awkward."
Hou Liangping listened and said, "Yes, family harmony is the most important. You see, Chen Yang and I have some conflicts now, and it's a headache." Qi Tongwei sighed, "I don't want this to happen, but I really can't accept the child's last name Liang."
Qi Tongwei remembered the purpose of his visit and said to Chen Yang: "Chen Yang, you have a lot of ideas. Please help me think of a way to solve this problem and save my face." Chen Yang thought for a moment and said: "This is not a matter of face, Tongwei. You have to consider it from the perspective of Liang Lu and the child."
Qi Tongwei was a little unhappy: "Why didn't I consider it? If I didn't consider it, I wouldn't have thought of a solution." Seeing this, Hou Liangping hurriedly tried to smooth things over: "Everyone, don't be anxious, let's sit down and talk slowly."
So, Qi Tongwei suggested finding a place to have a meal together and chat while eating. At the dinner, the atmosphere was a little awkward at first. Qi Tongwei broke the silence first: "Liangping, what's going on between you and Chen Yang?" Hou Liangping glanced at Chen Yang, then said: "Some misunderstandings, plus some disagreements at work, but we will resolve it."