"...But my son must bear the He surname."
What a domineering declaration.
At those words, Liu Wei was struck speechless, the smile on his face freezing in an instant.
He hadn't expected He Yang to use his own words to make such a demand. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.
Chen Bin was rather surprised by He Yang's decisiveness.
After all, in another world, such behavior was morally contentious and would draw condemnation from the public.
But here, strength was the only rule.
Chen Bin looked at Liu Wei and teased, "Congratulations, Banner Officer Liu. You've gained a pair of top-grade mother and daughter, and a pair of mother and son.
"We ought to take good care of a colleague's widow. I'll leave that to you this time."
There was a hint of mischief in his voice; he was deliberately needling Liu Wei.
He Yang's first wife had given birth to a daughter, and his second wife had given birth to a son.
Liu Wei was furious and vexed by those words. Had it been anyone else,
he would have drawn his blade long ago. But against Chen Bin, he knew he was no match, so he could only force himself to endure it.
His face flushed red, then pale. Rage burned in his heart, but he didn't dare let it show.
"What do you say?"
He Yang gave Liu Wei ample time to consider. His eyes were full of hope as he waited for a reply that would satisfy him.
"Fine! I'll make sure they're well taken care of."
Liu Wei straightened his chest and promised, though his voice carried a trace of reluctance.
He Yang merely gave a cold snort. "I don't trust you."
His eyes were full of suspicion; he didn't believe Liu Wei's