Xie Cheng was an utterly unreliable father.
As the eldest son, Xie Zhiwei had to be both brother and father.
Once Hua Jian arrived, Xie Zhiwei tore into him before Xie Zhitan even had a chance to speak.
"...What happens between you and Hua Yingrou is none of my business. Cutting ties with her is fine, but from now on, change your surname. You'll be Xie Jian!"
With a sweep of his hand, Xie Zhiwei settled the matter.
Xie Zhitan frowned. "Big Brother, stop making things worse."
Hua Jian smiled faintly. "Big Brother, Second Brother, don't worry about me. I've thought about this for a long time. You both know what my relationship with Madam Hua is like. Staying out of her sight is better for both of us. As for my surname, I think Hua Jian sounds just fine."
"The rest is up to you, but keep the things the family gave you before."
"Second Brother, you don't need to keep trying to persuade me. The money I used to buy shares in Good Times came from the family, and I'm already very grateful. I really can't accept anything else."
Xie Zhitan felt as though Hua Jian had become a stranger.
At some point, Hua Jian had seemed to turn into an entirely different person.
Confident and strong.
The brothers exchanged a glance and said nothing more.
Just then, Xie Zhiwei's phone rang. He frowned slightly at the caller's name and answered without keeping the call from Hua Jian.
"Hello, Dad."
The smile faded from Hua Jian's face.
Suddenly, Xie Zhiwei shot out of his seat with a bang.
"She's not thinking straight, and neither are you?"
Hua Jian and Xie Zhitan exchanged a glance, unsure what had made Xie Zhiwei so angry.
But Hua Jian had a feeling.