An Ruo returned home, dispirited and distraught, and at the same time, she received a call from Lan Keren.
She invited her to meet to talk about Kangkang’s custody issues.
Since Tang Yuchen was not soft-hearted, her only option was to negotiate with Lan Keren.
When An Ruo arrived at the private room of the restaurant, Lan Keren was already there, smiling as she said to her, "Take a seat."
This woman was beautiful and intelligent, her eyes brimming with wisdom. Even if she were a man, she couldn’t help but be moved by her.
Perhaps Tang Yuchen had always had a place for her in his heart and had never forgotten her.
After ordering food, An Ruo got straight to the point and asked her, "What do you want to talk about? Just tell me."
Lan Keren glanced at her and said with a slight smile, "I know it’s hard for you to let go of the child, but actually... I don’t want to raise another woman’s child either."
An Ruo immediately reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on and said sharply, "If that’s the case, you should persuade Tang Yuchen to give up his custody rights! I don’t want another woman raising my child either!"
Faced with her hostile tone, Lan Keren did not get angry, but kept a faint smile on her face.
"There’s no need to get angry. What I said was not meant to upset you, but it is the truth. Of course, if I really had to raise him, I would treat another’s child well."
An Ruo pursed her lips, unsure what Lan Keren truly meant.
Lan Keren added, "How about we make an agreement? The child stays with Tang Yuchen and me for now, and if after a year he still wants to return to you, then he will be in your care from then on."
"Why should I give the child to you? Forget a year, I wouldn’t agree to even a month."
"The court is very likely to award custody to Tang Yuchen, so making this agreement wouldn’t be at a loss for you. If you don’t agree, there’s no chance for the child to come back to you."
"The results are not out yet, and it’s not certain who the child will go to. Besides, even if Tang Yuchen is awarded custody, I will keep appealing. I will never give up on my child!"
An approving look flickered across Lan Keren’s face. "Your spirit is commendable, but have you thought about the impact your continuous appeals will have on the child? Also, do you really think you can outfight Tang Yuchen in a legal battle?"
An Ruo was taken aback.
Yes, constant litigation would leave a deep shadow in the child’s heart. He was so young and already exposed to legal disputes; this could not be good for his development.
"My proposal is really quite good, it’s only a year after all. Don’t you have confidence in your child? I think after a year, he would still choose to live with you. No matter what, Tang Yuchen is his father. A child’s upbringing shouldn’t be without a father, just a mother, right?"
A look of reluctance flashed in An Ruo’s eyes. She certainly understood this, but she truly couldn’t bear to be separated from her child.
"How can you guarantee your agreement? And how would Tang Yuchen listen to you?"
Seeing signs of wavering in her, Lan Keren smiled and said, "He will naturally listen to me..."
A stab of pain went through An Ruoxin’s heart. Had their relationship become this close?
But the next thing Lan Keren said left her stunned.
"An Ruo, you must believe this, Tang Yuchen doesn’t want to hurt you either. Such a decision, to minimize harm to you, he would not disagree with."
An Ruo looked at her in surprise, not understanding the meaning behind her words.
Lan Keren didn’t wish to elaborate further, "Think it over and give me an answer after the results come out."