An Zhizhuo seemed to be deep in thought, and after a while, he asked: "Why is it that Madam Lian is unwilling to let Brother Xu be adopted, even if it means that she could see the child anytime she wants, albeit with a different title?" This was something An Zhizhuo couldn't understand. Logically, being adopted into their family was beneficial for the child's future, yet Madam Lian was not only unhappy but also very averse.
An Zhichen shook his head and said: "She said she can't stand the thought of the child calling her aunt; just thinking about it feels like a knife digging into her heart." In truth, An Zhichen himself was not willing to let Brother Xu call him uncle. Yueyao could refuse, but he couldn't find the words to decline, for fear of being scorned.
