The affair concluded amidst Li Yiran's reluctance and silent protest.
Throughout, Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng'an remained mere spectators, offering no input.
Finally, the decisive moment arrived. Huangfu Ruiling turned to Huangfu Ruixiang, Zhong Yating, and Li Yiran, speaking, "This matter is settled. From now on, Li Yiran's child, Huangfu Zihao, will formally be adopted under Zhong Yating's name. Any objections?"
Huangfu Ruixiang and Zhong Yating exchanged glances and replied in unison, "None."
Li Yiran stayed silent, resembling more of a silent dissenter.
Huangfu Ruiling's icy gaze fell upon Li Yiran, "This is your son. What's your decision?"
His demeanor suggested this inquiry was merely perfunctory.
Li Yiran hesitated but eventually nodded amidst the intimidating stares, "I... I agree!"
With that settled, Huangfu Ruiling announced, "In three days, we'll add Huangfu Zihao's name to the family tree."
