Not only did adopting a child involve adding new members to the family, but it also involved the future distribution of property and other factors. Shen Hanxing and Ji Yan were husband and wife, so they should respect each other. She could not decide alone just because Ji Yan doted on her.
"This is against the rules." The middle-aged woman looked troubled. She spread her hands and said, "Mrs. Ji, we have no choice."
