"Dad."
Now that she was better, Qing Yue returned to her reticent self around her Dad.
The memory of that winter night was still fresh in her mind, and knowing her Dad blamed her for her mother's death hurt her.
But Qing Yue didn't complain and neither did she resent him. She understood his pain and in a small corner of her heart, she also blamed herself.
Therefore, she tried to keep her head down as much as she could so as to not open the wounds of his scarred heart.
However, what she didn't know was that her withdrawn behavior pained Li Chen.
The day of her accident was a great wake-up call for him. That day, Li Chen realized his mistake and regretted his past actions.
He'd almost lost the precious daughter his wife had left behind for him.
Unfortunately, regret had no medicine and he couldn't mend the cracks in their broken relationship. He could only swallow the bitter pain and hope for another chance.
In the Sitting Hall, Long Tian and Li Chen discussed the current political situation while Qing Yue silently snacked on the refreshments prepared by the servants.Maybe it was because she hadn't had the Li Mansion exquisite snacks for almost two months, but when Qing Yue munched on the tiny, delicate snacks, they tasted much sweeter and softer than she remembered.Picking up a cute seashell-shaped soft snack, Qing Yue threw it into her mouth with relish. Her cheeks instantly bulged as she munched. She inadvertently closed her eyes and savored the taste.This was the scene Long Tian saw when he turned his head to check on his wife. With her cheeks bulging out, her face covered in bandages, and her eyes closed in bliss, Li Qing Yue looked like a cute little rabbit.Warmth suffused his heart and a strange peace settled over him. At this moment, Long Tian felt that he could watch his wife eat so cutely forever and never tire of it.Right at this moment
Li Chen anxiously paced in his study. His brows were furrowed in a deep frown as he reevaluated himself and the current situation of the Li Mansion. With Qing Yue now living in the Long Mansion, he realized he hadn't properly trained her to inherit the Li Industries. And with only a Junior High Education, no experienced manager or senior executive in the Li Empire would follow the lead of a young girl just because she was his daughter. He recalled the incident that caused him to hire her private professors at home. If it wasn't for that kidnapping incident, then he wouldn't have withdrawn his daughter from public school. But now, Junior High Education wasn't sufficient for her to inherit the Li Industries. How was he going to bring up the matter of enrolling her in university with Long Tian? "Li Chen, Li Chen, how could you have been so harebrained?" Because of one kidnapping incident, he'd isolated his daughter in the Li Mansion
Similarily overwhelmed by the young man's display of sincerity was Li Chen. His eyes redden with tears as he emotionally laughed out loud. "Haha! Tian Tian, Uncle Li wasn't wrong in choosing you for Yue'er. I can now rest assured knowing she's in your capable hands." He clapped the man's shoulder twice and turned his head around to blink his tears away. How embarrassing would it be if he cried before his son-in-law? Even the thought alone mortified Li Chen. Quickly, composing his expression, he turned back to face Long Tian with a satisfied smile. For his daughter to get a husband that gave her such importance even with her hopeless condition, what more could he ask for? "Tian Tian, you don't need to worry about me. As her Dad, I'd support Yue'er no matter what she did. In fact, before you came to find me, I was just wondering how to bring up to you about Yue'er's further education as well. It's good now. With you to protect her, I won
Aunt Li...Aunt Li had a hand in her mother's death?As if smashed with a giant hammer, Qing Yue's vision went dark and her head pounded violently. She placed a hand on her chest, her breath coming out in shallow gasps as she tried to alleviate the constricting tightness."Mom...mom..." This word was the deepest thorn in her heart. 8 years of guilt and self-blame were associated with it. The pain and loneliness of her father only enhanced the self loath and self-deprecation.However, now she learned that she was never the one responsible for her mother's death...For Qing Yue, this wasn't just a blow to the head. It was a smash to her sanity and everything she'd ever believed."Mom, you had a hand in Li Qing Yue's mother's death?""She had to die. It was the only way my path to becoming Madam Li would have cleared.""But...if Uncle Li finds out...""Don't worry. That won't happen. I made sure to destroy all evidence. Even if Yan
Li Chen frowned upon hearing his daughter's words. However, his expression relaxed in the next second.If his daughter wanted to kick out the mother-daughter pair, he had no objections. After the show Yei Yi put on in the hospital, Li Chen already felt a desire to kick them out. But when he recalled how close Qing Yue was to them, he decided to wait for an opportune moment to bring up the matter to his daughter.But now, before he even took action, Qing Yue herself was kicking them out. He was pleased with this development but also felt confused.Yue'er was so close to the two. What happened to make her take such a decision?"L...leave? Qing Qing, you...stop joking around." Aunt Li had an ugly expression on her face.She couldn't believe her ears. Did Li Qing Yue, the foolish girl that followed behind her 24/7 since young, just tell them to leave?That wasn't possible! She was definitely hearing things."Aunt Li, I'm serious. I want y
Thinking of the cramped, low ceiling mansions her friends lived in, Yei Yi was appalled. Not even in her greatest nightmares could she live in such a place. 'I...I'll plead Li Qing Yue this time. If she agrees to let me stay, then Uncle Li won't say a word. I'll plea with her for now. It's the only way for me to stay. But after mother succeeds...' Thinking of her mother's plan, a vicious gleam flashed through her eyes. Yei Yi clenched her fists and vowed to make Li Qing Yue lick her toes after she became the Young Mistress of Li Industries. With a pitiful expression, she walked around her mother towards Qing Yue. But before she could draw any closer, Long Tian raised his head and glared. The piercingly cold glare froze her in her tracks. It was a warning. Long Tian was actually warning her not to approach any closer! Yei Yi's heart hammered in her chest as trepidation of the man and desire for him warred together. She wanted hi
Li Chen didn't ask his daughter why she suddenly wanted to oust the two people she was close to. He only nodded his head, set down his teacup, and sent a CellText to his Personal Assistant Yan. The moment he decided to mend the relationship between him and his daughter, Li Chen made up his mind to fulfill every single one of her wish without question. Now that he was presented with such a great opportunity to not only rid himself of an eyesore but also win his daughter's favor, why would he hesitate? By the time Aunt Li calmed down Yei Yi, Personal Assistant Yan had already found a place for them to settle. "I don't want to! Mom, I don't want to leave Li Mansion! You talk to Li Qing Yue! She always listens to you!" Yei Yi's shrieks resounded in the entire glass mansion as she desperately clung to the handles of the spiral stairs and cried. "Sigh. Miss Yei Yi, please don't make things difficult for us. Master Li entrusted us to see you out." Th
Qing Yue and Long Tian descended on the private open-air parking of Long Amusement Park.Long Tian pushed his wife's wheelchair as they walked through the bustling crowd."Yue'er, it's a little crowded here. Will you be okay?" Because of the congested traffic, the air was a little stuffy and warm.Long Tian was afraid his wife would be uncomfortable in such a crowded place.But QIng Yue only waved her hand and pushed him towards the counter."Brother Tian, I'll be fine. Hurry and get the tickets!" It would be a joke if the tickets ran out after coming so far.Long Tian gave his wife another concerned glance before he sighed and moved towards the counter.In front of the park entrance was a small black electric robot. People scanned their digital cards or inserted cash into its chest.As one of the many advances, tickets to the park popped out from the SellRobo's belly in the form of a black chip. Long Tian pressed his black sleev