Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Go Drinking Chapter 245: Chapter 245: Go Drinking Xiao Fen’s face imdiately turned red, “Not really.”
Saying “really,” definitely ans it’s about to happen.
Su ixi thought everyone’s attention would have been on Xiao Fen, but Li Shirui didn’t care about Xiao Fen at all, as if having a boyfriend wasn’t a big deal.
Li Shirui continued to ask Su ixi, “Xiao Su, how has your mother-in-law treated you since you married Gu Wei?”
Su ixi then lowered her head, “Gu Wei’s father is no longer here, and there’s a grandfather above him. Grandfather is now leading a peaceful life, and he is quite good to .”
“Oh, what about your mother-in-law?”
Su ixi smiled slightly, not wanting to ntion Qiu Yurou, she simply said, “As long as Gu Wei treats well, that’s enough.”
Saying this was akin to saying the mother-in-law wasn’t good.
Xi Huarong also asked, “I heard that Gu Wei’s family background is very good, and his family’s business is doing very well, one of the richest in Feng City. Is it because of this reason that your mother-in-law doesn’t quite accept you?”
Su ixi forced a smile.
Big shots really are quick-witted, guessing it right away.
Li Shirui intervened, “Xiao Su, why don’t you acknowledge us as your godparents? That way, you’ll also have a support system. Although the Gu Family is wealthy, it doesn’t compare to having political power.”
Su ixi hesitated.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fen imdiately urged Su ixi, “Sister Su, just agree. That way, you’ll officially be my sister.”
Su ixi had already rejected their proposal when she was at the Xi Family’s ho last ti. This ti…
She continued to make excuses, “But, I’m afraid I’m not a good daughter, because I don’t have a strong relationship with my parents, and I don’t know how to be a good daughter.”
Li Shirui quickly smiled and said, “We don’t need you to do anything, as far as respect goes, we have everything. You just need to co over for a al when you have ti.”
“I… I actually don’t have a great personality, I also have a bad temper, and I can be stubborn. If I behave poorly, I’m afraid I’ll upset you.”
Li Shirui laughed again, “As parents, isn’t it our job to bear with our child’s little faults? Xiao Fen is just like that, and look, we’ve put up with her for so many years, haven’t we?”
Xiao Fen stuck out her tongue, why bring up again!
But she still supported her mother, “Yes, Sister Su, my parents are really nice; don’t worry about making mistakes, they will help you correct them.”
Su ixi looked up and saw them both smiling warmly at her.
At that mont, an idea popped into her mind: they couldn’t already know, could they?
But if they did know, such a big matter, they wouldn’t pretend nothing had happened, would they?
They probably didn’t know.
She thought, if she refused them again, she would genuinely seem ungrateful.
So she involuntarily said, “Well… alright then.”
As soon as she agreed, Mr. and Mrs. Xi looked exceedingly happy.
Li Shirui asked Xiao Fen to pour coconut juice for everyone, filled up each glass, and then raised her glass, “Let’s celebrate our gaining another daughter today, cheers.”
The four of them raised their glasses together.
After drinking, Xiao Fen asked, “Should we tell my elder sister about this?”
Li Shirui smiled and said, “She’s busy with work, no need to disturb her, she’ll find out later.”
“What is she busy with? Haven’t seen her for so many days.”
Li Shirui continued nonchalantly, “It’s just company business, don’t worry about it.”
Xiao Fen didn’t ask further, knowing that her elder sister loved to be at ho and would naturally return once she was done.
…
By this ti, Xi Wanlin had just finished work.
It was already dark, and she got into her car and habitually started driving south, the direction leading to the Xi Family ho. However, after driving a distance, she suddenly realized that it was no longer her ho; she slamd on the brakes hard.
The road was a major thoroughfare in the city, and as soon as she stopped, the cars behind her stopped too, causing a traffic jam.
The cars behind honked their horns frantically, signaling her to get moving.
She felt increasingly annoyed and then floored the accelerator, speeding away.
Her car took a turn at the traffic light ahead, and then she parked in front of a shopping mall.
She didn’t know why she ended up there; she rembered that her younger sister, Xiao Fen, always loved to shop here with friends, dine on the coconut chicken here, and watch movies.
She scoffed internally, “What am I doing here?”
She was about to leave when she looked up and saw Mr. and Mrs. Xi coming out of the mall, followed by Xiao Fen and Su ixi; she was montarily stunned. What were they doing here?
Xiao Fen and Su ixi must have walked Mr. and Mrs. Xi out. They parted at the entrance, the Xi parents headed to the open-air parking lot to get their car, while Xiao Fen and Su ixi went back into the mall.
Xi Wanlin watched the family of four laughing and enjoying themselves, and the tender gaze Mr. and Mrs. Xi gave Su ixi. Her heart felt like it was being crushed, hurting so much she could barely stand it.
She thought about the harsh words the Xi parents had said that night, implying they never wanted to see her again. Therefore, she couldn’t just confront them; after all, she had no blood relation with them. What right did she have to bla them? She was just an abandoned child now.
Tears stread down her face as she wondered what she could still hold onto.
Then, Li Hengze popped into her mind.
She hurriedly called Li Hengze and asked, “Where are you right now?”
Li Hengze replied, “I’m at the bar.”
The bar had just opened for business, and he needed to be busy there for a mont to handle so matters.
“I want to see you,” Xi Wanlin said.
“Then co over,” Li Hengze replied, obviously very pleased. He really liked Xi Wanlin.
Twenty minutes later, Xi Wanlin arrived at Li Hengze’s bar.
In their circle, Li Hengze was known as a playboy who didn’t take life seriously. His family owned a substantial property, which he did not want to inherit, preferring to run a bar instead.
This was also why Xi Wanlin didn’t respect him before, but now he was the only man she could hold onto and control.
The bar wasn’t very crowded yet, with just a couple of tables occupied. The plump Li Hengze was waiting for her at a bar counter inside.
The bar’s colorful lights twinkled on him, and for a mont, Xi Wanlin felt an urge to cry.
But she controlled herself and walked over to him, put down her bag, and then said to Li Hengze, “I want to drink.”
“Have you eaten?” Li Hengze asked, concerned.
“Do I need to eat to drink?” she asked.
“It’s better not to drink on an empty stomach. I haven’t had dinner either; how about we eat first?” Li Hengze suggested.
Had this suggestion co from any other young master or CEO, Xi Wanlin might have been moved, but coming from the irresponsible, overweight Li Hengze, she just found it annoying.
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