The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

Ye Zhao came out to greet them, not only to reassure the children but also to let everyone see.

Her condition says it all.

There's no need to explain anything to anyone anymore.

An explanation would seem too deliberate and humble.

"Your dad has already booked a train ticket for the day after tomorrow; he needs to go back to school."

Li Tian smiled; this is the advantage of having a strong background.

If it were an ordinary person, a case that drags on for too long would be like mud stuck in their crotch—even if it's not excrement, it would still look like excrement.

"Have you found out who the murderer is?"

Li Tian was more concerned about this.

Ye Zhao shook her head.

Those who can be found on the surface are just small fry.

Wenqing is dead, making the investigation difficult.

Li Tian thought that Kong Man would use her identity to continue the investigation.

After all, Wenqing's ability to travel to other places must have involved many people. And who was the "teacher" who was arrested?

As more and more network cables converge, you can always find a large spider lying in the middle of the web.

The three of them, grandfather, grandmother, and grandson, chatted and laughed as they returned home.

He deliberately walked slowly and greeted everyone he saw warmly.

The smiles of the old man and the child proved that the Li family was alright.

Li Yuanchao wasn't home, nor did he come back for dinner. Li Tian was used to it and didn't press him to ask where he was going.

"Grandpa, how should I thank Master Kong?"

Li Shengli didn't give an answer; instead, he asked Li Tian.

"How would you like to thank me? After all, it was you who stepped in, and Kong Man appreciates your help."

Li Tian had thought about it, but couldn't make up her mind.

"How about we ask Grandma to talk to Master's boss and ask him to stop introducing Master to potential partners? She doesn't like them, but she can't refuse."

Ye Zhao smiled and pulled her granddaughter to her side.

"I believe that others introduced potential partners to Kong Man mainly out of enthusiasm. Our society needs this kind of warm-heartedness; otherwise, who will play matchmaker?"

"If she really doesn't like being introduced to someone, she can politely decline."

"But if I step in, the situation changes. Are you sure you want to repay that favor?"

After thinking for a moment, Li Tian shook her head.

If Ye Zhao stops others from introducing potential partners to Kong Man, those people will definitely start to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

Why are you obstructing us? What is your purpose?

Did Kong Man offend the Li family? Or is the Li family determined to get Kong Man?

In the end, good intentions might turn into bad results.

"If you really don't know how to express your gratitude, then just remember this favor and repay it when she needs it."

"You owe me something, and I owe you something, and that's how we developed a deep friendship."

Li Tian liked hearing this.

It's not like you have to return it immediately; being too hasty makes it seem like you're trying to sever ties with the person.

After asking that question, Li Tian went back to her room.

We still need to study hard and build up our strength.

Although she has reached a height that most people can only dream of, the higher you climb, the colder it gets; it's still a matter of either moving forward or falling behind, fraught with danger.

Autumn winds rise, and the chill of winter approaches.

The elderly are most afraid of catching a cold, so they don't go out for walks much in the evenings anymore.

Li Shengli wrote a few characters in the study, while Ye Zhao played a few pieces of music.

After soaking their feet, the two elders sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Wasn't your operation a bit too rushed this time?"

Lee Seungri knew what Ye Zhao was referring to.

What's done is done, there's nothing to regret.

"Just consider it an act of loyalty to the country. Those scandals won't shake their foundations; at most, they'll just make the higher-ups pay more attention to the corruption problem."

Ye Zhao nodded.

"You've been so careful for years, aren't you afraid of being discovered as the one who did it?"

A mocking smile appeared on Li Shengli's lips.

"I haven't done anything wrong, so what's there to be afraid of? If I weren't worried about them retaliating against my descendants, I would have exposed them by now."

"Everyone talks about saving face, everyone talks about getting along with the crowd..."

"Don't blame yourself. Does everyone have to be like Hai Rui, prioritizing their own ambitions over the well-being of their wives and children?"

Li Shengli waved his hand.

"It's embarrassing to admit, but we don't have anyone on our side, and we can't find any stronger evidence."

Ye Zhao patted her husband's arm.

Lee Seungri smiled silently.

After a while, Li Shengli said, "Fortunately, this matter has been mostly resolved, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to let them come and play for a few days."

Li Shengli canceled his trip home to visit relatives during the National Day holiday. His younger siblings decided to come to Beijing to see him while the weather was still relatively mild.

When relatives meet and talk, it doesn't matter where you are.

"Xiao Zhao, they're going to cause you more trouble once they get here."

Ye Zhao didn't care much about these trivial matters.

Life was tough back in their hometown, and Ye Zhao had to prepare a lot of things for them when they came to visit.

Food, clothing, and things that need to be taken away.

It's very tiring.

But the situation is much better now; at least back home, we no longer have to worry about food and clothing.

Their children are grown up and filial, a far cry from what they used to be.

"People only stay for a few days when they come, so it's not a big deal."

"The medical conditions in our hometown are poor. Let them go to the hospital for a check-up. It would be better if they were healthy, but if there is something wrong, they can get treatment sooner."

Li Shengli patted Ye Zhao's hand gratefully.

"Okay, you're very thoughtful. I'll try to persuade them; they have to go whether they want to or not."

"Farmers who have worked hard all their lives will not go to see a doctor unless they are in unbearable pain."

Ye Zhao smiled.

"Don't always look at people with old eyes. Their children are all successful. They've all traveled far and wide and seen the world."

Li Shengli's face lit up when he talked about his children's success.

The flame of the Li family has spread to various places.

"Wouldn't it be too abrupt to invite Chang Yuan over for dinner tomorrow?"

Lee Seungri thought about it.

"Yuan Chao is going back to school this time and won't be able to come back until winter break. He should invite that girl over for a meal."

"Whether we invite them or not is our attitude; whether they come or not depends on Li Yuanchao's abilities."

Ye Zhao responded.

If Chang Yuan refuses, there probably won't be any further developments.

"Go to sleep, you're always worrying about nothing."

Ye Zhao reached out and turned off the light.

"The fact that we can still worry about the children means we're still useful and not senile yet."

"I haven't had enough of these increasingly better days."

Li Shengli rubbed his hands together and placed his warm palms over his eyes.

He hasn't had enough of it yet.

I still want to see my granddaughter grow into a beautiful young woman...

The following morning, Li Yuanchao refused Ye Zhao's suggestion.

"Mom, I'll invite her out for lunch. It's not really appropriate to invite her over before we've even established a relationship."

Hearing Li Yuanchao say this, Ye Zhao did not insist.

"Sure, I have no objection. Inviting her to dinner is also to create an opportunity for you two to get to know each other."

"If you think someone is a good match, you should definitely take the initiative."

Li Yuanchao nodded somewhat embarrassedly.

Seeing that both children were staring at him, he raised his hand and patted one of them.

"Have you finished eating? If you have, hurry up and get your backpack."

"Dad, don't be so rude when you're with people."