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

"Nannan, what's different about your mother?"

"Mom is sleeping in my room. I feel like she's become a stranger to Dad; she rarely talks to him."

Is it because they couldn't withstand the pressure of living apart from each other and ended up living apart at home?

When people's hearts are estranged, it's no longer a matter of distance.

Even if they sleep in the same bed, they are still sleeping in different beds and dreaming different dreams; they are only superficially close.

"You're happy your mother is home, aren't you?"

Zhu Nan nodded, but she could tell that her mother wasn't very happy.

This relationship is different from that of Yuan Jun's parents, and Li Tian has no choice but to accept it.

She can help find ways to mediate, but she can't change an adult's mind.

I just wanted to help out as much as I could, and also to lend a hand to my friend.

"Nannan, who persuaded your mother to come back?"

"It looks like my maternal grandmother."

That is, Zhu Nan's mother's actions not only failed to gain the support of her family, but also persuaded her to come back, and may even have put pressure on her.

She wanted to be independent, but she wasn't strong enough to no longer need the security that marriage provided.

To put it bluntly, they were unwilling but had no choice but to make do.

"Didn't your father do anything?"

Zhu Nan thought for a moment and then shook her head.

"Dad is quite busy. After eating, he talks to us for a while and then goes back to his room to sleep."

Nobody wants to be the one offering a warm welcome but getting no response.

But if things are like this, we can't live like this anymore.

"Then try to be a little sweet-talking to your dad and get him to comfort your mom. Wouldn't you be happier if they got along well?"

Zhu Nan rolled her big eyes and nodded thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Jun interjected.

"My dad has been doing quite well lately. He smiles more in front of my mom, and after she was discharged from the hospital, he even helped bring her tea and water."

When it comes to people, just look at their actual performance.

"Do you want a younger brother or a younger sister?"

"I haven't thought about it, whatever. But my mom likes daughters, and my dad wants a son."

Li Tian smiled and said it was nothing serious.

"Children, you can go into the classroom now."

Song Li came over and greeted everyone loudly.

Li Tian and the others walked hand in hand towards the classroom.

A man wearing a baseball cap and carrying a tool bag glanced at Li Tian and the others as he passed by.

Although the glance was fleeting, Li Tian keenly caught it.

This is definitely not an unintentional glance from a normal stranger.

When she turned back to look at the man, she only saw a thin, upright figure from behind.

Li Tian instinctively felt that this was the person Liu Mingzhao was looking for.

How can I notify him?

In this era where communication basically relies on shouting, it's really troublesome to deliver a message in a timely manner.

Li Tian thought of Song Li and ran over to her friends.

"Teacher Song, that worker glared at me just now. Who is he?"

Song Li patted Li Tian on the shoulder.

"You must have seen wrong. You probably don't know him. I only know that his surname is Wei, and everyone calls him Master Wei."

An electrician surnamed Wei.

Logically, those who are allowed to work in the compound should have undergone multiple layers of screening.

But nothing is absolute.

"Don't overthink it, get ready for class."

Li Tian had no choice but to follow Song Li into the classroom.

Even after she got home from school, Li Tian was still thinking about it.

I found Li Shengli as soon as I entered.

"Grandpa, an electrician came to our kindergarten today. I don't know him, but he glared at me fiercely. He was so mean!"

"What kind of electrician? Does he do anything else?"

Li Tian shook her head.

"Has Uncle Liu found the person he's looking for?"

"No, there are quite a few people coming and going from the compound, so it's not that easy to check. But I applied for a short-term pass for him, so he can come and go freely for this week."

"Grandpa, could you have someone investigate that electrician?"

Li Shengli glanced at Li Tian but did not immediately express his opinion.

"Is it just because someone glared at you?"

The grandfather and grandson stared at each other for a few seconds.

Li Tian quickly gave in and chuckled.

"Grandpa can see through everything. I was just wondering if this electrician is the person Uncle Liu is looking for?"

"Investigating secretly won't have any impact, right?"

Lee Seungri then smiled and nodded.

"Grandpa, if—and I mean if—that electrician is a bad guy, would he install eavesdropping devices in the compound, like in the movies?"

Lee Seungri chuckled twice, but quickly became serious.

"Eavesdropping always has a distance factor, but it's still worth investigating."

The rest was not something Li Tian could say. As long as she could steer Li Shengli's thinking in that direction, she could gracefully withdraw.

With her worries gone, she took out the snacks Li Yuanchao had bought yesterday and sat down on the sofa.

He who eats another's food is bound to him; seeing an object reminds one of the person who gave him the gift.

"Grandpa, is there any news about my dad? I want to go see him again tomorrow."

The granddaughter is concerned about her son.

Li Shengli liked hearing those words.

"No news is good news; it means your father is doing well."

That's good news.

Li Tian popped a preserved plum into her mouth.

Li Shengli then leisurely went to the study.

Seeing that Li Shengli was making a move, Li Tian felt even more at ease eating.

The worst thing is to be blind to what's right under your nose.

A place that seems completely safe may actually be a place where someone takes advantage of it.

The family ate dinner early.

After the meal, Liu He came to pick up Zhang Sao and take her to the hospital to bring Ye Zhao back.

Ye Zhao looked to be in better shape than yesterday, but as an older person, she couldn't withstand the strain, and the fatigue on her face was undeniable.

When Li Siwen served the reheated food, she couldn't help but offer a word of advice.

"Mom, why don't you take a day off tomorrow?"

"I'm fine. I feel more at ease staying at home with your brother."

Li Siwen knew she couldn't persuade him.

"Let's eat first, otherwise it won't taste good if we reheat it. I'll give you a massage later."

"Auntie, do you know massage? Give me a massage, my legs are so sore, they're practically not mine anymore."

Li Siwen walked up to Li Tian with a grin, waving her two big paws as if she wanted to eat her up.

"Don't cry out in pain."

pain?

Li Tian shrank closer to Li Shengli.

"Let's forget about it then. I think it's fine as it is."

Li Siwen reached out and grabbed Li Tian's leg, pulling her towards herself.

He gritted his teeth and placed his hand on it, but then gently kneaded it.

"Tian Tian deserves praise. Keep up the good work! Once my wound heals, I'll join your training too."

Indeed, Li Yuanchao got injured right after saying he would teach his younger sister.

Truly capable female instructors are probably not so easy to find.

Li Siwen's technique was gentle and precise, making Li Tian close her eyes comfortably.

"Auntie, over here..."

"Auntie, I want it there too..."

"Quiet down..."

"Siwen, the thugs who beat people up and the auxiliary police have all been arrested. Your brother has also found evidence of the auxiliary police's backers' crimes. All those involved will be punished by law."

When the topic of the injury came up, Li Shengli felt it was necessary to share the news to make them feel better.

"My brother has only been back for one day and he's already done so much!"

Normally, hearing this news would just make me feel relieved.

But with Li Yuanchao still lying in the hospital, all Li Siwen felt was heartache for her brother.

If only she were more capable.

The important matters of the family will no longer be entrusted to Li Yuanchao alone.