Chapter 149: It’s Best She Doesn’t
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Li Yu heard Li Yan’s words and responded, “As I said, it’s best she doesn’t.”
Li Yan insisted, “Bai Xue is not like Jiang Ling’er; she’s not malicious or foolish enough to do those brainless things.”
Bai Xue could never be so selfish and malicious.
Li Yu’s expression turned cold as he retorted, “How can you say Jiang Ling’er is malicious and foolish?”
Li Yan quickly explained, “Jiang Ling’er had a lot of incriminating evidence against her. You’ve seen some of it.”
Li Yu smiled and said, “From what 1 know, most of that so-called evidence was fabricated by Jiang Ling’er’s older brother, Jiang Jun. Most of those alleged wrongdoings were actually false.”
Li Yan objected, “How do you know it’s false? And if Jiang Jun is Jiang Ling’er’s brother, why would he harm his own sister?”
Li Yu explained, “Haven’t you read the news lately? Jiang Jun is not Jiang Ling’er’s brother; he’s just an illegitimate child born from an affair between his mother, Lin Lin, and another man. Now, both mother and son have been expelled from the Jiang family.”
Li Yan was stunned by this revelation. How could such a significant event have escaped his notice?
Li Yu continued, “As for how I know the evidence is false, I investigated it myself. As for why Jiang Jun would harm Jiang Ling’er, you might want to ask Bai Xue. She knows how she got admitted to her current school, and I’m sure you have an idea too.”
Li Yan couldn’t find words to respond, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
Seeing Li Yan’s confusion, Li Yu looked down on him with disdain.
Old Master Li intervened, saying, “Enough, Li Yu, hold your tongue. Li Yan, it’s been a long time since you’ve been back. Now that you’re here, stay with us for a few days.”
Li Sheng cautiously added, “But won’t Bai Xue go crazy from not hearing from him?”
Old Master Li glanced at Li Yan and said, “Li Yan, are you in a hurry to go back to her?”
Li Yan shook his head, saying, “No, it’s been a long time since I’ve spent time with you.”
Old Master Li was very satisfied with Li Yan’s attitude. He said, “Alright, then stay here.”
After everything settled, Li Yan didn’t rush to contact Bai Xue, which helped ease Wang Ying’s mood somewhat.
Wang Ying expressed her concerns, saying, “Ling’er, despite her past mistakes, 1 never disliked her. But Bai Xue, 1 just can’t accept her. Yan, can’t you find another girl? Bai Xue is just not suitable.”
Li Yan’s feelings were complicated, and he didn’t know how to respond. In the past, he would have told his mother not to interfere in his love life. Now, he was at a loss for words. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Mom, I know what I’m doing.”
Old Master Li said, “Wang Ying, let Li Yan handle this matter on his own. It’s getting late; you should all get some rest. Li Yu, stay behind.”
With that, Old Master Li dismissed the rest of the family to their rooms.
Now alone with Li Yu, Old Master Li wasn’t sure what he wanted to ask.
Li Yu spoke up, “Now that they’re gone, what do you want to ask? Go ahead.”
Old Master Li hesitated for a long time and said, “What do you think of Ling’er?”
Li Yu replied, “Well, anyone who thinks she’s foolish hasn’t seen the real her.”
Old Master Li was surprised by the high praise and asked, “That’s a high evaluation. Why?”
Li Yu was puzzled and asked, “Why are you asking this? What do you intend to do?”
Old Master Li let out a sigh and said, “I don’t intend to do anything. I just feel that Ling’er is completely different from before.”
Li Yu was taken aback and questioned, “Different in what way? And what about our family’s reputation? Are you sure you want to give up on it?”
When Old Master Li heard this, he sighed and said, “Isn’t it embarrassing enough? If Li Yan marries Bai Xue in the future, 1 will never attend the wedding, and 1 won’t allow any of you to go either.”
Li Yu agreed, saying, “I promise I won’t go, but 1 can’t speak for my older brother.”
Old Master Li was frustrated. He said, “Your sister-in-law definitely won’t attend. She comes from a military background and is very principled. She won’t accept Bai Xue’s shameless behavior. As for Li Sheng, he’s Li Yan’s brother, so he might hesitate. But never mind; 1 won’t interfere.”
After a brief pause, Old Master Li continued, “My health is deteriorating day by day. You and your third uncle are looking after the company. Li Yan isn’t experienced in business yet. Initially, I wanted to pass the company to him, but now that he’s with a woman like Bai Xue, I’m truly worried.”
“Dad, are you worried that Li Yan might act recklessly and turn against our family for Bai Xue?” Li Yu asked.
Old Master Li nodded and said, “If we don’t stay united, we’ll be ruined and kicked aside by outsiders..”