Lai Wenyan looked up at Tang Li.
For the first time, he carefully examined his daughter.
In his subconscious, Tang Li was the embodiment of a gloomy and compliant personality. Ever since Tang Li came to the Lai Family, due to the rejection in his heart, he had never had a heart-to-heart conversation with Tang Li, even intentionally ignoring her presence. His understanding of Tang Li mostly came through descriptions by Ouyang Qian.
Even though Ouyang Qian did not speak ill of Tang Li, every time he heard Ouyang Qian mention Tang Li, the words gave him an uncomfortable feeling.
"There are too many misunderstandings between me and Dad. I used to annoy you often, but now I understand that being a parent is not easy. I hope that one day, like other daughters, I can make my aging father happy."
"And there are those disputes with Yuanyuan," Tang Li took the initiative to mention, "I was jealous of Dad’s affection for Yuanyuan, jealous that she could act spoiled with Dad at any time. Initially, I didn’t sign the agency contract with Tianhua because I was jealous of Yuanyuan’s resources there; I didn’t want to be outdone by her, I wanted to win some pride, so I signed with IMG.
After the bungee jumping accident, when Yuanyuan framed me online, I was really angry, so I didn’t take Dad’s calls, and about the household registration matter, I was afraid Dad really didn’t want me, that’s why the registration was moved, and then I secretly hid. I thought, as long as Uncle and the rest couldn’t find me, I wouldn’t have to be their daughter."
Knowing that Tang Li was spouting lies, Ouyang Qian couldn’t come up with a rebuttal.
Some people in the family were clearly feeling quite comfortable with the situation.
Lai Wenyan put down his teacup: "Yuanyuan is your sister. It’s not enough that you two argue at home, you even take it online for everyone to see. I don’t care how you got along before, but when Yuanyuan returns to the country, if either of you causes trouble again, I want you to move out."
Lai Shengxia could tell that Lai Wenyan didn’t intend to hold Tang Li accountable for the past.
At least he would no longer loathe her presence.
After going upstairs, Lai Shengxia made a call to Ethan, adding an additional five million to the stake: "Half a month, no later than half a month, make Tang Li fully trust you."
"Isn’t this too rushed?!" Ethan’s voice came through.
Lai Shengxia of course knew it was a bit hasty. If Tang Li were still her old self, she could have let Ethan take his time with Tang Li, but now, with Tang Li becoming increasingly unsettled, if she didn’t get rid of her soon, she wouldn’t sleep well at night.
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Tang Li returned to her guest room and took out the necklace she made for Tang Yin.
She couldn’t help but ask—
If I cause the man you once loved to be ruined and live a life worse than death, after finding out, would you blame me for being unfilial and unbrotherly?
"If it really was Ouyang Qian or Lai Shengxia who hurt you, I would make her pay with her life for yours."
Before going to sleep, as if for a routine check-in, Tang Li sent a good night message.
Song Baiyan replied quickly.
Song Baiyan already knew about Tang Li tutoring some mischievous kids and probably thought she had a tough day, so he reminded her not to stay up late in the text message: "Being a night owl for too long, you’ll find it hard to adjust later."
"You’re the one who sleeps later than me," Tang Li replied, "That argument is not open to rebuttal."
"..." Song Baiyan seemed to have no way to counter her, and after a while, he texted back, "Can my routine at my age be the same as yours?"
"Not quite the same, which is why I like the way Mr. Song works hard. [Shy]"