The scheduled bus will arrive punctually at four o’clock.
Inside the vehicle, several contestants occasionally cast curious glances at Li Anqing. Observing a brief exchange between him and Qin Jin, no one inquired further.
Li Xiangfu took a final glance behind before boarding the bus. Besides the village chief seeing him off, he noticed no one else.
The driver initiated the journey routinely, and the trees outside the window continued to retreat. After driving a significant distance successfully, Li Xiangfu relaxed slightly, leaning against the back of his seat. A few unidentified regrets dissipated along with the passing scenery.
For a moment, he harbored hope that Qin Jiayu would appear, truly understand the cause and effect, and put an end to the madness of his youth.
Unfortunately, it was merely a delusion.
In the back, Judge Fang sat in the last row, his eyes lingering unscrupulously.
Li Xiangfu rested his arms on the window sill and, for a rare moment, rolled up his sleeves, revealing half of his fair wrists. The glass reflected someone’s wanton gaze. He tilted his head and whispered, “I thought you had told him that I was a rich second generation.”
Li Anqing had been sending messages since getting in the car. When he heard this, he didn’t even raise his eyelids and asked, “Do you know the characteristics of leeches?”
“Sucking blood?”
“Likes to live in groups.” Li Anqing said lightly, “Rotten souls always attract each other, and there are inevitably illegal financial transactions behind him.”
Li Xiangfu thought for a while and said, “Judge Fang’s paintings should be ghostwritten by his father.”
Li Anqing had probably read the other party’s information: “We have opened paintings and exhibited books, so we should be held accountable one by one.”
Li Xiangfu’s initial plan was to discredit Fang Yuanjian, but people around him obviously had other ideas.
The phone screen lit up for a moment, and Li Anqing’s eyes darkened when he saw the newly received message: “Drug, fight, ordered murder, and hurt others…even better than I thought.”
The last two words are pronounced with profound meaning.
Accustomed to being arrogant, Judge Fang has laid many roots for his troubles. In the past, his attention to this circle was limited, and he was covered by the power of his father’s might. Now Li Anqing’s shovel is enough to make him cry behind bars for several years.
After experiencing the three-day train journey again, everyone was almost in a state of going their separate ways after arriving at Lishi.
Li Xiangfu was too lazy to continue changing trains. The distance between the two cities was not far, so he and Li Anqing took a taxi back directly.
Today is the weekend, and Li Shasha is waiting at the door like a little poplar.
When Li Anqing saw him, he bent down and stuffed a red envelope, and his eyes stayed on Li Shasha’s face for a second longer.
Aunt Zhang heard a movement at the door and hurried out to see if there was anything she needed help with. Seeing this scene, she smiled and asked, “Is it exactly the same as his father when he was a child?”
Unexpectedly, Li Anqing shook his head: “No.”
Aunt Zhang was stunned.
After Li Anqing entered the door, he said to Li Xiangfu: “He looks more like you now.”
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When Aunt Zhang heard this sentence, she tried to recall it and finally nodded hesitantly: “I remember that when Xiangfu was a child, his eyes were not so big, and his face was chubby.”
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Habitually rubbing the child’s head, Li Xiangfu asked: “Are you happy getting along with your classmates at school?”
“Dad, you are much more energetic than what I see in the news.”
They stabbed each other, and both sides were injured.
Li Xiangfu went upstairs to put away his luggage. When he came downstairs, he heard a transfer prompt. He saw that the bonus from the folk-collecting activity had arrived, so he took the cure route: “Let’s go to the mall to get a robot and bring it back.”
Li Shasha put on his shoes and stood up on tiptoes to open the door for him. It was a loving father and a filial son who went out shopping.
Li Anqing sat on the sofa and glanced towards the kitchen: “Aunt Zhang, do they usually stay like this?”
“Yes!” Aunt Zhang said with a smile: “The relationship between father and son is very good.”
Still busy dealing with Judge Fang’s affairs, Li Anqing stopped paying attention to the relationship between Li Shasha and Li Xiangfu for the time being.
……
Li Shasha wasn’t after a mere child’s toy. Li Xiangfu took him to Luoxia Pavilion, resembling an alternative Doraemon pocket that could cater to the needs of most customers, provided the starting price was met.
As usual, there was a service charge on the third floor.
Just as Li Xiangfu was about to swipe his card, the elevator door opened. The manager suddenly approached, signaled to the waiter, and personally led them up.
Li Xiangfu inquired, “Is the charging business suspended?”
The manager shook his head, saying, “The boss has informed you previously that you can enjoy membership benefits, a 10% discount, and waived service fees.”
Li Shasha raised her head upon hearing this.
Li Xiangfu preempted, “No unwritten rules here.” He paused and added, “Anyone seeking unwritten rules should look for them in the rule of law news.”
For instance, Judge Fang.
Li Shasha chimed in, “That’s good.”
The manager stood in the corner, silently twitching his mouth twice.
All necessities were available on the three floors. Compared to Li Xiangfu’s last visit, he also purchased many new products.
With the assistance of a dedicated staff member, Li Shasha swiftly acquired the robot he desired. When paying, Li Xiangfu glanced at the musical instruments adorning the wall, suddenly recalling the guqin Qin Jin had given him. Both the sound and the material were far superior to the one he had previously purchased.
Li Shasha got what he wanted, asking, “Shall we go back?”
Li Xiangfu shook his head, saying, “I still have some things to buy.”
The manager promptly inquired about what he needed.
Li Xiangfu smiled and said, “I’m afraid what I want to buy isn’t available here.”
The manager was confident, “If you tell me, I will definitely find it.”
“Needles and threads for embroidery.”
“…”
Five minutes later, the manager escorted him to the door with only one thought in his mind: He couldn’t fathom the world of riches.
Li Xiangfu, already walking far away, couldn’t hear the manager’s thoughts. Otherwise, he would have emphasized that he didn’t understand it either.
There was a local shop specializing in selling embroidery threads. Due to time constraints, Li Xiangfu decided to embroider a small screen solely for display, turning it into an ornament.
Li Shasha wondered, “Why are you buying so much embroidery thread?”
In the past, Li Xiangfu mostly embroidered flowers and birds, and some of the extravagant colors were left untouched.
“Double-sided embroidery in different colors.”
Li Shasha promptly responded, “I want to do that too.”
“Okay, no more playing with robots or Barbie dolls in the future,” Li Xiangfu smiled faintly, “I’ll teach you all about making cloth.”
“…”
Having stepped out, Li Xiangfu decided to purchase two more shirts on the way. The ones he had brought to the ancient village were stained with paint.
During the journey, he and Li Shasha exchanged amusing stories about the folk-collecting activity. They mentioned that the reason for the embroidery was to attend a birthday party and save money on gifts.
True to his word, Luo An waited at the door when they arrived.
The two had crossed paths in this clothing store multiple times before. This time, Luo An skipped the basic disguise and sneered directly.
Li Xiangfu took the initiative and said, “I saw your social media posts; they’re quite interesting.”
Luo An retorted, “When I find time, I like to focus on a child’s education. I wonder who the biological mother he filled in on the family member form is?”
While speaking, he cast a mocking glance at Li Shasha.
Li Xiangfu’s eyes darkened, his thoughts unclear. After a moment, he led Li Shasha inside.
Luo An didn’t follow them in but stared at the two figures through the glass window.
Lately, the Li family had been pressuring him, and his business had suffered frequent setbacks. The purpose of the “Evil Man’s Own Wedding” social media posts was to please Qin Jin and see if there could be a way out. However, he never thought that Li Xiangfu would change his mind and retaliate by posting a photo.
Luo An had been quite anxious about this for several days, continually seeking information. Finally, he found out that Li Xiangfu had participated in a competition, and Qin Jin happened to be the sponsor.
When Qin Jin made friends, he still befriended Li Xiangfu, which sounded amusing.
After confirming repeatedly that Qin Jin and the Li family weren’t collaborating, Luo An breathed a sigh of relief. He didn’t believe the other party could truly let go of old grudges and establish a lasting friendship with an accomplished yet inexperienced rich second-generation.
At this moment, Li Shasha suddenly let go of Li Xiangfu’s hand and ran out, attempting to make a face. Unfortunately, his expression changes weren’t proficient, and he ended up sticking his tongue out with no expression. “Dad is going to attend a birthday party for a beautiful sister, and he’ll also give her a handicraft he made himself. Dad believes I’ll have a beautiful mother in the future.”
After delivering this statement, he ran back, leaving Li Xiangfu laughing at the entire process. “When did you develop such low-level amusement?”
It was also a deliberate reminder of embroidery.
Li Shasha replied, “The former mentally challenged person has overcome the nudity syndrome. I don’t think he’s highly intelligent. Perhaps he can cure you in an unintentional moment.”
Li Xiangfu browsed around the shirt section, shaking his head, and remarked, “According to normal development, Luo An will probably assume it’s Bian Shiqin’s birthday party and spread the news about today’s events.”
Choosing a white shirt and continuing his analysis while checking the size, he added, “Then, when I present the gift at the birthday party, he’ll realize it’s not an ordinary handicraft. The situation will flip, and Luo An will be embarrassed.”
There’s only so much fun to be found in something anticipated.
Li Shasha commented, “It can be a double slap in the face. Most people won’t believe that you can embroider, but my father insists that he embroidered it, attracting ridicule and disdain. At this time…”
“At this time, I take out my phone and play the recorded video?” Li Xiangfu said with amusement.
“It’s too deliberate to do it on purpose,” Li Shasha suggested. “We could approach a TV station beforehand, shoot a documentary, and cooperate for an extended period, showcasing intangible cultural heritage. If you want to promote, start by suppressing and finally highlighting your nobility.”
Afraid of hearing an even more outrageous triple slap in the face, Li Xiangfu pressed his eyebrows. “Let’s go home.”
However, Li Shasha looked serious. “House fighting is different from other skills. If you don’t use them for a long time, you’ll face degradation.”
Stopping and offering a word of caution, he reminded him, “Dad, hard work means hard work, but playfulness means waste!”
“…”
Things did not unfold as expected, and there were no cynical rumors in the following days. For this reason, Li Xiangfu specifically asked the newsagent Liu Yu for confirmation.
After outlining the pattern, he began to embroider silently in the room.
Li Shasha solved his math homework in thirty seconds, raised his head, and asked, “Any news today?”
Li Xiangfu nodded, feeling his stiff cervical vertebrae and finding it strange. Luo An was not someone who could hold his breath.
Li Shasha adjusted his swivel chair, raised the corners of his mouth slowly, and remarked, “Dad, things are getting more and more interesting.”
“…”
The author has something to say:
Li Xiangfu: It’s evident just how boring you are at school.
Li Shasha:…
Thanks for the chapter !
Thanks for the chapter!
Friendly fire, wahaha 😭😭😭
The child is bored at school… society drama is much more fun