Capítulo 621: Chapter 621: What Does Tang Li Mean to You?
Fu Si wore a half-smile, “You just used me as a shield, didn’t you? You clearly saw what they were thinking, allowing them to chirp and babble. Is your boyfriend really not someone you can bring out?”
“I’m afraid it would cause too much harm if I did; more blood on my hands.”
“…” Fu Si.
“Just don’t forget about tutoring me.”
Fu Si reminded her repeatedly before he left.
When Tang Li returned to the villa, she found Lai Wenyan sitting in the living room.
She was called out to as soon as she entered.
Lai Wenyan stared at her with heavy eyes, “Are you dating that Fu Family boy?”
Tang Li didn’t deny: “Dad doesn’t want me to associate with him?”
“You two are not suitable.” Lai Wenyan cut to the chase: “The Fu Family are not easy people to get along with, I’m afraid you’d suffer if you married into their family. Besides, he has a history with your sister.”
That one statement established a prior connection between Fu Si and Lai Yuaner.
So now, she was the one caught in the middle.
“I will remember dad’s advice,” Tang Li nodded.
Seeing her obedient, the shadow on Lai Wenyan’s face lessened, “Who you choose to date is normally none of my concern. You know your own background, no need for me to remind you. If the Fu Family found out who your maternal grandfather is, they would definitely not accept you, they’d have you divorced even if you were married.”
Tang Li went with the flow: “I understand.”
“Now that you do, go upstairs and give it some good thought.”
Upstairs, Lai Sheng Xia stood at the railing, getting her wish to see Lai Wenyan instructing Tang Li to break up with Fu Si. She turned to go back to her bedroom, where Ouyang Qian was already sitting on the couch. After Lai Sheng Xia closed the door, Ouyang Qian spoke, “Did your dad warn that illegitimate daughter?”
“Even if dad warned her, it doesn’t mean Tang Li would really listen,” Lai Sheng Xia sat down too: “That Fu Si is as naive as a young calf. I see that Tang Li has a good handle on him. With the conditions the Fu Family offers, it won’t be easy for her to give up.”
“I called Yuanyuan; she’s already bought her plane ticket.”
Ouyang Qian sneered, “With Yuanyuan’s qualifications plainly visible, I don’t believe, with her as the contrast, the Fu Family would still prefer a tainted actor.”
As she spoke, she looked at her eldest daughter, “How are things with Han Jifeng?”
Over the past month, Lai Sheng Xia made visits to the Han Family but didn’t encounter Han Jifeng; likewise, she hadn’t seen him at the Judicial Administration Bureau.
“I thought you two could get back together immediately after you annulled your engagement with Yansheng.”
Looking at the situation now, that seemed far from reality.
“I’ve had several years of feelings with Jifeng; it’s impossible to forget him just like that. No matter the process, he will eventually come back to me. Getting back together is just a matter of time.”
These words served as a reassurance, and Ouyang Qian’s brow relaxed, “That’s good.”
After her mother left, Lai Sheng Xia sent a message to Han Jifeng: “How have you been recently?”
Han Jifeng was sitting in the President’s Office at Tan Palace when he received the message.
Across from him, Song Baiyan was brewing tea.
Han Jifeng scrutinized him with a glance.
Song Baiyan was still dressed in a white shirt, no different from the one in those few photos, avoiding public appearances and interviews. His tie was off, the top two buttons of the shirt undone exposing his Adam’s apple, but when Song Baiyan sat there with him, his innate authority was reined in, appearing even more gentle and restrained.
Indeed, this was a trick many Ascended leaders used.
Han Jifeng was very familiar with this tactic.
After a while, Song Baiyan initiated conversation, “What are your plans after leaving office?”
“I’ll run for senator in a local election.”
Han Jifeng replied honestly.
Hearing this, Song Baiyan looked up at him.
Han Jifeng met those gentle eyes and changed the subject: “I’m curious, Mr. Tang Li, what does she mean to you?”