Chapter 570: Chapter 570: No Matter What the Future Holds, I Have No Regrets
Lai Wenyan did this, which is tantamount to claiming credit under false pretenses after a surrender.
Whether it’s Tang Yin or Tang Shen, the thought of their deaths being related to the Lai Family people, in Tang Li’s heart, it was impossible to act as if nothing had happened.
Upon leaving the Public Security Department, Tang Li encountered Han Jifeng leaning against the car door smoking.
Soon after, Han Jifeng extinguished the cigarette butt on the ground.
As Tang Li passed by him, Han Jifeng began to speak: “The matter of you looking for Ren Zhengxiong, Lai Wenyan probably doesn’t know yet.”
Clearly a question, his tone was resolute.
Tang Li’s steps involuntarily halted, and she turned her head to look at Han Jifeng: “You can go tell him, since I dared to seek out Ren Zhengxiong, I also have no intention of hiding it from Lai Wenyan.”
Han Jifeng’s gaze met Tang Li’s, and then he said: “Ren Zhengxiong was an undercover alongside your grandfather back in the day. If you were merely inquiring about the past between your mother and Lai Wenyan, you wouldn’t have come to see him only now.”
“So, what are you saying?”
Tang Li didn’t answer but asked instead: “Are you trying to ask if I have some ulterior motive for appearing here?”
As she spoke, her expression calm, she looked into Han Jifeng’s deep eyes: “It doesn’t matter if it’s Lai Wenyan or Ouyang Qian and her daughter. The blood debt they owe will one day be fully reclaimed by me. You can also let Lai Shengxia know in advance, so they can all prepare themselves.”
“It’s because in that past life, I took you to exchange hostages,” Han Jifeng’s voice came from behind her: “So, you hate Lai Shengxia, hate the Lai Family people, and deep inside you probably also resent me, and my mother.”
Tang Li had no choice but to stop and turned around to explain: “To me, you are nothing anymore. You said it yourself, that was another lifetime. Whatever happened, it was because I misjudged people and was weak-willed; I have no one else to blame. Actually, it wasn’t completely fruitless; at least it made me see the true colors of many. As for my business with the Lai Family in this life, it has nothing to do with you.”
Han Jifeng looked at her: “What do you plan to do to the Lai Family?”
Upon hearing this, the corners of Tang Li’s mouth lifted into a smile: “Director Ren told me that the marriage between Lai Wenyan and my mother is legal and valid. So why shouldn’t I go back to the Lai Family and claim my place as the councilman’s daughter?”
“Is your grandfather Tang Shen? Does Song Baiyan know?”
“…”
Han Jifeng continued: “I thought it was Ji Ming, but it turns out it’s been your excellence.”
That one sentence gradually made the smile on Tang Li’s lips vanish.
“You being together with Song Baiyan, have you ever considered having a Drug Lord for a grandfather, and once the public knows about your relationship, how severe the backlash will be?” Han Jifeng’s words hammered down on Tang Li’s heart: “Your status and his are incompatible, unless Song Baiyan is prepared to resign ahead of time. From what I know of him, he wouldn’t forsake his bright political prospects for personal feelings.”
Tang Li slowly clenched the strap of her bag.
“The public’s criticism, the pressure from the council, by that time, even if he’s the President, he might not be able to protect you. Moreover… you are well aware of what will happen in a few years, and in the end, you will gain nothing.”
Tang Li answered: “No matter what the future holds, I will have no regrets.”
Meeting Han Jifeng’s gaze, she appeared composed: “As long as I am with him, regardless of status or premature death, I don’t care. He knows who my grandfather is, there are no secrets or deceptions between us, so please, don’t use your mindset to analyze others. He isn’t you, and you will never become him.”
“How did you and Song Baiyan meet?”
Han Jifeng suddenly asked.