Chapter 717: Infuriating Enough to Kill
Li Xuelan introduced, "This is my husband He Yunlai, my daughter He Jingjing, and my son He Sen. Earlier, Tianyi already introduced the current family members of the Li Family, so Yehan, there's no need for you to make further introductions."
Nan Qiao was a bit surprised, wondering how Li Tianyi had introduced her.
Li Tianhong sat nearby, giving Li Yehan a friendly smile, wanting to convey that he had arrived early and for Li Yehan not to worry.
However, Li Yehan didn't even spare Li Tianhong a glance.
Li Tianhong was already used to the feeling of offering kindness only to be snubbed, even if Li Yehan rolled his eyes at him, he was accustomed to it.
Before returning, Li Xuelan had thoroughly investigated the various relationships within the Li Family.
She was well aware of the grudges and conflicts between Li Tianhong and Li Yehan.
Li Xuelan considered herself a senior and felt she had the right to speak in front of Li Tianhong and Li Yehan.
"Yehan, Tianhong is your father, you shouldn't have such an attitude towards your father," Li Xuelan said affectionately.
Li Tianhong gave a sheepish smile, explaining on behalf of Li Yehan, "Aunt, don't blame Yehan, it's all my fault. Yehan being willing to sit here with me to meet you, without kicking me out, is already giving me a lot of face."
Li Yehan was giving him this much face, so he had to be content and couldn't create trouble.
Li Xuelan: "..."
Where was Li Tianhong's spirit?
The nephew she remembered was proud and arrogant, not this weak and grovelling man.
Had everything changed in the ten years since she left Hua Country?
It's crazy!
Li Xuelan shook her head helplessly, "Tianhong, I understand you're eager to love your child. But between a father and son, there are no lasting grudges. Yehan's behavior surely isn't right."
Li Yehan looked at Li Xuelan with falcon eyes brimming with radiance, making Li Xuelan involuntarily shudder.
Under everyone's gaze, this youngster who played by his own rules couldn't possibly disgrace her!
Besides, she hadn't said anything wrong!
Li Yehan, living up to expectations, opened his mouth, dropping a bombshell, "There may be no lasting grudges between a father and son, but those between siblings can be quite long."
Li Xuelan: "!!"
Who didn't know that Li Xuelan had left the household for ten years due to a conflict with Old Mr. Li?
Li Xuelan took her family abroad, managing the Li Family's overseas ventures.
Conflicts escalated, with Li Xuelan overseeing the international business while Old Mr. Li managed the domestic side, neither intruding on the other's territory, unable to accept one another.
Now, with Old Mr. Li unconscious, her return to the country had obvious motives known to everyone.
Li Yehan didn't believe that this Aunt's return was out of goodwill for the Li Family.
Everyone in the living room had their own thoughts.
Li Xuelan lost her composure, her expression unpleasant, her gaze like it was poisoned.
Just when Nan Qiao thought Li Xuelan would explode, she calmed her discontent and continued to speak jovially.
"Not seen in years, Yehan really is humorous, no wonder he won over the heart of the Bai Family's young lady."
The cared-for Nan Qiao smiled softly, "Yehan is indeed quite humorous, it was this humor that made me decide to be with him."
Li Xuelan was momentarily taken aback, thinking Nan Qiao seemed like a brainless woman.
Does Nan Qiao even know how to talk?
Why does she seem like a simple-minded girl, so unlike her reputation?
Li Tianyi and Mei Tian Sha Zi were dumbfounded, thinking that Li Yehan and Nan Qiao were intentionally speaking out of turn. It was not their usual manner at all.
Li Tianyi and Mei Tian didn't know why they were speaking this way, only feeling that the two were unpredictable and different from usual.
Li Xuelan was shocked by Nan Qiao's actions, almost failing to respond.
Li Tianhong picked up the conversation, smiling, "Qiaoqiao and Yehan are a perfect match; one can't find another pair so ideally suited."
Everyone: "..."
Li Tianhong's cheerful smile made Li Xuelan think he had a masochistic inclination.
After being rebuked in various ways by Li Yehan, he could still talk merrily. Was he crazy?
Li Xuelan couldn't understand why Li Tianhong turned out this way, humbly contemptible!
He wasn't acting like a father, but rather like a son!
Li Tianhong was happy, and Li Xuelan couldn't accuse him of having a major issue.
The atmosphere in the living room gradually became subtle, with everyone's focus mainly on Nan Qiao, Li Yehan, and Li Tianhong.
Li Xuelan said, "I called you all here today primarily to let you know that our whole family is returning to the country and plan to develop here. Once I came back, I discovered my elder brother was in a coma in the hospital."
Saying this, Li Xuelan's tone grew heavy, filled with pain, "I went to see my brother at the hospital, and the doctor said it's uncertain when he will wake up. After all these years, I never thought I'd meet my brother in this way."
Li Tianhong: "Aunt, don't be too upset, the doctor said my dad's condition is stable, and he'll likely wake soon."
Li Tianyi: "Yes, Aunt, my dad has always been lucky, and he'll surely wake up soon. Now that you're back, only now is our family truly complete."
Li Xuelan wiped the tears from her eyes, pretending to be strong, "Tianyi is right, as long as our whole family is together, that is completeness. Now that I'm back, our Li Family will unite into a single strand, developing together."
Li Yehan raised an eyebrow, playing with Nan Qiao's soft hand on his lap.
Nan Qiao tried to pull her hand out, but Li Yehan held it tightly.
In such a setting, she couldn't throw a tantrum.
But Nan Qiao wasn't one to hold back, slipping her left hand around his back and pinching Li Yehan's lean waist firmly.
Li Yehan sucked in air through his teeth, maintaining a courteous and elegant facade, as if nothing was wrong.
Nan Qiao was very impressed, refusing to believe that Li Yehan wasn't afraid of pain at all.
Hence, Nan Qiao pinched him again with ample force, making Li Yehan twitch the corner of his mouth, glance sideways, and helplessly mouthed to Nan Qiao: Are you attempting to murder your husband?
Nan Qiao lifted her eyebrow, withdrew her hand, forcing Li Yehan to release, finally freeing her hand.
Li Xuelan and her two nephews kept talking about how to expand in the business world, but her peripheral vision unintentionally caught the interaction between Li Yehan and Nan Qiao, leaving her dissatisfied.
The two were being too disrespectful to her!
Even if they weren't participating in the topic of expanding the business map, they should at least show her some respect!
"Yehan, what do you think about what we just discussed? Any good suggestions? I heard your dad is retired, and you manage the majority of the Li assets?"
Li Yehan crossed his right leg over his left, exuding a noble aura, and slowly said, "I have no opinions."
Li Xuelan: "..."
She didn't believe that Li Yehan had no views or opinions whatsoever.
The more time she spent, the more she disliked Nan Qiao and Li Yehan.
The two of them showed no respect to their elders!
Flirting in front of elders, they didn't regard elders at all, prompting Li Xuelan to decide she needed to have a serious talk!