There was a deep look in Huo Jinyaoâs eyes. He was pondering about the previous dayâs happenings and what had transpired in the past.
âThink about it: your father has been with Li Qianxue for so many years, yet their relationship is rocky. Moreover, when your father saw your mother yesterday, he looked so worked up. This explains that he still has feelings for your mother like he did before. However, if this is the case, something doesnât add up.â
âWhat doesnât add up?â Su Qingsang looked up at him. âWhat exactly are you trying to say?â
Since Huo Jinyao saw Su Chenghui yesterday, a nagging feeling had plagued him as he sensed that something was amiss with Su Chenghui. When he saw Xiang Caipingâs demeanor today, the strange feeling he had felt intensified.
âLook, if the woman your father loves is your mother, then how could he treat you, the child of the woman he loves, this way? This just does not make sense.â
âHow does it not make sense?â On the contrary, Su Qingsang felt that it made perfect sense. âNo matter how much he loved my mother, it is all in the past. Think about how many years had gone by. Moreover, the Li family wields blatant power and authority. Even if he wanted to treat me well, he had to consider what the Li family would think of that, donât you think so?â
Thatâs not true. There was no need for him to consider the Li Familyâs opinion. If Su Chenghui were someone who would consider the perspective of the Li Family, he would not only maintain a thin facade of congeniality with Li Qianxue.
Moreover, his recent partnership with the Li Family had increased the chances of contact between him and Su Chenghui. He felt that Su Chenghuiâs attitude towards the Li Family was definitely not one of consideration.
Even if Su Chenghui was just a general manager in the Li Corporation, his words held considerable weight. Furthermore, Li Qianxue seemed to have no intention of contesting for authority with him. Li Qianxue merely allowed her name to be used in various matters and was a figurehead while Su Chenghui was the one who handled the groundwork.
If Su Chenghui really wanted to respect Li Qianxue, he would not possibly have the authority he possessed presently.
Huo Jinyao narrowed his eyes slightly and immersed himself in his thoughts. He had a persistent feeling that he had neglected a key point in all of this.
What exactly is it? An audacious thought flashed across Huo Jinyaoâs mind.
âWhatâs up with you?â Su Qingsang realized that Huo Jinyao looked a little grave. She could not help but lift a hand and wave it in front of him.
Huo Jinyao snapped out of his thoughts and his eyes met Su Qingsangâs look of worry. She had dispelled the idea he had a moment ago. âItâs nothing. Perhaps Iâm overthinking.â
âYou were definitely overthinking.â Su Qingsang sighed. âMy parents, they have not seen each other for so many years. It mustâve been strange for them to meet again, so itâs only normal that they didnât know how to react to each other. I really donât feel that thereâs anything suspicious.â
âI guess thatâs plausible.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âMoving forward, I just want to focus on bringing my mother comfort, so that she could live a happier life from now on.â
âAs long as youâre happy,â Huo Jinyao thought of another matter. âIn the upcoming weekend, we might take your mother to the villa for a few daysâ stay, or we could take her for a tour nearby.â
âSure, this is a good suggestion. Sheâs getting on in years, so I guess she might not want to venture far. It seems to me that she does not like to venture out at all, and would rather stay at home. Weâll take her somewhere near for some quiet leisure.â
Su Qingsang got off from Huo Jinyao after she finished speaking and picked up her phone to search for suitable places to take Xiang Caiping.
Huo Jinyao broke into a smile as he espied her look of concentration. He decided not to pursue his suspicion that there was something amiss between Su Chenghui and Xiang Caiping. Since Su Qingsang was part of his life, he could always protect her.
His woman did not need to worry; she just needed to live happily.
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When Su Peizhen entered the house, she found Li Qianxue sitting on the sofa with a steely look on her face. Only when Li Qianxue saw Su Peizhen did she smile.
âYouâre back?â
âYes,â Su Peizhen nodded. âHave you eaten, Mother? Whereâs Father? Isnât he back yet?â