Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âOkay, I understand. You can leave now,â Li Zhenting bent down to pick up Lan Lan, gently wiped away her tears, and offered some comforting words. Holding Shen Meiâs hand, he walked towards the luxurious car parked outside.
Inside the hospital room, Shen Ning cradled Ding Ding in her arms, listening to the sweet cooing and occasional cries of Shen Mei and Lan Lan outside. Her heart weighed heavily with emotions.
Outside, Li Zhenting held Lan Lan in one arm while clasping Shen Meiâs hand with the other. The three of them strolled together, presenting a picturesque image of a harmonious and happy family. They looked like such a lovely family.
They shared kisses and farewells, leaving Ding Ding behind, who appeared like a forlorn, homeless child, feeling like a misfit among them. In her heart, it was as if a sharp stone had lodged itself, causing both pain and bitterness.
Ding Ding was still so young, and the road ahead was long. How could she allow such a young child to be caught up in such a complicated family situation? She couldnât bear to think about it.
She took a seat, intending to say something to Ding Ding, but he had already fallen asleep in her arms, utterly exhausted.
She buried her face against his chest, tears streaming down her cheeks. @@novelbin@@
If Shen Mei could show more kindness to Ding Ding, she would have welcomed it. Even if the investigation into her motherâs cause of death implicated Shen Mei and her daughter, the primary responsibility would lie with Lan Feiyun. After all, Shen Mei was too young at the time to bear much blame.
And now⦠could she truly find peace of mind?
Ding Ding was still so young, and he wouldnât learn to be worldly-wise anytime soon. Would Shen Mei be lenient with him? She held Ding Ding in her arms, her clothing dampened by tears.
In the luxury car, Shen Mei wiped away her tears with a tissue as her phone rang.
âMom,â she answered the call and immediately started venting her frustration to Lan Feiyun. âThat wicked woman Shen Ning is too cunning. Can you believe sheâs now working as a psychological family tutor for Ding Ding at the Li familyâs house? Sheâs turned Ding Ding against me!â
âDid you go and cause trouble with Li Zhenting again?â Lan Feiyun asked sternly on the other end.
âMom, Iâ¦â Shen Mei hesitated.
âMy dear daughter, Iâve told you before. All you need to do is be a good wife and mother in the Li family, take care of the two children, and win Li Zhentingâs favor. Donât worry about anything else; leave it to me. Why wonât you listen to me?â
âMom, I understand,â Shen Mei lowered her head. âBut 1 canât swallow this humiliation.â
âCan you defeat her in a fight? If not, follow my plan,â Lan Feiyun spoke seriously.
Shen Mei didnât respond, but she felt indignant in her heart. What was so great about Shen Ning? Why should she be unable to defeat her?
âDonât worry, Meimei. 1â11 take care of everything for you,â Lan Feiyun reassured her. âYou must do as I say, keep your emotions in check, and remember, now that youâre the biological mother of Li Zhentingâs two children, he canât just abandon you. You must marry him. Once youâre married, youâve won. You have to remember my words and hurry to have his child. Leave everything else to me.â
âOkay, thank you, Mom,â Shen Mei replied softly.
After exchanging a few more words, the mother and daughter hung up the phone.
Lan Feiyun held her phone and sat down on the sofa, her eyes gleaming with a cold and malicious light.
âShao Meiqi, you were a loser even when you were alive, and how can your worthless daughter possibly defeat me? I wonât allow your daughter to disrupt the good fortune of my daughter. If you can see from beyond the grave, then watch closely. See how your daughter and grandson will suffer under my torment.â
When Li Zhenting returned to the hospital room, Shen Ning sat on the edge of the bed, holding Ding Dingâs small hand, lost in thought..