Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âUgly Witch, get lost! If you dare come here again, Iâll make sure youâre rolling on the ground in pain.â Coco placed his hands on his hips and roared at her angrily.
Wu Lili glanced disdainfully at the simple living room, sneering with contempt: âDonât worry, as long as you donât go to our Shao Group to ask for money in the future, 1 wonât come to such a damn place even if you beat me to death.â @@novelbin@@
Her gaze fell upon Cocoâs immature and delicate little face. This kid did indeed possess some courage, not only facing danger without fear but also protecting his sister. What a shame, though, being born into such poverty.
She was about to leave.
But then,
Her face revealed a look of astonishment.
Wait a minute.
Cocoâs face looked so familiar!
Where had she seen it before?
Right, him!
Li Zhenteng, the richest man in the capital!
This kidâs face was identical to Li Zhentengâs handsome face!
Last time,
She had been completely focused on Shen Ning and hadnât paid any attention to Cocoâs appearance.
Now, glancing casually, she realized that Cocoâs face was an exact replica of Li Zhenteng, the capitalâs richest man.
Could it be that Shen Ning, these kidsâ father, was Li Zhenteng?
The thought left her wide-eyed in shock.
âGet lost.â Shen Ning, noticing her scrutinizing Cocoâs face, felt a shiver down her spine. Did this wicked woman figure something out? She immediately opened the door and shouted angrily at her.
âGet lost, ugly witch!â Both Coco and Xiaoxiao shouted in unison.
Wu Lili had no choice but to turn around and leave. As she walked away, she looked back a few times, even turning to glance at Coco before reaching the doorway.
Shutting the door forcefully, Shen Ning ensured it was tightly closed.
As Wu Lili walked downstairs, she kept thinking about Cocoâs face, her suspicions growing stronger.
If Shen Ningâs children were indeed Li Zhentengâs⦠then this woman was extremely lucky!
âCoco, let Mommy see. Where did that bad woman hurt you?â Once Wu Lili had left, Shen Ning rushed to embrace both her children in the living room and asked with concern.
âMommy, that bad woman hit my brotherâs shoulder.â Xiaoxiao, teary-eyed and heartbroken, pointed at Cocoâs shoulder as she sobbed.
âQuick, let Mommy see.â Shen Ning was anxious to check their injuries and began to remove their clothes.
Soon enough,
A long bruise appeared on Xiaoxiaoâs tender skin, extending from her shoulder down to her right arm.
âCoco, my child, Iâm sorry. Mommy couldnât protect you.â Shen Ning gently touched the bruise on his delicate skin, her tears flowing uncontrollably as she held Coco and wept bitterly.
She felt utterly powerless, unable to even protect her own children. She felt guilty and remorseful, deeply sorry for failing her children.
âMommy, it doesnât hurt. Please donât be sad.â Coco wiped away Shen Ningâs tears and comforted her in a mature and understanding manner.
Shen Ningâs sadness deepened, and she cried miserably, unable to control her emotions any longer.
Xiaoxiao joined in the crying too.
The room was filled with a heavy atmosphere.
Cocoâs eyes were also red, but he didnât shed any tears. He straightened his back and stood, holding his mommy and little sister in his arms.
*
The night grew darker.
With red-rimmed eyes, Shen Ning sat in the study lost in thought.
The scheduled tea gathering with Li Zhenteng was just a week away. As the deadline drew nearer, she was fully dedicated to developing the perfume. However, a pressing issue loomed before her: she couldnât find Peruvian balsam anywhere in the capital.
This ingredient was an essential component of the ancient fragrance formula, but it was nowhere to be found.
She sat there blankly, opening her wallet.
Inside was a stack of US dollars.
She took them out and counted: one, two⦠twenty.
This was all she had left: two thousand dollars.
If Gu Qi couldnât create a new perfume variety this month, she would be destitute⦠and Coco and Xiaoxiao would have to drop out of school.
She couldnât bear to imagine such a consequence..