Chapter 1485 - Don’t Waste A Woman’s Prime Years
The 99th Divorce
But, time and age waited for no one.
The glory of youth had slowly faded over time until age finally caught up. It evolved into an awe-inspiring majesty that would influence the future generations. That was probably the greatest achievement in Captain Liâs lifetime.
Li Jinnan felt his heart ache. He took a step forward and called out, âGrandpa.â
The wrinkles on the old manâs face were many, and they were deeper than when Li Jinnan had last seen them.
Li Jinnan held a bowl of medicine in his hand. Hot steam rose from the brown liquid.
When Li Xun saw the medicine, the smile on his face weakened. He asked, âJinnan, are you back here to feed me my medication?â
Li Jinnan chuckled and replied, âNot at all. But, you should quickly finish your medicine. Itâs good for your body.â
The old man was unhappy when he heard that. âIâm not drinking it. I know my own body best. Hmph!â
âGrandpa, if you drink it, Iâll share a secret with you,â Li Jinnan said.
âHuh?â Captain Liâs cloudy eyes suddenly lit up. He looked at Li Jinnan and asked, âSecret?â
âYeah, itâs a secret regarding me. I havenât told anyone about it yet.â Li Jinnan deliberately acted furtively. He held the bowl of medicine up. âI believe youâll be very happy with this secret, Grandpa.â
âTsk! Itâs even a secret that Iâll be happy about?â Captain Li looked at him in mock disdain, but his eyes sparkled. âAre you trying to tell me that youâve found someone?â
Li Jinnan raised his eyebrows slightly and held the bowl closer.
Old Captain Li gave him a glare and scolded, âWhat a rotten grandson!â
Despite the words, he obediently took the bowl with both hands. With a grimace, he finished the medicine and harrumphed as he turned the bowl upside down to prove it to Li Jinnan.
He wiped his lips and demanded, âOut with it now! Whatâs the secret?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Li Jinnan took the empty bowl from him and put it aside. He said, âIâve found someone.â
The old Captain Li Xun was stunned when he heard it. A moment later, he burst into laughter. He waved his wrinkled and papery hand before patting Li Jinnanâs shoulder while he said, âWell done! Youâre indeed a promising young man! If thatâs the case, will you be holding your wedding once your older brother is done with his?â
âUm...â Li Jinnan didnât dare admit that it wasnât likely to be that soon.
However, Li Beixingâs wedding was to be held in December this year. That still gave him a few months. Perhaps by then he would have already succeeded in sealing the deal with Ye Youyou.
Li Jinnan thought for a moment and replied, âIâll try my best.â
âAlright! Alright!â Captain Li was elated. âYouâre indeed worthy of being my grandson! Well done! What sort of a lady is she?â
Looking into the old manâs cloudy yet alert eyes, Li Jinnan held his grandfatherâs papery hand and replied, âSheâs a good lady.â
âB*llshit! Of course sheâs a good lady! Would you be dating her otherwise? Our Li family isnât one to accept just anyone!â The old Captain Li Xun was very serious. âShe canât be a woman of loose morals. She canât be of bad character either. It doesnât matter if sheâs rich or poor, or if sheâs pretty or ugly. What matters is that she has to be to your liking.â
Thatâs exactly what Li Jinnan thought too. His smile reached his eyes as he said, âWell... Grandpa, if I were to get divorced and marry a woman who had never been married before, would that be reasonable?â
âYou canât get divorced!â Li Xunâs tone was very resolute. âIf you canât get along with her, donât get married in the first place! Donât waste a womanâs prime years!â