She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!

Chapter 665: Chapter 663: Kind Father 42

Duan Li was very surprised, not understanding why Ah Chen was here, and then saw the tool bag on her back, her eyes suddenly widened.

Was the technician she booked online actually Ah Chen?

"Are you the technician from online?" she still asked.

Ah Chen nodded: "It’s me."

Duan Li was momentarily dazed, invited her in, her emotions somewhat complicated, leading Ah Chen to the water heater.

"You really know how to do this?"

Ah Chen: "Yes, I’ve been running my online store for two years now, experienced, I can fix almost all household appliances."

Anything unfamiliar, I can figure out just by looking at it a bit.

Duan Li was a bit impressed, quite emotional for a moment. Watching Ah Chen seriously repair the water heater, she couldn’t help but think of her own son, her eyes warming, her heart feeling a bit sour.

Duan Mu wasn’t home; he had gone to work a summer job, saying he’s an adult now and she shouldn’t interfere or meddle in his affairs. He also said that as a son, he would fulfill his filial duties in the future, but wouldn’t obey her in every matter.

But had she interfered in anything?

She just wanted him to have less contact with Wei Yue and Ran Zhengfeng, and he reacted so strongly.

Ah Chen noticed Duan Li’s mood and glanced back.

She knew a bit about Duan Mu’s situation and had seen Duan Li and her son arguing before, quite a relentless confrontation.

Duan Li was a typical career woman, uninvolved, skillful at navigating relationships, neither speaking ill of others nor actively helping anyone unless there was a benefit. Often, her personality made sure she wouldn’t suffer, even allowing life to go smoothly, but unfortunately, having a son like Duan Mu, destined to cause turmoil in her life.

"Alright, give it a try," Ah Chen stood up, though she had already tested it earlier, having the customer try it was standard procedure.

Duan Li pushed away her chaotic thoughts and hurried to try it out; indeed, the water heater was fixed.

"Which school are you enrolled in?" after transferring the payment, Duan Li asked.

Ah Chen didn’t hide it and mentioned a local school: "I didn’t want to be too far away; I plan to develop locally in the future."

With dividends from Jing Zhou, she actually had a significant amount of money in hand; a few investments here and there, and she wouldn’t worry for the rest of her life.

Duan Li’s eyes held envy, envying Zhuo Qiaoqing for having such a good daughter.

Once Ah Chen packed her tool bag, Duan Li escorted her out, only to run right into Duan Mu as he returned. Upon seeing Ah Chen, Duan Mu’s expression changed dramatically, shouting without thinking, "Ran Chen, what are you doing at my house?"

"Why are you shouting like this?" Duan Li immediately responded, wondering what on earth her son was thinking. What had Ran Chen done to deserve such animosity? If it was about Wei Yue, shouldn’t it be Ran Chen who resented Wei Yue?

How did Duan Mu end up like this?

Suddenly, Duan Li had a revelation, her expression turning grim as she looked at Duan Mu, feeling as though she saw her ex-husband, memories buried deep in her heart resurfacing.

In that instant, she realized there was no way to change Duan Mu and vaguely began to have a sense of giving up.

Duan Mu’s demeanor really resembled her ex-husband’s; if so, no matter how much effort she put in, it seemed futile.

"I ordered for a water heater repair online, and it just happened to be Ran Chen who came. Why are you yelling? So rude. Did someone owe you?" Duan Li scolded.

"Then I’ll be off now. If any non-human-caused malfunction occurs within a month, feel free to contact me again," Ah Chen said.

With Duan Mu’s attitude, she had no interest in saying more.

She noticed Duan Li’s earlier reaction, seeming to give up, and wasn’t sure what she had thought of, what stories lay within.

But she was happy to see Duan Mu, this fool, being abandoned.

Ah Chen gave Duan Mu a contemptuous smile, turned, and left.

Duan Mu, full of anger, wanted to say something more, but Duan Li’s voice echoed, "Duan Mu, do you think you’re so remarkable? Think you don’t need me anymore? That’s why you refuse to listen to a word I say? If you want independence, to make your own decisions, fine, then move out of the house and earn your own tuition. Didn’t you say you’re grown up now, don’t need to rely on me?"

Duan Mu couldn’t bother with Ah Chen anymore, turned to look at Duan Li: "Do you think I would be afraid?"

"If you’re not afraid, then just live by your own abilities. Once you step out, I won’t care for you anymore."

Duan Mu: "Fine, I’ll go."

He turned back to his room, quickly pulled out a suitcase.

Watching him leave without hesitation, Duan Li felt some heartache, her gaze also firming up. She had always been a rational person, to whomever.

Since her son had always held animosity against her, disputes with just a few words, she no longer wanted to change anything, considering these nineteen years a waste.

As Duan Mu left, Duan Li dialed a number.

Before long, Ah Chen came back to change the locks on Duan Li’s house.

"Duan Mu said he doesn’t want me to manage him anymore, wants freedom, so I let him go." Duan Li didn’t know why she was telling this to a young lady, perhaps she truly had no one to talk to.

Ah Chen listened, didn’t respond.

"He might think I’m just threatening him, making him obedient, but actually, when I made this decision, it meant giving up."

Just like how her ex-husband always sided with his mother and sister regardless of the situation; when she could no longer endure, she chose to let go. Not only that, she used every means to take her son back. Her son became more and more like her ex-husband, yet she did not regret her past actions; it was her victory.

"Do you dislike Duan Mu?" Duan Li suddenly asked.

This time, Ah Chen lifted her head and replied: "Quite dislike him."

"I suppose many people dislike someone like him." Duan Li smiled bitterly, "I might really not be good at raising children." Unable to uphold even appearances, this boy is still too immature; in the future, who knows how much he’ll suffer. Does he really think standing in society is that easy?

Having grown up in an orphanage, she liked money, very much so; after enduring hardship, she only wished to provide a good life for her son, perhaps neglecting other aspects.

Ah Chen did not respond, perhaps there were reasons involved.

Afterwards, Ah Chen didn’t know how things turned out for Duan Li and her son.

Some time later, a few days before college registration, Ah Chen received a call from Li Feiwei: "Senior, the day after tomorrow is my birthday, don’t forget."

Ah Chen said of course she wouldn’t, sensing Li Feiwei’s excitement, a bit curious about what he was anticipating, not just celebrating a birthday, right?

After completing a new order, Ah Chen was ready to head home with the tool bag, but just as her hand gripped the doorknob, a man in a suit stopped her.

"Miss Ran." The other person’s tone seemed polite, yet there was a hint of arrogance.

Ah Chen looked up: "What’s the matter?"

"Our boss wants to meet you."

"Who’s your boss?" she asked, the last arrogant person like this had been beaten by her.

"Our boss’s last name is Li, also Li Feiwei’s father. This time, he wants to discuss something with Miss Ran. As long as Miss Ran agrees, there will be plenty of benefits for you."

This time, Ah Chen didn’t hesitate, decided to meet with Li Jingming, to see what he wanted.

Was he planning to use money to drive her away from Li Feiwei? She was familiar with this kind of plot.