Free Web NovelChapter 275: Chapter 275: What Did You Say?
Gu Xinsheng and Li Fenghuo were of roughly equal rank. He first saluted Mr. Li, then shook hands with Li Fenghuo before saying, "Li Wan and I have known each other since we were children. It was only right that I looked after her. It’s just... the Jiacheng Li Family are truly despicable."
Speaking of the Jiacheng Li Family, Gu Xinsheng was still filled with rage.
The Li family was also filled with resentment toward the Jiacheng Li Family. Mr. Li said in a deep voice, "We will make them pay in full for what they’ve done."
With that said, Mr. Li looked at Li Wan on the hospital bed and sighed. "We are the ones who wronged this child. We didn’t uncover the truth back then and ended up welcoming an impostor into our family. This was our mistake. We’re the reason Xiao Wan suffered for so many years."
Hearing this, Mrs. Li couldn’t stop the tears from falling again. The thought of all the years of Li Wan’s suffering made her feel faint, and a dull ache started throbbing in her head again.
Alarmed, Shang Yuqi, who was beside her, quickly steadied Mrs. Li. "Mom, please don’t get so upset."
Seeing the situation, Su Qing hurried forward to help support Mrs. Li. She secretly channeled a stream of green mist into her as she helped her to a nearby chair. "Mrs. Li, please don’t be alarmed. I believe my mom will get better."
Mrs. Li felt a cool sensation circulating through her body before it slowly flowed up to her head. The pain seemed to lessen considerably, and her mind felt clearer. She was a little surprised but didn’t attribute it to Su Qing. She simply thought Su Qing’s words had lifted her spirits, which was why her headache had eased.
Mrs. Li immediately grasped Su Qing’s hand and said, "Child, I’m your grandma."
Looking into Mrs. Li’s earnest eyes, Su Qing found it hard to resist. The old woman’s kind face inexplicably reminded her of her grandmother from her past life, and she couldn’t help but softly call out, "Grandma."
"Yes!" Hearing Su Qing’s voice, Mrs. Li’s eyes lit up. ’This is my granddaughter, my own flesh-and-blood granddaughter! Not like that impostor and the two fake grandsons she had. Most importantly, aside from Li Huan, our Li family finally has another sweet, precious granddaughter. If only my daughter could get better, that would be truly wonderful.’
As Mrs. Li thought about this, tears welled up in her eyes.
When Mr. Li saw Su Qing call Mrs. Li "Grandma," he couldn’t help but feel a little envious. Just as he was about to speak, Li Wan suddenly cried out from the bed, "Su... Qing..."
Su Qing rushed over to support Li Wan’s shoulders and said softly, "Mom, I’m here."
Li Wan smiled at Su Qing, then glanced at the Li family before burying her head in Su Qing’s embrace. The Li family didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at the sight. It seemed Li Wan was competing for attention.
However, Li Wan’s actions made everyone very happy. At least she was no longer in that vacant, unresponsive state. She could interact with the outside world and even had a child-like possessiveness. It all showed that Li Wan was getting better, step by step.
Gu Xinsheng smiled at the Li family. "Li Wan is quite clingy with Xiao Qing nowadays."
"That’s a good thing. That’s a good thing." Mrs. Li nodded with a smile, looking at Li Wan with loving eyes. ’Even though Li Wan doesn’t know me now, I’m sure I can get her to warm up to me.’
"Xiao Qing, and you too, Little Gu, can I come visit Xiao Wan every day?" Mrs. Li asked, a little timidly.
"Me too, me too!" Mr. Li chimed in, not wanting to be left out.
Shang Yuqi and Li Huan, standing to the side, didn’t say anything, but their expressions made it clear they would be coming along with Mr. and Mrs. Li.
Li Fenghuo, on the other hand, was frustrated. ’I have to work, and I still have to handle the matter with the Jiacheng Li Family. I can’t come see my sister every day!’
Su Qing thought for a moment before saying, "But you can’t stay for too long each day. My mother isn’t very familiar with you yet."
Su Qing was worried that if Li Wan became stressed by the Li family’s presence, it might affect her recovery. But they were Li Wan’s family, after all, and she couldn’t stop them from visiting.
"Okay, no problem! If Xiao Wan shows any sign of discomfort, we’ll leave immediately," Mr. and Mrs. Li said in a hurry.
"Okay," Su Qing nodded.
The Li family stayed in the room for a little while longer, but when they saw Li Wan starting to look drowsy, they stood up to take their leave.
Gu Xinsheng then said to Su Qing, "For now, it looks like the Li family is willing to accept your mother."
Su Qing smiled and glanced at her mother, who was leaning against her shoulder silently eating an apple. "In any case, whether or not she wants to officially reunite with the Li family is up to her. We can figure everything out once she’s fully recovered."
"Right, right." Gu Xinsheng nodded, then asked with some trepidation, "Your mother... she will get better, won’t she?"
"She’ll definitely get better." Su Qing had complete confidence in her green mist.
As if she knew they were talking about her, Li Wan, still eating her apple, flashed a bright smile at Su Qing and Gu Xinsheng, instantly filling them both with joy.
Once the Li family arrived home, Mr. Li thought for a moment before speaking directly to Li Fenghuo. "Get in touch with the police in Jia City and have them make the arrests. Also, make sure you get a search warrant. I want all those powders and whatever else they’ve hidden in that house found. And here in Beijing, arrest Li Yuan immediately."
Li Fenghuo responded, "Dad, shouldn’t we gather more evidence first? Besides, we still don’t know if the Zheng family is aware of Li Wan’s real identity. If they are, they might try to interfere."
They had already gathered some physical evidence and witness testimonies, but it wasn’t quite enough. If the suspects denied everything to the bitter end, it would be hard to secure a conviction.
Mr. Li snorted. "If they knew, then they’re guilty of harboring a criminal. If they didn’t, then at worst, they’ll just no longer be our in-laws. But if the Zheng family dares to help Li Yuan, then they’re declaring war on the Li family. I may be old, but I’m not dead. If they think I’m useless just because I’ve retired, they’re welcome to test that theory. Dare to touch my daughter—Li Changzheng’s daughter—and I will fight them to the bitter end."
In that moment, Mr. Li’s powerful presence filled the room. Li Huan’s eyes widened as she watched him, whispering to Shang Yuqi, "Mom, Grandpa is so cool."
Shang Yuqi replied, "Of course. Your grandparents are the real deal—they fought their way off actual battlefields."
Li Huan nodded enthusiastically.
Li Fenghuo nodded. "I’ll do as you say, Dad. I’ll go make the arrangements now."
"Good. Be decisive. Don’t you dare embarrass me."
Meanwhile, an agitated Li Yuan was confessing everything to Zheng Jianjun.
"You... what did you just say?!" Zheng Jianjun shot to his feet, staring at Li Yuan in utter disbelief.
