The Su Family's parents were utterly stunned by Su Li, having never considered or thought about the questions she had raised.
They only thought from their own perspectives, simply believing that this approach was beneficial for their daughter, for themselves, and for their family...
Su Li calmed her emotions and returned to an indifferent state, "Doudou can stay with me during this period..."
"Mom and Dad, I really used to feel like a puppet you were manipulating..."
"Sometimes I wonder, why are you different from other parents... I have resented, hated, and felt helpless, but now I understand."
"Not every pair of parents can truly be good at parenting."
Su Li's final words were thought-provoking, causing Mr. and Mrs. Su to reconsider in their hearts, perhaps they really had pushed their child too hard.
Did Su Li's parents love her?
That was certain.
They spent a lot of effort on their own daughter.
But, compared to love, there might be more pressing matters in their hearts.
The Su Family's parents sat dejectedly in the living room for a long time, looking at each other without words, and without even saying goodbye, they silently left.
They left behind a note on the table.
It was written by Mr. Su: "You're grown up now, and you've spread your wings. We as parents can't control you anymore, I just hope you won't regret the path you choose for yourself."
The writing still revealed the old man's stubborn unyielding spirit, perhaps he realized something, but he absolutely did not want to admit that what he had persisted in was wrong.
On the other hand, Chen Jin had waited all morning and finally couldn't wait any longer to call Mr. Su; he really wanted to know if Su Li had compromised...
"Don't call me anymore in the future. I thought well of you, but after my daughter bore you two children, you still dared to cheat; you did her wrong... Since you're divorced now, I can't take being called father-in-law."
Mr. Su spoke brusquely then with a fiery "click", he hung up the phone, not giving his former son-in-law a second to speak.
Chen Jin had never anticipated such an outcome; he always had a good grasp of Su Li's parents' thoughts.
What didn't disappoint him was that her parents had always treated him even better than a biological son, but this time they lost control...
As for Su Li, she was quite mad at Chen Jin's minor meddling; he clearly had too much free time now to keep an eye on her.
"Mr. X, keep to the original price, don't leave the two of them idle..."
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After Doudou woke up, she rubbed her eyes and the first thing she saw was her mom, almost thinking it had been a dream.
"Mommy, my dearest treasure, you're awake..."
Doudou suddenly flung herself into Su Li's arms, "Mommy, can I always stay with you?"
"Grandma is bad... She always scolds mommy, and also scolds sister, scolds Doudou..."
Hearing this, Su Li was extraordinarily angry. She hadn't expected this.
Before, she had let Chen Jin take Doudou away, just because the Chen Family loved kids, but who would have thought they would vent their dissatisfaction with her on her child.
Actually, Su Li was slightly wrong; the elder couple of the Chen Family did indeed like their little grandson, but as long as it did not require much effort from them.
Mrs. Chen increasingly felt a lack of balance inside as she took care of Little Doudou.
Unbearable fatigue, unbearable hardship, as time went on, Mrs. Chen found Doudou more and more intolerable. Her once gentle and caring tone had vanished.
This time, after receiving a call from her son, Mrs. Chen eagerly sent Doudou to the neighboring Su Family and then hastily booked herself an overseas trip for seniors, fearful that Doudou might be sent back within a few days.
Her previously beloved little grandson had become a burden she was eager to rid herself of.
When Xi Muqian came with a contract, Doudou was enjoying a lavish meal prepared by Su Li.
"Uncle Xi..."
"Little Treasure Doudou is here."
Xi Muqian cast a surprised look at the child, somewhat puzzled.
Although Doudou hadn't shown any animosity towards him before, there wasn't much closeness either, but this time he greeted him proactively and even gifted him a big smile, which genuinely astonished him.
"Hey, what brings you here?"
"Here, for you..."
Su Li took the thin stack of papers from Xi Muqian's hand—it was a publishing contract.
"Your book 'Mansion of Doubts' really pleased them... They've offered you their top contract."
Su Li quickly scanned through it, clearly understanding the significant role Xi Muqian had played.
As an inexperienced newcomer, even if her work was excellent, the offer wouldn't have been this generous without him. Moreover, all terms were clearly spelled out in the contract without a single trap. It was apparent that it had been vetted beforehand, with all the favorable terms leaning towards her interest.
Su Li paused, eventually managing a meager "Thank you."
Chen Jin had wanted to visit Su Li, only now he was tied down by many issues.
When you're down on your luck, even drinking water can choke you.
One misfortune after another left Chen Jin stretched thin, aging him several years in just a few days.
His previous business deals were stalled, and office politics with the deputy head had escalated to daylight. He had made a misstep, and the headquarters were dissatisfied, even questioning his competency. To further aggravate matters, Liu Yin, forever changed, hauntingly entangled herself with him.
Liu Yin even took the matter to the company, contributing significantly to the change in the upper management's attitude.
Now, Chen Jin absolutely detested Liu Yin.
There she was, just off work, Liu Yin appeared from nowhere, blocking his car.
Arms crossed, brows raised, she looked unapproachable from head to toe, showing none of her prior gentle demeanor.
Or perhaps, was this her true face?
"Chen Jin, are you even a man to treat me like this..."
"Not even a tiger eats its cubs, how could you heartlessly suggest I abort the baby?"
"Right now, I don't care, I too have a child, and you're single now. You have two choices, either give me lots of money and I'll leave with the baby in my belly and never show up again, or marry me and give the baby a home..."
"It's your choice."
Chen Jin looked cold and merciless, his eyes darkly swept over Liu Yin's slightly bulging stomach, "I will not choose either..."
Liu Yin still hoped Chen Jin would choose the second option, as she still had feelings for him.
But Chen Jin's attitude was truly disappointing. Considering the advice from a few acquaintances she had met recently, she resolutely said, "Fine, you can choose neither, then I'll continue to make a scene at the company. I have no shame left anyway."