Chapter 261 You'll Have Your Own Father in the Future

Just after finishing her conversation with Wen Xi, Su Youling received a call from Su Hong.

Not wanting her to worry, Su Youling didn't mention a word about almost running into Li Tingxi at the airport, but instead asked about Old Master Yin's health.

"Still the same old story, but she can't stop talking about her three kids. I'm getting tired of it." Su Hong's voice was filled with disdain, but also with barely concealed amusement.

Five years ago, Su Youling would never have imagined that Grandpa Yin and Su Hong would one day reconcile.

Five years ago, when she and Su Hong first arrived in the country, they faced many difficulties. If it weren't for Grandpa Yin's tireless efforts to help them, she might not have been able to save the baby in her womb.

At first, Su Hong felt sorry for her and the baby in her womb, but later, Grandpa Yin's humble attitude over the years made it impossible for her to be ruthless.

Especially after the old man fell seriously ill and almost died, Su Hong finally let go of her hatred and was willing to shake hands and make peace with him.

Although they couldn't be companions in their old age, they got along just like friends.

Su Youling couldn't help but frown at this thought.

Such intense hatred and love can be diluted by time, but why does the hatred she thought should have been worn away by the past five years resurface when she sees him again, and even seem to be getting worse?

While Su Youling was lost in thought, Su Hong noticed her absent-mindedness and said with concern, "If you're too tired, I won't disturb your rest. Once you're settled over there, I'll come back and help you take care of the three little ones."

Su Youling smiled and said, "We haven't decided on the kindergarten Yangyang and the others will attend yet. Wenxi will do some research first, and then you can help me with your consideration."

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Li Tingxi had a cold expression on his face ever since he came out of the airport, showing none of the gentleness and approachability he displayed in front of Xingxing and Yueyue.

Karina quietly squeezed Lele's palm, pointed at Li Tingxi with her chin, and gestured for her daughter to go over and say a few nice words.

Lele knew that Li Tingxi was not easy to talk to, so she went over and hugged his leg, her tone a little cautious: "Daddy, Lele really knows she was wrong."

Her face was streaked with tears, and her eyes were still red, making her look rather pitiful.

No matter what, Li Tingxi wouldn't hold a grudge against a child. He looked at Karina and said calmly, "Where do you live? I'll have the driver take you there first."

Karina bit her lip, looking completely lost: "Tingxi, don't you have a house in City C? I thought..."

Li Tingxi's eyes turned cold instantly, and he impatiently interrupted her: "I'll have Qin He book a suite for you at the hotel."

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Karina's eyes. She pulled Lele into her arms, her expression awkward. "Lele is still hungry. Didn't Aunt Liang come to C City with you? Lele has been craving her cooking for so long."

Lele immediately nodded in agreement, looking at Li Tingxi with pleading eyes: "Daddy, I want to eat Auntie's sweet and sour shrimp balls and pig's trotter soup, is that okay?"

In the end, Li Tingxi took the mother and daughter back to their residence in City C.

Li Tingxi had already called Aunt Liang on the way, and the food was served at the appointed time.

Karina visited the Li Mansion only a few times, mostly for business, and her activities were limited to the living room on the first floor.

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However, as soon as she entered, she could tell that Li Tingxi's house in City C was a one-to-one replica of the Li Mansion.

Whether it's the couple's slippers in the entryway shoe cabinet or the furnishings in the living room, everything exudes the aura of a woman in the house.

This has been a habit that Li Tingxi has maintained for years. Every time he goes on a long business trip, he decorates his temporary residence just like the Li Mansion. His purpose is nothing more than to commemorate his ex-wife who fell into the sea and died five years ago.

Karina concealed the jealousy in her eyes and looked up with a gentle smile. "Tingxi, you haven't eaten yet either, why don't you sit down and join us?"

“I’ve already eaten,” Li Tingxi said without even glancing at her, heading straight upstairs. “After you finish eating, I’ll have Qin He take you to the hotel.”

Karina heard the door close upstairs, and her smile almost vanished.

After finishing his work in the study, Li Tingxi came downstairs and saw that Karina and Lele were still there. His expression instantly turned ugly.

Karina was watching cartoons with Lele on the sofa when she saw this. She immediately picked Lele up and said carefully, "Tingxi, it's getting late. Why don't you sleep here, Lele? I can sleep on the sofa. If that's not possible, I can stay in a hotel by myself."

Lele immediately became unhappy upon hearing this and hugged Karina's leg tightly, "No, Mommy wants to stay with me and Daddy!"

Li Tingxi's face darkened, and the cold aura emanating from him made the surrounding temperature seem to drop several degrees.

"Karina, I thought that after working under me for so long, you should at least know how to behave properly." The restrained tone went beyond a simple warning.

Karina realized she had crossed his line, her face drained of color, and she quickly scooped Lele up to her shoulder. "Sweetie, Lele, we should go."

Lele was also frightened by Li Tingxi's gloomy expression, and obediently leaned on Karina's shoulder, not daring to make a sound.

Li Tingxi saw them off. Before getting into the car, Lele reluctantly tugged at his clothes and said with hopeful eyes, "Daddy, can you pick me up from kindergarten next time? Other kids show off the gifts their dads bought from abroad to me and laugh at me for not having a dad. I hate them."

Li Tingxi raised an eyebrow, took out a card and handed it to Karina, then bent down and patted Lele's head, "You can have what other children have, and even more and better. Just ask your mom to buy you whatever you need."

Lele's eyes instantly lit up with excitement, and she clapped her hands and cheered, "I knew Daddy was the best to me!"

As she spoke, she tried to throw herself into Li Tingxi's arms to hug him.

Li Tingxi placed one hand on her shoulder, looked intently into her eyes, and said with a serious expression, "But I have one condition: you can no longer call me 'Dad,' but you can call me 'Godfather.'"

Karina's smile faded slightly, and her nails dug unconsciously into her palms.

With just one word difference, Lele quickly grasped the meaning and burst into tears: "I don't want that! I want you to be my dad! Dad, everyone says you'll marry my mom. Isn't it good that you two are together?"

Upon hearing this, Li Tingxi frowned. Even though he knew it would hurt her, he still told her the truth: "I will not marry your mother, so you can no longer call me Dad. You will have your own father in the future."

"No, you are my father!"