Su Youli is forced to marry as a substitute, suppressing her true nature to become the obedient replacement that satisfies Li Tingxi—servicing him in bed at night and working tirelessly by day.
...Chapter 349 You can't bear to see me die?
The dark side of human nature is laid bare in the rise of a family, a history stained with blood for decades, filth and corruption that cannot withstand scrutiny.
This includes Old Master Yin's secret private assets, the shady dealings currently run by the Rebecca family, and Rebecca's treatment location...
He explained everything clearly, revealing the final outcome of the contest in a storytelling tone.
"you……"
Su Youling's eyes cracked inch by inch, as if she could see the tragic end of these people in his eyes. The stubbornness and confidence she had just displayed crumbled in his smiling eyes. "How much have you done for this day?"
“Back then, when you faked your death and disappeared, the biggest suspect was Old Master Yin. How could I possibly let my guard down against him? Over the years, I have been investigating him every moment, trying to find his weaknesses…” Li Tingxi’s eyes were calm.
"I just didn't expect that he would send you to the Rebecca family and take over Rebecca's identity, making it impossible for me to find out anything."
"Don't try to threaten me!" Su Youling gripped the blanket tightly without showing any emotion. "If you really want to go against Old Master Yin and the Rebecca family, do you think you can get away unscathed?"
"Get out unscathed?" Li Tingxi smiled sarcastically, his eyes revealing a bright sadness and stubbornness. "When it comes to things related to you, I've never thought about getting out unscathed. I only want to advance and retreat with you."
This guy has lost his mind!
Completely insane.
Yet, it was terrifyingly clear-headed.
He had thoroughly investigated all the forces around her and figured out her background, then waited for her to walk right into his trap so he could catch her like a turtle in a jar.
Su Youling is not incapable of continuing to resist and confront, nor is she incapable of sending the child and mother to a safe place for protection.
but--
If we continue to oppose Li Tingxi and anger him, who knows how much more he might find out.
Especially the child's background!
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He has even managed to infiltrate the influence of Old Master Yin and the Rebecca family. Li Tingxi's current strength is beyond her comprehension.
She had underestimated Li Tingxi's growth over the years.
It's not that we can't fight for it, but the cost would be too high.
Does she really want to ruin everyone around her because of her emotional entanglements?
Su Youling pursed her lips, looking at Li Tingxi's face with an almost fierce and angry expression. For a moment, she truly hated this self-righteous man who always disrupted her peaceful life.
"Li Tingxi, I really wish I could kill you!" If it weren't for her child and mother, she would really want to take Li Tingxi down with her and end it all.
Driven by rage, she spoke without thinking, no longer caring whether she might provoke the already tense beast.
"Kill me?" Li Tingxi stared intently at her, his grip tightening with the pain in his heart. "Fine, living and dying together is quite wonderful."
He grabbed Su Youling's hand, dragged her into the kitchen, picked up a gleaming kitchen knife, and his crazed expression sent chills down one's spine.
"Come on! Kill me right here, I won't resist." He forcefully shoved the kitchen knife into Su Youling's palm, gripped her wrist against his heart, and stared intently at her.
Sober yet insane!
"Su Su, do it! If you can't kill me, then we're destined to be together."
The knife didn't look very big; it felt light and flimsy.
It felt incredibly heavy in Su Youling's hands.
cold
The icy touch instantly brought her back to her senses!
"Madman! Psychopath!" Su Youling didn't really want to kill anyone; she was just so angry at his extreme control that she said such extreme things. Who would have thought that when this man went crazy, he would recklessly push her to this extent?
This person is beyond saving!
She watched as the knife tip pierced Li Tingxi's clothes, then her wrist jerked, and she quickly threw down the cleaver, kicking Li Tingxi hard in the knee. "Get out of here! You lunatic!"
She was furious, her eyes red as she punched and kicked Li Tingxi. "Why are you forcing me like this? Why should I kill you? I have a family, children, a career, and a new life. Do you have any value that makes me want to risk everything for you? Li Tingxi, do you really want to drive me to the same madness as you?"
Bang!
Li Tingxi didn't fight back, but Su Youling was too strong, forcing him to accidentally bump into the edge of the glass platform. He suddenly felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
When he fell, Su Youling slipped and fell with him.
He didn't care about protecting his head, and hugged Su Youling tightly, using his body as a cushion for her. He hit his head hard and it hurt, and his forehead was also bleeding from the impact.
"Susu, are you alright? Did you hurt yourself?" Thick blood trickled down his cheeks, as if he had cried out blood tears, a sight both terrifying and pitiful.
That guy!
How can someone be so hateful, yet so hard to let go of?
“You…” Su Youling looked at his head covered in blood, and naturally did not miss the muffled groan he made when he fell, nor the suppressed pain in his eyes.
My heart suddenly ached.
It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.
Li Tingxi's head was just recently because
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I saved Yueyue from a concussion, and she hasn't even had a few days to recover. Now she's hurt me a second time. I hope she doesn't suffer any long-term effects.
"Get up! Are you sleeping comfortably on the floor?" Su Youling hurriedly got up with a cold face. After venting her anger, her surging emotions calmed down, and she resumed her calm and aloof demeanor towards Li Tingxi. "Go to the hospital and get your wound treated."
"I'm not going, no one will die." Li Tingxi stood up with her help, his eyes shining with joy. "You don't want me to die, Su Su? Then we can only live together! Let's stay together from now on, okay?"
Seeing him so happy, like a three-year-old, without showing any sign of pain, Su Youling clenched her fingers a little tighter. "Treat the wound first, I'm afraid of blood."
She knew she couldn't bring herself to do it, but she also couldn't so easily forget the torment and hurt she had suffered in the past and reconcile with Li Tingxi so easily.
But if things really escalate to the point of mutual destruction, it will benefit no one.
Besides the emotional entanglement between the two of them, Su Youling actually thought about more things while treating Li Tingxi's wounds.
It mainly concerns the three children, especially Yueyue.
She liked Li Tingxi very much, and their relationship was a mutual father-daughter bond.
Even if she didn't say it explicitly, the three kids already knew that Li Tingxi was actually their biological father, and no matter who she found to be her stepfather in the future, they could not replace Li Tingxi's position.
Thinking about how happy and in sync they were with Li Tingxi at the kindergarten parent-child event, Su Youling felt a mix of emotions.
It seems that the root of all the problems lies within oneself.
If she could truly let go of everything and start over with Li Tingxi, it would seem like the best ending.
But can she really let go?