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 686 Dilemma
City A, International Airport.
Su Youling pushed her suitcase out of the airport, stood by the roadside and looked around, her earphones hanging in her ears: "Where are you? I'm standing at the exit waiting area..."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a car horn sounded from not far away.
Li Tingxi changed into a new car, a very unique limited edition Land Rover, which attracted a lot of attention as he drove along... This envy reached its peak after the tall and long-legged Li Tingxi got out of the car.
"Wow, so handsome! Is he a newly debuted superstar?"
"Wake up, Tiancai is obviously a mature man, and he has a clear target... She's already taken."
"Good men are always someone else's; I can only look on with envy."
Amidst the girls' whimpering envy, Li Tingxi walked up to Su Youling, carrying a bouquet of flowers: "Su Su, you're finally back..."
Before the words were even finished, a slender and beautiful figure rushed over first: "Brother Tingxi, you've come to pick me up!"
Hao Tianyi flew into Li Tingxi's arms like a swallow returning to its nest, subtly pushing Su Youling away, as if Li Tingxi was originally going to pick her up, easily basking in the envy of others.
"Brother Tingxi, I've missed you so much!" She wrapped her arms around Li Tingxi's neck, naturally acting coquettishly. "Have you missed me too?"
Su Youling's lips twitched, and she looked at Li Tingxi with a 'you deal with it' expression, which startled Li Tingxi, who quickly pulled her away: "What are you doing here?"
He coughed lightly and sternly reprimanded the octopus-like girl: "What kind of behavior is this, acting so clumsy in public?"
"Brother Tingxi, when I was little and got lost, you were always the first to find me. I've always been like that. Why are you suddenly being so fierce?" Hao Tianyi was both obedient and fierce. "Is this what it means to forget your sister after marrying a wife?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Li Tingxi snapped, tearing the man apart with his bare hands. "Get in the car first, I'll have someone take you there."
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hotel. "
After saying that, he was about to walk towards Su Youling.
"I don't want to stay in a hotel. Why do I have to stay out when I'm already home? Brother Tingxi, do you not want your sister anymore now that you've married your sister-in-law?" Hao Tianyi said, looking down in frustration. "Fine, I knew you men were all the same. I've only been gone a short while, and I already have nowhere to stay at home. I don't know who reserved a room for me at the Li Mansion back then, saying it would be my home forever?"
Li Tingxi: "..."
He subconsciously glanced at Su Youling cautiously, and his heart skipped a beat.
He said this because Su Youling and Hao Tianyi had a conflict at home. In order to warn Su Youling to recognize her position and openly favor Hao Tianyi, he deliberately said this to her face.
Time has passed, and it's not that he doesn't want Hao Tianyi to live at home, but he's afraid that Su Su will be unhappy.
“You’re preparing for your wedding recently, and you have three children at home. Didn’t you say before that you were in a critical period of your creative process and didn’t want to be disturbed?” He still firmly chose Su Youling. “I’ll have someone book the best hotel suite for you. It will be quiet and suitable for your creative work. Once the house is ready, I’ll invite you over for dinner.”
Hao Tianyi was stunned for a moment, then her eyes suddenly reddened: "Brother Tingxi, you're just being biased! Did your sister-in-law teach you all this? I was young and ignorant and did offend her, but now that we're all grown up, does she really hold a grudge like this?"
Su Youling: "..."
What does this have to do with me?
She glared at Li Tingxi: "I'm tired, I'm going back first."
She doesn't have time to watch Hao Tianyi act.
This girl has been a natural actress since she was little. She excelled in design, so she's sure to be a star if she studies acting...
"Su Su!" Li Tingxi quickly grabbed her hand, pulled the suitcase over, and stuffed the flowers into her hand. "I came here specifically to pick you up."
Hao Tianyi wiped her eyes and said, "I understand. You two enjoy your time together. I'll book my flight back now. There's no need to wait until your wedding to bother people."
“Tianyi…” Li Tingxi frowned.
“Brother Tingxi, don’t worry, I won’t tell Mom and Dad that you sent me back. If they ask, just say I was too busy with work to attend your wedding, but the gift has already been delivered.”
After saying that, she turned to leave.
Seeing the handsome man and beautiful woman in the group, Hao Tianyi looked like she was about to be bullied and cry, which attracted the eager eyes of passersby.
Li Tingxi's face darkened, caught in a dilemma.
He didn't want his young benefactor to overthink things, nor did he want to upset his wife...
At this moment, Su Youling suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Hao Tianyi's suitcase: "Have you done enough? Miss, you are a designer, not an actress. What kind of melodrama are you putting on in broad daylight on the street?"
"What do you mean?" Hao Tianyi angrily shook off her hand. "I know you don't like me, can't I just leave now?"
Su Youling didn't stop him: "If you really wanted to leave, you wouldn't have come back, or if you were really that sensible, you wouldn't have been using your parents as bargaining chips to coerce me into repaying your kindness."
Hao Tianyi's expression changed, and she immediately retorted, "I didn't. Don't talk nonsense and try to sow discord between us."
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Regardless of what she said, Su Youling continued her forceful and one-sided attack: "You know perfectly well that Li Tingxi treats your parents like family and you like a younger sister, yet you still publicly condemn him for being ungrateful. Isn't that just implying that he's an ingrate? Li Tingxi has supported your whole family for so many years, raising you to be the respectable person you are today... Is this how you repay your family?"
"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense..." Hao Tianyi bit her lip, abandoning her suitcase, and quickly went to Li Tingxi to explain, "I didn't mean to blackmail you. My parents specifically asked me to come back this time to give them their blessings. They're getting old, and my dad's health is getting worse. Although they really wanted to come and bless you in person, they couldn't make the long journey, I..."
“I know.” Li Tingxi glanced at Su Youling and suddenly laughed: “If you want to stay at home, then stay. What’s the big deal? You’re such a grown-up, yet you’re still acting like a child. You need someone as understanding as your sister-in-law to teach you a lesson.”
Hao Tianyi was stunned for a moment, feeling very uncomfortable: "You agreed to let me stay at the Li Mansion? Would she... my sister-in-law agree to that?"
She clearly wanted to accuse Su Youling of being an unreasonable and intolerant tigress, and this had always worked in her favor. Why wasn't it working today?
Brother Tingxi actually treats her like a child and lets Su Youling discipline her.
Things shouldn't have gone this way.
"When did I say I disagreed? You've always been like this, never understanding what adults are saying." Su Youling maintained her adult authority firmly, giving Hao Tianyi no room for rebuttal. "Your safety is guaranteed if you stay at home, and we can also give your parents an explanation."
She smiled, took Hao Tianyi's suitcase and handed it to the driver, then walked over and whispered, "Little sister, feel free to do whatever you want right under my nose. If I can't deal with you, I'm not a Su."