"I think he couldn't make it in Shenzhen anymore, and his mistress ran away, so he finally remembered he has a wife and kids."

"That's right, look how well Yan Hong is doing now. She runs a shop, and her child is well-behaved. She doesn't need him at all."

Liu Juan stood at the door, watching this scene, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She had originally thought that if Chen Dashun truly repented, it would be good for her daughter to forgive him.

But seeing Chen Dashun like this, and looking at her daughter's current life, she suddenly felt that perhaps this was the best way.

"Mom, don't worry about it." Ye Xiaoxiao pulled her mother-in-law, who seemed a little soft-hearted. "Yanhong is doing very well now, so please don't fret."

Liu Juan patted Ye Xiaoxiao's hand: "You guys are really good to Yan Hong. If it weren't for your help, she wouldn't be where she is today."

As Li Chenjun and Li Chenlei carried him away, Chen Dashun, still unwilling to give up, turned back and shouted, "Yan Hong, please give me another chance! I really know I was wrong! I..."

"Get out!" Li Kun suddenly rushed forward and kicked Chen Dashun in the leg. "Don't bother my mom again! You scum!"

Chen Dashun stumbled and almost fell. Li Chenjun and Li Chenlei took the opportunity to push him out of the yard.

"Da Shun, if you know what's good for you, don't come back," Li Chenjun said. "Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."

Chen Dashun stood outside the courtyard, looking at the tightly closed gate, and suddenly felt like a joke.

He thought he could return to this family, but now, even his son doesn't recognize him.

"Everyone, disperse, stop watching," Li Chenlei said to the neighbors who had gathered around. "Why are you watching this during the New Year?"

The crowd slowly dispersed, but the chatter continued. This matter would likely spread throughout the entire village very soon.

Standing in the courtyard, Li Yanhong suddenly felt a sense of relief.

She has finally let go completely. The man who once caused her unbearable pain can no longer stir even the slightest ripple in her heart.

"Mom, don't be angry." Li Yong helped Li Yanhong into the house. "We're doing so well now, we don't need to pay him any attention."

Li Kun chimed in, "That's right, Mom. My brother and I will definitely study hard, get into good universities, and take care of you in the future."

Li Yanhong patted her two sons' heads: "Mom isn't angry. I'm content with you two being so sensible."

"Alright, everyone, come inside," Li Chenyang said, gesturing to everyone. "Don't let this spoil the New Year's mood."

Li Jianguo and Liu Juan exchanged a glance, both seeing the relief in each other's eyes. Their daughter's transformation was something they had never anticipated.

In the evening, the family gathered together for a lively dinner.

Li Yanhong gave each of her nephews and nieces a red envelope, and each envelope contained a 50-yuan note.

This is quite different from Li Yanhong before. The smile on her face is even brighter than in previous years.

"Second sister, you're being so generous this year!" Li Chenyu said with a smile.

"That's right, now that I'm making money from my shop, of course I have to give the kids red envelopes."

Hearing this, Li Yanhong patted the fourth brother awkwardly, thinking back to her past self, which was quite laughable.

School started after the New Year. Everyone went their separate ways. I only heard that Li Yanni seems to have a boyfriend.

He said he'd bring her back to meet people during the next May Day holiday.

Chapter 156 Father-Son Conflict

Just a few days after the start of the new school year, a suspicious figure appeared at the entrance of Shuiyun Middle School.

Chen Dashun, carrying several plastic bags, hid behind a tree at the school gate and peered out.

These days he has been thinking about how to get back to Li Yanhong's side.

After being kicked out on Chinese New Year's Day, he realized that if he wanted to regain Li Yanhong's forgiveness, he had to start with the children.

"Xiao Yong!" Chen Dashun rushed up to his eldest son, Li Yong, as he saw him walk past the school gate.

When Li Yong saw Chen Dashun suddenly appear, his face immediately turned ugly: "What are you doing here?"

"Dad...Dad bought you some things." Chen Dashun smiled ingratiatingly, pulling out several bags of snacks and a new schoolbag from a plastic bag.

This is your favorite spicy snack, and a new backpack too. Yours is all worn out, isn't it?

Li Yong took a step back: "No need, I don't want it."

"Xiaoyong, Dad knows he was wrong," Chen Dashun continued. "Could you please put in a good word for me with your mother? Dad really wants our family to be reunited."

"Enough!" Li Yong interrupted him. "I said no! Don't bother us anymore!" With that, he turned and left.

Chen Dashun watched his son's retreating figure, clenching the plastic bag in his hand. No, if the eldest son wouldn't work, he'd have to try the younger one.

When school let out in the afternoon, Chen Dashun waited for Li Kun at the school gate again. This time, he specially bought more of Li Kun's favorite snacks and also a game console.

"Xiao Kun! Son!" Chen Dashun rushed to greet Li Kun when he saw him come out.

When Li Kun saw Chen Dashun, his eyes immediately turned cold: "Why are you here again?"

"Dad bought you a game console. Look, it's the newest model, didn't you always want one?"

"Ha, now you know to buy me things?" Li Kun sneered. "When you were with that woman, why didn't you think about us?"

"Dad knows he was wrong..." Chen Dashun leaned forward, "Can you help Dad persuade Mom? If your mom is willing to forgive Dad, Dad will definitely treat you both well from now on."

"Get out!" Li Kun suddenly roared, "You think you can buy us off by selling us these things? You scum!"

Chen Dashun was startled and reached out to pull Li Kun: "Son, listen to Dad..."

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