"Third Brother, when are you going to take me home? I'm pregnant, you can't just abandon me."

A woman's soft voice rang out, carrying a hint of urgency and anticipation.

She gazed longingly at Sanmao, her eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

Sanmao frowned, lit a cigarette, and slowly began to smoke.

The smoke swirled around his somewhat dark face, making his expression appear rather solemn.

His gaze fell on the woman, and he shook his head slightly.

“You can’t have the baby if we’re not married, or my grandma and mom will beat me to death.”

Sanmao's expression was serious, and his tone was firm.

He knew that in their family's values, premarital pregnancy was not allowed.

Upon hearing this, the woman was stunned and stared blankly at Sanmao.

She never expected Sanmao to react this way.

"Third Brother, no... isn't it the same to have a child first and then get married?"

The woman tried desperately to explain herself, attempting to change Sanmao's mind.

Her face was filled with confusion and resentment; she couldn't understand why Sanmao couldn't accept the child.

Sanmao, however, persisted in her own ideas.

“It’s different. My grandma and mom took my sister to see a doctor, so we can’t meet the parents. How about I accompany you to the hospital for surgery?”

Sanmao's words struck like a bolt from the blue, plunging the woman into deep shock.

Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

She never imagined that Sanmao would make such a suggestion, and her heart was filled with pain and disappointment.

Her body trembled slightly, as if all her strength had been drained away.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back.

Looking at Sanmao, the person who once made her feel warm and at ease now seems so unfamiliar.

She didn't know how to face this sudden blow, and the road ahead seemed difficult.

The woman secretly made up her mind: no, she absolutely could not give up.

Third Brother is a big boss; if she misses this opportunity, she will definitely regret it.

A flame of hope rekindled in her eyes, and she began to ponder her next move.

"Then...can we go see your dad first?"

She asked tentatively, her tone tinged with anticipation.

In her mind, as long as she could meet her third brother's father and tell him that she could give birth to a boy, she would definitely be able to marry into the Li family.

This idea kept growing in her mind, as if she could see a bright future beckoning to her.

Sanmao stubbed out his cigarette, got out of bed, and slowly put on his pants.

Hearing the woman's suggestion, a hint of amusement appeared on his lips.

"Looking for my dad? What good is he?"

Sanmao's tone was full of teasing.

The woman was taken aback, a sense of tension rising within her.

"What's wrong? Doesn't your dad agree?"

She asked anxiously, her voice trembling slightly.

She was afraid of hearing a negative answer, because it might mean that her plans would face even greater difficulties.

Seeing the woman's nervous expression, Sanmao said seriously, "Fangfang, let me tell you, in my family, my grandma is the eldest, then my sister, and then my mom. As long as they don't agree, we can't be together. If you give enough dowry, maybe my grandpa will agree, and he can even play a role."

Fang Fang: "……………………"

Sanmao's words made her fall into deep thought.

She realized that marrying into the Li family would not be an easy thing.

She had to face numerous obstacles within Sanmao's family, especially the three women who held important positions in the family, as Sanmao described them.

But she didn't understand Sanmao's words; instead, it strengthened her resolve.

She decided to do everything she could to gain the approval of Sanmao's family and realize her dream of marrying into a wealthy family.

The Li family's daughters-in-law: "…………………………"

If they knew Fangfang's thoughts, they would probably laugh themselves to death. Wanting to join the Li family without any family wealth is just wishful thinking.

"Xiaoqiang, your dad... sob sob... your dad has a woman."

As Shan Jianjian drank, he cried and poured out his heart, filled with pain.

Her voice trembled, and tears streamed from her eyes, sliding down her cheeks.

His grief was so profound, it was as if the whole world had collapsed.

Upon hearing his mother's words, Li Qiang merely glanced at her indifferently before lowering his head to continue doing his homework.

His face was expressionless, as if he were indifferent to his mother's pain.

However, his heart was not so calm; he was just used to hiding his emotions.

"Waaaaah... Your dad really doesn't want me anymore, waaaah..."

Shan Jianjian cried even harder, her sobs echoing in the room, filled with despair and helplessness.

She couldn't accept the fact that Sanmao had another woman; she felt truly abandoned.

At this moment, Li Qiang stopped writing and looked up at his mother again.

His eyes revealed a hint of calm and rationality.

"It won't work out. I heard from my older brother that Grandma and the others went to get medical treatment for my aunt, so Dad can't get married. Without Grandma's consent, Dad won't get the marriage certificate."

Li Qiang said coldly.

He knew that his father was most filial to his grandmother, and that his father would not easily get married without his grandmother's consent.

Although his words were plain, they gave Shan Jianjian a glimmer of hope.

After hearing his son's words, Shan Jianjian's crying gradually subsided.

She began to ponder her son's words, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.

Perhaps things weren't as bad as she imagined. She decided to wait for her grandmother, mother, and sister-in-law to return to see if things could turn around.

Li Qiang lowered his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He sneered inwardly, thinking, "With a personality like that, she'll never be able to go back to the Li family."

He knew all too well that his mother's temperament and way of doing things were far from what the Li family expected.

In his view, his mother's behavior had already cost her the chance to return to the Li family.

Thinking of this, Li Qiang's gaze swept over the surrounding environment.

Now that all three members of the Shan family are dead, this house and some other properties are enough for his mother to live on for the rest of her life.

This put his mind at ease a little; at least his mother's livelihood was secured.

However, Li Qiang was not satisfied with this.

He has bigger goals and ambitions in his heart.

He secretly made up his mind to study hard and bring honor to the Li family.

He knew that only through his own efforts could he gain recognition in the Li family and return home in glory and with dignity.

He longed to gain his aunt's special attention and to let her see his efforts and achievements.

According to my older brother, as long as I gain my aunt's approval, my position in the Li family will be more secure.

It must be said that Li Xin's brainwashing skills are very high, but that is also true.

To achieve this goal, Li Qiang studied even harder.

He gets up early every day to recite texts and do exercises.

At school, he listened attentively in class, actively answered questions, and never missed a learning opportunity.

He believed that as long as he persevered, he would definitely be able to return to the Li family.