“Mr. Shen, I didn’t mean it. I really didn’t know it was you. Otherwise, even if you gave me a hundred lives, I wouldn’t dare to go against you.”
Realizing the seriousness of his lapse in composure, Liu Qi immediately begged Shen Xingmian for forgiveness, fearing that the man would hold a grudge against him, which would mean he would never be able to recover.
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian smiled knowingly. Yesterday, when she discussed Liu Li's upbringing with Liu Qi, Liu Qi's attitude towards her was completely different from today's. But today, he suddenly changed completely, which clearly indicated that someone was deliberately going against them.
Seeing that Shen Xingmian remained indifferent and silent, Liu Qi couldn't figure out what he meant, so he continued to explain:
“Mr. Shen, it was the Xu family who told me not to let you take Liu Li away. They said they would give me double the price. They threatened me that if I didn’t do well, they would make it impossible for me to stay in Yuecheng.”
Liu Qi spoke these words without any regard for the consequences, it wasn't that he was out of his mind. A cold light flashed in Shen Xingmian's eyes, and Nan Zhi glared at Liu Qi angrily. In this adoptive father's eyes, Liu Li had become his money-making tool.
“The Xu family…” Shen Xingmian murmured softly, naturally knowing which Xu family she was referring to.
"Yes, yes, it's the Xu family. They are so powerful in Yuecheng. They can crush a person as easily as crushing an ant. Mr. Shen, I really didn't recognize your greatness. Please forgive me."
Shen Xingmian nodded and smiled, "Okay, I won't hold it against you."
Liu Qi immediately breathed a sigh of relief. It was rare for this patriarch of the Shen family to be so easy to talk to. He quickly bowed his head and thanked him, "Thank you, thank you Mr. Shen. You can take Liu Li with you, but this... money."
Nanzhi sneered, "Humans are never satisfied."
Shen Xingmian looked at him calmly, "We will take Liu Li with us. As for you, good luck."
After saying that, he pulled Nanzhi and left the police station.
Walking behind, Gu Ying glanced at Liu Qi as if he were an idiot, "Discussing the issue of selling children at the police station, you really have commendable courage."
Liu Qi: "......."
He glanced at the looks on the faces of the surrounding police officers and immediately felt that he was probably doomed. This matter could be a big deal or a small deal, but in his haste, he had revealed his deal to others. He had no power or influence, and now that he thought about it, if he hadn't changed his mind because the Xu family came, he would have taken the million and wouldn't have needed to come to the police station. He regretted it.
"I wonder how the little one is doing now?"
After leaving the police station, Nan Zhi was furious. It was truly pitiful that Liu Li could have such a foster father.
While feeling sad for him, Nanzhi also felt a little guilty, wondering why she couldn't have adopted Liu Li two years earlier.
"You and Gu Ying go find that child and take him away directly. I'll have someone take care of the formalities."
Seeing the woman's distressed expression, Shen Xingmian frowned. "He should be alright, don't worry."
Nanzhi looked up at him. "I'm going. What about you?"
Shen Xingmian smiled and said, "What? You can't bear to part with me?"
Nanzhi: "......"
He reached out and touched the woman's hair. "I have something to take care of. You stay with Gu Ying. If you need anything, talk to him."
Gu Ying, standing behind him: "..."
Thinking that she could spend more time alone with Xixi, Gu Ying took two steps forward and smiled at Nan Zhi:
"Xixi, let's go, I'll protect you."
Nan Zhi: "..." I can protect myself.
But the boy had grown up eventually and could stand on his own and protect her, which made Nanzhi very happy.
So, Gu Ying and Nan Zhi went to Liu Qi's house together, since Liu Li was probably still at home worrying.
Sitting in the car, Gu Ying could feel Nan Zhi's eagerness to see Liu Li. Watching this scene, Gu Ying suddenly recalled that year and that day.
When she went to the hospital to apologize to Li Jin, she was so humble. Was Xi Xi the same as she is now? Nervous and anxious?
Ah, of course it's the same. That time, Xi Xi, who was unable to walk, was willing to lie on the ground and endure the torment with him so that he would stop humiliating himself.
"Aying, what are you thinking about?"
Gu Ying snapped out of her daze and saw Nan Zhi staring at her with curiosity. "I've called you several times."
"I thought of something happy." Looking at the woman's fair cheeks, Gu Ying smiled. "Are we almost there?"
Nanzhi nodded. "It's just ahead."
In just a short while, the car came to a steady stop in front of the old building.
After getting out of the car, the two walked straight toward the stairs of the building. Nan Zhi's hurried steps showed that she was in a hurry.
Gu Ying followed behind at a leisurely pace.
When they arrived at Liu Qi's house, Nan Zhi raised her hand and knocked on the door.
I knocked for a long time, but no one came to open the door.
Nanzhi frowned deeply. "Is no one inside?"
Gu Ying shook her head and reached out to pull Nan Zhi aside. "There should be."
In fact, Liu Li and he are somewhat similar. Both of them were abandoned children. At least he lived with his mother for a few years when he was young, but Liu Li seemed to be an orphan from the beginning. Liu Li's adoptive father beat and scolded him, and was very vicious. On the contrary, Gu Ying had a biological father, but he ignored him and let the wolves and tigers in the family bully him.
At this moment, Gu Ying could guess some of what Liu Li was thinking.
Thinking of this, Gu Ying kicked the door open. The house was already dilapidated, but Gu Ying kicked it open with force.
With a "thud," the door fell down. The room was small and messy. Nanzhi immediately spotted Liu Li crouching under the table by the window.
He kept his head down, completely quiet.
Nan Zhi's pupils contracted, and she ran over in a few steps, squatted down in front of the table, and called out, "Little one."
Liu Li froze for a second without raising his head. Nan Zhi noticed that the child's body was trembling slightly.
She felt a pang of pain in her heart and reached out to pull the boy, but as soon as she stretched out her hand, Liu Li slapped it away.
Nanzhi frowned. "Little one, I'm your mother, have you forgotten?"
This time, Liu Li did not remain silent. Instead, his voice trembled and choked with sobs, "You... no, I don't have a mother."
Nanzhi: "......"
She said casually, "Didn't you promise me yesterday?"
Liu Li raised his head, his face already streaked with tears, as if he were venting the grievances that had been building up for a long time. He stared at Nan Zhi with resentment, "I don't need your fake kindness, I don't need any parents, please leave."
Nan Zhi wasn't angry at Liu Li's words, but only she knew the sadness in her heart. She smiled at him and said, "Little one, we've already agreed, you can't go back on your word. I'm going to be your mother."
Liu Li paused, then became furious. He reached out and shoved Nan Zhi forward. Nan Zhi was already unsteady on her feet, and before she knew it, she was pushed to the ground.
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