Su Niannian gave a bitter smile. "We only have a marriage of convenience. The agreement will expire in a year, and I will have to leave."
"What? Why would my brother do this to you? He's a complete bastard."
I must tell Dad and Mom, and they'll have to teach my brother a lesson so he can stand up for you.
Si Lili had just begun to change her opinion of Si Lijue, but upon hearing Su Niannian's words, she jumped up in anger again.
Su Niannian didn't want to cause discord in the Si family because of her own relationship, so she not only started speaking up for Si Lijue, but also comforted Si Lili.
"Don't blame your brother. He did all this for Xibao. He was worried that Xibao wouldn't be familiar with the family when she first arrived at the Si family, so he pretended to marry me so that I could legitimately accompany Xibao."
A year from now, once Xibao has gotten used to being with you all and your bond has deepened, I will leave.
I think this is great. At least I won't have to hide anymore, and Xibao can have a comfortable life.
Besides, even if I leave, your brother promised I can see Xibao every weekend.
Si Lili didn't take it to heart, but looked at Su Niannian with heartache, "My brother can't give you this title forever, so that you can always be with Xibao as she grows up."
I think he only hurts you because he thinks you're easygoing and easy to bully.
Su Niannian knew that feelings couldn't be forced, so she patiently comforted him: "Your brother doesn't love me anyway, so you can't force him to live with me!"
It's unfair to him, and it won't make me happy either.
A marriage where only one party is enthusiastic is doomed to fail and will never last.
When Xibao grows up, she certainly won't want to see her parents' relationship sour and her family so unhappy.
Besides, this isn't the life I want.
"No matter what, my brother treated you unfairly and wronged you too much. Niannian, he will definitely regret it later!"
Si Lili looked at Su Niannian with pity, but harbored a great deal of resentment towards Si Lijue.
Su Niannian didn't want to continue the conversation on this topic, so she changed the subject, "Okay, I don't mind, and you shouldn't mind either."
Remembering that Xi Bao and Si Li Jue were waiting for them to bring the things over on the lawn outside, she urged, "Let's go! Let's quickly take the soccer ball and water to the father and son, so as not to delay their game."
Si Lili: "Okay!"
She noticed that Su Niannian didn't want to talk, and she also felt that a year was still a long time, and things might change in the meantime.
Perhaps her brother will realize how good Niannian is and be willing to grow old with her.
She secretly vowed to find a way to bring her brother and Niannian together, to make her brother fall in love with Niannian, so that the two of them could grow old together and spend the rest of their lives hand in hand.
Si Lili carried water, and Su Niannian carried a soccer ball; the two of them walked together onto the grass outside.
When they arrived on the grass, they immediately spotted the father and son chatting and laughing not far away.
Si Lijue first led Xibao through several sets of head and arm exercises, leg kicks, and small steps in place. Then he demonstrated several stretching and leg-pressing exercises for Xibao.
Xi Bao looked very serious as she tried to imitate everything, and she did it quite well, making it seem like she was really doing it.
The two figures, one large and one small, looked quite pleasing to the eye against the backdrop of the green grass.
"What are they doing? They can't have started this soon, can they?" Si Lili looked at her brother and nephew with curiosity and couldn't help but whisper to Su Niannian.
Su Niannian gazed in their direction and explained with a smile, "I guess it was your brother who taught Xibao how to warm up before playing soccer."
How can a child's growth be complete without the company of their parents?
She could give Xibao maternal love, but she could never give her the paternal love.
Moreover, she also noticed that since Xi Bao returned to the Si family, she has been particularly attached to Si Li Jue, and her smiles have been much brighter than before these past two days.
Perhaps handing Xibao over to Si Lijue was the best decision she ever made!
"Warm-up exercises? It really is!" Si Lili stared intently at the two figures in front of her, one big and one small, as if she had discovered a new continent. She then asked Su Niannian beside her, "Niannian, don't you think Xibao and my brother are getting too close?"
“They are father and son, it’s normal for them to get closer.” Su Niannian suppressed the bitterness in her heart and answered calmly.
Si Lili's eyebrows furrowed more and more, her mind racing, and the more she thought about it, the more something seemed off.
She discovered that her brother had launched a fierce offensive against Xibao.
One minute she promised to give Xibao toys and take him shopping, the next she personally taught Xibao to play soccer and did warm-up exercises.
Moreover, he treated Xibao with a kind and gentle smile, showering her with sweet words that made her overjoyed.
The reason her brother bombarded her with such a comprehensive and relentless attack was for one purpose only—to firmly draw all of Xi Bao's attention to himself!
This way, he can break off his relationship with Niannian as soon as possible and force her to leave.
Her brother is truly heartless, ruthless, and a real scoundrel!
After Si Li understood, he couldn't help but shudder and eagerly shared his thoughts with Su Niannian.
"This is very abnormal, okay? I've discovered that my brother's intentions towards Xibao are not pure."
He did so much for Xibao simply to win her heart, prevent her from getting too close to us, and gradually distance her from us.
Over time, Xibao's feelings for us will gradually fade. Then, he will force you to leave.
No, I absolutely cannot let this situation continue; I must stop my brother.
Otherwise, you will truly lose your precious son, Xibao, and I will lose my little nephew, Xibao.
With that, she turned and walked away, intending to confront her brother.
Su Niannian knew that Si Lijue's actions were all aimed at her, and that the reason he made Xibao distance herself from Si Lili was entirely because of her.
He was worried that Si Lili would help her, so he instigated Xi Bao to let her stay.
Even after she leaves the Si family a year later, he will still encourage Xibao to get closer to Si Lili.
Therefore, the only person who ultimately lost Xibao was herself.
She grabbed Si Lili's arm, stopping her from going to Si Lijue, and patiently persuaded her, "Lili, calm down. Actually, this is fine. As long as your brother treats Xibao well, I don't care! Anyway, I'll leave sooner or later."
"No way! I can't let my brother bully you like this." Seeing how clingy Xibao was to Si Lijue, Si Lili was extremely jealous and wouldn't listen to any advice.
She placed the water and cup in her hand on the table below the viewing pavilion, and pulled Su Niannian towards the father and son without saying a word.
As she walked, she angrily shouted at Si Lijue, "Brother, Xibao isn't just your son. He's also Niannian's son, and he's my little nephew. What right do you have to monopolize the time you spend with him?"
Si Lijue was teaching Xibao how to stretch her legs when he heard Si Lili shouting and yelling. He became dissatisfied and his attitude turned cold.
"Of course my son will stay with me. If you're not happy about that, go find someone else to have one too."
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