Grandma didn't know what had happened in between, but to her, Wen Shu was always more important than anyone else.
Grandma held Wen Rou Rou's hand and said to her, "Rou Rou, Mr. Li has something to discuss with Shu Shu. When adults are talking, children shouldn't be around. Come on, Grandma will take you to buy some candy."
Wen Rou Rou happily went to buy candy with her grandmother.
Only Wen Shu and Li Duo remained at the alley entrance.
As soon as Wen Rou Rou and her grandmother left, Wen Shu asked bluntly, "What are you trying to do? Did you have someone follow me?"
Li Duo's gaze fell on her pretty face. "Wen Shu, I mean no harm. I just want to know about the child's condition and want to make up for something."
“The child’s household registration is a big deal, and I believe it’s important to you as well. I am the child’s biological father, and I can help with the household registration so that Rou Rou won’t have many choices when he goes to primary school.”
But Wen Shu didn't believe him at all. "And then?"
Li Duo asked, "Are you worried that I'll try to take the child from you?"
Wen Shu's face darkened, and she stared intently at him. "What right do you have to snatch a child? Who are you? If you want to take Rou Rou from me, you'll have to step over my dead body!"
Li Duo closed his eyes briefly and emphasized, "I'm not trying to take the child from you. I told you, I just want to make amends!"
Wen Shu pursed her lips and stared at him calmly.
Li Duo said, "I know you don't trust me, and I know you hate me, but we both know Rou Rou is my child, and I can't remain indifferent."
"Besides, I also have an obligation to help you. Household registration is a big deal, and I hope to do what I can for you and the child. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Wen Shu sneered, "Li Duo, I know your style to some extent. You slap me and then give me a treat."
"You have to help me register Rou Rou's birth. I don't believe you have ulterior motives. Once it's confirmed that you and Rou Rou are related as father and son, you'll have a reason and opportunity to take the child away!"
Li Duo propped his head up with his hand, closed his eyes, and said, "Wen Shu, you really don't understand me. If I wanted to take the child away, you couldn't stop me."
"I didn't do that; I just hoped we could have a proper discussion."
"Communicating with such hostility is neither good for us nor for the succulents. Our goal now is to create a better environment for the succulents, isn't it?"
Wen Shu moved her lips, but didn't say anything.
“I know Rou Rou is my child, but I have to keep a distance from him like a stranger. This is not fair to me…”
Before he could finish speaking, Wen Shu shouted, "Is that fair to me? I gave birth to the child alone, and I raised it all by myself!"
"I've raised him with all my heart and soul, what makes you think you can take him from me? Li Duo, let me tell you, I'll stop at nothing to protect Rou Rou, and you can forget about taking him away from me!"
Li Duo shook his head and said, "Wen Shu, I'll say it again, I have no intention of taking Rou Rou away. I haven't revealed the child's existence to the Li family yet, just to avoid any complications."
"In my opinion, this is a matter between the two of us. We can just write it ourselves. There's no need to make a huge fuss about it. It's not good for Rou Rou either, is it?"
Wen Shu's expression remained wary.
In her opinion, Li Duo's sudden appearance in front of her today must be for Rou Rou.
Otherwise, she really couldn't figure out what Li Duo's purpose was.
"I will absolutely not let you take the meat away!" she declared.
Li Duo asked, "So how do you plan to handle this? I admit that Rou Rou is yours, that you raised her with great care, but I am Rou Rou's father."
"I don't think children from single-parent families are happier than others. I personally believe that the presence of a father is very helpful for Rou Rou's growth."
"The better option is for us to work together to resolve this. Are you willing to discuss this with me calmly and rationally?"
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