Li Duo laughed and said, "Isn't that right? You're worried that if I go back to the Li family, I won't be able to explain myself to them, and you're worried that the Li family will cause me trouble. Isn't that what you're worried about?"
Wen Shu was at a loss for words. She glared at Li Duo angrily and said, "You're overthinking it. It's not what you think."
Li Duo replied, "It's alright, I know you care about me, that's enough."
Wen Shu simply stopped talking. Whatever she said would be wrong. Let him think what he wants. Anyway, she was very satisfied with today's result, and the lawyer had told her that as well.
Even if the Li family files another lawsuit, they won't be able to take away the child's custody.
“Don’t worry about the Li family. Actually, I’m in a semi-broken state with them right now.” Li Duo’s tone was calm yet firm. “The Li family wants to use economic means to control me and tries to force me to submit. They even once planned to make me appear in court to fight for the custody of Rou Rou.”
“However, I am no longer interested in the Li family’s money. The family’s financial situation no longer arouses my interest, and I no longer care about the ownership of the Li Group.”
"Perhaps to the Li family, I am nothing more than a puppet relying on their simplicity. Once the puppet develops self-awareness, once the puppet breaks free from their control, they will not hesitate to cut the ropes binding the puppet and abandon this puppet."
Li Duo lowered his head and seemed to smile bitterly. "I always felt that the Li family owed me something because they deprived me of the opportunity to spend time with my mother from the time I was a baby."
“They deprived a child of the opportunity to stay with their mother. I thought they must feel guilty, but later I found out they never thought that way.”
"Their real thought is that they gave me a superior life, the best conditions, the top resources, and the opportunity to access the best education. Therefore, they owe me nothing and even expect me to repay the Li family with a sense of gratitude."
Wen Shu couldn't help but stare at Li Duo. It seemed that today's custody case for Rou Rou had not only stirred up feelings in Ma Jun, but also in Li Duo.
She thought that Li Duo hadn't appeared at the scene, didn't know anything about it, and certainly wouldn't come to court.
Unexpectedly, Li Duo not only came, but also connected the case to himself.
“The Li family separated me from my mother, and now they want to separate Rou Rou from you. They have never respected my mother, nor have they ever respected you.”
"Their sole purpose is to bring children with Li blood back to the Li family, regardless of whether it will harm or comfort the child, or whether the child will be happy or sad."
Wen Shu looked at Li Duo quietly, and Li Duo said, "But on what grounds?"
Wen Shu was taken aback.
Li Duo pursed his lips. "What right do they have to separate a mother and child who are so close? What right do they have to deprive a child of the opportunity to grow up healthily? What right do they have to presumptuously think that what they are giving the child is the best?"
Li Duo shook his head and said, "I will never let my son follow in my footsteps, nor will I let you follow in my mother's footsteps, and I will never let Rou Rou return to the selfish and profit-driven Li family!"
"Wen Shu, please believe me. I will never let Rou Rou leave your side. Even for my own sake, I will never let the Li family succeed."
Wen Shu opened her mouth, "But that's the Li family, your family. Do you really want to break with them? Breaking with them won't do you any good. You were originally a chosen one. If you leave the Li family, you'll just be an ordinary person!"
Li Duo said, "Then let me be an ordinary person. Haven't you always told me that you're not good enough for me? You said you're just an ordinary person, without a good family background, and can't offer me any help."
"Now I'm just an ordinary person, and I no longer have the right to put on airs in front of you. I'm just an ordinary man, an ordinary father."
"I can find the most ordinary job and earn the most mediocre money, and I can help you support the succulents. Wouldn't that make me worthy of you?"
In an instant, Wen Shu felt her eyes getting hot.
Wen Shu stared blankly at Li Duo. So, because of her, Li Duo was pulled down from his pedestal?
The once arrogant and domineering man has suddenly become the most ordinary man by my side.
He went from commanding armies and leading them with an air of authority to an ordinary man who needed to submit resumes, look for jobs, and earn money to support his family.
Wen Shu asked, "Li Duo, you haven't thought this through. You've been pampered since childhood, surrounded by countless people who follow you around, with personal servants attending to your every need. You have no idea what life is really like for ordinary people..."
Wen Shu pointed to the car parked outside, "Do you know the value of that car? How many people could spend their entire lives and still not earn enough to buy it?"
"You know, it's impossible for an ordinary person to have a driver and bodyguards following them around all the time, right? Look at you now, driving a Bentley and having a personal driver. This is all thanks to the Li family. If you leave the Li family, it means all of this will disappear!"
"You have no idea what kind of life ordinary people lead..."
Wen Shu was interrupted by Li Duo before she could finish speaking.
Li Duoli said, "I know."
“I know everything about your life. I know where you came from and how you got to where you are today. I know your mindset when facing all of life.”
“I also know how much money you need to earn each month to at least ensure that Rou Rou stays healthy. Wen Shu, I know all of this, I've investigated it thoroughly. You've endured all of this alone all these years, and if I were to join you, I think we could have a better life.”
"Actually, for a long time, I've been thinking about whether I can survive if I leave the Li family. It wasn't until yesterday that I finally gave myself a definite answer."
"There are so many people in this world who don't have such good family backgrounds, and everyone is doing very well. I believe that even if I leave the Li family, I can still survive."
“I’m still young, I’m at the peak of my career, I can support you, support Rou Rou, and support Grandma.”
Li Duo looked at her and said, "Recently, I've been getting offers from many people hoping I can join their companies. I'm willing to let go of some things from the past and start from scratch."
"Wen Shu, please believe me, I will never let you down. You just need to give me a chance, give me... a chance for you and Rou Rou to live a good life!"
By the end, Li Duo's eyes were red.
Wen Shu looked at him, her voice choked with emotion. After a long while, she nodded and said, "Okay, I believe you. Rather than me finding someone else who might not truly love Rou Rou, I'm willing to give you a chance, give Rou Rou a chance, and give myself a chance so we can have a complete family."
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