Hou Yihua wailed, "Are you my real mother? A mother who only harms her son and daughter."
Xiao Li chuckled. Both children were well-behaved and sensible. She couldn't understand why that scoundrel Hou Pinxuan didn't care at all.
Two years after their marriage, the couple had a son and a daughter, and Hou Pinxuan acted as if he had completed a task.
He left his wife and children to his parents to take care of, becoming a hands-off husband, and even used being busy with work as an excuse to sleep in separate rooms with his wife.
Over the years, he has been lukewarm towards children, always appearing serious, but towards Zhao Siyuan, he is like a warm patriarch, both father and friend.
In recent years, the two elderly members of the Hou family have retired due to their advanced age, but they still live nearby, not far from their home.
The next day, the two went for a run in the morning and felt great, even thinking they were martial arts prodigies.
When I was doing horse stance in the evening, I felt that I was making rapid progress. I did it for an hour and still didn't feel anything.
This time, Xiao Li taught them fighting moves, and after they became proficient, she had them spar with her, providing guidance and training.
Hou Pinxuan was also sparring with Zhao Siyuan. Working in a public institution is dangerous; only those with good skills can survive.
Seeing that Zhao Siyuan had mastered the boxing techniques he left behind, he felt even more gratified.
Liping was truly devoted to him, but he betrayed her.
Xiao Li also specially exchanged two amulets from the mall and gave them to the two children.
"This is a blessed amulet. You must carry it with you at all times and never let it leave your side."
Both children obediently agreed.
Xiao Li also instructed 123 to keep an eye on them and make sure nothing happened to them.
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A year later, Zhao Siyuan's feelings for Hou Pinxuan had deepened. Under Hou Pinxuan's care, he gradually opened his heart and accepted her.
"Dad, shall we go out for some barbecue skewers tonight? I'd like to have some beer with you."
"That's great! My son has spoken, how can I refuse?"
The two exchanged a smile, their unspoken understanding evident.
What's most appealing about street food isn't just the taste, but also the lively atmosphere of enjoying skewers with a large group of people.
They ordered a table full of skewers and a dozen beers, and the two of them started drinking on the street.
"Make way, make way, Scarface is here, all of you get out of here."
An extremely arrogant voice rang out, and Zhao Siyuan frowned.
He grew up in the streets and was undefeated in fighting.
But he had an upright heart, which is why he joined the army.
He was familiar with this voice, but he didn't like it. It reminded him of the powerlessness and helplessness he felt when he was bullied.
The henchman glanced at the two of them. Now, only this one table remained at the stall, and there was still no movement.
Hou Pinxuan was about to take out his work ID when Zhao Siyuan stopped him.
Who do you think you are? You think you can just leave like that?
The younger brother had many men and was not afraid of them.
"Hey, there's a tough one here. But I like it. Come and see, everyone. There are two fearless guys here."
Hou Pinxuan frowned, about to speak.
Zhao Siyuan stopped him, "Dad, leave it to me. I've been itching to practice."
Hou Pinxuan thought it wasn't a big deal, and besides, if something happened, he could handle it.
So he nodded and continued eating his skewers, drinking his beer, and watching the show.
Scarface finally noticed the unusual activity at this table.
"Brother, which gang are you from? Tell me."
Zhao Siyuan glanced at him but didn't reply.
Scarface immediately felt humiliated. "Damn it, you don't want the face I'm giving you? Beat him up!"
A large group of people swarmed forward, but Zhao Siyuan was skilled and maneuvered among them without being at a disadvantage.
Finally, Zhao Siyuan knocked his underlings to the ground with a single punch each. Scarface had his ribs broken. Realizing the situation was bad, he quickly led his men away.
"I'll remember you. You just wait."
He made some threats before leaving, but Zhao Siyuan didn't take them to heart. He'd take down any scum like that whoever came along.
Hou Pinxuan nodded proudly. Like father, like son. He is his son after all, just like him!
"Here, have a beer to quench your thirst."
Xiao Li secretly recorded this scene.
The two didn't leave until late at night.
Hou Pinxuan really didn't want to go back to that home, but he found himself with nowhere to go.
Although he has held a high position over the years, he is not wealthy.
He prided himself on being an upright person and didn't engage in back-door deals or pull strings, so he had very little savings left.
Looking back now, he realizes he should start planning for his son's future and leave something for him.
On the contrary, Xiao Li has not only had a full-time job at the machinery factory in recent years, but has also started a small business, which has made her family's life better and better.
Xiao Li then realized that this scoundrel not only used his connections with the Xiao family to become the bureau chief, but also lived off his wife. It was truly outrageous.
"Thud~"
The door opened, and Hou Pinxuan changed her shoes. Just as she was about to go to the refrigerator to get a drink, she noticed someone sitting on the sofa.
"What are you doing sitting here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"
Xiao Li looked at the slightly tipsy man.
"Do you even know this is your home? I thought it was a hotel."
Hou Pinxuan opened the refrigerator and found that there was no "happy water" he needed.
The refrigerator used to be always stocked with a layer of soft drinks, just for him. But today there isn't a single bottle left. That's so unusual.
Where did the soda go? Of course, Xiaoli threw it all away.
He chuckled, tugged at his collar, and sat down on the sofa.
"So, what kind of trouble are you up to this time?"
This is his attitude towards his wife. He completely took advantage of her, yet he felt like he was forced into it. He got the benefits, but acted as if someone had forced them on him.
Xiao Li shook her head, feeling sorry for the original owner of this body. Such a despicable man was truly despicable.
"It's nothing, just that the two kids are learning martial arts and they want you to be their sparring partner."
The two children have expectations of their father, and Xiaoli wants them to gradually see what kind of person Hou Pinxuan is.
"I don't have time. Just hire any coach you like."
Xiao Li raised an eyebrow. She has time to spend with Zhao Siyuan, but no time to spend with her own child?
"Okay, here's the money for the coach."
Hou Pinxuan stared at Xiao Li in astonishment. Over the years, she had never asked him for money. What was going on?
"Don't you know how much money I have? This little bit of money isn't enough to hire a coach."
Xiao Li mimicked his sneer.
"Tch~"
"I've never seen anyone like you. You've been living off a woman your whole life, and you're still so self-righteous."
Hou Pinxuan's face turned bright red. He never expected his usually docile wife to say such a thing.
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