Li Xiu's parents had a business marriage.
Just by looking at Li Xiu's appearance, you can tell that his parents are both good-looking.
Such a person is bound to be surrounded by many admirers.
Li Xiu's mother was taught from a young age to be a virtuous and obedient girl. She had never been in a relationship or had any contact with other men.
She fell in love with Li Xiu's father at first sight and remained deeply devoted to him.
No matter who walks around in front of her, she acts as if she doesn't see them.
Li Xiu's father was very satisfied with his mother's attitude of shutting out everyone else, but his father was someone who couldn't hold on to what was right in front of him.
A playboy, rich and handsome, with outstanding abilities, he was always popular in social circles.
Li Xiu's mother had tried to restrain him, but she couldn't.
Her family also taught her not to meddle in men's business, since he would marry her eventually anyway.
Li Xiu's mother could only swallow her anger and wait until she reached the right age to marry his father.
Even after they got married, the two still had a period of deep affection and love.
However, for Li Xiu's father, polygamy was a necessary prerequisite for proving a man's ability.
He thought it would be good enough to give Li Xiu's mother the position of a legal wife.
He calmed down for a short while, but then he started causing trouble again.
Actually, he was a bit shrewd. Knowing that Li Xiu's mother was stubborn and inflexible, he kept it a secret very well.
No matter how well you try to hide it, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. When Li Xiu's father was on a date with another woman, his mother caught them red-handed.
At that time, everything was turned upside down.
His mother couldn't stand the man who had promised her he would be devoted to her, and he cheated on her not long after they got married.
His father thought his mother was making a mountain out of a molehill, and that there were very few men in the world who could stay with one woman for a lifetime.
Li Xiu's mother felt humiliated and filed for divorce.
However, his mother's family disagreed.
The two families have already formed a marriage alliance and have cooperated in many ways. Otherwise, without relying on Li Xiu's father, her family would not have gained so much business.
Her family disagreed, and Li Xiu's father even canceled her card. No matter how much Li Xiu's mother made a fuss, there was nothing she could do.
She quieted down after a short while.
Li Xiu's father thought the matter was over, but he never expected that his mother would follow the same path as him.
She cheated on her husband too.
Driven by a desire for revenge, his mother eventually took that step.
Li Xiu's father was extremely hypocritical. He could have affairs, but if his wife cheated on him and made him a laughingstock, he would be the one to be punished.
So, after discovering his mother's infidelity, Li Xiu's father assaulted her.
At that time, his mother had just finished her postpartum confinement and her body had not yet recovered. After being beaten, she developed mental problems.
In the end, the two families somehow managed to cover it up, and Li Xiu's mother went home.
Later, Li Xiu's father openly brought his mistress into the house, and Li Xiu became the most annoying person.
Li Xiu has never had a good life since he was a child. Even though he was intelligent and was considered a genius, he was not favored by adults. Instead, he was feared by mistresses.
After all, the mistress's son was just an ordinary person, not even a tenth as good as Li Xiu.
In Li Xiu's father's eyes, he was a symbol of shame.
At the time, his mother's affair caused a huge uproar, and Li Xiu's father had never lost face like that before.
Therefore, even if the mistress abused Li Xiu, he turned a blind eye.
Despite living in a large villa, Li Xiu was confined to a dark basement year-round because his mistress's eyes would hurt whenever she saw him.
When Li Xiu reached school age, his father, fearing ridicule, released him from the basement.
However, after returning from school, he still needs to stay there.
Several years passed, and Li Xiu became increasingly withdrawn. His mistress not only did not restrain herself, but instead became even more brazen.
If Li Xiu ever beats his brother in any way, he'll get a severe beating when he gets back.
He has countless needle marks all over his body and his physical condition is very poor.
If it weren't for Li Xiu's grandfather taking it a step further and giving his father a few words of advice, Li Xiu might not have survived to adulthood.
However, they were still living together as a family, and even if the mistress didn't physically abuse Li Xiu, she would inevitably abuse him mentally.
Li Xiu suffered constant torment, and his mind became increasingly twisted.
However, at this very moment, the mistress became pregnant again.
Even though Li Xiu's father married a mistress, he didn't stop having affairs outside, but perhaps as divine retribution, he was unable to have any children.
Li Xiu's father was unwilling to hand over the family property to Li Xiu unless absolutely necessary.
However, the other child's aptitude was really poor, and no matter what teacher they hired, they couldn't cultivate him into an outstanding person.
Therefore, the mistress's pregnancy became the most important thing.
Li Xiu suffered again.
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