"Besides, Qinghua is home alone. I'm worried about him. Let's go back early so that someone can take care of him."
My son doesn't need anyone to take care of him! He can take care of himself perfectly well.
Since I learned to cook, I've gradually gotten the hang of other things as well.
He could live alone for a year.
His son was someone he didn't need to worry about; the only one who caused him so much heartache was his daughter, the daughter who had gone astray.
"Well... okay, I'll go see if I can find someone to buy tickets tomorrow, so we don't have to stay in the city."
Song Lili sensed something was wrong, but Zhang Shengtian insisted on saying that, so she had no choice but to pretend she hadn't noticed anything.
Let's just assume that's really the reason.
As for the specifics, she didn't ask.
Everyone has things they don't want to talk about, and those around them need to give them some space.
Everyone needs their own private space.
"Okay, go ask them. Leave as soon as possible." He was about to explode if he didn't leave soon.
I never expected this, I never expected to face this situation when I came home this time.
If I had known it would turn out this way, would he... still have been so stubborn in wanting to come back?
Zhang Shengtian thought about it and realized there was no answer. Maybe yes, maybe no, it all depended on the circumstances at the time.
Why……
I don't want to think about it anymore. What's the point of thinking about it now that things have come to this?
I'd better hurry up and leave now that my daughter has stormed off.
If another argument breaks out, it'll probably come to the point where things completely fall apart.
That was Zhang Shengtian's plan, but... he never expected that sometimes man proposes, God disposes, and some things are simply unavoidable.
It's like he wanted to maintain the facade of peace at home. He didn't want his closest family members to be at odds, but things rarely go as planned.
Because Zhang Aiai left in a huff in the morning, but unexpectedly she came back in the afternoon, still with Fang Yaoqing and Fang Xiaotao.
"Big Brother!" Zhang Aiai looked at Zhang Shengtian with a smile, as if nothing had happened that morning.
"Why are you here?" Zhang Shengtian asked in a somewhat indifferent tone, his expression unchanged.
"I've come to see you, Daddy. I haven't seen you for years. You've finally come back, so I have to spend as much time with you as possible."
“With you not by my side, my daughter has no way to take care of you. Now that I have the opportunity, of course I want to spend quality time with you.”
Zhang Aiai seemed to have suddenly become a different person; the words she spoke made people feel comfortable and happy.
But if it weren't for what happened this morning, people would think this way, at least Song Lili wouldn't think that what Zhang Aiai said was what she thought.
Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft!
Zhang Aiai probably had other plans in mind, right?
Song Lili didn't say much about what she was thinking; she just stood quietly by and watched without uttering a word.
"If only you..."
Zhang Shengtian sighed. He had seen through his daughter and knew that these were words she couldn't possibly say.
This is clearly something someone taught you.
Zhang Shengtian turned his gaze to Fang Yaoqing, who was also smiling, and looked at Zhang Aiai beside him, wondering to himself, "Did my son-in-law teach him this?"
“Father-in-law, Ai’ai is right. Tell her to take good care of you these next few days,” Fang Yaoqing said.
"...Okay." After all, she was his own daughter, and Zhang Shengtian couldn't bear to do it. In the end, he agreed.
Alright, alright, I'm leaving soon anyway, let's just say goodbye to my daughter.
"Alright, since you're here today, consider it a farewell for us. We'll be leaving in a couple of days."
After everyone went into the main room, Zhang Shengtian spoke to his daughter and son-in-law.
"What? You're leaving, Boss? So soon?" Zhang Aiai jumped up in surprise and shouted at the top of her lungs.
Zhang Shengtian looked at Zhang Aiai with disappointment in his heart. "Yes, we're leaving. We're worried about your older brother being left alone in the capital, so we're thinking of leaving as soon as possible."
"This... Sir, can't you stay a few more days? I... I haven't had a proper talk with you yet."
Fang Yaoqing gave Zhang Aiai a sharp tug on her sleeve, which prompted her to change the subject.
"Let's talk properly today. I also want to have a good talk with you. I don't know when I'll be able to tell you in the future."
Zhang Shengtian still held onto hope that his daughter would listen to him and... reform herself.
So, I still want to try to persuade him, to help him change and become better.
In this way, he could live in the capital without worrying about his child and could live with his son's family with peace of mind.
“Okay, I’ll talk to you about it properly today.” Zhang Aiai nodded, her eyes darting around as she came up with an idea.
Since they're here to see the big boss anyway, it's the same as talking to him later.
With this thought in mind, Zhang Aiai immediately felt relieved, her expression improved, and she smiled at everyone.
Song Lili watched quietly, without saying a word or interrupting, just... just watching, watching...
What is Zhang Aiai's purpose in coming this time?
Zhang Aiai actually spent the whole afternoon talking to Zhang Shengtian, talking about family, children, and funny things that happened in their lives.
She really did look like she was there to show respect to Zhang Shengtian.
Zhang Shengtian's mood improved. His daughter's appearance seemed to have returned to the past, when she had grown into a graceful young woman in her prime.
She was still so cute and charming, making him, her father, very happy to see her.
What parent wouldn't like a child like that? Zhang Shengtian naturally did.
Therefore, his laughter grew louder and louder, indicating that he was in a better mood.
Song Lili stared at Zhang Shengtian with some worry, afraid that he wouldn't be able to handle what Zhang Aiai was about to say.
Zhang Aiai was thinking of making Zhang Shengtian happy before talking about her own affairs.
But for Zhang Shengtian, it's a bit...heartbreaking.
The happiness, joy, and happiness at the beginning were all for naught, only to find out in the end that it was all for a purpose.
They were all just means to please him and achieve their own goals. At that time, Zhang Shengtian must have been heartbroken.
You might even feel disappointed, lonely, or... upset.
Song Lili didn't want this man, who could be enjoying family life, to go through those things, but... how could she remind him?
If I bring this up now, won't people think I'm trying to sow discord? That I'm talking nonsense and just can't stand to see Zhang Shengtian doing well?
Or you could say that they just can't stand Zhang Aiai, so they don't believe in her goodness and always come out to cause trouble.
These are all things she considered.
She cannot expose Zhang Aiai now, otherwise she will be accused of having ulterior motives.
Song Lili could only look at Zhang Shengtian with worry in her eyes, still thinking of ways to make Zhang Aiai give up.
If she had given up, Zhang Shengtian wouldn't have had to go through all that.
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