Qi Bowen originally thought that he would be done after his father finished scolding him, but he didn't expect his father to go too far.
He's the only child in the family, yet he still wants him to go to the countryside. Isn't he still his father?
Who wouldn't want the best for their child? Did he know something?
"Dad, do you want me to go to the countryside or would you rather I die there? You've never liked me since I was little."
“You know perfectly well that I am in poor health. Not to mention my grandfather’s status, even the policy of sending children to the countryside requires one child to stay at home.”
"I am your only child, yet you send me to the countryside. How much do you hate me? What did I do to make you wish for my death so much?"
Qi Bowen wanted to ask, "Am I your biological son?" But he didn't have the confidence to say it.
"Ah Feng, how could you say that?" Li Ci was also very upset; her child, Qi Feng, had never liked her.
Perhaps it's because he dislikes her as a person, and even finds fault with the children she gave birth to.
"That's not what I meant. I just wanted Bowen to cherish his current position and to work diligently while in that position."
Seeing his wife's heartbroken expression, Qi Feng knew that his words had touched a nerve.
He's not good with words, how could he possibly let his only son die? He also wants Bowen to be well.
"Hmph, I know you look down on my son. We'll leave now so he won't get in your way." Li Ci didn't want to hear his explanation.
Doesn't Qi Feng know that her son is her lifeblood? He wants her son to go to the countryside and suffer hardship; he's trying to kill her.
As Li Ci spoke, she pulled Qi Bowen out. Her father had other houses, and she was an only child, so she had plenty of places to go.
Qi Feng watched the mother and son leave and sighed. He was used to harsh criticism and couldn't stand his son's behavior.
His wife, however, always sided with him. He knew he had spoken too harshly, but he didn't regret it at all. If things continued like this, Bowen would really be ruined.
He'll have to have a serious talk with his father-in-law when he gets back; his wife doesn't dare to argue with him.
Marshal Li, whom Qi Feng had been eagerly awaiting, had been traveling for a full day and night before finally arriving home. He hadn't wasted a single moment along the way, except for mealtimes.
"Xiao Liu, go and call Qi Feng over." Marshal Li was travel-worn, but full of energy.
All he wants to do now is get everything arranged as soon as possible and bring the child home.
Xiao Liu nodded. He knew the truth and was anxious. How could the descendants of the Li family be left to wander outside?
Qi Feng arrived quickly; his wife had left in anger because of him, and he was just about to have a talk with his father-in-law.
When Marshal Li went to Jiang Province, he only greeted Qi Feng and said that he was going to Shanghai.
"Dad, you're back. Did you call me here because of Xiao Ci?" Qi Feng respected his father-in-law very much, and besides, he and Li Ci were the ones who had fallen for each other.
He had no intention of getting involved with the Li family, and he even considered giving up when he first learned of Li Ci's identity.
But his father-in-law thought highly of him, knowing that his status was worlds apart from that of the Li family.
He was an orphan with no parents and a lot of trouble at home, so it was quite unexpected that he was chosen by Marshal Li.
Later he learned that the old marshal appreciated his sincerity, and all these years he had worked so hard to climb the ranks in order to prove to the old marshal that he had not misjudged him.
"What's wrong with Xiao Ci again?" Marshal Li frowned. His daughter was too spoiled and liked others to cater to her.
Qi Feng has always been very obedient to her, and he has seen it all these years.
“Dad, I just feel that Xiao Ci spoils Bo Wen too much. I said a few more words to her and she didn’t like it. Bo Wen can’t continue like this.”
Qi Feng also planned to have a serious talk with his father-in-law about this issue.
"Again, because of Bowen?" Marshal Li knew that the two of them would not have any conflicts except for Qi Bowen.
He used to be in a difficult position, but now he thinks that the person is indeed malicious and may be deliberately trying to cause trouble at home.
“Hey, Bowen has been taking a lot of leave lately. His colleagues don’t dare to say much because of you, but if he keeps doing this, how can others not have any complaints?”
Qi Feng was much more comfortable talking to his father-in-law. The older generation had paved the way for them and endured all the hardships for the sake of their descendants.
He could understand all of that, but truly intelligent people know perfectly well and cherish their reputation even more.
What belongs to others will always belong to others; only what you earn through your own hard work gives you confidence. But Bowen doesn't understand this.
Yes, the Li family can protect him for life, but who will protect his descendants? If a family wants to go far, it's not enough for one generation to work hard.
But whether he said it openly or behind his back, he just didn't understand, and even complained about it. He just couldn't figure out who the child took after.
"Qi Feng, sit down. I also have something to tell you." Marshal Li sighed. He had no interest whatsoever in what Qi Bowen had done.
Qi Feng glanced at his father-in-law, assuming he had some work-related matters to discuss, and immediately sat up straight, listening intently.
"Qi Feng, have you ever considered that Bowen isn't your biological child?" Marshal Li felt that if he could accept it, it wouldn't be a big problem for Qi Feng either.
He spoke frankly and directly, without beating around the bush.
"Huh?" Qi Feng was stunned for a moment. What did his father-in-law mean by that? He thought of everything he could think of.
Was it because his wife was pregnant that she had no choice but to marry him, a man with no background?
That's not right. His wife was still a virgin when they got together.
Is it after the marriage? Is his father-in-law finally unable to stand it anymore and is preparing to tell him the truth?
Qi Feng took a deep breath. He cared more about his wife than whether Qi Bowen was his biological son.
Marshal Li watched as Qi Feng's expression changed repeatedly, finally looking at him as if he had made a major decision.
Fearing that he might have misunderstood, he quickly explained the situation to him in detail.
"Bang!" Qi Feng slammed his hammer on the table, his heart, which had been calmed down by taking a deep breath, was now pounding wildly.
"Dad, are you telling the truth?" Qi Feng never expected this. His mother was still alive?
Without divorcing her father, she had several children with her lover and even sent one of the children to a family in Yangliu Brigade.
He even schemed against them, switching his child with his own. He's been raising that adulterer's grandson for all these years.
Qi Feng felt dizzy and lightheaded, and even when he closed his eyes, he seemed to see a green patch on his father's head, who had died young.
She even stared at him with her eyes wide open, as if she had died with her eyes open in disbelief!
"Yes, that's why I went to Shanghai this time. I investigated it myself and even went to Yangliu Brigade to see the child. He looks a lot like you. His eyes are like those of my Li family, and he's tall too. You can tell at a glance that he's the right person."
Seeing his son-in-law's expression, Marshal Li knew that his thoughts must be the same as his own.
His face was full of kindness when he mentioned that child.
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