After the Zhang family took the child away, they left the child with a relative in the countryside for six months.
Only after the Li family completely gave up looking for the child did they bring the child back and tell everyone that the child was adopted by Zhang Yunda from outside.
Moreover, they moved very quickly, and the people there didn't know her, so they didn't doubt this claim.
At that time, the Li family figured they had already severed ties with the Zhang family, so they stopped paying attention to them.
They had only heard about Zhang Yunde's remarriage and hadn't pursued it further.
The Li family's main concern is Li Dongyun. It's rare that she's come to her senses and severed ties with the Li family, so why bother caring about so much else?
Ironically, they really had no contact at all over the years.
If Dongdong hadn't come here to study, we probably would never have met.
Besides, if they get a little older, even if you meet them, you might not recognize them, because children's appearances can change.
When Zhang Yuxia learned about this, her first reaction was to tell Li Dongyun.
But Zhang Yunda knelt down and begged her not to tell anyone, saying that his family would take good care of the child and cherish him like a precious jewel.
Later, Zhang's parents threatened to kill themselves to keep quiet, and even made up an excuse, saying that if Li Dongyun didn't have any children, it would be much better for her to start a new family.
Coincidentally, around the time Zhang Yuxia learned about the child, Li Dongyun actually met someone, and they seemed to be heading towards marriage.
Therefore, after considering it carefully, Zhang Yuxia didn't say anything.
However, out of guilt towards Li Dongyun, she treated Li Dongyun even better, just like her own older sister.
Whether at work or in private, I have never been disloyal.
At this point, Zhang Yuxia felt extremely guilty. She grabbed Li Dongyun's arm and apologized again, crying, "Sister Dongyun, I'm sorry. I know I was too selfish. Between you and my family, I still sided with my family. I'm really sorry."
"I don't blame you." Li Dongyun looked down coldly at Zhang Yuxia, then smiled gently, shook her head and said, "It's my fault. I was too naive. I really thought there was a friendship stronger than family ties, and I believed you wholeheartedly."
"Yuxia, you taught me a lesson, teaching me not to easily trust anyone around me."
At this point, Li Dongyun laughed sarcastically.
Perhaps she was angry not only at Zhang Yuxia, but also at herself.
It turns out that the man she loved so desperately back then had no feelings for her at all; he was only after her family's power.
It turned out that she was forced to marry him by her family.
It turns out that all these years, she had been manipulated by the Zhang family.
Perhaps she shouldn't blame others; she should blame herself for being so blind back then.
Li Dongyun's calmness made Zhang Yuxia feel even more guilty, but she didn't know what to say, so she could only apologize again, "Sister Dongyun, I'm sorry."
Li Dongyun didn't say anything more, but coldly said, "Take care of Bao'er's matter first, then settle the wages you've earned working for me all these years. From now on, we're strangers. Don't call me Sister Dongyun anymore. I'm not your sister."
“Sister Dongyun…” Zhang Yuxia shook her head, crying. She knew she was wrong, but she had been genuinely good to Li Dongyun all these years.
She was very grateful to Li Dongyun for helping her during her most difficult time.
Li Yunfeng was annoyed by people like Zhang Yuxia; she was simply repaying kindness with enmity.
The Li family knows how good Li Dongyun is to her.
Whenever Li Dongyun goes back to the Li family during holidays, she will almost always bring Zhang Yuxia along, saying that Zhang Yuxia is too lonely spending the holidays alone.
Unless she insists on not going herself.
Whenever the Li family has something delicious, Li Dongyun always thinks of bringing her a portion.
Even the courtyard where she lives now was bought for her by Li Dongyun.
But what did all this get us in return?
Li Yunfeng looked at Zhang Yuxia impatiently and said, "Stop shouting. The moment you helped your family keep it from Bao'er, you should have known this day would come. Why are you pretending to be so affectionate?"
"If you have any conscience at all, go and persuade your family to give Bao'er back to my aunt."
“I…” Zhang Yuxia shook her head; she knew she couldn’t do it.
For the Zhang family, Bao'er was their only hope.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have told such a colossal lie in the first place.
In particular, Zhang Yunde and his first love had been married for several years but had not conceived a child, which meant that the Zhang family would only have Bao'er as their child. How could they bear to return the child to Li Dongyun?
Moreover, even if things really escalate, Bao'er might not be willing to be with Li Dongyun.
Bao'er has been staying with the Zhang family for years and has gotten used to it. It's not certain that she will be able to get used to suddenly returning to Li Dongyun's side.
However, Zhang Yuxia knew that she shouldn't say these things at this time. After all, Bao'er was the child that Li Dongyun carried for ten months and gave birth to. Back then, it was the Zhang family who were heartless and came up with that kind of idea.
She nodded. "I'll go to the Zhang family with you. As for Bao'er, you should be prepared that he might not come with you."
Regardless of the consequences, Li Dongyun firmly stated, "He's my son, so he must stay by my side."
Zhang Yuxia nodded silently, closed the door, and led them to the Zhang family home.
The Zhang family now lives not too far from where Yun Duoduo and the others live.
It only takes about ten minutes by car, but it's far from where they used to live.
Moreover, the place they lived in was just an ordinary little courtyard.
Actually, given the Zhang family's status, they could live in a better place; this is probably just one of their small courtyards.
The main concern was that Zhang Yunpeng might be recognized by people he knew before, so he tried his best not to attract attention.
Zhang Yuxia went up and knocked on the door. It was Old Mrs. Zhang who opened the door.
Clearly, Old Mrs. Zhang was quite wary. When she opened the door, she only opened it a crack. Upon seeing Zhang Yuxia, her face immediately darkened, and she snorted, "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you? We've had nothing to do with each other for a long time. Don't come over unless it's convenient. It's not convenient to entertain you at home."
Upon hearing this, Li Dongyun walked over and called out, "Grandma Zhang, it's been a long time!"
Upon seeing Li Dongyun, Zhang Paizi's face turned deathly pale, and her first reaction was to close the door.
But now that things have come to this, how could they let her do as she pleased? Yun Duoduo and Li Yunfeng each used their feet to brace against one side of the wooden door, and then pushed hard, squeezing Granny Zhang aside.
Then, Yun Duoduo and the others walked straight into the courtyard.
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