How long will it take?
Ma Lihua asked her father.
"Let me see, oh! Perfect timing, you're coming tomorrow, Pear Blossom, I'll have someone print out the invitation for you right away."
Li Fagui felt a little excited.
"Tomorrow! Time is a bit tight, but it's okay, I promise I'll make sure Pear Blossom looks beautiful tomorrow."
Ma Linghua looked at Ma Lihua with a happy expression.
Ma Lihua had a bad feeling. Would her grandmother know how to dress up?
I glanced at her grandma's floral cotton-padded jacket, liberation shoes, and braided hair, and... well, you have to admit, she looked quite good.
Li Fagui's heart skipped a beat. He swallowed hard and said softly, "Mother, I'll hire a stylist for Lihua, so you won't have to bother. You can also get some rest, right?"
Ma Linghua frowned and immediately became unhappy. However, she thought that since she had already spent a lot of money, she might as well make use of the stylist. She could just stand by and give pointers.
"Alright, I'll see then. Our Pear Blossom should be like a fairy, bringing honor to the Ma family."
Li Fagui felt a chill run down his spine when he saw his mother, Ma Linghua, reluctantly agreeing.
He knew his mother's temper all too well; this matter was definitely not going to be resolved so easily.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he unconsciously wiped his hands on the hem of his clothes, trying to ease his inner tension.
Ma Linghua's deep brow furrows resembled a ravine, filled with dissatisfaction and resentment.
Her lips pursed slightly as she muttered, "Hmph, what stylist? Can they dress up Pear Blossom like I do?"
His tone was full of confidence in his own skills and doubt about the stylist.
Li Fagui's lips twitched violently, and he inwardly groaned.
He had intended to let Pear Blossom broaden her horizons, since everyone at the banquet was a prominent figure, and it was common for children to compete in beauty.
But his mother's attitude showed that she saw this as a great opportunity for the Ma family to make a name for themselves. He sighed helplessly and tried to persuade her, "Mother, this banquet is full of rich kids. Let's not let Lihua stand out too much. As long as she comes back safely, that's all that matters."
Upon hearing this, Ma Linghua's eyes widened: "How can that be? In what way is our Lihua inferior to them? She must dress up like a fairy and outshine them all, so that they all know that the girls of our Ma family are all exceptionally beautiful."
Seeing his mother's stubbornness, Li Fagui knew that there was no point in saying anything more, so he could only silently pray that nothing would go wrong.
"Alright, I'm going home with Lihua. You and Hehua should stay in the hospital. If you feel better, go home directly. It's very expensive in the hospital. We need to save money for Lihua's dowry."
Li Fagui: "………………………………"
Does he look like he's poor?
"Hey! Mom, don't worry, I'll take Fa Gui home tomorrow. Lying in the hospital is no different from lying at home!"
"Yeah! That's right. You can take Fa Gui home tomorrow! Taxis are expensive, and it's only a 20-minute walk from home. We should save money wherever we can."
"Yes! I'll do whatever Mother says."
Ma Hehua glanced at Fa Gui and comforted him, "Fa Gui, don't worry, I'll definitely hold you tight when the time comes."
Li Fagui felt a sweet warmth in his heart, but also a little embarrassed. "It's broad daylight, what if someone sees us? How annoying!"
"Hey! No one will see us. We'll leave tonight. I'll use my movement technique."
Li Fagui was stunned. Really, all his happiness was for nothing. He couldn't even make others envious or jealous.
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Looking at her father's worried face, Tian Xin's curiosity grew stronger, and she couldn't help but ask.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
Tian Youcheng frowned, as if a tangled mess was swirling in his mind. Hearing his daughter's question, he sighed deeply before slowly speaking.
"It's that Mr. Li who suddenly rose to prominence in the real estate industry. This man should not be underestimated."
Tian Youcheng's eyes revealed a complex mix of fear and helplessness.
Tian Xin blinked, her face full of doubt: "In real estate? A nouveau riche?"
This man is well-known in Beijing's social circles; all the prominent figures know him. Even local bullies can't suppress him, and they don't even dare to confront him head-on.
"Yes, that's him. In just five years since he came to Kyoto, he has taken over a large area of land in the eastern part of the city, like a ferocious beast quickly carving out its own territory."
Tian Youcheng spoke in a heavy tone, each word seemingly carrying a weighty burden.
Upon hearing this, Tian Xin's eyes widened in disbelief: "What? Dongcheng... that's all the most valuable land! And they're still demolishing it now, how much money are they going to make!"
"Hmph!" Tian Youcheng sneered. "He's no ordinary person. He holds the land deed like a sword of Damocles. Those who illegally build on his land won't get a penny of compensation. That shows how powerful he is. Xiaoxin, we can't afford to mess with this kind of person. We should avoid him if possible. If you have the chance to get in touch with his daughter, you must try to curry favor with her. Don't cause trouble for yourself and your family, understand?"
Tian Youcheng looked at his daughter with a serious expression, his eyes full of solemn warning.
Tian Xin nodded firmly, her expression resolute, assuring her father, "Don't worry, Dad, I will definitely get along well with his daughter."
Tian Youcheng nodded slightly when he saw his daughter's sensible appearance, and then immediately got busy.
He sat on the sofa, quickly scrolling through his contacts, and began calling one old friend after another.
He spoke rapidly, his tone urgent: "Hey, is this Lao Zhang? This is Tian Youcheng. I have to tell you, I've invited Li Fagui's daughter to this banquet. You'd better tell your daughter not to offend this big shot!"
After finishing one match after another, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
When Xiao Shan received the call, he was leisurely reading in his study. Upon hearing Tian Youcheng's words, he was instantly dumbfounded, his eyes widening, and he subconsciously raised his voice: "You...you said he has a daughter?"
Tian Youcheng was also taken aback on the other end of the phone, but he quickly understood Xiao Shan's surprise.
For the past five years, Li Fagui had seemed to be a highly eligible bachelor, a golden bachelor. Who would have thought that he actually had a daughter?
"Old Xiao, he not only has a daughter, he also has a wife, and he has five sons."
As Tian Youcheng spoke, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand.
Xiao Shan held the phone, seemingly frozen in place. It took him a while to come to his senses before he muttered, "His wife is really good at having children."
The image of Li Fagu's family bustling about flashed through my mind; with so many children, how much must it have cost?
He clicked his tongue and muttered to himself, "No wonder he sometimes seems stingy in business. With such a large family, how can he support his children if he doesn't work hard to earn money? Li Fagui really has it tough, but it's no wonder he's so desperate to expand his territory."
As he spoke, Xiao Shan shook his head helplessly.
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