All the servants have been replaced; it would be a miracle if you could recognize them.
Li Ruo curled her lips indifferently and deliberately raised her voice, saying, "It's okay, it's a small matter if you don't recognize me, as long as you can recognize me, that's fine. After all, you're getting heavier and heavier now, so you have to take good care of yourself and can't be careless!"
As she spoke, she gave Li Rao's slightly protruding belly a meaningful look.
Noticing her gaze, Li Rao was startled and subconsciously tightened her stomach.
No way... does this woman really know she's pregnant?
Thinking about it this way, Li Rao's expression changed slightly, and for a moment she really didn't dare to speak again.
After all, she really wasn't sure about Li Ruo's attitude. If she pushed her too far and exposed the matter, she would be the one who would suffer!
While she remained silent, Li Ruo strode forward and went straight into the door.
She originally intended to leave directly, but seeing Li Rao now, she had a different idea.
Moreover, she also wanted to know what exactly were the things Li Daocheng had mentioned about her mother's belongings.
Why don't we stay and see how things go?
"you!"
Seeing her indifferent back, Li Rao stomped her feet in anger.
But then she thought of her plan with Sun Lan, and a smirk appeared on her face: "Li Ruo, just you wait and see, you'll get what's coming to you later!"
As she expected, the moment Li Daocheng saw Li Ruo inside the house, he flew into a rage, yelling, "You unfilial daughter, you've finally come back! If I hadn't made that phone call to you, I think you would have forgotten that this family even exists, and that I am your father!"
His expression was ferocious; he looked at Li Ruo not like she was his daughter, but more like she was an enemy: "Tell me, what family's child is like you, going out and not coming home to see her even once in so long? It's a laughingstock; you've utterly disgraced the Li family!"
He cursed and panted heavily, his neck turning bright red in an instant.
To outsiders, this really does look like an old father longing for his daughter to return home, looking disappointed in her.
Li Ruo knew very well that he was just afraid that the fact that he hadn't been home for a long time would get out and make him lose face.
Too lazy to argue with him any longer, Li Ruo went straight to the point: "Alright, I didn't come back today to listen to your lecture, I came to collect my mother's belongings."
"His belongings?"
Li Daocheng sneered: "Is this how you ask me for things?"
Li Ruo raised an eyebrow: "Otherwise what?"
Since it was he, as the father, who insulted her first, then she, as the daughter, had no reason to show any respect.
"You...you actually dare to talk to me like that! I think you're getting bolder and bolder!"
Seeing that she wouldn't even soften her stance, Li Daocheng's eyes turned red, and he slammed his fist on the table in anger.
After all, Li Ruo was the first person in the entire Li family to dare to defy him.
Li Rao, standing to the side, was already prepared to watch the show.
Although Li Daocheng was always kind to her, it didn't mean she didn't understand her father and wouldn't allow anyone to disobey him.
Most people would choose to shut up and avoid trouble at this point, but Li Ruo didn't want to indulge him and retorted directly: "What, is that all you know? If you called me back today just to teach me a lesson, then I advise you not to waste your energy and just hand over the stuff."
"you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Daocheng immediately lost his composure and wanted to rush up and teach her a lesson.
In the nick of time, Sun Lan quickly stepped forward and took his arm, whispering, "Oh dear, what are you doing? The child has finally come back, why do you have to make things so unpleasant?"
Unexpectedly, she stopped him, and Li Daocheng's face turned even uglier: "What do you mean I caused an unpleasant situation? Listen to how this unfilial daughter spoke to me just now. I am her father, and she doesn't respect me at all!"
"Okay, okay, okay."
Sun Lan gently patted his chest while smiling and comforting him, "You know Ruoruo's temper. She's just as strong-willed as you, and she naturally won't back down when she speaks. She's still a junior, so why are you arguing with her?"
Her tone was gentle, with a hint of coaxing.
Upon hearing this, Li Daocheng wasn't so angry anymore, but he was still somewhat displeased: "But..."
"Alright, today is my birthday. I just want to sit down and have a peaceful meal with my family. Can you please understand?"
Upon hearing this, Li Daocheng wanted to say something, but he couldn't resist Sun Lan's aggrieved expression.
Helpless, he could only gently pat the woman's hand beside him, take a deep breath, and say to Li Ruo, "Alright, considering it's your Aunt Sun's birthday today, I won't hold it against you too much. But on this joyous occasion, please don't mention those depressing people anymore!"
The disheartened person described is none other than her biological mother.
Li Ruo couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
Although she had long seen through Li Daocheng's true colors, hearing his mother express such disgust still...
My heart still sank.
Lost in thought, Sun Lan walked over and took her arm.
"Ruo Ruo, what are you thinking about? Come and eat. I knew you were coming back today, so I specially asked the housekeeper to make you something delicious."
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