"You dare hit me?"
From childhood to adulthood, Li Daocheng had basically never laid a hand on her, but he never expected to get angry over such a trivial matter today, and Li Rao's anger grew stronger.
After all, she is carrying the Wen family's child, so her body is very precious.
Not only does she use the best things on a daily basis, but the servants also treat her with great respect and flattery. Even Wen Changfeng now has to watch his step and act according to her mood.
So what if Li Daocheng is her father? He still has to act according to her wishes.
The more she thought about it, the more indignant she became. Her face turned cold, and she immediately roared, "Do you know who I am now? Have you thought about the consequences of treating me like this!"
She knew that Li Daocheng always valued maintaining relationships based on mutual interests. If this matter reached the ears of the Wen family, they might put pressure on the Li family. Therefore, she wanted to use this to put pressure on Li Daocheng.
However, upon hearing this, Li Daocheng couldn't help but chuckle. Instead of giving up because of Li Rao's threat, his eyes grew increasingly dangerous.
The next second, he took a step forward, his expression as dark as ink, and said, "Let me tell you, don't think that just because you're about to marry into the Wen family, you can do whatever you want here. Remember me, no matter how powerful you are, you're still surnamed Li. Besides, you haven't even married into the family yet. If you didn't have my identity, do you think the Wen family would still agree to let you in?"
You should know that the Wen family is a prominent family that has always valued bloodlines and traditions.
If it weren't for the fact that the Wen family and the Li family were originally engaged,
Given the Li family's current status, there's no way they can ever reach the other side.
Ultimately, the reason Li Rao is able to gain Old Master Wen's favor is simply because of the marriage contract that Li Ruo didn't want.
The child in her womb can only be considered a catalyst.
"If I can get them to agree to marry you, I can certainly find a way to break off this engagement."
His voice was cold, and the way he looked at Li Rao was not like he was looking at his own daughter, but more like she was an object that he could control at will.
Upon hearing this, Li Rao's body trembled violently. When she came to her senses, her expression changed drastically.
Although she wasn't very smart, she wasn't as stupid as people thought.
If I really offend Li Daocheng now and lose the support of my maternal family, I'm afraid my days in the Wen family will not be easy in the future.
Thinking of this, Li Rao instantly wilted like an eggplant, lowering her head and not daring to speak again.
But Li Daocheng seemed to still feel unsatisfied, and immediately snorted coldly: "I really didn't expect that you would actually use your status to intimidate me. I think you've really eaten the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard. If I don't teach you a lesson, I don't think you'll realize your mistake!"
As he spoke, he instructed the servant beside him, "From today onwards, halve all her food, clothing, and other necessities. Don't spoil her just because she's pregnant, or I think she'll soon forget her place!"
These words carried a strong threat and were clearly meant for Li Rao's ears.
Upon hearing this, Li Rao froze, but dared not utter a single word.
Sun Lan, who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, didn't dare to breathe loudly and could only pretend to be nonchalant, echoing Li Daocheng from the side.
After the other person had completely vented their anger and turned to leave, she rushed to Li Rao's side, touched her daughter's face with a look of heartache, and asked, "Does it still hurt?"
Because so much time had passed and the injury on her cheek hadn't been treated, Li Rao's face was now noticeably swollen and red, with the five finger marks clearly visible, showing how much force Li Daocheng had used.
What do you think?
I didn't expect Sun Lan to have remained silent just now, but now she remembers to stand up and care about me.
Li Rao's expression turned slightly cold as she flung Sun Lan's hand away, her disdain evident.
Seeing this, Sun Lan's face instantly darkened, and she frowned as she reminded him, "Alright, now that things have come to this, you should control your temper and not upset your father anymore."
But Li Rao was already seething with anger, and now that she heard her advice, her dissatisfaction exploded instantly: "I think he's really crazy. I'm pregnant, and he dares to lay a hand on me. If something really happens to the baby, can he take responsibility for it?"
Li Rao was also completely confused. Just a few days ago, Li Daocheng had been very kind to her, especially after the Wen family confirmed their engagement. He had been very caring towards her and had never criticized her.
Even if you're angry today, you shouldn't resort to violence!
After all, isn't he really afraid of turning against him?
Listening to Li Rao's complaints, Sun Lan took a deep breath and subconsciously looked around.
After making sure no one else was around, she carefully pulled Li Rao aside and comforted her, "Actually, your dad was so angry today not entirely because of you, but partly because of Li Ruo."
"Li Ruo?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed through Li Rao's mind: "What's wrong with her now?"
Since confirming their engagement, Li Rao has been focusing on her pregnancy at home and is therefore unaware of what's going on at the company.
After Li Ruo left the Li family that day, she disappeared without a trace.
Two days ago, she heard that Li Daocheng had been sending people to search for the other party's whereabouts.
Could something have happened in such a short time?
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