The spacious living room was clean and bright, with a newly purchased tea set on the small table.
Green vines cascaded down from one side, making the whole room look like a refreshing painting.
Of course, the scene would be even more harmonious if the man weren't sitting on the sofa.
Li Ruo stood at the door, her eyes fixed silently on the other person.
At this moment, the other person seemed to be busy with something, and a look of worry was clearly on their face.
He had a rather gloomy look about him.
It had been many days since I last saw Li Daocheng, and he was still the same as I remembered, making me feel uncomfortable just looking at him.
A second later, the person on the sofa looked up, and their worried face instantly broke into a smile.
"Hey, Ruoruo, when did you arrive without even calling me?"
The moment Li Daocheng saw Li Ruo, his smile practically overflowed.
Seeing the other person's expression, Li Ruo really wanted to laugh.
In her previous life, she was taken back to the Li family.
Back then, I did many, many things to gain my father's love.
But in Li Daocheng's eyes, anything that doesn't bring profit to the company is not worth mentioning.
Just like now, if Li Ruo hadn't gained control of the project, Li Daocheng probably would never have taken the initiative to come looking for his daughter.
"Isn't Father very busy with work? I've called you before, and you always had your assistant answer for you. What brings you here to see me today?"
Upon hearing these words, Li Daocheng's face showed a slight unease, but he quickly regained his kind expression.
“I heard you experienced an earthquake while you were away from home. Your mother and I haven’t been able to sleep well day and night. You’re so busy with work that you don’t have time to come home, so I had no choice but to come and see you in person.”
As he spoke, Li Daocheng took out a small bag from behind him and looked at Li Ruo with a smile.
“When you first came home, I remember you loved eating peach blossom pastries the most. Your mother made them herself. If you miss home, you can have a bite outside.”
When Li Daocheng spoke, his eyes were full of tenderness. If Li Ruo hadn't gone through what she had experienced, she would probably have thought that the person in front of her was a good father.
"So that's how it is. I didn't realize my parents cared about me so much."
"Although my adoptive mother was also my mother, we were not really related by blood."
"I am so happy to be able to come back to this home now."
Li Ruo lowered her head, her fingers fiddling with the hem of her clothes.
She looked like a young girl immersed in happiness, innocent and easy to manipulate.
Seeing this, Li Daocheng smiled and then spoke seemingly casually.
"I heard you recently took over the project in the south of the city?"
Li Ruo pretended to be surprised, then nodded.
"Father, are you aware of this project as well?"
Upon hearing this, a look of determination flashed across Li Daocheng's face.
He let out a long sigh, then pretended to be troubled.
Actually, I wanted to ask you for a favor.
"Please speak."
Li Ruoming asked a question he already knew the answer to.
Those bright eyes were full of doubt, and she looked like an innocent little rabbit.
"As you know, the company's sales performance hasn't been particularly impressive these past few quarters. If this continues, the company might fall into the hands of someone else."
"Your mother and I started from scratch and built the company to this size. We endured a lot of hardship."
"so--"
Li Daocheng looked at Li Ruo, leaving the second half of his sentence unsaid, but the meaning was already obvious.
Anyone who isn't an idiot could probably tell what he meant.
But Li Ruo pretended not to understand.
"Is your father feeling too much pressure and wants to talk to me?"
Li Ruo smiled and spoke.
“I do have a lot of knowledge in this area. When I was a child, no one was there to accompany me, and I also experienced some emotional issues. I am particularly good at dealing with related problems.”
Hearing the sound.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Li Daocheng's face.
He cleared his throat, and had no choice but to tell the truth.
"I'd like to ask you to pull some strings for the project in the south of the city. Don't you trust your father's abilities? If this project is handed over to me, it will definitely be a great success."
"Besides, since you're someone who's left home, the company's success will also benefit you. When you marry into the Wen family, they won't dare to look down on you."
It seems that neither Heaven nor reason will help Li Ruo, and he won't get any benefits in return.
It was clearly Li Daocheng who took the initiative to ask for help, but now it's become a favor to Li Ruo.
Li Ruoxin felt a surge of disgust, but she didn't show it on the surface.
She smiled gently.
"So that's what it was about, but Father..."
Li Ruo let out a long breath, her face practically overflowing with embarrassment.
"You know, I'm just Mr. Wen's canary. Now I work at the company, and on the surface I'm the one handling the projects, but in reality he's the one controlling everything behind the scenes."
"Father, I would like to help you, but I am willing but unable to do so."
Upon hearing this, Li Daocheng's previously kind and gentle expression immediately darkened.
“Your mother and I have raised you for so many years, it’s time for you to do something for the family. Your mother and I have had a hard life, so please think more about us.”
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