"Huh? Could it be because of Young Master Ou?" Mr. Luo was shocked. But didn't his daughter just break up with Lin Hongyu not long ago? When did she start dating Young Master Ou? And how did she manage to keep it so secret?
"Of course, you can only live in the Ou family because Young Master Ou has taken a liking to your daughter, Luo Xiaoyi. Do you understand? It's all because of your daughter. You still beat and scold the young mistress every day. The young mistress is so kind and good, and you treat her like this. Even I, a servant, can't stand it anymore."
As Butler Zhao spoke of these things, he became somewhat emotional. He was particularly moved by the young mistress's intervention on behalf of his good friend, Chef Li. The young mistress was approachable, kind, and friendly; he liked her very much.
“Xiaoyi, Dad is supporting the whole family, and he's under a lot of pressure. Sometimes he can be a bit short-tempered, but don't take it to heart.” His weathered face surprisingly revealed a father's tenderness towards his daughter.
Luo Xiaoyi stared at him in astonishment. This was the first time in her life that her father had spoken to her so gently. She didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
Is it possible for a father to completely change his previous hostile attitude simply because his daughter has found a powerful and influential man? The word "father" should evoke warmth, selflessness, gentleness, and love, but her father displays such a sycophantic and opportunistic demeanor. How can she possibly accept this?
"You came to see me today, is there something you need?" Luo Xiaoyi's tone was somewhat cold. Her father wouldn't contact her for no reason. Whenever he did, it was either to ask her for a favor or to ask for money. She was already used to it.
"Xiaoyi, it's not that Dad has to call you because he needs something, but Dad really has something urgent to tell you today. Your sister and your mother haven't come home for two days and two nights, and I can't get through to them on their phones. I'm so worried. I don't know what happened to them. Please, please don't let anything happen to them. I think the people you know are quite capable and can help me find them."
As he spoke, tears welled up in Luo's eyes, and his voice choked with emotion.
"You're so worried about them, but you don't care if I don't contact you for a month. Why is that?" Luo Xiaoyi's throat tightened, and she felt a strange pang of sadness in her heart. Her beautiful eyes were filled with sorrow, and tears welled up in her eyes.
“Xiaoyi, now is not the time to talk about these things. They are your family too. If your sister and your mother are gone, how will I live on my own?” As he spoke, tears streamed down his weathered face.
"Relatives?" Luo Xiaoyi felt a sharp, agonizing pain in her heart.
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