EBE Chapter 396 Too Early to Be Happy
Chapter 396 Too Early to Be Happy
"Of course not..."
“Look, not only are you and Grandpa different, but your eldest brother is also different from you. So what makes you think Han Xi will be like his father?”
Xu Tingfeng frowned: "Guobao, are you arguing with your father because of that kid?"
Fang Li's eyes darted away slightly, and she lowered her gaze: "No, I'm just stating the facts."
The couple were momentarily stunned as they looked at their daughter, who had grown into a beautiful young woman.
They didn't seem to notice that the little bundle of joy who used to nestle in their arms had completely grown up and was now able to argue with them about other men.
"Can......."
"Tingfeng".
Fang Yun interrupted Xu Tingfeng.
With a slight lowering of her brows and a hint of melancholy and guilt, she softly said, "Guobao, it's your father and mother who are sorry."
Fang Li tightened her grip on her lap.
“Your parents have neglected you all these years. In the past, our greetings and concerns for you were only a few words. Now, what right do we have to question your feelings?”
Fang Li lowered her head, her nose tingled, and her eyes inexplicably burned.
The atmosphere suddenly became somber, and even Xu Tingfeng fell silent.
"Although this is my first time meeting that young master Han, I can tell that he is different from your previous boyfriend. Since you like him, then your mother will not stop you."
Fang Li looked up, her pupils trembling slightly: "...Thank you, Mom."
When Fang Yun entered the house today and did not see her daughter, she had some suspicions.
Over the years, the couple has been living abroad and rarely returns to China. Although their love for their daughter has not diminished, they still provide very little genuine care and companionship.
Fang Yun could tell that her daughter was avoiding them.
Just now in the living room, I kept my head down and never looked up at them.
And in those occasional glances cast at you, there was a hidden sense of unfamiliarity.
Fang Yun felt a pang of pain in her heart.
But she knew that they had failed them, and that her daughter's condition was inevitable.
Fang Yun took the initiative to reach out and wrap Fang Li's tightly clenched hands in his palm, gently patting them to help her relax.
"Over the years, your mother has been busy with the dance troupe, and your father has been traveling all over the world with me. We are sorry for you. We have not been able to take good care of you. So we hope that you can find someone you like who will cherish you and hold you in their heart."
Xu Tingfeng sighed.
Fang Li's nose stung even more, and she almost couldn't hold it in.
She lowered her head and opened her eyes wide, trying to let the tears well up in her eyes go back.
Fang Yun noticed her emotions, took her hand, and gently stroked the wedding ring on her ring finger, changing the subject softly: "Young Master Han, how is he treating you?"
Fang Li's voice choked slightly: "He's very good to me."
"very good?"
Fang Yun raised an eyebrow slightly. "Can you tell me?"
Fang Li hesitated for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on her lips: "He remembers that I don't eat cilantro, and knowing that I'm allergic to rain, he always checks the weather forecast in advance. He'll come to pick me up early on rainy days, and he always makes jujube tea when I'm writing scripts and staying up late..."
Xu Tingfeng interjected, "That's it? You managed to trick my daughter away with such a small favor?!"
Fang Yun glanced at her husband, and Xu Tingfeng immediately fell silent, awkwardly touching his nose.
"Fruit Baby".
Fang Yun sighed softly, "Mom can tell that you like him just as much as he does. Have you ever considered that this could be concern, love, or just a way to please you? What if he changes his mind and betrays you in the future, no longer treating you this way..."
"He absolutely wouldn't! Besides..."
Fang Li looked up, the moisture in her eyes had disappeared, and apart from the slight redness around her eyes, her gaze was exceptionally firm.
“Mom, I’m all grown up now. Feelings aren’t everything to me anymore. I don’t need to cling to a man for the rest of my life to survive. Love is mutual. If he doesn’t love me, I naturally won’t love him either. Besides, why are you so sure that the one who’s changed his mind is him? Maybe it’s your daughter.”
Fang Yun: "..."
Xu Tingfeng: "..."
An eerie silence fell over the room.
After a long pause, Fang Yun smiled faintly and said, "Guobao has grown up. I'm relieved that you think of me like this."
Xu Tingfeng, his face contorted with anger, said, "Remember what you said today. If that kid ever betrays you, I'll personally go and break his legs!"
Fang Li smiled, her eyes red: "Okay."
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kitchen.
Despite being thoroughly belittled by Xu Qingrang, Xu Fangye still ventured into the kitchen.
To avoid being disliked by Han Xi and kicked out again, he rolled up his sleeves and stood by the pool, lazily washing the vegetables in the pool.
Suddenly, Han Xi felt an itch on his nose and sneezed as he turned away.
Xu Fangye immediately perked up: "It must be my parents talking badly about you to Guobao, brother-in-law, you better watch out!"
Han Xi twitched her nose slightly and glanced at him sideways.
Xu Fangye: "What, you don't believe me?"
Han Xi lowered his eyes and continued to flip the fish pieces frying in the pan, saying in a calm voice, "You're getting ahead of yourself."
"I think it's just right." Xu Fangye raised an eyebrow with a smug look.
Before he could even raise his eyebrow halfway, someone said without looking up, "Is that so? It seems you're quite confident about that guy on Haibin Road."
"..." Xu Fangye's expression changed drastically.
"Mr. Xu, cooperation is the only way to achieve a win-win situation, or do you have the confidence to handle things independently?"
Xu Fangye's expression darkened, and he glared fiercely at Han Xi through gritted teeth. "Are you trying to kick me while I'm down? Threatening me?"
"Does Mr. Xu have hearing problems?"
Han Xi looked up at him. "I was just giving you a friendly reminder."
Xu Fangye's cheeks were taut.
At that moment, a noise came from the living room.
"Grandpa, where is Han Xi?"
Xu Qingrang was watching a TV program when he saw the family of three come out. Their complexions were much better than when they went in, and his mood inexplicably eased.
Holding the remote control, he pointed to the kitchen in the distance, "They're cooking in there."
"Cook?"
Xu Tingfeng frowned, then sneered: "That kid can cook too, don't let him ruin all the good ingredients in the end."
Xu asked, "If you're worried about him wasting his time, you should go too."
Xu Tingfeng: "Fine, I'll go. I've cooked for A-Yun for so many years, how could that kid compare!"
Watching Xu Tingfeng stride into the kitchen, Xu Qingrang chuckled meaningfully.
Then she turned to Fang Li beside her and asked quietly, "Guobao, has Han Xi ever cooked for you?"
"Yes, I have."
"How's your cooking?"
Fang Li smiled and her eyes lit up: "Comparable to a five-star chef."
Xu Qingrang looked surprised, then raised an eyebrow, "This is going to be interesting!"
Fang Yun also smiled slightly.
Fang Li, however, looked towards the kitchen with a worried expression.
After thinking for a moment, I quickly took out my phone and secretly sent a message to someone.