215: Chapter 214: Can’t Trust a Woman’s Deceitful Mouth 215: Chapter 214: Can’t Trust a Woman’s Deceitful Mouth Li Shishi was anxiously waiting for Song Yun downstairs when suddenly, she heard a commotion from upstairs.
Just when she thought to go up and check, she saw Song Yun running out of the study, disheveled and shouting, “I’ve been duped, I should have known better than to come.”
What was going on?
Li Shishi watched in shock as Song Yun ran down without being able to say a word.
Could it be that Song Yun had argued with her grandfather?
That couldn’t be right.
Although Song Yun was somewhat assertive, he was always good to his own people, especially when speaking face-to-face with her grandfather.
“You little rascal, don’t ever think about stepping foot in the Li Family home again,” Mr.
Li scolded with anger as he ran down the stairs wielding his cane and landed two more strikes on Song Yun’s back.
Every curse under the sun went through Song Yun’s mind.
Damn it, this old man always looks so feeble, but why is he hitting me so vigorously with that cane?
Song Yun, not to be outdone, turned around and grabbed the stick that Mr.
Li was again aiming at him, snarling, “Brutes, you’re all brutes!
I really don’t know how Li Shishi, such a fair and unblemished lady, could have been born into your family.
Hmph, my master wasted his efforts saving you, you ungrateful wretch.”
“You…
you insolent child,” Mr.
Li barked as he thrust his cane forward and cursed.
“If it weren’t for your slight connection to an old friend of mine, I would’ve killed you long ago, you scoundrel.
Not only did you elope with my granddaughter, but you’re also disrespectful to your elders, a real lowlife, a rascal.”
“I am a rascal, I am a lowlife, because your granddaughter likes me, hmph.
I’m laying it out here today, I, Song Yun, will never come to the Li Family again—a den of bandits,” Song Yun declared and, without paying any attention to the group pointing fingers at him, took Li Shishi by the hand and left the house.
“Not a filial son, not a filial son,” Mr.
Li’s voice echoed from behind.
“Old man, what was that all about?” Li Shishi’s grandmother cautiously asked her husband, trying to calm him down.
“You normally chat so nicely with Xiao Song, so why the sudden fallout today?”
“That man is nothing but trouble, a rotten piece of meat,” Mr.
Li said resentfully.
“Shishi is my granddaughter, and whether I want to discipline her or not is my business, right?
And to so brashly say that of the Li Family, all the work is now shouldered by Shishi, and the rest are useless, can’t live without a woman.
Also saying something about resources needing to be discussed, as if I had no power at all.”
“Tell me, isn’t it my decision how the resources are allocated?” Mr.
Li demanded, his anger flaring as he looked at the confused crowd.
The group glanced at each other and said, “Of course, you are the pillar of the Li Family, and it’s certainly your call.”
“Yes, yes, the Li Family will surely prosper even more after weathering so many storms.”
These individuals were puzzled, what was going on with the old master today?
Yet, even if the old master was acting up, they wouldn’t dare point it out, given his standing and authority.
“Alright, that’s enough, everyone disperse,” Mr.
Li waved them off.
“Too many people crowd the place, and it’s irritating.
It’s also late, go home and have dinner.”
Meanwhile, on Song Yun’s side, Li Shishi sat in the passenger seat and turned Song Yun’s head towards her, inspecting it carefully multiple times.
Song Yun, with a smile, touched her smooth hand and said, “What, don’t recognize me anymore?”
“I really don’t recognize you anymore; you actually dared to argue with my grandfather, and in front of so many people, no less,” Li Shishi frowned as she spoke.
“That’s a bit abnormal, no, it’s very abnormal.
Spill it, what are you and grandfather hiding from me?”
“You’re really smart, I thought my performance with your grandfather could fool everyone,” Song Yun admitted with a smile, ruffling her hair.
“Spill it, will you?” Li Shishi swatted away Song Yun’s hand and demanded an explanation.
“I’ll tell you, how could I not after you’ve asked?” So Song Yun recounted the incident that had just transpired with Mr.
Li in the study.
After listening, Li Shishi pondered for a moment and then said, “Your acting skills are likely to fool the others, seeing as they don’t know about the good relationship you have with my grandfather.”
“As long as we’ve fooled them, that’s all that matters,” Song Yun chuckled.
“Next, let’s see how Mr.
Li plays his part.”
“Hmph, those idiots really dare to speak their mind so cavalierly.
Why do they think they can point fingers and gossip behind my back?
They don’t do anything useful on normal days, just gossiping,” Li Shishi stated with irritation.
“Don’t worry, even if Mr.
Li finds it difficult, he’ll have to trim away some of the unnecessary branches,” Song Yun reassured her.
“Right, once this is settled, shouldn’t we talk about that other matter?” Li Shishi leaned forward, hands supporting her chin, looking intently at Song Yun.
“What did you mean earlier when you said I couldn’t live without you?”
“That was just…,” Song Yun chuckled awkwardly, “I was playing up the atmosphere, you don’t understand the art of speech.”
“Oh, is that so?” Li Shishi’s eyes pierced through Song Yun like knives.
“Why do I get the feeling that you’re quite self-assured?”
“Heh, we’re already in this kind of relationship; I simply thought quickly on my feet just now.
You should have seen your grandfather, he really gave it his all with that walking stick,” Song Yun complained, clearly unhappy.
“Don’t believe me?
When we get home, I’ll take off my clothes for you to see.
My back’s covered in bruises; Mr.
Li hit hard.”
“Have you considered that maybe what you just said was true?
Maybe I really can’t leave you now?”
“Really?” Song Yun hesitated, asking.
He saw Li Shishi regularly, but she had never openly expressed her feelings.
Could it be that she had revealed her true feelings after today’s commotion?
“Of course it’s true.
When have I ever lied to you?” Li Shishi crossed her arms and asserted.
“Look into my eyes; they’re pure.
How could they possibly deceive?
Besides, you’re planning on starting a harem, aren’t you?
As a wife and mother figure by your side, I still support it.”
“…” Song Yun gaped at Li Shishi, surprised.
After a moment, he stammered, “If you all don’t mind, then I could…
generously…
take care of everyone together…”
Before he could finish, Li Shishi grabbed him by the throat and glared at him ferociously, “You really are considering it, huh?
Men are all the same—worthless.”
“Cough, cough,” Song Yun coughed, feeling aggrieved.
“You were the one who said it first!
A girl comes this far, and if I don’t respond, wouldn’t I hurt your feelings?”
“Hmpf, it seems men shouldn’t be indulged, or they get too full of themselves,” Li Shishi said angrily.
For the first time, Song Yun felt that understanding a woman’s heart was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Sigh, it’s really true that one would rather believe in ghosts in this world than trust the silly words of a woman.