Generally, the child a mother worries about most is the one who is most incapable.
The caterpillar bit—
Shen Chongchong, who was cowardly from childhood but inherited her mother's fair skin gene, was the one Su Nanyin worried about the most.
Over the years, Su Nanyin had spared no effort in worrying about Chongchong's every little thing.
From who her deskmate was at school to choosing a spouse when she reached marrying age, Su Nanyin personally handled it all.
She was afraid this little good-for-nothing would be bullied.
Because of this.
Su Maomao, who had been strong-willed since childhood, was often "severely beaten" by Su Nanyin for not protecting Shen Chongchong well enough.
It was no exaggeration to say that Su Nanyin had planned Chongchong's life after the age of fifty!
But today—
A certain old scoundrel, who would never lie about such things, told Su Nanyin that Shen Chongchong was the shadow of Bai Du Niao, his final disciple, and could easily defeat Luo Hua Yin!!
Su Nanyin was so shocked that she almost lost the ability to take care of herself.
However, this woman was very cunning.
Before entering the study, she didn't let Maomao Caterpillar realize that her gaze towards Shen Chongchong was any different.
Only after Chongchong closed the study door did she, in an extremely calm tone, directly tear off Chongchong's mask of weakness.
Su Nanyin was angry.
She was truly angry!
One.
When she heard Li Nanfang suggest that Shen Chongchong, who inherited her fair skin gene and bore a seventy percent resemblance to her (never mind that Maomao Caterpillar was a twin, but Maomao didn't inherit the fair skin gene), impersonate her to accompany Li Qianfan around Shanghai and even act as Deputy Steward Su to negotiate with President Chen about the opening of Dark Blade in Shanghai, her first reaction was to disagree.
Resolutely disagree!
The reason was simple.
Su Nanyin would rather stay in Shanghai herself than let her most cherished daughter venture there.
But the old scoundrel told Su Nanyin that Shen Chongchong was very capable.
More capable than Du Yaoyao, who was trained by five top experts together.
She was definitely the future top expert of the Eastern Land.
Even Li Qianfan, with his activated original 209, might not be Chongchong's opponent.
Anyone in Su Nanyin's position, after hearing Li Nanfang say this, would be furious after the initial shock.
Two.
Whose daughter was Shen Chongchong?
And how did Su Nanyin treat her?
She poured her heart and soul into her!
But how did Chongchong treat Su Nanyin?
She kept so many secrets from Su Nanyin for so many years.
Were they still mother and daughter!?
Three.
If Shen Chongchong hadn't "eloped" with Li Qianfan to Qingyun, how would Su Nanyin have gotten to know Li Qianfan?
And how would she have ended up in an indescribable predicament, struggling for life, only to sink deeper and deeper!?
The above three points—
Nearly burst Su Nanyin's lungs with anger.
Her face, which could charm the world with a single smile, turned pale.
She looked terrifying.
Shen Chongchong trembled all over, slowly knelt down, and obediently lifted her skirt.
Among the three Maomao Caterpillars, Su Maomao was beaten the most, followed by Du Yaoyao. Shen Chongchong, who was naturally weak and more obedient, was rarely beaten.
But just because Shen Chongchong hadn't eaten pork, had she never seen a pig run?
She had long seen and remembered how Su Maomao and Du Yaoyao behaved when they were beaten.
Assuming the posture for punishment, Chongchong said with a slight sob, "Mom, please don't get angry."
"Don't worry, I'm very healthy right now. If I were to wrestle with your brother, he might not even be my match."
Su Nanyin, wearing a white suit, said coldly, pulled out her narrow belt, and swung it forcefully at the crystal clear full moon.
*Slap—*
Su Maomao, who was walking around the courtyard holding her stomach, and Du Yaoyao, who was sweeping the floor, paused when they heard a noise from the study.
"Huh, what's Mom doing?"
"Did I hear her unleashing her fury?"
"Is she beating Chongchong?"
The sisters looked at each other, surprise flashing in their eyes.
Du Yaoyao quickly threw down the broom, helped Su Maomao, and walked quickly into the living room. The sisters came to the study door and opened it.
"Get out!" Su Nanyin raised her head and said in a low voice.
Maomao and Yaoyao shivered in fear, hastily retreated, turned, and hurried out.
"How can Mom be so harsh on Chongchong today, when she's never hit her before?"
The sisters, still shaken, looked at each other. Yaoyao silently walked into the living room and got a sofa cushion. She helped Su Maomao kneel down slowly, while she herself knelt firmly on the ground.
Even though they didn't know why their mother was furious with Shen Chongchong as soon as she returned home.
They could tell that Su Nanyin was truly angry!
They were afraid their mother would get sick from anger, and even more worried that Chongchong would be beaten badly.
But they dared not intervene, so they could only kneel silently, praying that their mother would show Chongchong some leniency for their sake.
Leniency?
Su Nanyin did not show any leniency!
She continued to swing her belt relentlessly, as if possessed.
Shen Chongchong's vision darkened from the pain, her fair skin already bruised, but she gritted her teeth and remained silent.
The more she endured, the angrier Su Nanyin became.
If Shen Chongchong had cried out for mercy, Su Nanyin would have softened quickly.
But Chongchong felt that she deserved the beating—
"This can't go on."
Du Yaoyao saw that the situation was dire and, in a moment of inspiration, quickly took out her phone and called Li Qianfan.
Shanghai.
Li Qianfan, who was still sleeping soundly, was woken by the phone call. Seeing that it was Yaoyao calling, he lazily answered, "Hello."
"Qianfan, something bad has happened."
Yaoyao's suppressed voice cried out, "Mom started beating Chongchong after returning from Shanghai. Maomao and I don't dare to ask why. She's beating her very severely. Her butt is already bruised purple, and she's still hitting her! Did you bully her? Is she taking it out on Chongchong because she's angry with you?"
"What? Guanyin is beating Chongchong? I bullied her? When did I ever bully her?"
Li Qianfan's sleepiness vanished, and he quickly sat up.
"You quickly call her and try to persuade her."
Yaoyao urged, then hung up.
"Why is she inexplicably beating Chongchong? Is she crazy?"
Li Qianfan muttered but didn't dare to delay, quickly calling Su Nanyin.
*Buzz buzz buzz.*
The phone vibrated on the table. Su Nanyin had to stop temporarily and pick up the phone.
Seeing the caller ID, she knew what was going on.
She glanced coldly at Maomao and Yaoyao, who were kneeling outside the study door, and answered the phone.
Li Qianfan asked anxiously, "Why are you hitting Chongchong?"
He spoke a bit sharply due to his urgency.
Su Nanyin's anger had not yet subsided.
Upon hearing this, she retorted, "What business is it of yours that I'm hitting Chongchong!?"
Li Qianfan was stunned and also got angry, "Why isn't it my business? She's my woman!"
Su Nanyin raised her eyebrows and said grimly, "I'm hitting your woman, what can you do to me?"
Li Qianfan blurted out, "Then you'll never see me again!"
*Bang.*
Su Nanyin's heart pounded.
It hurt a little.
But she said calmly, "Fine. I, Su Nanyin, swear to heaven. If I ever see Li Qianfan again, then let me."
"Guanyin!"
Li Qianfan finally realized something and quickly interrupted her.
Su Nanyin said nothing.
Li Qianfan said softly, "I, you, Chongchong, Yaoyao, and Maomao, we all need to be well. Whether it's you or Chongchong and the others. If anything happens to any of us, I won't know what to do."
Su Nanyin bit her lip hard, and the ferocity in her eyes slowly dissipated.
Li Qianfan said again, "Guanyin."
Su Nanyin: "I'm here."
Li Qianfan: "I, you, Chongchong, Yaoyao, and Maomao are a family. As long as the world doesn't end, we'll be a family that never separates."
Su Nanyin remained silent, but her eyes quickly softened.
Li Qianfan seized the opportunity, "Whether it's Chongchong or you, no matter what mistakes are made, I'll have your backs. With me here, our family's sky will not fall."
Su Nanyin replied in a low voice, "Mm."
Li Qianfan said, "Don't hit Chongchong anymore."
"I'll listen to you."
Su Nanyin bit her lip again and ended the call.
She put down the phone, walked to the study door, and yelled outside, "All of you, get out to the front."
Maomao and Yaoyao, who were kneeling there pretending to be good children, immediately got up, helped each other, and scurried away.
Despite how arrogant they were at the card table, challenging Su Nanyin, when Miss Su truly got angry, none of Maomao Caterpillar or Yaoyao dared to disobey.
They were absolutely as well-behaved as could be.
Su Nanyin closed the study door and turned to look at Chongchong, who was still kneeling there.
She then looked at the full moon that had turned bruised purple and felt self-reproach.
She really wanted to slap herself a few times to punish herself for hitting Chongchong so hard.
However, she would never apologize to Chongchong.
Nor would she admit her mistake.
She just sat on the chair and said in a tone as indifferent as possible, "Chongchong, will you resent me after I hit you?"
Isn't that a stupid question?
How could Chongchong dare to!
"Hmph, if you ever hide something from me again, I'll beat you to death."
Su Nanyin snorted coldly, got up, and hurried out of the study to find the medicine box.
She had to quickly eliminate the bruises on Chongchong.
Otherwise, Chongchong wouldn't be able to go to Shanghai. If she went to Shanghai, the brat would see it and feel sorry for her, and then scold her.
As it turned out, Su Nanyin worried for nothing.
When she came in with the medicine box, she found that Chongchong's full moon had regained its former radiance.
Even the slightest red mark was gone.
Su Nanyin was stunned.
After figuring out what had happened, the woman was both envious and jealous!
If she hadn't been afraid of the brat calling again, she would have definitely beaten Chongchong again.
Nine-thirty in the morning.
Shanghai.
Li Qianfan, still wondering why Guanyin had beaten Chongchong, suppressed the urge to call Chongchong to ask for the reason and walked into the bathroom.
He ran water to brush his teeth and wash his face.
He tidied up the fishnet stockings the Queen had left there, carefully folded them, and put them in the wardrobe.
He opened the door and walked out of the master bedroom—
Suddenly, suppressed crying came from the living room: "Xinkang! Baby!"
Li Qianfan looked down.
He saw Ma Rongna, holding her phone, stumble out of the guest room, her knees buckle, and collapse to the ground, not moving.
She had finally seen the news online about her beloved husband and child suffering a tragic fate.
She could not bear such a devastating blow and fainted on the spot.
"Alas, poor woman."
Li Qianfan sighed and walked down the stairs.