Li Lianyi was the only descendant of the Li family who could visit Li Guyi’s residence at any time, and she was also the only one Li Guyi would personally visit.
If Li Guyi wished to see other disciples of the Li family, he would send a message, asking them to come to his residence.
Only Li Lianyi was an exception.
This showed Li Guyi’s regard and preference for Li Lianyi.
When Li Guyi arrived at Li Lianyi’s residence, she had just finished summarizing the development of the cancer drug.
Similar to her previous cancer drug research, the drug developed this time, while capable of treating cancer, could not cure it. It could only shrink malignant tumors and inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells.
If this drug were combined with Western medicine surgery, it would mark a significant step forward for humanity in the fight against cancer.
However, Li Lianyi was not satisfied; she wanted to do better and completely develop a cure for cancer.
“Grandpa, you’re here.”
Li Lianyi rose to greet Li Guyi as he entered.
“You guessed I would come?”
Li Guyi gave a wry smile. His regard and preference for Li Lianyi were not only because she inherited the Li family’s medical legacy but also because of her extraordinary intelligence.
No matter the situation, Li Lianyi would approach it from an objective perspective, analyze it calmly, and see through to its essence.
This ability was known and admired by many, but few could truly achieve it. Those who could were invariably exceptional individuals.
“Uncle Shanglai called me two days ago and told me about the events in Donghai. Today, he’s rarely returned to our ancestral land to find you, most likely because of this matter. And since this matter concerns me, it’s inevitable that you’d come to see me.”
As Li Lianyi spoke, she stepped forward to pour Li Guyi a glass of plain water.
She never drank beverages or tea, only plain water.
“Li Shanglai told me…”
Li Guyi took a sip of water and then recounted to Li Lianyi the meeting with Li Shanglai and the proposal.
“Uncle Shanglai appears to be acting for the good of the Li family, but in reality, he is blinded by self-interest.” Li Lianyi’s brow furrowed, a rare occurrence.
Li Guyi noticed this detail but showed no reaction, calmly saying, “Yes, he has completely forgotten the family tradition of the Li family. I’ve punished him by making him kneel in the courtyard for three days and three nights. After he seriously reflects, we will discuss further actions.”
This time, Li Lianyi remained silent.
She did not offer any opinion on the decision regarding Li Shanglai.
“Lianyi, what are your thoughts on this matter?”
Seeing Li Lianyi’s silence, Li Guyi spoke up and asked.
“Are you asking about Uncle Shanglai’s situation or Jiang Wuming’s?” Li Lianyi countered.
“Of course, it’s about Jiang Wuming,” Li Guyi replied.
“I have no thoughts.” Li Lianyi calmly shook her head.
“Oh?”
Li Guyi looked at Li Lianyi thoughtfully. “Ever since you met Jiang Wuming in Sujiang, you’ve been very interested in him, constantly paying attention to him, and even watched his life-and-death battle with Liu Xin.”
Hearing Li Guyi’s words, Li Lianyi remained composed.
She was not at all surprised that Li Guyi knew Jiang Wuming’s true identity.
If she could ascertain Jiang Wuming’s identity, Li Guyi certainly could too.
Moreover, as the head of the Li family, Li Guyi held an extraordinary position in Longguo. He had good personal relationships with Marshal Qi Wufu of the Military Department and even the leader of Longguo, allowing him to obtain information from them.
And Li Lianyi believed that Qi Wufu and the leader of Longguo must know the truth about Jiang Wuming!
“Lianyi, since you are interested in him, it implies you care about him and your engagement. In that case, with him acting like that, how can you have no thoughts?”
Li Guyi looked at Li Lianyi, puzzled.
In his eyes, Jiang Wuming was indeed outstanding, even surpassing his predecessors. His achievements in martial arts had surpassed Jiang Zhan at the same age and were unmatched among the younger generation!
But he knew Li Lianyi. He knew that Li Lianyi would absolutely not be interested in Jiang Wuming solely because of his achievements in martial arts, nor would she accommodate him for that reason!
He believed that Li Lianyi’s interest in Jiang Wuming must be because there was something about him that attracted her.
He thought that thing was most likely his character!
But Jiang Wuming clearly had character issues in the incident at the Donghai Hotel. How could Li Lianyi not care?
“You may not believe the rumors that Jiang Wuming was there to disrupt a wedding, but you believe that Jiang Wuming and that Huangfu Weixia have a romantic relationship, right?” Li Lianyi retorted.
“Yes, I do believe that,” Li Guyi nodded.
“Grandpa, I don’t know if their relationship will change after Huangfu Weixia’s engagement ceremony and the cancellation of the engagement. But I can be certain that before that, Jiang Wuming and Huangfu Weixia did not have that kind of relationship!”
Li Lianyi spoke with absolute certainty.
“Why?” Li Guyi asked again.
“Because I understand him.”
Li Lianyi said softly, “A man with true spirit would never hide behind his woman.
Jiang Wuming has risked his life for his brothers, and he has dared to oppose the Military Department to protect his family. He would surely become enraged for a woman he loves!
If Huangfu Weixia were truly his woman, then it wouldn’t matter if the Wei family and the Huangfu family were in the banquet hall that day. Even if the leader of Longguo and Qi Wufu were there, Jiang Wuming would have shielded Huangfu Weixia and taken all the blame himself!”
“Makes sense.”
Li Guyi’s eyes gleamed, and he agreed with Li Lianyi’s assessment.
Li Lianyi picked up her water glass and took a gentle sip.
The words she had just spoken were forceful, and she had shown rare emotional fluctuation.
She used the act of drinking water to regain her composure.
“Lianyi, since we’ve come this far, let’s talk more deeply,”
Li Guyi mused for a moment before speaking again. “I am very curious, what is it about Jiang Wuming that attracts you? Or rather, what is it that makes you not want to cancel this engagement?”
“Grandpa, these two questions are different in nature,”
Li Lianyi stated calmly. “For me, even if Jiang Wuming were useless, a beggar, or even dead, I would not actively cancel the engagement.
Because, before I meet someone who truly interests me, this engagement will grant me a lifetime of peace.”
Li Guyi listened without comment, signaling Li Lianyi to continue.
“As for the first question, there are two points.”
Li Lianyi continued, “First, it’s the quality of authenticity.
I haven’t met many people, but whether it’s royalty or elites from various fields, they live too falsely.
For various reasons, they wear invisible masks.
Jiang Wuming is the opposite. When he appears as the head of the War Dragon Hall, he wears a ghost mask, but his life is very real.
He is capable, values loyalty, is wise, and can also be reckless, acting according to his heart.”
“This point can be considered his character.”
Li Guyi nodded. This was also what he had thought.
After all, with Li Lianyi’s intelligence and ability to see through things, acting in front of her was a foolish endeavor—such a person would not attract Li Lianyi!
“What is the second point?” Li Guyi continued to ask.
“The men of the Jiang family once saved Longguo, and I want to see it happen a second time!”
As Li Lianyi spoke, a rare smile appeared on her face.
A smile that could topple cities.
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