Seeing Li Xiuli's smug attitude, Li Xiulan felt a surge of anger. She glared at her, suppressing her fury, and questioned, "If this good fortune were offered to you, would you want it?"
Li Xiuli knew that Li Xiulan simply couldn't accept this matter for the moment. Who wouldn't want their descendants to prosper? Moreover, her purpose for coming here was to persuade Li Xiulan to accept this reality, to accept Zhang Wan'er.
Thinking of this, Li Xiuli's lips curved upwards. A kind smile graced her face as she took Li Xiulan's hand and said earnestly, "How can you be so ungrateful, old woman? This is a turning point heaven has granted your Gu family!"
Li Xiulan angrily pulled her hand away and snorted, "What turning point?"
"You must know that the child born to Zhang Wan'er is a treasure. I've heard the Zhang family dotes on this child. The Yang family, out of guilt towards her father, Yang Zhiguo, publicly declared that all of the Yang family's assets would be passed down to Zhang Wan'er. With this child, wouldn't the Yang family have to promote your son? After all, they want their niece and daughter to live a good life!" Li Xiuli smacked her lips after saying this.
To be honest, she didn't know what stroke of luck Li Xiulan's family had stumbled upon. They had gone from being country folk to city dwellers overnight, with money to burn. Most importantly, why was this Miss Zhang so insistent on Gu Xingdong?
She didn't think her own son was any worse than Gu Xingdong. After all, her son had a legitimate Kyoto household registration! How could he not be good enough for this Miss Zhang? Her son was intelligent and capable. If he inherited all of Zhang Wan'er's industries and was given sufficient opportunities, her family's life wouldn't be worse than the Gu family's.
She had really wanted to introduce Li Chen to Zhang Wan'er, but when she indirectly mentioned it to Zhang Wan'er, Zhang Wan'er had shown utter disdain for Li Chen's existence.
If it were in the past, she would have said Zhang Wan'er was ungrateful. But now, their family was barely managing in Kyoto. They were counting on the rewards Zhang Wan'er promised after the deed was done to survive, and she absolutely dared not offend this money god.
Seeing that her mouth was almost dry and Li Xiulan showed no sign of agreement, Li Xiuli became anxious. She frowned and continued, "I know you can't bear for your son and daughter-in-law to divorce, but have you considered that Chen Lishu has offended the He family? Without the He family's backing, how can she survive in Kyoto on her own abilities?
When the forces Chen Lishu offended come looking for trouble, can you be sure you can handle it? I was implicated because of this! Look at me, I almost lost my life for your family, and what is Chen Lishu doing? You can't even reach her!
If Miss Zhang hadn't arrived in time and provided that million yuan, your only relative in Kyoto would be gone! Think about it, although our childhood days were hard, didn't your older sister always defer to you? If I really died, would your conscience be clear?
This time it was me who got hurt, next time it could be you! Now that the He family's backing is gone, he'll be too preoccupied to help himself, and human weaknesses will be exposed. I can't clearly explain to you what your ultimate outcome will be, but I hope you can make better plans for your future and think about the lives of your descendants."
Li Xiulan knew that Li Xiuli's purpose for visiting today was to plead for Zhang Wan'er, to get her to accept Zhang Wan'er. She saw this very clearly. However, there was one thing she couldn't accept: the news that Zhang Wan'er was pregnant!
Thinking of this, Li Xiulan irritably covered her ears with her hands, her expression becoming increasingly impatient. She took a deep breath, then slowly said, "Sister, I don't want to talk about this right now. Please leave, I want to be alone!"
Seeing that she wasn't listening to advice, Li Xiuli's temper flared. She stood up and shouted, "I am your sister, how could I harm you? I've already used my life to teach you a lesson, yet you're so forgetful, it's simply unreasonable! Fine, I won't meddle in your affairs anymore. Whether you want to accept it or not, it's up to you!"
With that, Li Xiuli huffily turned and left the room.
When she reached the doorway, she saw Zhang Wan'er standing in the corner with a gloomy expression. A surge of anger stuck in Li Xiuli's throat. Then, a fawning smile appeared on her face as she approached Zhang Wan'er, saying, "This Li Xiulan is simply a stubborn mule. No matter what I say, she shows no signs of relenting.
Miss Zhang, why waste your time on their family? With your status, what kind of man can't you have? If you're really in dire need, I think my son is quite good. It's okay that you're pregnant; I'm old and looking forward to holding my grandson. I'll treat him as my own!
Don't worry, I will never be ungrateful like this family. I will treat you like my own daughter, providing you with the best in food, drink, and daily necessities, and I won't let you be affected by gossip. We will tell the outside world that this child belongs to our Li Chen."
Hearing Li Xiuli's words, Zhang Wan'er's expression turned as ugly as if she had eaten feces. She glared fiercely at Li Xiuli and, lowering her voice, questioned, "What makes him think he's worthy of me? The child in my womb is Gu Xingdong's! Whether they accept this child or not, they have to! Does it concern you?"
Li Xiuli's well-intentioned words were rejected. Her smile became stiff, and she cursed the woman mentally, but outwardly, she continued to fawn, "Yes, yes, yes, I wasn't thoughtful. Since that's the case, then I can only wish your plan success!
After all, I've said what I needed to say. The rest is up to you. Don't forget what you promised us when we cooperated. There's no more role for me now, and I hope Miss Zhang will fulfill your promise to us!"
"Get out, get out, get out! I don't want to see you again! You should know who I am. If you say anything you shouldn't, I have plenty of ways to make you disappear from Kyoto!" After threatening Li Xiuli, Zhang Wan'er tidied her appearance and then walked into Li Xiulan's room.
Watching Zhang Wan'er's retreating back, Li Xiuli disdainfully spat on the ground, then turned and left the courtyard.