Li Zong took a taxi, and my car was parked in the hotel parking lot.

After getting in the car, Xiaolong and I sat in the back. The child kept his head down. I consciously watched his small movements. Perhaps Pei Shiyu's attitude just now made him feel afraid, and now he looked like he'd done something wrong.

I then turned my gaze to the front, reflecting her entire face clearly in the rearview mirror. Her lips were tightly closed, her eyes focused on the road. However, the speed of the car was much slower, which showed that Xiaolong in the car gave her a sense of responsibility, and also gave Li Zong and me a little sense of security.

Pei Shiyu seemed to sense that I was looking at her. Suddenly, a cold gaze passed through the rearview mirror and glanced at me. Although it was only a brief moment, it made me feel very sharp. Fortunately, Li Zong's voice rang out in time, "Shiyu, your dad should dote on Xiaolong, why is he still scolding him? I think this child is quite well-behaved."

"I don't know. His personality has been very abnormal recently. He not only can't stand Xiaolong, but he even lectures me."

"It's no wonder he's emotional when such a big thing happened at home."

"That's no reason to vent his anger on us. I'm even sadder than him."

Li Zong lowered his voice and asked, "Did you tell Xiaolong?"

"No, he'll know when he grows up even if I don't tell him."

I turned my gaze to Xiaolong again. In a few minutes, he was already a little drowsy. Sitting in the safety seat, his head swayed from side to side from time to time. The family changes he was unaware of were only temporarily concealed. Maybe this was his fate, not worthy of growing up with his parents. His aunt was not gentle and considerate.

I turned my head and looked out the window. It was almost the New Year, and the passing shopping malls already had a festive atmosphere. They were decorated very festively, which attracted some customers, who stopped and lingered at the door before entering. It seemed that this kind of marketing model still worked for Chinese people who like to join in the fun.

"Lin Che, what are your plans for the New Year?" Li Zong asked me.

"No plans. The New Year is even more boring."

I replied to Li Zong dejectedly. I had indeed spent the past ten years or so like this. Even Xiao Wu was going home for the New Year. What else could I do besides sleeping to pass the time?

"Settle down and start a family sooner. Life will be different with a wife."

I didn't take up the topic. It was very slim at the moment. I would only pursue such a life if I had a plan. Now I just wanted to defeat Lin Hai. This was my only goal in this world, at least that was my current state of mind.

The clear ringtone of my cell phone came from my coat pocket, also waking up the sleeping Xiaolong. I looked at him before answering the phone. Xiaolong rubbed his eyes, seeming very unhappy...

"If you don't put your phone on silent, you have to answer when it rings. How annoying." Pei Shiyu's slightly impatient tone expressed her dissatisfaction with my behavior.

It was Xiao Wu calling. I swiped the answer button and asked, "Are you at the construction site?"

"Of course, haven't you finished your meal yet?"

"Not yet." I deliberately raised my voice to answer.

"What's going on? Don't you have the right to sit down?"

"I'll tell you when I get back. I'll hang up first."

Soon, the car arrived at the entrance of Li Zong's company. Pei Shiyu drove all the way inside before stopping. Before getting out of the car, Li Zong said to Xiaolong very affectionately, "Xiaolong, Uncle is leaving. Remember what I told you just now."

Xiaolong didn't answer. I waved my hand to say goodbye in time.

After Li Zong went in, Pei Shiyu didn't drive away immediately. She turned her head and looked at me and asked, "Aren't you getting out of the car?"

"Aren't you going home? I can get a ride along the way."

"Not on the way."

I didn't say anything more about her unpredictable attitude. I silently pulled the car door open and got out of the car directly. As soon as the door closed, I saw a plume of black smoke. I guessed that it was only possible to get this effect by stepping on the accelerator to the floor. Although I had been in contact with her a lot in the past few days, I still shouldn't expect her to change the terrible impression she had of me.

The old woman at the entrance was no longer setting up a stall here. She should be busy going to the construction site to do business these days.

There was a bus stop not far from the entrance. I stood for a while and couldn't get a taxi. Seeing the bus coming towards me was the only way to go to the construction site. The bus was very empty. I trotted a few steps and got on the bus.

Taking the bus at this time was faster than driving, because there was a dedicated bus lane. After driving for two stops, I saw Pei Shiyu's very conspicuous car, stuck between a white car and a black car. I didn't deliberately look at her as I passed by. My eyes stopped on the old man who had just gotten on the bus. The elderly man was carrying two small baskets of agricultural products. The driver was very careful and started the car after he was seated.

I began to carefully look at the old man. He should be over seventy years old. His whole body was hunched over due to his age. He was holding the carrying pole with his old hands, but his spirit was very good. Underneath his black cotton jacket were a pair of ordinary cotton shoes covered in dirt. There was no doubt that he was a hardworking old man, still busy at an age when he should be retired.

Soon, as the voice played, my destination arrived. I took a long step and got off the bus.

The construction site was just across the street. I could see Xiao Wu and the others gathered in a circle from a distance. The sound that came seemed to be arguing about something. I quickened my pace and squeezed into the crowd by running. I saw Lin Hai and Lin Yang at a glance. Judging from their tone, they seemed to be coming for me.

I shouted loudly, "What are you doing here?"

Lin Hai turned around quickly, and stretched out his fat hand to point at me and scold, "You beast, why did you hit Lin Yang?"

I forcefully waved his hand away, "Don't provoke me again. If you push me, believe it or not, I'll hit you too."

"I don't believe it. Try it!"

Before I could speak, Xiao Wu pushed Lin Hai hard very roughly. If Lin Yang hadn't supported him in time, he would have definitely fallen flat on his face.

I stood coldly opposite him. The more he spoke to Lin Yang, the more hatred filled my heart. The marriage with Pei Shiyu didn't work out. It couldn't be entirely blamed on me. Why should someone with good character be so guilty? A sinister thought suddenly popped into my head. If I got my hands on Pei Shiyu, wouldn't that mean the most hateful punishment for them?

Just as I was watching coldly, a few people suddenly jumped out from the side and pinned Xiao Wu directly to the ground. I quickly grabbed Lin Yang's neck, and said without a trace of affection, "Get out of here, or I'll strangle your son to death. Anyway, I've already been in jail once, and it's superfluous to live."

Lin Hai seemed to be sure that I wouldn't strangle him to death, and continued to order the two people, "Hit him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, I grabbed Lin Yang's hand and used my strength, making his face turn red as if he was about to suffocate. Then I pushed him out and slammed Lin Yang to the ground, rushed to Xiao Wu, and grabbed one of them.