Cultivation Daddy-Chapter 111: The Li Family

In every big family, there are rivalry and disputes. Everyone has some ambitions, especially those who pretend not to care are the ones to watch out for. The reason being, there are many branches within the same family. One main wife with many concubines, and as the children grew up, they began to fight for their own opportunity. This is precisely the main reason for their intense competition.

"Li Xinyue! I’m warning you! If you think because grandfather is here and you can say anything because you’re his favorite, I will make you regret it." Li Yiwei glared at Li Xinyue.

Li Xinyue laughed sarcastically: "Just because I don’t say it doesn’t mean others don’t know. Regarding brother Jain’s accident, I think you’re the one who is the most aware of that matter. If it weren’t for that accident, our Ease Courtyard wouldn’t have suffered this loss. You don’t even care about your brother and you’re blaming me? One thing you’re forgetting is, if it can happen to him, it can also happen to you."

"Shut up!!" Li Yiwei shouted. Li Yiwei was infuriated by Li Xinyue’s words but he didn’t dare to say too much. After all, when it comes to talking, Li Xinyue is an expert.

"You guys shouldn’t be fighting." Li Zhenghao said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes: "If Li Jain is doing well outside, it is a good thing for your Ease Courtyard. But then again, he is also a member of this family. Even though I don’t agree with Yiwei that he should come back and help with the family business, I still think he should help the family in ways he can. After all, he easily gives out a level 5 Sky Splitting Eagle to Fan Ruyin whose cultivation can’t even support it."

"What Zhenghao said makes sense." Said Li Mingze, Li Zhenghao younger brother: "Instead of giving out things to people who don’t have much use of it, he should help out his family members."

"Every word that comes out of your mouth is help. Let me ask you, when Li Jain was kicked out that day, did any of you try to help him out?" Li Xinyue stared fiercely at her elder brothers and spoke through gritted teeth.

"Xinyue..."

Someone called out, but as soon as they were met with Li Xinyue’s fierce eyes, they pretended not to say anything.

"Xinyue, you’re making a big deal out of nothing. Although we’re all family, we are an immediate family, not a nuclear family. Even if we want to help, when it comes to personal matters, we don’t dare to act rashly." Li Yushen said in a calm manner.

Although they were all related by blood, they’re really not related. Everyone is fighting for their own household, and Li Jain at the time was a ton in their flash.

He was loved by their grandfather and was given abundant resources just because he had a rare physique and a high talent for cultivation. No one expected he would end up in that accident.

Well, some did know... but it was all within their best interest so they didn’t point fingers.

Li Xinyue wasn’t persuaded by Li Yushen’s righteous speech, she sneered: "You’re right, my third brother’s situation is our Ease family issue and his success now is also our personal issue."

Those who were feeling self righteous were left speechless by her. The silence thickened, they didn’t know what to say next. But how could they pass on any opportunity that would benefit themselves?

Li Yiwei clenched his fists: "Enough with this! With grandfather presence, it’s not your turn to make decisions!" He finally said, forcing the words out through gritted teeth.

"Hmph!" Li Xinyue sneered but didn’t say anything else, she knows she can’t go too far.

"Ahem, Ahem." The old patriarch Li clears his throat after being called out, as if he had just woken up.

"Now, now, there’s no need to be too excited. This old man was in seclusion when Jain was thrown out by his parents. But I’m sure it was just out of anger. When a member of our family is doing well, it’s the entire family that is doing well. If you younger generation has such a mindset, the Li family will rise above other clans."

He looked at his grandchildren at the table and sighed.

It wasn’t their fault that they have such selfish thoughts. In the world of cultivation, survival is the top priority. And to survive, strength is required.

Even so, they have to be united and not taint the Li family legacy.

"We cannot let personal grievance overshadow the greater good of the family."

There’s a reason why there were only grandchildren at the table, not their parents nor their own children.

"So, is Li Jain coming back?" Li Yiwei asked with doubt

"That is for your parents and Li Jain’s himself to decide."

The dinner ended with unresolved tension, but one thing was clear, Li Jain is now someone that the old man has his eyes on. If they dare to touch him, they can’t imagine the consequences.

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Fan Ruyin left the Li family residence with her head down. Apart from interrogating her at the beginning, she became transparent throughout their discussion. They didn’t mention whether he has any lover or recommend her to persuade him.

But from everything that happened, she was sure that Li Jain will be invited back home and his mistakes will be forgiven. And if he transfers his business here, she can’t imagine how much his wealth will increase.

Fan Ruyin greedily wanted to be close to Li Jain. She envisioned herself at his side, basking in the glow of his success, enjoying the privileges that come with it.

Yet, she was in doubt. Even before Li Jain was met with misfortune, his parents didn’t accept her. After all, she was just a brothel girl.

As she walked down the street, her thoughts were still tangled with schemes and wishful ambition. She was planning an approach that would not just win her favor but also elevate her status.

Fan Ruyin cheered up again, making her way into a dark alley.

"This girl just doesn’t know when to give up." Said Chen Xiarong who was standing on the opposite side of the road with her arms crossed.

Her long hair flowed like a dark waterfall over her shoulders, framing her face with an air of defiance.

Chen Xiarong’s gaze was sharp, watching Fan Ruyin with a mixture of amusement and disdain: "What do you think you’re going to find in those shadows?" She mutters to herself.

She thinks Fan Ruyin was missing the bigger picture. Instead of scheming, she believes that Fan Ruyin should carry herself with honesty and try to build a good relationship with her children.

Because if she fails, they’ll be the only ones to help her. Unfortunately, Fan Ruyin is always imagining how glorious her life will be if she hooks up with wealthy men. Sigh... Ambition is just folly when there’s no strength to back it up.

"Why are you sighing? Did you encounter any trouble?" A voice sounded from behind her, breaking her train of thought.

Chen Xiarong turned and saw it was Li Xinyue, her eyes lit up immediately and she shook her head: "No, nothing. I’m just clouding my mind with random thoughts."

Li Xinyue raised an eyebrow with curiosity: "You always have thoughts running through that head of yours. Care to share?"

Chen Xiarong was stunned by Li Xinyue’s smile. As expected of the number one beauty in the city, her charm could disarm anyone. Li Xinyue’s eyes are very beautiful, and Chen Xiarong always finds herself getting lost in it.

"It’s Fan Ruyin, she’s lost in her ambitions again. Forgetting to know that ambition is a double edged sword. Without a solid foundation, it would lead to ruin." Chen Xiarong said, after shaking off the enchanting spell.

But after waiting for a long while, she didn’t hear anything from the person in front of her. She looked up in confusion and saw Li Xinyue staring at her intensely, her expression in deep thoughts.

"What?..." Chen Xiarong asked uneasily.

Li Xinyue retrieved her gaze and sighed: "Did you wait for me here for almost an hour to talk about Fan Ruyin?"

Chen Xiarong felt her heart quicken under Li Xinyue’s scrutiny, but she ignored the meaning in her words and said: "It’s not just about her, we are all included. We can’t let ambition cloud our views and judgement."

"Yes teacher, have a good night." Li Xinyue turned around with a wave of her hand.

Chen Xiarong hesitated and chased after her.

"Wait, Xinyue." She called, quickening her pace to match Li Xinyue’s stride: "I only brought Fan Ruyin matter up, because I didn’t know how to ask you out."

Li Xinyue halted in her stride and looked at Chen Xiarong in shock: "Ask me out? Like on a date?"

Chen Xiarong was also taken aback by her own words but she has already said it out loud, taking it back now will only make their relationship awkward.

"Yes, I thought we could enjoy a meal together. A new entertainment club opened downtown last night."

Chen Xiarong felt her heart was in her throat, if Li Xinyue refused now, she wouldn’t know what to do next. It’s true that she’s a smart business woman, but this is regarding a romantic relationship.

Li Xinyue’s eyes softened: "Honestly, I don’t know what to do with you. You kept me waiting for so long, I had no idea it’ll take you so many years to confess your feelings."

"So... Is this a yes?" Chen Xiarong asked hopefully.

"Of course, I mean, why not?" Li Xinyue bites her lip with a playful smile.

Chen Xiarong couldn’t believe her luck, as the number one beauty in South River City, Li Xinyue isn’t short of persuaders. Yet, here they were, an opportunity unfolding right before her. The two walked down the street hand in hand. The night air was tinged with a faint scent of cherry blossom, that shouldn’t have been there.