"Mom, maybe you should have another child early on. I can never catch up with you guys in this lifeti. You’re all sly foxes."
Only she would talk to her parents like this.
"What’s Jiang’s stance?"
ng iling finally brought it up; she initially didn’t want to ask.
"He said he would step in to solve it, but I told him not to, otherwise we’d break off all ties. Mom, I didn’t do anything wrong, did I? If I let him handle it, I’d be a total loser. Not just to others; I wouldn’t even be able to respect myself."
Not just stubborn.
But also proud.
However, this answer undoubtedly put ng iling at ease. After a mont of silence, she shifted the direction of the conversation.
"Mom is really curious."
"His official girlfriend works in East Sea regularly. Why did you rush to Kyoto?"
Concise.
Thought-provoking!
Shi Qianxi’s expression froze, overwheld with embarrassnt.
Being mutually understood is one thing, but laying it out in the open is another.
"Are you missing a brain cell?"
The following question hit her hard, leaving her defenseless. She couldn’t just say she’s like Song Jiang, acting out of loyalty, could she?
"I’m done talking to you!"
Director Shi unhappily and impatiently hung up the phone, stayed in the hotel room, took a deep breath, and then plopped down on the sofa.
She isn’t soone who likes to avoid conflicts; her past actions proved it. Her previous reluctance to go to Kyoto—
Well.
There was a bit of consideration in avoiding conflict.
And a more important reason.
Was that the timing wasn’t right!
Moreover, what Mom said made it seem like she’s being taken advantage of. Jinhai’s plan to invest and build a factory in Kyoto was initially part of Jinhai’s internal strategy. What did it have to do with anyone else?
Even if, stepping back, it’s as Mom implied, if she took the lead, she would be struggling along with Alexander, while Li Shuru would be instantly KO’d if swapped in, wouldn’t she?
She and Li Shuru are sisters now, mind you!
So, whether for public reasons or private ones, she’s determined to see it through, without shirking the responsibility.
After taking a deep breath, Shi Qianxi’s unfocused pupils gradually contracted, clenched her fingers, and picked up the phone again.
"Dad, Mom just called ."
Although her parents divorced, it didn’t have a significant impact on her. Jinhai was smoothly handed over to her, and she is still their only treasure.
"Did you get scolded?"
This is where a father’s aning exists.
No matter the situation, or how big the setback, just hearing his voice could ease the heart.
"You too, right?"
Shi Qianxi retorted.
Shi Zhenhua chuckled, "After all these years, I’m used to it."
"Dad, you’ve worked hard."
Upon hearing this, Shi Zhenhua was clearly taken aback, not expecting his daughter, who stood by her mother all this ti, would... shift her stance.
Well.
Perhaps it can’t even be considered a shift.
At the very least, she could empathize with him as her father, couldn’t she?
Shi Zhenhua chuckled in relief, profoundly remarked, "With you saying that, Dad has no regrets even if I die. So tell , is there anything you need Dad’s help with?"
"Dad, the way you say it makes it sound like I want you to charge into danger."
"Haha, you’re Daddy’s precious daughter. Even if you ask to face danger, I wouldn’t frown."
Sinking into the soft sofa, Shi Qianxi’s body was swallowed by it, and a smile appeared on her face.
"Really?"
"Of course it’s true. Your mom is trying to sow discord again, isn’t she? Don’t listen to her. Qian Qian, your mom loves you, but Dad’s love for you is no less than hers."
This beca a mont of rivalry.
"Dad, can you not be so corny."
Shi Qianxi helplessly responded.
"You know, your mom ca to interrogate at ho not long ago, saying if you’re aggrieved, she’d take back custody rights."
Shi Qianxi was speechless and choked up.
"Custody rights? Dad, are you kidding ? I’m an adult now!"
"I misspoke, but that was the gist of it. Qian Qian, you know, Dad can’t lose you."
Shi Qianxi sighed, sank into the sofa deeper, and couldn’t help but lift her left hand to her forehead, "Dad, I called you not to add to my troubles."
Rumor has it Shi Zhenhua is incredibly deep, insidious, and fearso.
But look.
Isn’t he just like a childish old boy?
"So just tell , what do you need Dad to do? I’m only old, not dead. As long as my daughter needs, Dad will..."
"If you keep rambling, I’ll hang up!"
The other end imdiately stopped.
"Mom told to pack up and return to East Sea with the team."
Shi Qianxi looked at the ceiling and whispered.
I think she’s right, but I still feel a little embarrassed."
"Your mom is an extrely smart person. Listening to her advice certainly won’t go wrong, but you’ve grown up and have your own thoughts. Sotis, what’s right might not necessarily make you happy. So, Qian Qian, whatever you choose, as long as it’s your own wish, Dad absolutely supports you."
Shi Qianxi chuckled again.
"Dad, I haven’t even said anything, how do you know what I’m thinking."
"No matter what you’re thinking, Dad won’t have objections. Your mom criticizes for being profit-focused, valuing Jinhai more than anything else in the world, and she isn’t entirely wrong. You know Dad used to have nothing, just like your newly acquainted Jiang. Jinhai is the culmination of my life and proof of my existence. I would give up my life for Jinhai. But what your mom says isn’t entirely right. I value Jinhai more than my life, but you are definitely more important than Jinhai."
"Dad, this isn’t a drama, why are you suddenly getting emotional."
Shi Qianxi laughed lightly.
"Sorry about that. Pass my apologies to any spectators."
No longer just a light laugh; this ti Shi Qianxi laughed out loud, particularly happily.
Shi Zhenhua didn’t interrupt, quietly listened to his daughter’s laughter, and probably his expression at that mont was akin to a father waiting outside the hospital delivery room, seeing his child being pushed out.
"Thanks, Dad."
Shi Qianxi’s voice suddenly beca especially relaxed, as if she’d shed all her burdens.
"I’m your Dad; no need to be so polite."
Shi Zhenhua’s tone also carried a hint of humor, "Qian Qian, don’t be too competitive. Although your mom and I have this flaw, you don’t have to inherit it. Learn from our strengths instead."
"Dad, are you siding with Mom now?"
Shi Zhenhua simply smiled.
"Sigh~" Shi Qianxi sighed, "I understand Mom’s point, but if I just go back without saying anything, in the future I really won’t be able to hold my head up in front of others. Even if I don’t have their power or influence, at least on a personal level, we should be equal, right?"
"Of course."
"So, I’ve thought it over. Even if I go back, I want to et them first. Maybe they’re waiting for too."
"Really thought it through?"
"Yes, absolutely thought it through."
The other end was silent for a mont before a probing sound ca through.
"Should Dad step in and give Jiang a call?"
"Dad, is this how you help ?"
Shi Qianxi replied, "How are you just like Mom, what’s it got to do with him!"
Shi Zhenhua laughed heartily.
"Great! You’re indeed my daughter, showing promise! Qian Qian, you’re Dad’s pride!"
"Then if the factory matter gets screwed up, Dad, you can’t bla ."
"A monk struggles for incense, a person strives for dignity. Why would Dad bla you? Don’t have any concerns, Dad is always your strong support!"
"Okay then."
Shi Qianxi breathed a sigh of relief, "With Dad’s word, I’m assured."
"But do keep yourself in check, don’t curse, don’t fight."
"..."
Truly an old child.
Shi Qianxi’s mouth curled, humd, "I’ll try my best."
"If you lose, co to Dad, Dad will stand up for you!"
"I wouldn’t co to you."
"Sigh, my daughter has grown up, has another man to rely on now."
"Hehe~"
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