"This is my dad..." Li Xinli introduced several good friends to her own dad one by one.
"Comrade Xiao Lin, thank you so much." After greeting everyone, Father Li especially thanked Chuxia. He had heard from the Fang sisters that his daughter stayed at Chuxia’s place after leaving ho, and that’s why he ca today.
"Uncle, you’re too polite. Xinli and I get along very well, and she has helped a lot..." Glancing at the watch on her wrist, Chuxia looked at Father Li, "Uncle, what shift are you working today?"
"Morning shift..." Father Li looked at Chuxia in confusion, "Comrade Xiao Lin, is there sothing you need?"
Since it’s the morning shift, that ans today’s work is finished. Chuxia then invited him, "Since you’ve finished your shift today, why don’t you co over to my place for a chat? I bet you’re interested in Sister Xinli’s school life as well?"
As expected, Father Li initially wanted to refuse, but upon hearing Chuxia’s latter remark, he hesitated. He really wanted to know how his daughter was doing these days, and he also wanted to discuss his and his wife’s matters with her in detail.
Chuxia gave Li Xinli a wink.
After a brief hesitation, Li Xinli tugged on her father’s sleeve, "Dad, listen to Chuxia, she’s sincere."
"Alright, alright..." Father Li responded several tis and looked at Chuxia uneasily, "Always causing you trouble, sigh, ti and again, it’s so embarrassing."
Once they were at the Lin Family ho, Father Li felt even more uneasy.
His ho was a small two-bedroom apartnt, and compared to the house that the Lin family rented, it simply couldn’t compare.
In the Capital City, being able to afford such a residence definitely ant you weren’t ordinary.
Thus, upon entering the house, Father Li didn’t know where to place his hands and feet.
Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe noticed his nervousness and stopped what they were doing to sit down and chat with him. Gradually, Father Li began to relax.
Knowing that his daughter had been troubling the Lin family mbers for a while, he didn’t want to hide his own situation any longer. In front of everyone, he spoke about his divorce.
Even though this outco was expected, Li Xinli still felt a bit sad. Regardless of whether her mother loved her, as long as they weren’t divorced, it was ho; once divorced, she felt holess.
Thinking this way, tears began to fall uncontrollably.
"Little Li..." Father Li looked at his daughter helplessly, unsure what to say. He hadn’t expected her to react this way; he always thought she would be particularly happy to learn about the divorce.
"Dad, I’m okay..." Li Xinli forced a smile, "I just feel it’s a pity Dad has to live at the factory these days. Dad, don’t worry, I’ll work hard, and sooner or later, we’ll have our own ho where I will honor you."
"I know, I know..." Father Li quietly wiped his eye corner, "You’re a filial child, Dad always knew it. Initially, I wanted to wait a few days to tell you, but I feared your mom and sister might co looking for you unexpectedly, so I decided to tell you first."
"Dad, if you find soone suitable, start a family again. I won’t mind. If soone takes care of you, I’ll be at ease. You can tell her, even if she’s not my real mom, as long as she takes good care of you, I’ll respect her too..."
Chuxia and the others listened dumbfounded, thinking, is this how a daughter should act? Her dad just got divorced, and she’s encouraging him to find a new love—maybe that’s a bit too fast?
Though the daughter ant well, Father Li didn’t want to scold her. However, discussing this in front of so many people made him feel quite embarrassed. Helplessly, he said goodbye, "Now that you know Dad’s situation, I’ll head back and visit again in a few days." Then he bid farewell to each person.
After speaking, Li Xinli regretted her rashness. But at the ti, seeing her father so emaciated and troubled, noticing his graying temples, she fervently wished he’d quickly find a partner. Her dad lived a hard life; marriage was never his haven but rather his shackle. She hoped that in the latter part of his life, he could truly live comfortably and feel the happiness of marriage.
"Uncle, if you just leave like that, Xinli will cry all night..." Chuxia said as she pointed at Li Xinli’s eyes, "Uncle, look, her eyes are already red. These days, Xinli has been longing for you. No matter how well we treat her, we’re just friends; what she truly wishes for is the care of a relative.
Why don’t you stay for dinner with us? Don’t feel any burden; when they co over for dinner, they help with chores too. If you feel uncomfortable, how about cooking a dish you’re skilled at?"
"I..." Seeing his daughter’s anxious face, Father Li swallowed his rejection, "Alright, I’ll stay. Honestly, I did learn a thing or two from marriage; at the very least, I’m quite good at cooking. If you trust , let be in charge of the kitchen today, okay?"
Chuxia readily nodded, "Sure, you can take charge, and we’ll all be your assistants..." She said as she nudged Lin ngran sitting beside her, "Go wash the vegetables, that’s your task."
"At your service!" Lin ngran made a silly face at her, "As long as you’re not afraid of any bugs in it."
Chuxia nonchalantly waved her hand, "I’m not afraid; they’re high protein and nutritious."
"Auntie, Chuxia doesn’t even gag now, right?" Lin ngran looked at Zhao Yulan and inquired, but Zhao Yulan was on the phone and didn’t hear her at all.
"Ahhhh..." Within five minutes, Lin ngran raced out of the kitchen, bouncing around in a frenzy, leaving everyone stunned...(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations, monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian to read.)
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