Transmigrated into the Cannon Fodder's Daughter - Chapter 21.1
Editor: Aaghna
The dishes on the table looked and smelled fantastic, making people’s mouths water.
Unfortunately Li Xiao was the only one in the mood to eat.
Since she had nothing to do, she had come back just in time to eat dinner. She was cheerful as she happily freeloaded a meal.
Zhan Jiayin silently picked the grains of rice from her bowl. As a female celebrity, she had to maintain her weight and figure. Ordinarily, she rarely ate starch-filled foods and had one bite of rice per meal. While eating rice, occasionally, she’d glance up to resentfully look at Li Nanjue.
These past few days, Nanjue hadn’t said a word to her and was in a cold war with her. The only reason Zhan Jiayin had stayed for today’s dinner was because of her daughter, Fei’er.* The stiff atmosphere in the household was suffocating to Zhan Jiayin.
[T/N: *Term of endearment]
She couldn’t help but feel wronged. She had properly explained everything to Nanjue, so why did he still not believe her? Instead, he spent time mourning Xu Manqin and trying to make up to Li Xiao.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she was pitiful. The original guilt she once had faded into resentment and discontent towards Li Nanjue.
When Li Qianfei saw her mother’s eyes filled with tears, her heart felt like it was stabbed.
“Dad, were you taking advantage of the time I was gone and bullying Mom?” Li Qianfei coquettishly complained. She was an expert at this. Even though she knew Zhan Jiayin was faking it, she couldn’t blame her mother.
Li Nanjue’s expression was indifferent. “Your mother knows what she has done. She’s reflecting on her actions.”
For the past few days, whenever Li Nanjue went out, people would look at him with sympathy. They all knew Ren Shaotang had placed a green hat over his head. Although their expressions were comforting, he didn’t know how many people laughed at him in private for not being able to control his wife, especially since it had been only one year since their marriage.
Li Nanjue’s pride as a man has been wounded time and time again, and under such conditions, it’d be strange if he could forgive Zhan Jiayin easily. Furthermore, Zhan Jiayin had been acting as if she was the one who was wronged and was hurt by his ruthlessness. She was no longer as gentle and considerate as before.
In comparison to his late ex-wife…
The seeds of resentment toward Zhan Jiayin began to sprout in his heart. Although Manqin was malicious, she did it out of love for him.
Between the couple, one felt wronged and refused to back down while the other felt that their partner didn’t love them. Now, there was a wall formed between the two. Hence, the once loving couple became cold and detached.
Li Wianfei grit her teeth. Dad gave 10% of the company to Li Xiao, so why wasn’t Mom allowed to be angry. Previously, when Mom told her that Dad was going to give her and Older Brother 5% of the company, she was ecstatic and thought that they were Dad’s favorite children. But when she came back home, she had heard the news of Li Xiao gaining 10% of the company and was furious.
To this day, Li Xiao still thought her parents were fighting because of the property distribution.
Seeing Li Xiao’s faint smile from the corner of her eyes almost made her lose her grip on the chopsticks.
Li Xiao had succeeded in ripping apart their mother and father. Was she satisfied now?
If it wasn’t for the sake of maintaining her image in front of her father, Li Qianfei would’ve exploded.
Zhan Jiayin didn’t want her daughter to be angry on her behalf and anger Li Nanjue, so she quickly said, “I’m fine. I was just thinking about the script and got too into character and wasn’t able to snap out. It has nothing to do with your father.”
Zhan Jiayin weaseled her way out of the embarrassing situation.
Her excuse made sense but it still stabbed Li Nanjue through his heart. In her new drama, she was playing the role of Ren Shaotang’s lover. She said she couldn’t break out of her character, so did that mean she was in love with Ren Shaotang?
Hence, Li Nanjue’s expression darkened, and a cold aura emanated from his body. Anyone could tell he was in a terrible mood.
When Li Qianfei saw her mother’s stoic expression, she became even angrier. Dad had changed… and she didn’t know what Li Xiao had done in such a short time to change her Dad, who had once loved them dearly.
No, if this continued, what would happen if Dad lost his mind and gave everything to Li Xiao? The twins had been wronged for so many years. Would they have to continue to rely on Li Xiao?
Li Qianfei suddenly came up with an idea. She could inform her grandmother. Grandma loved the siblings, and if she knew what was going on, she would fight with Dad. Would Dad still have the guts to fight with Mom then? And having a common enemy would improve the relationship with Grandma and Mom. Then, Mom wouldn’t have to suffer grievances from her in-law all the time. Previously, Grandma and Mom got along, and Grandma helped protect them. Li Qianfei inevitably remembered her past. At that time, although Mom and her did not have any name for themselves, they were protected by Dad and Grandma and never suffered any losses.
When she thought of her plan, Li Qianfei’s eyebrows raised in satisfaction, and she couldn’t help but glance at Li Xiao. Li Qianfei would let Li Xiao be arrogant for a few more days.
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Li Xiao took a stroll in the garden.
During dinner, she was in a good mood and ate too much. As a result, her stomach felt uncomfortable and she decided to take a walk. Previously, the Li family garden was full of roses, a flower that Xu Manqin liked. After changing wives, the garden was filled with lilies, a flower that Zhan Jiayin liked.
Although Zheng Jiayin pissed off Li Xiao, Li Xiao couldn’t vent her anger on the innocent flowers. Instead, she leisurely strolled through the garden, admiring the flowers’ beauty. The night’s dim light accentuated the mystical lilies, and the scent that hovered around them was enough to intoxicate people.
“Elder Sister.” Li Qianfei’s crisp voice echoed from behind Li Xiao.
Li Xiao turned around to see her younger sister who was dressed in a graceful, tan dress. There was a sense of innocence in the way Li Qianfei looked at her.
“Are you taking a walk, too?” Li Xiao asked.
It seemed that wherever Li Xiao went, obstacles obstructed her path.
Li Qianfei walked toward her left side. Her surprised tone when she saw Li Xiao made it seem like their meeting was mere coincidence. “Oh, you’re not wearing the necklace I gave you?”
“It’s too heavy, so it hurts my neck when I wear it,” Li Xiao said.
Li Qianfei remained silent.
Li Xiao’s reasoning made Li Qianfei swallow her words.
Li Qianfei looked at the surrounding lilies and plucked a flower. She looked like she was reminiscing a past memory. “This flower reminds me of when I was little.”
Li Xiao silently watched her and was able to see she was feigning her emotions.
“Ten years ago, I saw lilies even more beautiful than these,” Li Qianfei said. “But the timing wasn’t good. At that time, I was kidnapped along with a little boy. It was at that mountain valley where I saw a whole field of lilies.”
“The necklace is really important to you. Why would you want to give it to me?” Li Xiao asked.
“Because my relationship with you is more important, so I want to give the things I love to you. My hope is that we can be loving sisters for our whole lives,” Li Qianfei said affectionately.
“Then, thank you.” Li Xiao stated.
Li Xiao ought to thank her. After all, Li Qianfei had just given her two billion.
Li Qianfei’s eyebrow twisted. She was unsatisfied with Li Xiao’s disinterested response and briefly slipped out of character. Lowering her gaze, Li Qianfei clenched her fists. After saying what she had planned out, she waited to see how her ‘beloved’ older sister would react.
Li Qianfei watched as Li Xiao peacefully strolled back to her room and let out a breath.
Li Qianfei took out her phone and searched for her grandmother’s phone number.
“Grandma, it’s me.”
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