Rebirth: I Became Mr.President's Beloved-Chapter 969
"What do you mean?"
At her age, Ouyang Qian could easily see through Tang Liโs intentions!
If what Tang Li said earlier was mere sophistry, now she was trying to push her own mess onto Ouyang Qian!
Noticing Lai Wenyan was also looking at her, obviously influenced by this illegitimate daughterโs provocation, Ouyang Qianโs heart sank. Before she could speak again, Tang Liโs voice came through: "I just hope Aunt Qian can put herself in my shoes." ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐๐จ๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ง๐๐น.๐ฐ๐ผ๐
At this moment, Tang Liโs tone was exceptionally forthright.
"I merely mentioned that Aunt Qian is aware of dadโs matters, and she gets this angry, thinking Iโm trying to sow discord between you and dad; likewise, Aunt Qian insists that I posted against dad without solid evidence, isnโt that also meant to alienate us as father and daughter?"
A fine way to alienate a father from his daughter.
Ouyang Qian almost wore her sneer openly.
This illegitimate daughter, what kind of father-daughter affection could she share with Lai Wenyan?
At most, itโs the daughter trying to land a good marriage to rely on her councilman father while he seeks connections through his son-in-law, both acting in false accord for mutual benefit!
No wonder theyโre father and daughter.
Both are equally opportunistic, serving whoever benefits them.
"I know, Aunt Qian has deep misunderstandings about me due to certain matters."
Facing Ouyang Qianโs cold gaze, Tang Li remained composed and frank: "But after all, weโre family. Minor squabbles aside, when trouble arises, we should unite against outsiders. Donโt you agree, Aunt Qian?"
... Minor squabbles.
It turns out her miscarriage and daughterโs confinement in a sanatorium were just minor squabbles.
Watching Tang Li pretend with all seriousness to be annoying, and remembering this was the product of her husbandโs betrayal, a deep-seated hatred erupted within Ouyang Qian. However, she didnโt forget her recent schemes and just coldly looked at Lai Wenyan: "You two really embody the loving father and obedient daughter."
After saying this, Ouyang Qian left the study.
Listening to the heavy sound of the door closing, Tang Li spoke to Lai Wenyan behind the desk: "Judging by Aunt Qianโs demeanor, she probably truly despises me now."
Lai Wenyan wasnโt concerned about the relationship between Tang Li and Ouyang Qian, so he ignored Tang Liโs โcomplaintโ, merely asking, "After seeing the online exposรฉ, isnโt there anything you want to ask me?"
Tang Li realized that Lai Wenyan wasnโt completely trusting her.
Lai Wenyanโs not interrupting Ouyang Qian was also a way to probe her.
"Iโm afraid if I ask, it might upset you, dad." Tang Li hesitated for a moment before speaking: "In the entertainment industry, itโs common to mislead and deceive. Having experienced it myself, I know how terrifying rumors can be. Without concrete evidence, I donโt want to act impulsively."
Lai Wenyan scrutinized Tang Liโs face, as if judging the truth of her words.
After about ten seconds, he slowly withdrew his gaze.
Then, Lai Wenyan spoke: "There are some things I originally intended to tell you after you got married, but since there are rumors now, I have to let you know ahead of time."
Tang Li subtly curled her lips.
This considerate tone, in her previous life, certainly would have deceived her.
"Dad, are you referring to..."
Lai Wenyan saw Tang Li hesitating to speak, and continued: "Thatโs right, before your grandpa got into trouble, he did leave a sum of assets."
"After he got into trouble, knowing he couldnโt protect those assets, he gave me an address before his last breath, telling me to find a way to leave something for you and your mother. But due to my duties... your mother went missing, and I couldnโt find her. So, it wasnโt until the following year that I returned to Diannan and went to the villa your grandpa mentioned."
