Chapter 5556: Under the Shade
Chapter 5556: Chapter 5556: Under the Shade
He had abandoned the Li family’s splendor and glory, forging his own majestic path in life.
In the living room outside, Li Tianhao, the eldest son of the Li family, sat with a frosty expression. Having sat there for about half an hour, he grew impatient and glanced at the time. After doing so several times, he gestured to a servant, "Go, ask the two in the study to come to the living room."
"Yes, sir," the servant replied respectfully. Though Madam Li seemed to be in charge of the household, in reality, these servants were more swayed by Li Tianhao’s commands.
Weighing the situation between one who was aged and childless and another whose career was at its zenith, the servants all knew which side to choose. This was the Li household, and Li Tianhao was indeed the true master of the family.
Hearing the study door being knocked, the servant had yet to speak when Li Ronghuan already knew who had sent for him. A hint of mocking chill flashed in his eyes, "Your father can’t sit still anymore, come on, let’s go meet your dad."
Having said this, he patted the arms of his large seat and sprung to his feet with a "whoosh," as though he was heading not to the living room, but to a battlefield.
A battlefield brimming with danger and traps, where a single misstep could lead to utter destruction.
Having just come around from the desk, he suddenly stopped and sternly reminded Li Jinnian, "Your dad, he only thinks of himself. Anyone who crosses his interests, whether it’s his sons or his own brothers, he will show no mercy."
"I have been able to stir up trouble in the Li family for so long because your dad has made many moves behind the scenes. Right now, he’s positioned me directly against the old witch, while he sits back and waits to reap the benefits of our mutual destruction."
"I’m really concerned that he might try something with you, like insisting that you move back home. Jinnian, remember, you must never agree."
"I fear he’s made some disgraceful deals with the old witch behind closed doors, using you as a pawn, ready to discard you without a second thought once you’ve served your purpose."
Li Ronghuan knew all too well what his elder brother Li Tianhao was capable of. People say Li Chuhai resembles Old Master Li—bullshit. The one who truly resembles him is Li Tianhao!
Otherwise, why wouldn’t Old Master Li promote Li Chuhai but instead secretly support Li Tianhao?
Even the old witch thinks Li Tianhao climbed up on his own merits.
The art of deception—Old Master Li and his eldest son, Li Tianhao, worked flawlessly together, fooling everyone into thinking Old Master Li favored only the children of his second wife and despised his two sons from his first wife.
That’s not the case at all!
"Your dad is a schemer, just like your grandfather. Don’t think for a second that just because he’s not around and you have your own capabilities, it’s enough. He’s best at playing innocent. I’ve suffered under his hands as a child, and it wasn’t until I grew a bit wiser that I saw through the ruthless nature hidden behind Li Tianhao’s facade."
Li Ronghuan cared deeply for his nephew, and chose to share his true thoughts with Li Jinnian, even at the risk of displeasing him. It was a risk he had to take.
Actually, Li Jinnian was well aware of what kind of person his biological father was; he simply chose not to speak of it.
If Li Ronghuan said he suffered losses at his hands, then him, being the man’s own flesh and blood... Hah, he had suffered losses as well. Having been used by his biological father as a scapegoat, he had gone through a lot.
It could be said that Li Jinnian’s profound distrust of others stemmed from his father Li Tianhao.
Fortunately, there were Old Master Fu, Chief Engineer Fu, and Fu Yusheng of the Fu family who pulled Li Jinnian back from the edge. It was Chief Engineer Fu who strongly urged Li Jinnian to apply to military school and join the army, which led to the man Li Jinnian had become today.