Chapter 19: Touched

Chen Xiaodong saw Su Mengli’s photo and was instantly amazed. He desperately urged his mother to let her be with Su Guodong.

Chen Lan was a single mother, and her son was the most important thing to her. Since her son was so insistent, she had no choice but to agree.

However, she didn’t expect that when they met for the first time today, Su Mengli would have such an attitude.

Su Guodong hurriedly explained, “Don’t worry, feelings need to be cultivated. I will persuade Mengli.”

Chen Lan angrily said, “I don’t care. You promised my son that if he helped you pursue me, you would give him your daughter. So, as soon as your daughter sleeps with my son, we can get married!”

Su Guodong immediately said, “Alright, alright, I’ll do as you say. Is that okay?”

Then, the two returned to their seats. Su Guodong looked at his daughter and asked, “Mengli, your mom said you’re not living at home now?”

Su Mengli replied directly, “Yes, I’m staying at a friend’s house.”

At this moment, Ye Xue spoke up, “That’s right, Mengli is staying at my house, and it’s quite nice.”

Chen Lan glanced at Ye Xue and said, “It’s not very convenient for a girl like Mengli to stay at your place. Since Mengli doesn’t want to go home, why not come to our place? It’s good for her to be with your dad and have more contact with Xiaodong.”

Su Guodong added, “Yes, Aunt Chen is right. Mengli, you should come back!”

As the saying goes, “Opportunity knocks at the door.” By letting Su Mengli stay at their house, Chen Xiaodong would naturally have more opportunities.

If Su Mengli really couldn’t stand Chen Xiaodong, Chen Lan and Su Guodong could use some tricks to make them consummate their relationship. As long as they could deceive Su Mengli back, everything would be easier.

Upon hearing this, Su Mengli hesitated. She was indeed living comfortably at Ye Xue’s place. But it wasn’t her own home. Although it felt good to stay there, she felt a bit embarrassed. On the other hand, even though Chen Lan’s place was someone else’s home, at least her father would be there.

Because Su Mengli was completely disappointed in her mother’s behavior, her father’s importance in her heart had increased. She didn’t want to reject her own father.

At this moment, Ye Xue said, “Mengli, I have something to tell you. Let’s go somewhere else to talk.”

Su Mengli nodded and followed Ye Xue away.

Chen Lan looked at the two of them walking away and frowned, “Why can’t they just say it here? Why be so secretive? Su Guodong, let me tell you, you should keep your daughter away from her friend, so she won’t learn bad things.”

Ye Xue took Su Mengli to a more secluded place and took out her phone, showing Su Mengli a video.

In the video, it was the conversation between Su Guodong and Chen Lan earlier. When Su Mengli heard that she was being betrayed by her own father, her face turned pale, and her eyes turned red. “How could he do this? I’m his daughter!”

Ye Xue comforted her softly, “Mengli, not everyone is worthy of being a parent. Your parents don’t deserve you. They see you as a bargaining chip. In my opinion, you should stay away from them to avoid being sold and making money for others.”

Tears welled up in Su Mengli’s eyes. “Are they really my biological parents? How could they do this…”

Ye Xue said, “Mengli, don’t think too much about it. Let me tell you, I’ve seen your parents. Although they’re not ugly, they’re quite ordinary-looking. They don’t resemble you at all. It’s like two pheasants giving birth to a phoenix. Do you think you might not be their biological child? If you want, I can arrange a paternity test for you.”

Su Mengli wiped her tears and said, “No need, sis. Whether I’m their biological child or not doesn’t matter anymore. They treat me like this now, so I’ll just pretend I don’t have parents!”

Ye Xue listened and said, “Mengli, don’t think too much about it. Let me tell you, ever since I met you, we’ve gotten along quite well, not just because my brother likes you. From now on, I’ll be your real sister. If anyone dares to bully you, this gold medal lawyer sister will teach them a lesson!”

Su Mengli looked at Ye Xue, who was protecting her like a little calf, and felt deeply moved. During this period, her parents divorced, and now she found out that her parents saw her as a bargaining chip. Her heart was filled with sadness. Fortunately, Ye Xuan appeared in time and brought a ray of sunshine to her despair.

And Ye Xue felt the same way. Both she and her brother treated Su Mengli like family, and it made her truly feel warmth.

Therefore, Su Mengli said, “Sis, I’m fine. Let’s go.”

Ye Xue nodded and left with Su Mengli.

On Su Guodong’s side, more than twenty minutes had passed, but there was still no sign of them. Chen Lan complained, “What’s wrong with those two? Did they fall into a pit?”

Su Guodong shook his head and said, “I don’t know. Should you go to the ladies’ restroom and check?”

Chen Lan looked displeased. “How unlucky. We’re in the middle of a meal, and now I have to go to the restroom.”

She kicked the chair in annoyance and went to the restroom, but unfortunately, she found nothing. She returned to the private room and said, “Your daughter isn’t in the restroom, and she’s not anywhere else. Did they stand us up?”

Chen Xiaodong looked disappointed and asked his mother, “Mom, does Su Mengli not like me?”

Chen Lan looked at her son’s hopeful expression and said, “Don’t worry, son. Whether she likes you or not, as long as you like her, Mom will help you get her.”

Su Guodong, listen carefully. If you can’t bring Su Mengli to our house, then don’t bother coming to our door. Hmph!”

Then, Chen Lan and Chen Xiaodong angrily left, leaving Su Guodong with a bitter smile.

He didn’t expect that his daughter would stand him up like this for no reason and leave inexplicably.

He took out his phone and called Su Mengli, but unfortunately, no one answered.

At this moment, Ye Xue had already brought Su Mengli to the school gate. Ye Xue generously took out a bank card and said, “Mengli, there’s 100,000 yuan in this card. The password is on the back. Spend it as you like. If it’s not enough, let me know.”

Su Mengli immediately refused, “Sis, this really isn’t right. How can I take your money? And such a large sum.”

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