Chapter 81: Uncle Gets Into Big Trouble (2/2)

Shen Lingyao was listening at the door of the study, finally understanding her father’s perspective.

She wanted to immediately open the door and argue with Shen Kuo.

But just as her hand touched the doorknob, Shen Kuo’s next words came out, “Ding, I’ve always listened to you, but this time you need to listen to me. Let Yaoyao come with me to the provincial city this weekend.”

“If you don’t agree, I’ll have to immediately find Hongmei and ask her to return the twenty thousand yuan. I’m not joking.”

As Shen Kuo finished speaking,

Shen Lingyao’s movements froze.

She thought to herself, how could her father be so heartless?

Aunt Ding’s voice soon came from outside, “Old Shen, I know you want what’s best for our daughter, but this isn’t the right way. She…”

“Enough!”

Shen Kuo interrupted harshly and hurried back to his room, lying on the bed and covering himself with the blanket.

As a qualified father, he felt it was necessary to ensure his daughter led the life he envisioned.

And he wasn’t satisfied with himself.

When he was young and married Ding, he had silently vowed to make her the happiest woman in the world.

But even now, Ding was still bound by the daily grind.

Recalling their trip a few days ago, when Ding expressed envy and admiration after seeing the prosperous southern cities, Shen Kuo felt particularly uncomfortable, as if pricked by a rusty needle.

He had always wanted to provide Ding with a life in a big villa, driving luxury cars, and shopping with designer bags like a lady of leisure.

But his long struggle had only led him to be a minor office director, and his business ventures hadn’t succeeded.

His rival from those years had become a big boss by now.

Most importantly,

That very morning, his old rival had called to inquire about Ding’s well-being, his words full of arrogance and disdain, mocking Shen Kuo for not providing the life he had once promised Ding.

But Shen Kuo kept this to himself, burying it deep in his heart.

Therefore,

He didn’t want his beloved daughter to repeat the same mistakes!

He was willing to be the bad guy.

All for his daughter’s happiness.

Otherwise, his life would be filled with unending regrets.

“Dad, don’t be angry, I’ll go with you…”

After a while, Shen Lingyao entered the room.

“Good!”

Shen Kuo threw off the blanket, speaking joyfully, “Good girl, that’s right. You need to see more of the world and meet more people.”

Shen Lingyao returned to her room, tears streaming down uncontrollably.

Aunt Ding came over and patted her shoulder, “Yaoyao, just listen to him this time. Nothing is certain, right?”

“Don’t forget the saying, ‘Do not despise the poor youth.'”

“But don’t hate your dad, he’s doing this for your good.”

“Focus on your studies. I’ll cut some fruit for you. And keep an eye on Little Feng’s studies; make sure he doesn’t embarrass himself…”

After Aunt Ding left, Shen Lingyao hugged her teddy bear and walked to the window, first glancing at Zhao Qingfeng’s window, then looking up at the sky.

The sky was overcast, with clouds obscuring the moon, leaving only murky stars scattered around it.

She raised her hand as if trying to part the clouds, waving gently.

As if the sky heard her heart’s call, the clouds covering the moon slowly drifted apart.

This lifted her spirits, bringing a smile to her lips.

She wiped her tears, hugged her teddy bear tightly, and returned to her desk to study.

“No one can change my choice…” she quietly promised herself.

……………………

Elsewhere,

After spending over an hour on a navigation website at the internet café, Zhao Qingfeng made a more than thirty-minute call to Liu Li, then hurried home.

As soon as he entered, he saw Feng’s mother sitting on the sofa, sighing and counting money.

Zhao Qingfeng sat down beside her, “Mom, I have good news. Before the university entrance exams are over, I’ll receive…”

Before he could finish, his mother interrupted him, “Little Feng, do you have any more money? If you do, give me some more. Your uncle has gotten into big trouble…”

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