Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Looking at the different expressions on the faces of the three members of the Li family, Li Ying picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said in a cold tone, "Big brother and big sister, you don't need to get angry with me."

"I didn't mean to make things difficult for you just now. It's just that Xiao Ci's mother feels that the gap between Li Dong and Xiao Ci is too big."

Li Zhihua finally spoke, his voice not loud, but carrying an unprecedented penetrating power, "The gap?"

"If Xiao Song had said this in person, the Li family would definitely not have forced it."

"But I believe that Xiao Song is a well-behaved, sensible, and filial child, and he would not do such a thing."

"When she decided to be with Li Dong, she didn't consider any of these things at all."

"Even if the so-called gap really exists, I believe she doesn't care at all."

"On the contrary, Mr. Li's solo visit today is probably not as open and honest as you say, is it?"

"You chose this time because you wanted to take care of the two children?"

"I think Xiao Song is completely unaware of this and also opposes your visit today."

"In other words, you are filing for divorce on behalf of Xiao Song's mother today. Xiao Song was completely unaware of this from beginning to end and has expressed his opposition!"

"Am i right?"

Li Ying remained noncommittal, saying, "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"

"Xiao Ci disagrees, not because she is unaware of the gap between them, but because she doesn't want to hurt Li Dong or anyone in the Li family."

"On the contrary, if this marriage is insisted upon, it will be the greatest harm to Li Dong and the Li family!"

"The two of them being together now is completely forced."

"Even if Xiao Ci agrees, so what? If the building collapses in the future, does Li Dong have the ability to shoulder the burden?"

Li Zhihua seemed to have grasped something crucial, "You mean, is there some unavoidable hidden reason behind Xiao Ci's situation?"

Li Ying didn't explain further, but put down her teacup and tapped her fingertips lightly on the table twice. "Miss Li, you have also lived abroad before."

"The principle of marrying someone of equal social standing applies not only to China, but also to the West."

"What good would it do if two families with vastly different backgrounds were forced to come together? Would they necessarily be happy?"

"I believe that most of them end tragically!"

"I don't want to go into too much detail about Xiao Ci's family background. Firstly, you wouldn't believe me even if I told you, and secondly, knowing about it would only drag you into a deeper vortex."

"All I can say right now is that Xiao Ci's family background is very special and far more complicated than you think."

"Once the trouble behind Xiao Ci is exposed, the resulting vortex could be devastating!"

"When the time comes, your Li family will be at the center of the vortex and will inevitably be crushed to dust!"

"There are men who can shoulder the trouble for Xiaodong and Niannian, but it's definitely not Li Dong!"

"I'm not saying Li Dong isn't good enough, but he's too young and his starting point is too low."

"If he were given another 20 years, perhaps he could grow into a towering tree."

"At that time, he might have been able to protect Xiaoci and the child from the wind and rain!"

"But right now, Li Dong is still too inexperienced; he can't shoulder the responsibility for Xiao Ci."

"It's not too late to back down now. If he waits until the whirlpool hits, he won't even be able to protect himself, let alone the Li family. How can he protect Xiaoci or the child?"

"I'm not exaggerating, but doing this for their own good, and for the good of your Li family!"

"I really don't care about the so-called inheritance, and I know your Li family doesn't care either."

"What I care about is real trouble, the kind of trouble that's like tearing a hole in the sky!"

Li Zhihua stared into Li Ying's eyes and finally confirmed the fact.

From the moment she first saw Song Ci, she felt that this girl was not simple and that she was hiding some secret.

However, Li Zhihua did not think too deeply about it at the time, assuming that Song Ci had some family matters she did not want to disclose.

Now, with Li Ying's personal confirmation, Li Zhihua can finally be certain that Song Ci is indeed no ordinary child, and Li Ying's words were probably not an exaggeration.

Li Zhihua could tell that Li Ying hadn't lied.

However, Li Zhihua was aware of Tang Shi's identity.

Since Li Ying is Song Ci's biological mother, she must know even more clearly.

It's understandable that Li Dong couldn't handle the troubles behind Song Ci.

After all, Li Dong was just a grassroots police officer. No matter how famous he was, he was just a celebrity in the police force with some recognition.

They may still have some influence among the general public, but when faced with the vortex of power, they are insignificant and not worth mentioning!

But what about that older sister who wrote the Tang poem?

The deputy director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province, a figure of such rank, surely couldn't protect his own sister?

If that's the case, then just how big of a problem must this trouble that Li Ying is talking about be?

Is the building about to collapse?

If that's the case, then even if Li Dong and Song Ci persist, it might not be a good thing!

Only at this moment did Li Zhihua's attitude finally soften.

But it wasn't because he was afraid of Li Ying, nor was it because he was afraid of trouble.

Instead, she felt sorry for her nephew Li Dong, and even more so for her family.

The eldest brother and sister worked hard all their lives to raise their three children, and Li Dong has already become a successful person.

If the empire is truly on the verge of collapse, the Li family will surely be utterly destroyed by this massive wave!

Even if she tries her best, how many can she protect?

Thinking of this, Li Zhihua clenched his fist instantly, and a look of seriousness appeared in his eyes!

Seeing that Li Zhihua had fallen silent, Li Ying knew that her persuasion had worked.

Li Dong's parents were just ordinary people who had never seen anything special.

The reason they were able to withstand it just now was only the limit that an ordinary person could reach; it was the stubbornness inherent in the Li family.

To put it bluntly, Li Dong's parents didn't know what kind of harm this marriage would cause to Li Dong and the Li family, but Li Zhihua should have known!

After all, the only person in the Li family who has truly seen a lot is probably this aunt who failed in her business abroad.

If even Li Zhihua doesn't know, then the Li family has absolutely no hope!

So, if we can get Li Zhihua to agree, the rest will be easy!

Li Ying continued, her tone becoming more forceful, "Miss Li, I can tell you're not an ignorant woman."

"I imagine you've had similar experiences while you were abroad."

"In that case, you should understand that I wasn't exaggerating."

"Xiao Ci's mother did this not only for Xiao Ci's own good, but also for the good of your Li family!"

"Therefore, this marriage must be called off!"

Must we give up?

Li Zhihua repeated these four words, a faint, cold smile playing on his lips. "President Li, we live in a society governed by the rule of law, where marriage is a matter of freedom."

"Xiao Dong and Xiao Song have already obtained their marriage certificate and are protected by law."

"As an elder, even if you came to communicate on behalf of Xiao Song's mother, isn't it a bit too domineering to say 'it must be dropped'?"