Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

However, Mr. Li's situation is special; he has a heart condition and has just undergone surgery.

Song Ci didn't dare to tell Li's father about this, and so the matter has been dragging on until now.

Unexpectedly, it has become a powerful weapon in Li Ying's hands today!

Although the Li family was not of high social standing, they valued integrity the most.

If Li Ying were to expose this matter, Li's father would definitely not be able to accept the outcome.

If that were the case, I would truly become a sinner against the Li family.

Therefore, there is only one way to solve this problem.

She told the Li family everything, including the relationship between her eldest sister and Niannian.

This method can certainly resolve the hidden dangers between her and Li Dong, but it is also a blow to Niannian!

The "aunt" I've called for so many years turns out to be my biological mother.

The mother I've called "Mom" since I was a child has now become my aunt.

In addition, Li Dong is not her biological father, and her biological father is unable to acknowledge her.

This result is the cruelest for Niannian!

This is also the fundamental reason why Song Ci has been hesitant and has never known how to handle this matter.

This whole thing was a mistake from the start; there's no way to have the best of both worlds.

She will either hurt herself or hurt Nian Nian.

Song Ci didn't want to hurt Nian Nian, and she had been taking the initiative to shoulder everything.

But now, she has been driven to a dead end!

Looking at Li Ying, Song Ci said in disbelief, "You know better than I how much harm this will do to Niannian if it gets out."

"It's one thing if you don't care about my daughter, but could you really bring yourself to hurt this granddaughter?"

"Once Niannian's background is exposed, how much gossip and rumors will she have to endure?"

"You keep saying you love her, but do you really want to push her into the limelight?"

"Li Ying, don't make a child bear the burden of adult matters!"

Li Ying sneered, taking another step closer, her aura filled with oppressive force. "Song Ci, if I really didn't care about Niannian, I would have already exposed this matter. Would I have needed to wait until today?"

"The reason I didn't do that is because I'm thinking about this last bit of family ties. Don't push me too far!"

"I'm only giving you two choices: either divorce Li Dong and take Niannian to find Qin Zhiyuan."

"Either you or Li Dong, you'll be willing to take responsibility for your actions!"

"If the Li family is magnanimous and can pretend that none of this happened, then I have nothing to say!"

"Otherwise, you and Li Dong will have to bear any consequences yourselves!"

"Song Ci, this is not a threat."

"You know my temper; I always keep my word!"

"Also, I know the Li family loves you very much, and the people in the Li family like you very much, but don't take so-called family ties too seriously."

"In the face of blood ties and deception, even the deepest affections will shatter into pieces!"

Upstairs, the ward was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation, and Mr. Li's complexion had improved.

Seeing that Song Ci had not returned, Li Dong got up and left the ward.

He had only taken two steps when someone called out from behind, "Xiao Dong!"

Li Dong turned around and asked with a hint of surprise, "Auntie, is there something you need?"

Li Zhihua nodded, then looked to the side and said, "Come with me, I have something I want to tell you."

Li Dong smiled wryly, "Auntie, do you really have to tell me now?"

Li Zhihua countered, "What, is something urgent?"

Li Dong explained, "My senior sister hasn't come back for quite a while, and I wanted to go check on her to see if she's run into any trouble."

Li Zhihua frowned slightly.

She was truly more satisfied with Song Ci than ever before.

When she first returned to the Li family, she took a great liking to her niece-in-law.

I think Song Ci is knowledgeable and reasonable, and is impeccable both inside and out. She is an outstanding child.

However, after this period of contact and understanding, Li Zhihua's attitude has changed.

Firstly, Song Ci concealed the fact that Tang poetry was not Tang poetry.

Although the reason for this concealment may have been well-intentioned.

However, this is clearly not honest enough between husband and wife.

Secondly, it's today.

This woman, who called herself Aunt Song Ci, came to the Li family and caused a huge scene.

Not only did he humiliate her several times in conversation, but he also mocked the Li family for marrying into a wealthy family.

They looked down on Li Dong's background, his job, his efforts and future prospects, and even said to his face that the Li family was not worthy of the Song family's status.

Li Zhihua admitted that the Li family was not of high social standing.

But she didn't feel that Li Dong was unworthy of Song Ci in any way.

Even if your Song Ci is one of the seven fairies descended from heaven, does she still not eat grains?

Since we're all eating grains, what's the big deal about whether they're compatible or not?

Besides, the Li family really wasn't good enough for them before!

As for now, it's still up to debate who is unworthy of whom!

Even if we take a step back and assume that Li Dong is truly unworthy of Song Ci...

However, this marriage was not arranged by the Li family on their knees; rather, it was a result of the two people falling in love freely.

This relationship wasn't one-sided, but rather a mutual commitment between Li Dong and Li Dong.

Li Zhihua also saw in Song Ci the efforts this child had made for this relationship.

I wouldn't say I gave it my all, but I definitely used my true feelings.

Not only Li Dong, but also everyone in the Li family is dear to him!

It was for this reason that Li Zhihua accepted Song Ci.

It wasn't because Song Ci was so outstanding, but because she could tell that this girl truly cared about Li Dong and didn't have any of the spoiled, arrogant attitude of a young lady.

As a result, all this good impression has been shattered today.

That Li Ying was arrogant and domineering. She not only belittled the Li family to nothing, but even angered the eldest brother so much that he ended up in the hospital.

Even if Li Zhihua was very magnanimous, he still felt a little dissatisfied with Song Ci.

Although all of this had nothing to do with Song Ci, and Song Ci was completely unaware of it from beginning to end, it should not be blamed on Song Ci.

However, it cannot be denied that Li Ying caused a scene at the Li family because of Song Ci, nor can it be denied that Li's father almost suffered a mishap.

It is precisely because of this that the image of his niece-in-law, which was originally perfect in Li Zhihua's mind, has developed a crack today!

Normally, seeing Li Dong so caring towards Song Ci, and the couple's loving and happy relationship, Li Zhihua would be overjoyed.

But today, Li Zhihua had some reservations, raising an eyebrow and saying, "Xiao Song has hands and feet, he won't get lost, why are you so concerned about him?"

"Your dad just passed the critical period, and you, instead of staying in the ward to watch over him, rushed out like this just to look for someone?"

"Li Dong, oh Li Dong, what can I say about you?"

"I know Xiao Song is a good boy, but once you have a wife, you can't forget your parents!"

Hearing his aunt's scolding, Li Dong didn't argue or complain. He just stood there obediently.

After all, his aunt didn't know the inside story, and he was the only one in the entire Li family who could understand Song Ci's situation.

The reason I came out to look for her was because I was worried that Song Ci would have a conflict with Li Ying because of what happened today.

Since his aunt had already reminded him, Li Dong certainly didn't dare to argue. "Aunt, you're right. I was too hasty."

"By the way, what did you want to see me about?"