Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

After a tender moment, Li Dong reluctantly let go of her. "It's still early, why don't you go back to sleep for a while?"

Song Ci shook her head. "Never mind, I still have to take Niannian to kindergarten later, and then go to the hospital to check on Dad's condition."

“My aunt stayed at the hospital all night yesterday, so I’ll take over for her today.”

Li Dong pulled Song Ci into his arms again. "Won't this interfere with your work?"

Song Ci explained, "It's okay. The workload isn't heavy these past two days, so being a little late won't hurt."

After saying this, Song Ci stood on tiptoe and straightened Li Dong's collar. "Today is your first day at your new workplace, so you need to dress smartly. Don't let people think you're too frivolous."

"Would you like me to pick you up from get off work tonight and show you your new office?"

Li Dong smiled and said, "Sure, but the environment in the mine might not be very good, and I'm afraid you might not like it."

Song Ci pouted and lightly punched Li Dong in the chest. "Li Dong, don't underestimate people, okay?"

"My previous work environment was much worse than you can imagine. Don't treat me like some pampered young lady who never lifts a finger!"

After getting ready and having breakfast,

Li Dong changed into a brand-new police uniform and went to Guodong Mining to report for duty.

After Song Ci dropped Nian Nian off at kindergarten, he rushed to the hospital.

On the way, Song Ci also bought some fruit and nutritional supplements.

Although the doctor said that Mr. Li was recovering well and would be discharged from the hospital in a few days.

But no matter what, Li's father was hospitalized because of his mother, so Song Ci felt somewhat guilty.

If my eldest sister hadn't been staying at home last night and couldn't get away, she definitely would have stayed at the hospital all night to take care of Mr. Li.

When Song Ci arrived at the hospital, Li's mother was already there.

Seeing the large bags and packages in Song Ci's hands, Li's mother scolded her, "You child, why did you buy so many things?"

“The doctor said I can be discharged in a few days. You’ve bought the hospital now, but when I’m discharged, I’ll have to go through the hassle of getting it back home.”

Song Ci said guiltily, "Mom, my eldest sister came yesterday. I couldn't help much at the hospital, so you have to let me show my filial piety, right?"

"Dad's hospitalization this time was all because I didn't handle things at home well."

"If you don't accept my filial piety, then I really won't have the face to be the daughter-in-law of the Li family..."

By the end, Song Ci's eyes had reddened.

Li's mother hugged her daughter-in-law tightly, saying with heartache, "Silly child, you've really suffered."

"It's all Xiao Dong's fault for being so useless. Otherwise, you wouldn't have to bear so much pressure!"

Lying in the hospital bed, Mr. Li also comforted her, saying, "Xiao Song, don't take this to heart, and don't let it cause any trouble with your mother."

"It's obvious that she cares about you. Plus, she's abroad and can't come back, so she doesn't know the situation back home."

"I'm being extra cautious because I'm afraid you've encountered a scammer."

"As for your aunt, although her words were a bit harsh, she was doing it for your own good."

"As long as you and Xiaodong are happy and fulfilled, and as long as Niannian can grow up safely, our Li family will definitely be your strongest support."

"Don't worry, as long as you, Song Ci, are willing to acknowledge your status as the daughter-in-law of the Li family, no one can take it away from you."

"If you're willing to stay in the Li family, then stay here. The Li family will always be your strongest support!"

Song Ci nodded. "Dad, Mom, thank you!"

After saying this, Song Ci turned her head and wiped the corner of her eye.

The reason she was able to persist in this marriage was not only because her relationship with Li Dong had developed to this point, but more importantly because the Li family made her feel warm.

Mr. Li's open-mindedness and tolerance, and Ms. Li's care and consideration, were experiences she had never had before.

Only in the Li family could she feel like a real person with flesh and blood, and have a complete family.

Li Zhihua stood aside, his gaze towards Song Ci now carrying a hint of complexity.

After last night's investigation, she had almost completely figured out Song Ci's background.

She is the granddaughter of the former Party Secretary, the apple of Secretary Song's eye, and has an older sister who is the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.

These identities all fell upon Song Ci, which was indeed dazzling enough.

This is why Li Zhihua felt he had some confidence and could support Li Dong and the Li family.

Otherwise, she really wouldn't know how to support Li Dong to the end.

Even if Li Dong knew the truth, he would probably back down.

The family background behind Song Ci is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people.

There are some goals that Li Dong has a chance to achieve, given his abilities and skills, as long as he is willing to work hard.

However, to acquire strength commensurate with Song Ci, it is no longer something that can be determined simply by ability and skill.

It's determined by bloodline; you're born with it, or you're not.

Not only is it absolutely impossible in this lifetime, but it's also impossible for future generations!

That's why Li Zhihua didn't tell anyone about the information he found out, not even Li Dong.

Song Ci's family background was simply too astonishing, and not something an ordinary person could accept in a short time.

Putting everything else aside, just look at the connections behind Song Ci. Even just one of them could probably cause the Li family a lot of trouble.

How can she explain this to her older brother?

You're saying that the highly respected old Party Secretary you used to talk about so often was Song Ci's maternal grandfather?

And her father and sister are Li Dong's superiors, high-ranking officials in the province.

If that were the case, she wasn't sure if her older brother could accept Song Ci's true identity!

The fact that Li's daughter-in-law is outstanding is one thing.

However, if someone is too outstanding, they will not be a help, but rather a hindrance.

When Song Ci's background is so outstanding that ordinary people can't catch up even if they spend their whole lives, then it's like a mountain standing in front of them!

With such a huge burden looming over their home, how are the elder brother and sister-in-law supposed to cope?

After thinking about it all night, Li Zhihua finally figured it out.

It is estimated that Song Ci did not dare to tell the truth about her background for these reasons, and even Li Dong was kept in the dark.

After all, these backgrounds are too shocking; even just one of them would be enough to make ordinary people hesitate.

Song Ci must also cherish her relationship with Li Dong very much, which is why she dared not gamble.

However, there was one thing Li Zhihua couldn't understand.

Judging from Song Ci's family background, the other party must be an extremely outstanding girl.

Excellent women are also very rational, even when it comes to relationships.

If Song Ci were truly worried about this, she wouldn't have started this relationship in the first place.

How could she have had a child with Li Dong and then get married in a flash?