Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Qi Sihui stared quietly at the woman sitting in front of her with a solemn expression. Her clear eyes revealed an unprecedented seriousness and concentration.

It was as if there was a crystal clear, flawless mirror hidden in her heart, which could easily reflect Hai Liu's truest thoughts and intentions deep in his heart, leaving all his schemes and considerations exposed.

She was clear in her mind, knowing every word and sentence that came out of Liu Haizhong's mouth. They were definitely not the kind of boring gossip that was made up without any basis.

He spoke these words solemnly only after he had pondered them over and over in his heart and carefully weighed the pros and cons.

And looking at his expression now, it seems so solemn and deep that it seems like it is about to condense into water drops.

In addition, he kept asking questions one after another like a machine gun, which was aggressive and intimidating.

It also shows how much importance he attaches to this matter.

Obviously, this family has regarded the issue of elderly care as a top priority that concerns life and death and affects the fate of the family.

The importance of this issue has even reached the core point that can influence the future development direction of the entire family.

Qi Sihui pondered over and over again in her mind, her thoughts clacking away like the beads on an abacus.

She couldn't help but sigh secretly, it seems that Liu Haizhong and the others really regard retirement as more important than anything else!

Originally, she still had a glimmer of hope in her heart, secretly thinking that if her parents insisted with a firm attitude and boldly proposed the idea of ​​letting Liu Guangqi marry into her family, maybe things would turn around.

However, when she witnessed the tense situation that was so tense and ready to explode, she knew it very well.

At this moment, this idea must not be easily spoken out.

Because if it is mentioned just once, it would probably be like lighting a powder keg, triggering a huge wave that is more turbulent and unstoppable than a tsunami.

By then, the entire situation will inevitably get completely out of control and instantly fall into an abyss of no return.

Therefore, the most urgent and critical task at the moment is to rack our brains to come up with all possible ways to stabilize this stubborn old couple.

Not only do you need to do your best to win their full trust, but you also need to find ways to gain their sincere recognition.

Otherwise, if she allowed them to continue to obstruct and oppose her marriage, then her marriage with Guangqi would be in jeopardy.

The road ahead is confusing and full of uncertainties, with insurmountable dangers and obstacles everywhere.

Faced with such a dilemma, what should we do?

If we really come to such a desperate situation where we can't advance or retreat, what will happen to the sincere and deep love between me and Guangqi?

Is it possible that in the end, faced with these endless obstacles, I can only helplessly choose to let go?

Qi Sihui suddenly had an idea, and her smart eyes fell on the two brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu who were standing next to them.

The corners of her mouth rose slightly, and she tried hard to force out a friendly and kind smile, trying to ease the heavy and suffocating atmosphere.

She turned to Liu Haizhong and said with a smile: "Besides, Uncle, Guangqi has two younger brothers. Guangtian and Guangfu are also filial and sensible children. They are always ready to serve you. Even if Guangqi is too busy with work or other things in the future, with them around, there will be no problem at home, right?"

Her voice was soft and pleasant, but in the room where the only sound was her breathing, it was particularly clear.

When Liu Haizhong heard Qi Sihui's words, he was stunned at first, as if he was struck by a sudden lightning. His whole body froze in an instant, and then his eyes suddenly became stern, and he immediately heard the subtle meaning hidden deep in her words.

He thought to himself that Qi Sihui really wanted to push the responsibility of elderly care onto Guangtian and Guangfu.

Before even entering the door, he began to plan the future so carefully. His mind was so meticulous and deep that it far exceeded my imagination.

This forced him to re-examine the girl in front of him, who seemed gentle and weak but was actually smart and cunning, just like re-examining a cunning fox.

Liu Haizhong's face suddenly turned gloomy, and at that moment, the whole room seemed to be plunged into darkness.

The originally relaxed and cheerful atmosphere in the room suddenly dropped as his expression changed, as if an invisible cold wind blew through, making people shiver.

He stood up straight, his eyes firm and cold, and rejected Qi Sihui without hesitation.

When he spoke, his tone was extremely stiff, just like the hardest and coldest ice in the dead of winter, without any warmth at all.

He said to Qi Sihui coldly, "Girl, what you said is really too outrageous! Supporting the elderly has always been the unshirkable and sacred responsibility and obligation of every child since ancient times. How can you so carelessly push it onto others?"

Then, Liu Haizhong turned his gaze to Guangqi who had been silent all this time, and continued earnestly but mercilessly: "Especially Guangqi, as the eldest son of the family, you should set an example and take the initiative to take the main responsibility of taking care of your parents in their later years. Instead of being like now, ignoring your own biological parents and only thinking about evading responsibility."

At this point, Liu Haizhong's voice rose slightly, with a hint of anger and dissatisfaction: "And you, Qi Sihui! I don't think you came here to solve this problem sincerely, but you have been racking your brains to find all kinds of excuses and trying every way to play tricks. Humph, let me tell you, as long as I, Liu Haizhong, am still alive, as long as you don't completely dispel these inappropriate thoughts, then the two of you will never be able to be together smoothly!"

His words were like cold bullets, shooting straight at Qi Sihui. Every word hit her heart hard, leaving her completely unable to resist.

The smile on Qi Sihui's face, which was as bright as a flower, froze in an instant, as if someone had cast an extremely powerful spell on her. She stood there like a wooden chicken, unable to move at all.

She never expected Liu Haizhong to be so resolute. She was flustered but tried to stay calm. She explained hastily, "Uncle, you really misunderstood me. I never meant to shirk my responsibility. I just wanted to say that our family is inextricably linked and responsible to each other. Guangqi's filial piety to you is beyond doubt. I will work with him to take good care of you and Auntie. I mentioned Guangtian and Guangfu just now just to express the unity and mutual assistance of our big family, not to push the responsibility to them."

Her eyes were full of sincerity and eagerness, trying to convince Liu Haizhong of her innocence.

Liu Guangqi stood aside, feeling extremely anxious. His forehead was already covered with fine beads of sweat. These beads of sweat gathered into bean-sized grains and rolled down his cheeks, which were flushed red with nervousness.

While wiping the sweat off his face with his hands, he stared closely at his father's every move. He knew very well that his father had a stubborn temper, and once he made up his mind about something, it would be like nails hammered into a plate of iron, and there would be no room for change.

Seeing the situation getting out of control, Liu Guangqi was extremely anxious. He quickly stepped forward and said carefully, "Dad, please don't be angry! Sihui definitely has no other intentions. She just wants to live a good life with me, and she has always had deep respect for you and mom."

"We have discussed this many times before. We already have a detailed and comprehensive plan for your retirement. We promise that we will handle it in a stable manner and will not let you down in the slightest!"

As he said this, Liu Guangqi's voice trembled slightly, mixed with fear and uneasiness that was hard to conceal, as if he was afraid that if he accidentally said something wrong, his father would ruthlessly separate this star-crossed couple.

At this time, the second aunt was witnessing the tense atmosphere nearby. She felt her heart tighten and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

The scene before my eyes was like a sweeping, fierce storm brewing; the heavy, depressing atmosphere permeated the air, making it almost hard to breathe.

So, she hurriedly persuaded him, "Boss, you must keep calm and don't be so impatient. Xiaohui may have just said something she didn't think of at the time, and maybe her original intention was good. Let's not be impulsive, but find a place to sit down quietly, and then discuss it calmly. We must not make the relationship so rigid, otherwise how can we get along in the future?"

There was a hint of pleading in her voice, hoping to calm the storm.

However, Liu Haizhong would not listen to anyone's persuasion at this time. His attitude was still as tough as an indestructible fortress, standing there, unable to be shaken.

His face was grim, and he shouted in a decisive tone: "No room for negotiation! Let's stop here for today. I no longer have the patience to continue discussing this topic. You should leave quickly, and don't mention this marriage again in the future!"

After saying this, his fierce gaze shot straight at everyone, and the determination contained in it made people dare not look directly at him.

Qi Sihui, who was standing aside, had her eyes gradually flushed and tears began to gather in her eyes. Her body trembled slightly and was on the verge of falling.

The crystal clear tears sparkled with faint light, filled with endless grievances and deep helplessness.

Despite this, she tried her best to control her emotions, biting her lips tightly to prevent the tears that had been swirling in her eyes for a long time from falling down easily.

She took a deep breath and said slowly in a trembling and slightly hoarse voice: "Uncle, please believe me, I know that what I said today may have caused you to misunderstand, but this is not my intention, it is all my fault. But even so, I still beg you to give me another precious chance, so that I have enough time to show you my sincerity. Guangqi and I are truly in love, this feeling is sincere and deep, we really don't want to part ways because of these trivial misunderstandings."

Before she finished her words, her throat began to choke unconsciously, as if every word she had just said had drained all her strength.

Liu Guangqi gazed at the pitiful Qi Sihui in front of him with burning eyes. His heart felt as if it was gently pricked by thousands of tiny needles, and his feeling of pity was beyond words.

He slowly turned his head and faced his father's serious and rigid face, and said in an almost pleading tone: "Dad! If you insist on opposing us being together, I'm afraid I will never be happy again in this life! It's hard to find a good girl like Sihui who is so kind, gentle and considerate! And we have already made up our minds that no matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter in the future, we will work together to overcome them. But why don't you want to believe in the sincere and deep feelings between us?"

At the end of his speech, his voice trembled unconsciously, and his originally clear and bright eyes were now filled with raging anger, mixed with endless unwillingness and grievance.

Qi Sihui, who was standing by, had already burst into tears, her heart filled with deep regret.

She kept blaming herself for being too impulsive and reckless, saying the wrong thing and making the old man so angry.

If she had known in advance that these words would cause such a storm, even if she had a hundred times the courage, she would never dare to utter a single word!

However, now that things have come to this, any further explanation seems to be futile.

So she could only stand there quietly, motionless like a sculpture.

Crystal clear tears rolled back and forth in her eyes, but she forced herself not to let them fall, fearing that once the dam broke, it would be out of control.

At the same time, her fair and delicate little hands tightly grasped the corner of her clothes. Due to excessive force, a layer of paleness had already appeared on her finger joints.

It seems that only in this way can I give myself a little bit of strength and courage, so that I can have enough confidence to deal with the current unexpected and difficult situation.

Looking at Liu Guangqi again, I saw that he was so angry that his face turned red like a ripe tomato, and the blue veins on both sides of his neck were bulging out like little green snakes crawling around.

At this moment, the burning heart in his chest was beating violently, continuously spewing out surging flames of anger, mercilessly hitting his already fragile rational defense line that was on the verge of collapse.

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