Chapter 3799: Disdain
Reborn at Boot Camp: General, Don't Mess Around!
Editor:Â Henyee Translations
As for her stepson, Li Jinnian⦠At the thought of this, a smile appeared in Zhong Jingyunâs eyes. All these years, her stepson had never properly returned home, nor did he have any intention of reconciling with her husband. Her husband had said many times that he raised a son for nothing, so her stepson naturally wouldnât become a stumbling block for her children to inherit the Li familyâs assets.
Her stepchild was abandoned by her husband. Her greatest rival, Li Chuhai, was already dead. What else could Second Old Madam Li do?
She was old and always surrounded Old Master Li. She didnât know much about the outside world. When Old Master Li handed over his power to her husband, Second Old Madam Li would have to rely on her family.
Li Jinnian didnât want to stay any longer.
He nodded slightly at Li Hao and walked in front of Old Master Li. He bowed slightly in a polite gesture and said calmly, âTake care of yourself. Iâll visit you the next time I come back.â
He had blood relations with his grandfather, which was something that couldnât be changed. He respected the old man a lot, but that was all.
Besides being close to the Fu family, there was another reason why Old Master Li didnât like Li Jinnian. He couldnât understand what his grandson was thinking.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The old master didnât like people and things that were out of his control. He didnât like them at all!
Hearing this, Old Master Liâs expression turned a little dark. However, he needed Li Jinnianâs help because of something. No matter how uncomfortable he was, he endured it for the time being and said, âIf you come home and visit me more often, Iâll be in pink health.
âItâs almost dinner time. You only come home a few times throughout the year. This time, your younger siblings are here. You should stay and have dinner with your family.â
He wanted to express his love for his grandson, but because he had never treated Li Jinnian like this, his words didnât sound as though they came from a place of concern. Instead, they sounded like an order.
Zhong Jingyun and her childrenâs expressions were a little tense. Zhong Jingyun and Li Hao were slightly better and didnât show much of their emotions. However, Li Xin couldnât hold it in and cried out, âGrandpa, you want him to stay for dinner? Arenât you worried that Grandma will be aggrieved? No, I donât approve of this!
âWhoâd like looking at this ice statue? Look at him. Heâs always so cold. Itâs as if our family owes him a lot of money. If I have to look at him, Iâll lose my appetite!â
Old Master Li suddenly wanted to keep a grandson he didnât like for dinner. Li Xin felt threatened. It was as if one meal was enough to destroy her status in the family.
This was what Second Old Madam Li liked about Li Xin. She was straightforward and could always say what she wanted to say but couldnât.
Before Zhong Jingyun could reprimand her, Second Old Madam Li hurriedly defended her. âGirl, youâre joking again. What do you mean by cold? Your brother is mature and steady. He doesnât like putting up appearances. Do you understand?â
âGrandma!â Li Xin wanted to say something, but Second Old Madam Li gave her a look and said softly, âYour grandpa said that you canât refute his words. Be more sensible.â
Li Xin was afraid of Old Master Li, so she replied with a soft âohâ. No matter how unwilling she was, she kept quiet.
Ever since Li Jinnian entered junior high, he never had any interactions with his stepmother. Li Hao and Li Xin liked to malign him. It wasnât that he didnât want to eat with his family; it was just that his family didnât like to sit at the same dining table as him.
There was no room for discussion. Li Jinnian didnât even look at the people who were looking at him. He replied indifferently, âNo, I still have something to settle. Iâll see you the next time I come back. Goodbye.â