Chapter 3800: Stepmother

Editor: Henyee Translations

Li Jinnian didn’t forget to nod at Second Old Madam Li.

In terms of etiquette, Li Jinnian had always been considerate. Even the picky Second Old Madam Li had nothing to say.

Zhong Jingyun heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that her stepson didn’t agree to Old Master Li’s orders to stay for dinner. Then, she saw Old Master Li’s expression change because of his rejection. He seemed to even feel more relaxed.

At this moment, she finally stood up and acted as an elder. She had been ignoring Li Jinnian’s presence up until now. “Jinnian has been very busy ever since he went to the military unit. He doesn’t have time to eat with his family. We understand.

“Just let Jinnian be at ease. It’s alright. We’re already used to it.”

Zhong Jingyun’s words were brilliant. She made her unhappiness because of Li Jinnian’s business known. As for the rest of the family, they were used to him being busy. Hence, it didn’t matter if he accompanied them or not. They could understand.

“Hao, go and send your brother off.” Zhong Jingyun added this sentence right on the heels of that. Her meaning was even more obvious.

She was afraid that Li Jinnian would change his mind and stay for dinner, so she was chasing him away.

Li Jinnian couldn’t see through his stepmother’s tricks when he was young. When he grew up, he became aware. Now, as soon as Zhong Jingyun opened her mouth, he knew what she would say.

Li Jinnian was clearly aware of everything, but he didn’t argue with his stepmother. To him, these arguments were meaningless. They were all unimportant people. He might as well stay at his maternal grandparents’ house.

Li Jinnian didn’t reject Li Hao’s farewell. He just nodded and left.

When Second Old Madam Li saw that Li Jinnian was really leaving without any intention of staying, she couldn’t help but feel anxious. She didn’t want Li Jinnian to stay, but this time, he had to stay.

“Old Master, you see…”

“If you hadn’t said anything, he would’ve stayed.” Although Old Master Li couldn’t understand his eldest grandson, he knew that no one could change his decision. He didn’t force Li Jinnian to stay. He glanced coldly at his incompetent second wife. He slammed the walking cane in his hand on the ground and got up to leave the living room with the help of the servants beside him.

With Li Hao and Li Xin around, today was not the time for him to speak to his eldest grandson. He needed to find another chance.

Li Xin was happy anyway. She sat obediently beside Second Old Madam Li and gently nudged her arm. She said adorably, “Grandma, just let him go. Why bother keeping him around? Brother and I will accompany you for dinner.

“If you’re still unhappy, I’ll ask Sister Jiayi to come over too.”

“Your Sister Jiayi isn’t coming over. She went to Nanguang to look for your Brother Kaiwei.” Second Old Madam Li didn’t want her stepson’s wife to notice anything amiss, so she immediately continued the topic. She patted the back of Li Xin’s hand lightly and sighed. “Talk to your Sister Jiayi more when you’re free. Make her happy.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll call Sister Jiayi tonight…” Li Xin said intimately. No one knew why, but Second Old Madam Li smiled brightly.

They were having fun in the living room. Meanwhile, Li Hao had walked out of the Li family’s mansion. He looked at the car parked outside, and his eyes darkened. Smiling, he asked Li Jinnian, who was preparing to drive, “Brother, you went to Dangui Garden first before coming home, right?

“Brother, you’ve been staying with the Fu family for a long time.”