Chapter 437 - Xu Shanshan is Anxious
Chapter 437 of "Super Soldier in the City" opens with: Chapter 437: Chapter 444 Xu Shanshan is AnxiousXu Shanshan suddenly ran out again, grabbing Su... See what unfolds next!
Chapter 437: Chapter 444 Xu Shanshan is AnxiousXu Shanshan suddenly ran out again, grabbing Su Mengxinâs arm while she was sitting in the living room, and asked anxiously, "Sister Mengxin, what on earth is going on? Why are my sister and brother-in-law having a conflict?"
Su Mengxin turned her head to glance at Li Yifei in the kitchen and smiled, saying, "I donât really know. Their marital issues are beyond my understanding. But you donât need to worry; couples argue all the time. Itâs always a quarrel at the bedside and reconciliation at the foot of the bed."
"Itâs not like that. My sister isnât even staying at home; how can they make up in bed then?"
Su Mengxin shrugged and said, "Itâs up to them then. But itâs normal for couples to fight. How many couples in this world never argue?"
Su Mengxin stole another glance at Li Yifei, feeling a bit wistful in her heart. If she were with Li Yifei, what would they argue about? Daily necessities wouldnât be an issue for them, nor would household chores. Even if they didnât hire a maid, she would gladly tidy up their home with Li Yifei. It would be an enjoyment, so why would they get angry?
The only issue could be with their feelings. For instance, if Li Yifei were to cheat in the future. But Su Mengxin was open-minded about that. If a man liked to cheat, was it because the wife didnât satisfy the husband at home, or was the wife not doing well in some way? She believed she would do well and make Li Yifei enjoy being at home.
So after thinking it over, she couldnât find a reason for Li Yifei to argue with her. But wouldnât that make their life a bit boring? It seems she would have to deliberately provoke Li Yifei to add some atmosphere to their home.
"Sister Mengxin, whatâs wrong with you? Why didnât you respond when I was talking to you?" Xu Shanshan nudged Su Mengxin.
Su Mengxin came back to her senses and apologized, "I remembered something, and my mind wandered a bit. What did you say just now?"
Xu Shanshan rolled her eyes, realizing Su Mengxin zoned out while she was talking. She said, "I was asking you if thereâs a chance my sister and brother-in-law might get a divorce?"
"They wonât," Su Mengxin shook her head.
Xu Shanshan patted her chest and said, "Thatâs good, thatâs good. If they got divorced, it would ruin everything."
Puzzled, Su Mengxin looked at Xu Shanshan and said, "You donât even know the nature of their conflict, so why are you so afraid they might divorce? If your brother-in-law did something to wrong your sister, wouldnât you want them to get divorced?"
"Heâs doing things that wrong my sister anyway, and Iâve grown used to it. You have no idea how much effort it took to get them married. I canât let them divorce; otherwise, all my efforts would have been for nothing."
Xu Shanshanâs reasoning seemed convincing, but no matter how she thought about it, Su Mengxin felt that Xu Shanshanâs justification wasnât her true feelings. However, she figured Xu Shanshan wouldnât reveal more even if asked, so she didnât press further.
During dinner, Xu Shanshan kept staring at Li Yifei. Li Yifei shot her a look and said, "If you donât eat properly, Iâll finish everything."
Xu Shanshan, holding a crab and mindlessly twisting off its claws without eating, replied distractedly, "Go ahead, I donât really have an appetite."
At that moment, Su Mengxin stood up and said, "Alright, Iâve eaten enough. Iâm heading back now."
Li Yifei got up to see Su Mengxin out. As soon as he closed the door, Xu Shanshan had already come up, grabbing his arm and forcefully pulling him down onto the sofa. She stared into his eyes and said, "Now, tell me whatâs actually going on with you and my sister."
Facing Xu Shanshanâs gaze, Li Yifei couldnât help but wonder how his sister-in-law was so perceptive. As it seemed impossible to deceive her, and since he would need her help to coax Xu Yingying, he had no choice but to recount everything that happened today.
Xu Shanshan listened in shock, until finally she exclaimed, "Oh my, Ning Xinâer actually gave you a child. This sounds like a fairy tale. Brother-in-law, are you having some fantasy?"
Li Yifei, helplessly amused, said, "Do I have that much time to spend on fantasies? Sheâs really giving me a headache now."
"This is quite a bit of trouble. If Ning Xinâer just hated you, my sister wouldnât be so upset. After all, this happened several years ago, and you have no real feelings for her. But the fact that she had a child with you and says she likes you, thatâs what truly bothers my sister."
Indeed, Xu Shanshan didnât disappoint as Xu Yingyingâs twin. She instantly figured out the reason for her sisterâs distress.
"She may like me, but I donât have any feelings for her. Back then, we were more like enemies."
"But the most important issue is that she had a child, your child, so you canât ignore it as a father. Naturally, my sister has to consider this. If she continues to stay with you, sheâd have to accept the child, and Ning Xinâer, as the childâs mother, has declared her feelings for you. Wouldnât my sister also have to accept her?"
Xu Shanshanâs reasoning was accurate, which was why Li Yifei felt it was a deadlock.
"This is difficult. How could Ning Xinâer, a star, be so irrational to have a child with you?" Xu Shanshan pouted, continuously criticizing Ning Xinâerâs actions.
Seeing that Xu Shanshan showed no signs of stopping, Li Yifei had no choice but to pat her leg. Although the action was a bit ambiguous, both were too familiar for Li Yifei to worry about it. He said, "Stop talking about it now. What should I do?"
Xu Shanshan shrieked, "Oh, yes, what should I do now? I surely canât let you and my sister divorce. What would I do then?"
"What would you do?" Li Yifei asked, puzzled, looking at Xu Shanshan.
Xu Shanshan giggled mischievously, saying, "I finally found a brother-in-law Iâm satisfied with. If you and my sister divorced, who would pamper me like this, rub my feet so comfortably, chat, and hang out with me? If it were someone else, Iâd go crazy."
Li Yifei immediately broke into a cold sweat and said, "Shanshan, canât we stop talking about this?"
Xu Shanshan replied with an "oh," then grabbed Li Yifeiâs hand, saying, "Brother-in-law, you must stay with my sister for a lifetime. I beg you."
Li Yifei sighed and said, "Iâll try, but whether your sister can forgive me, I have no confidence."
Xu Shanshan immediately tilted her head to brainstorm ideas for Li Yifei, but he didnât adopt any of her suggestions, which all involved deceiving Xu Yingying in one way or another. Li Yifei, however, didnât want to lie to Xu Yingying anymore. These matters might cover up troubles for a while but couldnât do so for a lifetime. When exposed, the harm to Xu Yingying would be even greater, so Li Yifei decided to face everything head-on.
Moreover, Li Yifei had already prepared to lay everything bare, including Ye Yunzhuâs pregnancy. With the trouble Ning Xinâer already caused, if Ye Yunzhu kept the child, Xu Yingying would perhaps be unable to accept it.
That night, Li Yifei slept alone in the room, feeling somewhat emptyânot because there was no woman beside him, but because he had grown accustomed to Xu Yingying sleeping by his side. Even if they did nothing, just hearing Xu Yingyingâs breathing or smelling her scent put his mind at ease. Without Xu Yingying in the bed, everything seemed missing, which was terrifying.
The next day, Li Yifei arrived at the company, settling in his office for a while before He Fangqing called him in. He promptly made his way to He Fangqingâs office, glancing at Xu Yingyingâs office door as he passed. It was firmly shut; he had no idea if she was inside.
Upon entering He Fangqingâs office, he received a sideways glance from her as she remarked, "What are you even thinking, ending up with a child?"
After a night, Li Yifei had adjusted his mindset well, smiling slightly as he said, "I was quite surprised myself."
He Fangqing poured a cup of water for Li Yifei, sat with him on the sofa, and jokingly scolded, "Now youâre in trouble, leaving traces of your feelings everywhere and now seeds too."
"I had no choice. She didnât even consult me about this. How is Yingying doing now?"
"What do you think? She canât accept it. Sheâs been quite tolerant of you already; she never pressured for immediate cutoffs with your former lovers. Who knew this would result in a child, but a daughter too. If she accepted this, it would be strange."
Li Yifei calmly asked, "Did Yingying say what she wanted to do?"
"She said she wants to divorce you and let you be with Ning Xinâer. She doesnât want the child to be born without a father."
"Is that all?"
"But she canât let go of you. She didnât explicitly say it, but I can see it. Otherwise, she wouldnât be so torn."
Li Yifei realized that Xu Yingying would feel this way, responding, "Iâll respect Yingyingâs decision no matter what."
He Fangqing frowned and asked, "Donât you want to earnestly fight for it? If you sincerely reconcile with Yingying, she might forgive you."
Li Yifei smiled slightly and replied, "I certainly will try, but itâs not just Ning Xinâer who has my child. Ye Yunzhu is also pregnant, and aborting it would mean she canât have kids anymore. It needs to be born. Now without doing much, I have two children outside. How can I gain Yingyingâs forgiveness?"
He Fangqing was momentarily dumbfounded before saying, "Then itâs not just two. I have one too."
"What?" Li Yifeiâs eyes widened, staring blankly at He Fangqing.
Suddenly, He Fangqing snickered, "I was kidding. I wouldnât be that silly, having a child for no reason and inviting trouble."
Li Yifei, becoming startled by even a whisper of children, felt both exasperated and amused as he said, "Fangqing, please donât scare me. Hearing the word child in the past few days makes my heart falter."
"Thatâs what you get for leaving traces of affection everywhere. Had you been straightforward, there wouldnât be so many problems."
"Yes, anything done comes with consequences. My previous recklessness is catching up now, one after another."
Seeing Li Yifei looking tired, He Fangqing felt bad. She purposely joked earlier to relax Li Yifeiâs mind, yet it seemed he was heavily burdened by relationship issues these days. Subconsciously, she embraced Li Yifei, gently saying, "Donât be too conflicted; let it go with the flow. If you feel weary, come rest here. I promise you wonât feel pressured."