I Want A Lifetime With You

Chapter 338

Pei Huan wanted to follow him upstairs, but Shi Nuan stopped her in time. “Huan, have a seat.”

“But Bao—”

“Li Heng will take care of him. Come, have a seat. I need to ask you about your checkup.”

Pei Huan watched as Li Heng went upstairs with Bao. Fu Chengyan shot a look at Shi Nuan, shaking his head in exasperation before following behind Li Heng.

Li Heng took off Bao’s clothes and was cleaning him when he realized Fu Chengyan had followed him upstairs.

At his friend’s amused grin, he frowned. “Do you want to talk to me?”

Fu Chengyan crossed his arms as he studied how Li Heng took care of the kid attentively. “I can’t believe what I’m seeing.”

Li Heng swept his gaze over Fu Chengyan coolly. “I think you’re jealous of me.”

Fu Heng lifted a brow in response. “What happened today?”

Li Heng fell silent for some time before replying, “Li Cenbei’s back. What do you think happened?” He placed Bao on his bed and tucked the boy in before gesturing Fu Chengyan to head out with him.

Fu Chengyan gave a half-smile. “I heard you brought Huan to the Li Residence?”

Li Heng stopped in his tracks. “He’s back, so we need to play along.”

“Please protect Huan.”

“Of course. I don’t need you to remind me.” Li Heng scrunched up his brows. “What else do you have to say?”

“So you’re now a figurehead.” Fu Chengyan stated, seemingly enjoying his friend’s misfortune. “The head of Li clan is funny. He chose those useless rocks instead of a precious gemstone.”

Li Heng said nothing as Fu Chengyan continued, “What is your plan now?”

“We’ll see. Anyway, I wasn’t planning on staying in the Li Group, so I welcome his return.”

“The old man will be infuriated if he heard that.” Fu Chengyan patted Li Heng’s shoulder. “Ask for my help if you need anything from me.”

As Li Xinzhi dared to hurt someone from the Fu clan, Fu Chengyan would definitely take revenge.

Li Heng’s gaze lit up at his announcement. “I don’t need your help for now. But for the project you suggested earlier…”

“Got it,” Fu Chengyan smirked. “How is the preparation for your company in Sheen City going?”

“Jingxiu’s there, so I’m not in a hurry. But the price of the Li Group’s shares will drop soon, so you should take note of that. I can’t do anything. You and Jingxiu should take the necessary actions.” Li Heng then got to his feet. “It’s late, so I should go now.”

“Li Heng, she was at your place but why did you send her back?” Fu Chengyan commented coolly. Li Heng narrowed his eyes and met Fu Chengyan’s amused gaze. “You’re Huan’s brother, so you should be on her side instead of mine.”

The smile on Fu Chengyan’s face faded away. “She’s my sister, but May and I don’t get to spend time alone if she’s here. Li Heng, if you’re loyal friend, you would’ve gotten her this morning. You already have a son with her, but she’s still insisting on staying with me and May!”

Li Heng’s gaze darkened before he let out a chuckle. “Chengyan, are you jealous of me?”

“Get out!”

As Li Heng had predicted, the third day after Li Cenbei took charge of the Li Group, trouble broke out. Actually, on the first day Li Cenbei assumed his post, the sudden change had already caused an uproar among the employees.

They had no idea why Li Heng, the Managing Director of the Li Group, was dismissed from his post. After the incident, which happened eight years ago, the Li Group had never undergone such a drastic change.

Besides, since Li Heng took charge of the Li Group, he brought in new talents and fresh ideas. Now that Li Heng was nothing but a figurehead, his subordinates expressed their displeasure instantly. Many of them resigned while the rest of them just passed time at the office.

the Li Group was in hot water. No matter how capable Li Cenbei was, he couldn’t control these employees. After those companies who were collaborating with the Li Group immediately suspended their collaborations and demanded an explanation.

By now, the Li Group was in utter chaos.

Li Cenbei had expected this problem, but his hands were tied.

Li Xufan had always been working in the Project Management Department, so this was the first time he saw this grand spectacle. Their share prices dropped drastically while everyone speculated the Li Group was about to change hands.

However, the most important person involved in this situation was eating dinner peacefully with Aunt Zhang at home. Aunt Zhang had already glanced at him a few times, seemingly worried.

Li Heng placed his bowl down. “Aunt Zhang, you’ve been staring at me for some time. If you have something to say, just go on.”

Aunt Zhang sighed. “Heng, are you going to cut ties with the Li clan?”

“Aunt Zhang, you shouldn’t concern yourself with this matter. Some things just don’t belong to me.” Li Heng took a piece of meat and placed it in her bowl. “So don’t worry.”

“But, you’re not working now. How will you support Huan and Bao?” Aunt Zhang was worried. “I have some savings that can help.”

“Aunt Zhang, do you think I’m penniless after leaving the Li Group and the Li clan? Am I that useless?” Li Heng was amused by her reaction. “You really don’t have to worry. I can afford to support you, Huan and Bao!”

“Well,” Aunt Zhang sighed. “They are your family. How could they be so cruel? Also, your parents…”

Aunt Zhang used to be Bai Jing’s servant. When Bai Jing married Li Cennan, she followed her mistress to the Li clan. She had always felt that Li Heng’s parents didn’t care for him. “Can’t they say something in front of your grandfather?”

“Enough, Aunt Zhang. Did you cook the soup I asked for?”

“Yes, yes.” Aunt Zhang placed her cutlery down. “Heng, what is this for?”

“I’m going to the hospital to visit Mom.” Li Heng was talking about Pei Huan’s mother, Ning Xin. “With Huan and Bao.”

“Oh, good. You can take care of Heng and Bao as you’re no longer working. Bring them back as soon as possible. I can’t wait for Wuyun Residence to become lively.”

“Mm!”

Aunt Zhang gave the insulated food container to Li Heng. “Heng, you should eat more.”

“I’m full. Have a good rest. Goodbye.”

“Okay!”

Aunt Zhang watched as Li Heng left the house before she let out a deep sigh. Thirty minutes later, the doorbell rang. When Aunt Zhang opened the door, she was surprised to see Li Jing. “Ms. Li!”

“Aunt Zhang.” Li Jing smiled and looked inside. “Where is my brother?”

“Ms. Li, you came at a bad time. He just left not long ago.”

“Oh? Where did he go?” Li Jing seemed disappointed. “I thought he’s at home!” Since he’s just a figurehead at the Li Group now.

“Ms. Li, come on in!”

“No. Since he isn’t here, I shall leave.”

“Ms. Li, wait!” Aunt Zhang stopped her. “Heng went to visit Huan and Bao.”

“Pei Huan?” Li Jing froze. Upon recalling how Pei Huan angered Li Xinzhi back in the Li Residence, she let out a long sigh. “Do you know where they are?”

“They are at the hospital. Huan’s mother is sick, so he told me to prepare some soup for her. If you need to meet him urgently, you can go to the hospital. He should be there.”

When Li Heng arrived at the hospital, both Pei Huan and Bao were with Ning Xin. Fu Heng stood aside and looked on. At the sight, Li Heng broke into a smile.

Bao noticed him standing outside and struggled out of Pei Huan’s embrace. He ran to Li Heng and flung his arms around the latter’s thigh. “Daddy, I miss you so much!”

“Good boy. I miss you too!” Li Heng ruffled the little boy’s hair before picking him up. He strode into the ward and greeted everyone. “Dad, Mom, Huan.”

Pei Huan knitted her brows and ignored Li Heng. Shocked flashed across Ning Xin’s gaze when she heard Bao addressing Li Heng as “daddy.” A smile played on her lips. “Heng, you’re here. Have a seat!”

“Thank you, Mom.”

The frown on Pei Huan’s forehead deepened. As Fu Heng and Ning Xin were present, she said nothing.

“Good, you’re here. We were just talking about you.”

“Me?”

Li Heng placed Bao down and told him to go to Pei Huan. He unscrewed the insulated food container and said, “Aunt Zhang found out you were sick, so she cooked some soup for you. Here you go.” NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.

“Aunt Zhang?” Ning Xin was curious.Pei Huan immediately chimed in,

“She’s the housekeeper in Wuyun Residence. Back then, she took great care of me.”

“Oh, I see. Thank you,” Ning Xin answered. She had heard of this housekeeper’s name. Li Heng might be from the Li clan, but everyone in the upper class society knew he had grown up alone. It was Fu

Chengyan who told Ning Xin later on that the housekeeper was the one who brought Li Heng up. Hence, her impression of the Li clan had been very bad.

That was also why Ning Xin said nothing when Pei Huan divorced Li Heng. Now that she thought about it, the Li clan was indeed cruel. Li Xinzhi was ruthless toward both Pei Huan and his grandson, Li Heng.

“By the way, I heard you’ve left the Li Group.” Fu Heng looked at Li Heng, who nodded his head. “Yes.”

Fu Heng pursed his lips. “What will you do from now on? I won’t let you take my daughter and grandson if you can’t promise them a happy life.”

Upon hearing his words, Li Heng’s mouth curved up into a smile. “Dad, don’t worry. I promise her life will get better if she becomes my wife.”