Li Qin lowered her head and shot Youyou a cold glance . No matter which angle she looked at his youthful face, she could only feel annoyance . The flames in her heart raged even more . She squinted her eyes, raised her hand, and swung it down his face . "You little bastard, stop pretending to be a good boy! What are you, anyway?! Get out of my way! It's all because of you!"
Youyou's face twisted to the side from the force of her slap . He slowly lowered his head and touched his cheek with his small hand . The strands of his bangs hid his eyes from view, thus except for his tightly pursed lips, his facial expression could not be seen .
Yun Shishi heard the commotion and rushed out of the kitchen . When she saw that Youyou had been hit, her anger was instantly provoked . With an aching heart, she dashed over to Youyou's side and held him in her embrace . Looking up, her eyes were cold .
Witnessing this, her father was unable to suppress his rage . He stood up and rushed toward Li Qin . He lifted his palm at her but was stopped mid-action by a tug at the hem of his clothes . Stunned, he lowered his head .
It was only then that Youyou lifted his small face . With a half-swollen face, he formed an elegant smile . "Grandpa, stop fighting! Youyou learned something in school today; if a family lives in harmony, all affairs will prosper!"
Yun Yecheng's hand halted mid-air . He hesitated for a moment before lowering it weakly . In his eyes, complicated emotions played . Li Qin was obviously scared by his anger, but, in the end, she saw him turn around to pour water for Youyou .
This child was so sensible that he gradually found having Li Qin for a wife as a misfortune to the family! He had thought of divorcing her but knew that the latter would make a scene . Moreover, it would be shameful if words got out around the neighborhood!
Yun Shishi cautiously observed the handprint on Youyou's face . With fear lingering in her heart, she raised her head and stared intently at Li Qin . She then got up and pulled Youyou along to the kitchen .
This dinner affair was dismal just like the ones before .
After Yun Na came back, the mood became even more depressing . Yun Na had never liked Yun Shishi from the very start . This was understandable, though . Yun Yecheng and Li Qin had pampered her like a little princess and showered her with lots of love ever since she was young .
However, one day, another 'daughter' barged into their harmonious family of three, and she snatched away more than half of her father's love . From then on, her father was no longer just hers . If there was anything good, he would not think of only her . If this were to happen to anyone, they would more or less be concerned as well .
Yun Shishi was perfect; she got good grades, was studious, and was patient with her . Because she was too good, her father loved Yun Shishi more . This was why Yun Na was unwilling to accept her and why she hated her so .
Back when Yun Na was undergoing her rebellious phase, she only felt jealousy toward and disdain for the 'outsider', Yun Shishi . Youyou needed not be mentioned, as she simply had no room for him! In her heart, he was just a bastard – born to a father but acknowledged by none!
Around the dining table, it was somewhat quiet .
From time to time, Youyou would pick up some food for Yun Yecheng, while Yun Shishi would share about interesting tidbits at work . The mood was then more relaxed .
Despite Li Qin and Yun Na not liking Youyou, they dared not be impudent or openly show it with Yun Yecheng around .
After dinner, Yun Yecheng received a phone call and had to head out . He reminded Yun Shishi of things and went off in a hurry .
Yun Shishi did not wish to stay long in this house, so she promptly cleared away the dishes and decided to wash them before leaving .
Youyou assisted his mother in washing the dishes by holding up bowls to her with his small hands . He was somewhat afraid of Li Qin and Yun Na, so after Yun Yecheng left, he stuck with Yun Shishi in the kitchen .
Chapter end
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