720 The Veteran

He said a few more sentences into the phone, largely suggesting that he wouldn't help block the matter.

The last sentence uttered was gentle but firm. "Uncle Gu, our family relationship should not be withered away on such matters. Nevermind… even if Grandfather was here I would still sing the same song."

He hung up and reached out to hold Xia Ling's hand again.

Xia Ling asked, "Is this matter putting you in a tight position?"

Li Lei said, "Don't worry about it, you're being too sensitive." Everything else paled in comparison to protecting her, so the choice to him was clear. It was not a tough decision for him at all.

However, she responded softly. "Thank you."

"Do you need to be so formal with me?" There was a tinge of annoyance in his voice as he felt that Xiao Ling was treating him like an outsider.