I Just Mentioned It Casually

"Brother, it's like this…" Li Bowen interjected, "Although you don't plan for a grand wedding this time, you can't have no wedding at all, right? After all, you are the eldest son of our Li family, and Dad values you a lot. You're finally getting married, and it's a big deal. Of course, we should celebrate it properly."

Li Bowen appeared to be thinking for the sake of Li Haojue, but Li Haojue knew what kind of 'good' deeds his 'good' brother had done behind his back.

"Bowen is right. Even if it's not a big celebration, at least there should be a wedding. I don't know what the media will speculate if no wedding is held." Li Yourong said in a deep voice. "Moreover, Li Corporation is currently working on a collaboration with a foreign company. At this crucial moment, we can't afford any disturbances."

Li Haojue sneered. So, he wanted to hold a wedding ceremony to avoid criticism from outsiders. He looked at Li Yourong, "Father, since when do you care about public opinion? If you cared, you wouldn't have driven my mother away at all costs, eagerly bringing someone else in." His gaze swept over to where Fang Hui was sitting.

This was a forbidden topic in the Li family. Li Yourong's face changed instantly, and he slammed the table and stood up, "Li Haojue! Do you know what you're talking about? I can provide you with a comfortable life in the Li family, but I can also ruin everything you have instantly!"

Fang Hui disliked what Li Haojue had said too. She stood up, walked to Li Yourong, and consoled him, "Don't be angry, Yourong. The doctor said you need to stay calm recently, don't let this unfilial son provoke your anger and harm your health."

Li Yourong's chest heaved with rage and his face grew paler.

Fang Hui looked at Li Haojue, accusing him. "You still have the cheek to mention your mother. A maid who climbed into her master's bed, and gave birth to you, an illegitimate child. We haven't brought up these matters over the years, giving face to you and your mother. Your father has ignored the past and overlooked the lowly things your mother did. He raised you, and you should be grateful. But look at you now, what is your attitude toward your father?"

Li Bowen stood on the side, a clear schadenfreude hidden in his eyes. Under his and Fang Hui's manipulation, Li Haojue was completely despised by his father Li Yourong. Everything in the Li family could only belong to him!

Li Haojue's brows behind the mask furrowed tightly, and the hands placed on the wheelchair revealed prominent veins.

Seeing this, Li Bowen immediately stepped forward, in front of Li Yourong and Fang Hui, "Big Brother, Father made this decision for your good. After all, with your current condition… it's time to plan for the future."

When Li Yourong saw Li Haojue's state, he thought they might need to spend some effort to persuade him to agree to the wedding, or even resort to some special means to force him. Unexpectedly, Li Haojue suddenly smiled. "Father, I just mentioned it casually. Why are you so worked up? If you think we should have a wedding, then let's have it."

Fang Hui, seeing Li Haojue softening, became more aggressive, "Mentioned casually? How can you say that casually? Aren't you afraid of causing your father to fall sick from anger?" She wished she could drive this jinx out of the Li family as soon as possible!

"Li Haojue, in the future, be cautious with your words in this house. You should know what to say and what not to say without me reminding you," Li Yourong had suffered a lot from Li Haojue over the years but he couldn't simply drive Li Haojue out of the Li family. Back then, he made a promise to Li Haojue's mother. According to the agreement, he had to ensure Li Haojue's health and well-being until he got married and established himself, or else she would reveal the secret, even if it cost her life.

All these years, he had sent people to privately search for that woman, but it was as if she had vanished into thin air. No matter how hard he tried, he could not find her. The existence of Li Haojue's mother was like a ticking time bomb to Li Yourong!

"Don't worry. I won't be staying in this house for long." With that, Li Haojue slid his wheelchair towards his room.

"As expected, the b*stard child of a lowly person has no manners at all! He only knows how to cause chaos in the family! Jinx!" Fang Hui glared at Li Haojue, retreating back with intense hatred.

Li Haojue hadn't gone far, so these words reached his ears. Li Bowen pulled Fang Hui's arm and whispered, "Mom…" He was afraid that Li Haojue would suddenly go back on his word and not hold the wedding again. It wasn't easy for him to make him relent.