TMLFDN 79

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Xie Li didn't forget how he had troubled Jiang Yuying yesterday. Whether it was lunch or dinner, he was exceptionally attentive. He even moved his chair slightly towards Jiang Yuying and personally served her a bowl of soup.

"Have some more nourishing soup; it aids digestion."

Jiang Yuying blushed and glanced discreetly at Xie Siyun, then whispered, "Our child is still here, what are you doing?" 

Xie Li didn't think much of it, maintaining a smile as he circled around Jiang Yuying like a big bad wolf. 

"It's fine; she's here. You go ahead and drink first."

Unable to refuse under Xie Li's urging, Jiang Yuying ended up drinking half a bowl more than usual.

Later that night, as they lay in bed, Xie Li's hand rested on Jiang Yuying's waist. Jiang Yuying tensed up, unsure whether to push him away. But for the sake of her own well-being, she spoke in a coquettish tone, "Honey, spare me, I really can't handle it."

Xie Li coughed, "What are you thinking? I'll just give you a massage."

His hand was large, with slender fingers, as he pressed them against Jiang Yuying's waist, massaging her back. Jiang Yuying's body relaxed, especially since she wasn't wearing a bra to bed, allowing Xie Li to massage her gracefully curved back.

Sometimes, when the pressure was too much, she would let out a soft moan.

Jiang Yuying found the massage quite comfortable, but she couldn't help but feel sorry for Xie Li. After he finished, Xie Li went to the bathroom. When he returned, there was still a hint of shower gel scent on him.

As both of them were nearing their forties, Jiang Yuying naturally knew what Xie Li had gone to do. She chuckled, her voice filled with allure. When she lifted the covers and lay down, she nestled into Xie Li's arms, her legs lifting and resting on his.

Xie Li felt a bit stiff and patted Jiang Yuying's thigh, making a loud "smack" sound.

"Don't be silly; let's just go to sleep."

After a good night's sleep, Xie Li went to the company the next day, energized. He instructed his assistant, Gao, to continue transferring assets while also bringing out past cases for further study.

Xie Li realized he had been working hard for the Xie Group. He had been studying tirelessly every day, even busier when he was trying to annul the marriage contract with the Wen family. When he took the college entrance exam, he probably worked just as hard.

Over the next few days, Xie Li's life was busy yet fulfilling. Overall, things were going well, especially with his relationship with Jiang Yuying improving. He continued to hover around her like a wolf, making Jiang Yuying dizzy with his attention. However, this time, Jiang Yuying insisted on using protection, and Xie Li didn't object, not wanting Jiang Yuying to rely solely on contraceptives.

Xie Li admitted he had misjudged his male compatriots. It wasn't that they were lascivious; everyone was lascivious. Once you indulged, it was hard to abstain.

Perhaps because Xie Li had been living such a good life these days, even the heavens couldn't bear it. Justice's hammer came crashing down on Xie Li's head.

That day, while he was still at the office, Gao knocked on the door.

"Sir, the old master called and asked you to come over tomorrow."

It took Xie Li a minute to realize who the old master was.

It was his original body's father, Xie Siqi's grandfather, who was now in a nursing home, chatting with a group of old folks every day and enjoying himself. Xie Li's father's name was Xie Junhe, who didn't appear much in the novel. By the time the male lead reached his prime, Xie Junhe was already a frail old man, often hospitalized due to illness. His greatest wish was to see his great-grandson.

So when Xie Junhe asked Xie Li to visit, Xie Li couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

Worried that his disguise might be uncovered by Xie Junhe.

"What's the matter?"

Gao wasn't a fool, so he understood that Xie Li was asking about the reason for Xie Junhe's summons. Normally, household matters like this weren't something Gao should know, but Xie Junhe must have had a reason for summoning Xie Li, and coincidentally, Gao happened to know.

"Today, Young Master Xie went to the nursing home, and shortly after leaving, the old master called."

Xie Li chuckled, putting down his pen. Leaning back in his chair, he sarcastically remarked about Xie Siqi, "Pathetic. You're all grown up, yet all you know how to do is tattle."

Straightening his clothes, he collected the documents he had been reading. With this matter at hand, he had no intention of continuing his studies. Xie Li instructed Gao to make arrangements and decided to go to the nearby shopping district.

As he was about to leave, he noticed that Xie Siqi wasn't in the secretary's office. It seemed he hadn't returned yet.

"Where did he go?"

Facing Xie Li's question, Gao replied promptly, "Young Master Xie didn't come back directly; he went to see his friends." Here, "friends" referred not to Shen Xiyue; if it were her, Gao would have mentioned her name directly. Most likely, Xie Siqi was meeting with male friends within his age group.

Xie Li nodded and didn't ask further.

After buying a gift for Jiang Yuying in the mall, Xie Li returned home without telling anyone. However, the next morning, as they were leaving, Xie Li didn't ask Xie Siqi to get in the car.

"Go to the company by yourself today."

Xie Siqi was puzzled, "Dad?"

Xie Li sat in the car, expressionless, and glanced at him. 

"Don't you know where I'm going?" 

With these words, Xie Siqi's feet were rooted in place. 

Once Xie Li's car left, the butler approached, "Young Master, I'll make other arrangements for you."