"Alright, Aunt."
As he was leaving, Li Zhiyan suddenly leaned in for a kiss, fleeting yet unmistakable.
It left Zhao Shumin's face burning with surprise.
"This kid..."
Zhao Shumin murmured softly, though a wave of heat swirled in her heart.
From frugal to lavish living is easy; from lavish to frugal, difficult indeed.
Ever since certain things happened with Li Zhiyan, the loneliness that Zhao Shumin had suppressed for years seemed impossible to quiet anymore.
"I hope Xiao Yan finds my grandniece suitable."
Zhao Shumin thought to herself.
While wishing for Li Zhiyan to follow the proper path, she also yearned to maintain their current relationship. Desire and reason intertwined, leaving her deeply conflicted.
…
This morning, Catherine didn't come to the office, which saved Li Zhiyan some trouble.
Yet somehow, he felt a bit unsatisfied about it.
He had been hoping to wage a firm battle against workplace bullying.
