Chapter 325: His Protection

Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Second Brother said, “Xiaoran, we should distribute his shares and assets is the most troublesome problem. Dad has always doted on you. Why don’t you mention the will to Dad?”

Everyone knew that it was a chore to make a will with Old Master Li because that person would be suspected of cursing Old Master Li. Old Master Li was very likely to fly into a rage because of this and kick him off the list of heirs.

Therefore, his brothers attempted to lead Huo Xiaoran into suggesting this.

Huo Xiaoran quietly listened to his brothers’ voices. Their attitude of forcing him to take responsibility for Old Master Li as his seniors made Huo Xiaoran frown unhappily.

He raised his head slightly and looked at his brothers. Although his brothers were many years older than him, their IQ and EQ could not be compared to his.

Huo Xiaoran smiled. “Do you remember that I’m the Li family’s flesh and blood now? When there were benefits back then, did you remember that I’m the Li family’s flesh and blood?”

The brothers choked on their words.

Third Brother pushed all the blame to Old Master Li, who was lying on the bed and could not say or move. He said, “Xiaoran, Daddy was healthy in the past. How could we bring up the topic?”

In other words, the old man was unwilling to give Huo Xiaoran any benefits in the past.

Huo Xiaoran pursed her lips and turned to look at Qiao An.

“An’an, why don’t you make up my mind for me?” The reason he’d let her decide was that he didn’t want to take matters into his own hands and make decisions that would upset her.

After all, Qiao An’s attitude towards the Li family was his priority.

The sisters-in-law judged others by themselves and knew that Qiao An was unwilling to let Huo Xiaoran get involved in the Li family’s matters. They simply said, “Xiaoran, men have always been in charge of this family’s matters. Besides, Qiao An has yet to enter the Li family. How can she be qualified to be the head of the Li family?”

Third Madam immediately echoed, “That’s right. Why ask women about men? Women have long hair and short horizons. Our opinions are not substantial enough.”

Huo Xiaoran looked at Madam Li and Third Madam Li with a sinister gaze and sneered. “That expression refers to women like you who only know how to gossip. My An’an is a top student from a famous university and has read more books than the rice you eat. Which descendant of the Li family is more knowledgeable than her? Women like you are ignorant and only know how to sow discord every day. Are you qualified to say that our An’an is knowledgeable?”

The group of women in the house lowered their heads in shame.

This was especially true for the Third Madam and Madam. They had once tried their best to suppress Qiao An and looked down on her lowly background. However, they did not expect Master Li and Huo Xiaoran to value Qiao An’s knowledge more and looked down on women like them who schemed against one another.

Li Zecheng looked at Qiao An in a daze. Qiao An stood in front of Huo Xiaoran submissively. She was gentle and looked peaceful.

Huo Xiaoran, on the other hand, turned into a vicious Asura and fought against everyone in the Li family on her behalf.

At that moment, Li Zecheng felt ashamed.

For the first time, he felt that he really couldn’t compare to Huo Xiaoran. Back when his mother had insulted Qiao An, he’d been silent. He felt that Qiao An should be filial to his mother. Because when a woman married a man, she should think of her husband as the sky.

At the time, Qiao An had lived an incredibly depressing life. There was no smile on her face.

After leaving the group speechless, Huo Xiaoran looked at Qiao An.

However, Qiao An followed her husband’s tune and smiled sweetly. “Brother Xiaoran, whether you want to sever ties with the Li family or rebuild it, just make the decision. I’ll support you.”

Huo Xiaoran’s heart ached for Qiao An. Qiao An was a dedicated person. As long as she fell in love with someone, she would treat them well with all her heart. She didn’t care about herself at all.

He put his arm around her shoulders. “You always think of others,” he said affectionately. “Then I can only think of you.”

Huo Xiaoran walked up to Madam and said, “Madam, do you also think that I, Huo Xiaoran, should bear the responsibility for everything that happens next?”

Madam naturally wanted Huo Xiaoran to return to the Li family. After all, the Huo Xiaoran today was not the Huo Xiaoran of the past. If he came to the Li family a few more times and released the signal that he had returned to the Li family, those business partners who had broken off ties with the Li family might turn around and curry favor with the Li family again.

“Xiaoran, your father shouldn’t have neglected you in the past, but he regrets it now. He still hopes that you can return to the Li family.”

Huo Xiaoran said, “Since you want me to return to the Li family, I’ll make a small request to everyone present. Qiao An is my wife. In my family, she’s the queen. I love her very much and dote on her. If she says anything to my brothers and sisters-in-law and does anything to make you unhappy, please tolerate her. If there’s anything, just come at me. If you make her unhappy, don’t blame me for being heartless.”

This display of strength was clearly a warning to everyone present that no one was allowed to bully Qiao An.

This upset the women present.

They were all women, but their lives were so different from Qiao An’s. It seemed as though she’d been born with the grace of a queen, and they’d all lived as her foil.

Wei Xin, who was at the side, gritted her teeth in jealousy. She hated Qiao An for passing her a mommy’s boy like Li Zecheng while she landed a wife-doting maniac like Huo Xiaoran.

She was indignant.

Still, the men were jumpy.

They felt that if Huo Xiaoran was willing to return to the Li family, it would be tantamount to sending a signal to the outside world that he had reconciled with the Li family. Then, their cold careers would quickly recover.

Therefore, they each warned their families, “Did you hear what Fourth Brother said? I hope that you can get along peacefully in the future. Whoever causes trouble again will be punished.” The eldest said sternly.

The women could only hide their unwillingness.

Madam agreed with her son and immediately instructed the nanny, “Go and tidy up Fourth Young Master’s room.”

Huo Xiaoran said, “There’s no need for that. The environment here is too simple. I’m afraid An’an won’t be able to get used to it, so let’s go home. We’ll come over to visit the Old Master tomorrow.”

With that, Huo Xiaoran pulled Qiao An away.

Li Zecheng couldn’t help but swallow as he looked at their interlocked fingers and Qiao An’s graceful figure.

His heart swelled with regret. Why hadn’t he realized before that Qiao An could be so beautiful?

He watched as Huo Xiaoran took Qiao An away. He thought that Qiao An would look back at him, but from the beginning to the end, Qiao An didn’t even look at him.

He was extremely disappointed.

Wei Xin held his hand and sneered, “Why? Are you tempted by her beauty again?”