Just as he touched his pocket, the bodyguard behind him passed him a cigarette and lit it for him.
The smoke ring hung in front of him for a while before finally dispersing. September and October were the two months with the best weather in the capital. There was no fog or haze.
The only thing that made him unsatisfied was that the weather was slowly turning cold. The cold spread from the soles of his feet to the rest of his body. For someone like him who couldn't walk well, it wouldn't be easy.
After he finished smoking, he put out the cigarette and threw it into the bin. After turning two corners, he went to the hotel that he had booked in advance.
Li Wen stood at the entrance of the hotel and looked around. When she saw Li Aijun, she quickly waved and shouted, "Dad, I'm here."
As soon as the red light turned green, she crossed the road and ran to Li Aijun's side to support him.
Li Aijun said, "I'm not paralyzed yet. You don't have to support me like this. Is your mom here? "
He was very happy that his stepdaughter was filial to him and knew what was good for her.
Li Wen said, "She just arrived and was chatting with them. She was the one who asked me to come down and pick you up. She was afraid that you wouldn't know the way."
Li Aijun asked, "How do Tan Tao's parents treat you? If not, we won't agree no matter what. It's not like my daughter can't get married and won't be bullied. Remember, even if you don't do it for yourself, you have to think about me. I've never been embarrassed in my life. My daughter is getting married at such an old age, so I should be happy and proud. Don't let me get the cold shoulder. "
You Mingyue had been urging her daughter to get married, and Li Wen was frustrated. They even quarreled with each other at home. Li Aijun was worried that Li Wen was forced to get married in a hurry, and he didn't want her to think that the Li family couldn't tolerate her.
To be honest, he had always treated her as his own daughter.
After crossing the road, they stood at the bottom of the steps of the hotel. Li Wen held Li Aijun's arm and wasn't in a hurry to go in. She lowered her head and said seriously, "Dad, thank you."
When she entered the Li family, she had just started elementary school. She still remembered the day he and her mother got their marriage certificate and she called him uncle as usual.
Unexpectedly, he caressed her head and handed her a big red packet with a smile. He said loudly, "Silly girl, from now on, you have to call me dad."
She called him father in a crisp voice. She was very happy and sincerely felt that he was worthy to be her father.
Her biological father was a truck driver. Ever since she was young, she had lived in the fear that he created for her. After drinking, he would beat people up. After losing money, he would beat people up. She had never seen him in a normal mood.
His mother had been severely beaten by him. She was often covered in injuries, and he would carry her on the streets late at night.
Later on, he got into a car accident. Her mother cried, but she didn't shed a single tear. Every time her relatives called her to ask her to visit her biological father's grave, she would always refuse. Her biological grandmother valued boys over girls. Ever since she could remember, she had been called a slut and a nuisance. She would never be nice to her.
However, her stepfather kept persuading her that it was her father, and it was not too much for him to be punished. Only then did she reluctantly go.
Her mother and stepfather formed a new family. She had a younger brother and enjoyed the warmth of a family. She had truly become a part of this family.
She had always cherished him. She liked this man who was missing a leg and was always smiling.
Li Aijun said, "I'm your father. Why are you saying all this? Anyway, marriage is your own business. You can do as you see fit. However, if your mother doesn't agree, don't drag me into it. I don't know anything. Pretend that I didn't say anything. "
Li Wen said, "Doesn't your conscience hurt when you say that?"
Li Aijun smiled and said, "I've never asked if my conscience hurts. Maybe my conscience isn't worth much. Comrade Marx once said that when capital comes to the world, every pore is dripping with blood and filth. "
The father and daughter chatted and laughed all the way to the private room in the restaurant.
As soon as Li Aijun entered, Li Wen's boyfriend, Tan Tao, came over and introduced them. "This is my father, Tan Dong. This is Uncle Li, Wen Wen's father."
Tan Dong was tall and thin. He wore glasses. The first impression he had was that he was a cultured person. He sized up Li Aijun from head to toe and extended his hand. "Hello, Mr. Li. Come and sit."
After Li Aijun shook his hand, they exchanged a few pleasantries. He leaned back in the soft chair and said with a smile, "Professor Tan, this is the first time we've met, right?"
He had been in business for so many years, so he naturally had the ability to read people's expressions. Judging from the other party's expression, it seemed like they knew each other.
Tan Tao said, "Just call me Old Tan. To be honest, we do look a little familiar."
"Oh, I heard you're teaching at Huaqing University?" Li Aijun saw him nod and smiled. "I used to set up a shoe stall at the East Gate of Capital University and mend shoes."
"Aiya …" Tan Dong stood up in a hurry and held Li Aijun's hand with both hands. "I was wondering where we've met before. Don't be offended by what I said. I remember your legs …"
Li Aijun laughed as he rolled up his legs, revealing his prosthetic limbs. "See, this matches, right?"
"Sorry, sorry …" Tan Dong was very embarrassed as if he had exposed Li Aijun's shortcomings. "To be honest, I also graduated from Capital University and even mended shoes at your stall. After that, I went abroad for a few years and came back to teach at Huaqing University."
"Pardon me for asking, but which year are you from?" Li Aijun wondered if he would have a relationship with Li He. If things did not go well, he had to save some face.
Tan Dong laughed and said, "I'm at level 80. I graduated from the Chinese department."
"Do you know Liu Yibo?" Li Aijun basically knew everyone in Li He's circle.
Tan Dong said, "Even though he's only three years older than me, he's my teacher. I followed him from undergrad to postgraduate."
Because of this relationship, the relationship between the two families became much closer.
The food and wine were served, and the atmosphere was harmonious. You Mingyue and Tan Tao's mother, Liu Suzhen, took the opportunity to chat with each other while the men were chatting and drinking. Women were realistic and smart, so they were just trying to find out more about each other's family background.
You Mingyue said, "You're all from intellectual families, so I believe you're well-educated and reasonable. As businessmen, we're a little unscrupulous and always focus on daily necessities. If I say too much, you're not allowed to get angry."
When her daughter was at home, it was only right for the Li family to take care of everything. After all, she had married into the Li family. However, she had to know her limits. Her daughter was about to get married and would soon belong to someone else. She couldn't continue to rely on the Li family after getting married, could she?
Ever since she entered the Li family, the Li family had never wronged her and her mother. They had raised their daughter for so many years. Not only did they support her until she graduated from university, but they also sent her abroad to study. From a conscience point of view, they were already very good.
Even though she had a lot of money in her hands, it was ultimately the Li family's. After her daughter got married, she had made up her mind not to subsidize her daughter anymore. Even if the Li family did not say anything, she had to be aware of it and could not be shameless.
Therefore, she had to look at the other party's family. She could not let her daughter marry without knowing anything. She had to fight for all the conditions that she could for her daughter so that she would not worry about worldly possessions after getting married.
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