32 I'sll get i

The reason why Li Hua wanted to have Mu Xijiu and Li Bingbing was because he felt responsible for them, aside from that, Li Hua still has feelings for Mu Xijiu but his situation was making it hard for him.

Li Bingbing was right, Li Hua would prefer to choose his riches than abandoning it for his real family. He wanted to have both but that wasn't easy to attain.

"I am really happy that you have prepared a graduation gift for me and you knew what I liked but, Mr. Li, just because you made me happy doesn't mean that I'm going to welcome you back in this family. We're happier without you so I think that it's about time that you step back."

Li Bingbing's words were like knives, stabbing Li Hua's heart and was slicing it to pieces.

Li Bingbing watched as Li Hua looked dejected and broken. She knew that she was being harsh to him but it was the truth, she didn't want him in her life anymore.

"If you really want me to forgive you, then please respect our decisions." She went and hugged him, "The happy memories you have given during my childhood... I will always treasure them."

Tears formed on the side of Li Hua's eyes as he was being hugged by Li Bingbing. He hugged his daughter back and buried his face on her shoulder. "I'm really sorry, Bingbing."

"I know..." She muttered as she closed her eyes. "We can't bring back what we have before but... I forgive you, dad."

A warm sensation grew in Li Hua's chest when he heard her words, especially when she addressed him as 'dad'. It made his tears fell uncontrollably and because of that, Li Bingbing's shirt, the part of her shoulder became drenched with his tears.

After a short while, Li Bingbing finally pulled away from the hug. "You're a man, you shouldn't be crying."

Li Hua chuckled a bit as he wiped his tears dry, "How can I not? You called me 'dad'." He let out a sigh before he straightened himself, "Can I have a word with your mother before I go? Don't worry, after this, I won't disturb both of you anymore."

"Fine, but make sure that you keep your word, okay?"

Li Hua patted her head, "I will, don't worry."

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Ever since that night, Li Hua never visited them anymore and it became more peaceful for Li Bingbing and Mu Xijiu.

Just like what her parents were expecting, Li Bingbing topped the entrance exam of Imperial University and because of that, her name was well known on the campus.

"I finally get to stay here!" Li Bingbing claimed happily as she dropped her luggage on the ground.

"I have prepared the guest room for you." Xia Sinian said.

Li Bingbing pouted, "Guest room? Why would I sleep there when I can just sleep with you instead?"

Xia Meilin cleared her throat, "Please don't forget that I will be living here as well."

Li Bingbing frowned, "Go live in the dorm instead."

Xia Meilin rolled her eyes and decided to ignore Li Bingbing. She went to the guest room instead and started unpacking.

Li Bingbing pouted, "Tch, Sisi, why don't you try to convince Meimei to live in the dorm instead of here?"

Xia Sinian sighed heavily, "You know that it won't be easy to convince her if she made up her mind. I need to be reasonable if I'll talk with her."

Li Bingbing crossed her arms, "Is your room soundproof?"

Xia Sinian blinked a few times, "Huh?"

"We need a soundproofed room if whenever we have our lovey-dovey time," Li Bingbing said with a mischievous grin on her lips.

Xia Sinian's face became red when he was able to understand what Li Bingbing was trying to say. "That's... yeah... it is..." He turned away from her, feeling shy.

Just then, the doorbell was heard.

"I'll get it." Xia Sinian went to open the door.

When he did, he saw a beautiful and tall woman standing before him. The woman was wearing an oversized poncho style cowl neck sweater and black skinny jeans. The woman was also wearing high heeled brown boots. Her hair was styled into a messy bun.

The woman took off her glasses, revealing her beautiful eyes before she smiled at Xia Sinian, "Hey, Sisi."

Xia Sinian frowned when he saw the woman.

Li Bingbing's ears were sharp that was why she quickly went to see who the visitor was.