49 I know what to do
It was already 5 in the evening but Xie Ming was still sleeping.
Looking at how peacefully she was sleeping, Li Singtan did not have the heart to wake her up. But mother Li was waiting for them and had already called him twice.
After thinking for some time, Li Singtan carefully picked Xie Ming up in his arms and started walking.
Disturbed by the sudden movement, Xie Ming slowly opened her eyes.
Li Singtan stopped and said," Sorry for waking you up. We have to go home. Mother is waiting for us."
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Xie Ming nodded her head and said," I-I can walk."
Li Singtan shook his head and said," No you can't. You have hurt your back."
Xie Ming blushed and said," But you cant carry me like this. There are so many people outside."
Li Singtan chuckled," You don't have to worry about that. No one is going to judge you."
Feeling embarrassed, Xie Ming wrapped her hands around Li Singtan's neck and buried her head in his chest.
Seeing her cute reaction, Li Singtan's lips curled upwards," Mrs Li don't feel so shy and help me open the door."Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com
Lifting her head up, Xie Ming opened the door for Li Singtan. She then buried her head on his chest again.
Mother Li entered the room with some congee and fresh vegetables. Looking at her son, she said," So you are leaving?"
Li Singtan nodded his head.
Mother Li narrowed her eyes and said," I hope you know what you have do. If not let me know I will do it for you Instead."
Li Singtan nodded his head and said," I know what to do. I have already started it. In fact I was leaving so I could finish that thing."
Mother Li nodded her head in satisfaction," Go and come soon."
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After Li Singtan left, Mother Li sat beside Xie Ming and handed her the bowl of fresh congee and said," Eat this you will feel better."
Xie Ming smiled and took the bowl from mother Li's hand.
After Xie Ming finished eating, Mother Li patted her head and said," I heard what happened today. I know you have suffered."
Xie Ming lowered her and said," Mother I-"
Mother Li stopped her in between and said," I don't want your explanation dear. I understand you have been through a lot but how long are you going to let an unworthy thrash bully you like this." After pausing for a while, she continued," Listen to me Ming. I know Li Singtan will always be there by your side to protect you but you cannot always depend upon him. You have to fight your battle all by yourself sometimes. You cannot be so weak and vulnerable in front of those who tend to bully. What if one day Li Singtan is not there when someone bullies you? What are you going to then? Will you let them bully you and not do anything? You have to be strong."
Understanding what mother Li meant, Xie Ming nodded her head.
Mother Li smiled at her. Holding Xie Ming's hand, she said," Remember you are now a member of the Li family. You have the whole Li Family backing you up. You don't have to be scared of anyone. Forget the past and focus on your future. You are the future patriarch of the Li family. Let me tell you one thing Ming, the Li family is very complicated. If you always stay weak like this, things will become difficult for you. Understood."
Xie Ming nodded her head," Yes mother I'll reflect on that."
Mother Li smiled at her daughter and said," You should also reflect on giving me grandchild."