CHAPTER 1106: CHAPTER 1110: THE STEPMOTHER TEA PARTY (PART 9)

Su Tianxiang awkwardly replied, "Indeed, she is your sister-in-law’s mother."

Su Li was surprised, "I thought sister-in-law’s mom and dad seemed quite close, I even thought...."

These kinds of things aren’t uncommon in their circle.

Anyone with a bit of ambition, as long as they win the man’s favor, can climb to great heights instantly.

Not to mention, Su Tianxiang is a widower, which makes things even easier.

A lack of worldly experience is typical of the pampered daughters of the Su Family.

Even if that’s what you’re thinking, is it really okay to just say it out loud and embarrass everyone?

Phooey phooey phooey... others felt even more furious, realizing their thoughts had been led astray.

It was no longer a matter of manners, but an outright insult.

Su Li apologized to Wang Yongling without much sincerity, "Sorry, sister-in-law, I didn’t know she’s Aunt." Turning her tone, Wang Yongling had a bad feeling, sensing today her little sister-in-law was a bit off and couldn’t expect to hear anything nice from her.

Before Wang Yongling could speak, Su Li candidly expressed what was on her mind: "After all, she does seem a bit too close with dad."

"You all know, I speak my mind... this kind of in-law relationship is way too direct, letting outsiders know might make them say that our family isn’t clean..."

"Bang..." Su Tianxiang’s hand heavily slammed on the cabinet beside him, shouting, "Su Li, what nonsense are you speaking?"

Startled, Su Li clutched her little heart, trembling and looked at Mr. Su reproachfully, "Dad, you scared me..."

Suddenly, she seemed to realize something, probing as if seeing a ghost, "Dad, your reaction... feels like a cover-up, you wouldn’t go as far as to..."

"Wouldn’t it really be that you’re involved with sister-in-law’s mom..."

Facing his daughter’s strange gaze, Su Tianxiang’s previously high anger quickly deflated, choking on his own saliva, he turned his face away and covered his mouth to cough a few times, "Stop this nonsense, don’t make wild guesses."

Su Li’s tension eased at once.

"Dad, you really scared me, almost gave me a heart attack," Su Li gently rubbed her chest, calming herself, "Although Aunt Wang is quite decent, she’s just not much of a match for you, dad."

When Su Li mentioned Aunt Wang was decent, her insincerity and awkwardness were obvious to anyone watching.

"Su Li, stop pretending, you already know, why bother to intentionally insult people."

Compared to Wang Yongling’s anger, Su Ruwen’s sinister and calm demeanor seemed more terrifying.

Su Li swayed backward as if wounded, seeing Su Tianxiang was just as angry as Su Ruwen, but noticing his daughter’s hand on her chest, his heart softened.

"Ruwen, your sister probably didn’t do it on purpose."

Su Tianxiang raised his voice, sternly patted Su Li, "Apologize to your brother, sister-in-law, and Aunt Wang."

Su Tianxiang’s protection of his daughter not only worsened the expressions of Su Ruwen and his wife but also left Wang Lingling, standing at the door with a fruit tray, tottering.

She bit her pale lips, her eyes filled with tears.

Like a withered ancient white lotus.

Su Li earnestly put down the peeled apple, turned her head seriously to Wang Zhizhi, and sincerely apologized, "Sorry, Auntie, I know the truth is often unpleasant, I was too straightforward, didn’t think about your threshold for embarrassment.... but I have to say, you look more like a chrysanthemum now than a lotus..."

Such a pitiful look might be endearing on a pure and natural young lady, but on a dry, rough, and wrinkled face, it’s like a frigid, shriveled chrysanthemum.

So eye-piercing....

Su Li spoke with real sincerity, drawing everyone’s gaze onto Wang Lingling’s face.

And indeed, it was quite an accurate description.

Su Tianxiang felt a heavy pounding in his chest, as if someone punched him.

Hidden beneath his eyes were traces of kindness that scattered, leaving only awkward embarrassment.

Back in the day, when Wang Zhizhi was younger, she was barely considered pretty, but later on, life was hard for her outside, she even had to look after a little girl, living not just tough but also impoverished. One glance at her skin condition, and you could see she appeared much older than her peers.

Now, even with the most expensive skincare, her youth couldn’t be restored.

At first glance, she looks like a hired housekeeper.

The maids who have been helping in the Su Family always seemed more stylish and youthful than her.

"Xiao Li, why did you... okay, okay, it’s nothing, all a misunderstanding...." Wang Lingling’s words seemed intimate with Su Li, but if only the resentment and jealousy in her eyes could be better hidden.

Wang Zhizhi’s conciliatory attitude was like a sharp blade, piercing through Ruwen’s suppressed discontent and rage.

He roared, "You did it on purpose, you must have known she was my real mother?"

Though a question, Su Ruwen’s tone was certain.

If so, and Su Li still acted like this, then it was truly disgusting.

Su Li giggled, praising, "Wow, big brother, you’re so smart to figure it out."

"Oh, well, some things are better left unsaid, why make everyone awkward?"

"Exactly, I did it on purpose."

Su Li giggled like an innocent girl, her smile as bright as a sunflower.

But in the next second, that cheerful smile vanished, replaced by a decadent poppy flower, breeding intense malice.

"Brother, who would’ve thought that your biological mother is Aunt Wang. What a pity~"

Su Li tilted her eyes, with a rising corner of her mouth, just a change of expression, pure and gentle appearance, suddenly like an angel fallen, menacingly, "Brother, you are so miserable~"

"Ah, I’ll fight you..." Wang Yongling charged at Su Li like a crazed tigress, ready to slap her across the face, "You whore born of a bitch, I’m not Su Ruiwen’s biological sister, I won’t let you speak of my mom like that...."

"Stop..." Su Tianxiang also loathed Su Li causing trouble, filled with piled-up anger, but seeing the daughter-in-law aiming for his daughter’s face, he was instantly shocked.

If that slap landed, with his daughter’s condition, the next second the doctor would have to be called for emergency.

Su Ruwen was also not expecting his wife to act so impulsively, feeling anxious in his heart to intercept.

Of course, he wasn’t really concerned about this sister’s safety, pretending to be a good elder brother for so many years was tiring, but he absolutely didn’t want her to get into trouble.

His stepmother was indeed cunning, even Su Tianxiang didn’t know she had kept a hidden card.

As long as Su Li got into trouble, the assets belonging to her would be returned to society in various ways.