Chapter 231 - Preparing a wedding or a funeral (1/2)

Madam Li stood up from her chair. ”I hope you remember your promise.”

”You think that just because he has a girlfriend, he'll get married anytime soon? Do the boy even love her enough? Does he even know what a marriage is?” Elder Li spoke.

”You are doubting his healing process too much.” Madam Li smiled. ”If it was not for my late husband, both of us would not even consider you as family. Be thankful that all these years, the Wang family was kept in the dark about this family.”

”Are you threatening me?” He raised his voice.

”I have threatened you many times the same way you have done to me. You have spent so many years in repent, and I hope you continue to do so and stay away from Kris' happiness. Forcing him to forgive you won't do you any good.

I use to think that the only thing between you and a bullet to your head was me... but it seems like I am no longer able to control him too.” Madam Li walked out towards the door but turned around for a few final words. ”If I were you... I would praise the young woman like she is your lifesaver.”

Madam Li left the dining room and went back out to the front.

Elder Li clenched his old man fists... and closed his eyes to take a deep breath.

He knew what he did was wrong, unforgivable, and as much as he may want to repent, he knew that there are some things that you just cannot change about yourself. He was very old now, and changing habits is not as easy as if you were younger.

He was still a selfish and arrogant man. He did threaten Madam Li, using Kris against her. There are so many things that Kris does not know yet, and keeping the boy on his watch was the safest way to protect him. Only when he was ready, will the old man be able to pass away with at least one thing that he did well.

But, Elder Li was wary of Lena Shen. Such woman.... he did not think the day will come when Kris will have someone next to him. Only a truly strong and competent woman will be able to stand next to his grandson.... To be with a man like Kris and the Li family, it would take more than admiration or love.

”Wife...”

Old Madam Li looked at her husband.

”Go to the temple tomorrow. See if her birthday is a match for his.”

”As you say so.” She nodded.

None of them really ate much during the brunch, but with all the talk, Elder Li had lost his appetite. He told the workers to clean up the dining room. He left the room and went to his work office.

He walked up to the portrait of his only son... Li Jun. ”Son.... I don't know if I will be preparing a wedding or a funeral....”

Elder Li closed his eyes again and took another deep breath. He sat down on his old man chair. He picked up his cell phone and dialed a number.

”Master.”

”I need you back home, now. Drop your current assignment and come back to City A.” Elder Li spoke.

”Are you sure? Dropping my assignment now will mean that everything you work so hard in the last 5 years may be compromised.”

”It's Kris.”

”I'll return home immediately then.”

”And while you're at that.... I want all the information you can get on Lena Shen.”

”....” The young man on the other side of the call did not immediately reply back. 'Lena Shen... why does that name sound familiar to him.'

”Yes, Master.” He finally replied back.

Elder Li sighed and then hung up. He knew that asking the young man to return home will only make Kris hate him more.... but what Kris does not know... is that comparing the young man to Kris' group of friends... only the young man will forever be Kris' ally.