Chapter 31: The One You Love Has Already Flown Away

ears without seeing anyone from the Li family, she gave up on the hope of meeting Gu Xiaobei.Gu Xiaobei hadn't changed much in appearance over the years; she still looked like a young girl, with spark...Chapter Thirty-One The One You Love Has Already Flown Away

Liyi felt that all the beautiful and touching words in the realm of love, such as "together through life and death," "until the sea runs dry and the stones crumble," or "through heaven's destruction and earth's collapse," paled in comparison to his brother limping with an injured leg, staring longingly for hours on end while waiting desperately.

No matter how heartbroken, reluctant, or worried he felt, Liyi could not tell Lian the truth until their father called. Making Yanluoxi leave Lian completely was also his intention.

With no patience to begin with, Lian grew restless after waiting all morning and found it especially difficult to conceal his emotions in front of his brother.

Sometimes he frowned, sometimes raised an eyebrow, appearing uneasy and fidgety.

A while later, seeing that Yanluoxi still hadn't returned, Lian began to grumble spitefully about her faults: "That dead girl is actually worthless. She's not gentle; she's vulgar. When eating out together, she only orders what she likes and thinks of other men. She’s hypocritical with a pure exterior but dark inside. In front of others, she loves to point out my shortcomings and humiliate me..."

When Liyi heard Lian talking like this, even though he knew it was not his true opinion, he couldn't help but respond: "Since Yanluoxi is so bad, you should just stop dealing with her. There are countless sensible and obedient girls out there; it’s easy to find someone else!"

Knowing that the hope was faint, Liyi still couldn’t resist imagining Lian suddenly realizing Yanluoxi's flaws and abandoning her without hesitation, treating her like a discarded rag.

Lian was too tired from standing; he hopped angrily back to the couch, sat down, glared at his brother, "If she’s so terrible, how can I just let her go She won’t be able to find anyone else. This is my righteous act for the people!"

He knew she was harmful, yet he found himself willingly accepting it!

Lǐ Yì's heart clenched. The agonizing phone call finally rang beside him; the caller ID showed his father.

Picking up the phone nonchalantly, he walked to a corner and listened as his father pronounced Lǐ n’s verdict. There were no changes to the harsh reality, which he was entrusted to convey to Lǐ ān and handle after returning home with his father on the private jet, fully believing that he had the capability.

His mother, who didn’t care about anything else, also shouted into her husband’s phone call: "Yì, you were wrong in how you treated Luoxi before. This time, take good care of your hurt brother and don't let him cause any trouble. Even if you are serving as penance for your mistakes, this is our trust in you, an opportunity to prove yourself."

Yì trembled as he hung up the phone. Oh my god, you truly dare to entrust me with your thorny little son!

He took a deep breath but lacked the courage to approach Lǐ n immediately.

Lǐ ān was half-squatting, his handsome face still bruised and purple from the beating. He anxiously looked towards the main entrance, where he waited for his parents and Luoxi's return. His expression was a mix of anticipation, unease, nervousness, restlessness, confusion, and a lingering sweet hope…

Confronting this state of Lǐ ān left Yì feeling scared.

Lǐ ān had always been ill-tempered since childhood and was indulged. Suddenly discovering that everyone around him was lying to him, including the girl he loved who had flown away, would undoubtedly be a severe blow to him. Given his capricious and unrestrained nature, no one knew what crazy actions he might take.

Lili stood still, which caught Lian's attention. "Brother, whose call is it" His tone was filled with doubt as he scrutinized Lili up and down.

Lili really wanted to smile at Lian but his muscles refused to cooperate. At this point, there was no more time for beating around the bush. As he walked over calmly, he said, "It's from Dad. He and Mom have gone home."

Lian’s face suddenly flushed red, his lips tightly sealed as his eyes darted back and forth before abruptly raising his voice, "If they left, where is Yan Luoxi Why hasn’t she come back yet"

"Luoxi was sent away by our parents. Lian, you should understand the meaning behind their sudden visit here: They want to take Luoxi from you because they don't agree with your relationship with her. So stop thinking about her..."

Lili’s tone was calm and composed, but his eyes remained vigilant; if Lian reacted unexpectedly upon hearing this news, he would be ready to restrain him.

At first, Lian was stunned for a moment, still bewildered with disbelief before barely registering the situation. Once he grasped what Lili meant, he panted angrily, "They really sent Luoxi away"

"Dad has already sent Luoxi away, and you might never see her again. This is an absolute fact; your relationship with Luoxi is over." The expression on Lili's face was extremely serious.

Lian blinked a few times before fully comprehending the situation. His vision blurred as his mind went blank, feeling like he'd been struck by lightning or hit by an overwhelming disaster.

Three seconds later, he suddenly jumped up from the sofa and rushed out in anger, "Where did they send Luoxi What right does he have to take her away I’m going to find Luoxi..."

"Li An!" Li Yi, seeing Li An loves Yan Luoxi so blindly that he can't see anything else, can only resort to hitting him on the head with a stick: either to snap him out of it or to beat some sense into him. "Don’t you know your father’s methods If he wants to hide someone, could you find them"

Furthermore, Father told me that from now on, you are not allowed to use the family's resources to look for Yan Luoxi, and our Li Family won't accept her as a daughter-in-law either. If you dare to imprison Yan Luoxi like this again in the future, he will definitely punish you severely!"

"He wants to punish me severely He really wants to do it seriously Could it be... could there actually be an even harsher punishment" Li An's injured face looked pitiful and desperate. Standing on one leg, he seemed about to collapse.

Li Yi saw his usually arrogant and lawless younger brother showing such a miserable and hopeless expression for the first time.

Everyone must pay for their mistakes. Even Li An, who had been sheltered from hardship, should grow up now.

Li Yi’s expression sobered up, his tone carrying an imposing authority that couldn’t be ignored: "Li An, let's put this matter behind us. You're grown-up now and you should know that what you did was wrong. Our family might have some money, but we’re not the emperors of old; we can't just marry whomever we want or bully others. The law doesn’t allow it either. In the future, you need to set standards for yourself and stop acting recklessly."

Li An clenched his teeth, standing there ominously, with no sign on his face of what he was thinking.

In terms of disciplining children, Li Yi had some experience. After the punishment, it was time to offer a little sweetness; Li Yi softened his voice and wiped away the sternness from earlier, appearing particularly kind: "Li An, your leg injury hasn’t healed yet. We’re worried about you being here alone. Why don’t we go home I can take care of you there, and the maidservants will be more attentive than here. You can recuperate in peace at home!"alf the night, so she was extremely exhausted. She slept until late morning when the sun was high in the sky before waking up. Fortunately, Li An had given her a liquid remedy beforehand, so she felt...