Chapter 1470: Chapter 1470: Uncle Li’s Advice
"Sometimes when I talk to you, you might not understand it now, but you’ll gradually come to realize it. Although your dad did make some mistakes before, isn’t he working hard to catch up now? Just give your dad a chance, and you’ll find out that he is actually a very good person who can take good care of you."
Although the son is not reliable in business and cannot effect significant changes in many matters, when it comes to caring for his daughter, he does better than anyone else. It’s just that sometimes he goes to extremes, making it unbearable for his children.
However, this is exactly because the son loves his daughter too much. Otherwise, he could completely focus on loving Xiao Keyu instead of always making plans for his daughter, even going so far as to divorce Ye Jingli.
Xiao Keyi naturally understood what her grandfather meant, but ever since her father saved her that day, she felt grateful from the bottom of her heart, knowing her father cared about her.
"Grandpa, don’t worry. I won’t hold a grudge against dad. Besides, I know dad loves me. We just have a little misunderstanding. I won’t take it to heart. But Grandpa, your health is the most important. Please don’t worry about me and dad. If you fall ill from worrying, both dad and I will feel guilty."
Old Master Xiao promised his granddaughter that he would take good care of his health, putting Xiao Keyi more at ease. Watching the housekeeper assist her grandpa step by step to the bedroom, she felt a twinge of sadness. Her grandpa used to be so capable, but now his legs and feet are somewhat inconvenient.
Perhaps sometimes I’ve been too selfish, always thinking about my own affairs without caring about whether grandpa is happy or not.
After Xu Ke drove back, he planned to take Wang Cuixia for a stroll. But unexpectedly, when he got there, Wang Cuixia was like a child, going straight to play at the amusement park, leaving only Uncle Li at home.
Uncle Li, reluctantly but with affection in his eyes, said, "Alright, your mom loved amusement parks the most when she was young. Don’t blame her. Also, you’re just starting out in your career and have a lot to handle. If you’re really busy, there’s no need to come here. Your mom knows you’re always filial and won’t blame you."
Uncle Li understood what Wang Cuixia was thinking and wouldn’t blame her son. So he spoke outright, and Xu Ke naturally knew that Wang Cuixia never needed anything over the years. Yet, as a son, Xu Ke still wanted to show his filial piety.
Uncle Li had been taking care of his mother for many years, truly dedicated. As a man, Xu Ke could clearly see Uncle Li’s feelings. If Uncle Li and his mother didn’t say anything, their relationship likely wouldn’t progress further, and it wasn’t convenient for him to intervene.
"Thank you, Uncle Li, for taking care of my mother all these years. I’ve always treated you like my biological father, so if you have any difficulties, please tell me. Now my mother really depends on you."
Xu Ke spoke these words from the heart. During the period when he was paralyzed, his mother couldn’t manage alone. Only Uncle Li helped her. Xu Ke was especially grateful to Uncle Li, believing that anyone who offers help during difficult times deserves kindness in return.
At this moment, Uncle Li was already in tears, never expecting the young master to be so grateful, realizing that his work over the years hadn’t been in vain.
Though Uncle Li had no children, he consistently treated the young master as his own son, knowing full well that the young master would always be a member of the Xu Family and could never become anyone else’s child.
So, while Uncle Li bore this in mind, he was resolute on not acknowledging it verbally, aware of how petty that man could be.
"Alright, you have a father, how could I possibly be your father? But if it makes you happy, you can call me Uncle. Don’t worry, as long as you need help, Uncle Li will assist you. After all, in the early years, I still have some connections in these small towns. Don’t underestimate me."
Xu Ke naturally knew that Uncle Li and his mom must have had some connections in the early years. However, he didn’t plan to leverage these connections since he could manage everything on his own right now.
Despite it being over 20 years, Xu Ke had no desire to inquire about his father. Besides, knowing about him provided no advantage. However, considering that his mother was deeply affected by him, he couldn’t truly act indifferent.
Even during his stay in Taohua Village, despite spending little time with his mom, Xu Ke knew that regardless of how that man abandoned them, Wang Cuixia always held a forgiving attitude towards him. Thus, Xu Ke felt he had no right to blame that man.
"Since Uncle Li mentioned it, I won’t be polite in the future. Also, Uncle Li, feel free to treat me like a son. I will certainly care for you in your old age."
Xu Ke spoke earnestly, while Uncle Li quickly turned away, fearing Xu Ke would see his tears. After braving many challenges over the years, he was unexpectedly moved to tears by these words.
It seemed that all the hard work over these years had finally paid off.
"I’m just an old man. It doesn’t matter much to me. But make sure you take good care of yourself. Besides, although the Xiao Family says you’re destined for them, once you join, it might be a different story. Your mother doesn’t want to see you married off there. You know the Xu Family might need to step in, yet your mother is unwilling, so the decision is up to you."
Xu Ke understood Uncle Li’s implication well. Wang Cuixia indeed didn’t want to have any contact with the Xiao Family. Yet, as Xu Ke, he had to confront it, especially with Old Master Xu’s weary look constantly on his mind. Even though the old man had wronged their family, could Xu Ke really watch the Xu Group decline under the old man’s leadership?
Anyone familiar with the business world, not just Xu Ke, knew what the Xu Group once represented. No one could bear to watch it deteriorate to a regrettable state.
Uncle Li comprehended this better than Wang Cuixia, which is why he told Xu Ke those words. Had Wang Cuixia been there, not only would there have been a confrontation with Uncle Li, but her attitude towards Xu Ke might not have been pleasant either.
"Uncle Li, I understand. I will definitely go to the Xu Family!"
