Li Zhong and Li Cheng were not Mr. Li's biological sons, and had no blood relationship with the Li family. Although Tang Qing was surprised, he might still believe it. After all, the two of them were so outrageous that they didn't look like the Li family at all.
But Li Li said that she was not Mr. Li's biological child, which Tang Qing couldn't believe and couldn't accept.
If Li Li is not Mr. Li's biological child, why did Mr. Li entrust Tang Qing to help Li Li maintain the reputation of the Li family? She was originally considered by the people of Yancheng to be Mr. Li's illegitimate daughter, and the rumors spread. If Mr. Li wants to keep Li Li
The good reputation of his family can completely clarify his relationship with Li Li.
Also, if Li Li is really not Mr. Li’s biological child, then wouldn’t Tang Qing’s previous efforts be in vain? The reason why she accepted everything and accommodated Li Li without any principle was because she didn’t want to live up to Mr. Li’s trust and help Li Li.
Li protects the reputation of the Li family.
If Li Li is not Mr. Li's biological daughter, Tang Qing only needs to spread the news to the whole city through Bao Wenwen, and the reputation of the Li family will naturally be restored to its previous state, and she does not need to be humble to please Li Li.
So far, Tang Qing has catered to Li Li and tried every means to build a good relationship with Li Li, all because he "must do loyal things when entrusted by others", rather than flattering her, a big boss, and getting no benefits from it.
, showing off in front of outsiders.
Thinking of this, Tang Qing calmed down, and all her surprises and doubts became indifferent. What she cared about was the portrait of her grandfather.
Why do they look so similar?
Looking at the portrait, my grandfather’s voice and smile are still before my eyes.
In terms of respect, admiration and love, grandpa is the first in Tang Qing's mind.
The grandfather in the portrait should be in his seventies, and Tang Qing was already seven or eight years old at that time. I remember that he often wore a short double-breasted jacket and a pair of twisted crotch pants underneath, all made of coarse cloth. When grandma was here, he usually wore three
, I sewed a new set of clothes for my grandfather in five years. After my grandmother passed away, my grandfather did not buy any more clothes.
Grandpa's appearance is average, he cannot be handsome, he has no dignified appearance, and he cannot even be said to have regular facial features.
Grandpa’s eyes are a bit small, and they narrow into slits when he smiles. His nose is a bit flat, and there is a large black mole next to his nose. There is a long and thick hair on the mole. When Tang Qing was a child, his grandfather
When you hold her in your arms, she will always stretch out her little hands to pull the hair.
Whenever Tang Qing used her little hands to pluck the hair on her grandfather's mole, her grandfather would pretend to be in pain, purse his lips and keep saying "yo ho ho ho". The grandfather's mouth in the portrait was a little crooked, as if he was saying "yo ho ho ho".
Hohoho".
Tang Qing will never forget her grandfather who said "Yo Ho Yo Ho", and she will never forget the principles of life that her grandfather taught her in "Yo Ho Yo Ho".
"As a human being, you should put yourself in others' shoes, which is equivalent to thinking about yourself."
"Grandpa, how do you think of others?"
"This is very simple. Don't think about yourself first but think about others."
"Grandpa, I still don't understand."
"For example, when shaving your head, you can't do it for your own convenience. The shampoo is always just the same temperature."
"Can't the shampoo be warmer?"
"Wrong, shampoo should be different for each person."
"It varies from person to person?"
"Yes, you have to adjust the temperature of the shampoo according to everyone's different hair types and skin."
"So complicated!"
"Life is not simple, and being in our profession is even more difficult. If you are simple, you will encounter trouble. If you trouble yourself first, things will be easier."
"Grandpa, then I won't do hair shaving in the future."
Tang Qing still took up the business of shaving hair, and became very successful in it. Master Jiu Jin's reputation became a household name in Yancheng.
"Put yourself in other people's shoes."
Tang Qing looked at the portrait and thought of his grandfather's words, and his heart moved.
Master Li knows best whether Li Zhong, Li Cheng, and Li Li are from the Li family. Since he didn't tell outsiders that they were not from the Li family before closing his eyes, he must be hoping that they are still from the Li family.
people.
A man as profound as Master Li must have known that Li Zhong, Li Cheng, and Li Li would make a big fuss over the division of family property after his death. If he was purely for the reputation of the Li family, he could have told the truth to the world a hundred years ago.
Li Zhong and Li Cheng are not from the Li family, and Li Li is not his illegitimate daughter. In that way, Mr. Li and the Li family will remain as famous and innocent as ever in Yancheng.
But Mr. Li did not do that. Not only did he always acquiesce that Li Li was his illegitimate daughter, he also entrusted Tang Qing to help Li Li maintain the reputation of the Li family.
Among this, there must be some hidden secret from Mr. Li or to protect Li Li.
Yes, to protect Li Li.
It is entirely possible for Mr. Li to do that. He should put everything aside for Li Li to live a good life.
Master Li entrusted me to help Li Li maintain the reputation of the Li family. It probably has another deeper meaning, and it is not just the good reputation of the Li family in the people of Yancheng.
Tang Qing reorganized her thoughts that night, just like she carefully combed the shaved hair of others.
After Tang Qing glanced at the grandfather in the portrait, he walked to Li Li and asked softly:
"How do you know that Li Zhong, Li Cheng and yourself are not Mr. Li's biological children?"
Li Li curled up on the bed, in a shrimp shape, not looking like a goddess in front of everyone. She opened her eyes and glanced at Tang Qing, then closed them again, and replied feebly:
"I heard it from someone."
"You listen to what one person says? Do you believe it?"
"I have to believe it."
"Have to believe? Why?"
"Because I have to accept my fate."
"Accept your fate? Are you, Li Li, someone who accepts your fate?"
"There is nothing I can do if I don't accept my fate."
"Really? I think that person has ulterior motives."
"Ultimate motives?"
"Yes, I don't want to ask who that person is, but I am sure that person has ulterior motives."
"Why did he do that?"
"To knock you down!"
"Knock me down?"
"Down with you, down with the Li family!"
"is it possible?"
"That's how it should be."
"You mean he has ulterior motives? To bring down me? To bring down the Li family?"
"Yes!"
"Why did he want to knock me down and knock down the Li family?"
Li Li sat up from the bed and stared at Tang Qing.
"Because you are Li Zapo of Yancheng!"
Tang Qing answered Li Li with a smile.
"You, are you laughing at me? Are you mocking me?"
"I didn't. Do you know the true meaning of the people in Yancheng calling you Li Zapo?"
"What meaning can it have? Aren't you saying that I'm crazy? Oh, blame me for being moved by you and telling you the truth on a whim. Well, just look at me, Li Zapo's joke, anyway, my heart is already burnt
, nothing matters!”
Li Li closed her eyes and fell slumped on the bed again.
"The truth? Perhaps only Mr. Li knows the real truth. My grandfather knows it!"
Tang Qing walked to his grandfather's portrait and looked at it intently.
The night at the end of the year was silent, and Tang Qing had no sleepiness at all.
Although the business of the People's Barber Shop has been very good in recent days, they shave thirty or forty heads a day, and take advantage of the free time to perm the hair of a few female neighbors. This keeps them busy until the morning of New Year's Eve, because it is approaching the New Year, and it is like this every year.
Tang Qing was not sleepy, but considering that the new day was another busy day, she still felt that she needed to squint for a while, otherwise it would affect the shaving of customers.
Walking to the bed, Tang Qing took off Li Li's coat, covered her with a quilt, and then lay down on a recliner next to the bed.
He didn't feel sleepy while standing, but as soon as he lay down, Tang Qing's snores immediately started to sound.
"Wake up, wake up quickly!"
"ah?!"
Tang Qing woke up with a start and jumped up from the recliner. When she opened her eyes, she saw Li Li standing next to her and pushing her.
"Someone seems to be calling you outside."
"Call me?"
"Master Jiujin!"
"Master Jiujin!"
More than one voice sounded anxious.
"what time is it now?"
"It's almost eleven o'clock noon."
"My motherfucker!"
Tang Qing hurriedly walked out.
Walking to the door, he turned back to Li Li and said:
"You have a good rest these days, don't think too much, and come to my house to spend the New Year. Don't worry, I will definitely help you find out the truth!"