Turning icy, Li Beinian got out of the car and slammed the door shut.
Li Xueqing was rather frightened by Li Beinian’s reaction.
She took a step back reflexively, but almost immediately remembered that she was in her own house. Her boldness returned.
Li Beinian walked forward and reached out to retrieve her belongings.
Li Xueqing took a step back and looked at her in surprise, asking, “Nian Nian, what are you doing?”
Li Beinian’s expression darkened. “Give it back!”
His tone was cold and hostile.
The warning caused Li Xueqing to stiffen visibly.
Looking aggrieved, Li Xueqing retreated a few steps to stand behind Li Haoran. “Why are you so aggressive? I’m just taking a look. Anyway, this suit is a birthday gift for Dad!”
As she spoke, she reached out to open the box.
Li Beinian reacted quickly, shouting, “No it’s not, give it back!”
Li Xueqing turned around and lifted the lid of the gift box.
However, before she could even see the color of the suit, a hand gripped her shoulder firmly.
Li Xueqing held onto the box tightly, grabbing the thin layer of packaging paper inside.
But before she could tear it open, a voice called out, “Nian Nian!”
It was Li Haoran’s voice.
Before Li Xueqing could react, she felt someone grab her.
Li Xueqing gasped subconsciously as her body was pulled back.
The box that she was carrying was snatched right out of her arms.
Li Xueqing’s eyes flashed as she looked at Li Beinian’s anxious expression.
She reached out and gave the bottom of the box a knock. The luxurious package tipped over.
Li Beinian was taken by surprise and immediately tried to protect the suit inside.
Fortunately, the box righted and the suit neatly slipped back into the box.
At the same time, a shriek came from behind.
“Ah!”
Li Beinian turned, and saw that Li Xueqing had already fallen to the ground. Her head hit the ground with a dull thud.
Li Beinian was stunned. When she composed herself again, she heard Li Haoran calling out anxiously, “Xueqing!”
Li Haoran rushed forward to help Li Xueqing up, immediately, another voice was heard.
It was Fang Zhili!
“Xueqing!” Fang Zhili ran up to them, looking very anxious.
Li Xueqing seemed to be in a daze. She laid on the ground with her eyes wide open and stared blankly at Li Haoran.
Li Haoran was shocked and shook her frantically, calling out, “Xueqing?”
Li Xueqing sat up with some help and looked around before bursting into tears.
Fang Zhili had also come up to them by this time. Seeing what had happened, she cried out, “How did this happen? It’s your father’s birthday today. No matter how much you hate Xueqing, can’t you just bear with it. My poor daughter…”
Li Haoran was furious as he surveyed this scene.
He stood up, strode towards Li Beinian, and raised his hand, aiming it at her face.