Chapter 2 The Wicked Father And Daughter

"What do you need to explain? Apologize to my daughter immediately!" Despite being in his fifties, Li Li remained robust and maintained a daily exercise routine. Chen Ming stood before him, feeling small and vulnerable. Although Chen Ming couldn't shake the feeling that his girlfriend's earlier words were unjust. However, the hospital ward was not the place to engage in a heated argument. In order to settle the bill quickly, Chen Ming took a deep breath and turned to Li Pingping, saying slowly, "I apologize." Li Pingping retorted, "Your card is maxed out, I used it for a down payment on an apartment." "What?!" Chen Ming felt his world spin at the revelation! No money in the card? Used for an apartment down payment? Had the fifty thousand left by his late mother vanished? Observing Chen Ming's reaction, Li Pingping grew anxious. But upon seeing her father's smile, she added, "Xiao Chen, what's wrong? The apartment I bought is for our future together!" "But... Uncle Li, I... I need money for my sister's treatment!" Chen Ming's words became disjointed. However, Li Li dismissed his concerns, stating, "Her illness is incurable, you must think about your future." "My father is right!" Li Pingping chimed in, stepping forward. Chen Ming's hands trembled. His mother had always stressed the importance of caring for Xiaoyu, his only family. He had to save his sister at all costs! Yet, the five hundred thousand from his mother's passing had been used by Li Pingping to purchase an apartment without his knowledge! The Li father and daughter watched as Chen Ming fell silent. They assumed he had resigned himself to his fate. Li Pingping couldn't resist gloating: "Chen Ming, you should just be my partner. When your sister is gone, you'll have a dowry to marry me!" "What dowry are you talking about?" Chen Ming was taken aback. Li Pingping smirked, "A year ago, I had your late mother purchase a life insurance policy for your sister. Upon her passing, we'll receive one million in insurance money!" "One million as my dowry!" Chen Ming's head spun. He realized why Li Pingping had orchestrated today's events. She had planned it all along! Using Xiaoyu's death to secure her own future happiness! Li Li chimed in, stoking the flames. "Xiao Chen, you must consider everything. When Xiaoyu passes and we receive the insurance money, you can bring one million as a dowry to marry into our family. I'll ensure Xiaoyu receives a grand funeral!" "I'll be your true father, and you my true son. The Li family will treat you fairly!" Despite Li Li's tough words, it was all a transaction! Wasn't this essentially buying a father for a million? "A dying person must make the most of their situation. Chen Ming, you must understand the goodwill of my father and me!" Li Pingping grasped Chen Ming's arm, her face filled with righteousness. "With a million, I can open a martial arts school. I found the perfect location on the commercial street yesterday!" "Now, we just have to wait for her to pass..." Li Li voiced his thoughts directly. However, Chen Ming erupted in a fit of rage amidst their laughter! "Return my mother's money!" His roar startled Li Pingping and Li Li. Chen Ming's eyes blazed, his face contorted in anger, appearing terrifying! "Why are you shouting?!" Witnessing this, Li Pingping sought refuge behind her father. Li Li rolled up his sleeves and shouted in anger: "Chen Ming, don't you dare raise your voice at my daughter again!"