Addicted to Love, Mr. Fu’s Newly Married Wife

Chapter 1597 Knowing Her Purpose

In the study, the soft light spilled into every corner, but it couldn't dispel the heavy gloom on Nan Yifeng's face.

He stood opposite his mother, his posture upright but tense, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"Yi Feng, what's wrong?"

Nan Yifeng's mother sat in a large mahogany chair, slightly raised her head, and asked with a puzzled look.

Her eyes were full of concern, but the gentleness that had been tempered by time could not melt the ice in Nan Yifeng's heart.

Nan Yifeng took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but his voice still carried a hint of urgency: "Mother! Why did you suddenly have the idea of ​​adopting Li Shanshan as your goddaughter? Please allow your son to tell you frankly: many times, appearances are quite different from the truth; and the intricate and perplexing aspects are beyond the comprehension and imagination of ordinary people."

“There are some inside stories you are unaware of, but they do exist and have a potential impact on our family, and may even cause a huge uproar.”

"So, if you truly hope that our family can live peacefully and harmoniously, then you'd better heed my advice—treat her as a complete stranger and avoid having too much involvement with her!"

Nan Yifeng's eyes were firm and resolute, as if he were declaring an unquestionable decision to his mother.

The mother frowned slightly, a hint of confusion on her face. She waved her hand gently and said, "Isn't it because your father wanted to take her as his goddaughter? I just went along with it. It's just a title, no need to make a fuss about it. Otherwise, your father will start nagging..."

"Besides, having another goddaughter will make the house more lively, and she might even be able to bring you some help."

As the mother spoke, a faint smile remained on her lips, as if she thought it was a perfectly normal thing.

Hearing his mother's words, Nan Yifeng became even more anxious. He took a step forward and hurriedly explained, "Mother, don't keep saying this or that about Father. If you don't want the conflict between us to deepen, then don't always give in to him. Have some of your own opinions."

“Mother, you don’t know Li Shanshan well. She approached our family, you and me, with ulterior motives. On the surface, she seems gentle, kind, obedient and sensible, but in reality, she is very scheming.”

"She has been secretly plotting something, trying to gain benefits from our family, and even trying to ruin my relationship with Weiwei."

Nan Yifeng's eyes revealed anger and disgust, as if Li Shanshan were a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, ready to bite at any moment.

When the mother heard Nan Yifeng's evaluation of Li Shanshan, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

She lowered her head slightly, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of the chair, as if she was seriously considering Nan Yifeng's words.

After a while, she slowly raised her head, looked at Nan Yifeng, and a sly glint flashed in her eyes.

Seeing that his mother did not respond immediately, Nan Yifeng became a little anxious. Just as he was about to speak again, he saw his mother raise her hand and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, her movements elegant and composed.

She raised the corners of her lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly, "Yi Feng, do you really think your mother is a fool? Do you think I can't see anything? From the moment you stepped into this house, the way Li Shanshan looked at you betrayed the unusual relationship between the two of you."

"The admiration and resentment in her eyes were so obvious, how could they escape my discerning eye? Actually, I know everything perfectly well! The reason I took her in as my goddaughter was simply to cut off her hopes for you."

As she spoke, her mother stood up, walked to Nan Yifeng's side, gently patted his shoulder, and continued, "I know you only have Weiwei in your heart, and I also hope that you two can be well. I took Li Shanshan as my goddaughter because I wanted her to understand that there can only be a godparent relationship between her and us, and nothing more."

"I thought that if I gave her a way out, she might back down. But things didn't seem to go as I expected." The mother's tone revealed a hint of helplessness and worry.

Hearing his mother's words, Nan Yifeng's anger subsided slightly, but he still said with some unease:

“Mom, your idea is good, but Li Shanshan isn’t someone who gives up so easily. She will definitely try every means to achieve her goal. We can’t continue to be passive like this; we must take the initiative and make her give up this idea completely.”

Nan Yifeng nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with seriousness and earnestness, his tone as firm as a rock: "Mother! Regarding Li Shanshan's matter... you really have to resolve this for me! I think it's better if we don't have anything to do with that woman anymore~ After all, so many unpleasant things have happened before, if we continue to get entangled, it might cause even more trouble!"

"So, take my advice: clean up this mess quickly and cut all ties with her completely. That way, everyone can live in peace!"

“She’s like a ticking time bomb, always ready to cause trouble for me and our family, you understand? Especially my father, he always carries the bad temper of those celebrities, and he’s arrogant because he’s famous.”

"He might be able to act tough in the complicated environment of the entertainment industry, but if he acts like this at home, he'll inevitably suffer a major setback sooner or later. You need to give him some serious advice, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Yifeng's mother's previously calm face instantly fell, her brows furrowed tightly, and a hint of displeasure appeared in her eyes. She clicked her tongue twice, making a "tsk tsk" sound, her tone seemingly containing a hint of complaint and coquettishness, as well as a touch of petulance.

"Hey! What kind of attitude is that? How dare you talk to your mother like that! Why should I listen to you? Look at yourself, you're always busy with work or other things, I never even see you, and you never come home to keep this old woman company."

"Now it's all good, isn't it? I'll find someone to take care of me in your place, is that not okay? I'm so bored and lonely at home all by myself. Isn't it nice to have a goddaughter to talk to and chat with?"

How could Nan Yifeng not understand the hidden meaning in his mother's words? The loneliness and resentment hidden in her words were like fine needles, gently pricking his heart.

Actually, it wasn't that he didn't want to come back, but every time he thought about returning to this home and facing that biological father, an indescribable sense of disgust and resistance welled up in his heart.

That man was absent from so many of his childhood years, leaving behind only indifference and alienation.

Now, however, he still acts arrogantly and domineeringly at home. How can he tolerate this?

However, in order to resolve the thorny issue of Li Shanshan and restore peace to the family, he gritted his teeth, suppressed his discomfort, looked firmly at his mother, and said.

"Mom, I know you must feel lonely staying at home alone, but please believe me, this woman named Li Shanshan is definitely not simple! She deliberately got close to our family, especially to you and me, and there must be some ulterior motive behind it."

“If you really long for someone to be by your side, then your son can certainly find other suitable candidates for you; or, I will do my best to squeeze out more free time to come home and visit you.”

"All these wonderful visions are based on one important condition—that is, Li Shanshan must be completely expelled from our lives. Only when you are truly determined to do so will I be willing to bring Weiwei home with you to share the joys of family life, and I promise to come back often to be by your side in the future, okay, Mom?"

As Nan Yifeng spoke, he observed his mother's expression, his eyes filled with expectation and earnestness.

Nan Yifeng's mother sighed...