Warm medicine emits fragrance

In this family, Li Chenbi's words carried more weight than the old lady's.

Normally, Li Chenbi was too lazy to bother with him, which allowed him to live as he pleased.

If Li Chenbi really wanted to deal with him, even his parents might not be able to protect him.

Li Yufeng only wanted to vent his anger for his mother, but he didn't expect to get into trouble. He immediately turned to Li Chenxin and asked him for help.

Li Chenxin's face was extremely grim.

In the Li family mansion, Li Chenxin was always controlled by Li Chenbi. If he hadn't been older than Li Chenbi, he wouldn't have been able to take on the position of head of the family.

Even though he became the head of the family, he didn't have much real power. The family business was all in Li Chenbi's hands, and he often didn't even have a say.

In the past, he had no chance to seize power from Li Chenbi, and he had to live by Li Chenbi's whims, so he had to endure it.

But things are different now. The world is in chaos, and he has found a more powerful backer. It's really uncertain who will be in charge of the Li family in the future.

This made him unable to hold back.

Looking at Li Chenbi, he said in a deep voice, "Second brother, you've gotten so used to being arrogant outside that you've forgotten you have an older brother at home?"

Li Chenbi didn't even look at Li Chenxin. He picked up his chopsticks, reached for the fish in the center of the table, picked out the tenderest piece of the fish belly, and put it into Fan Liuer's bowl.

"This fish is very fresh and boneless. Try it."

In this atmosphere, Fan Liuer was really too embarrassed to pick up her chopsticks.

Li Chenbi squeezed her hand and said softly, "Eat in peace."

These words were meant to comfort her, and Fan Liuer didn't want to get involved in the family's conflict anymore. At this moment, eating quietly was the best option.

She reached for the chopsticks.

The table was suddenly slammed, startling Fan Liuer, who then withdrew her hand.

She looked up and met Li Chenxin's gloomy face.

"You really have no manners whatsoever! Do you really think you're the master just because you're sitting at this table? The old lady hasn't even touched her chopsticks, what are you doing with them!"

Fan Liuer immediately turned to look at Li Chenbi.

She dared not push herself any further; she was a little scared.

Li Chenbi held Fan Liuer's hand before turning his gaze to Li Chenxin, his expression no better than Li Chenxin's.

"Looks like you don't want to eat this meal, brother?"

"If you don't want to eat, then don't eat any of it."

After saying that, he pulled Fan Liuer to her feet, gestured for her to step back, and then suddenly kicked over the dining table.

A loud crash followed, the sound of breaking dishes mingling with gasps of surprise from the crowd, all echoing through the restaurant.

"Chenbi! What are you doing!" The old lady was splashed with soup and was helped aside by the servants. She looked at Li Chenbi in shock.

"Li Chenbi! Are you crazy?!" Li Chenxin was not spared either; the table tilted in his direction, and if he hadn't reacted quickly, his robe would have been ruined.

The First Madam was not so lucky. Her new fine clothes were covered in thick vegetable soup and sauce, and a hot soup was poured over her, scalding her so much that she cried out in surprise.

"Guards! Guards!"

The scene descended into chaos. Fan Liuer couldn't understand what Li Chenbi was trying to do, so she could only silently take two steps back to avoid the dangerous area.

Li Chenxin's face turned red with anger. He pointed a finger at Li Chenbi, "Li Chenbi, I'm still the head of the Li family! Don't be so arrogant!"

"You don't even respect my mother anymore, which is bad enough?"

Li Chenbi looked at him coldly, "I may be arrogant, but what can my elder brother do to me?"

After saying that, he swept his gaze over everyone and said in a warning tone, "She is my woman, and she will be my wife, Li Chenbi's wife. If anyone shows her the slightest disrespect, things will not be as simple as they are today."

After saying that, he turned around and walked up to Fan Liuer, looked her over, and softened his voice to the extreme, "Were you scared?"

Fan Liuer vaguely felt that Li Chenbi was acting a little strange today.

But with so many people watching, she couldn't voice her doubts and could only shake her head.

Li Chenbi put his arm around her and led her away from the restaurant, leaving the angry curses behind.

From the moment the two left the restaurant until Li Chenbi helped Fan Liuer into the sedan chair, Fan Liuer still couldn't figure it out.

Why did Li Chenbi act that way just now?

After returning to the North Courtyard and entering the house, Fan Liuer finally asked the question that had been bothering her.

"You're acting strange today."

Li Chenbi was taking off his outer robe when he heard this and looked at her, "Something's not right?"

Fan Liuer tilted her head slightly and looked at him, "Although you have a fiery temper..."

As soon as he said this, Li Chenbi frowned.

Fan Liuer then added, "But you're not such an impulsive person."

Li Chenbi's brows relaxed again.

Fan Liuer continued to express her confusion, "If you don't like your elder brother and sister-in-law, you can just refute what they say. Anyway, you have a sharp tongue and you can make them furious with just your words. Why are you throwing such a tantrum? Today is New Year's Eve."

Li Chenbi was amused by Fan Liuer's words, threw the outer robe he had taken off aside, and walked closer to her.

He reached out and pinched her cheek. "So, in your mind, I'm someone with a bad temper and a harsh tongue."

Fan Liuer turned her head away from his hand, giving him a reproachful look, "That's not the point."

Li Chenbi withdrew his hand, walked past her to the couch and half-reclined, showing no intention of answering her questions. He lazily asked her, "Then what is the key point?"

Fan Liuer was so curious that she followed behind Li Chenbi, sat down in front of him, and looked down at him.

Why did you do this today? It's not like you at all.

Li Chenbi propped his head up with his hand, looking at her leisurely. "Didn't you say I have a bad temper? This fits you quite well."

Fan Liuer shook her head, "You're so smart, how could you not know that making such a big fuss is not good for either of us? You must have other reasons for doing this."

Li Chenbi stared at her face, his eyes full of smiles.

Fan Liuer was puzzled by his gaze and frowned, saying, "Why are you looking at me like that? Just tell me... ah!"

Before she could finish speaking, Li Chenbi reached out and hooked her neck, pulling her down and pressing her against his chest.

Then Li Chenbi swallowed the exclamation.

The kiss was tender and passionate, and in no time Fan Liuer was half-clothed and lying under Li Chenbi.

Fan Liuer didn't know what she had done to make this person suddenly go crazy, but she didn't have time to think about it right now.

Seeing that Li Chenbi's hands were becoming increasingly restless, she quickly stopped him.

"Wait... I haven't eaten yet, I'm so hungry."

Li Chenbi then stopped, pinched her, and withdrew his hand.

But he remained perched above her, looking down at her with intense emotions in his eyes.

After glancing at Fan Liuer twice, he lowered his head again and this time placed a light kiss on her lips.

He whispered softly, his lips close to Fan Liuer's.

"You understand me so well..."