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The two continued talking, and before long, Li Lili's phone rang. At that moment, Li Lili saw that it was her mother calling.

"Hello, what's wrong, Mom?" Li Lili asked immediately after receiving her mother's call.

Upon hearing Li Lili's voice, Shen's mother on the other end of the phone immediately burst into tears. She sobbed and stammered, unable to make out what she was saying.

Chapter 257 The Shen Family Encounters Trouble

Mrs. Shen stammered and said a lot, but Li Lili couldn't understand a word. Seeing Li Lili, Mrs. Shen hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Mom? Don't worry, tell me slowly." After calming herself down, Mrs. Shen continued, "Ningxue, your father's health is getting worse again. The money you sent home last time is all gone, and now he needs treatment, which will cost a lot of money. Ningxue, what are we going to do?" Mrs. Shen said, her voice trembling with tears.

"Don't worry, Mom, it's alright. How much more money will Dad's treatment cost? I'll think of something," Li Lili comforted Shen's mother. "I don't know either. The doctor gave me a rough estimate, saying it would cost several hundred thousand, but he didn't say the exact amount. Ningxue, when do you have time to come back and see your dad?" As Shen's mother said this, all her hopes were pinned on Li Lili.

Just then, Li Lili realized that she hadn't been home for a long time. Since returning from the United States, she had been with Chen Ling and hadn't been home since. So Li Lili said, "I'll go back tonight." After Li Lili finished speaking, Shen's mother started talking about something, mostly about the situation at home. However, after hearing this, Li Lili didn't know how to deal with it. The heavy burden of the family was weighing on her shoulders, and she was already struggling to breathe.

After hanging up the phone, Li Lili looked out the window. Seeing her thoughtful expression, Chen Ling guessed what was going on. He placed his hand on her shoulder, then pulled her into his arms, gently asking, "What's wrong? Did something happen at home?" Li Lili feigned strength, saying, "Nothing." She knew these were family matters and didn't want Chen Ling to interfere. Deep down, she knew it was a bottomless pit. Chen Ling continued, "Silly girl, I'm here. You don't need to be so strong." His tone was so gentle that Li Lili could no longer hold back her tears.

Just then, they arrived at Li Lili's house. Chen Ling and Li Lili got out of the car and went upstairs first. Once inside, Chen Ling asked, "Ningxue, what happened? What's wrong at home? Do you need money?"

Li Lili looked at Chen Ling's expression and said nothing. But in her heart, she was thinking that she really didn't have that much money to give to her family, but she really didn't want Chen Ling to help her.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?" Chen Ling asked, looking at Li Lili. Upon hearing Chen Ling's voice, tears welled up in Li Lili's eyes again. As a young woman, she bore the heavy burden of her family, carrying all the grievances and hardships on her own. Suddenly, someone wanted to share those burdens with her, and her heart felt incredibly warm.

At this moment, Chen Ling said again, "It's okay. If you need money, I can lend it to you first. You work at the company, so I can deduct it from your salary." Chen Ling looked at Li Lili and then said. However, after Chen Ling finished speaking, he saw Li Lili suddenly laugh.

"You." After laughing, Li Lili wanted to say something, but then she shut her mouth.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly. Say it again," Chen Ling asked with concern.

"It's nothing, Chen Ling, thank you." Li Lili looked at Chen Ling in front of her, wondering when Chen Ling had become her support.

"What are you thinking about, so engrossed?" Chen Ling asked, seeing that Li Lili looked preoccupied again after she finished speaking.

"Something happened at home. My mom said my dad's condition has worsened again, and I have to go home to check on him today." Li Lili said this simply to Chen Ling, but she was actually panicking inside. At this moment, Chen Ling said again, "Okay, it's okay, I'll go back with you."

Chen Ling thought that he and Li Lili were about to get married, and he hadn't had a chance to see his family yet, so he suggested that he go back with Li Lili.

"No need, I can go back by myself," Li Lili immediately refused after hearing Chen Ling's words. Just then, Chen Ling continued, "Look at the ring on your hand. We're about to get married, your affairs are my affairs. Besides, I haven't met your family yet. This is a good opportunity for me to meet them. I'm not too comfortable letting you go back alone." Chen Ling patted Li Lili's head affectionately as he spoke.

"Okay, let's go back together later." After hearing Chen Ling's words, Li Lili stopped being stubborn. With Chen Ling around, she could rest assured. Because Chen Ling wouldn't let anything happen to her.

So Li Lili started packing her things at home, while Chen Ling called home to say he wouldn't be going back that day. Then Chen Ling called the repair company to ask when his car would be fixed. They said it was already repaired and they were about to deliver it. So Chen Ling sent the repair company his location and told Li Lili that they would drive home once the car arrived.

Chen Ling then helped Li Lili check the wiring in the house, thoroughly inspecting every nook and cranny. Reassured that everything was in order, he was relieved. A little while later, Chen Ling's car returned, and he asked Li Lili, "Have you packed your things? We can go now." Upon hearing this, Li Lili immediately replied, "Yes, I'm done." As she spoke, she began to walk outside.

Li Lili simply grabbed a few changes of clothes and nothing else; a simple travel bag was all she needed. Chen Ling looked at Li Lili's minimal luggage and thought to himself, "She really has the air of a mature woman; she's efficient and decisive."

"I reckon I'll be staying home for a few days, so I packed a few clothes," Li Lili said, looking at Chen Ling.

"What about me? I'll stay with you for a few days too, but I haven't packed any clothes yet. I'll just buy a few sets to change into when we pass by a store later." Chen Ling looked at Li Lili's face and said casually.

Chapter 258 Arriving at the Shen Family

After hearing Chen Ling's words, Li Lili nodded, then bent Chen Ling's arm and prepared to leave. Li Lili now looked like a little bird clinging to him; indeed, women in love are ever-changing.

After they left, they prepared to leave. They hadn't driven far when they saw a men's clothing store. Chen Ling said he'd go down and buy two changes of clothes, and quickly went down to get them. He grabbed two pieces of clothing and immediately returned.

"So fast?" Li Lili asked, seeing that Chen Ling had returned so quickly.

"Yeah, I'm so eager to meet my future in-laws," Chen Ling said cheekily. From getting out of the car to choosing clothes and then coming back, Chen Ling ran the whole way.

After Chen Ling finished speaking, he saw Li Lili smiling happily. Seeing Li Lili smile made Chen Ling feel much more at ease. He had been feeling very uncomfortable looking at Li Lili who was frowning, but now she was much better; Li Lili was finally smiling.

"Let's go," Li Lili said gently.

So Chen Ling immediately started the engine and prepared to set off. Li Lili didn't say a word the whole way; Chen Ling was almost asleep while driving. It wasn't until they were almost there that Li Lili finally spoke up, "Chen Ling, are you sleepy?" She had noticed Chen Ling yawning and then asked.

"Yes, I'm a little sleepy." Chen Ling turned to look at Li Lili and then began to speak.

Li Lili really wanted to offer to drive for Chen Ling for a while, but she remembered that she had been traumatized since her car accident and didn't dare to touch a car anymore, so she looked down at her hands.

Chen Ling saw through Li Lili's thoughts, so he said, "Just talk to me, that way I won't be sleepy anymore, and we'll be there soon."

"Okay." Li Lili immediately agreed after hearing Chen Ling's words.

Then you hear Li Lili and Chen Ling chatting away. They're mostly just rambling, mentioning that they haven't been in touch with Chen Xiaoqi for the past few days and wondering how she's doing. Then they start talking about Chen Xiaoqi's child, and it's at this point that Li Lili suddenly asks, "You used to be very reluctant to get married, and you avoided the topic. What happened?"

"It's all because of your car accident. I thought I was going to lose you after that, so I wanted to give you a home." Chen Ling blurted out without thinking. At this moment, Li Lili heard Chen Ling's words and said, "Then we should thank that car accident. It can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Thinking back to how Chen Ling had previously avoided the topic of marriage, and then looking at him now, Li Lili found it unbelievable; the contrast was simply too great. A little while later, they arrived at Li Lili's home.

This was the first time Chen Ling had seen Li Lili's home, and his heart was filled with sorrow.

The house before him was dilapidated and filthy, having been neglected for a long time. The ground was uneven, and the courtyard walls were leaning. Chen Ling looked at the house and sensed a pervasive sense of unease.

"Let's go," Chen Ling said to Li Lili, his heart filled with sorrow.

Li Lili looked at Chen Ling and said calmly, "I forgot to tell you about my home environment beforehand. You might not be used to it." Li Lili thought about the disappointment Chen Ling felt and then asked him.

Just then, after hearing Li Lili's words, Chen Ling gently patted Li Lili's head, then, without saying anything, pulled Li Lili inside.

Just as Li Lili stepped into the yard, she saw her mother come out.

"Ningxue, you're back so soon? I ran out as soon as I heard your voice. It really is you." After hearing the voice, Shen's mother thought she would come out to see if Li Lili had returned, and it really was.

"Mom, this is my boyfriend, Chen Ling," Li Lili said, pulling Chen Ling along.

"Hello, Auntie." Chen Ling greeted Shen's mother first.

"Alright, alright, Ningxue, come and see your father," Mrs. Shen said, glancing at Chen Ling with satisfaction. However, she had urgent matters on her mind and was not in the mood to look at Chen Ling.

Then Chen Ling and Li Lili went into the room. After Chen Ling entered, he felt even more that the room was very simple and poor. There was nothing in the room except a simple table, sofa and bed, and no decorations at all.

When Chen Ling arrived at Shen's father's room, he saw Shen's father lying on the bed, with a disheveled woman next to him. Chen Ling thought that this must be Li Lili's sister.

"Dad, are you alright?" Li Lili asked as she strode into the room and walked quickly to Shen's father's side.

"Ningxue is back. I'm fine. Why did your mother still let you come back?" Mr. Shen said weakly. Mr. Shen had initially disagreed with Mrs. Shen calling Li Lili. He felt that he had already burdened the family so much and didn't want to continue treatment, so he thought it would be best to just let it go.

"Dad, I've been busy lately and haven't had time to come back and see you. Please don't be angry with me. I'm back now, and I'll take you to see a doctor tomorrow." Li Lili felt very sorry for her father, who was so thin he was just skin and bones. She wiped away her tears and sobbed as she spoke.

However, after seeing Li Lili's appearance, Chen Ling felt very bad. He felt so sorry for Li Lili. Chen Ling thought about the unfairness of the world and recalled that Li Lili was a goddess admired by everyone in college, but now she was confused and troubled by everything because of her family.

"Ningxue, your father said he's giving up on treatment," Shen's mother said, crying.

“I can’t cure him anyway, so don’t waste money. Leave the money for your sister. I’ve lived most of my life and I’m content,” Mr. Shen said, continuing from Mrs. Shen’s words.

Looking at Li Lili's younger sister, Mr. Shen felt a pang of sadness. His own daughter, who was perfectly fine, had turned out like this. He wondered what sins she had committed in her past life to cause their family to end up like this.

Just then, Chen Ling spoke up, "Uncle, it's alright. We'll get treatment if we're sick." Chen Ling's words were firm and powerful. After Chen Ling finished speaking, Shen's mother said to Shen's father, "This is Ningxue's boyfriend, Chen Ling."

Chapter 259 Overwhelming Boyfriend Power

After learning Chen Ling's identity, Mr. Shen kept observing him. He thought Chen Ling's demeanor suggested a successful person, and more importantly, he noticed the doting look in Chen Ling's eyes when he looked at Li Lili. Therefore, Mr. Shen was quite satisfied with Chen Ling. He simply said, "Chen Ling, take good care of Ningxue."

Suppressing his emotions, Mr. Shen said to Chen Ling in a low voice that he simply wanted to preserve his dignity as a man.

"Uncle, don't worry, I will take good care of Ningxue. Don't worry too much, we'll see a doctor if she gets sick." Chen Ling said loudly to Shen's father.

Upon hearing Chen Ling's words, Shen's mother's impression of him improved considerably. She thought that some men might not even want to enter their homes after seeing them, or they might be scared away after seeing their family situation. Yet Chen Ling was still talking and persuading Shen's father to see a doctor. Shen's mother seemed quite satisfied with Li Lili's boyfriend. She then turned to look at Li Lili, thinking that Li Lili had found a good home and she was no longer worried about her. However, when she turned to see Li Lili's younger sister, she felt a pang of sadness.

Just then, Li Lili spoke up, "Dad, don't talk nonsense. If you're sick, I'll take you to see a doctor. Money is something you can't take with you when you die; it's not good for you. I still have money to treat your illness." Li Lili's attitude was very firm when she said this. Looking at Li Lili's expression, Mr. Shen didn't say anything more, but his heart was filled with bitterness. He was the one who had dragged his family down.

After chatting with Mr. Shen for a while, Mr. Shen said it was getting late and that Li Lili should go home and rest. He said she'd had a long day and should go to sleep early. Then, Mrs. Shen led Chen Ling and Li Lili out, with Li Lili's younger sister following behind.

Their house was small and didn't have many rooms, so Chen Ling had to make do with the sofa in the living room. Li Lili and her sister stayed there together. After Shen's mother helped Chen Ling get a blanket, she said some things to him to make do for now before going back to take care of Shen's father.

Li Lili's younger sister was relatively well-behaved today. Usually, she either mutters incessantly to herself or sits quietly by herself, saying nothing. Like today, she just sat there without saying a word.

After Mrs. Shen left, Chen Ling lay on the sofa in the living room, thinking about the Shen family's situation. He wanted to help Li Lili, so he started giving her advice.

At this moment, Li Lili and her younger sister Shen Ninglu returned to their room together. Li Lili had been worried about their father and hadn't had a chance to properly check on Shen Ninglu. So, sitting on the bed, Li Lili took Shen Ninglu's arm and looked at her intently. Then, in a gentle and soft voice, she asked, "Ninglu, how are you?" However, Li Lili couldn't hear what Shen Ninglu was saying, but she could feel her sister's tenderness. So, Shen Ninglu took a step closer to Li Lili and snuggled into her arms.

Shen Ninglu's actions brought tears to Li Lili's eyes. Her beloved younger sister had become like this, and it was the prime of her life. At this age, she should be studying, writing, and falling in love, but her sister was not fortunate enough to experience it. Li Lili felt a pang of sorrow when she thought about this.

Tears welled in Li Lili's eyes as she gently stroked Shen Ninglu's hair. Shen Ninglu's hair was filthy; she hadn't washed it or taken a bath in ages. With only Shen's mother at home, she was overwhelmed with care, already busy looking after Shen's father. How could she possibly have the energy to care for Shen Ninglu? Thinking of this, Li Lili began to resent herself, resenting herself for not coming back to see them sooner. Perhaps if she had come back more often, life at home wouldn't have been so difficult.

Li Lili held Shen Ninglu in her arms for a very long time, until Shen Ninglu fell asleep. Only after Shen Ninglu fell asleep did Li Lili gently place her on the bed and then go to sleep.

Just then, after lying down on the bed, Li Lili began to think about her family. She thought about her father and then looked at her younger sister, feeling troubled. She couldn't think of a good solution, so she tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

However, early the next morning, as soon as Li Lili opened her eyes, she saw that her younger sister was still asleep. Just as she was about to get up, she heard Chen Ling and Shen's mother's voices. When Li Lili went closer to listen, she realized that Chen Ling wanted to take them to live with him so that he could take better care of them.

Li Lili walked into the living room and said, "Chen Ling, this is my family matter. I asked you to come here not to ask for your help." Li Lili looked at him and said with a very serious expression.

“Ningxue, isn’t it good that Chen Ling is helping out? You can’t just watch your father and sister continue like this.” Shen’s mother complained to Li Lili.

Li Lili did not lower her head, but continued, "Mom, I didn't say I was going to ignore them. It's just that this is our business and has nothing to do with Chen Ling."

"Ningxue, how can it not be related? We're getting married soon. I've told you before, your problems are my problems. You don't need to be tough in front of me. I'll figure out a way to solve everything." Chen Ling said these words in a very cool way.

“I brought you here because you are my emotional support. When I see you, I feel that life isn’t so hard. But I don’t intend for you to interfere in my family affairs. You don’t need to worry about these things; I will handle them.” Li Lili said stubbornly, unyielding on her principle of not letting Chen Ling interfere.

Just then, Chen Ling began to speak: "I've already arranged a hospital for Uncle and Ninglu, the same hospital where you had your head checked last time. I built the project, and I know the director. The medical facilities there are much better. I plan to have Uncle and Ninglu receive treatment there. I've already discussed this with Aunt, so please don't refuse. If you feel you really owe me a lot, then you can repay me with your body. Besides, you work at my company now, so what are you still worried about?" Chen Ling had thought of a solution for a long time last night and finally came up with an idea, and he wasn't going to back down.

However, after hearing Chen Ling's words, Li Lili was at a loss for words.

Chapter 260 Receiving the Yihe

So Li Lili didn't say anything more. She knew which hospital it was, and since they had already arranged it for her, she wouldn't refuse. But that was all the concessions Li Lili made. She said, "I hope that after I get to the hospital, you won't interfere in my family affairs anymore. I'll figure out how to pay for the medical expenses myself."

Seeing that Li Lili had made a concession, Chen Ling didn't say anything more, thinking that he would just go along with her for now, and that Li Lili's words wouldn't matter after they got to the hospital.

However, Mrs. Shen was thinking to herself, how could her daughter be so unreasonable? With Chen Ling as her backer, she should seize the opportunity. So she glared at Li Lili, then immediately changed her expression and said to Chen Ling with a smile, "Son-in-law, this is really too much trouble for you."

Chen Ling looked at Shen's mother and quickly replied, "It's alright, it's nothing."

After saying that, Chen Ling turned to Li Lili and asked, "When are you planning to take them there? I'd like it to be as soon as possible."

After hearing Chen Ling's words, Li Lili naturally knew that if they were going to take him away, the sooner the better. However, she didn't have any money left. It was easy to say, but difficult to do.

"Let's leave after lunch," Li Lili said through gritted teeth. She figured things would work themselves out; she'd go to the hospital for a checkup first, and then figure out the rest later.

Upon hearing Li Lili's words, Shen's mother immediately turned around to prepare to cook. As she walked, she hummed a little tune.

The meals at the Shen family's house were not as lavish as those at the Chen family's house. In no time, Mrs. Shen had prepared the meal. She made plain noodles, as she hadn't known that Chen Ling was returning and hadn't prepared any other dishes.

"Son-in-law, please don't mind. We don't have much food at home, we usually just eat like this. I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't prepare anything." Mrs. Shen said, looking at Chen Ling.

"It's alright, Auntie, this is delicious too," Chen Ling said against his will.

Seeing this, Li Lili didn't say anything, but got up and said, "I'll go wake my sister up."