Chapter 2689 - 2751: Reflections on Having Children

Song Shuang was unlucky. The DNA test results came out just a few days later, originally it was supposed to take longer, but someone was hired to rush the results. Li Yifei received the news first, just like the Yang Family, he was very concerned about the results. It concerned whether Skinny Monkey could leave a bloodline. As long as the child was Skinny Monkey’s, then all the things Song Shuang did could be temporarily disregarded, and let her give birth to the child. If she’s willing to raise it well, Li Yifei and Skinny Monkey’s parents and others wouldn’t even pursue her actions, as long as the child was Skinny Monkey’s.

With a child, the Yang Family would have a sliver of hope, otherwise, Skinny Monkey’s parents and sister could be immersed in the grief of losing a loved one for many years.

The results were delivered to Li Yifei’s hands, a thick pile of identification materials. Li Yifei skipped the front, flipping directly to the page with the identification result, comparing Skinny Monkey’s DNA with the DNA of the fetus in Song Shuang’s womb which had just taken shape. The results had a lot of evidence, but highlighted one line: there is a significant difference in the gene sequences of Sample 1 and Sample 2, indicating a non-paternity relationship!

This one line shattered the hopes of the past few days. The child in Song Shuang’s womb was not Skinny Monkey’s, not Yang Yang’s, and did not belong to the Yang Family.

After getting this identification result, Li Yifei only bit his teeth and nodded, as this result was within expectations, not out of bounds. Knowing that Song Shuang had an affair with someone, and was so open about it, the chance that the child in her womb was not Skinny Monkey’s was very high. The result also gave Li Yifei the determination to move on.

Originally, Cai Shaoqiang and his family were the unlucky ones. But since this child was not Skinny Monkey’s, Song Shuang and her family shouldn’t think they could avoid the consequences either.

This matter no longer required Li Yifei to handle personally. With the DNA test results showing that the child in Song Shuang’s womb had no relation to Skinny Monkey, the other members of the Flying Hawk Squad also got the news, the Yang Family too. Disappointment and a kind of despair spread. Li Yifei didn’t comfort them, nor could he, so he could only direct the anger towards Song Shuang and Cai Shaoqiang.

With Li Yifei’s intervention, a task force was directly assigned from within the province to investigate a series of cases thoroughly, many of which already had clear evidence. It only required the apprehension of relevant personnel. No one expected that the anger arising from another pair of adulterers would directly burn half of the local officialdom, showing that perhaps... this place really needed a thorough investigation.

As for the Dragon Gang, they later realized their subordinates were controlled, and the leader intended to negotiate. However, Li Yifei wouldn’t give them a chance to meet. Simply put, who do you think you are, to dare negotiate with me!

Thus, the so-called Dragon Gang organization, under the setup of the Provincial Department police, was hit with a thunderous strike. Of course, not everyone was guilty of crimes, but at least most of them were implicated. This was already an organization exhibiting strong Underworld-like traits, and getting rid of them was good for the local populace.

Li Yifei didn’t find it something to be happy about. Such organizations, such things, were not something he, as an ordinary civilian, could eradicate on his own. Disbanding the Dragon Gang, there was still the Tiger Gang, and the Snake Gang. As long as there is soil, there will be various gangs.

Comparatively, Ning Province’s situation was a bit better in this aspect, especially in Ying City. It had been said before that organized groups with Underworld traits did not have the survival soil in Ying City, and even in the provincial city, there were figures like Brother Hu who had gone clean. Though they’ve cleaned up, Brother Hu still controlled quite a bit in certain aspects.

Such natured personnel couldn’t be eradicated, but they could be restrained with high pressure. There are things they can do, and things they can’t. Once they cross the line, they don’t need ordinary folks or police; their people will handle it. Of course, this is a very idealistic view. Even hooligans have ideals, for example, people like Brother Hu, when not worried about life or the future, they begin to aspire and work towards it.

Of course, that’s a side note. At this moment, Li Yifei and Na Yi are already flying to the provincial city. Zheng Mingrui and others have a brief holiday to settle home affairs, but it’s only for a few days because they soon have to return to the Flying Hawk Squad for long-term special training, striving to get the squad back on track sooner, but it’s probably... not very optimistic.

The Flying Hawk Squad is a boulder weighing down on the minds of Li Yifei and the others. Only when the squad is rebuilt can this burden be possibly lifted.

Going home still gave Li Yifei a bit of comfort amidst his heavy heart. However strong as iron he may be, when there are concerns, he becomes softer. Since the plane arrived at the provincial city, although anxious to go home, Li Yifei still took a detour into the city to the mall to pick a gift for each child. Even with Na Yi’s help, it took an hour before the car was on the road again, heading straight for Ying City.

Knowing that Li Yifei was returning today, those at home were waiting, while those with work had to finish their tasks before coming back. Seeing his family, Li Yifei temporarily set aside those matters and embraced his family.

Mmm... to be precise, he fell into the embrace of Chu Xiaoyao, Su Lio, and Su Yiyi. Among them, Chu Xiaoyao was the proactive one, Su Lio was half-pushing and half-accepting, while Su Yiyi was completely innocent, just passing by and pulled in by the two women.

In the daytime... ahem, Li Yifei satisfied the three girls and fell asleep with them. Upon waking, he found only Chu Xiaoyao left in his arms. The little girl was pouting, seeming to dream of eating something delicious, smacking her lips for quite a while. Li Yifei reached out to pinch her, making Chu Xiaoyao dodge back, her eyebrows furrowed, looking unhappy. Li Yifei smiled, shook his head, gently sat up and got out of bed. The other two girls had left, but the room still carried a strong fragrance, plus... this was Su Lio’s bedroom, so she shouldn’t be far away.

Feeling slightly, Li Yifei sensed Su Lio was downstairs. Stepping down, he saw her in a cute cartoon apron, busy in the kitchen.

Finding Su Lio in the kitchen surprised Li Yifei a bit. When walking over, Su Lio turned and gave Li Yifei a gentle smile, saying, "You’re awake."

"Awake." Li Yifei walked over, opened his arms to embrace Su Lio, letting his hands slide over her slender waist, stopping at her lower abdomen, gently rubbing it, while glancing into the pot to see Su Lio making hawthorn soup. His heart immediately brightened, quickly asking, "Baby, are you... pregnant?"

A blush appeared on Su Lio’s face; she leaned into him but shook her head, saying, "Not... not so fast, I just like eating something sour lately!"

"Ah!" Li Yifei felt a bit disappointed but soon said, "A change in taste means you’re likely to be! Let’s work hard recently, hahaha!"

"Bad man, I’m not... ready yet. Watching the sisters with kids is exhausting, plus I read a book the other day!" Su Lio said.

Li Yifei then asked, "What book?"

"By a Japanese writer named Sakamoto Yukitaro, his ’A Little Serenade’ has a line—’The thought that anyone can become a parent without having to pass an exam is truly terrifying!’ At this point, Su Lio turned, looking into Li Yifei’s eyes, "Don’t overthink, husband, I didn’t mean anything else, just feel I’m not ready to have kids. Education comes before nurturing, how to educate a child, especially when they’re young, the upbringing and parental guidance shape their development and cultivation, as well as guide their freedom to grow... Ah, I can’t quite express it, but I feel it’s a big topic, and each child’s character, nature, and talents are different, being parents, how to discover a child’s focus, choosing how to cultivate... Husband, do you understand what I mean? I just feel these issues are not clear, so I can’t have kids!"

Li Yifei listened and nodded, rubbing his cheek against Su Lio’s soft cheek, smiling, "I understand and support your decision. Actually, these questions have been thought about by them too, Yifei’s mom faced it earliest, and the other children’s mothers were the same, even now they’re contemplating these issues."

"It’s okay, take your time, once sorted out, we’ll have kids!" Li Yifei said as he flicked Su Lio’s small nose, pamperingly saying, "Even if it’s at a hundred, it’s still possible. For this hundred years, you can be my little baby!"

"A hundred?" Su Lio’s long eyelashes fluttered quickly, her mouth opened, a giggle escaped, "When others are a hundred, they’re five generations living together, but I’m just having kids? Then our family hierarchy would really be messed up!"

"Messed up or not, as long as my baby is happy!" Li Yifei said.

Gently pushing Li Yifei aside, Su Lio said, "Can’t be that old, I think twenty-six or seven is fine, no later than thirty. These years I can have space to grow, once I have things figured out, it’ll be okay!"

"Yes, support you fully, it’s not rushed at all. But one thing..." Li Yifei said, deliberately pausing, and Su Lio asked, "What is it?"

Leaning closer, Li Yifei mischievously said, "Kids might not be necessary, but some things must be done..." Saying this, he gently thumped his hips, Su Lio gave him an annoyed glare, "Didn’t we just... finish, why again, husband, take care of yourself!"

"Hahaha, does your husband need to take care? Practically like a god of war." Li Yifei said, starting to move his hands. Su Lio twisted her body to dodge, the two of them began chasing around the room.