Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 76 - 73 Li Si’s Background

After hearing those words, Li Si was so angry she laughed. Thirty thousand for elder care? Have you lost your mind?

"Grandma, I think you’re being unreasonable! Where’s this rich man who’s supposedly spending his money on me? And I’m just a granddaughter. Sure, I have some responsibility to support you, but how does that add up to thirty thousand? Besides, I’m still a student. Where am I supposed to pull thirty thousand yuan from? What are my second uncle and aunt, your own children, supposed to be doing? Just there for decoration?"

"Don’t talk about them right now. Let’s just talk about you. My elder care depends on you. Are you going to cough up the money or not?" Grandma Li’s eyes widened, her tone hardening as well.

Li Si had had enough. She did have money, and even if the old woman were left completely uncared for in her old age, she’d still give her some support.

But not like this. What is this? Trying to con her into being the sucker?

"Thirty thousand? Selling me wouldn’t even fetch that much! Where on earth did you come up with that number, Grandma? What, are you drinking bird’s nest soup and eating shark fin every day? Why do you need so much?"

Li Si couldn’t help questioning it. Thirty thousand — even printing that much money would take some time. How could Grandma just open her mouth and spit it out casually, treating her like some kind of ATM?

"I don’t care. If you don’t give me this elder care money, I’ll go to your school, find your teachers and principal, and make a big scene! Let them all see how unfilial you are!" Grandma Li thought she’d found Li Si’s weak spot. Wasn’t she still a student? Surely she’d be afraid of being expelled.

Li Si almost laughed out loud. "Go ahead, Grandma, make a scene. I’m not afraid. I’d actually love for everyone to weigh in and judge for themselves. Is this even reasonable? You have a son and a daughter, yet you’re demanding elder care money from your granddaughter! Okay, I’ll provide elder care — but go ask around first, who’s asking for thirty thousand in elder care expenses?"

Grandma Li must think this was elementary school, where she’d be scared of her threats to go to the teacher. But this was college — who cares about that kind of thing here? Especially something this outrageous! If it really got to the school, people might actually end up sympathizing with Li Si!

"Why not? Honestly, thirty thousand isn’t even a lot. Think about it — what if I get sick or something disastrous happens in the future? It might not even be enough! Don’t worry, Li Si, if it turns out to be insufficient later, I won’t ask you for more. Your second uncle and aunt will pay then. And as for taking care of me, you won’t have to lift a finger — your sister Li Fei and Wu Yue can handle that."

Grandma Li wasn’t sure if she really thought her arrangements were reasonable or what. At this point, she was speaking with growing righteousness.

"Li Si, listen to your grandma! Any extra costs in the future will be split between our two families. We promise we won’t trouble you again. Think about it — in the future, you’ll have to get married, have kids, deal with in-laws. You’ll be so busy! How could you possibly have time to take care of elders? We’ll take care of it all — we’re close by anyway!" Second Aunt Zhang Meihua chimed in enthusiastically, as if Li Si might actually be moved by this "generosity."

"Exactly, sis. You won’t have to do any of the caregiving. Wu Yue and I will handle it. Right, Wu Yue?" Li Fei gave Wu Yue a look, and Wu Yue quickly nodded. "Yes, sis, you just need to fork over the money. So easy!"

Looking at these so-called relatives of hers, Li Si smirked coldly. "Are you all joking? When did I ever say I’d hand over the money? Why are you all acting like I can just magically come up with thirty thousand yuan? Let me tell you all something — my dear relatives — if you want money from me, dream on. Even if the old lady really has no one to take care of her in old age someday, I’ll give money on a monthly basis, not a cent upfront! For now, don’t even think about it!"

"You unfilial brat! I’ll take you to court! I’ll ruin your reputation and make sure you can’t go to college! Let’s see what you’ll do then!" Grandma Li shrieked, her voice hoarse from anger, her face wrinkled and contorted.

Li Si looked disdainfully at the indignant faces of the crowd and found the whole thing absurd. "Go ahead, sue me, dear Grandma. Just make sure you review the relevant laws before you do, and check if your children might actually have a greater legal obligation to support you!"

"I don’t care about the law. I’m asking you one thing today: are you giving the money or not?" Grandma Li shouted at Li Si.

"I don’t have the money, Grandma. How am I supposed to give it to you?" Li Si felt utterly fed up at this point; she couldn’t even muster the energy to truly get angry.

"Fine, since you’re saying that, then I have an announcement to make today. Luckily, everyone’s here! Li Si, it’s time you learned the truth about yourself!"

The crowd gasped in unison, and Li Si’s eyes widened in shock, her heart pounding wildly. What did this mean? Did she have some mysterious background after all?

Grandma Li stood up solemnly, realizing she had everyone’s attention fixed on her. Slowly, she began, "This is something only I and your dad knew. Now that your dad has passed, I was initially planning to take this secret to my grave. But today, since you’ve shown no feelings or loyalty, don’t blame this old woman for being heartless."

"You are not a child of the Li Family. In truth, after graduating and returning from another city, your dad adopted you when you were just over a year old. However, when he came back, he only said he divorced his wife, and the child was left to him. The family didn’t ask much, not wanting to upset him."

"All these years, he worked tirelessly, playing both mom and dad, to raise you. But the truth is — you are not a child of the Li Family! Therefore, the house and money your dad left behind must be returned to us. That is the property of the Li Family and cannot be kept by an outsider like you."

"Mom, is this true?"

The second uncle was the first to react. When Grandma Li confirmed her statement with a resounding nod, he immediately turned to Li Si and arrogantly said, "Li Si, did you hear that? You’re not even one of us! Hand over my brother’s money and house immediately! Or else, you’ll regret it!"

"Exactly! I was wondering why you didn’t look anything like my brother. Turns out you’re not even his biological child. No wonder you’ve treated us relatives so coldly since your dad passed! Did you already know?" Zhang Meihua accused, pointing fingers at Li Si, her words dripping with venom.

Li Si froze entirely. She couldn’t accept this truth. Could it be that she really wasn’t her father’s child? Was this why, after he passed away, her relatives treated her so coldly in this life?

What was real, and what was fake? Li Si clenched her fists tightly, glaring at the Li family as they spewed their accusations and insults.

"Is what you’re saying true? Do you have any evidence? My dad’s gone now, and you expect me to believe you just based on your words? Show me proof! Without it, none of you are getting a single thing of my dad’s!"

"Evidence? I don’t have any. But what I’m saying is the truth. There’s no need for me to make something like this up!" Grandma Li declared firmly, her gaze unwavering. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)