Chapter 11: Live Together?

Lillie didn't have to lift a finger. The Ping family would take care of the rest.

This was what they called borrowing someone else's knife.

Mr. Zhang would face justice—not just for embezzlement but for his involvement in illegal underworld transactions.

Lillie was well-acquainted with Major General Tang Hejiu. One favor was all it took.

She held her phone to her ear. "Thank you for your work, Hejiu. Your reward will be delivered soon."

"Don't bother, Lil. I just wanted to help."

"Not necessary. I'm not selfish."

He chuckled. "Too stubborn for your own good. Since you're sending my reward, how about some booze? The General's too strict—won't let us have a single drop of alcohol!"

"Your fault for choosing that line of work," she deadpanned.

Hejiu sighed dramatically. "What can I say? I like playing the hero. Maybe even your hero—"

"Good day, Hejiu."

"Wait, Lil—"

The call ended.

Under the scorching sun, Hejiu stared at his phone in disbelief. That woman. She had the audacity to ask for a favor and still treat him like this. He couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry.

"Really, this woman will be the death of me," he muttered.

"Hejiu! Why are you slacking off?! 200 push-ups and sit-ups, now!"

He groaned. "Yes, sir!"

Yeah. Definitely the death of him.

The car pulled up in front of the Bai family's old residence.

Lillie's childhood home. The place where her grandparents had showered her with love and discipline in equal measure.

Butler Tian, an old servant who had served the Bai family for three generations, opened the door for her and bowed.

"Welcome back, young miss."

Lillie nodded. "Good to see you well, Old Tian."

"These old bones are still strong as a stallion."

He escorted her inside, leading her to the study where her family awaited.

As she stepped in, a familiar voice greeted her.

"Ah, little flower, you're finally here. And I see you brought little sunshine with you."

Her grandfather's eyes twinkled with warmth.

Then her father spoke, getting straight to the point.

"We've decided—your mother, mainly—that you and Ethan should live together."