The matters of the Li family were left to Li Xi to handle himself. Yuan Chu's daily tasks included delivering meals to Grandfather Li, chatting with him, and occasionally acting as a translator.
Grandfather Li's stroke this time was only temporary. With today's medical technology, recovery was not a problem. As long as he focused on recuperation and took care of himself, he would be fine.
To prevent Grandfather Li from getting bored, Yuan Chu downloaded many games.
After walking with Grandfather Li every day, they would play games together. Of course, Yuan Chu was the main player, while Grandfather Li cheered her on from the side.
At first, Grandfather Li, considering Yuan Chu's young age and the fact that she was a girl, thoughtfully chose several cute and educational games for her.
However, after seeing her participating in team battles with a sniper rifle and harvesting dozens of heads, he finally realized his mistake.
Despite being a girl and only ten years old, Yuan Chu was actually a legendary violent loli!
Grandfather Li promptly adjusted his mindset, accepted this fact, and then calmly joined Yuan Chu in harvesting heads.
In the hospital room, one could occasionally hear the sounds of cars, gunfire, shouting, collapsing, explosions...
It was like a chaotic battlefield. Fortunately, the soundproofing was good, otherwise they would definitely have been collectively condemned by the neighboring patients.
【Ah!】
As soon as Li Xi pushed open the door to the ward, he heard a scream, followed by several consecutive gunshots, harvesting three heads.
Yuan Chu calmly played, swiftly changing positions.
"Good job!" Grandpa Li generously gave her a trembling thumbs-up.
Watching the harmonious interaction between the old man and the young girl, Li Xi's exhaustion and aggressiveness suddenly vanished.
"Grandpa, Xiao Chu, what are you playing?" He took off his coat, naturally sat beside Yuan Chu, and put his arm around her shoulder.
"Sniper God." Yuan Chu ended the game, exited without saying a word.
Li Xi inadvertently caught a glimpse of her game ID: Amazing Xiao Chu.
Hmm, who is "amazing"? He clearly called himself "Li Xi."
"Is it really okay to play such a bloody game? Xiao Chu is not yet an adult, how did you register?" Li Xi remembered that this game required identity verification.
"I registered with Grandpa's ID card." Yuan Chu turned around, tacitly high-fived the trembling hand raised by Grandpa Li.
Li Xi: "..." It's only been a few days, and you already have these little gestures representing friendship?
"Hehe." Grandpa Li looked at Li Xi with joy, his eyes showing a hint of inquiry.
"Don't worry about the situation at the company. I've pretty much settled it with Uncle."
Grandpa Li's expression darkened slightly. The fact that they could settle it so quickly indicated that his children had long been eyeing the company's shares, eagerly wanting to control them all.
They didn't even consider whether they had the ability to manage it. If they just took what was rightfully theirs, perhaps they could live comfortably for the rest of their lives.
But no, they were greedy, thinking that controlling Li Tian would bring them even greater benefits.
"Grandpa." Li Xi noticed his grandfather's dim expression and suggested, "When you recover, would you like to move to Qing City and live with us?"
Grandpa Li looked at the two children in front of him, feeling quite moved.
"I plan to buy a small villa with a yard, where we can plant flowers and keep some pets," Li Xi tempted, "And in your leisure time, Grandpa, you can play chess with the old men nearby, go fishing, and take a stroll."
Grandpa Li was even more tempted, but what really convinced him was Yuan Chu's words: "I have a parent-teacher conference every year. If Grandpa is here, we won't need to bother Uncle Fang anymore."
Uncle Fang was the temporary guardian arranged by Grandpa Li for Yuan Chu.
"Good!" Grandpa Li answered clearly.
Half a month later, with Grandpa Li's authorization, Li Xi transferred the Li family's shares in Li Tian to the three siblings, gaining a large sum of money.
From then on, he had no more connection with Li Tian. In addition, Li Xi's parents owned two clothing factories, five chain supermarkets, and more than a dozen properties, which were their other investment industries and things that the three Li siblings had coveted.
However, compared to the Li Tian shares worth tens of billions, these industries were not as important.
Li Xi exchanged the Li Tian shares for absolute control over his parents' industries, effectively splitting from the Li family siblings.
It seemed like a loss, but it was actually wise. Shortly after, a global financial crisis was looming, and many enterprises and factories would face unprecedented challenges.
Only those who were prepared, had foresight, and knew how to seize the opportunity could successfully overcome the difficulties, and it was clear that the three Li siblings were not among them.
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With only one week left until the college entrance examination, Li Xi returned to Qing City with Grandpa Li and Yuan Chu.
Grandpa Li moved into the villa that Li Xi had bought in advance, surrounded by many retired cadres and wealthy people. It wasn't too boring with occasional social interactions.
"No problem with the college entrance examination, right?" Grandpa Li's speech was now much sharper, and his spirits were also very good.
"Yeah," Li Xi replied calmly as he took the soy milk handed to him by Yuan Chu.
"Which university are you planning to apply to?" Grandpa Li asked again.
Li Xi looked at Yuan Chu. "Which university do you like, Chu Chu?"
Grandpa Li: You make it sound like as long as Chu Chu likes a university, you'll get admitted there.
Yuan Chu wouldn't make decisions about the future on his behalf.
"As long as you like it," She paused, then added, "Wherever you choose to go, I'll go there too."
Li Xi made the final decision: "Then it's Qing University!"
Qing University is one of the top three prestigious universities in the country, ranked 19th globally.
Yuan Chu: Okay.
Grandpa Li: Where does this mysterious confidence of yours come from, Li Xi???
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After breakfast, Yuan Chu accompanied Li Xi to the examination venue.
"You don't need to wait for me, I'll go back after the exam." He said, but his legs didn't move.
"I'll wait for you." Yuan Chu pointed to the coffee shop not far away. "I'll be waiting for you by the window."
"I can't argue with you. Alright, you wait for me there obediently, I'll come find you after the exam." Li Xi walked into the exam room with satisfaction, taking long strides.
The reason why Yuan Chu decided to wait for him wasn't just to make him happy, but more importantly because there might be a serious traffic accident after the exam.
Li Xi had an 85% chance of encountering a head-on collision and being paralyzed. The biggest trouble that fate brought to this child of destiny was illness and accidental injury.
If he could overcome it, he would soar to great heights, but if not, it would end in tragedy.
Outside the exam room, many parents gathered, either standing under the trees, sitting on the edge of flower beds, or staying in restaurants, enthusiastically discussing their children's topics.
The college entrance examination was a major turning point in deciding the future of their children, and most parents took it very seriously.
Yuan Chu checked the time, realizing that the morning exam was almost over. She stood up and came to the door of the coffee shop, looking at the school gate surrounded by people.
Not long after, a slender figure appeared in her sight. He looked over in this direction, locking eyes with Yuan Chu.
He was about to walk over, but Yuan Chu was faster. She started running towards him with her short legs, like a bullet.
Li Xi's eyes were bright as he stood still, waiting for her.
At that moment, a runaway car careened towards the school gate, causing panic in the crowd and screams filled the air.
Li Xi's pupils contracted sharply, his heart almost stopping. He couldn't react in time, only able to watch as the car rapidly approached Yuan Chu.
In the next moment, the petite figure narrowly avoided the car's front, darting past it in a close shave, and then flew into his arms like the wind.
Feeling the warmth against his chest, Li Xi hadn't fully recovered from the fear. He half crouched down, tightly embracing her, burying his head in her neck.
In that split second just now, he truly thought he was going to lose her.
"I told you to stay put and wait for me, didn't I? Why did you run around?" Li Xi scolded her angrily.
"I'm sorry." Yuan Chu hugged his neck, sincerely apologizing.
If she hadn't run over, it could have been Li Xi who was hit head-on by the car. She couldn't directly save him, only create an opportunity for him to avoid it.
The power system in this world was quite ordinary, making it easier to rescue people, unless targeted specifically by the rules, leading to a scenario akin to the arrival of the grim reaper.
Li Xi seemed to have realized something, and his face turning unpleasant as he asked, "Did you see that car earlier?"
"No." Yuan Chu denied it, driven by survival instinct.
Li Xi pinched her nose, sternly demanding, "I'll give you another chance to answer!"
Yuan Chu hesitated before admitting, "...Yes."
Taking a deep breath, Li Xi stared at her with eyes brewing a storm.
Then, he lifted Yuan Chu up, striding through the bustling crowd towards the parking lot.
Li Xi was simply angry with himself. He knew it wasn't safe outside, yet he let her, a young girl, wait here alone. Despite having bodyguards around, it was still difficult to avoid accidents.
"After dinner, I'll have the driver take you home," Li Xi stated firmly, leaving no room for argument. "Don't come here tomorrow or the day after."
Yuan Chu secretly predicted that nothing unexpected would happen tomorrow or the day after, so she nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you at home."
"Alright." Li Xi's expression softened slightly as he looked down at the small figure leaning against his shoulder, his eyes filled with deep emotions, not just affection but also profound care.
Perhaps Yuan Chu didn't fully understand how important she was to him.
After this incident, Li Xi's protective instinct towards Yuan Chu increased several levels. He became extremely nervous at the slightest hint of danger.
He didn't care about the college entrance exam at all, as long as he reached the admission line for Qing University.
Although Li Xi disliked socializing, he was still a prominent figure at school. Not only was he outstanding in appearance, but he also took a month off before the college entrance exam.
In the end, he effortlessly scored within the top ten in the province, causing many hardworking and suffering students to cry foul about the unfairness of the heavens.
Heaven: I'm not taking this blame; I've been trying my best to mess with him!
After the college entrance exam, Yuan Chu and Grandpa Li prepared a sumptuous meal to celebrate Li Xi's admission to his ideal university.
"This was made by Grandpa Li," Yuan Chu pointed to a plate of oddly shaped pastries.
Li Xi stuffed them into his mouth, grumbling while eating.
"And this was made by me," Yuan Chu pointed to a plate of lucky rolls and a bowl of milk custard.
Li Hao nodded, continuing to eat with his chopsticks.
Grandpa Li watched with joy, his face filled with love.
"Xiao Chu, I remember you said that wherever Li Xi goes, you'll go too."
Yuan Chu nodded. "Yes, I will."
Li Xi wasn't worried at all about her not getting in. He had witnessed her learning ability, so it didn't matter which school she attended, as long as she didn't go too far.
He liked her dependence on him and enjoyed having her around. It was a pity they were six or seven years apart, otherwise, he would hang around with her every day.
Li Xi once again expressed his dissatisfaction with his age.
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