"Are you complaining about Su Li?" Father Su tilted his chin slightly, his gaze growing sharper, as if it could pierce right through a person's soul.
The study was dim, and a breeze from the window swayed the curtains, creating a stifling atmosphere. Father Su's voice cut through the oppressive stillness: "Remember every word I am about to say."
"First, the name 'Su Li' is for me, her mother, and her grandfather to use. You do not have that privilege, and I do not want to hear you address her so casually again." His voice was steady and powerful, each word striking Li Mei’s heart like a heavy hammer.
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