Rebirth: I Became Mr.President's Beloved-Chapter 1151: He’s My Husband, Not a Tool

In the video, Li Ruan was dangling one arm, with the background being a hospital corridor, and Tang Li also noticed the Siamese script on the wall.

Li Ruan said that Li Hao wanted to see her now, but naturally not in a sitting face-to-face kind of way.

As Li Ruan finished speaking, the cellphone camera turned, and Tang Li saw a high-end private hospital room.

A lot of people were gathered at the entrance of the room.

Tang Li glanced over, and it could be described as densely packed with people.

The public seating in the corridor was already full, and those standing occupied half the corridor.

Some of these people were deep in thought, some whispered to each other, and others made phone calls nearby, and through the cellphone screen, Tang Li felt that heavy atmosphere.

"Yesterday, the old man went into shock and was rescued in the early hours."

Li Ruan explained off-camera: "The old man suffered a lot while detained at the base, which caused a heart problem, fluctuating over the years."

"As for these people you see, besides the branches of the Li Family, there are also in-laws."

While speaking, Li Ruan also entered the hospital room.

The room was divided into an inner and outer section.

Through the glass wall, Tang Li saw the close relative who shared her bloodline.

Li Hao was already an elderly man.

At this moment, Li Hao was leaning against the headboard, appearing thin, but his spirit was vigorous; if Li Ruan hadn’t mentioned that he had just been through a rescue last night, it would have been hard for Tang Li to associate the lively Li Hao with a critically ill patient.

The nurse was standing by the bedside, adjusting the speed of the IV drip for Li Hao.

As Li Hao raised his hand, Tang Li noticed his left index finger holding the heart monitor’s finger clip.

In terms of appearance, Li Hao wasn’t exactly benevolent and friendly; at a glance, Tang Li was sure this wasn’t an old man who could be easily muddled by a few words.

When Li Ruan pushed open the door to the inner section, Li Hao also turned his head to look over.

On the other end of the video, Tang Li didn’t rush to greet.

Knowing there were still relatives from her mother’s side wasn’t without impact on her heart.

These past days, she had been searching online for news about the Siamese Li Family.

Receiving Li Ruan’s video call was unexpected to Tang Li, and she was unprepared, just like being forced to meet Li Hao over video wasn’t any different.

She hadn’t even thought of an opening remark.

The cellphone was placed on a stand in front of Li Hao, and he spoke before her: "Are you Ah Li?"

It wasn’t in the cold, hard tone she had imagined.

On the contrary, it released a signal of closeness.

Tang Li looked at the humbled old man in the video and nodded: "Yes."

Li Hao studied her for a while with a nostalgic expression: "Your eyes resemble your grandfather’s, both equally spirited, seeming equally smart."

Tang Li said truthfully: "My mother’s eyes are the ones that most resemble my grandfather’s."

When mentioning Tang Yin, the smile on Li Hao’s face faded a bit, and then he said: "Ruan has already told me about your parents."

In the version described by outsiders, Tang Yin and Lai Wenyan were at best victims of fate.

No one would know that Lai Wenyan’s wife and daughter from years ago had once viciously hurt this woman.

"Back then, your grandfather told me your mother had taken a fancy to a young man, the driver meant to drive for him. At the time, I was against it."

Upon hearing this, Tang Li couldn’t help but look at Li Hao.

Li Hao sighed: "I asked your grandfather to send the daughter back to the family home, just said to study abroad in Siamese, the Chiang Mai Prefecture Chinese don’t lack young talent, stay here long enough, date a couple of times, and then forget about that driver. But your grandfather pampered your mother too much, insisting on respecting your mother’s own wishes."

Tang Shen was willing to allow his daughter to be with Lai Wenyan, besides Tang Yin’s own liking, there was another important premise—Lai Wenyan had never truly participated in heroin trading.

In Tang Shen’s eyes, Lai Wenyan could be converted.

"At the time, your grandfather told me, once the matter is settled, he would send your mother and father abroad, letting them enjoy a peaceful life overseas for a few years."

While Li Hao spoke, his gaze returned to Tang Li’s face: "When your grandfather went to Diannan to develop, I gave him some antiques because your mother liked painting, he then said he would hand the antiques to your parents to let them open a gallery abroad."

Unexpectedly, fate played games, and Lai Wenyan embezzled those antiques.

And by the way, took Tang Shen’s life.

"Your father was kidnapped by Isa’s men, I saw it in the news."

Li Hao ended his reminiscence with one sentence.

His gaze toward Tang Li remained kind: "Surely Ruan has told you that Isa is our Li Family’s adversary."

Seeing Tang Li not deny it, Li Hao continued: "Being able to see you returned to the family before I pass, someday meeting your grandfather down there, I can finally give him a proper explanation; furthermore, you now also have a good belonging."

This belonging naturally referred to Song Baiyan.

Upon hearing her relatives mention her husband, Tang Li responded: "He treats me well."

The implication was also to reassure the Li Family.

Now that she’s confirmed her relations with the Li Family, Tang Li was about to mention her Siamese trip, but Li Hao spoke first: "President Song is young and capable, and very charismatic, S nation’s anti-drug campaign could proceed smoothly, President Song must be bearing considerable pressure."

Tang Li rarely inquired about Song Baiyan’s affairs, but privately she did follow political news—

Recently several smuggling profit chains were seized at the Diannan border.

The smuggling amounted to billions.

"It’s said to be an anti-drug mission, but it involves various aspects."

Li Hao also gave an example: "During the anti-drug process, what if you find rhino horn smuggling, do you arrest or not?"

From the law, arrest is necessary.

However, without waiting for Tang Li’s answer, Li Hao informed her: "From what I know, a significant portion of S nation’s Beijing Circle has opened trade companies in the south, including S nation’s former President Bai Chongming’s mentor, the eldest son of Zuo Yuliang’s family."

Li Hao’s words were just short of explicitly stating there were mysteries in those trade companies.

Once Song Baiyan’s anti-drug policy was implemented, it indirectly shook these people’s interests.

Li Hao understood this fact, and of course, so did Song Baiyan.

Yet he continued with this anti-drug initiative.

Now Song Baiyan was attempting to remedy certain chronic issues.

Li Hao’s voice came through the cellphone again: "President Song’s original intention to tackle drugs was to capture Isa’s underlings. In recent years, Burma’s government has shown interest in S nation more than once, now it depends on whether President Song is willing to ask outright. If he names them, Isa would be caught easily."

Tang Li recalled the previous life—

Song Baiyan did indeed capture Isa in just over a month.

"You are a smart child." Li Hao looked at her, not hiding the hope in his eyes: "Twenty years ago, I lost my closest brother and my most outstanding son; today, I ultimately do not wish to sacrifice Ruan."

Tang Li understood the meaning behind Li Hao’s words.

Li Hao knew that capturing Isa a month later might not succeed.

Therefore, he hoped she would ask Song Baiyan for ’help.’

"Only by arresting Isa can your grandfather’s grievances be cleared, so you can rid yourself of your current lineage. In the future, when your marriage to President Song is made public, you won’t fear being exposed for who your grandfather is."

These words targeted Tang Li’s weak spot.

But she didn’t let Li Hao lead her by the nose: "The Li Family matters should be resolved by Li Family members."

While speaking, she looked back at Li Hao: "As for Song Baiyan, he’s my husband but not my tool for special privileges."

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Goodnight, see you tomorrow!

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