Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All Chapter 1787 - 1329: Kang Li’s Intentions (Part 3)

As she spoke, she made as if to raise her hand.

Big Brother Kang spoke up at this moment: "Looks like you all are just too free!"

He swept his eyes over Big Brother Kang and the others—Kang Li wasn’t among them, of course—and instantly, the brothers sat up straight, holding their breath, ready to listen to the old father’s lecture.

"Li Bao is so filial to your mother and me, we know it in our hearts. You brothers are filial too, we know that as well. Is there any need for you all to bicker over it here?"

Their precious daughter hadn’t been raised in vain. To be more precise, he and his wife had always known, from early on, that their daughter—even if not born to them—was a child with a pure heart, and they’d noticed this since she was little.

Because the child was in poor health, they pampered her a bit, and made sure the boys at home took extra care with their little sister as she grew up.

Because of that, their daughter had almost grown up, nearly an adult, but didn’t know how to do chores, had never worked in the fields, but the little girl was sweet-mouthed and thoughtful, never fighting for food, never grabbing it for herself, always thinking to ask after them, and taking the initiative to do simple, easy tasks around the house.

But in the village, some folks didn’t know all this. They only saw them raising their daughter delicately, and had talked bad about her behind their backs more than once.

But now?

Who would dare gossip about his daughter behind his back anymore?

To go back a bit, ever since Li Bao married off to North City and accomplished one big thing after another, nobody thought their family coddled their daughter anymore... In fact, he’d once heard some idle talk that they treated their daughter like a goddess to be worshipped.

But, that didn’t make him angry.

Everyone’s got a mouth—they can say whatever they want, that’s their business.

Likewise, how their family raised the daughter was also their own business—nobody else’s concern!

In the end, all those idle talkers were slapped in the face by his daughter’s actions.

Who wouldn’t envy him and his wife for raising such a good daughter?

Who wouldn’t admire how clever, capable, and filial Li Bao was?

Yet, right now, sitting on the kang with him and his wife, these stinky boys—what, their mouths can’t stay shut?

They just had to bring up "filial piety" here. He knew the eldest meant well, really just felt the brothers weren’t as filial as their sister toward him and his wife, but were their eyes blind?

Couldn’t they see they’d pushed his precious daughter to even talk about her own origins...

Big Brother Kang was deeply moved by Kang Li’s words just now.

To be precise, Cai Xiufang and Big Brother Kang, along with the other brothers, were equally touched.

They all knew Kang Li meant what she said from the bottom of her heart. They knew she hadn’t let her background create distance, and that this sister was still family, loved by their parents, and she was their most cherished sister.

"Your dad is right. Whether it’s Li Bao or you brothers, we know exactly what kind of children we’ve raised. We know none of you are unfilial."

Cai Xiufang looked at Big Brother Kang, then at Kang Guosheng and the others. She said, "From now on, don’t come talk to us about who is or isn’t filial. Just take care of your own families, and do well for yourselves—that is the greatest filial piety toward us!"

Kang Li and the brothers all nodded solemnly, indicating they understood.

"If there’s nothing else, go to sleep."

Big Brother Kang shooed them out.

But none of the six siblings got up.

"Dad, let’s talk a bit more."

Kang Guosheng, usually stern-faced, showed a faint smile. Seeing Big Brother Kang didn’t object, he turned his gaze to Kang Li: "You’ve built roads, village paths, factories, the eco-cycle park, and a new elementary school for the village—all within a year. That must have cost a lot, right?"

"It did cost quite a bit, but I could afford it, and it’s well worth it, isn’t it?"

Kang Li smiled. "Besides, since the factory opened, our products have been selling well throughout the province, and we’re expanding into other provinces. Customer feedback all says our fruit preserves are not only packaged well, but taste amazing.

Let’s put it this way: thanks to our price, quality, packaging advantages, and good marketing, our factory’s preserves are already considered a big brand in the province. Next, I’ll gradually add production lines for other side products.

Also, I’m planning—by around next April at the latest—to build a clothing factory here." She looked at Third Brother Kang. "Third Brother, you can ask Third Sister-in-law and talk it over together, see if you want to invest."