That's more like it

Teacher Ke was sulking at "Scatterbrain's" husband, while Li Zhongfa and Li Ye were locked in a big-eyed stare-down.

"Grandpa, just ask whatever you want to ask! Why do you keep staring at me? You're making my heart pound."

"Are you trying to ask me exactly how much money I have?"

"Grandpa, say something!"

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"Ah, Xiao Ye, you've grown up. Grandpa can't control you anymore, but there are some things I need to get straight."

Li Zhongfa finally spoke. "I won't ask exactly how much money you have, but you have to tell me the truth: is that money really yours?"

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Li Ye gave his grandfather a puzzled look, then said with a laugh, "Grandpa, do you think this money of mine is some sugar-coated bullet from enemy imperialists, specially sent to infiltrate the mainland and cause trouble?"

"No, no, no."

Li Zhongfa shook his head. "We're not afraid of sugar-coated bullets. There's nothing wrong with eating them clean and wiping our mouths. What I mean is, is this money yours, or your mother's?"

"Grandpa, why would you think of my mother?"

Li Ye smiled before saying, "That's true, my mother is helping me manage the overseas money now! But the money is mine, so I have the final say over these hundreds of millions of dollars."

"Oh, no wonder. I was wondering how you could make so much money! So you two, mother and son, are partners!"

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Li Ye froze for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Grandpa, you mean..."

Li Zhongfa said, "I mean that your mother is the one calling the shots over your money now."

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Seeing Li Ye's stunned expression, Li Zhongfa lowered his voice. "When something is abnormal, there must be a monster lurking behind it. You're so young, yet you made