Chapter 36: Completely Incompatible

Li Na paused for a moment to gather her thoughts, her resolve firm despite the tumult of emotions she felt. "As for the other option," she resumed, "I don't want Little Tiger to ever feel like he has to choose between his parents. But the reality is, we—Mr. Lu, you and I—are too different. We're incompatible, and pretending otherwise won't help him."

She locked eyes with Lu Jianjun, who sat across from her in contemplative silence. She continued, her tone resolute yet composed, "So, let's commit to what's best for Little Tiger before we put him in a position to make such a difficult choice."

Shifting slightly in her seat to emphasize her next points, she addressed the financial aspect of their arrangement. "Regarding the debt, I ask that you include all my living and medical expenses in the total. I intend to repay you, with interest, down to the last penny."