Taking advantage of the situation, the wife decided to apany her daughter to study in Houston, which effectively marked the beginning of their separation.


    Fortunately, their separation has been rtively brief and has not escted to the point of requiring a divorce.<fn016d> Official source is fin?novel</fn016d>


    Li Yalin’s daughter has struggled academically. She disyed rebellious behavior in her youth, and her father, a determined detective, has always maintained a stricter approach than most parents. This dynamic has stifled her rebellious spirit, leaving her with little room to express herself.


    Despite having lived in the United States for the majority of his life, Li Yalin embodies the traits of a traditional Chinese parent. His educational philosophy towards his daughter is characterized by “excessive intervention and strict restraint.”


    As a result of the immense pressure he has ced on her, his daughter shifted from being rebellious to adopting a more disheartened, school-weary attitude. Consequently, the bond between father and daughter has remained strained.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Before his retirement, Li Yalin earned an impressive annual ie of approximately $400,000 to $500,000.


    While this is a substantial ie, it firmly positions his family within the middle ss.


    Last year, his daughter married a promising young Chinese man who graduated from a prestigious university and is employed at NASA.


    Though her son-inw possesses considerable talent, he can be overly ambitious. Additionally, he feels undervalued at NASA, often facing marginalization and discrimination, which leads to bouts of depression.


    Li Yalin has some understanding of his son-inw’s situation. He is skilled in aerospace, with an excellent educational background. However, due to his Chinese heritage andck of relevant connections, he has faced challenges at NASA.


    Interestingly, Li Yalin experienced a simr situation when he began his career as a detective.


    In the American police system, while overt discrimination against ethnic minorities is rare, subtle pressures and biases are pervasive.


    Many minority police officers upy lower-level positions, and those seeking advancement often have to exert significantly more effort than their counterparts.


    Upon returning home, Li Yalin gathered his family in the living room and expressed, “It’s great to be back. Let’s have a family meeting first.”


    His wife, daughter, and son-inw quickly agreed and took their seats around him.


    Li Yalin then revealed the $10 million check he received from Fei Kexin, stating, “Regarding this money, I n to allocate it entirely to Lexi’s unborn child and establish a family trust.”


    His daughter eagerly interjected, “Dad, the baby isn’t even born yet; you don’t need to think about him so far in advance…”


    Li Yalin replied earnestly, “This is something I must consider. In the past, I didn’t give enough thought to your needs, which has led to the distance in our family rtionships. I’m not doing this just for you; it’s for your children and their future as well…” After a deep sigh, he continued, “Through my interactions with your Uncle An and his family, I’vee to understand an important truth. The reason wealthy families in the West can maintain their wealth is that they focus on contracts for asset inheritance rather than relying on blind inheritance. Therefore, starting with the baby in your womb, we should create a family trust to invest the entire $10 million. Before the child turns 18, we’ll ensure that this money is used for low-risk investments, and by the time he reaches adulthood, it should at least double.”


    At that moment, Li Yalin’s son-inw couldn’t help but speak up. “Dad… I have something to share from our trip home. Please don’t be upset…”


    Li Yalin looked at him and nodded, “Archer, go ahead.”


    After a brief hesitation, the son-inw gathered his courage and said, “While I was at the Anbang Building, Mr. Asher from the An family spoke with me. He mentioned that the An family is willing to contribute $100 million to set up a trust for Lexi’s children, under the condition that if the baby in Lexi’s womb is a boy, he must take the Li surname. If it’s a girl, you can choose the Li surname, or wait for another boy and have him take the Li surname…”


    Li Yalin, his wife, and daughter, all bearing the Li surname, were taken aback by this news.


    Li Yalin felt a pang of guilt, realizing that Asher had discussed this with his son-inw privately. He quickly reassured him, “Archer, don’t be upset; your Uncle An shared this with you mainly because your grandpa An holds some traditional views. Please don’t take it to heart or me him…”


    “No…” the son-inw replied awkwardly, “Dad… I… I’ve already made my decision… I’ve agreed…”