CHAPTER 349: CHAPTER 341: SHE CAN PLAY MAHJONG?

At this moment, the bedroom door was ajar, and the cellphone was on the sofa. Leng Lingxiao didn’t go in to check but continued to arrange other matters.

Gradually, the vibrating stopped.

He had always trusted Tang Xiaowan, and now that they had gotten their certificate and become husband and wife, his trust in her naturally skyrocketed and only increased.

Of course, he knew without guessing who it was.

...

In Jin City, within a luxurious club, Li Zishen sat alone drinking and playing mahjong.

He alternated between wry smiles and talking to himself.

The private room was exquisitely and lavishly designed, adorned with numerous valuable potted plants and classical-style art pieces. From the hanging crystal chandelier to the gilt carvings on the walls, every detail highlighted the exceptionally distinguished status of the guests.

Right now, Li Zishen’s eyes were filled with confusion and pain, as if he were lost in endless darkness, unable to find a way forward.

His state stood in stark contrast to the other private rooms.

The faces of the others brimmed with confidence and vitality, occasionally cracking explicit jokes, or discussing business matters.

But the atmosphere in Li Zishen’s room was serious and oppressive.

Actually, there had been joy here once, permeated with the presence of Tang Xiaowan, but now it had become a place where Li Zishen reminisced about the sorrowful past.

All the luxury had become meaningless, seeming to mock his once happy times, with only alcohol able to numb the pain and help him forget his troubles.

Today, he just wanted to stay here, in this place once filled with Tang Xiaowan’s laughter and joy.

Until his brother, Li Zihan, hurried over.

If it hadn’t been for the driver Lu Hua calling him, no one would have thought that the always meticulous Li Zishen would shut himself away in such a place of debauchery.

Li Zihan found his brother enveloped in darkness, deeply dejected.

"Brother, why are you playing mahjong alone?"

Li Zishen glanced up at him and said, "Because... Xiao Wan couldn’t come."

Couldn’t come?

Had she already called?

"Oh, so Xiao Wan knows how to play mahjong too?" Li Zihan asked incredulously.

Li Zishen shook his head, a smile flashing across his lips: "Xiao Wan is more than just capable; the two of us together are no match for her, she’s that good!"

As he spoke, a smile appeared on the man’s face, tinged with a hint of doting.

Li Zihan: "..."

Damn, so he still cries poor? And here I was, secretly subsidizing him at the time.

This guy is beyond compare!

He must have won quite a bit of money from my brother behind the scenes!

Li Zihan inwardly sighed, thinking his brother’s mood might have improved.

But that wasn’t the case; as a matter of fact, Li Zishen now missed Tang Xiaowan even more. He lit a cigarette and stared intently at the bewildered Li Zihan.

"15% of the shares is not a small amount, right? I truly can’t give that to Xiao Wan, not as freely as Leng Lingxiao could."

"Xiao Wan isn’t someone who covets wealth."

This attempt at consolation might as well have not been spoken. Li Zishen of course knew Tang Xiaowan wasn’t about the money; he just wanted an outlet for his feelings.

Thus, seeing the gloomy look in his brother’s eyes, Li Zihan realized his mistake.

"Brother, what I mean is Xiao Wan..."

However, Li Zishen just gave a bitter smile and shook his head, signaling his brother not to comfort him forcibly.

He had drunk quite a bit of wine, but he wasn’t confused.

"Actually, I wasn’t attentive enough to her. I’ve known her for over a year, but only last month did I find out... she had known Leng Lingxiao since she was five, he watched her grow up, while I only met her last year."

"Brother, let it go, Xiao Wan is already married, and you should start over too, it’s for the best... for everyone, and for Xiao Wan as well."

If love was something that could be let go of just by saying so, then no one would torment themselves.

"Forget her? How is that possible? On August 15th, the night attack on Mei Garden, when I carried Xiao Wan out of the secret room, do you know... what that felt like? Her face was so pale, covered in blood, as if she could die at any moment, my heart... it was just being squeezed."

After speaking, Li Zishen picked up his glass and downed the remaining red wine in one gulp, then drew another card and slammed it down heavily.

Tears shimmered in his eyes, which were bloodshot.

"Did you bring Xiao Wan here? When was that? Why didn’t you invite me?" Li Zihan asked cautiously, taking a seat opposite him.

"That’s Xiao Wan’s seat."

"Oh, that... I’ll play for her for a while."

Already emotionally exhausted, Li Zishen was in no state to play Mahjong; he simply did not want to leave the place, not wanting to face everything in the outside world.

This, Li Zihan had finally understood.

So, he covertly sent messages to Chen Xin and Li Weilian, urging them to come over as soon as possible.

Having three people around would be better than being alone.

Half an hour later.

"I’ve been a little short on cash lately, I won’t leave until I win a few million... Hahaha," Li Weilian joked loudly as soon as he sat down.

Li Zihan immediately chimed in, "Alright then, let’s start, let’s see who’s strong and who’s weak."

Chen Xin remained silent on the side.

Li Zishen’s icy gaze fell on him, and fear gripped his heart. He feared that Li Zishen would suddenly lash out in a thunderous rage.

It wasn’t my choice to come; it was Young Master Zihan.

At that moment, he really wanted to make a case for himself, to avoid being settled with later by Li Zishen.

...

Meanwhile, at the East Suburb Li Garden.

Madam Lai had recovered quite a bit these past few days; although she still refused to see other relatives from the Leng Family, her meals had become regular, her face wore a smile, and she no longer spoke nonsense.

Outside the villa, just as Li Wanshan got out of his car, he saw Bai Long approaching slowly from one side.

"Bai Long? Shouldn’t you be at the hospital..."

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Li, I’m alright now," replied Bai Long with a serious expression.

Alright now? How could he be alright? He must be unable to lie still in bed and upon hearing the news about Tang Xiaowan and Leng Lingxiao getting their certificate, was worried that his boss Li Zishen couldn’t withstand the emotional blow and wanted to come back early to help.

Li Wanshan’s mouth curved slightly, but he said no more and walked straight into the villa’s main hall.

He wanted to see how Madam Lai was really doing.

Ever since Madam Lai was discharged, Li Wanshan had not seen her, and it was hard for him not to associate his sister-in-law with that incident on the dark web.

After all, hair that had been cut off could not have grown back much in just a few days.

Thinking that the kidnapped person might be Yuan Min excited Li Wanshan. So, when he saw Nanny Chen coming down from upstairs, he went straight over to her.

"Nanny Chen, how is my sister-in-law?"

Nanny Chen nodded slightly, "Madam has taken her medicine and just fell asleep."

"Why is she taking medication at this time?"

Clearly, Li Wanshan was not convinced by Nanny Chen’s words, but considering his position as the second uncle, he could not just barge in.

As the saying goes, there is often gossip in front of a widow’s door, and he understood this well.

"Not sure, it was Mr. Li’s instruction."

"Oh, Li Weilian! Perfect, I’ve been having some discomfort in my stomach lately, I need him to have a look."

"Mr. Li is not here, he’s gone out."

Li Wanshan frowned and after taking a deep breath, he asked, "Did he go to the pharmaceutical factory or the research institute?"

"I don’t know, Mr. Li didn’t say."

After a few exchanges, Li Wanshan quickly lost his patience and left furiously.

Bai Long’s mouth curled slightly at the corner.

Just as he was about to press the elevator button, Nanny Chen stepped closer and whispered, "Young Master has gone to Yelanxiang."

Her voice was so light that only the two of them could hear.