Chapter 48. Rolls-Royce

“Mom, it looks like you’re really cold.”

Li Mo’s actions…

Were truly meticulous.

What Li Mo had just done made Liu Pingping feel incredibly warm.

It had been so many years since anyone had cared for her with such thoughtfulness.

That single word—”Mom”—

Made Liu Pingping’s heart swell with warmth,

As if it were melting.

After the divorce, that word “Mom” had reached the deepest part of her heart.

“Good boy…”

“Mom isn’t cold.”

Liu Pingping felt increasingly guilty toward Li Mo.

Seeing how chilled Liu Pingping looked,

Li Mo unbuttoned his checkered shirt,

Then draped it over her shoulders before she could refuse.

The shirt covered part of her skirt,

But it gave Liu Pingping a unique charm.

She was still as stunning as ever.

“Mom, the weather’s been a bit cold lately.”

“You look beautiful in that outfit,”

“But at night, it really is too chilly.”

“Maybe the temperature in Suzhou is higher.”

“This is a coastal city.”

“This season’s already getting cold.”

“I’m young, so it doesn’t matter, but you’re a woman.”

“You need to keep warm, or it’ll be bad for your health.”

Li Mo remembered things about Suzhou.

The gardens there were truly famous.

If he had to talk about a slow-paced life,

He thought Suzhou was the perfect place.

Every time he had gone to Suzhou before,

He would take Su Qingyan to visit the historic sites.

Looking back now, those were truly wonderful memories.

“Mmm.”

Liu Pingping glanced down at her black stockings and short skirt.

Back in Suzhou, the temperature had felt just right.

There, it was still a scene of singing birds and fragrant flowers—

A picturesque landscape.

Many people were traveling to Suzhou these days.

But in Shenzhen at night,

It was really too cold.

Even though autumn had just begun,

It already felt like early winter.

“Mom, wait here. I’ll go buy you a cup of milk tea.”

Li Mo hurried toward a nearby milk tea shop.

Feeling the warmth from Li Mo’s checkered shirt,

Liu Pingping followed in her high heels.

“Mom doesn’t drink milk tea—it’ll make me gain weight.”

She reminded Li Mo.

Liu Pingping had maintained her perfect figure

Through strict exercise and controlled eating habits.

Most women her age

Would have already started losing their shape or showing signs of aging.

But she hadn’t changed at all.

Before, when Li Mo treated her well,

She had taken it for granted.

But now, after his divorce from Su Xiaoxiao,

His kindness felt especially precious.

“Then let’s get something with less sugar.”

“How about a lemon tea? No sugar added.”

Li Mo chose a simple hot drink—

Just a slice of lemon in warm water.

The girl behind the counter quickly started preparing the lemon tea.

“Mom, you’re really disciplined.”

“You’re still as beautiful as the first time we met.”

Li Mo looked at Liu Pingping.

She seemed no different from when he had first seen her years ago.

Maintaining such beauty and figure despite age

Undoubtedly required immense effort.

Hearing Li Mo’s praise,

Liu Pingping couldn’t help but feel pleased.

After all, any woman would enjoy being complimented.

Then, Liu Pingping noticed—

Li Mo’s face was slightly flushed,

And his eyes were bloodshot.

It seemed like he had drunk a lot.

She leaned in and sniffed…

Confirming her suspicion—Li Mo had been drinking.

A lot.

And he was definitely drunk.

A hint of fear rose in her heart.

Had Li Mo been driving drunk to pick her up?

That was illegal…

“Li Mo, have you been drinking?”

Li Mo nodded.

“Yeah… Mom, I had a small business dinner tonight, so I drank a bit.”

He answered honestly.

Hearing his admission,

Liu Pingping grew anxious.

At least he was being truthful about that.

“How could you drive all this way after drinking?”

“That’s drunk driving—it’s against the law!”

“It could even affect your future children!”

“Li Mo, do you understand how serious this is?”

Liu Pingping could tell—

Li Mo still saw her as his mother.

So, as an elder, she began scolding him.

She glanced around.

Luckily, there were very few customers at this hour.

No one was paying attention to their conversation.

“Let’s find a place to stay here tonight.”

“If you get caught on the way back,”

“The consequences will be severe.”

Now, Liu Pingping wondered—

Was Li Mo being so affectionate because he was drunk?

Had he forgotten that he and Xiaoxiao were already divorced?

It wasn’t impossible.

But looking at Li Mo, he seemed completely lucid.

Either way, she felt that his calling her “Mom” had touched her heart.

Sometimes, drunken behavior reveals the truest feelings—

Reflecting the subconscious mind.

“It’s fine, Mom. I have a driver.”

“It’s not illegal.”

Li Mo understood the importance of not breaking the law.

So he told Liu Pingping not to worry.

“Child, what nonsense are you saying?”

Liu Pingping was sure Li Mo was drunk.

During the divorce, she had offered him two million,

But he hadn’t taken it.

A regular office worker,

Just starting his job,

Drinking with his boss late into the night—

Where would he get a driver?

A decent driver cost at least five thousand a month.

“Really, Mom. You’ll see when we leave the station.”

“Is my lemon tea ready?”

The server, noticing Li Mo’s impatience,

Quickly replied, “It’s almost done.”

Soon, a cup of hot lemon tea was in Li Mo’s hands.

“Mom, take this to warm up.”

Li Mo also noticed—

Liu Pingping hadn’t brought any luggage.

Just a handbag—clearly planning to stay at Su Xiaoxiao’s place.

Before, she had left some clothes at Li Mo’s home,

But after the divorce,

They had all been moved to Su Xiaoxiao’s.

Still, Li Mo’s place had plenty of Su Qingyan’s clothes—

Enough for Liu Pingping to wear.

Taking the lemon tea,

A comforting warmth spread through her cold hands,

Seeping into her heart as well.

Liu Pingping could feel Li Mo’s genuine care for her.

Even drunk, his feelings were unmistakably real.

This child truly valued emotions.

She took a small sip—

The slightly sour hot drink slowly eased her chill.

“Let’s go. We should head out and find a place to stay.”

Looking at the deepening night,

Liu Pingping spoke seriously.

She had decided not to leave.

If Li Mo drove in this state, it would be real drunk driving.

Getting caught would be disastrous.

Better to stay the night—

She could take care of him until he sobered up,

Then return tomorrow.

“It’s fine, Mom. I have a driver.”

Walking beside Li Mo,

The 165 cm Liu Pingping seemed petite next to him.

She didn’t take his words seriously,

Assuming he was just rambling.

An ordinary person couldn’t possibly afford a driver in just a few months.

After weaving past the crowded taxis and private cars,

Li Mo led her to a Rolls-Royce.

This Rolls-Royce was truly beautiful.

Liu Pingping had once dreamed of riding in such a car,

But she knew it was impossible for her.

If her daughter’s company went public, maybe.

But now…

Yet here it was—right in front of her.

And Li Mo was inviting her inside.

“Get in, Mom. Let’s go home.”

“It’s late. We should rest soon.”

Staring at the Rolls-Royce,

Liu Pingping froze in place.

Was this real?

Was Li Mo really driving this car?

For a moment, she questioned everything.