CHAPTER 576: CHAPTER 493 UNCLEAR SITUATION

If it’s a daughter, he’d like her too. Some of his buddies have daughters, and those little pink princesses dressed up adorably are utterly charming.

But he was worried that Su Meng might not be able to get past his mom. The fact that this pregnancy hadn’t come easily was already stressful enough; if it turned out to be a girl, the old lady definitely wouldn’t be pleased.

He had figured out the dynamic between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law—it was always the man stuck in the middle, enduring the tension.

If he couldn’t mediate their relationship, he’d be the one suffering.

As for his father and grandfather, they were more easygoing. Boys dominated in their family, but girls were rare. He was fifth in line among siblings, with four older brothers above him.

Below him was just one younger sister, who’d been living overseas this whole time.

Once, the old man even joked that having a soft and sweet little girl in Su Meng’s belly wouldn’t be bad at all.

He nodded and agreed but didn’t have the courage to mention how hard it had been for him and Su Meng to conceive.

Who could say whether there would even be another child after this?

Su Meng looked at his relaxed and cheerful expression but didn’t say anything.

Deep down, both of them understood clearly—whether it was a boy or a girl, his mother’s attitude would be drastically different.

And Su Meng’s days ahead would be shaped by that attitude.

Li Si and Leng Mochen returned home, where a newly added baby crib for Buding was placed next to the sofa in the living room.

Xiao Guai was dressed in a red athletic short-sleeve outfit, energetically shaking a rattle towards Buding, who lay in the crib.

Buding flailed his little arms and legs, smiling with extraordinary joy.

Sister Ding stood nearby, watching them.

The moment Xiao Guai spotted her owner, he put down the rattle, ran over to Li Si with a few quick steps, and stretched out his hand for a reward.

Those watery, sparkling eyes—no matter how you looked at them, they were irresistibly cute.

Li Si had gotten used to keeping some small snacks in her bag to meet Xiao Guai’s demands.

She pulled out a small pack of chips and gave it to him: "Xiao Guai! You’ve done so well! Here’s your reward!"

Buding, lying there, heard his mother’s voice and wasn’t having it. He started shouting, demanding to be held.

Sister Ding laughed and picked up the child. As Li Si looked at her eldest son, who had grown fairer and handsomer, his bright black eyes were like those of a little elf gazing at her.

She was overflowing with affection, showering him with hugs and kisses. Leng Mochen joined in, and the whole family felt incredibly harmonious.

Once Buding grew tired from playing and fell asleep, Li Si and Leng Mochen returned to their room and started talking about Nie Xiuwei.

"That man won’t let it go so easily! He might still pull something!" Li Si leaned into him, hugging his waist as she looked up at him worriedly.

From today’s behavior, it was clear he stubbornly believed everything they said was a lie.

He definitely wouldn’t stop here.

Leng Mochen kissed her on the tip of her nose: "Don’t be scared! I’ve got everything planned!"

At the airport, Qin Xin’s eyes were red as she came to see him off. The bandage on Nie Xiuwei’s right hand faintly bled through, but he gave her a strong hug, saying, "Wait for me! I will definitely find proof that I’m Leng Qiankai’s son."

His mother’s diary wouldn’t lie! No way!

"Vid!" She felt there was something off about him. "Why don’t we..."

She knew his obsession all too well. In his heart, he had already identified himself as one of the Leng Family. He had envisioned countless plans for the future, but now the results said otherwise.

How could it be that there was no parent-child connection? He simply couldn’t accept it.

When he returned home, he destroyed everything in the house, injuring his hand in the process.

While bandaging him, he had remained silent. After a moment of stillness, he packed his things and headed to the airport.

But going back also meant danger. Neither of them knew the situation surrounding that case yet.

If someone exposed him, wouldn’t he just be walking into a trap?

She wanted to persuade him to let it go, but his dark expression scared her.

Nie Xiuwei glared at her viciously: "Sima Ling! I’ve already told you what needed saying! Don’t forget our original intention!"

Did she think he didn’t know that her hatred for Leng Mochen had waned? Did she have feelings for him now?

If he weren’t in such a rush to return to find the truth, he’d have taught her a lesson.

Qin Xin shrank back under his gaze. She already knew his ruthless and shameless nature well.

Lowering her head, she obediently nodded: "I understand!"

Nie Xiuwei seemed to realize he had gone too far. His tone softened slightly: "I know what you’re worried about, but don’t be scared! Nothing will happen to me!"

They might want to arrest him, but the key was they had no evidence. On what grounds could they catch him?

So he would stride boldly, daring them to try anything.

"Alright!" Qin Xin didn’t dare say more, only responding softly.

The boarding announcement echoed, and the two exchanged a final glance before Nie Xiuwei resolutely turned around and walked forward.

Qin Xin bit her lower lip, watching his figure retreat, her eyes flashing with emotion. What awaited him on this journey was unknown!

As she turned around, she smiled bitterly, wondering what fate awaited her.

Lately, the feeling had intensified—what was she even doing?

She had changed her face, her identity, her life. What had she gained?

Watching the hurried passers-by in the airport, her thoughts turned to her family.

Could she still return to that home?

The Leng Family

Mrs. Leng and Leng Qiankai had gone through a rough patch but had grown closer as a result.

Since Leng Ning wasn’t home, they discussed embarking on a European trip after their daughter’s engagement.

They planned to stroll leisurely and explore the local customs and beautiful landscapes.

But just as they were enjoying their conversation, Leng Ning walked in with a stiff expression.

"What’s wrong, daughter?" Didn’t Leng Ning go out on a date with Yichen? So why did she come back upset?

Leng Ning paused while changing shoes and saw her parents sitting on the sofa, staring at her.

She forced a smile and denied it: "Nothing’s wrong! I’m just tired! You guys chat; I’ll head back to my room first!"

"Xiao Ning!" Mrs. Leng grabbed her arm. Leng Ning lowered her head: "Mom, I’m really fine! Just sleepy! I’ll go rest now!"

Mrs. Leng and Leng Qiankai exchanged glances. She clearly seemed hurt.

"No way! I’m calling Jin Yichen right now. How did our Xiao Ning leave smiling and come back so upset?"

Leng Qiankai was equally annoyed. They had just finalized the engagement date a few days ago—was this how the Jin Family treated their daughter?

Did they think they could bully them because they had no backing? Or did they think Leng Qiankai would be indebted to them in the future?

Mrs. Leng dialed Jin Yichen’s number. He only mentioned that there had been a minor misunderstanding but that everything was resolved, so they shouldn’t worry.

After hanging up, the couple was even more perplexed about what had happened.

In her room, Leng Ning leaned against the headboard, truly shocked by what she had witnessed—Yichen’s uncle’s family was that kind of people.

Frowning deeply, she was lost in thought when Yichen called. After a few words, her face lit up with a smile.

What had happened? Earlier, they confirmed that person named Nie wasn’t one of their family, and Leng Ning couldn’t wait to share this good news with Yichen.

They had arranged for her to go to the Jin Family’s home and then go out for a date.

However, when she arrived at the Jin Family’s house, a stylishly dressed young woman was sitting in the living room, chatting animatedly with Yichen’s aunt, Lan Xue. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can visit m.qidian.com to read.)