CHAPTER 588: CHAPTER 505: IS IT REALLY YOU?

Beibei looked curiously at Li Si and Bai Shasha, his eyes lighting up, "Auntie Li Si! Is it really you?"

Seeing the innocent and pure smile on the child’s face, Li Si could no longer pretend not to recognize him.

She bent down with a smile, gently patting his head. "You have such a good memory! You still remember me!"

Beibei was a little excited; he had always wanted to see Auntie Li Si again.

Back then, even though he was young, he knew it was Auntie Li Si who saved him when he got lost.

But ever since that visit to the ski resort, he hadn’t seen her again.

"Auntie! I missed you so much! Why haven’t you come to see Beibei anymore?"

Li Si could only find an excuse, "Because Auntie has been busy!"

No matter what unpleasantness existed between adults, children were innocent.

Later, she had heard bits and pieces about Yin Qi and Han Mingzhe’s divorce.

Back then, she had felt a pang of pain for Beibei.

But there were some things she could do nothing about.

Yin Qi, slightly out of breath, finally caught up. She was momentarily stunned to see Li Si and then looked even more embarrassed as she saw her speaking gently to Beibei.

Beibei’s disappearance had been resolved thanks to Li Si, and at the time, Yin Qi had been sincerely grateful.

But later, because of Yin Xian, she thought Li Si was trying to climb into their family.

That thankfulness was quickly cast aside, and at her brother’s engagement banquet with Ye Duowei, she had confronted Li Si harshly.

She had known from that moment that her relationship with Li Si was irrevocably broken.

Who would’ve thought that later, unaware of the truth, she stupidly allowed herself to be manipulated by that witch Qian Rouxuan? She had been used as a tool to say many cruel things to Li Si’s face.

Now, whenever she thought about it, she felt deeply ashamed.

Beibei noticed his mother lowering her head, remaining silent. Tugging her hand, he looked up happily and said, "Mom! Why aren’t you greeting Auntie Li Si when you see her? Did you forget she saved me?"

A sarcastic smile flickered across Li Si’s lips. Beibei’s question struck home, and Yin Qi couldn’t have felt more embarrassed.

Even a child understood basic gratitude, but had Yin Qi ever truly remembered this kindness in the years that passed?

"I remember! Li Si! Long time no see! I..." Yin Qi wanted to say sorry, but the words felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, lodged in her throat.

She knew that a simple apology would carry little weight now.

Bai Shasha, who knew some of the background, cast a disdainful glance at Yin Qi.

Li Si gave Yin Qi a calm look and responded with a curt "Hmm." She had no interest in exchanging pleasantries with her.

If it weren’t for the sake of the child, refraining from harsh words was already considered kind.

She hadn’t forgotten the things Yin Qi had said to her back then.

Still, in the end, the most innocent and pitiable one was this child. Li Si sighed inwardly and gently patted Beibei’s head. "Beibei, Auntie has things to take care of. Next time, don’t run off on your own, okay? Stay safe."

Especially in a crowded mall like this; who knows if there might be someone with bad intentions lurking around.

Beibei nodded happily, his eyes filled with longing. "Got it! Auntie Li Si! I really miss you! When can you come and play with me?"

These words made Li Si’s heart ache. In truth, she really liked Beibei. If not for all that had happened, she would’ve gladly spent more time with him.

But as for Yin Qi, Yin Xian, and even Mrs. Han and the Han Family, she didn’t want anything more to do with them.

All the things from back then—rescuing Beibei, helping Mrs. Han recuperate—call her a saint or a fool, it didn’t matter. She had done it and had no regrets.

Even if she were given the chance to choose again, if she saw Beibei in trouble, she would still save him.

It just went to show that the human heart is the most unpredictable thing, and human nature is far too complex.

"Then let’s wait until Auntie has some free time, okay?" Li Si could only reply evasively.

Beibei lowered his head in disappointment. "Alright then..."

He wasn’t a small child anymore. From the moment he saw Auntie Li Si and noticed his mother and uncle’s expressions, he vaguely understood that something had happened—a conflict he wasn’t privy to.

There must have been some unpleasantness between them.

But toward him, Auntie Li Si’s eyes still held kindness and affection.

Li Si ruffled his hair gently, smiling as she waved him goodbye and turned to leave. Bai Shasha hooked her arm around Li Si’s, muttering softly, "Poor kid."

She didn’t have a high opinion of the Yin Family. She hadn’t forgotten about that video of Yin Qi’s husband with Qian Rouxuan.

All the filthy drama surrounding it—who knew how Beibei would cope when he grew older and learned the truth?

Beibei watched Li Si’s retreating figure with reluctance and even took a couple of steps forward to follow her.

Yin Xian cleared his throat to stop him, then diverted the subject, asking, "Beibei! Why were you running off again?"

Beibei stuck his tongue out. "I saw you, Uncle, so I ran over!" Then he turned to Yin Qi, saying, "Mom! I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have run off!"

"Remember that next time!" Ever since the divorce, Yin Qi had been especially protective of Beibei, afraid that she might lose track of him.

And now that Han Mingzhe had returned to Beijing, he was intent on fighting her for custody of Beibei.

The two adults and the child stood there, each lost in their own thoughts as they watched Li Si’s figure disappear into the distance.

When they left the mall, neither had much interest in continuing their time out.

Bai Shasha noticed the subtle sadness on Li Si’s face and tried to comfort her. "Si, sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. Beibei is pitiable, but what his parents did ultimately hurt you deeply."

Even though Li Si had learned only part of it, Bai Shasha knew all the details from Su Meng. Yin Qi’s being deceived and used by Qian Rouxuan? She deserved it!

Her own husband had been entangled with her best friend for years, and she had no clue. Yet a few sly words were enough to make her lash out at Li Si with cruel accusations.

Li Si laughed and swayed Bai Shasha’s hand. "I understand it all. It’s just that seeing the child today made me feel unsettled.

I still remember the first time I saw him—dirty all over but incredibly cute.

Now he’s grown, but you can tell from his eyes that he’s not really happy!"

She had only seen Beibei a few times. There had been that time she saved him, then at the Han Family banquet, when relatives insulted and slandered her behind her back, and little Beibei, despite his age, had tried to stand up for her.

And at the ski resort, in the hotel—his small figure had been there, too.

Bai Shasha sensed it as well and sighed, "Children of divorced parents inevitably carry scars in their hearts. And everything his father did—when he grows up and finds out one day, it’ll be another blow."

The two fell silent as they got into the car.

Li Si, after a while, seemed to adjust her mood. Only when Bai Shasha saw her looking more like herself did she tease, "See? Isn’t it more exciting to come out with me? Go to a meal, run into your husband’s relatives. Go shopping, bump into the Yin family."

Li Si was amused by her joke. Thinking about it, it did seem to be the case—when she went out alone, she never bumped into anyone.

She lightly poked Bai Shasha on the forehead. "Looks like you’re a magnet for drama. Next time I go out with you, I’ll be sure to check the almanac first!

If the date’s no good and it says ’travel is inauspicious,’ I’m staying home!" (To be continued. If you’re enjoying this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with your recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)