CHAPTER 637: CHAPTER 554: JIANG FAN RETURNS TO CHINA

Leng Family

Ever since Leng Qiankai returned from the ancestral home, he had been in low spirits. He was not at all satisfied with the old man’s final decision. No matter how eloquently Jin Jiachao spoke, it could not quell the anger in his chest.

How could *his* daughter be treated in such a way?

Jin Yichen, fully aware of his own engagement, still blatantly spent time openly and intimately with that girl. Did he really not care at all about how Leng Ning would feel?

And where would that leave the dignity of everyone else involved?

Mrs. Leng, knowing he was still fuming, quietly sat by his side and gently tried to soothe him. "Qiankai, I know you’re upset, but don’t think about others. Focus on our daughter. Can’t you see it by now? Xiao Ning says she wants to call off the engagement, but deep down, she doesn’t mean it!"

As a mother, how could she not see her daughter’s true feelings?

From the moment Leng Ning mentioned calling off the engagement, she believed there was still room for reconciliation.

The invitations had already been sent out. The engagement ceremony was only a week away. If it truly were canceled—not even mentioning others—she herself wouldn’t be able to get past it, either for the sake of appearances or in her heart.

Mr. Leng let out a cold snort, his expression sour. "If it wasn’t for her, would I be swallowing my pride like this? But the Jin Family has gone too far. Even though the old man said what he did, I know he’s keeping his own mental tally of grievances!"

"The engagement will proceed as planned, but as for whether they actually get married—that depends on his future behavior! Didn’t you hear our daughter mention that the girl has some sort of deep connection to that Jin Yichen boy? Who can say what will happen in the future? Sigh! We’ll just have to take it one step at a time!"

For his daughter, he had compromised once again. But this time it wasn’t with a willing heart; too many complex emotions were mixed in.

What parent wouldn’t want their child to be happy?

Mrs. Leng also fell into silence. Speaking just of Jin Yichen as a person, she found him very satisfactory.

If you lined up Jin Yichen and Lei Ming side by side, any discerning person would undoubtedly find Jin Yichen superior.

But causing such a commotion just before the engagement—it had shaken her confidence, too.

The next day was the weekend. When Li Si woke from her sleep, Leng Mochen looked refreshed and lively. She shot him a sharp glare as he adjusted his collar. "Where are you going?"

No matter how much she begged him to stop yesterday, it was no use. This man was clearly a closet pervert!

Truly, dressed up he taught her about principles, undressed he taught her about... positions.

Leng Mochen’s eyes glimmered as he looked at her still-dazed expression and the smooth, alluring curve of her shoulder, marked with the red traces of his kisses. Certain thoughts crossed his mind, but remembering he had an appointment and that time was running short, he reluctantly suppressed them.

"I’ve got plans to play golf. Want to come?"

He thought that if she came along, it might make things a little more enjoyable.

Li Si shook her head vigorously, looking at him with a pitiful expression. "Do I look like I can go?"

Her whole body felt like it had been taken apart piece by piece, and her legs felt like jelly. She’d rather stay home and recover for a while.

Leng Mochen let out a light cough to cover for his slight guilty conscience—he really might have gone overboard yesterday.

"Alright then! I’ll take you out to eat when I get back!"

Li Si burrowed back under the blankets and gave a soft "mm" as her reply.

She truly didn’t have the energy to think about anything else.

When Li Si woke up again, she went downstairs and saw the house servants playing with Buding and Xiao Guai. One of the servants mentioned that Sister Ding had gone to visit her son’s school and had left looking very cheerful.

Li Si chuckled lightly to herself. She completely understood Sister Ding’s feelings. As a mother, being able to see your child on the weekend and make them something good to eat—what mother wouldn’t be overjoyed?

When Buding saw his mommy, he laughed gleefully. Li Si scooped him up, and the little one immediately tugged hard at her collar. "Uh, uh, uh..."

Li Si raised an eyebrow with a smile. "What’s he been eating?"

The servant answered respectfully, "Ma’am, just some rice cereal and fruit puree."

Li Si nodded. "Alright. You can go back to work."

She looked down at the little one nestled against her chest, eagerly finding a spot to latch onto, and her heart melted with tenderness.

Jingshan Golf Course

After an elegant swing, Leng Mochen glanced at the man standing not far away, a cold smirk playing on his lips.

The man smiled faintly. "President Leng! I wonder if today we might find time to sit down and discuss that matter?"

"Later," Leng Mochen replied casually.

The two exchanged pleasantries until they returned to the lounge, where they finally began discussing the main topic.

As for what exactly was said, only those involved would know.

That day marked Jiang Fan’s return to the country, and Li Si headed to the airport with Bai Shasha to pick her up.

Jiang Fan’s flight hadn’t landed yet. Li Si glanced at Bai Shasha’s fair and rosy skin, then teasingly quipped, "How was last night, huh? Sleep well?" Her subtext was clear—did things finally get... "official"?

Yesterday had been Bai Shasha and Xu Er’s day to register their marriage. According to hearsay, Xu Er even turned down Long Wu’s suggestion to celebrate and instead whisked Bai Shasha off to spend quality time together.

At Li Si’s mischievous smile, how could Bai Shasha not get it? She raised her hand to hit Li Si, exasperated. "Why are you so rotten?"

Li Si pointed at her accusingly, "Look! Now you’re angry out of embarrassment! Alright, I’ll stop. But for the record, when Jiang Fan arrives, I won’t say anything nice on your behalf!"

"You... Ugh! You know what I mean!" Bai Shasha’s face blushed all the way to her ears, leaving Li Si dumbfounded at the sight.

"Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing you!"

When they finally met Jiang Fan, the woman immediately rained punches down on Bai Shasha. "You heartless scoundrel! I told you back then to just hurry up and get married. Now look—how long have I been back before I had to fly out again because of you?"

"If it weren’t because you’re my best friend, I wouldn’t have given you the time of day!"

Did Bai Shasha even understand the agony of long-haul flights?

Li Si quickly stepped in with a laugh, "Alright, alright. Didn’t we all say plans can’t keep up with changes? It’s understandable, isn’t it?"

Bai Shasha offered a sheepish apology. "Exactly, Little Fan! When you get married, no matter where it is—even the moon—I’ll be there!"

Jiang Fan rolled her eyes at her. "Oh, please! Cut it out! Let’s just go. Airline food is terrible. You, a soon-to-be bride, better treat me to something good!"

"Of course! No problem! Let’s go!" Bai Shasha waved her hand grandly.

"But no Western food, alright? I want stir-fry, stews, and all that good stuff!"

"No problem!"

Li Si followed behind the two of them, shaking her head and laughing uncontrollably.

The trio went straight from the airport to a private home-cooking restaurant hidden in a traditional courtyard.

Though it looked unassuming from the outside, it was actually quite upscale inside. The restaurant operated on a membership basis; Xu Er and his friends were regulars there, and Bai Shasha didn’t need much beyond mentioning his name to secure a spot.

Li Si had been to the place several times before. No matter the ambiance, service, or dishes, they were all top-notch. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, we welcome your support via recommendation votes and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com.)