CHAPTER 657: CHAPTER 574: LENG NING’S ENGAGEMENT (3RD UPDATE)

Leng Mochen rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "They planted a listening device on Qin Xin, but once she got in the car, the signal was interrupted!"

The cars that were trailing behind also lost sight of the target. Clearly, the other party is certainly no ordinary role.

From the current situation, the only ones capable of employing such individuals would likely be either Nie Xiuwei or perhaps Qin He!

So, is Nie Xiuwei’s objective this time to continue completing the unfinished transaction with Qin He?

Li Si’s jaw dropped; scenes like this, which only appear in movies, were unfolding right before her eyes in reality.

Who exactly is the visitor? It’s downright intriguing!

"So, what do we do next?"

Leng Mochen’s phone vibrated briefly. After reading the contents of the text message, his lips suddenly curled into a smile, "That’s the police’s business, not ours! Hungry?"

"Huh?" Li Si was truly unprepared for his sudden change in demeanor, but her stomach aptly responded with a loud ’grumble.’

Feeling embarrassed, Li Si instinctively covered her stomach. Earlier, during dinner with Shasha, preoccupied as she was, she didn’t eat much. Later, she went to find him, and after quite an ordeal, she returned home without bothering to eat anything.

Thus, in the quiet of the night, her stomach was protesting loudly.

Leng Mochen noticed her awkward expression and, with an affectionate pinch of her cheek, said, "Don’t think about anything else! Let’s go downstairs for a late-night snack!"

Li Si felt a bit uneasy. "Are we really not going to deal with her?"

She instantly regretted speaking and wanted to slap herself. She belonged to the ’tough on the outside, soft inside’ camp—while her words were harsh and decisive, her heart was the first to soften when things happened.

Leng Mochen shook his head and handed his phone over to display the text message interface. Li Si curiously glanced at it and saw the message: N is at MK Manor, H has been informed!

"?" Li Si exclaimed and raised her head to look at him. "N is Nie Xiuwei, and H... could it be Heizi? Who is this? Such a resourceful character?!"

She was nearly floored!

Leng Mochen, enigmatic as ever, slung his arm around her shoulder. "I’ll tell you if there’s an opportunity! For now, let’s eat!"

Li Si uttered an "Oh" and climbed off the bed to put on her slippers, following him while still feeling that certain matters were beyond her comprehension.

A few days later, on National Day in the evening, Leng Ning and Jin Yichen’s engagement banquet was held at the Huaiqi Hotel.

In the grand hall, delightful music played as the ambiance exuded luxury and romance. The engagement banquet was organized in a buffet style, with an array of delicious dishes served in golden tableware, a visual and culinary feast.

Large portraits of Leng Ning and Jin Yichen were displayed at the entrance. These weren’t just eye-catching; they told a story.

The handsome and stylish Jin Yichen, clad in a white suit, held Leng Ning, who revealed her perfect shoulders, while her radiant smile blossomed. She looked stunning, akin to a painting.

Every angle suggested they were a perfect match—an ideal couple brought together by fate!

Since it was still early, guests continued to arrive one after another, invitations in hand. Leng Family’s parents and Jin Jiachao were enthusiastically greeting the attendees.

Groups of people, holding champagne, quietly chatted while bursts of laughter intermittently echoed.

Among the attendees, guests from the Leng Family outnumbered those from the Jin Family, and many people were not familiar with Jin Family members.

Whenever acquaintances encountered one another, whispers of conversation ensued...

In the dressing room, Li Si was accompanying Leng Ning as she touched up her makeup. A makeup artist gently enhanced her lip shape with a soft pink lip gloss.

Through the mirror, Li Si watched her, the joy visible on her face evoking a sense of "the family girl has grown up," prompting her to tease, "Xiao Ning! You’re absolutely stunning today!"

Leng Ning slightly parted her lips, wanting to laugh but refraining from movement. Her eyes, however, brimmed with amusement.

Once the makeup artist finished her lips, she quickly turned to Li Si with a smile, "Sis-in-law! Please stop teasing me!?"

The makeup artist paused to wait for her. Li Si quickly admonished, "Let the makeup finish first; we can chat later!"

Leng Ning looked at Li Si through the mirror and smiled in agreement, "Alright! Got it!"

After the makeup artist left, Leng Ning affectionately held Li Si’s hand and lowered her head, saying, "Sis-in-law! Even now, I feel uncertain about whether this step I’ve taken is the right one?"

Jin Yichen had indeed fulfilled his earlier promises to her grandfather—ending collaboration with Yin Xuan and drawing clear boundaries.

But beneath the surface, while there were no apparent issues, certain matters had created a gap between them.

Maybe she was overly sensitive, but now, anytime Jin Yichen behaved slightly out of the ordinary, she’d start overthinking, feeling insecure and uneasy.

Li Si gently squeezed her delicate fingers and offered comfort, "Xiao Ning! Sometimes, once you’ve made a decision, stop overthinking. Remember who said this: love is like sand in your hand—the tighter you squeeze, the faster it slips away!

Why not take another perspective? Embrace a natural, easygoing mindset! Today is your engagement day; you shouldn’t think about anything else—just do one thing: smile happily and joyfully!"

Back when Jin Yichen and Yin Xuan appeared together at a banquet, it must’ve been deeply disappointing and hurtful for Leng Ning.

Never mind how resentful she felt about it—even Li Si, as an observer, felt Jin Yichen’s actions at the time were quite harmful.

Although Leng Ning impulsively suggested calling off the engagement, it ultimately didn’t happen.

Nevertheless, that incident became a thorn between them—a knot hard to untangle.

Leng Ning’s beautiful eyes blinked as she firmly nodded, "Right! I must smile! Today is my big day; I can’t let others revel in my misery!"

Today’s guests weren’t just family friends from both sides; there were also classmates, close friends, many of Jin Yichen’s buddies, and peers.

If she showed weakness, wouldn’t it be inviting ridicule?

And not to mention—Yin Xuan was also present!

She would never let Yin Xuan think she overly cared about her presence. Instead, she planned to use her and Jin Yichen’s loving engagement to deliver a triumphant strike!

Li Si glanced deeply at her, understanding who her words were directed at.

Seeing her smile reach her eyes, Li Si felt slightly relieved and chuckled, "Shall we go out now? Many guests have already arrived!"

Leng Ning stood up, took one last glance at herself in the mirror, and smiled, "Oh, by the way, Sis-in-law, when are you heading back to North City? I’d like to join you for Bai Shasha’s wedding!"

"Sure, I’m leaving tomorrow!" Speaking of Bai Shasha, Li Si’s face lit up with joy.

Bai Shasha and Jiang Fan had already returned to North City. Yesterday, Bai called to mention how their high school classmates held a reunion before her wedding. Unfortunately, Li Si missed it, and everyone felt somewhat regretful.

Jin Yichen was already waiting outside the dressing room door. When he saw Leng Ning emerge, radiant in her white wedding dress, his face momentarily showed an expression of awe before he turned his gaze to Li Si and offered her a warm smile, "Sis-in-law!"

Li Si joked, "Already changing titles, huh? I didn’t bring a red envelope, you know!"

Jin Yichen quickly waved his hands with a laugh, "Not necessary between us!"

Leng Ning couldn’t help but laugh as well.

"Alright! You two soon-to-be-weds better get ready to go on stage. I’ll go find your big brother!" Li Si found an excuse to exit, giving the couple some time alone.

As for what happens later, maybe Yin Xuan would ultimately just be a minor Chapter. Whether they would truly be happy afterward depended entirely on the couple themselves.

Meanwhile, Nie Xiuwei, disguised and driving a car, finally left the manor.

Not long after exiting, he realized that several vehicles were trailing him at a discreet distance. (To be continued. If you like this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation! Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)