CHAPTER 658: CHAPTER 575: ON WHAT BASIS? (FIRST UPDATE)

Nie Xiuwei saw the situation through the rearview mirror and immediately reacted by accelerating to escape. Although he didn’t know who had come, he absolutely could not let them catch him!

The speed of those vehicles was extremely fast, and their coordination was impeccable as they surrounded him for pursuit and interception.

The roads at this time were desolate, with no other vehicles around. There were drainage ditches on both sides, so trying to switch routes was impossible! Abandoning the car and fleeing on foot wasn’t an option either.

Thus, his only choice was to floor the pedal, desperately speeding away to save his life. His greatest fear was that the pursuers might be from Y Country!

At a sharp turn, the vehicle overturned due to excessive speed. Fortune was on his side, as he only sustained minor injuries.

The only thought in his mind right now was to run! Run for his life!

Nie Xiuwei, his limbs weak, struggled painfully to crawl out of the overturned car. His breathing was labored as he hastily identified his direction. His eyes lit up—a dense forest lay not far ahead. If he could make it there, with such a complex terrain, there was still a chance to escape. He got up and ran swiftly toward the forest.

"Stop right there!"

A loud shout echoed from afar, accompanied by the sound of numerous footsteps behind him, like a death knell. He didn’t dare look back, his heart pounding wildly. His lungs burned with sharp pain, perhaps from an injury.

Nie Xiuwei didn’t dare think much further; he pressed forward with every ounce of his strength!

Suddenly, despite his mind being consumed by panic, a flash of Sima Ling’s—no, Qin Xin’s—face surfaced in his brain!

A wave of regret washed over him. Perhaps, he truly...

Just as he was about to land his right foot, a sharp gust of wind surged from behind. He was tackled to the ground, his arms roughly pinned behind his back. His mouth filled with dirt after biting the ground, and the oppressive weight of his captor crushed his chest, making it difficult to breathe.

"Kid! Trying to run? Huh?"

Nie Xiuwei spat out grass and mud with disgust, his neck straining as he raised his head to glare at the people before him. He saw three Huaxia men and several foreign men with thick hair standing around him, each robust and powerful.

Nie Xiuwei struggled desperately against them, shouting, "What right do you have to arrest me?"

"The right that comes with breaking the law!" One man, as imposing as the Black Iron Tower, snorted coldly and decisively ordered, "Cuff him!"

Nie Xiuwei felt his wrists tighten, the cool touch of cold steel sending a chill through him!

It turned out they were the police! Not those people from Y Country!

But then, as he realized something, his lips curved into a strange smile and his eyes flickered with a complex, shadowy glimmer.

By the time Li Si and the others received news of Nie Xiuwei’s arrest, Leng Ning and Jin Yichen had just completed their engagement ceremony on stage.

Li Si took advantage of the fact that most people’s attention was on the stage to quietly ask Leng Mochen: "Only him was captured?"

The car that had been tailing her that day must have had at least one or two others onboard.

Leng Mochen took a sip of champagne. "Yes!" His gaze was deep, betraying no clear emotion.

Long Wu whispered from the side, "Heizi mentioned it briefly over the phone! Later, we’ll head over to find out for ourselves!"

In other words, they still didn’t know the specifics!

Li Si considered asking Qin Xin for updates but quickly dismissed the idea. With so many people around—and with Long Wu and Su Meng present—it wasn’t appropriate to bring it up.

Besides, no matter who it concerned, why bother troubling herself?

Su Meng, finally getting a chance to breathe, eagerly dragged Li Si into conversation. However, her topics revolved almost entirely around her precious son, which she chalked up to being a typical trait of mothers.

Reflecting on herself, Li Si realized she was somewhat the same, constantly bringing up Buding in her conversations.

Given her suspicions about her son, she was even more convinced that the prodigious Peanut was either a genius or reincarnated—she leaned more toward the latter but found it difficult to figure out how to discuss it with Su Meng!

Still, she noticed that while Su Meng’s attitude toward Long Wu remained somewhat cold, her overall complexion and mental state had significantly improved.

Li Si was genuinely happy for her. As for Su Meng and Long Wu’s relationship, whenever it might thaw, that was something outsiders like herself couldn’t interfere in.

Leng Ning and Jin Yichen descended from the stage. Next came the time to greet the numerous guests.

Taking advantage of the moment, Long Wu escorted Su Meng around, mingling and occasionally engaging in brief conversations.

Li Si stayed by Leng Mochen’s side, offering a gentle smile. Many of the attendees had come as couples.

The men exchanged discussions about business and relationships, while the women focused on shopping, beauty treatments, and gossip...

Those with closer ties whispered subtly about the protagonists of today’s engagement party.

The Jin Family was known primarily by older, established figures from Beijing, while the younger generation of rising stars was relatively unfamiliar with them.

This was because the Jin Family’s primary enterprises had been overseas for years and were only beginning to transition back domestically last year.

Li Si elegantly and gracefully handled the many guests. Suddenly, Tian Yaruo linked arms with Yan Xuefeng and began walking toward her.

Leng Mochen’s motion of raising his champagne to his lips froze. His gaze shifted to Li Si’s softening smile, then turned cold as he looked at the couple from the Yan Family, whose presence dampened his mood.

Li Si had long been mentally prepared. Given the ties between Mr. Yan Sr. and Elder Leng, it was only natural Tian Yaruo would attend Leng Ning’s engagement party.

Yet instinctively, seeing Tian Yaruo was enough to sour her mood. Even treating the woman as a total stranger, her presence still made her uncomfortable.

This stemmed from Tian Yaruo repeatedly choosing to hurt her for the sake of others. For Li Si, who had yearned for maternal love since childhood, this was unforgivable.

Especially after the hurtful words Tian Yaruo had shared with her at the previous banquet, she had resolved never to have anything to do with the Tian Family again.

"Tiantian! I’m sorry! I..."

Tian Yaruo looked visibly embarrassed and remorseful; she knew she had made yet another mistake last time!

Her elder sister, Tian Yaru, had returned from out of town just yesterday. She refused to answer their questions, saying only that she had come back to Ye Cheng to finalize her divorce and would be heading elsewhere afterward.

Ye Duowei tried both soft and hard approaches to no avail. Tian Yaru seemed entirely resolute.

Judging by her refreshed state of mind, the impression was that she might have found someone outside who treated her well.

In hindsight, Tian Yaruo realized she had wrongfully blamed Li Si again, and the words she’d uttered back then were excessively harsh.

In this lifetime, the people Tian Yaruo had wronged the most—aside from Li Guoqiang—were undoubtedly Li Si.

She had given birth to her yet failed to provide proper care, instead repeatedly misunderstanding and hurting her because of others!

Li Si held onto Leng Mochen’s arm, ignoring Tian Yaruo, as if she hadn’t seen her at all. "Let’s go over there!"

"Alright!" Leng Mochen coldly glared at Tian Yaruo and Yan Xuefeng before handing off his champagne to a nearby server.

The two walked away. Yan Xuefeng, aware of some of the history, patted Tian Yaruo’s shoulder in reassurance before catching up and tentatively saying, "Mochen, my nephew, could I speak with you for a moment? Let’s discuss the matter between Yaruo and Li Si, their mother-daughter relationship!"

Tian Yaruo watched Li Si’s retreating figure with hope in her eyes. She genuine knew she had been wrong! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)