Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 166 - 163: The Lingering Spirit

In the western restaurant, the three of them were dining elegantly. When the upcoming New Year was mentioned, Mrs. Leng looked at the two people surrounded by a sweet atmosphere and casually asked, "Sisi, will any of your family relatives come over for the engagement with my Mochen?"

Li Si glanced at Leng Mochen and shook her head embarrassedly, "No need!" She did not want those greedy people to attend, which would only make her feel disgusted.

"That’s fine, we can wait until the wedding! Have you thought about when to get married?"

Mrs. Leng didn’t mind this. She had heard Li Si mention some family matters before and expressed her understanding. At the same time, she felt that this child had a rather pitiful background, so she was very caring towards her.

"We plan to get married after she graduates!"

Leng Mochen smiled as he looked at Li Si and mentioned their discussed plan. If it weren’t for her insistence, he would really want to get married this summer or autumn.

Mrs. Leng, seeing the flirting between the two, smiled happily and deliberately said, "Good! Good! Oh? Sisi, you’re not saying anything, does that mean you haven’t agreed yet?"

Li Si blushed, thinking how Mochen’s mother sometimes acted like a child, enjoying seeing people in awkward situations.

She cleared her throat, evading his teasing gaze, looked directly at Mrs. Leng, and said, "Auntie, I agree! I will get along well with him!"

"Great! Sisi, let’s clink glasses and hope that you two stay happy together. As long as you’re happy, I’ll be happy too!"

Mrs. Leng raised her glass, emotionally moved. Her son, who was usually so cold, had finally found someone who loved him. She had nothing more to worry about; all she wished for was his happiness and health. Other conditions no longer mattered.

Just as the three put down their glasses, a sharp voice with a flattering tone came from nearby, "Oh my, what a small world, Mrs. Leng, what a coincidence!"

Li Si didn’t need to look up to know who it was. It had to be Tian Yaru — she’s truly like a haunting spirit! How does she always show up everywhere?

Leng Mochen’s eyes, cold and sharp as an eagle’s, glanced at her, treating her as if she were air and ignoring her.

Mrs. Leng raised her head indifferently to look at her, "Is there something you need?"

She remembered this woman’s two-faced nature; saying one thing in front and another behind her back. Didn’t she claim that her son wasn’t easy to get along with and wouldn’t live long? She wanted them all to see how harmonious her family was and how well her son would be in the future!

The powerful aura made Tian Yaru’s smiling face instantly stiffen, and she immediately complimented, "Oh, it’s nothing. I just coincidentally came over to say hello!"

She didn’t expect to meet them here. It was like finding something effortlessly after searching high and low. Her younger sister had tried several times to meet with Li Si but failed, disrupting their original plan.

They were originally thinking of visiting the Leng Family again, hoping that Mrs. Leng would lend a helping hand considering her connection as Li Si’s godmother. She was having a hard time finding an opportunity, and now they ran into each other.

Mrs. Leng responded with a hum, without saying more, while Leng Mochen and Li Si elegantly continued to cut their steaks, ignoring her.

Tian Yaru, noticing that no one acknowledged her, awkwardly smiled, "Li Si, I heard your godmother mentioned you the other day. How come you haven’t visited her in so long? Are you busy lately? She’ll be coming over for dinner soon; it would be good for you two to chat!"

Tian Yaru stared intently at Li Si, hoping she would respond, giving her a bridge to cross.

Li Si glanced at her coldly, "Is that so?" This counted as a response out of courtesy.

In her heart, Tian Yaruo had already lost significance, resembling a stranger, only having blood ties. Each time she swayed her allegiance towards others, she pushed Li Si further and further away.

So when Tian Yaruo was mentioned, Li Si surprisingly felt no ripples in her heart, calmly stating, "Is that so."

Leng Mochen looked at her with admiration, understanding that Li Si felt differently about Tian Yaruo, but repeated hurts had erased any affection in their shallow mother-daughter bond.

Hearing Li Si’s words enraged Tian Yaru. If it weren’t for the fact that she didn’t dare offend Mrs. Leng and Leng Mochen, the two golden geese, she would definitely have said something to embarrass Li Si! Last time, she was caught off guard in the restroom.

These past days had been very unfavorable for her. Originally, the sisters who played cards, shopped, and did beauty treatments with her were close-knit. Yet when her family’s business faced a minor problem, and she courageously reached out for help, each one found excuses and fled faster than rabbits.

For the first time in her life, she realized that adding a flower to a brocade is easy, but giving charcoal in the snow is hard!

Mrs. Leng’s impression of Tian Yaruo wasn’t bad because of Mr. Yan Sr.’s connection. At this point, she couldn’t remain cold, so she asked, "When will she arrive?"

"She said on the phone earlier she would be here soon. Let me call and check! Sorry, excuse me for a moment," Tian Ya proceeded to take out her phone and walked away to make a call.

Watching her back, Mrs. Leng’s expression soured, and she said to Li Si, "Your godmother is actually fine, but her sister is really something else! It truly is like birthing nine children, each is different!"

Li Si nodded in agreement, "Who knows! Auntie, are we waiting for her?" She genuinely didn’t want to meet Tian Yaruo, so she asked softly.

"We can wait or not! But since her sister mentioned she was coming, it wouldn’t look good if we left without seeing her. How about we wait a bit, exchange pleasantries, and then head out? Mochen, what do you think? Anything at the company this afternoon?" Mrs. Leng said this way, but ultimately it was up to her son’s opinion.

Leng Mochen put down his knife and fork, glanced at Li Si, then said, "With the upcoming New Year holiday, there’s quite a bit to do!"

"Then let’s finish eating and leave! Your matters are more important. Sisi, we can continue shopping in the afternoon. I think you need more types of clothes. When attending various banquets, how can you manage without new styles?"

Mrs. Leng felt that as her son’s bride-to-be, what Li Si wore when out would represent their family’s face, and it shouldn’t be handled carelessly.

Fortunately, Li Si had a gentle nature and sometimes listened to her suggestions, so she often indulged in buying things for her with a sense of accomplishment.

Li Si felt grateful inside. Mochen’s mother, although a bit domineering at times, was generally kind to her. This made Li Si, who hadn’t experienced motherly love since childhood, very appreciative!

As the three of them were speaking and getting ready to leave, Tian Yaruo, a bit breathless, arrived with a worried Tian Yaru following behind. Seeing them about to go, she hurriedly said, "Mrs. Leng, I’m so sorry! There was traffic, otherwise, I would’ve been here earlier! We haven’t seen each other in a while, how about we chat for a bit?"

Seeing Mrs. Leng courteously smile and nod, she sat down and turned to Li Si with a slightly interrogative tone, "Li Si, what have you been busy with lately? Not even answering the phone?"

Inside, she felt truly uncomfortable, a medley of emotions swirling. Despite knowing some things were her fault, Li Si was still her child. Even if she had done wrong, shouldn’t she be given a chance to repent and make amends?

Li Si remained extremely calm, looking at her, "Hmm, very busy!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit the [source] to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit [source] to read.)

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