After rejecting my celebrity husband

Chapter 441 - 444: Some Loves are Only Namesake [7]

"Uncle Leng!" Xu Pei trotted up the steps and, laughing, supported his arm, handing the gift she was carrying over to a security guard beside them, "It’s been a year since we’ve seen each other, and you seem to have gotten even more youthful and handsome!"

"Of course!" Leng Lin laughed heartily, "You always knew how to sweet-talk, come on, let’s go inside!"

Walking her into the living room, Leng Lin continued to marvel, "No wonder they say daughters are like little quilted jackets close to the heart. Just seeing you makes Uncle Leng happy. Those two rascals, just thinking about them makes me angry!"

"You set your standards too high, Zimo and Zirui are both business elites, one a top figure in commerce, the other a king among men—everyone gives them a thumbs-up!" Xu Pei took the coffee offered by Aunt Su, the Leng Family’s longtime maid, thanked her, and then picked up a paper bag from the gifts she had brought, "Aunt Su, this is for you!"

"Miss Xu, you’re too kind!" Aunt Su thanked her as she received the bag.

Xu Pei then handed another paper bag to the maid, before settling back down next to Leng Lin to chat.

They talked until noon when Aunt Su cooked up a whole table of delicious dishes. After lunch, they had tea and chatted for a while longer before Xu Pei stood up to say goodbye.

Leng Lin saw her out personally, repeatedly urging her to visit more often. Xu Pei agreed wholeheartedly and reminded him to take good care of his health before driving away.

Once everyone was back in the living room, Leng Lin had a cup of tea and then went upstairs for his nap, while Aunt Su picked up the paper bag Xu Pei had left by the sofa, planning to put the gifts away.

Just as she lifted the bag, there was a pop, as one of the paper bags came apart, and a thick stack of newspapers immediately tumbled out, scattering across the floor.

"Oh no!"

Aunt Su exclaimed in surprise.

"What’s the matter?" Leng Lin stopped halfway up the stairs and turned to look.

"These seem to be Miss Xu’s things." Aunt Su said as she started gathering up the newspapers and documents from the floor.

Hearing this, Leng Lin came down from the stairs, bent down to take a glance at the newspaper Aunt Su placed on the table, and his gaze landed on the front-page headline with a prominent photo of Leng Zimo; he arched an eyebrow and pulled that particular newspaper out from the stack.

"Emperor Leng’s heavy hit, Emperor View Group actively preparing, set to list on NASDAQ at the start of next month..."

Looking at Leng Zimo’s spirited yet calmed visage, Leng Lin’s lips curled into a faint smile, "This brat!"

He settled into the sofa to read the news article carefully.

"Wow, this girl is really beautiful!" Aunt Su couldn’t help but exclaim, then handed another newspaper to Leng Lin, "My lord, look, she’s a perfect match for Zimo. I bet this must be the girl Zirui mentioned!"

Zimo’s girlfriend?

Curious, Leng Lin shifted his attention and took the newspaper from Aunt Su’s hand. The half-folded newspaper showcased the top half of a large photo, revealing Leng Zimo and a girl with a refined face, with Zimo looking at her from the side, his eyes clearly filled with fervent affection.

This brat, blasted all over the media and yet he didn’t tell him. Could he still be holding a grudge against him?!

With a mix of confusion and anticipation, Leng Lin looked up at the headline, but the anticipation quickly turned to anger as he read the bold red letters.

"Emperor Leng’s Celebration Banquet Turns Steamy, Emperor View’s New Talent Luo Xiaoqian Throws Herself into His Arms!"