novelraw Chapter 354 - 347: A Big Mess of Drama (Part 4)
Chapter 354 - 347: A Big Mess of Drama (Part 4)
The atmosphere in the living room felt a bit oppressive. Xu Juan, excited upon arrival, had gone to the beauty salon for a facial and even put on makeup. She was planning to impress Leng Liewei this time upon his return, hoping that he might fall back in love with her and bring her into the household. Then, everything in the Leng Family would naturally become hers and Yu Bin’s.
But Xu Juan never expected that Leng Liewei had remarried, and to someone around the same age as his son—a scandalous woman!
Xu Juan looked at Luna with dislike and disgust.
Luna felt the same way towards Xu Juan—an inexplicable dislike for her!
Seeing young Luna nestled in Leng Liewei’s arms, Xu Juan suddenly felt hopeless about the future.
Previously, because of Xiao Mei’s family’s matters, she had completely offended Leng Yichen and Bai Yiran. Now, even the path through Leng Liewei had been blocked. Doesn’t this mean her and Yu Bin’s lives are over?
Thinking about this, Xu Juan’s tears began to fall uncontrollably.
Her crying made everyone present feel awkward.
Leng Liewei spoke, "Why are you crying?"
"It’s nothing!" Xu Juan said while wiping her tears, casting a tearful glance at Leng Liewei, giving off a subtle vibe of flirtation, "Just seeing brother-in-law reminds me of those romantic things when we were young. Recalling them, I got emotional and really miss those times with you."
After Xu Juan said this, Leng Liewei’s face immediately changed color. Everyone present except Luna knew about the events of those years. Before Leng Liewei married Xu Juan’s sister, Xu Hua, he had dated Xu Juan. One could say Xu Juan was Leng Liewei’s first love. However, because Xu Juan fancied the intellectual bookish type, she left Leng Liewei, which gave Xu Hua the chance to meet him, and the two eventually wed.
Now Xu Juan was bringing up those past events in front of Luna—clearly to disgust her.
Even if Luna wasn’t the brightest, she could hear the underlying message in Xu Juan’s words.
Xu Juan was expecting Luna to pick up the conversation, so she could talk about her past relationship with Leng Liewei. Unexpectedly, Luna didn’t question further, and Xu Juan’s words were forcibly held back.
Bai Yiran quickly left the living room to help Sister Liu in the kitchen; she didn’t want to stay there with these two actors.
After a while, Wang Hai brought Xiao Lang back from kindergarten.
As soon as he entered, Xiao Lang cheerfully rushed in, "Mom, has Grandpa arrived yet? I’ve prepared a gift for Grandpa!"
Bai Yiran took Xiao Lang to Leng Liewei, "Dad, this is Leng Yanlang, Xiao Lang, quickly call Grandpa!"
Xiao Lang politely bowed to Leng Liewei, "Hello Grandpa! I am Xiao Lang! This is the gift I prepared for you!"
Saying this, Xiao Lang cheerfully presented the drawing he made in kindergarten. Although abstract, it clearly depicted a scene of a grandfather and grandson holding hands.
Earlier, while in the study with Leng Yichen, Leng Liewei had been informed that Xiao Lang was an adopted child. Leng Liewei, a man with strong views on bloodline and a mental purity obsession, had doubted Leng Yichen was his son because of Xu Hua’s past betrayal. Even after confirming, he remained indifferent towards Leng Yichen because of Xu Hua.
Now, suddenly, there’s an adopted child. The Leng Family was neither great philanthropists nor unable to have their own children, so why adopt?
Looking at Xiao Lang, Leng Liewei’s expression darkened. Xiao Lang, initially happy to offer his drawing, expected Grandpa to accept it and like him. Yet Grandpa’s reaction was nothing but a terrifying glare.