novelraw Chapter 516 - 433: What’s your cold name again?
Chapter 516 - 433: What’s your cold name again?
Chapter 516: Chapter 433: What’s your cold name again?
By the time the couple returned to their new bedroom, Buding had woken up and was playing in the living room with Sister Ding.
Confronted with the unfamiliar surroundings, his curiosity outweighed anything else. Having not seen his mom all day, the moment he spotted Li Si, he stretched out his arms and whimpered, demanding to be held.
Li Si quickly changed into slippers, washed her hands, and picked up Buding, gently stroking his soft hair. "My little one! Did you miss Mommy?"
Buding instinctively lunged toward his source of nourishment, leaving Li Si both laughing and crying.
Leng Mochen chuckled while patting his son’s eager little face. "You rascal! Seeing Mommy, and this is all you think about!"
In the end, the couple carried Buding to their room.
After feeding the child, they played with him for a while until he fell sound asleep, at which point Leng Mochen carefully carried him downstairs to Sister Ding’s room.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Si quickly opened the white wardrobe adorned with red festive characters, pulled out a red silk nightdress, and headed to the bathroom.
The day had been so exhausting that every part of her body ached. She needed a long, relaxing soak in the tub.
The bathtub was filled with red rose petals, and she added a few drops of her favorite essential oil, turning it into a true indulgence.
After removing her makeup, she cleaned herself up thoroughly, leaving behind a faint fragrance. She dried her hair until it was halfway dry, then stepped out.
Leng Mochen had already finished washing up in another bathroom. His dark eyes carried a subtle bluish glow in the aftermath of the shower.
But as soon as he saw Li Si’s radiant, tender skin and her glistening eyes after the bath, he wasted no time before pulling her onto the red bedspread.
"Ah! Be gentle!"
"Mm!"
"My hair isn’t fully dry yet!"
"Time is precious on such a night; it’ll dry on its own later!"
The room then became part of the unspoken Chapter of their wedding night.
Meanwhile, over at the bar, the number of people dwindled. Long Wu had already taken Su Meng and his mother-in-law home.
Heizi rushed off with his crew due to a suddenly arising case requiring urgent interrogation. Liu Xiaole was picked up by An Zhengran, and Simeng’s group of ladies, unwilling to impose, simply left, explaining that they had work the next day.
Brother Xu originally planned to crash the bridal chamber but decided against it upon hearing the news. As a loyal friend, he knew he couldn’t intrude on someone’s need for solace.
Instead, he brought a group of oblivious buddies and girlfriends to the bar to keep the party going.
Bai Shasha and Jiang Fan seemed a little disappointed. They had prepared several fun games but couldn’t use a single one now! What a waste.
Brother Xu busied himself soothing Bai Shasha, unable to reveal the truth to her. If he let her in on it, he’d essentially be telling Li Si, and Leng Er had instructed him explicitly that no one was to inform Li Si.
Leng Er’s exact words: "Since she doesn’t know, it’s better that she remains in the dark! If she finds out, it could leave a psychological scar—what if she becomes afraid of taking the child out in the future?"
But Leng Mochen’s thoughts went far deeper than what Brother Xu understood.
Li Si already harbored lingering fears of having her child abducted. If she found out her son was almost taken, she’d likely lose her mind!
That’s why he was so adamant about keeping it a secret, not telling anyone, and not creating a stir.
Leng Ning and Jin Yichen were cozily whispering sweet nothings to each other. He was leaving for Shanxi tomorrow, at a minimum for several days—a timeline contingent on things going smoothly.
If his sister-in-law’s father’s classmate offered up new clues, he might need to head somewhere entirely different!
The groomsman group had stayed behind, pulling a few girls over to join them. Whether they were girlfriends or companions was unclear, but their interactions seemed intimate.
Only Leng Shuang sat at the far end of the sofa, sipping on strong liquor while occasionally watching the couples mingling. She kept a particularly sharp eye on Brother Xu and Bai Shasha.
Her purpose for coming tonight was to familiarize herself with Brother Xu, but here he was dismissing any opportunities she tried to create, spending the whole evening doting on that Bai Shasha.
After observing for quite some time, she just couldn’t understand what he saw in this girl! Her looks were at best average, and her figure was nothing remarkable.
And yet, he humbled himself so excessively, constantly going out of his way to make her laugh, only for Bai Shasha to appear indifferent to his efforts.
The more Leng Shuang watched, the angrier she became. When it came to both appearance and family background, she far outshone that white-labeled Bai!
If Brother Xu were her boyfriend, she’d pamper him tenderly, how could she act so aloof like Bai Shasha? It’s all just an act!
No, she decided—she had to intervene somehow, throw a wrench into this! Let’s see how smug Bai acts then!
Leng Shuang, carrying her wine glass, gracefully walked toward Brother Xu and Bai Shasha. Just as she stood up, Leng Ning disentangled herself from Jin Yichen’s embrace. She had been quietly keeping an eye on Leng Shuang all night, worried about her doing anything inappropriate.
Earlier, when the group was leaving, Leng Ning hadn’t wanted to bring Leng Shuang along—such trouble! She cited valid excuses: "A group of guys crashing the bridal chamber won’t be suitable for girls tagging along!"
Mrs. Leng shared the sentiment. Those unruly boys, when they got rowdy, would likely go too far; it wouldn’t be right for Leng Shuang, a schoolgirl, to witness such antics.
Leng Shuang’s mother didn’t want her to tag along either. She knew her daughter’s personality all too well. If Leng Shuang got angry and threw a tantrum, she’d definitely ruin the newlyweds’ evening!
And let’s not forget—the Leng family revolved around Leng Mochen, not Mr. Leng Sr. He was not one to tolerate disrespect. If Leng Shuang crossed him, the fallout would be swift, and her family wouldn’t have a leg to stand on!
Lastly, Leng Ning had plans to spend time with her boyfriend; dragging along this massive third wheel was out of the question!
Unfortunately, plans never go as expected. The bridal chamber crashing was canceled, and the outing turned into a group bar hangout. Leng Ning couldn’t come up with an excuse anymore.
Mrs. Leng and Leng Shuang’s mother had no objections, leaving Leng Ning deeply irked. Brother Xu, oblivious as ever, happily let Leng Shuang tag along!
When Leng Shuang approached Brother Xu, Bai Shasha was busy looking at her phone, responding to a text from her mom about meeting Brother Xu’s parents at the hotel tomorrow.
Just as Bai Shasha was about to reply, a deliberately high-pitched, dramatic voice rang overhead: "Brother Xu! I offer you a toast! Thanks for all your help at my brother’s wedding today!"
Brother Xu nearly spat out his whiskey in surprise. What was going on?
When had he become her "Brother Xu"?
Hadn’t he only exchanged a few words with her yesterday? Why the sudden display of closeness in front of everyone?
And even if she wanted to thank him, wasn’t it totally out of place for her to do it? Long Wu had casually mentioned that her grandfather and Elder Leng were distant relatives; she was just someone from the extended family, with little real interaction!
Bai Shasha’s eyes flickered with understanding. So that was it! She’d already sensed Leng Shuang’s disdainful and hostile looks throughout the evening but hadn’t known why.
Turned out this was all because of Brother Xu! Classic!
She shot Brother Xu a sharp glare, her expression anything but friendly!
Brother Xu immediately straightened up, saying, "There’s no need! Leng Er and I are close buddies; it’s what friends do! Uh... what’s your name again?"
"Brother Xu, you’ve—you’ve broken my heart! We were having such a wonderful conversation last night!" Leng Shuang’s hand trembled slightly, making the wine in her glass ripple.
He didn’t even remember her name? Her heart, burning hot with hope, felt drenched in cold water.
Her tone carried a deep sense of grievance, prompting Bai Shasha to pinch Leng Er’s waist, twisting viciously. He had to keep a composed face since their buddies watched closely.
Even if his authority as a husband took a hit, he wouldn’t allow those guys to have a laugh at his expense!
Endure! Endure! Endure!
But dammit, it hurt like hell!
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