novelraw Chapter 528 - 445: The Illegitimate Child
Chapter 528 - 445: The Illegitimate Child
Chapter 528: Chapter 445: The Illegitimate Child
Since the incident involving Ling Wei last time, every time she and Li Si go out, they are exceedingly cautious.
Not just because Mr. Leng is her boss, but because Li Si is her best friend.
If anything like last time happens again, she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself.
Xu Yi chuckled wryly, saying, "Don’t get any ideas! I just want to offer a simple toast to Li Si, a fellow classmate. Although we’ve had some misunderstandings in the past, we were classmates after all, weren’t we? I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your wedding!"
Li Si replied indifferently, "Thank you!"
Xu Yi tilted his head back and drained his glass, while Li Si only took a sip of plain water out of courtesy.
Finally, Xu Yi gave Li Si a deep glance and then turned to another table.
Liu Xiaole let out a sigh of relief. She had really been worried that something unpleasant might happen at the last moment.
After dinner, as the group was leaving the hotel, Li Si immediately spotted Leng Mochen waiting outside.
He wasn’t sitting in the car but was casually leaning against the car door.
A group of classmates whispered among themselves. Those who knew this was Li Si’s husband cast envious glances.
Ling Wei chuckled bitterly and walked away alone.
She had also considered approaching Li Si at the dinner table to share a drink like the class monitor, but ultimately thought better of it.
After all, Li Si might not want to see her; why invite unnecessary awkwardness?
Xu Yi looked at Leng Mochen with a complex expression. Although this man was a bit older, his looks and aura were on an entirely different level compared to Xu Yi’s youthful demeanor.
It was a loss he willingly accepted!
As Xu Yi took one last look at Li Si’s departing figure, he left in low spirits.
Liu Xiaole secretly leaned in close to Li Si’s ear and said, "Mr. Leng spoils you so much it makes us jealous!"
"Get lost!" Li Si said playfully, then walked over to Leng Mochen’s side.
"Good evening, Mr. Leng!" Liu Xiaole fawned with a flattering greeting.
At the company, Mr. Leng was completely different—harsh and unyielding in both large meetings and small ones, practically like two different people.
Employees at the company had privately nicknamed him the "Cold-Faced CEO."
However, Liu Xiaole had discovered that perhaps only when Mr. Leng was with Li Si did his eyes reveal any trace of warmth.
"Hmm!" Leng Mochen responded indifferently and then turned to Li Si. "Full?"
Li Si cheerfully shook her head. "Not really! Can we go for barbecue?"
She had been craving it lately, but due to her breastfeeding diet, she had to be careful with what she ate.
Still, indulging occasionally, as long as there wasn’t too much spice, was manageable.
Liu Xiaole hurriedly made her exit, saying, "Sisi! You two go ahead, I have something to take care of!"
With that, she quickly waved at Li Si and got into one of the waiting cars outside the hotel.
Li Si chuckled speechlessly as she watched Liu Xiaole’s retreating figure—then glanced at the serious-looking Leng Mochen. Amused, she tapped his shoulder. "Can’t you loosen up a bit? You nearly scared away your subordinate!"
"Subordinates need time to date too! As a boss, I can’t be selfish, can I?" Leng Mochen opened the car door for her and then struck a playful tone. "Darling, did I perform well today?"
Li Si couldn’t hold back her laughter. "Superbly well! You’ll be rewarded once we’re home!" He truly made her proud!
Whoever said he was mature and steady—she saw no trace of that!
Leng Mochen smiled smugly, took a little victory lap, and then got into the car. Leaning close to her ear, he whispered, "How about I reward you instead? I’ll treat you to a lollipop!"
"You’re so wicked!" Li Si huffed, lightly punching him with her fists. This man flirted with her anytime, anywhere!
Leng Mochen kept a straight face. "See, I meant exactly what I said. If your thinking is impure, Li Si, looks like I need to give you a proper lesson on moral philosophy!"
"..."
Li Si decided to adopt a policy of ignoring him—it was impossible to win any argument with him.
"How can you not have your seatbelt on?" Leng Mochen asked with amusement, using the opportunity to tease her.
"I can put it on myself—mmph..."
What followed was a sudden, heated kiss. Out of breath, Li Si shoved him away and scolded, "I’m done with you!"
He always found moments to sneak in an attack!
Leng Mochen affectionately ruffled her hair. "Are you really angry?"
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a man standing across the street.
His expression shifted as his gaze turned intense. Li Si, sensing something was wrong, looked up at him. "What is it?"
Leng Mochen gestured with his hand for her to remain silent.
Li Si nervously followed his gaze and saw a man dressed entirely in black standing there, staring fixedly at their car.
Suddenly, the man moved, miming a gesture as if he were firing a gun at them before getting into a car and driving away.
Li Si felt baffled but also a little scared inside. "Is that person insane?"
Leng Mochen’s expression darkened as he stared at the distant car’s silhouette. "Hmm! Definitely insane!"
From the bodyguard car behind them, an assistant approached and lightly tapped on Leng Mochen’s window. He lowered the glass.
"Boss! We recorded the entire scene just now!" The man bent over respectfully to report.
"Good! Got it!"
Li Si instinctively sensed something was wrong. Once the man returned to the car behind them, she curiously asked, "Who exactly was that person?"
Leng Mochen gently took her hand to reassure her. "I’ll explain when we get home. Don’t worry about it!"
"Fine! Let’s just go straight home then—I’ve lost my appetite for barbecue!"
He chuckled and tapped her nose. "Look at how scared you are! Fine, we’ll do as you say!"
The two drove home together. Buding was already asleep, and Leng Mochen led Li Si into the study.
"Now spill—what exactly is going on? You’re hiding something from me, aren’t you?"
Li Si asked, annoyed.
Leng Mochen sighed helplessly. "I’ve kept things from you only to stop you from worrying!"
"Then hurry up and tell me! What’s happening?" The uncertainty was driving her mad.
Leng Mochen cleared his throat. "That man might be Leng Qiankai’s illegitimate son!"
He deeply resented having been reborn into Leng Mochen’s identity—first Qian Rouxuan, then Leng Mohao. Just when he thought he could clear those obstacles and live a peaceful life with Li Si...
He hadn’t expected another person to emerge, someone even more dangerous who threatened their quiet life together.
Li Si’s jaw nearly dropped to the floor. "Illegitimate son? Are you saying he’s Leng Qiankai’s child with another woman?"
She truly couldn’t believe it. Though Mr. Leng might have that artistic aloofness, he seemed like a decent person overall.
What was it with men these days? One after another, all having secret children outside their main families?
Even Liu Jiaqi’s father was like that too!
Leng Mochen nodded reluctantly. "I don’t want to believe it either, but the investigation results suggest he might be Leng Qiankai’s son from outside the marriage!"
Li Si stood up and began pacing back and forth—she needed time to digest this news.
Though Leng Mochen had a different soul now, he had taken on the identity, which meant dealing with everything that came with it.
What she was worried about now was: what would Mrs. Leng do once she found out about this?