novelraw Chapter 532 - 449: That’s Pretty Good (Second Update)
Chapter 532 - 449: That’s Pretty Good (Second Update)
Chapter 532: Chapter 449: That’s Pretty Good (Second Update)
"Naughty! Don’t listen to his nonsense! Who is truly the closest to you? Hmm?" Leng Mochen looked at the beloved woman in front of him, his eyes as dark as the night.
Certain parts of his body also seemed to stir...
She immediately replied obsequiously, "Of course, it’s my dear husband, you! Hee hee!"
"Hurry up and finish wiping!" This little rascal, hasn’t she noticed he’s already a bit impatient? Yet she’s still dawdling and leisurely wiping away! She must be doing it on purpose!
Li Si finished wiping her neck and began applying lotion on her arms and legs, chit-chatting as she went.
"Actually, this might work out better. With North City as the production hub, the transport costs will undoubtedly increase a lot. If they knew you were already prepared for that, who knows what expressions they’d have later! I’m really looking forward to it!"
"We’ll find out soon! I’m looking forward to it too!" Leng Mochen never fought unprepared battles—he had already accounted for this before coming.
He had also made some arrangements, though only a handful of trusted confidants knew his plans.
The staff at the North City branch were still unaware. He was concerned there might be spies planted inside, which could lead to opportunities for others to exploit!
Finally done wiping, Li Si straightened up and casually wiped her hands, thoughts drifting toward their Bali trip, "When we go this time, let’s visit Monkey Park again. I’ll sneakily let Xiao Guai out!"
"Don’t worry! This time you’ll definitely get to play to your heart’s content."
"And we’ll feast on all the delicious food I haven’t had my fill of yet!"
"Alright! Whatever you want!" With a spoiled smile, Leng Mochen lifted her in a princess carry, causing Li Si to yelp in surprise, "What are you doing!"
She was startled! She’d been daydreaming about Xiao Guai playing monkey king with the monkeys there!
"Remove the middle two words!" he teased playfully, imitating an evil chuckle: "Heh heh heh!"
"You rascal! Mm..." But honestly, how does she break free from actually liking this vibe?
And thus, the room began its nocturnal Chapter...
The next morning, when Li Si awoke, it was already 9 o’clock.
She noticed a note on the bedside table—Leng Mochen had gotten up early to inspect the branch office and factory—and told her to take it easy, no rush.
Li Si frustratingly pounded her sore waist. Thinking of last night brought an embarrassed blush to her face.
Perhaps the new environment had given them fresh experiences; they had even indulged in role-playing later on.
Sigh! She realized she might actually be turning into what Shasha said—a little naughty!
She wanted to hide her face!
After a quick wash-up and feeding Buding milk, she noted they had brought some reserves before coming, so even if she wasn’t around...
The adorable Little Buding wouldn’t go hungry. Before leaving, Li Si patted Xiao Guai’s monkey head. "You have to take good care of Buding, understand?"
"Ooh..." Xiao Guai thumped his chest vigorously with both arms.
That gesture clearly seemed to say, "Absolutely trust me!"
Li Si went to find Jiang Fan, as they had arranged to meet for lunch today.
Luckily, their appointment was at noon—if it had been earlier, she might have had to stand her up.
When she arrived, Jiang Fan and a young man wearing black-framed glasses were already seated.
Li Si’s first impression was that the man seemed very astute! She remembered Xiao Fan had mentioned he was from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and sure enough, his speech carried a slight Southern accent.
Jiang Fan introduced them with a smile, "Sisi, this is my boyfriend Zhao Xuanyang. Xuanyang, this is my good friend, Li Si!"
"Hello!" Zhao Xuanyang gave a gentle, cultured smile and extended his hand.
Li Si smoothly shook it briefly, "Hello!"
After sitting down, the three began to chat.
For most of the meal, it was Jiang Fan and Li Si talking, while Zhao Xuanyang quietly and attentively cared for Jiang Fan.
He occasionally served her dishes with great thoughtfulness, selecting only the ones she liked.
Li Si observed them and thought the man was quite decent.
After the meal, Zhao Xuanyang proactively suggested he return to the hotel to rest, letting them catch up without worrying about him.
Once he’d left, Jiang Fan laughed and asked Li Si, "So what do you think?"
Li Si burst into laughter, "He’s certainly not bad!"
Jiang Fan threw a napkin at her, "Oh, stop it! Don’t think I can’t tell—you also find him very astute, right?"
Li Si laughed and dodged, "Honestly, yes, I do think he’s quite astute. But judging by how he treats you, he seems pretty gentle and considerate overall! If I had to score him out of 100, I’d give him at least 75!"
"What? How’d you come up with that score? Then how many points does your husband get? And Xu Er?" Jiang Fan asked through gritted teeth.
"My husband, duh—90 points! As for Xu Er—also 75 points!" Li Si replied in a dramatic tone, causing Jiang Fan to burst into laughter.
"See? I told you—your husband is your true love!"
"As long as you know! Don’t go shouting it everywhere, okay?"
The two then laughed uncontrollably together.
Jiang Fan stood up, "Come on! It’s not every day you’re back. Are we seriously just having this kind of meal? As a local of North City, let me show you, a visitor from Beijing, the taste of North City snacks. What do you say?"
"I humbly accept your invitation!" She was indeed thinking the same, so she’d just symbolically taken a few bites earlier.
Plus, it wouldn’t be polite to meet someone for the first time in a noisy, crowded setting.
Jiang Fan and Li Si got into a car and headed toward North City’s famous food street. Once they got out, they strolled along, chatting.
During the ride, with the driver present, Jiang Fan hadn’t felt comfortable talking about her relationship. Now, being alone, she finally poured her heart out.
"Sisi! After he came to North City, I introduced him to my parents. Since then, there have been some changes! My dad feels he’s overly astute. He isn’t a bad guy, but calculating people require observation. Plus, North-South cultural differences are significant—not just in thinking styles, but even things like dietary habits clash.
He doesn’t want my future to be unhappy! So he’s keeping a cautious attitude."
Li Si nodded; indeed, what Mr. Jiang had pointed out was true. Take food preferences as an example—some prefer quickly stir-frying leafy greens, while others love large stews where everything is thrown in together. If they end up together, they’d have to make mutual adjustments.
North-South differences genuinely exist!
"What about your mom?"
Jiang Fan blew at her bangs, "My mom’s not fully on board either. Sigh, I thought she’d be like Shasha’s mom—after all, isn’t it a common saying that mothers-in-law tend to favor their sons-in-law?"
Of course she felt a sense of disappointment. When abroad, she’d proactively told her parents she’d begun dating someone, and they’d replied neutrally, saying to bring him to meet them one day if there was a chance.
Li Si also thought of how Mrs. Bai was so fond of Xu Er. "It’s not a big deal; you’ve never brought a boyfriend home before. Your parents need time to adjust to this new reality.
Shasha’s family had seen Cao Yufan before, so by the time Xu Er came along, they’d already built up immunity. Plus, if we were Shasha’s mom comparing Cao Yufan and Xu Er, we’d definitely pick Xu Er too! Right?"
Jiang Fan thought about it and agreed. She then looked earnestly at Li Si and teased, "Wow! Your marriage has seriously boosted your persuasion skills! Now that you’ve said it like that, I really don’t feel as bothered!"
"Oh, stop it!"
The two indulged in various snacks, and Jiang Fan then suggested driving over to North City University to savor some QQ chicken ribs.
Li Si was thoroughly craving them too. This was her favorite dish from two lifetimes.
Before Jiang Fan even made the suggestion earlier, she’d already been thinking about it. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, visit m.qidian.com for the full reading experience.)