novelraw Chapter 545 - 462: Encounter (5 Updates)
Chapter 545 - 462: Encounter (5 Updates)
Chapter 545: Chapter 462: Encounter (5 Updates)
Jin Yichen paused and said, "Unfortunately, plans often can’t keep up with change! Caught up in that wave, this plan didn’t materialize.
Later, my aunt’s health deteriorated day by day, and she frequently went to the hospital for treatment. This woman had already become the head nurse.
Over time, she used her position to secretly start an affair with Chen Songxi behind my aunt’s back. And not long after my aunt’s death, she married Chen Songxi and even brought her son Liu Gang along into the family.
Afterwards, Liu Gang’s name was changed to Chen Luosheng—what the implication is, it’s self-evident. Truly disgusting!"
"People like her getting what they deserve now is just karma!" Li Si spat angrily, remembering the time recently when Buding almost left her. It filled her with a deep, cathartic satisfaction.
"Exactly! Evil debts will always be repaid! This is exactly the kind of ending she deserves!" Leng Ning exclaimed, her voice full of indignation as well.
Jin Yichen chuckled helplessly, "Why are you two so worked up? It’s all in the past. Let it go, let’s not bring it up again."
The old man, ever since he reconnected with Zhuang Liqun, seemed to have lifted a weight off his mind. Now, he had started focusing on the marriage between him and Leng Ning.
This time, before heading to the airport, the old man had made it clear that once he returned, he would personally visit the Leng Family to discuss their wedding with Leng Qiankai.
Whether they should get engaged first or skip straight to the wedding, it was about time anyway. He himself was already eagerly looking forward to having grandchildren!
That left Jin Yichen with a wry smile on his face.
Leng Ning also realized she’d gotten a bit too worked up earlier. Sticking out her tongue playfully, she said, "Sis-in-law! If it weren’t for today’s event at Mom’s gallery keeping her tied up, she might have come here even faster than me!
You wouldn’t believe it, the few days you and my brother brought Buding away, Mom kept muttering about how much she missed Buding! She couldn’t stop herself!
I bet as soon as she’s done with the gallery event, she’ll be here soon!"
"Oh really? Then I’ll ask the family to prepare in advance. And you all aren’t allowed to leave either! I brought back some specialty snacks from North City too!"
Li Si said while calling Aunt Zhang over to have the driver go pick up additional groceries outside.
Leng Ning cheerfully agreed, "Of course! Yichen and I were already planning to eat at your place!"
Suddenly, Leng Ning heard the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs. When she looked up, it turned out to be Xiao Guai!
She let out a surprised cry and dashed forward, "Oh my! Is this Xiao Guai? How did you grow so big? Do you still remember your sister?"
Xiao Guai tilted its head, seemingly trying to recall which "sister" this was.
Li Si laughed and said, "This is your sister Xiao Ning, don’t you recall? She even gave you beef jerky to eat!"
Xiao Guai let out an "aww" sound and grinned toothily, full of charm.
Leng Ning couldn’t contain her affection, despite Xiao Guai’s weight, and held it in her arms as she walked toward the sofa.
Jin Yichen, intrigued, walked over and remarked, "Sisi, is this your pet?"
This creature was truly interesting, and this monkey clearly had an extraordinary human-like intelligence.
Its eyes showed an unusual sharpness!
Although the tuft of hair on its head was oddly different from the rest.
"Yup! I was pregnant earlier, so I left it with someone else. Now Buding is older, so I brought it back! Buding absolutely loves it!" Li Si explained with a smile, occasionally stroking Buding, who lay indulgently in Leng Ning’s arms.
Jin Yichen thought to himself, "This monkey is a real flirt too!"
Completely unaware, Leng Ning continued bonding with Xiao Guai, who seemed fond of her. She quickly added, "So adorable! I really like it! Hehe! Sis-in-law, can I talk to you about something? Can I borrow Xiao Guai for two days? Just two days! I want to take it home!"
Jin Yichen silently wished for Li Si to refuse.
As expected, Li Si said, "Absolutely not! If you like it, you can come here to visit as often as you’d like! Buding now insists on seeing it as soon as he wakes up; if he can’t find it, he’ll cry. Would you, as a loving aunt, really let him cry?"
"Of course not! But I really love Xiao Guai! Yichen, what do you think about me getting a monkey as a pet too?" Leng Ning gazed at Jin Yichen with sparkly eyes.
Jin Yichen stroked his chin, seemingly in consideration, though he was really plotting how to dissuade her.
"Would Uncle and Aunt let you?"
Leng Ning pouted, "Probably not!"
She suddenly recalled a time when Xiao Guai had scratched someone named John with its claws.
Her mother definitely wouldn’t agree, and as for her father, it was unlikely.
"Oh no! Sis-in-law, when Mom and Dad come over later and see Xiao Guai, do you think they might be upset? What if they’re afraid it’ll scratch Buding?"
Li Si had already considered this, but since it was an issue between her and Leng Mochen, even if Mrs. Leng disapproved, she wouldn’t compromise.
"It should be fine! Buding doesn’t touch him, and someone is always holding him. Don’t worry!"
"That’s good!" Leng Ning continued planting kisses on Xiao Guai’s forehead, liking it more and more. What could she do?
"Oh, Sis-in-law! Dad’s birthday is the day after tomorrow, and this year he’ll be in the country! Mom’s suggestion is for our family, along with their friends, to celebrate together for him!" Leng Ning suddenly remembered and brought it up.
"That’s great! What are you planning to give him as a birthday gift?" Li Si pondered; it was tough to decide on what to give.
She decided this was another matter for Leng Mochen to worry about.
Leng Ning was undecided as well, "I’m not sure either! I’ll check out some options tomorrow! Mom wants me to paint a portrait for Dad, but I haven’t touched a brush in so long. I’m afraid that even if I do manage to finish it, Dad will end up criticizing it!"
Jin Yichen was also deep in thought—his chance to impress his future father-in-law had arrived.
At the gallery event today, which revolved around the art community, everyone gathered to eat and chat at a nearby hotel afterward.
During the meal, someone returned from outside and casually mentioned they’d just seen Master Leng dining here as well.
Mrs. Leng chuckled but didn’t pay it much mind.
The lively chatter continued until Mrs. Leng went to the restroom. Passing by a half-open private dining room door, she saw Leng Qiankai dining with a young man.
She actually hadn’t seen this person before, and just then, Leng Qiankai glanced toward the door. "Xiao Yan! How come you’re here?"
Mrs. Leng, unfazed, entered the room graciously, "I’m dining with old Lu and the others in the private room next door. Who’s this?"
Leng Qiankai enthusiastically introduced them, "Come! Let me introduce you. This is Nie Xiuwei, a close young friend of old Wang’s. He’s incredibly talented! With further development, he might even reach master-level one day!
Xiao Nie, this is my wife, Ouyang Yan. You can just call her Auntie."
"Hello, Auntie!" Nie Xiuwei greeted politely.
"Hello!" Mrs. Leng felt something inexplicable—perhaps it was just her own intuition—that gave her a bad first impression of this man. Moreover, the other party seemed to harbor a subtle hostility toward her.
Since her friends were waiting for her, Mrs. Leng didn’t stay long, exchanged polite words, and left first.
Nie Xiuwei stared intently at Mrs. Leng’s departing back, his gaze flashing with a hidden grudge.
Leng Qiankai remained unaware and continued sharing his creative reflections accumulated over the years with him.
Returning to her table, Mrs. Leng still felt uneasy!
It wasn’t baseless paranoia; it was just that Leng Qiankai was typically so aloof, rarely placing much value on other people.
But during that brief encounter, she could sense his high regard for this young man.
And it was that particular attitude!
Could there be something she wasn’t aware of?
On further thought, she figured it was impossible—surely he wouldn’t stoop to such a level! (To be continued. If you like this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)