novelraw Chapter 558 - 475: Meeting (Third Update)
Chapter 558 - 475: Meeting (Third Update)
Chapter 558: Chapter 475: Meeting (Third Update)
Su Meng wiped her tears, calmly looking at him, her eyes clear: "Did you hear all of that?"
Some things she had spoken to Li Si about, but there was one very important thing she hadn’t mentioned.
Because she still wasn’t sure!
"I heard everything! I heard your fear, grievance, and regret! But why didn’t you say a single word to me? Instead, you confided in Li Si!
Am I so insignificant in your heart? So worthless? Do you think I have no ability to solve problems?" Long Wu held her shoulders in disappointment and questioned her, attempting to cover up his inner panic.
Su Meng stared at him directly: "I told you! Tell you, and what would you do? That’s your mother! What am I? Just a baby-making machine!"
Long Wu frowned: "Meng Meng, how could you think that way! As for the old lady, I didn’t know the situation either. If you had told me earlier, wouldn’t I have dealt with it?
After we got together, wasn’t I the one who took care of the old lady’s side? Grandpa and Dad are also very satisfied with you! You really are just like Li Si said, overthinking everything!
Who takes a baby-making machine, formally marries her, and brings her home? Alright, stop making a fuss, okay? Don’t worry, I’ll handle everything about the old lady and your mom. I promise to settle it to your satisfaction, alright?
You’re carrying our son now! Thinking so much and stressing isn’t good for you!"
As Long Wu spoke, he reached out to hold Su Meng, but she immediately flung his hand away.
"Do you think I’m making a fuss? Have you even bothered to care about what I’ve been thinking lately?
Do you think I can’t smell the scent of perfume on your clothes when you come home?"
Long Wu completely panicked: "Meng Meng! You’ve misunderstood! They were just women hanging around my buddies, it was all a joke! I can find someone to testify for me!
Leng Er! No, wait, Wang Si can vouch for me, I was drinking with him at the bar!"
He admitted that ever since Su Meng became pregnant, he had started going to bars again.
But he swore to the heavens, he really didn’t do anything inappropriate — there was just one woman who suited his tastes, and it was a tiny bit flirtatious, that’s all.
"You’re feeling guilty, aren’t you? After knowing you for so many years, I know your little habits!"
Su Meng slowly closed her eyes. If the earlier matters had been a level-three pain for her, then this was level ten—her heart felt like it wasn’t even hers anymore!
She should have realized it long ago. Recently, he had been going out early and coming back late, saying he was helping Leng Er with something at the Antique City.
But just days ago, Leng Er wasn’t even in Beijing—he’d gone to North City with Li Si to relocate graves.
So that night when Long Wu came back in the middle of the night, there was no need to wonder about the perfume scent anymore.
Back then, she had willingly chosen this path, so now that this day had come, she couldn’t blame anyone else!
She could only blame herself for being too naive!
She thought after going through so much, Long Wu would surely cherish the hard-earned love between the two of them!
It turned out everything was just an illusion she had constructed for herself!
"Meng Meng! Don’t scare me! What’s wrong? Meng Meng..." Long Wu was genuinely frightened; Su Meng’s face was pale as paper, completely devoid of color!
When Su Meng opened her eyes again, they were deep and resolute. She gently ran her palm over her round belly—she had a child, she couldn’t afford to be selfish!
She had to carry on! No matter how rugged the road ahead would be, at least she still had her baby, didn’t she?
"Meng Meng! Listen to me..." Long Wu’s words were interrupted when Su Meng pressed her hand against his mouth.
"Wensong! You don’t need to say anything else. I believe you!"
"You believe me? That’s good! I swear to the heavens, I really haven’t done anything wrong!" Long Wu raised his hand, feeling helpless panic.
This version of Su Meng terrified him; he felt that something had just shifted irrevocably.
Su Meng gave a faint smile: "But for now, I don’t want to see your mother and that nutritionist in this house. I don’t like the nanny either—you should send them all away!"
Long Wu hurriedly nodded: "Alright! Alright! I’ll agree to everything you say, as long as you’re okay! I won’t go out to play anymore, I’ll stay by your side every day, alright?"
"Fine! Send my mom away too—she can come back when it’s time for me to give birth."
Right now, she didn’t want to face anyone—she was too tired and just wanted peace and quiet.
Long Wu hesitated for a second: "Alright! I’ll do as you wish!"
When Li Si was chatting with Mrs. Su in the living room for a while longer, Long Wu finally helped Su Meng slowly come downstairs.
Aside from her slightly pale complexion, Su Meng looked pretty normal!
Long Wu guarded her anxiously, and Li Si felt a slight sense of relief.
She thought she’d have to find an opportunity to talk to Leng Mochen, maybe he could persuade Long Wu. Su Meng was going through so much now—he had to treasure her!
Mrs. Su had also been consoled by Li Si for a while and came around to the idea that her daughter’s health and happiness were always the most important thing.
From now on, she wouldn’t try to compete with Su Meng’s mother-in-law. Everyone loves their own children!
She couldn’t afford to let others ridicule her, and it made Su Meng unhappy on top of that.
After chatting with Li Si for a while longer, Su Meng asked her to head home.
Just then, Leng Ning called and invited her to a hotel for dinner.
She mentioned that Jin Jiachao had brought Zhuang Liqun’s family and Jin Yichen’s uncle’s family to Beijing—Leng Ning went to pick them up from the airport and specifically wanted to see her.
Li Si figured meeting them wouldn’t hurt. Besides, this person was even a classmate of her father.
From Leng Ning’s perspective, it wouldn’t be inappropriate for her to go.
When Li Si arrived at the hotel and pushed open the private dining room’s door, she saw a spacious room with a large round table surrounded by people.
Upon seeing Li Si enter, Jin Jiachao stood up with a smile and greeted her.
"Sisi! You’re here!"
"Sis-in-law! Sit next to me!"
Leng Ning was even warmer, pulling her to sit between her and Jin Yichen.
Through the introductions, Li Si met Zhuang Liqun. If you compared appearances, he didn’t resemble their father as much as Jin Jiamei did.
Perhaps his looks were a blend of Jin Jiamei and that Chen Songxi.
Moreover, being middle-aged, his hairline was slightly receding.
Yet, he had bright, steady eyes.
Upon seeing Li Si, his eyes lit up: "Li Guoqiang’s daughter truly is beautiful!"
He went on to reminisce: "Your father used to dominate the school as an unbeatable table tennis player! I wasn’t bad myself, but he still bested me!
If it hadn’t been for that bet, I might’ve gone to my grave without knowing I had such a complicated lineage!"
Afterwards, he sighed, "At least I’m alive—it’s a kind of fate, isn’t it?"
Li Si replied gently, "Yes, it’s destiny."
Zhuang Liqun’s wife, Li Shuhua, seemed like a woman of excellent temperament.
Their son, Zhuang Yuxiang, looked around 18 years old—tall, with delicate features, though he had acne across his face. Apparently, he was still in high school and currently on summer break.
He seemed a bit shy but was clearly well-mannered.
As introductions continued, Li Si couldn’t help but want to facepalm. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation! Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)