novelraw Chapter 574 - 491: Making a Bet
Chapter 574 - 491: Making a Bet
Chapter 574: Chapter 491: Making a Bet
Li Si praised, "That’s a great idea! Who knows, one day you might just become Master Su!"
Su Meng chuckled, "Even if I had started learning to draw from birth, I still wouldn’t match your father-in-law’s level!"
Li Si couldn’t help but nod and laugh. Indeed, Leng Qiankai’s success was so intricately tied to that era—it was his blessing and his curse.
The sound of cars braking one after another broke their conversation. Li Si and Su Meng both turned to look. Leng Mochen’s car was in front, followed by Long Wu and Xu Er. The three men had returned together.
As soon as they got out of their cars and saw Li Si and Su Meng, they leisurely walked towards them.
Before they even got close, Xu Er exaggeratedly complained, "All of you are coupled up, and I’m the only single one. How do you all sleep at night knowing this?"
Leng Mochen completely ignored him, walking right past Xu Er to stand next to Li Si.
He noticed her slightly reddened eyes and silently asked her what had happened with his gaze.
Li Si quietly shook her head and glanced at Su Meng.
Leng Mochen immediately understood the reason.
Long Wu smacked Xu Er on the back of the head, "Who can you blame for that? It’s all on you! We’re all legally married couples. You’re not even part of an engaged couple yet.
And you’re whining? Aren’t you ashamed?"
Xu Er clutched his chest dramatically. "Long Wu, you bastard! You always know what words cut the deepest, don’t you? I’ve got a score to settle with you!"
Li Si and Leng Mochen watched the pair bicker like a comedy duo, laughing together. Even Su Meng smiled warmly.
Long Wu had been quietly observing Su Meng’s demeanor. Seeing her in good spirits, he felt a bit relieved.
"Alright, enough joking around! Leng Er is sparing some rare free time to come share a meal. Let’s hustle!"
Xu Er had heard from Long Wu earlier that he’d had a minor spat with Su Meng.
But looking at them now, everything seemed fine.
"Who’s quarreling with you!"
Li Si asked Leng Mochen softly, "Why did you come back so early?"
Previously, Su Meng had mentioned meeting up later.
Leng Mochen glanced in Long Wu’s direction and explained quietly, "That guy dragged Xu Er to my place to complain about his troubles. It just so happened I had just returned to the company.
Then Xu Er got a call from Bai Shasha, and Long Wu panicked."
Li Si nodded knowingly. So that’s what happened!
Time was tight, and under the sweltering heat, Long Wu had made quick arrangements before coming back.
At the western restaurant, it didn’t take long for the staff to bring over fresh ingredients and tools to prepare the food on the spot.
As they ate freshly prepared Western cuisine, Li Si elegantly cut her steak and said to Su Meng, "Boss lady, you’re really living the life!"
Su Meng raised her eyebrows with a smile. "If you want to eat, it’s no big deal. After all, your husband is also a shareholder!"
Long Wu attentively cut Su Meng’s steak into neat little pieces before placing the plate back in front of her.
Su Meng nodded lightly and smiled as she thanked him.
Long Wu froze for a moment, trying to suppress the surge of frustration in his heart.
Maybe everything would be better once the baby was born, he consoled himself.
Li Si suddenly remembered that Long Wu’s restaurant had been designed with Leng Mochen’s advice. No wonder when she first went there, it felt so peculiar—like the Western restaurants of the future.
"Sisi, if you want anything, just call. It’ll be delivered in no time! The boss lady here gets her cravings satisfied instantly!"
After Long Wu’s comment, Xu Er immediately jumped in, "What about me? What if I want something?"
"Xu Er! Doesn’t your hotel already have a Western restaurant? What are you fussing about? And what exactly have you been busy with lately?"
He was so tanned recently that anyone seeing him might think he’d been lounging on a beach overseas.
Xu Er glanced at Li Si and Su Meng with a sly smile, "I’m working on something big in life. I’ll let you know when the time comes."
He had no intention of spilling the beans in front of Bai Shasha’s close friends. If he did, all his hard work up till now would be for nothing.
Recently, he’d been practicing a certain sport. He envisioned proposing at the summit of a mountain—capturing a breathtaking moment full of meaning.
Even though Bai Shasha’s family might already be pushing toward that direction, he still wanted to propose formally. He wanted to express just how deeply he loved her.
And he’d carry that love with him for the rest of their lives together.
Li Si and Su Meng exchanged glances and whispered conspiratorially, "That guy Xu Er has to be planning a proposal, doesn’t he?"
Su Meng stifled a laugh. "I’ll bet you a thousand bucks he fails!"
Li Si refused to believe it. "Then I’ll bet you a thousand bucks he succeeds!"
Leng Mochen chimed in with a calm voice, "I’d say there’s a seventy percent chance he’ll succeed."
"You two are definitely ganging up!" Su Meng shot them a look, which only made them laugh harder.
Xu Er, busy chatting with Long Wu, was utterly confused. He scratched his head and asked blankly, "What are you all laughing about?"
Over the course of the meal, the group ate, laughed, and enjoyed themselves, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.
After dinner, Su Meng and Li Si sat together, sipping fruit juice and chatting away.
"Can Little Buding sit up on his own now?"
Li Si swallowed her drink before laughing and shaking her head. "Not yet! He can sit for brief moments sometimes, but he’s still too weak. I can’t wait for him to start walking!"
Right now, Li Si couldn’t help but eagerly anticipate the day her son would walk. Whenever she saw other mothers holding their children’s tiny hands while walking outside, she felt an envy she couldn’t hide.
She recalled hearing another mom at the early education center—a mother of a three-year-old—say how she couldn’t wait for her child to walk.
But once the child started walking, everything changed. It became harder to manage, to the point where she wished he couldn’t walk. The exhaustion from chasing after a walking toddler wore the adults out.
Su Meng gave her a plaintive look. "You should be content! At least your Buding is already here! My baby is still in my belly, and here I am complaining!"
"You’re almost there! Isn’t your due date within the next week?"
Su Meng nodded nervously, instinctively touching her belly. "Every night lately, he’s been moving a lot. Maybe he’s just as anxious to come out as I am!"
This made it hard for her to sleep, no matter how she positioned herself.
Li Si, speaking from experience, said with a wry smile, "Oh, I went through the same thing! Do you think having a baby is easy?
It wasn’t until Buding was born that I could finally breathe a sigh of relief. That little guy is going to grow up mischievous, I can tell! He was always kicking and punching in my belly!"
Su Meng chuckled warmly. "Is that so? Maybe each child is different! Recently, this little one has been moving like crazy!"
"What did the doctor say during your last check-up?"
"Within the next week. But she can’t say for sure. She told me to head straight to the hospital as soon as labor starts!"
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Leng Mochen and Long Wu were chatting in another corner, occasionally with interjections from Xu Er.
"You’re sure that guy isn’t involved?"
Leng Mochen shook his head. "No, he’s not."
Xu Er started putting pieces together. "I feel like he’s not going to give up so easily! He might be plotting revenge in secret!"
Leng Mochen smirked coldly. "I’m not worried about that. I’ve already prepared for it. I’d actually prefer if he tried something!"
Long Wu was just about to say something.
Just then, the phone lying on the table suddenly rang.
Everyone paused in silence, but Long Wu, with an odd expression, declined the call. (To be continued. If you like this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)