Chapter 527: Chapter 527

Second Aunt Lai saw her husband’s determination and couldn’t help feeling a bit of disappointment.

Couldn’t her coquettishness work anymore?

You see, Li Wanshan used to be the most susceptible to Second Aunt Lai’s tactics. No matter how unreasonable the demand, as long as she sweetly called out "hubby", Li Wanshan would immediately agree to her.

"Husband, please take me with you, I will just quietly watch from the side, okay?"

She tried to be coquettish again.

Li Wanshan looked at her, somewhat swayed. He knew his wife’s personality; once her curiosity was piqued, it was hard to suppress it.

But, he was also very clear in his mind that if he took his wife along, it might make things worse, and not only would they fail to solve the problem, but it could also exacerbate the tensions within the family.

They really couldn’t afford any more trouble lately!

He took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound more soothing, "Wife, I know you’re curious, but we can’t act rashly right now. If sister-in-law and Third Brother really have some... we must remember not to make a fuss, as it would only make us the laughingstock for those outsiders, and the loss outweighs the gain."

"So we just let them do as they please?"

Li Wanshan was at a loss for words.

Allowing Yuan Min to enjoy herself was something she could not accept no matter what.

"Husband, my dear dear husband!"

"Do you just want to watch the spectacle?" Li Wanshan shook his head, his eyes flashing with concern as he asked, "You haven’t notified Third Sister, have you?"

Second Aunt Lai felt somewhat guilty and shook her head, "No, I was just asking...if she has returned home?"

She didn’t have to remind her specifically. Once home, seeing that Li Jingshan wasn’t there, naturally led to making phone calls, and what followed would make sense.

"Did you go to see Ming Yue?"

"Yes! I visit quite often."

Li Mingyue attends the best aristocratic school in Jin City, and she only goes home once every half month.

Previously, Third Aunt Lai rarely visited her, not because she didn’t care, but because Li Mingyue was very self-sufficient, and her academic achievements were also among the best.

But, ever since the incident of Third Aunt Lai’s hospitalization, her entire demeanor had changed.

Now, she would call every few days, missing her mother.

Li Wanshan shook his head, as though he thought of something, and said with a firm tone, "Adults are adults, let’s not involve the children."

"I know. Take me with you, will you?"

"I’m not going to Bie Yuan, I’m going to..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Wanshan’s phone suddenly rang, and he frowned upon checking it.

"Third Brother?" he said in great surprise.

"He left Bie Yuan?" Second Aunt Lai glanced at her own phone and, seeing no new messages from the bodyguard, was equally surprised, "Answer it!"

After answering the call, a low voice from Li Jingshan came through, "Second Brother, you don’t have any plans tonight, do you?"

His implication was whether there was a dinner party since they had often gathered together before.

Li Wanshan answered with a frown, "No."

"Then let’s meet up later and talk about Wang Junchen."

"Alright, at the company then."

The country of D’s Wind Flower was holding a press conference in two days, signifying the official release of the special drug Anzhi Meng into the domestic market. As the behind-the-scenes owner, Wang Junchen naturally targeted the Leng Family’s 8028.

The two drugs were too similar in composition, and Li Jingshan worried that Wang Junchen might start a price war, especially since Anzhi Meng was branded as an imported drug from D country.

After hanging up the phone, Li Wanshan immediately left the house.

Second Aunt Lai watched her husband’s receding figure and couldn’t help feeling a tinge of doubt.

Only when Li Wanshan’s car slowly drove out the gate did she turn and return to the sofa, quickly picking up her phone to make a call to Third Aunt Lai.

As soon as the call connected, she anxiously asked, "Third Sister, have you gotten home?"

"No, not at all," Third Aunt Lai replied with a smile, "Ming Yue kept pulling on me, not letting me leave, so we dawdled for a while longer. This child has really been clinging to me lately."

"I’m telling you, just now your family..."

Meanwhile, on the other side, Li Wanshan was gripping the steering wheel, his face showing a trace of gravity.

Ah, I hope everything is fine, it’s best if there’s no trouble!

After his older brother, Li Zhenshan, had passed away, his relationship with his younger brother, Lai Jingshan, had always been in a rather complicated state—seemingly harmonious on the surface, in reality, it was a constant battle of wits.

Everyone has their own stance.

Looking at the colorful neon lights on the roadside, Li Wanshan suddenly felt an impulse welling up inside him.

Go to a bar... drink and chat?

After some consideration, he sent a message to Lai Jingshan, suggesting a new meeting place.

Immediately after, he drove towards it.

The lighting in the bar was dim, the music deafening. Li Wanshan scanned the area and quickly found a relatively quiet corner. He ordered a bottle of alcohol and waited for his brother Lai Jingshan to arrive.

Moments later, Lai Jingshan arrived as expected.

The electrifying atmosphere seemed to make him somewhat uncomfortable, so he cleared his throat and straightened his tie.

"Second Brother, why choose a place ?" Lai Jingshan asked with a smile after sitting down, "Aren’t you afraid Second Sister-in-Law will find out... and run home to complain?"

If it were him, he would’ve at least gone to a private room.

The dance floor was brimming with vivid liveliness, everyone young and beautiful. If Third Aunt Lai heard about this, she would certainly turn his life upside down.

Li Wanshan pursed his lips slightly: "I’ve been too tired lately; this place is lively, thought of it as a way to relax."

Lai Jingshan gave a faint smile, saying no more.

At that moment, a waiter brought over some snacks and fruits and opened the bottle of alcohol for them.

"Why didn’t I see you at the office this afternoon?" Li Wanshan broke the silence first, smiling as he raised his glass to clink it against Lai Jingshan’s.

He was still very curious about what had happened.

Lai Jingshan was slightly stunned, then took a sip of his drink: "I went to Bie Yuan, had a chat with Sister-in-Law."

His honesty left Li Wanshan somewhat at a loss.

He thought his brother would lie or maybe say he went to a social engagement; he didn’t expect him to be so forthright.

"About Wang Junchen?" he asked with feigned composure, suddenly reluctant to prod his brother about why he had spent such a long time at Bie Yuan.

Maybe he was overthinking it!

Lai Jingshan nodded: "Wang Junchen is ambitious, a disaster waiting to happen!"

"Right, you’re not wrong. Anzhi Meng... could pose a significant threat to our project 8028," Li Wanshan sighed, "We need to come up with a strategy to deal with it, the press conference is the day after tomorrow." Chapters fırst released on NovєlFіre.net

Lai Jingshan frowned and refilled both their glasses: "Second Brother and the Meng Family..."

"What, is Zishen having trouble in Country T?"

"The Shen Family has already come to terms, but Old Mrs. Meng seemed... hesitant, said she’d consider it. I have no idea what she’s really planning?"

"She’s probably waiting... for Leng Lingxiao’s opinion," Li Wanshan replied thoughtfully.

"What could she have to do with Leng Lingxiao?"

The moment Lai Jingshan’s words fell, two young girls with delicate features walked over and took a seat next to each of them.

"Good evening, gentlemen!"

"Ah, just drinking is so boring, why not play a game together?"

Their voices were sweet, making one’s heart flutter.