Chapter 306: Chapter 306

After Li Si finished showering, she came out of the bathroom, drying her half-wet hair, and saw Leng Mochen casually wearing a bathrobe, sitting at the edge of the large bed, turning his phone back and forth as if he were pondering something.

He had just been showering in another bathroom when he suddenly experienced a numbness at the back of his head and shivered along his spine, a sensation that disappeared in an instant.

But at that moment, he distinctly felt he had lost control over his body, as if someone else were controlling him. However, everything soon returned to normal, making it seem like it was just his illusion.

In theory, his physical condition should be at its peak due to the harmonization by the Space River Water, and he shouldn’t fall ill.

So what exactly happened in that instant just now? He was bewildered, an unsettling panic subtly creeping into his heart. Could it be he was dying? Or perhaps some mysterious and unfathomable forces at play...

"Honey, what’s wrong?" Li Si sat at the dressing table, pouring toner into her hand and patting it onto her face. From the mirror, she saw Leng Mochen, who had been lost in thought a moment ago, now gazing at her with deep affection.

"Just looking at you!" he said, getting up and walking to Li Si’s back, embracing her from behind, their intimate reflection visible in the mirror.

Li Si rolled her eyes and deliberately raised her eyebrows, "Isn’t it enough after looking for so long?"

"Never enough!" He kissed her cheek. "So fragrant!"

"You rascal!" Her breath was a bit uneven, even though they had been together for a long time; as long as he teased and provoked her, she couldn’t help but feel moved.

Especially under the warm bedroom light, his features appeared even more attractive to her, his well-defined body and warmth transmitted through her back, making her feel...

Leng Mochen chuckled, "Even naughtier things! Come on! Little girl, let’s exercise!" He put aside his earlier thoughts, considering that whatever had happened couldn’t be shared with his little girl just yet, as it would only lead to unnecessary worry.

The next day was Mr. Leng Sr.’s birthday banquet, and Leng Mochen and Li Si attended with the expectation of witnessing some drama.

At the Beijing Banquet Hall, people came continuously to celebrate the old man’s birthday, each with a steady and elegant stride, dressed in business suits, exuding the aura of successful individuals.

The red carpet was spread across the ground, the birthday congratulatory couplets piled up like a mountain, and eighty joyous eggs were placed at the entrance for guests to enjoy. Attendees held invitation cards or brought gifts, with staff assigned for registration nearby.

Congratulations and well-wishes mingled together, making the entire hall seem quite lively.

Cold Qianhan and his wife, Cold Qiankai and his wife stood at the entrance to greet guests.

"Congratulations, congratulations! Please convey my best regards to Mr. Leng and wish him many more such days to come!"

"Will do. Please, come inside!"

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

In the parking lot, luxury cars arrived in succession, passengers alighting with their invitation cards, accompanied by their respective female or male partners.

Li Si tilted her head, looking at Leng Mochen beside her, and curiously asked, "You said there’d be some drama today. With so many people, will it really end well?"

The incident with Leng Mohao had already drawn everyone’s attention. If Qian Rouxuan wanted to put on another performance, she would indeed be foolish. Wouldn’t she be walking right into a trap?

Leng Mochen mischievously scratched her palm, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "It’s not us who won’t have an easy end!" He had done all that was necessary; now it just depended on how Leng Mohao and Qian Rouxuan would play their roles. Regardless, they were merely the audience.

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Now, it all depended on how successful Heizi’s capture operation today would be.

"Right!" Li Si nodded excitedly, as she had always been an ordinary civilian and hadn’t yet participated in or watched such grand drama in high society. She had to watch carefully later to see if it was as dramatic as shown in TV dramas.

As the two walked and chatted, they met Mrs. Leng at the entrance, who stood elegantly in a dark red evening gown, greeting the arriving guests with a complex expression.

To be honest, this was the first time Li Si had seen Mrs. Leng since the unpleasant encounter at Leng Mochen’s office. Knowing now that Leng Mochen had changed his core, she faced Mrs. Leng with utmost serenity.

If she had held any cautious thoughts as a daughter-in-law facing her mother-in-law before, now those thoughts were completely gone.

Why should she worry? That woman, at most, only bore the title of her mother-in-law.

Li Si smiled and greeted, "Hello, Dad and Mom! Hello, Uncle and Aunt!"

Zeng Qiuping and Leng Qianhan smiled and nodded, acknowledging the greeting.

Mrs. Leng noticed that Li Si hardly acknowledged her, merely offering a polite greeting while still holding onto Mochen’s arm, showing no warmth in their interaction. Her heart was boiling with anger, but knowing she was in the wrong for her past words, she kept silent.

Moreover, letting that mother and son duo visit had been an outrageous mistake.

It was normal for people to blame and resent her!

But today was not the day to mend relations and apologize. Surrounded by a crowd, it wasn’t the right time to speak, so she could only wait for a private moment to talk properly with them.

"Mochen, Li Si, your grandfather was just mentioning you. Go and wish Mr. Leng a happy birthday; Mohao and the others have already arrived!"

Leng Mochen merely uttered a brief sound in response, nodded at everyone, bypassed his parents, and entered the banquet hall.

Mrs. Leng bit her lip from behind, feeling pained. Was this child holding a grudge against her again? It was the same as before.

Mochen never thought of who she was doing this for! Never mind, after all, he was her son; she wouldn’t blame him! It was her own mistakes. Now, she despised Qian Rouxuan immensely. If she were in front of her right now, she would surely slap her several times. That shameless woman managed to create rumors with Leng Mohao!

Leng Qiankai was also displeased with his son’s coldness. He had just returned from abroad yesterday to attend the birthday banquet and knew the old man’s intentions. He had even commented to Mrs. Leng that among the three things considered unfilial, having no descendants was the greatest. Mochen was in his thirties, how could parents not hope for a grandchild?

Since the old man had set his heart on leaving everything to Mochen, he couldn’t interfere further. Though he felt some discontent, the old man always favored this child.

Mrs. Leng sighed; she knew that her heart had been thoroughly stirred by this child, making her actions irrational. But how could she be worth less than an outsider? Truly a case of a married son forgetting his mother!

Little Li Si showed no respect towards her, and Leng Mochen didn’t care at all. Truly, it felt son was raised for someone else!

Zeng Qiuping, seeing Mrs. Leng’s self-pity and odd expression, hurriedly nudged her: "What’s wrong?"

Mrs. Leng quickly gathered her thoughts, forced a smile, and shook her head: "Sister, nothing’s wrong. Did we miss anything in our preparations?"

So far, Mrs. Leng hadn’t figured out exactly what was going on between Leng Mohao and Qian Rouxuan, so she had to keep up appearances in front of Zeng Qiuping. (To be continued. If you work, please vote for a recommendation or monthly ticket on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)