Chapter 329: Chapter 329
A day later, Leng Mohao triumphantly secured the piece of land he had his eye on. That plot became the new landmark property in the city.
Meanwhile, Leng Mochen’s Mo Si only managed to win a much smaller and less ideally located lot during the bidding wars.
He spent a lot of money, and who knows what kind of people he hired. They actually dared to challenge him for the landmark property, only to be scared off by his significantly higher bid in the end.
Such insignificant figures dare to compete on the same stage? Better go home and take care of your kids!
Leng Mochen, our battle has just begun! I hope when you hear the outcome, you won’t be too angry or regretful!
At that moment, a phone call from Zeng Qiuping interrupted his moment of crowning glory.
In a good mood, Leng Mohao answered the call, only to learn that Qian Rouxuan’s vile mother had cruelly dropped off a child at the guardhouse of their villa community, claiming it was the Leng Family’s great-grandchild before departing.
Since Mrs. Leng and Mr. Leng were abroad on a leisure trip, the guard could only contact Zeng Qiuping, who, out of pity, reluctantly had the family maid bring the child home.
Adults are at fault, but at the end of the day, the child is innocent.
She repeated this to herself to find some comfort, yet she still called her son to inform him.
She knew things hadn’t been easy for Mohao recently. Being expelled by the family patriarch from the Leng Family business was a clear signal to everyone that the Leng Family no longer tolerated him.
Leng Qianhan had completely lost hope in him, even going as far as to declare that he no longer considered him his son.
Liu Jiaqi had been even more ruthless, decisively filing for divorce, a process expedited by their prenuptial agreement. Without much negotiation, the marriage was dissolved quickly.
Right now, her son was practically at a dead-end.
Still, she believed that everything would get better. Mohao wasn’t someone who gave up so easily.
Looking at how much thinner John had become since she last saw him, Zeng Qiuping felt a deep ache in her heart.
She held his tiny hand and sighed. What a poor child! If only he didn’t have such a mother, he could’ve been such a good boy.
But now, she had no idea what to do.
Her grandson was hers, but the scandals surrounding him followed like a shadow. As long as the child appeared in public, people would never forget the trouble his mother had caused.
Even if she brought him in, it could only be temporary. After Mohao and Liu Jiaqi’s divorce, wouldn’t he eventually have to find someone else?
Which socialite in their circles would agree to step in and become a stepmother upon entering the family?
Especially considering the child’s biological mother’s ruined reputation!
Forget it. For now, he could stay here for a few days. It was obvious to her that his maternal grandmother was utterly irresponsible.
One look at the child’s clothes was enough to tell. They weren’t cared for properly—there were even grease stains on the front of his shirt that hadn’t been cleaned. She was truly at a loss for words!
In truth, she had misunderstood the maternal grandmother. The clothes hadn’t been washed by her; John had washed them himself. When Qian Rouxuan’s crimes were uncovered, and her mother found out, she was so furious she almost fainted.
After wailing and making a scene at home, she finally learned the extent of her daughter’s actions.
Kidnapping and human trafficking?
Was this even the daughter she thought she knew? Sure, she knew Qian Rouxuan was vain, materialistic, and fickle, but at her core, wasn’t she supposed to be a good person?
But reality had slapped her hard in the face. Especially after her son and daughter-in-law learned about it, they all saw John as a hot potato—someone they absolutely couldn’t keep at home.
Who could take care of him? They couldn’t even manage their own lives!
In the end, it was her son who decided to send the child to his paternal grandmother. He argued that it was the Leng Family’s responsibility, not the Qian Family’s, to raise him.
As these thoughts ran through her mind, Zeng Qiuping finally resolved to find a better place for the boy, even if it meant sending him abroad to study. It would be better than staying in the country where everyone knew about his mother’s deeds.
John timidly looked up at his flushed-looking grandaunt—no, wait! His maternal grandmother said he should call her grandma.
He obediently tilted his head and said, "Grandma! I’ll be good! I’ll do everything myself. I can do my laundry, and I promise not to cause trouble or be annoying!
Please don’t leave me, okay? I’m so scared!"
By the end, his voice trembled with sobs. After all, he was just a child. No matter how much he had learned to hide his emotions, the torment of the past days had brought him to the brink of collapse.
Zeng Qiuping fumbled to get him tissues and wipe away his tears. "Don’t be afraid, child! Grandma wants you!"
Looking at his fragile little face as he cried, her heart felt like it was about to break into pieces.
Who was to blame for all of this? In the end, it was always the child who suffered the most!
When Leng Mochen received Long Wu’s boastful call announcing the good news, he knew everything had gone according to plan. He didn’t show too much excitement and simply gave a habitual smirk.
Leng Mohao thought that piece of land promised great potential, little realizing that landmark properties often carried significant risks. If there was a market adjustment, it might take two to three years to recover, if not longer.
His dream of turning it into a super commercial district would likely have to be put on hold.
The plot he had acquired, though seemingly of little value now, would, by 2008, sit next to one of Beijing’s future iconic buildings. With rising demand, its value would skyrocket.
Leng Mochen had closely studied domestic and global trends. He was handling the hot money in the stock market with extreme caution, as he wasn’t sure whether the financial crisis would begin in the summer of 2007.
It might start earlier or later due to some butterfly effect, after all.
Therefore, his primary investments were in land and real estate!
With the massive capital injection to stimulate the economy after 2008, real estate prices would skyrocket.
At that point, buying land wouldn’t just mean doubling the cost!
When Li Si returned to her seat after a trip to the restroom, she saw Leng Mochen habitually twirling his phone in thought.
"Did it work out?" She sensed that his mood was quite good. Did this mean Leng Mohao had won the plot he wanted him to?
"Mm." Leng Mochen attentively took out a napkin and wiped her hands. This girl still behaved like a child—after washing her hands, she always shook them dry without using a hand dryer or a towel.
Li Si looked at the rib pot that had seemed so appetizing earlier. After her restroom trip, she suddenly had no appetite.
"Don’t feel like eating?" He noticed her slight frown.
Li Si shook her head. "Honey, do you think I’m being too troublesome? I really craved this place’s food earlier, but now I feel queasy. I didn’t even throw up, but I feel miserable!"
Sigh! Li Si felt a little frustrated. Being pregnant was really different. Sometimes, just smelling a certain scent made her nauseous.
That’s why, for the past few days at home, they hadn’t let Sister Tao put fresh flowers in the room.
He was worried she’d be bothered by the smell!
Leng Mochen looked at her seriously and smiled. "It’s not you; it’s the little one in your belly acting up! Alright then, if you don’t feel like eating, let’s not force it. Otherwise, you might feel sick again later.
We’ll eat whenever you’re hungry, okay?"
Ever since Li Si became pregnant, Leng Mochen felt like he had changed in many ways. He had become more accommodating in everything.
No wonder Long Wu said he was now the epitome of ’contentment with wife and child.’ While Long Wu lamented that his own journey to win over a wife seemed endless.
"You’re the best, honey!" Li Si beamed, her eyes curving into crescents as she winked at him.
Leng Mochen playfully winked back, making her laugh out loud. Was that supposed to be a seductive wink?
After signaling the waiter for the bill, Li Si grabbed her bag and lovingly linked arms with Leng Mochen as they walked out of the restaurant. (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.)