Chapter 367: Chapter 367
Li Si directly took out the three golden pearl bracelets she had bought, one for each person, and everyone put them on.
She then took out the golden pig she had bought for the child and handed the rest over to Su Meng, asking her to find a time to distribute them among the little girls in the store. The remaining items were kept to be used as gifts by the shop.
Long Wu, seldom serious, insisted on taking everyone out for a calming meal.
At the dinner table, while eating, they discussed whose handiwork this incident might be.
In the end, they unanimously believed Leng Mohao was the most likely suspect.
After all, even if it involved Zhou Rou, it had only just happened, and she had absolutely no prior knowledge that Simeng was a business belonging to Li Si.
If she had known, she probably wouldn’t have gotten involved—so she could almost be ruled out.
However, Leng Mochen felt that, even if Zhou Rou wasn’t behind it, she shouldn’t be let off too easily.
Long Wu gritted his teeth and proposed that they join forces to send Leng Mohao a grand gift in return. Everyone readily agreed.
After the meal, Bai Shasha and Su Meng hugged Li Si before parting ways. Although the three had just survived an unexpected incident unscathed, they still needed some comforting hugs.
Long Wu and Xu Er each took the responsibility of escorting the women home. Today had been an intensely nerve-wracking day, naturally calling for some emotional reassurance!
After Li Si and Leng Mochen arrived home, Leng Mochen was overcome with lingering fear while simultaneously curious: What had she been thinking at the time? When had she become so bold? He hadn’t even known when she managed to stash that thing in her spatial storage.
Li Si finally admitted to him, somewhat embarrassed, that at that critical moment, her thought was that she would rather kill the other party than let herself be captured. Perhaps it was the instinctive strength of a mother.
She had acted with the intention of electrocuting the attackers to death, but his people arrived in time and didn’t give her that opportunity.
She knew very clearly that if she accidentally fell into their hands—regardless of who had sent them—the child in her belly would face grave danger.
The child was growing day by day within her, and though he hadn’t yet been born, her love for him was increasing daily. She couldn’t bear the consequences of losing him due to an accident.
This was also why she didn’t add insult to injury when she saw Zhou Rou earlier at Simeng.
It wasn’t because she was being saintly; it was just that there was no need for her to take matters into her own hands. She was accumulating virtue and kindness for her child.
Besides, if Zhou Rou continued down the same path, she would eventually ruin herself or kick a steel plate one day—her end would be unknown.
As for why she hadn’t told Leng Mochen about the stun baton—Li Si explained that she was worried about what comments he might have made. She knew him all too well, so she deliberately kept it to herself.
Unfortunately, now everything was exposed!
Leng Mochen sat on the sofa, holding her close and gently stroking her belly, apologizing softly to the baby, "Son! Daddy needs to apologize to you and Mommy. Daddy was wrong today; I should have been by Mommy’s side, right?"
If he had been there, Li Si would have been much safer; even the initial tension wouldn’t have arisen.
The two of them talked again about the man in the parking lot. Leng Mochen then explained that the man was Jiang Feng’s younger brother, Jiang Tong, who had just returned from the military this year and was reportedly skilled in combat.
For fear that someone might preemptively learn about the bodyguard by her side, he had been protecting her in secret all along.
At this moment, Li Si’s stomach made a loud grumbling noise, embarrassing her immensely. Even as a married woman, she still wanted to maintain some sense of decorum.
Leng Mochen’s eyes, however, lit up with excitement: "See? Our son is responding to me!"
Li Si rolled her eyes at him: "Come on, big guy, that’s just my intestinal movement, alright? Your son hasn’t moved at all!" For her son to respond, it would have to be fetal movement. Obviously, she would have noticed if her belly had moved—there had only been sound, no action. What was he trying to prove?
"Alright, alright! So, my dear wife, what would you like for supper?" Leng Mochen asked in a gentlemanly tone, trying to comfort her. Today had been truly terrifying, and he was only slowly recovering now; his legs still felt weak and shaky, though he wouldn’t admit it to her.
Li Si stroked her chin in thought. Dinner hadn’t really suited her taste, so she hadn’t eaten much. "Hmm, what to eat? Oh, let’s have barbecue! But I don’t want to go out—what should I do? My legs feel weak, like I’m turning into a soft-shell shrimp!"
Leng Mochen dotingly tapped her forehead and said, "Don’t worry. I’ll order delivery for you! Just wait a bit, my dear wife!"
Li Si watched him as he made the call, her eyes brimming with affection. There were some things she felt didn’t need to be said out loud as long as she knew them herself.
When those two men had rushed toward her, all she could think about besides the baby was him.
If something were to happen to her—if she had an accident or died—Leng Mochen would undoubtedly go mad!
At that point, there’d be no telling what extreme actions he might take.
She just wanted to live a peaceful, healthy, and joyful life as a family of three with him and their son, even if she only had a few decades left to live—so be it.
After making his call, Leng Mochen didn’t immediately turn around. Instead, he used gazing out the window as an excuse to mask his emotions.
This peaceful and simple happiness was so wonderful. Their son was about to be born, and together they could raise him into adulthood, building a complete family.
But sadly, there always seemed to be obstacles that interfered with their happiness.
His previously calm gaze flashed with cold determination. No matter who had orchestrated this incident, he would retaliate harshly.
Half an hour later, Jiang Feng personally delivered barbecue to Li Si’s doorstep.
Reflecting on Mr. Leng’s unusual behavior today, Jiang Feng expressed his understanding, especially regarding the way Li Si managed to turn the tide in the end. He admitted he held newfound respect for his younger brother.
Clearly, he couldn’t continue viewing his brother through the same old lens—Jiang Tong had truly grown up!
As long as everyone was safe, that was all that mattered; peace and safety were precious.
Li Si savored the barbecue feast delightfully. The flavors were excellent, especially the spice, which suited her taste perfectly.
However, mindful of Leng Mochen’s sensitivity, she refrained from praising Jiang Feng’s barbecue outright in his presence—but surely she could compliment him behind his back, right?
After eating and drinking her fill, Li Si just wanted to lie down. She lounged on her back, gently stroking her belly as Leng Mochen sat beside her, chatting idly.
Li Si finally spoke up, "Husband, with the urgency of the situation earlier, I took out the stun baton from my spatial storage. Do you think Shasha and Meng Meng might suspect anything?" She wasn’t worried they’d publicize it—because that was impossible.
She was only concerned that this incident might drive a wedge between them or create some sort of distance.
Leng Mochen contemplated her words briefly before shaking his head. "Even if they suspect something, they won’t say anything!"
"Good! I don’t have many friends. I wish to cherish the ones I have!"
"Alright!" Leng Mochen gazed deeply into her eyes, noticing the fatigue on her face and feeling a pang of empathy.
"Husband! I’m so tired!"
"If you’re tired, rest well. I’ll stay with you!"
Li Si yawned and lay curled up on her side, slowly closing her eyes. She was truly exhausted—the day had been overwhelming. Normally, she’d take a midday nap, but today she hadn’t rested at all and had drained both her spiritual power and physical strength.
If it hadn’t been for the sip of river water she’d drunk to alleviate her fatigue, she probably would have collapsed right upon returning home. Read complete version only at novel•fire.net
Leng Mochen, still full of energy, gently moved her hand to her side and softly patted her. "Sleep now!"
Li Si’s breathing gradually became steady and even, signaling that she was asleep. Only then did Leng Mochen let his true emotions surface. He gently kissed her smooth forehead. "Wife, I love you. I want to be with you forever." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for this content.)