Chapter 374: Chapter 374

Today, Li Si invited Mrs. Leng out shopping, hoping to subtly find out what was going on with Leng Mochen.

However, Mrs. Leng was unusually cheerful, not only buying plenty of baby clothes for her future grandson but also personally picking out some maternity wear for Li Si.

Li Si saw how happy she was and didn’t refuse.

When they came across something that Mrs. Leng liked and suited her, Li Si eagerly offered to pay.

Mrs. Leng wore a contented smile on her face, but upon closer observation, Li Si noticed that a deep worry occasionally flickered in her eyes.

Adding this to the unusual behavior of Leng Mochen, she became even more certain: they were hiding something from her.

But what could it be?

She thought back on her interactions with Mrs. Leng, the things she had said, and her expressions at the time.

Suddenly, she casually glanced at the Enlightenment Bracelet on her wrist, and her eyes lit up. Right, the day she gave Mrs. Leng this bracelet, she brought up Master Kong and asked if she had ever had her fortune told. Mrs. Leng’s expression had been unnatural at that moment.

Could it be that the fortune-teller predicted something bad?

Li Si checked the time—it was just about noon, the perfect time for lunch. "Mom, why don’t we grab a bite to eat first and rest for a while before continuing? What do you think?"

Mrs. Leng nodded with a warm smile. "Alright! Sisi, what would you like to eat? Mom will go with you!"

The shopping didn’t matter; the pregnant woman came first. Only by eating well could her grandson grow up healthy!

Li Si remembered a nearby hot pot restaurant with great food and a pleasant ambiance.

When the two arrived, the restaurant was still bustling with customers. The waiter seated them in the southeastern corner, surrounded by glass dividers, providing a relatively private space suitable for conversation.

The dishes arrived one after another, and Li Si and Mrs. Leng chatted while eating, enjoying a cheerful atmosphere.

When it seemed like they were almost done eating, Li Si smoothly shifted the conversation to Master Kong.

"Mom, is Master Liao Kong really that accurate?" she asked casually.

Mrs. Leng paused for a moment, cup in hand, and smiled. "Very accurate! Sisi, why did you suddenly think of asking about this?"

She looked at Li Si calmly, suspecting she wouldn’t bring this up without reason.

"I’m just curious! I was thinking about asking him to tell Mochen’s fortune, and also help pick a good name for the baby!"

As Li Si spoke, she carefully observed Mrs. Leng’s expression.

Mrs. Leng took a sip of tea and set down her cup, looking at Li Si seriously. "Sisi, why did you suddenly think of asking to tell Mochen’s fortune? Have you noticed something?"

Li Si furrowed her brow and said, "Because he’s been acting strange these past few days, like he’s hiding something from me. I’m really worried about him, Mom. I don’t want to beat around the bush with you—what’s really going on with him?"

Mrs. Leng thought about what Master Kong had said: if her son’s Life and Death Tribulation could be resolved, perhaps Li Si could be the key. Why hide anything at this point?

"Sisi, don’t blame him or me. We’re only keeping it from you for your own good. You see, you’re pregnant, and too much worry isn’t good for your health or the baby. Since you’ve already begun to suspect something, I won’t keep you in the dark anymore."

Li Si quickly nodded. "Mom, I know you’re doing this for me, but if I remain completely in the dark, won’t I just start imagining all kinds of things and feel even worse? Please tell me what’s going on!"

If she couldn’t get answers from Leng Mochen, then hearing it from Mrs. Leng was a blessing.

Mrs. Leng explained what Master Kong had said about the Life and Death Tribulation and how Li Si might be able to resolve it.

Li Si was deeply shaken. She hadn’t expected the situation to be so serious. She used to dismiss fortune-telling as superstitious nonsense.

But considering her own rebirth, she now held a sense of awe for these mysterious matters.

Still, everything depended on human effort. Since the master believed she could resolve it, perhaps it wouldn’t be too severe. As long as they stayed alive, even injuries could be treated and saved.

Thinking about this, her heart felt a bit lighter.

"Mom, don’t worry. Since the master said so, the problem shouldn’t be too serious!" Li Si reassured Mrs. Leng.

"I hope so!" Mrs. Leng was trying to comfort herself with the same thought. They say great misfortunes often bring blessings in their wake.

Mochen had already walked on the edge of life and death once before. He should be able to overcome this too.

As she thought about it, her anger flared up again when Leng Mohao crossed her mind. "Sisi, has Mochen’s friend found any new leads yet?"

She wished she could throw Leng Mohao into prison right now to make him pay for his crimes.

Li Si shook her head helplessly. "There are some new leads, but the investigation is still ongoing. Since the case happened years ago, some witnesses, evidence, and clues have been lost. But the people at the parking lot are still being interrogated, so results should come soon!"

"That’s good!" Justice may be slow, but it’s inevitable. The truth would surface eventually.

Now the family patriarch was also investigating that old case, hoping for some progress soon.

The topic was heavy, and Mrs. Leng suddenly remembered something to lighten the mood. "Sisi, I heard something interesting yesterday—your adoptive mother got divorced!"

Li Si raised an eyebrow. "Really?" She was a little skeptical. She had seen her adoptive mother recently looking a bit worn out, but could she have really divorced?

Still, whether she got divorced or not didn’t really matter to her.

"Divorces are quite common these days! But I wonder what caused it. At her age, divorcing can be more damaging to the woman than the man—it’s quite unfortunate!"

Mrs. Leng sighed in sympathy. She lamented how women often lost their best years after divorce, growing old and facing challenges alone. Meanwhile, divorced men could still find younger partners. Finding someone truly compatible was never easy for women.

"True. There’s not always fairness between men and women in these matters."

Mrs. Leng teased with a smile, "You young folks think quite deeply! Don’t worry, my Mochen wouldn’t dream of letting you go unless you wanted to leave him first!"

Li Si felt a little embarrassed and used the excuse of going to the restroom to escape.

Mrs. Leng smiled warmly at her retreating back, shaking her head. Being young had its perks! Sometimes, she envied Li Si for being loved so deeply by her son, unlike her own husband, whose feelings toward her had faded over time due to their long separations.

As she idly rubbed her teacup in thought, a shrill voice suddenly interrupted her musings. "Mrs. Leng, what a coincidence!"

Mrs. Leng looked up to see none other than Tian Yaru, Ye Cheng’s wife!

Her brows furrowed slightly in displeasure; she had always disliked her.

But her upbringing kept her from saying anything impolite, so she merely nodded indifferently.

"Since I’ve run into you, I have something important to share! You shouldn’t be kept in the dark any longer!" Ever since learning about her family’s predicament, partly caused by the Leng family, Tian Yaru had discarded the courtesy she once held toward Mrs. Leng.

She glanced at the seat across from Mrs. Leng, which held a young woman’s bag—probably Li Si’s or her daughter’s. If it were Li Si, so much the better!

It seemed luck was on her side today. Running into these people gave her the perfect opportunity to spill the secrets she knew and watch the drama unfold. She planned to expose their connections and force a confrontation. Once the Leng family fell into chaos, it would work entirely in her favor!

The thought of Tian Yaruo, that idiot, made her fume with anger. She wished she could pummel her for forcing her family into paying back money owed to the Lengs. This mess had snowballed out of control.

And then there was old Yan, no better than a snake, divorcing her and acting self-righteous.

Their family had barely scraped together the money to repay the debt, hoping to mend relations with her sister and later benefit from her resources.

But all her schemes fell apart. The day after they repaid the money, the two divorced outright. Get full chapters from NoveI~Fire.net

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