Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 177 - 174: The Eldest Daughter’s First Sedan Chair Ride
Chapter 177: Chapter 174: The Eldest Daughter’s First Sedan Chair Ride
"Leng Er, what are you doing? This is unacceptable at the casino! We can afford to lose!"
Long Wu said seriously. Although losing that piece of land pained him, losing it to Leng Er was well worth it! Not to mention the money Leng Er made for him in the stock market, which was enough to buy several plots of land like that. Besides, the win was fair and square.
Xu Er chimed in earnestly, "Come on, Leng Er, what’s up with this? I was just joking earlier. A loss is a loss. Can’t a grown man stick to his word? Later, Long Wu can just take me home, all right? Isn’t that right, Wu?"
"Alright, alright! Once again, I become the chauffeur. Born for greatness, living in bitterness! But I’ll suck it up, since you’re my buddy!"
Long Wu leaned over to Li Si and whispered, "Sisi, don’t forget to tell me when Meng Meng gets back!"
"Sure, will do! Brother Wu, Happy New Year! Drive safely on your way back!" Li Si followed the group across the street, reminding him as they walked.
"Little Sister Li Si, take the car keys! Let’s get together again when we’re free!" Xu Er quickly slipped the car keys into Li Si’s pocket, jumped into the car, and urged Long Wu to drive off fast. Soon, the car disappeared from sight.
"What should I do with the car?" Li Si pulled the Ferrari’s keys out of her pocket, helplessly pointing to the flashy, bright-red car parked in front of them. This Xu Er was really something—a grown man driving such an attention-seeking and flamboyant color.
Leng Mochen stroked his chin, "How about this: your driver’s license just came in not long ago, right? You can drive this car."
"Me?" Li Si pointed at herself. "Can I handle it?"
Previously, the best car she’d ever driven was Bai Shasha’s red Mazda, which she’d borrowed a few times. A Ferrari? This would be a first.
Leng Ning affectionately hooked her arm around Li Si’s. Her eyes sparkled as she said, "Why not? Come on, Sisi, you drive! I’ll sit in the passenger seat! Brother, you can follow along behind us!"
Li Si felt slightly nervous but also a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Leng Ning truly trusted her wholeheartedly. "Alright then! Let’s go to my place first, and then you can follow your brother back!"
"Sisi, you’re not coming back to the manor with us? I was looking forward to spending New Year’s Eve together, having a family meal, and hanging out tomorrow!" Having grown closer to Li Si over the day, Leng Ning pleaded earnestly upon hearing this.
Li Si gently patted her hand. "I won’t join the crowd this time! If you want to hang out tomorrow, you can come visit me at my place! It’ll be a chance to learn the way there."
"Alright then!" Leng Ning pouted but figured there was always time in the future, so she didn’t push further.
Leng Mochen gave a few tips on driving and watched as Li Si and Leng Ning got into the car. He then got into his own car, started the engine, and saw her car inch slowly forward with caution, making him laugh uncontrollably.
Li Si was just getting started and felt a little timid. Thankfully, the roads were quiet on New Year’s Eve—few cars and slow traffic! Gradually, her confidence grew, and she managed to drive back to her apartment building.
When she had bought the top-floor unit, she had also purchased an underground parking space. Since she hadn’t been living there much and owned no car, the parking space had remained unused.
Now, she parked right by the entrance and got out of the car. Leng Ning followed her and looked up at the building. "Sisi, which floor’s your place?"
"Unit Three, top floor, 2201. Whenever you feel like visiting, just come up and knock!" Li Si said while pulling her along.
Leng Mochen stepped out of his car and noticed the two girls lingering as if they couldn’t part, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "What do you say I come up and have a seat?"
"Sure!" Leng Ning eagerly agreed. Although it was late, intermittent firecracker sounds came from nearby, and she still didn’t feel like returning to face the big family crowd.
Li Si smiled and pulled her along as they followed Leng Mochen into the building and entered the elevator.
At the door to Li Si’s apartment, she found her keys and opened the door, switching on the lights. Leng Ning, curious as ever, wandered through the space before finally settling on the sofa.
By the time Li Si served coffee, Leng Ning was already seated on the sofa, and Leng Mochen had chosen the seat across from her.
"Sisi, your place feels so cozy!" Leng Ning said appreciatively as she surveyed the space. Although it wasn’t as large or extravagant as the Leng Family estate, it radiated a sense of hominess.
"Thank you! You’re always welcome here!" Li Si genuinely liked Leng Ning’s straightforward personality. Though blunt at times, people like her made interactions easygoing, providing a joyful and relaxed vibe.
"You said it! You better not find me annoying later!" Leng Ning exclaimed delightedly, picking up her steaming cup of rich coffee and taking a sip. "Mm! Delicious!"
Li Si sat beside Leng Mochen, her small hand enveloped in his. Smiling, she replied, "How could I! You have such an endearing personality—it’s hard not to want to get close to you!"
Leng Mochen glanced at the clock in the living room—it was nearly 11 o’clock. If they didn’t leave soon, they might as well not head back at all.
"Xiao Ning, it’s late—we should get going."
"Alright!" Leng Ning reluctantly took another sip of her coffee, set the cup down, and stood up. "Sisi, get some rest early! I’ll come find you tomorrow to hang out!"
"Alright! I’ll be waiting for you! Mochen, drive safely and take care!"
"Okay. Sleep well." Leng Mochen didn’t outwardly express affection through sweet words in front of Leng Ning, but his body language and gaze couldn’t hide the love he felt—it was evident in every detail.
Seeing them off, Li Si waved goodbye until the elevator doors closed. Then, she locked her door and instinctively secured the deadbolt.
Her house had felt lively for the past couple of days, with guests coming in and out. Now, with just herself in the empty apartment, the quietness felt unusually stark.
Fortunately, a day full of excitement had left her exhausted. She let out a yawn and picked out her clothes for a shower. By the time she finished, it would be close to midnight—the perfect moment to give Bai Shasha a call and bug her.
Just as she thought this, her phone rang again. Judging by the timing, it probably wasn’t Leng Mochen calling—it had only been a short while since he left.
She dug the phone out of her bag and glanced at the screen—it was Bai Shasha.
Smiling, she picked up the call and said, "Happy New Year to the one and only Queen Shasha!"
On the other end, Bai Shasha’s crisp voice rang out, "Oh, knock it off! I see how it is—you’ve got someone new and have forgotten your old pal. If I hadn’t called today, you wouldn’t have bothered to ring me, would you?"
"No way! I swear, I was just gearing up to call you, and then the phone rang—it’s fate!"
"Alright, I’ll believe you this once! Sisi, how’s your New Year’s Eve going? Don’t tell me you spent it alone eating frozen dumplings!" Bai Shasha imagined such a bleak scenario and couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.
"Not at all! I celebrated at Mochen’s house, then went to a bar, and even watched fireworks! What about you? Did you and Cao Yufan go out anywhere?"
"We did! We even saw fireworks by the river! But it’s so freezing here that my nose went completely red! I’ve just gotten back not long ago..." Li Si listened to her warm chatter, her face lit up in a wide smile.
After chatting for a long time, Bai Shasha suddenly gasped, as though she just remembered something, and exclaimed, "Sisi! Guess who we bumped into by the river?" (To be continued...) (If you enjoy this story, you’re welcome to visit Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile readers, please visit m.qidian.com for access.)
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