Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 207 - 192 How Am I Not Serious?_3

The woman bit her lower lip tightly, her eyes carrying a complex light. The little boy beside her tugged at her hand, asking, "Mommy, who are they?"

The woman crouched down to meet the boy at eye level and said gently, "Just some acquaintances from Mommy’s past. John, how about Mommy takes you to find Daddy?"

"Okay!" The little boy nodded obediently, his eyes brimming with a strong sense of longing.

At the hot pot restaurant, Li Si watched as Leng Ning vented her frustration by throwing mutton and vegetables into the soup pot in one go. Li Si’s thoughts drifted, and she couldn’t help but ask, "Xiao Ning, was there some grudge between you and that woman just now?"

Leng Ning snapped back to her senses. "Huh? Not exactly. She’s just really annoying!" After saying this, she added emphatically, "Sis-in-law, if you ever run into her again, don’t pay any attention to her. She’s just a lowlife!"

Li Si sensed there was more to the story, but seeing that Leng Ning wasn’t willing to elaborate, she decided not to press further. She clearly heard that woman mention "your brother." Apart from Leng Mochen, who else could Leng Ning’s brother be? She couldn’t help but wonder if there had been something between that woman and Leng Mochen in the past.

With matters weighing on her mind, the meal passed without Leng Ning’s usual banter and lively energy. After they finished eating, the two parted ways and returned to their respective homes.

When Leng Mochen returned from his business trip, Li Si casually brought up the incident, but Leng Mochen’s reaction was entirely indifferent. He simply commented that perhaps the woman was someone Leng Ning knew. Since the woman had a child with her, neither of them thought much deeper about it.

When Leng Mochen saw the shirt and tie Li Si bought him and was about to praise her, he couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. The pairing was... truly unique.

He had never worn such a brightly colored tie before, let alone paired it with a striped shirt. Just imagining the effect in his mind was almost overwhelming.

Still, not wanting to discourage Li Si from eagerly buying him clothes, he wore the outfit to the office the next day.

The moment he walked into the office, the female employees outside began gathering, whispering to each other. They were all discussing Mr. Leng’s unusual style today—it was like he was a completely different person.

Could it be that brightly mismatched outfits were now in fashion? They decided to try emulating the look at home, much to the silent suffering of their family members—but that’s another story for another time!

During a break between meetings, Secretary Du quietly asked Jiang Feng, "Assistant Jiang, who picked out Mr. Leng’s shirt and tie today?"

Could it have been Li Si? If so, her taste in clothes seriously needed improvement. Poor Mr. Leng—how could he end up with someone so lacking in sophistication, someone who couldn’t even properly assist him? What a pity!

"How should I know?" Jiang Feng maintained his usual reticent demeanor, though his thoughts remained hidden. Actually, that morning when he went to pick up Mr. Leng, Li Si had been happily admiring her own choices in front of the car, showering Mr. Leng with compliments.

By the end of it, even Jiang Feng began to think the mismatched look wasn’t too bad. He’d been brainwashed...

Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was mid-March. As the weather gradually warmed up, Li Si decided to visit Mrs. Su at the high-rise apartment.

Mrs. Su, knowing Li Si was coming home today, had gone to the market early to buy plenty of ingredients. She carefully prepared a feast of all Li Si’s favorite dishes, determined to nourish her well.

"Auntie, please stop adding more food for me—it’s too much for me!" Li Si stared at the towering plate of spare ribs, meat chunks, and shrimp in front of her and sighed. Mrs. Su seemed intent on stuffing her to death.

With Su Meng still away at the store, Li Si was left alone to fend off Mrs. Su’s passionate cooking.

"Sisi, look at how little you’re eating. Auntie’s heart aches seeing how thin you’ve gotten since starting school!"

Mrs. Su gazed at Li Si with a face full of loving affection. Seeing Li Si’s distressed expression, she reluctantly stopped urging her to eat.

"Auntie, it’s only because I ate so much of your delicious cooking during the New Year that I’m trying to keep my weight under control now. Spring will soon turn into summer, and surely you wouldn’t want me to become a little chubby unable to fit into any of my clothes, right?

So going to school does have its advantages—at least my weight hasn’t gone up!"

Mrs. Su sighed helplessly and said, "You know, sometimes I feel bad, living here with Meng Meng in your home while you, the host, aren’t even around much."

"Auntie, don’t feel that way at all! Living in an apartment near the school makes it convenient for me to attend classes, doesn’t it? Besides, having you and Meng Meng watch over the house is such a relief for me!"

Li Si quickly put down her chopsticks and tried to reassure Mrs. Su. Ever since Mrs. Su and Meng Meng had moved in, her place truly felt like a home. It was always clean, meals were ready and delicious, and the atmosphere warm.

"You should feel at ease here. I actually look forward to coming home to enjoy your incredible cooking and replenish myself!"

"But Sisi, it hurts me to see you looking so skinny!"

Mrs. Su sighed. She had learned about some aspects of Li Si’s background and felt deeply for her. This poor child had grown up without care from anyone. Thankfully, her boyfriend treated her well—otherwise, what would become of her?

Leaving the apartment, Li Si exhaled deeply. Mrs. Su genuinely cared for her, and she appreciated it, though at times the care became a sweet burden. Rubbing her slightly bloated stomach, she thought fondly of the love-filled meal she had eaten.

Leng Mochen spotted her standing absentmindedly in front of the entrance and honked his horn. "Get in the car!"

"When did you get here?" Li Si asked, realizing she had been too lost in thought to notice him.

"Just now! What were you thinking about so blankly? Were you thinking about me, hmm?" Leng Mochen teased, his hand running through her silky, shiny black hair. The familiar scent from her brought a sense of peace and comfort to his heart.

Recently, the movements at Mo Si had been significant, keeping him busier than usual. The two of them only managed to see each other at night, and sometimes by the time he arrived home, she was already fast asleep.

"I missed you so much after just one day!" Li Si playfully replied, then turned her words into action by planting a quick kiss on his lips, pulling away after a few pecks.

Leng Mochen cupped her cheeks, surprised by her unusual boldness—but he liked it a lot! He passionately seized her alluring red lips for a deeper kiss, his emotions stirring...

When the kiss ended, both of them were slightly breathless. His gaze grew dark as he pressed his lips to her smooth forehead and whispered in a low voice, "Let’s go home—I want you."

"That might be a problem!" Li Si avoided his scorching gaze with a hint of regret. She had intended to tease him, but recalling his desire for children left her feeling strangely conflicted.

"Why not?" His warm tone carried indulgence as he tapped her nose gently with curiosity.

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