"Why are you thinking so far ahead? I’m being realistic! Look at —I’m practically no different from soone without parents! Other than looking sowhat decent, I’ve accomplished nothing! But you, you have such great conditions. Even if we love each other, your family will definitely want you to find soone who matches your status, right?"
This was a concern she’d already thought about earlier. The notion of class disparity has existed since ancient tis. Besides, if she were to think in soone else’s shoes, if it were her own child and their family conditions were great, surely she wouldn’t want them to marry soone from a different social class, right? At that mont, she actually started to understand the ntality of the Tian Family.
Could she possibly share the sa fate as her father? Struggling to find soone she loves, only to be forced apart...
Leng Mochen cupped her cold little face, noticing the trace of helplessness and sorrow there, and affectionately caressed it. "Li Si, don’t worry. I’m here. None of this is a problem."
He was confident he could handle these worries of hers, but no matter how he reassured her, Li Si couldn’t help but feel a trace of lingering unease in her heart.
Leng Mochen truly was the perfect boyfriend—handso, wealthy, talented, and a genuinely good person to her!
But if they were to be together long-term, they’d inevitably face the hurdle of marriage. She had seen countless novels and dramas depicting the dynamics between wealthy mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. Especially soone like her, coming from a humble family background—being spared from maltreatnt would already be considered a blessing. How could she possibly expect preferential treatnt?
And besides, was her personality really suited for such a family? Could she endure it without resisting? After all the effort to have a second chance at life, was she dood to beco a pushover again?
Li Si shook her head with a bitter smile, realizing she was overthinking. Who could truly predict what would happen in the future?
"Do you trust ?" Leng Mochen looked directly into her eyes. "I’ve never told you about my past. A few years ago, I had a girlfriend. Her family’s conditions weren’t great, and my mother strongly opposed the relationship. She even resorted to underhanded tactics to force her to leave. I haven’t forgiven her for what she did back then. So now, with us, she wouldn’t dare say anything!"
He had no choice but to lay out the truth about his situation, hoping to ease her various worries.
Li Si imdiately latched onto this piece of information. She had heard in passing that he had an ex-girlfriend before. Curious and with a hint of jealousy, she asked, "Do you still like her? I heard you looked for her for a long ti! She must have been very beautiful, right?"
Leng Mochen gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "That’s all in the past! From the mont I woke up, my life beca a fresh start. Now and in the future, I only like one person—you. Li Si, I like you!"
Li Si was so moved by these tender and heartfelt words that she almost burst into tears. "I trust you!" she replied, before lowering her head in embarrassnt.
Leng Mochen gazed at her with deep affection, gently lifting her chin. "And you? What about you?"
Li Si couldn’t avoid his passionate gaze and had no choice but to et his eyes. "I..."
"Hmm? Do you an you don’t like ?" Leng Mochen feigned an expression of sadness and disappointnt.
Li Si felt she may have gone too far and quickly shook her head. "No... I do like you!" After uttering those words, she realized it wasn’t as hard to say them as she’d thought. Seeing his satisfied and relieved expression, her heart brimd with sweet ripples of joy and anticipation.
Leng Mochen hugged her tightly, as though he wanted to ld her into his very being. Li Si closed her eyes, feeling his warmth, taking in his faint masculine scent, and indulging in the sweetness of the mont.
A while later, he released her. With his hands cradling her face, he leaned in slowly. Li Si, nervous, squeezed her eyes shut tightly. Was he about to kiss her again? Wouldn’t that be too fiery?
With her mind in a chaotic frenzy, she suddenly heard his magnetic voice near her ear. "Let’s head back. Your face has gone icy cold!"
Li Si snapped her eyes open, only to see his mischievous smirk. Her face instantly flushed bright red. "Then let’s go quickly!" she hurriedly said.
"Hmm? You’re acting strange. Were you thinking I might kiss you?" he teased her with playful bad intent.
"Of course not! I want to go ho; it’s so cold!" She pretended to rub her arms for warmth, utterly embarrassed. Trying to slip away, she turned, only to be pulled back and looked up at him. What now?
He leaned in closer, his whole face approaching hers. "Cold, huh? Let warm you up!" Before she could respond, his fiery lips pressed onto hers.
Li Si was utterly unwilling to let him ss with her. Furious and flustered, she hit his chest hard, but nothing worked. Ultimately, she was kissed senseless and carried straight into the car.
The entire ride back, Li Si ignored him completely. This man was infuriating—clearly, he had been the one that wanted to kiss her, yet he now made it seem like she was the desperate one!
Rembering how heated and flushed she’d been while he held her earlier, her face once again grew hot. At this point, her image was undoubtedly ruined in his eyes...
Her right hand propped against her forehead while her left hand was firmly clasped in his grip, unable to break free! Forget it, safety first. If he wants to hold it, let him. Her life mattered most!
Leng Mochen had been secretly observing her little gestures and resigned expression, secretly enjoying it and letting the corners of his lips curl upward.
Once they got back to the villa, Li Si hurried upstairs, determined to retreat to her room. The embarrassnt and indignation were too much to bear. Leng Mochen deliberately called out behind her, "Honey, kissing helps you sleep better! Good night!"
On the stairs, she stomped her foot down extra hard and turned to glare at him fiercely. "Sa to you—sweet dreams, and don’t you dare harbor any strange thoughts! Good night!"
Hmph, did he think she was stupid? She definitely noticed so physical changes in him earlier!
Leng Mochen suddenly felt he might have overdone it; he’d miscalculated, miscalculated! Touching his nose in defeat, he turned back to his room.
The morning sunlight stread through the gaps in the pink curtains, stirring Li Si awake. Squinting, she glanced outside—bright sunbeams—what ti was it?
Reaching under her pillow, she grabbed her phone. Oh no, it was already past 7:40! She had class soon? It was all because she’d been so excited and embarrassed about last night that she’d only managed to fall asleep in the early hours.
She scrambled out of bed in a panic, quickly washed up, tied a casual ponytail, and grabbed a gray sweater and denim shorts from her wardrobe. Within minutes, she’d rushed downstairs.
Leng Mochen sat elegantly at the dining table, leisurely reading the newspaper. Hearing her rushed movents, he glanced up at her and chuckled while shaking his head. "Overslept?"
"Yup! Why didn’t you call !" Li Si asked indignantly, her tone carrying a hint of petulance.
"Who says I didn’t? I saw you sleeping so soundly, drooling even, so I didn’t wake you up."
Li Si was speechless. She’d completely fallen for his nonsense again! What had gotten into him lately, being so mischievous? Heaven help her—can’t she just have the old Leng Mochen back?
Looking at the breakfast spread of bread, milk, and fried eggs on the table, she quickly sandwiched the egg between two slices of bread and took a bite. Hmm? It tasted different from Sister Tao’s usual cooking. Salty and sweet? But unexpectedly, she liked it! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian for reading.)
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