After returning ho, Leng Ning found Mrs. Leng sighing and complaining to her: "I didn’t dare ntion this at your brother’s house earlier! How did Li Si bump into Yin Xian and Leng Mo?
Was it by chance, or had they arranged it beforehand? Could it be that their eting was spotted by Tian Yaru, which led to her taking revenge?"
Mrs. Leng had been overthinking ever since learning about this.
How could it be so coincidental, with Yin Xian and Leng Mo both present at the scene?
Especially considering the words Zeng Qiuping had blurted out in front of Li Si’s house that day—they had certainly left a mark in Mrs. Leng’s heart.
Leng Ning rubbed her forehead, speechless: "Mom! How could you think like this? What exactly are you trying to say?
Didn’t my brother just explain that sister-in-law was simply having coffee with a friend there, and just happened to run into Yin Xian and Leng Mo?
Besides, the sulfuric acid Tian Yaru was carrying—is that really sothing you can casually buy at a roadside shop?
She must have prepared beforehand. I suspect it’s related to Yin Xian’s ex-wife! Both mother and daughter are seriously unwell!"
It wasn’t that her heart was particularly dark, but from that ti she tried persuading Leng Mo and accidentally ran into Ye Duowei, she could tell how obsessive Ye Duowei was.
Just from seeing her, Ye Duowei had conjured up the notion that it was sister-in-law who had introduced her to a prospective girlfriend—what kind of wild imagination is that?
Mrs. Leng still felt sothing seed off and pondered for a while: "Xiao Ning! I know you’re close to Li Si, so you always defend her in conversations!
But you need to distinguish who matters most to you! I just find it awfully coincidental—why couldn’t they have gone sowhere else for coffee?"
"I can’t explain that either—it must’ve been sothing they planned to do there!" Leng Ning yawned, "Mom! Stop overthinking—shouldn’t it be fortunate that sister-in-law is safe?
What’s the use in dwelling on it? Wouldn’t it be better to think about where you and Dad should visit first when he gets back from this business trip?"
Mrs. Leng tapped her shoulder: "Sigh, I don’t even have the heart for a trip right now! We’ll let your dad decide when he returns.
Your grandfather may be out of the hospital, but he’s still not in good health! Your brother’s household is going through a rough patch, constantly hitting snags.
In all honesty, you’re the only one not adding stress right now. With so much going on, even if I were to go on a trip, I wouldn’t feel at ease!"
Leng Ning pursed her lips: "Mom! You and Dad should hurry up and go on a trip! Forget for a second—my brother and sister-in-law don’t need you worrying about them either!
If you keep overthinking like this, I’m afraid you’ll end up stirring up trouble!"
Mrs. Leng widened her eyes, playfully scolding: "You wretched girl! You really are one to favor outsiders over your family! Go to bed now!"
Leng Ning tapped her hips and headed upstairs, but as she walked, she let out a faint sigh. Why had the house been so unsettled lately?
Later, while chatting on the phone with Jin Yichen, Leng Ning ntioned Li Si’s ordeal.
Jin Yichen found himself marveling at how unlucky Li Si was. He had always thought Leng Mo being involved with Yin Xuan’s brother was a monuntal error.
Now, wasn’t this exactly the kind of dangerous consequence the situation had led to?
"Li Si’s okay, right?"
"Yes, she’s fine! Her two bodyguards got lightly injured. Yichen, you know, my sister-in-law really ended up suffering through no fault of her own.
It was I who told her about Leng Mo and Yin Xian being together, but in so people’s eyes, she was suspiciously plotting to make them et.
You know, when people get falsely accused, it’s hard to explain yourself even if you want to!"
As for Yin Xian, Jin Yichen actually knew him, partly through Yin Xuan, though they weren’t particularly close.
But this ti, what Yin Xian did truly caught him by surprise.
Had things played out differently, Yin Xian could have wound up as his brother-in-law.
"As long as she’s unhard, that’s the most important thing!"
Ending the call, he went downstairs to grab a beer from the fridge.
Just then, Jin Jiachao erged from the study in his pajamas, looking as if he’d just finished working.
Jin Yichen approached him eagerly: "Old man! Got sothing to tell you?"
Jin Jiachao rubbed the bridge of his nose and snorted: "What could you have to say?"
"Just talked to Xiao Ning—Li Si almost got attacked with sulfuric acid today!"
"What?" Jin Jiachao imdiately paled and asked anxiously: "What happened? Tell quickly—is Li Si safe now?"
"Apparently, she’s fine, but you can imagine how terrifying it must’ve been! Even hearing about it made my heart race! Old man, do you think we should go check on her?"
Jin Jiachao visibly relaxed: "Of course we should! What a silly question!"
He then pondered briefly, his gaze sharpening: "I happened to have sothing to discuss with her anyway!"
The next day, Jin Jiachao and Jin Yichen went together to visit Li Si.
They brought along a lot of supplents and gifts.
The sight left Li Si feeling amused. "Mr. Jin! Yichen, what’s all this about? I may have been startled, but I’m perfectly fine—these gifts?
She gestured toward the pile of supplents and nutrients, not knowing how to respond.
Jin Jiachao chuckled as he studied Li Si, seeing her in good spirits, which greatly reassured him.
"Scared or not, you need to take care of yourself! I know you don’t lack these things, but it’s just a little token from Yichen and ! We’re family—there’s no need to be so formal!"
Li Si smiled helplessly and nodded: "Alright then! Thank you, Mr. Jin and Yichen!"
Her heart ward up. Beyond her connection with Leng Ning, the Jin family had genuinely treated her well all along.
Jin Yichen chid in cheerfully: "Right, Sisi? You wouldn’t believe it, the old man was up bright and early dragging out of bed to pick what supplents to bring!"
Jin Yichen sotis couldn’t help but wonder. When it ca to Li Si, the old man treated her like one of his own children.
Although previously, while searching for their aunt’s missing children, they had briefly imagined Li Si might be one of their relatives.
In the end, it turned out she wasn’t. But still, so things in life can feel inexplicably connected.
Not only the old man but even he felt Li Si was like family.
The three of them laughed and chatted away, making the atmosphere lively.
Jin Jiachao asked casually: "Mochen isn’t here?"
Li Si smiled: "He went out on an errand. He’ll be back soon!"
They had initially planned to spend a nice, quiet weekend at ho together.
Yesterday’s incident had left him worried.
But plans often can’t keep up with change—Leng Mochen had still gone out.
Jin Jiachao, however, knew exactly where Leng Mochen had gone. Thinking of Lu Qilin, his expression turned serious, suspecting the two of them might already have t by now...
...
In a VIP room at an upscale club, with luxurious décor and a high-end liquor cabinet filled with various drinks,
Leng Mochen sat stern-faced on a handcrafted Italian sofa, coldly listening to the man across from him speak.
Lu Qilin concealed the complexities in his gaze. Recently, he had learned that Lu Zhengming’s troubles were undeniably linked to Leng Mochen.
Yet, no matter how deep he dug, there appeared to be no grievances between Leng Mochen and Lu Zhengming. Aside from Leng Mochen’s wife, Li Si, being from North City, the two n had no other apparent connection whatsoever. Why would Leng Mochen make a move...?
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