CHAPTER 591: CHAPTER 508: A MYRIAD OF LIGHTS, WHERE IS HOME

Li Si dodged her grasp repeatedly, "Keep it down; the child is still sleeping!"

While pointing toward the living room, Bai Shasha finally backed down, pouting as she sat down beside him.

But her eyes still occasionally shot dagger-like glances.

Su Meng watched her friends bickering playfully, and her previously suppressed mood lightened considerably, "Shasha, I have to say, Xu Er’s two proposals were both incredibly romantic.

If you don’t agree this time, I bet he’ll come up with something even more extravagant!"

In truth, she greatly admired Shasha’s boldness in matters of love and hate. Xu Er, on the other hand, was a devoted and straightforward person.

Bai Shasha playfully pursed her lips, "I should’ve known—I could’ve said no this time too. I wonder what he’d come up with next?

I should call him right now and tell him I don’t accept his proposal. What do you think his reaction will be?"

The thought amused her even more.

Li Si couldn’t help but tap her on the head, "You little rascal! Enough is enough! At times like this, dare to say no again, and before Xu Er even reacts, your mom would be the first to charge in and deal with you!"

Everyone burst out laughing as they imagined Mrs. Bai chasing after Shasha.

She was so eager for her daughter to marry Xu Er. Now that Shasha had finally agreed, if she dared to go back on her word, Mrs. Bai might just rush over from North City to give her a scolding.

Bai Shasha couldn’t resist laughing either, "That’s true—I can totally imagine how my mom would react!

So I’ll accept my fate. Watching you all get married and have children, sometimes I can’t help but feel envious. The feeling of coming home to an empty house is awful.

Sometimes after work, when I see the warm lights glowing from other families’ homes in the neighborhood, I get this sense of longing."

"What sort of longing?" Su Meng asked curiously.

She never imagined that the ever cheerful and optimistic Bai Shasha could have such moments.

"Same question!" Li Si also studied her. Having been Shasha’s best friend in both this life and the last, she knew well the sensitive heart hidden beneath Shasha’s carefree exterior.

Bai Shasha finally stopped playing coy, "A thousand glowing lights, but where’s my home?"

That sentiment had accompanied her ever since she arrived in Beijing. Even though she had food, lodging, and work, she lacked a true sense of belonging.

She felt like a floating weed, drifting aimlessly.

A solitary wanderer in this city.

"Why does that sound so melancholic?" Li Si held her hand, realizing for the first time that Shasha had felt such loneliness.

"It does! But you won’t ever feel that way again," Su Meng said softly.

Shasha raised an eyebrow and grinned, "Hey, you two, what’s with the tone? I was just speaking about how I felt before!

Ever since I got together with Xu Er, that feeling disappeared!

At that time, I was fresh off a breakup, newly arrived in Beijing, facing endless work adjustment challenges. My colleagues were strangers, and naturally, I was emotionally vulnerable.

Now, there’s simply no room for wallowing in melancholy—I’m too busy!"

Li Si exchanged glances with Su Meng, sensing this wasn’t the right topic to linger on, so she changed the subject, "Alright! As long as you’re happy. Meng Meng, has your little handsome guy been named yet? What’s his name?"

"His nickname is Peanut. As for his proper name, my father-in-law mentioned he’d consult someone to come up with one. I don’t know if they’ve finalized it yet!"

"Peanut! Haha, Sijia named theirs Little Buding, yours is Peanut—what should I call mine someday?"

Bai Shasha rubbed her chin in thought.

Li Si couldn’t hold back her laughter, "Then just call yours Little Beanie!"

"That’s great! That’s great!" Su Meng laughed, clutching her side.

She couldn’t help herself, but her laughter made her wounds ache terribly.

"Knock it off! Little Bean Bun!? What kind of name is that? No way—I must pick something more grounded and real in the future!"

"Alright! Meng Meng and I will wait eagerly to see what grand name you come up with!"

Bai Shasha racked her brain, coming up with several names, but wasn’t satisfied with any.

Only then did she notice the two of them watching her, laughing so hard their faces had turned red, leaving her stomping in frustration, "I’m done wearing out my brain cells! Let him figure it out instead!"

"Finally realized that!"

The three of them spent the time laughing and chatting, and before long, it was time to leave Su Meng’s place. Bai Shasha rubbed her cheeks, sore from laughing, and let out a sigh of relief, "Li Si! I’ve been so careful about my words—I was scared to death I’d say the wrong thing. Thank goodness! Thank goodness!"

"Your performance was brilliant—commendable! But don’t you think Meng Meng’s aunt’s relative over there seemed a bit off?" Li Si still thought Hu Li was a little strange.

Technically, Long Wu had dealt with her already, which should’ve settled things. Why did she still have that scrutinizing look in her eyes?

Bai Shasha shared the same feeling and twirled her finger near her temple, "I feel like she’s got some kind of gloating vibe. But you know what—they’ve got a screw loose upstairs. Who knows what sort of dark fantasies she’s brewing inside her head!"

Li Si nodded, hoping her suspicions were unfounded.

Bai Shasha’s parents were arriving in Beijing soon. After Xu Er’s family hosted them, the two families immediately discussed the wedding date.

Xu’s family sought advice and everyone agreed on October 1st, despite it being a Monday, as it was convenient to host one event in Beijing, another in North City, and leverage the holiday period.

The house Xu’s family had prepared was already renovated. They had left the minor details to the couple, and Xu Er’s mom was understanding, saying, "It’s your place after all—decorate however you please!"

Mrs. Bai was extremely impressed with Xu Er’s mother, initially concerned that their modest family background might make them look down on Shasha.

But now it seemed Xu Er’s parents were both incredibly open-minded and deeply supportive of the marriage.

After setting the date, Shasha’s parents hurried back to North City to prepare for their many arrangements.

The wedding photos were to be taken at the same studio Li Si and her husband used, as Shasha was satisfied with their results—this made things easier.

Of their circle, Li Si was currently the one with the most free time.

Meng Meng was still recovering post-pregnancy, with Long Wu meticulously taking care of her.

So, after feeding Buding, Li Si carved out time to accompany Bai Shasha in shopping around Beijing’s malls.

In this way, Li Si carried multiple responsibilities—Leng Ning’s engagement and Shasha’s wedding coinciding.

She was constantly occupied, spending any spare moments at home nursing Little Buding before heading back out again.

Leng Mochen was equally swamped, leaving the couple with just the evenings to chat while lying in bed together.

That night, Li Si sensed that Mochen seemed unusually distracted, as if something weighed heavily on his mind.

"Honey! What’s going on?"

She noticed he kept zoning out, as though hiding something from her.

Leng Mochen hugged her and looked out of the large floor-to-ceiling window, "It’s the approaching launch; I’m just overworked."

Li Si thoughtfully offered to give him a massage, which Mochen happily accepted, enjoying it fully.

Yet he kept those worries to himself, believing he could resolve them without burdening her needlessly. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation! Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)