CHAPTER 614: CHAPTER 531: I ASK YOU A FAVOR

Wang Ruotong said assertively in front of her friends, "What’s the big deal! After we finish attending Situ’s wedding and return, I’ll carefully pick out a guy from my classmates and bring back a boyfriend for you!"

"You think it’s like grocery shopping? Picking and choosing?" Liu Manlian laughed in exasperation.

Li Si and Leng Ning also chuckled on the side, and their table was filled with lighthearted laughter for a while.

Finally, Li Si and Wang Ruotong exchanged phone numbers and set a date to meet in a few days before reluctantly parting ways.

Wang Ruotong affectionately hooked her arm through Liu Manlian’s and playfully whined, "Mom! This is so great! Now I can hang out with Li Si! I never imagined she’d already be married with a baby!"

Liu Manlian tapped her on the forehead. "You! Always thinking about having fun. Look at Li Si, the way she plans her life so well. Even if she doesn’t mention it, I can tell her husband’s family must be very well-off! Look at the watch she’s wearing—doesn’t it look exactly like the one Qin He wears?"

Wang Ruotong, who had been too busy being happy earlier, hadn’t been as observant as her mother. But upon recalling, it did seem possible. She dismissed it casually, saying, "Well, good for her! She had such a tough childhood—she deserves some good fortune now!"

She genuinely felt happy for Li Si, though she didn’t entirely agree with her decision to marry and have kids so early.

Girls at this age are in their prime; they should at least have fun until thirty before settling down!

"You! So when are you bringing home a boyfriend for me? Surely whoever you find shouldn’t be any worse than Li Si’s husband, right?"

Wang Ruotong waved her hand, annoyed. "Mom! Why are you like this lately? You can’t go three sentences without bringing up boyfriends. I’m definitely going to complain to Dad later!"

"Alright, alright! I won’t say anything anymore. Can we drop it? But you have to promise me you’ll maintain a good relationship with Li Si! It’ll benefit you in the long run!"

Liu Manlian had sharp eyes and could sense that Li Si felt a special connection towards them.

If leveraged properly, it might even help her daughter’s future marriage prospects.

Wang Ruotong rolled her eyes helplessly. "Don’t worry! We’re just good friends. Why would I think about things like that!" Friendship is simple and pure to her; she truly felt her mother was being too opportunistic!

On the way back, Li Si was still in high spirits. Leng Ning teased her lightheartedly, "Sister-in-law! Don’t you think I’m your lucky star? You accompanied me to shop and ended up running into an old childhood friend!"

"Lucky star! You really are my good luck charm!" Li Si beamed joyfully, and Leng Ning smiled along with her.

Leng Mochen listened to Li Si recount the incident with joy and found the coincidence remarkable.

Upon learning her classmate’s family was also in Beijing, he thought they might interact more frequently in the future and planned to properly assess them then.

Soon, it was the day of Su Meng and Long Wu’s baby’s one-month celebration banquet.

Long Wu’s family had chosen Jinxiu Hotel for the event. Su Meng, dressed in an effortless outfit, stood beside Long Wu—who was similarly dressed—and appeared especially delicate next to him.

With a gentle smile on her face, she greeted the guests.

Li Si and Leng Mochen brought Buding along as well, giving the two little ones a chance to meet.

Buding spotted Peanut and seemed to like him immediately, leaning out of Li Si’s arms towards Nanny Su.

He babbled as if he were communicating with Peanut.

Seeing this, Nanny Su was overjoyed and praised, "Kids these days are like little angels! Sisi, just look at your son’s eyes—so full of intelligence!"

Li Si was quite fond of Su Meng’s baby too, observing his calm demeanor towards Buding. Normally, what could a one-month-old possibly know?

But his gaze seemed to suggest he understood everything.

Mrs. Leng had already gone to see Su Meng’s baby earlier. She had a good relationship with Mrs. Long.

When Su Meng and Long Wu got married, she had even helped pick out gifts for them.

Upon seeing Peanut, she instantly adored him.

What’s more surprising was that the baby seemed to have a natural affinity with her as well.

Standing nearby, Mrs. Leng watched in delight. "Sisi, just look at this little guy—he’s like a miniature adult!"

Li Si nodded with a smile. Long Wu’s baby was a blend of Long Wu’s and Su Meng’s features, but he resembled Su Meng more overall.

Mrs. Leng found him absolutely adorable and couldn’t resist playing with him frequently.

"Mom, let me take a picture of you all!"

Mrs. Leng was thrilled. She pulled Nanny Su to each hold a grandson, laughing heartily as they posed for photos.

At that moment, Mrs. Long was mingling with guests. As she walked over and saw Nanny Su and Mrs. Leng together, she felt a pang of discomfort.

She muttered to herself about how such a lowly person managed to associate with Mrs. Leng—a connection she hadn’t noticed before.

"Hand me the baby for a while!"

Mrs. Long’s face was adorned with a feigned smile as she took the baby and warmly turned to Mrs. Leng. "Ouyang, don’t you think our two grandsons are just irresistibly charming?"

"They’re bound to grow up to be two handsome young men!" Mrs. Leng responded warmly while holding Buding, joining in on the praises.

The two babies were truly endearing the more one looked at them.

She couldn’t help but imagine how wonderful it would be to have two grandsons of her own.

"Come on, let’s show them off! Let everyone admire our grandsons!"

Mrs. Long enthusiastically invited Mrs. Leng to join her in showcasing the babies to their old friends.

Mrs. Leng declined with a smile, "You take your grandson along; I’ll bring Buding to his grandfather. Qiankai is over there waving to us!"

She understood that the custom of a one-month celebration involved presenting the baby for blessings and red envelopes.

Since her own grandson’s one-month celebration hadn’t been held, they intended to host a first-birthday banquet instead. It wouldn’t make sense for her to join in now.

Mrs. Long also understood and watched Mrs. Leng’s retreating figure, smiling smugly as she carried the baby to her son and daughter-in-law.

Nanny Su looked somewhat forlorn as she stepped back a few paces. Her daughter had finally completed her postpartum recovery, but their relationship hadn’t improved in the slightest.

When Su Meng and Wensong were present, everyone maintained surface-level harmony. However, in private, Mrs. Long’s words always carried a deceptively cheerful edge.

Li Si noticed Nanny Su’s changed demeanor and gently held her hand, whispering, "Auntie, let’s not stoop to her level at an occasion like today!"

It was supposed to be a joyful day; if Nanny Su appeared upset, Su Meng might feel bad later.

As for Mrs. Long’s proud display, there was no need to fuss over it now. Regardless of her boasting about her grandson, when push came to shove, Long Wu would undoubtedly side with Su Meng.

"You’re right! Sisi, Auntie has a favor to ask!" Nanny Su let go of the bitterness in her heart, smiling faintly as her gaze followed Su Meng.

Seeing her daughter and son-in-law laughing and chatting with friends, she felt much better. As long as her daughter was happy, she could bear any grievance.

"Auntie, don’t say ’favor’ between us! Just tell me what you need!"

Nanny Su hesitated before speaking. "It’s about what happened at the hospital that day—please don’t mention it to Meng Meng, alright?"

Li Si comfortingly squeezed her hand. "Auntie, don’t worry! I promise I won’t say a word!"

"Oh! Thank you, Auntie!"

"Come on, stop with the formalities! Auntie, let’s keep an open mind about everything. Now you have a grandson—focus on helping Su Meng take care of the baby!"

Nanny Su agreed with a smile. "Alright! I’ll go greet Su Meng’s aunt now!"