CHAPTER 630: CHAPTER 547: THEN WHO IS IT?

Never again! Back when she hurt her again and again, when she interrogated her for Ye Duowei’s sake, her feelings for Tian Yaruo had already completely vanished.

Now she has Leng Mochen, Buding, and Xiao Guai! These are her closest people.

In her little world, there has long been no place for someone like Tian Yaruo.

As for Tian Yaru’s disappearance, she truly doesn’t know much about it.

However, it probably has something to do with Leng Mochen. He didn’t say anything, but she still understands.

He wouldn’t let Tian Yaru have an easy time!

When she got home, Sister Ding said Leng Mochen had already returned and was in the study handling documents.

Li Si patted Xiao Guai’s head and kissed Buding’s forehead before heading straight to the study to find him.

Leng Mochen, dressed casually, looked up from his documents and noticed her pale face. He asked curiously, "What’s wrong?"

Li Si walked over silently, sat on his lap, and crossed her arms around his neck: "Where is Tian Yaru?"

Leng Mochen’s eyes darkened briefly, and his brows furrowed slightly: "How would I know?"

Li Si smiled: "If you don’t know, who does? Today, I went to that banquet with Xiao Ning. Guess who I ran into?"

Leng Mochen raised an eyebrow: "Since you’re asking about Tian Yaru, could it be that you bumped into Tian Yaruo?"

Li Si nodded: "Yes! And she even asked about my dad’s grave site, then brought up Tian Yaru afterward!"

Leng Mochen gently stroked her back: "Don’t bother with her. If she’s so free, I wouldn’t mind finding something for her to do!"

"Is it really not you?" Li Si asked skeptically.

"Really not!" Leng Mochen answered with conviction.

This only piqued Li Si’s curiosity further, "Then where exactly did she go?"

Leng Mochen deflected the topic: "Who knows! By the way, why did Xiao Ning suddenly decide to invite you to attend the banquet together?"

This was rather out of character for Xiao Ning.

Li Si sighed: "Don’t even bring that up! You know Yin Xuan, right?"

Leng Mochen thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes! Yin Xian’s younger sister?"

"Exactly! She sent some messages to Xiao Ning saying she and Jin Yichen were attending the banquet together and invited Xiao Ning to join as well.

So, Xiao Ning came to me. When we arrived at the banquet, we actually saw those two showing up together.

Jin Yichen even asked Xiao Ning why she came. Then she told the truth. Initially, Yin Xuan outright denied everything.

Later, when confronted with the messages, she kept trying to excuse herself. Jin Yichen took Xiao Ning away afterward. I bet they’re off somewhere trying to sort things out!"

Leng Mochen frowned: "What a mess!"

Li Si shrugged: "I think it’s pretty chaotic too! Jin Yichen was seriously out of line—his first reaction was not to trust Xiao Ning! Knowing Xiao Ning’s temperament, she probably won’t forgive him easily! If she doesn’t, it’ll be well-deserved! Let him reap what he’s sown!"

"Why does it feel like you’re enjoying watching this unfold?"

"Am I? I was just standing united in opposition to the ’enemy.’ If you ever dare pull something like this, I’ll make sure to deal with you properly!"

Leng Mochen smiled indulgently: "And how will you deal with me?"

Li Si, full of pride: "How else? Most of your assets are under my name now. I’ll throw you out with nothing, change Buding’s surname to mine, and see how much swagger you have left!"

Leng Mochen’s gaze deepened: "So it seems my entire life is completely under your thumb!"

"Not enough! It has to be this way for the next lifetime, and the lifetime after that too!"

"Alright! But how about we round off tonight with seven times?"

"!!"

"No way! I’m taking a break! I’m not talking to you anymore—I’m going to get changed!" Li Si glared at him playfully, slipped from his grasp, and quickly disappeared.

Leng Mochen chuckled as he watched her retreating figure and shook his head. He was only joking; he wasn’t some kind of machine.

After all, even his back and knees were achy after today.

Still, as he drummed his fingers on the desk, Tian Yaru came to mind. Genuinely, he’d almost forgotten about her.

Should he let her go or not?

The Tian Family.

Tian Yaruo had wiped her tears and touched up her makeup before leaving the banquet hall to rush home.

Mrs. Tian Sr. looked significantly more frail, staring blankly at the television. When she saw her daughter enter, she quickly asked with urgency: "So? Any news on your sister?"

Tian Yaruo shook her head helplessly: "Still nothing! Mom! You need to take care of yourself too! Is Dad asleep?"

"He’s in the room; don’t bother with him!"

Tian Yaruo hesitated for a moment: "I ran into Li Si at the banquet tonight! I asked her, but judging by her reaction, she doesn’t seem to know anything either!"

She had thought Li Si might have some knowledge, but now it appeared even Li Si was clueless.

Then where exactly had Tian Yaru gone?

Mrs. Tian Sr. sighed: "Sometimes our eldest goes too far! It’s no wonder people resent us. But she’s not young anymore; I fear she’s in for a harsh time! Does that child still blame you?"

"In a moment of recklessness, I said the wrong thing. She probably won’t acknowledge me again! The people I feel most sorry for in this life are the two of them—father and daughter!" Tian Yaruo’s eyes reddened as she tilted her head back, trying to control her emotions.

Mrs. Tian Sr. patted her hand: "You! Always like this! In the end, it’s our family who owes them! Forget it, don’t dwell on it anymore. Weiwei is flying back the day after tomorrow.

Yaruo, even as your mother, I’m begging you. Yes, that child has made mistakes in the past. But given your sister’s current life-or-death uncertainty, could you forgive her? After all, you loved that child for so many years!"

"Mom! Stop talking!" Tian Yaruo paused: "I understand!"

"I know it’s hard for you, my dear daughter! I just hope your sister comes back safe and sound. You see, even Ye Cheng can’t be relied upon! Sigh! Why has my life been so hard?"

...

Li Si finished removing her makeup and showering, then changed into cozy home clothes before heading downstairs.

She was surprised to find Xiao Ning had arrived, still wearing the red evening gown, with clear signs of having cried earlier.

Buding was happily playing with toys alongside Xiao Guai, completely indifferent to the emotions swirling among the adults.

"Xiao Ning! When did you get here?"

"I just arrived! Sister-in-law! Can I spend the night at your place?" She really didn’t want to go back home tonight.

Li Si smiled: "Why not? Come upstairs with me and change clothes. Staying in that gown must be so uncomfortable!"

"Alright!" Xiao Ning waved at Buding and Xiao Guai: "I’ll come back down later and play with you two kiddos!"

Li Si let Xiao Ning hold her arm as they went upstairs. Seeing her melancholy expression several times, Li Si refrained from saying too much.

Once Xiao Ning showered and came out in a bathrobe, freshly washed and briskly wiping her hair, Li Si finally asked, "How did things go?"

Xiao Ning laughed bitterly: "He explained that the banquet organizer was pursuing Yin Xuan, and Yin Xuan asked him to come as a shield to avoid the harassment. Later, Yin Xuan called him again, claiming that the message wasn’t sent by her but by her mom!"

Li Si was so shocked she almost dropped her jaw: "Her mom? Seriously?"

Mrs. Yin orchestrating something like this? If true, she’d be the ultimate fool of a teammate. There are better ways to undermine others than this!

But if Yin Xuan was lying, she was quite the actor.

"Whether it was her or her mom doesn’t matter now. The real issue is my disappointment in Jin Yichen! You saw how he acted, didn’t you, Sister-in-law? He’d rather believe Yin Xuan over me.

What kind of relationship do we have? We’re about to get engaged, and yet I rank lower in his heart than an outsider! I’ve been wondering if there’s even any point in continuing with him. So I called my mom and asked her to tell Mr. Jin to postpone the engagement party for now. Mom tried pressing me for more details, but I hung up on her.

That’s why I came to your place—I’m afraid of being lectured and interrogated when I go home!"

Xiao Ning finished speaking and threw a guilty glance at Li Si, who was glaring at her. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation or monthly vote. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)