CHAPTER 642: CHAPTER 559: YOUR MOSQUITOES ARE FIERCE

The next day, when Li Si woke up, her body was sore, but she quickly got out of bed. By the time she finished freshening up and went downstairs, Leng Mochen had already finished breakfast and left.

Buding woke up earlier than her and was sitting in his high chair with a fawn-patterned bib, eating rice cereal fed by Sister Ding.

Seeing his mom, he grinned cheerfully, revealing two tiny white teeth on his pink gums. His laughter bubbled forth, "Gurgle-gurgle!"

Sister Ding greeted her with a smile, "Morning, Madam!"

Li Si smiled and nodded, "Morning! Sister Ding, where did Xiao Guai run off to so early in the morning?"

"In the yard!" Sister Ding scooped another spoonful of rice cereal from a small bowl and fed it to Buding.

Li Si affectionately kissed Buding’s chubby little hand. "Is it tasty?"

Buding’s supplementary meals were well-prepared. Typically, he only needed to be nursed in the morning and at night, while eating soft complementary foods during the day. Besides rice cereal, he ate things like soft-boiled porridge, noodles, meat purée, vegetable purée, and fruit juices. The refrigerator was stocked with plenty of milk, so even when Li Si wasn’t home, she didn’t have to worry about his food supply.

The little boy clenched his tiny fists and reached toward Li Si with effort. "Mama, Mama!"

"Mama loves you! Eat well, and after you finish, go play with Xiao Guai!"

Buding blinked his shiny black eyes as if he understood. While eating the rice cereal, he cheerfully sucked on his thumb.

Sister Ding patiently fed him, taking every opportunity.

Li Si approached the dining table to look at the Chinese breakfast Aunt Zhang had prepared: fish porridge, tofu pudding, leek pockets, eight-treasure congee, crab roe buns, cucumber salad, and a variety of appetizing side dishes.

She nodded in satisfaction, as she had instructed them the night before to make some traditional northern-style breakfasts, knowing that Jiang Fan had grown tired of Western food.

Just then, Jiang Fan rubbed her eyes and came downstairs in her slippers.

Li Si smiled and said, "Did you sleep well last night?"

Feeling slightly guilty inside, she wasn’t sure if Jiang Fan might have overheard anything she shouldn’t.

After the night’s rest, Jiang Fan looked refreshed and lively. Her eyes sparkled as she laughed, "Very well! Your bed is wonderfully comfortable!"

To be honest, after Li Si’s marriage, this was her first time staying in this new house.

"That’s good! Quickly come and have breakfast. Aunt Zhang is a great cook—I hope you’ll enjoy it!"

As she walked closer, Jiang Fan’s eyes lit up. She gasped with a teasing "Oh my!" and stared mischievously at the side of Li Si’s neck, laughing slyly. "Sisi, the mosquitoes in your house are quite fierce! There’s a big red bump on your neck!"

She couldn’t hold back her laughter, clearly amused by how affectionate Li Si and Leng Mochen were.

Li Si immediately realized that the "big mosquito" in her house was none other than Leng Mochen himself. Embarrassed, she hastily covered her neck with her hand and blushed. "Oh, hush! Stop spouting nonsense!"

Inwardly, she kept grumbling about Leng Mochen. When he got carried away, he wouldn’t stop from marking hickeys. If Jiang Fan hadn’t pointed it out, she wouldn’t have noticed at all.

Had she gone out without knowing, it’d have been utterly mortifying.

"Haha!" Jiang Fan laughed gleefully, like a cat that had snatched its fish. Seeing her friend so happy in her married life made Jiang Fan feel joyful as well.

She plopped herself down at the dining table and, looking at the dazzling array of breakfast dishes, her eyes sparkled. She clicked her tongue and said, "Sisi, you’re the best! This is all my favorite food! If someone made me such breakfasts every day, I’d never stay in bed late!"

Li Si chuckled and sat down as well, thoughtfully placing Jiang Fan’s favorite buns and refreshing side dishes in front of her.

"If you like it, eat as much as you want. Don’t be shy!"

Jiang Fan took bites between sentences and asked, "Sisi, stop fussing—eat something yourself! What’s your plan after breakfast?"

Li Si tilted her head in thought. "Shasha is heading to Simeng today for skin care. Why don’t you tag along and get a spa treatment or something? I have a few errands and will meet up with you two later!"

Leng Ning’s engagement banquet was set for October 1st. Mrs. Leng had previously asked her to help out whenever she was free.

However, today she had other plans and didn’t want to go there.

Jiang Fan swallowed a crab roe bun and laughed, "Then I’ll head along with them to freshen up my skin. A bridesmaid has to look stunning, too!"

"Exactly! Actually, Xiao Fan, your skin is pretty good already. With some careful attention, it can be even more radiant!" Li Si examined her skin thoughtfully, noting that it seemed less nourished than before—probably due to stress and staying up late overseas.

Jiang Fan beamed as she touched her cheeks. "Oh, by the way, when I see Shasha later, I need to tell her this—it’s officially my last time being a bridesmaid. Anyone who serves as a bridesmaid too many times might not get married themselves! She should feel lucky!"

"If you say that to her, she’ll definitely tell you she feels extremely honored!"

"Haha!" Laughter filled the dining table.

Bai Shasha’s wedding in North City was set for October 3rd. The Bai Family had everything prepared, waiting only for Bai Shasha and Xu Er to act as the final "East Wind."

The Xu Family planned to host their wedding banquet at their hotel upon their return from North City, so all preparations were already complete.

Bai Shasha wanted to head back to North City in the next day or two, so today was the perfect time to stick to the schedule and participate in skincare treatments—determined to become a glowing, radiant bride.

After breakfast, Li Si specifically went back to her room to change into a high-neck top before taking Jiang Fan to Simeng to meet Bai Shasha.

Li Si herself then detoured to True Treasure Pavilion to look for Long Wu. Unfortunately, he wasn’t in the shop.

When she called him, Long Wu was slippery and elusive as always, refusing to give a straight answer. Li Si had no choice but to let it go.

Back at Simeng, ever since Su Meng got married and pregnant, Zhang Qian had taken over as the store manager. Leng Mochen had also assigned a professional manager to oversee the operations.

Li Si only visited occasionally for skincare. Arriving today, she noticed significant improvements, with thoughtful attention to small details making the place feel warm and welcoming.

By the time she got there, Jiang Fan and Bai Shasha were already indulging in spa treatments. Bearing the kiss marks on her body, Li Si wasn’t in the mood for self-care, so she simply sat nearby chatting with them.

Jiang Fan couldn’t help but marvel, "Sisi, this beauty spa is amazing. When I move back to China, I’ll come over regularly for maintenance. Maybe then my skin will actually become lighter and smoother!"

Li Si glanced briefly at Jiang Fan’s skin tone again and nodded with a smile. "Definitely!"

She began thinking about finding ways to help Jiang Fan improve her overall constitution and skin condition someday.

Bai Shasha suddenly raised herself off the spa bed with a dramatic flair and pointed at her face to boast to Jiang Fan, "Hey! Xiao Fan, look at my face—it’s so effective! Remember at Sisi’s wedding, wasn’t my complexion far less clear than this?"

"See, I’m telling you—the reason Sijia’s business is booming isn’t just because of advertising. It’s all about the actual results!"

Bai Shasha had become a true believer in the spa’s skincare products. Her work required unavoidable overtime, business trips, and late nights, which took a toll on her skin, making it dull and yellowish.

Recently, she’d been coming in regularly for treatments, and even her colleagues at work were asking what skincare products she used, amazed by the obvious transformation—as though it were a miracle cure! (To be continued. If you like this novel, please visit Qidian.com to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly passes. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)