Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 146 - 143: Delusional Infatuation

Immediately after, Ye Duowei, dressed in a delicate white short wedding dress, and Yin Xian, in a white suit, stepped onto the stage, said a few words, and walked off.

Standing beneath the stage, Li Si couldn’t help but wonder, isn’t this basically an arranged marriage? It’s just a question of how long Yin Xian can tolerate someone as over-the-top as Ye Duowei.

Tian Yaruo searched throughout the banquet hall and finally found Li Si in a corner, holding a plate and picking out food.

"Tiantian! Where did you go just now? I’ve been looking for you for ages!" Tian Yaruo nervously approached, fearing that Li Si might ignore her.

Li Si replied dismissively, "Oh? Seems like you’ve been quite busy today, huh?"

Tian Yaruo awkwardly explained, "Busy with what? When it comes to your engagement, that’s when I’ll be truly busy! Tiantian, forgive me, will you?"

Li Si shot her a cold glance. "What difference does forgiving or not forgiving make? Save that act for someone else—I’m not buying it!"

"Tiantian, I know I was wrong! It won’t happen again! By the way, where’s Mrs. Leng?" She had seen Mrs. Leng earlier but noticed her absence now, so she asked casually.

"She went to the restroom!" As Li Si spoke, she curiously glanced toward the right. Mrs. Leng had been gone for a while—why hadn’t she returned yet?

At that moment, Mrs. Leng was standing sternly in front of a room door, leaving it cracked open just enough to hear the sharp voices inside.

At first, she thought eavesdropping was improper and wanted to leave immediately. But upon hearing what was being said, she felt justified.

The people inside? None other than Ye Duowei, who had just stepped off the stage, and Tian Yaru.

"Mom, why don’t you talk to my aunt about this? She knows I can’t stand Li Si, yet she still invited her here! I’m absolutely livid!" complained Ye Duowei, her voice spoiled and petulant.

While helping her change into a diamond necklace, Tian Yaru comforted her, saying, "Darling daughter, today is your big day—why get upset over such a person? Your aunt didn’t bring her; I asked around, and she came with her future mother-in-law! Later, when you go out, put on a happy face, got it?"

Looking at herself in the mirror, Ye Duowei pouted deliberately and said, "Alright! But Mom, Yin Qi just mentioned earlier—why on earth would the Leng Family, with all their power and status, pick someone powerless and penniless like Li Si? Are they out of their minds? Or are there no eligible women in all of Beijing anymore?"

She had been simmering inside ever since hearing about it. Originally, she thought her engagement to Yin Xian would be enough to make Li Si envious. Yet, who could have guessed the cold-eyed man she’d met at the jewelry store that day was actually from the Leng Family.

Another thought brewed in her mind—they probably only saw her youth and wanted to have some fleeting fun. Did Li Si really think she could transform from a sparrow into a phoenix and marry into the Leng Family? It’s utterly delusional! ƒгeewёbnovel.com

"Child, can’t you stop obsessing over her for one day? Even if they’re together now, who can guarantee she’ll ever step foot into the Leng household? From what I’ve heard, Young Master Leng isn’t in the best health—who knows how long he can even live?

Mrs. Leng, meanwhile, is notoriously difficult. There was someone with impeccable family background before, yet even she was sent packing by Mrs. Leng! Do you honestly think Li Si will be the exception? Enough now, Duowei. You’ve gotten engaged today—just focus on living well with Yin Xian after this, and your mother will be at ease!"

Tian Yaru harbored a deep grudge against Li Si; being threatened like this was unprecedented for her. Still, when she thought about it, she sneered inwardly—what a joke, thinking she could marry into high society just because she’s tagging along beside someone. Pure fantasy!

Outside the door, Mrs. Leng glared at it with a fury that could burn through wood. If her gaze could kill, that mother-daughter duo already would’ve perished!

Accepting the invitation out of politeness due to past dealings with Mo Chen’s father, she had not expected such an outcome. That venomous woman dared to curse her beloved son as short-lived—there will be a reckoning!

Seething with rage, Mrs. Leng stormed off, oblivious to the mother and daughter continuing their conversation inside.

"Got it, Mom! Love you! But later, you really have to talk to Aunt—why let just any stray cat or dog show up for my engagement? Just thinking about it ruins my mood!" Ye Duowei changed into a red short dress and coquettishly leaned on Tian Yaru’s shoulder as she spoke.

She couldn’t stop plotting ways to humiliate Li Si. For reasons she couldn’t explain, she felt an intrinsic hostility toward her—even before meeting her in person, just looking at her photos had annoyed her.

Looking at her daughter in the red dress, Tian Yaru felt a wave of pride, as though her girl had truly blossomed. "Don’t worry, darling. I’ll find an opportunity to put her in her place! I’ll make sure she thinks twice before challenging you."

She thought to herself: since Li Si had come with Mrs. Leng, she would cozy up to Mrs. Leng and plant some ideas. How dare Li Si covet Duowei’s spotlight? Truly shameless!

Mrs. Leng returned to the banquet hall with her anger barely concealed. Seeing Tian Yaruo standing next to Li Si, she forced a benevolent smile and remarked, "From a distance, you two standing together really look like mother and daughter!"

Both Tian Yaruo and Li Si had styled their hair similarly today, with their smooth foreheads and refined eyebrows highlighted by light makeup. No wonder Mrs. Leng thought they had a similar vibe at first glance.

Attempting a calm expression, Tian Yaruo stiffly smiled and said, "Do you think so? That must mean Li Si and I share a connection, don’t you think?"

Li Si chuckled dryly, finding the comment both funny and tiresome.

Mrs. Leng nodded with humor. She had merely said so absentmindedly—how could two utterly unrelated people share any meaningful bond?

Feeling the tension in the air, Tian Yaruo excused herself and left abruptly.

Mrs. Leng replayed the earlier conversation in her mind, her fury mounting with each detail she processed.

At this moment, Tian Yaru and Ye Duowei sauntered gracefully up to Mrs. Leng.

With exaggerated enthusiasm, Tian Yaru greeted Mrs. Leng. Though they had briefly crossed paths at previous events, they had never been close.

"Mrs. Leng, I truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my daughter’s engagement banquet!"

Though Mrs. Leng’s gaze remained piercing, her countenance displayed her usual poised elegance. She nodded slightly and responded, "It’s no trouble. Just make sure your gratitude is genuine."

Glancing at Li Si beside them, Tian Yaru plastered on an insincere smile and said, "What are you saying, Madam? My sincerity runs deeper than gold. Besides, my husband and Master Leng go way back! If only our children weren’t so far apart in age, they might’ve even become in-laws!"

Li Si watched Tian Yaru’s performance coldly. Truly a chameleon, she thought—talking one way to one person and a completely different way to another. As if Mo Chen would ever be interested in Ye Duowei!

It was laughable how tirelessly she worked to curry favor with Mrs. Leng.

Standing at the side, Ye Duowei maintained a polite smile but couldn’t resist glaring at Li Si whenever she got the chance. Internally, she cursed Li Si as a bumpkin, thinking: "Does she really think wearing trendy clothes makes her classy? She’s completely lacking in elegance!"

Mrs. Leng gave the mother and daughter duo a cool glance. Their earlier words still echoed vividly in her mind—now, here they were acting all virtuous.

"Please, spare us such flattery. The Leng Family could never afford a daughter-in-law as outstanding as yours—better to keep her for the Yin Family. Besides, isn’t this already Yin Xian and Duowei’s engagement banquet? Isn’t it inappropriate to discuss this now?"

Tian Yaru’s expression faltered. She could clearly hear the sarcasm in Mrs. Leng’s tone, and she felt an uneasy guilt creeping in—did Mrs. Leng know something? But upon reflection, she dismissed the idea as impossible! Surely the root cause lay in Little Li Si. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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