Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 174 - 171: Mr. Leng Sr. Forces a Marriage

The Leng Family’s old mansion was lively today. Four members from the eldest uncle’s family, four members from Leng Mochen’s family, along with Mr. Leng Sr. and Li Si, surrounded a table for a sumptuous lunch.

During the post-meal chat, Li Si blushed slightly as she looked at the eager expression of Mr. Leng Sr., who was waiting for her response. Mochen’s mother had previously mentioned that they would get engaged on Valentine’s Day.

But when it came to Mr. Leng Sr., he felt that getting engaged first and then married was dragging the timeline unnecessarily long. As an elder eager to hold his grandchildren, his desires were not being fulfilled promptly.

Li Si glanced at everyone present. Ever since Leng Mochen returned to the Leng Family, he had reverted to his cold and aloof demeanor. Thus, he showed no visible reaction to Mr. Leng Sr.’s insistence on an early marriage. Only when he looked at Li Si did his gaze betray a flicker of emotion.

Leng Qiankai and Leng Qianhan were off to the side, whispering about something unrelated, not engaging in the topic.

Leng Ning acted as though she was listening attentively, but the constant shifts in her body language revealed to Li Si that she was struggling to hold herself together.

Leng Mo maintained her usual indifferent expression, as if nothing could catch her attention.

Mrs. Leng smiled and persuaded, "Dad, look, everyone in our family is here today, and Mochen and Sisi, these two young ones, have already made their intentions clear—a Valentine’s Day engagement banquet. Why are you still in such a hurry? Relax! After the engagement, deciding on a wedding date will be a simple matter."

"Yes, Grandpa, we’re already working hard to prepare for the engagement banquet!" Leng Mochen explained.

Li Si let out a small sigh of relief; a moment ago, she had felt utterly lost and unsure of what to say. Deep down, she didn’t want to get married so soon. If it could wait until after graduation, she’d be much less resistant.

In truth, she could understand the elder’s feelings. At his age, seeing this generation of grandchildren surpass thirty years old without anyone settled down was naturally anxiety-inducing.

Mr. Leng Sr. sighed, "Well, fine! Perhaps I’ve been too impatient, always hoping that I could see Mohao and Mochen’s next generation in my lifetime, to leave without regret!"

The eldest uncle’s wife, Zeng Qiuhua, had been a silent observer for a while but found an opportunity to speak up, "Dad, why say such things during the New Year celebrations? Cheer up! You’ll surely live a long and healthy life! We, your younger ones, still rely on you for guidance and wisdom!"

Seeing the old man’s expression soften, she continued, "And you know what? Our Mohao already has a girlfriend! They’ve just started dating, so he hasn’t had the chance to bring her home to meet you yet!"

"Really?" Mr. Leng Sr. looked at his eldest grandson with some excitement. He was finally showing signs of opening up, not just focusing on his career? Thinking of his own grandsons always gave him a headache, especially when his peers boasted about their great-grandchildren—some of whom were already at an age capable of running errands—and he hadn’t even seen a shadow of his. It made him feel embarrassed to mention it.

Leng Mohao sat upright and humbly replied, "Yes, Grandpa! She’s the only daughter in her family, and we’ve just started dating, so I haven’t brought her home yet for your review." He instinctively glanced at Leng Mochen, with a hint of complexity flashing in his eyes.

"Good! Good! Good!" Mr. Leng Sr. repeated "good" three times in a row, fully reflecting his mood. This was truly a delightful surprise. Just imagining a future with grandchildren filling the halls brought a rare smile to his usually serious face.

Zeng Qiuping cast a provocative glance at Mrs. Leng, secretly pleased to finally outshine her. She then took a swipe at Li Si, her lips curling in a faint sneer that seemed to mock her family background—how could she compare?

With a tone that hinted at boasting, she added, "Dad, Wanku’s Liu Yisi is certainly no ordinary figure. If our two families can unite through marriage, it will surely be a tremendous asset for Leng Group!"

However, Mr. Leng Sr. didn’t show the excitement she had anticipated. Instead, he fell into a brief moment of deep thought, "Liu Yisi? His reputation during his youth wasn’t particularly stellar. When Mohao brings his girlfriend back home someday, I’ll take a look."

This remark left room for flexibility, causing everyone’s expressions to shift subtly.

Especially on the faces of Zeng Qiuping and Leng Mohao, an undercurrent of displeasure briefly appeared. But their usual skill in maintaining appearances allowed them to quickly recover, visible only to someone like Li Si, who observed them closely.

"Alright, Mohao, find a time in the coming days to bring her over. Let Grandpa and everyone else also help evaluate her. If she makes a good impression, who knows, you might have a quick marriage followed by a quick addition to the family!" Zeng Qiuping said in a high-spirited tone.

"Yes!" Leng Mohao maintained his humble and genteel image. But his eyes briefly betrayed a trace of negativity. When it came down to it, how was he any less accomplished than Leng Mochen? Why even in dating did he seem to be under scrutiny?

Mr. Leng Sr. turned his concerned gaze to Leng Mochen, "Mochen, you look healthier these days! After your engagement, why don’t you return to Leng Group to assist Mohao?"

For some time, he had been observing Mochen’s Company transform from a mere makeup brand into an influential enterprise, witnessing the pivotal role Leng Mochen had played in this transformation.

Though Leng Mohao had secured a major international order, the annual report for Leng Group clearly showed an overall revenue drop of 20% compared to when Leng Mochen steered the helm.

This statement sparked mixed reactions from those present, though Leng Mochen remained as composed as ever.

"Grandpa, Mohao is doing very well! My health still hasn’t fully recovered, and my energy is insufficient." He finished quickly, stealing a glance to gauge Leng Mohao’s reaction.

Mr. Leng Sr. sighed regretfully and conceded, "Alright then, as you wish." He realized his impatience; it had only been a year since his second grandson recovered from a serious illness, and expecting him to endure such high-stress work would be too much.

Leng Mohao lowered his gaze, concealing the cold glint in his eyes. Even now, Grandpa still thought about bringing the fragile Mochen back to Leng Group! Apparently, in his eyes, Mohao himself was still not the ultimate heir.

Eventually, the gathering transitioned through various casual conversations, with everyone harboring their own agendas, until it ended. Li Si felt the lives of wealthy families, to be honest, were exhausting. Every word had to be carefully measured before being spoken.

By the time they left the Leng Family’s old mansion, it was already three o’clock in the afternoon. Feeling bored, Leng Ning decided to tag along with the two of them to create some excitement.

On the way, Li Si and Leng Ning chatted incessantly. Recently, Leng Ning had studied abroad, traveling to Canada, marveling at the stunning sight of a frozen Niagara Falls, taking ski lessons, and experiencing the "Winter Carnival" festivities—a major annual event in Canada.

Li Si listened, her face full of envy. She hadn’t been abroad yet, but she dreamed of seeing the customs and culture of foreign lands someday.

Moved by her eager expression, with her watery eyes looking up at him, Leng Mochen couldn’t help but ask softly, "Do you want to travel abroad?"

She immediately nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling brightly as she gazed at him. free𝑤ebnovel.com

He gave a mysterious smile and said, "I’ll take you someday!"

From the backseat, Leng Ning hurriedly spoke up to assert her presence, "Brother, I want to go too!"

Leng Mochen glanced at her through the rearview mirror and replied, "Our two-person getaway, and you want to join?"

Leng Ning muttered softly from the back, "You’ve got a girlfriend and no time for your sister now!"

Arriving at the venue, they realized it was a bar called Ming Jue, situated right across from Jinxiu.

The heavy-metal music pounded in their ears as the scene unfolded before them—a kaleidoscope of lights sweeping across people’s bodies and men and women in the dance floor unleashing their untamed energy.

A server respectfully guided them upstairs to the third floor, which contrasted sharply against the chaos below. Perhaps thanks to the soundproofing of the private rooms, the hallway had servers stationed every few meters, ready to assist at all times.

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