Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 769 - 686: How Is It Impossible (Part One)

Chapter 769: Chapter 686: How Is It Impossible (Part One)

Lu Qilin maintained his usual composure, a hint of arrogance in his eyes: "Why would that be difficult? There’s no such thing as an insurmountable problem, only people who aren’t determined enough! If you’ve investigated me, it wouldn’t be hard to figure out how I rose to power."

Leng Mochen sneered, his lips curling in mockery: "I don’t care about any of that! We’ve always stayed out of each other’s way—water from the river never mingles with the well. But if you’re planning to make a move on my wife, let me offer you some advice: drop that thought while you still can!"

"Because, no matter what excuse you come up with, you won’t be able to convince me! Furthermore, you should already have a good sense of the kind of person I am. If you cross me, I would rather drag us both down than let you off the hook!"

The trump card in his hand might well be the vulnerability Lu Qilin never imagined.

He didn’t want to reveal it unless absolutely necessary.

But if Lu Qilin continued to press him relentlessly, he wouldn’t hesitate to strike a decisive blow.

Lu Qilin’s eyes flared with anger as he glared, his momentary shock betraying his rare loss of control. Before their meeting, he had anticipated Leng Mochen’s refusal.

What he hadn’t expected was for Leng Mochen to audaciously threaten him so directly. For someone who’s rarely met his match all these years, this triggered an unusual sensation—one that seized him fiercely.

"So there’s really no room for negotiation? Perhaps there’s something you don’t know yet. Let me enlighten you."

"Regarding your wife, it’s not just one group of people who are aware of the situation. You can probably predict what challenges await you in the future."

"As it stands now, I’m the only one who has the capacity to protect you both. Why not strike a mutually beneficial deal? What’s the harm in that?"

Though his words carried a slightly alarmist tone, they were undeniably rooted in reality.

Regardless of which faction it was, once they learned of Li Si’s capabilities, they would undoubtedly want to exploit her.

Hence, teaming up with Lu Qilin was indeed the most advantageous option for Leng Mochen and his group.

Leng Mochen mocked him with an icy snort: "Even if that’s the case, so what? My wife’s abilities are nothing but luck! If word gets out, I’ll simply put out press releases focusing on how fortunate she happened to be."

At that moment, noting Lu Qilin’s dismissive smirk, Leng Mochen abruptly shifted gears: "But wouldn’t exposing your secrets be far more intriguing? Do you really think your Qilin Association is as impenetrable as you believe, with every crack sealed tight? Or do you assume your history is so insignificant that it’s not worth investigating?"

Lu Qilin shot to his feet at this, visibly shaken, his expression revealing rarely seen astonishment. He stretched out a trembling finger to point at Leng Mochen: "How do you know about this?"

His Qilin Association was his closely guarded secret, something outsiders couldn’t possibly uncover!

Leng Mochen coolly dropped another bombshell: "I also know about your unusual relationship with He Yinyin, don’t I...?"

Lu Qilin’s face transformed; disbelief and fear washed over him as he stared at Leng Mochen: "Who exactly are you?"

...

Li Si had dinner with the father and son from the Jin Family, yet by the time she saw them off at the door, there was still no sign of Leng Mochen returning home.

She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of concern. She had no idea where he had gone or what he was up to.

At that exact moment, Mrs. Leng arrived at her home with a pot of soup, prepared by the household servants.

As soon as Mrs. Leng sat down, she adopted a casual, chatty demeanor, though her tone carried a hint of probing. "Sisi, I just saw Yichen and his father leaving your house. What were they here for?"

Li Si paused briefly while holding her teacup, then smiled: "Oh! They heard about my ordeal yesterday through Xiao Ning, so they stopped by to check on me. Mom, I’m really fine! There’s no need to go through so much trouble just to bring soup! Aunt Zhang always makes excellent soup at home!"

"No trouble at all! I’ve been fairly idle lately and thinking about you and Buding, so I decided to swing by! Is Buding asleep?"

"Yes, he’ll probably stay asleep for a while."

As Mrs. Leng spoke, she took the opportunity to observe Li Si’s complexion, and concluded that she didn’t seem excessively worn down. Her gaze involuntarily shifted to Li Si’s abdomen.

Last night, her thoughts had been spiraling. If, as Xiao Ning claimed, Li Si was merely out running errands nearby before visiting the café, then what kind of business could they possibly have there?

She recalled Leng Mochen’s resolute statement in the old man’s hospital room about expecting a baby soon. Her imagination ran wild—could it be true?

But then she remembered Li Si had undergone a cesarean section, and Buding was still less than a year old. Even if she were pregnant, she wouldn’t be able to carry the baby to term without having to terminate. The mere thought made her unsettled.

This had ultimately led to her dropping by today.

Detecting Mrs. Leng’s scrutinizing gaze, Li Si couldn’t help but find it peculiar.

"Mom, what’s wrong?"

Mrs. Leng affectionately held her hand. "Sisi, you’re family now. You’re not just my daughter-in-law—you’re like a daughter to me. Be honest with me... Are you pregnant?"

Li Si felt like she’d been struck by a thunderbolt, utterly blindsided.

She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry: "How could that be possible? Mom, why would you think that?"

She genuinely couldn’t comprehend Mrs. Leng’s thought process. How had she suddenly jumped to the conclusion that Li Si might be pregnant?

"Why is it impossible? If you weren’t visiting the hospital for a check-up, why were you near Leng Mo’s workplace with your friend?"

Li Si: "..."

To be fair, Mrs. Leng’s conclusion wasn’t wrong. However, it wasn’t Li Si who had the check-up—it was Bai Shasha.

Still, Bai Shasha wasn’t pregnant, and there was no way Li Si was going to reveal the truth.

She didn’t want word to get back to Xu Er’s parents and complicate Bai Shasha’s situation.

"I was accompanying a friend for a medical check-up—it wasn’t for me! Mom, don’t worry. Two years from now, Mochen and I will work hard to complete our family and give you that grandson!"

Mrs. Leng felt a mix of relief and regret upon hearing her answer. No pregnancy meant no unnecessary complications, but the thought lingered.

After this brief discussion, the two continued chatting about other topics. Mrs. Leng moved her lips several times as if wanting to bring something up but couldn’t bring herself to say it.

Li Si quietly observed her deliberation but didn’t take the initiative to ask.

Finally, Mrs. Leng couldn’t hold back and cautiously approached the subject: "Sisi, there’s something I shouldn’t be asking, but I can’t help my curiosity.

After this ordeal, do you think Leng Mo and Yin Xian will still stay together?"

She had a fair amount of concern about Yin Xian. If this man who had a tangled connection with Li Si continued to remain in the Leng Family circle, she felt unease.

Who knew what troubling situations might arise in the future?

Even though Tian Yaru was severely punished, Yin Xian’s ex-wife Ye Duowei was still around.

Her intuition told her Yin Xian harbored some feelings for Li Si—why else would Zeng Qiuping have made such a public commotion?

Li Si froze for a moment, shocked that all of Mrs. Leng’s hemming and hawing had been leading up to this question.

After a brief pause for contemplation, she recalled how coldly Leng Ning and Yin Xian had left together yesterday. "Probably not! Especially since Leng Ning’s parents divorced, partly due to Yin Xian!"

"But, Mom, we outsiders can’t really say for sure—it all depends on what Leng Mo decides!"

Mrs. Leng let out an awkward laugh and sipped her tea: "True! Why am I even worrying about this? Even Zeng Qiuping has packed up and fled abroad for peace and quiet!"