Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 56 - 54: Detached Villa

"Kiddo, are you full? Once you’ve finished, let’s head out!" Leng Mochen keenly caught the probing glance.

He summoned the waiter to settle the bill, only to be informed it was already taken care of. Li Si glanced dissatisfiedly in Jia Yuejing’s direction. This guy really loves treating others! At this rate, who knows, someday this restaurant might go bankrupt under his hand.

Leng Mochen pulled out 1,000 yuan from his wallet and placed it on the table. Then, he left with Li Si arm-in-arm.

After the two departed, Jia Yuejing immediately whipped out his phone and called Yin Xian, "What the hell are you up to?"

"What’s wrong?"

"What’s wrong? Are you truly clueless or just playing dumb? Weren’t you the one saying you felt differently about Li Si? Dude, make your move already! Now she’s out there with her boyfriend, all lovey-dovey!" Jia Yuejing was practically frantic on his behalf. This guy was hopeless!

"That’s impossible. I spoke with her on the phone just this afternoon. They’re probably just friends, right?" Yin Xian’s voice carried a hint of disbelief. After all, it had only been a little over ten days. How could she become someone else’s girlfriend so quickly!

"Well, my worrying won’t change a thing. You decide what to do yourself. Anyway, I saw it with my own eyes, believe it or not!"

"Don’t rush things just yet. Wait for me to visit North City in a while, then we’ll know what’s really going on."

"Alright then, just call me if anything comes up!" Jia Yuejing ended the call and muttered to himself, "Why do I have the curse of caring too much!"

Leng Mochen wanted to settle down permanently in North City, which meant staying in a hotel all the time wasn’t feasible. After all, this was 2005; some residential areas were still old-style with limited greenery, facilities, and services. Even the newly developed ones couldn’t compare to the real estate of future years.

In North City, the only villas were the two left behind by Li Si’s father: the Left Bank Mansion and Century Tiancheng Villa.

These two villa areas were positioned at opposite ends of North City, one to the south, and the other to the north. After several days of house hunting, Leng Mochen spent over 4 million yuan to choose a fully-furnished standalone villa at Century Tiancheng. It was only a 15-minute drive from Li Si’s school.

Li Si adored the standalone villa before her. Not only did it have its own gates and courtyard, but the yard featured a gorgeously designed pavilion. Standing on the yellowish grass now, she could already imagine it turning into lush greenery come springtime. There was also a swimming pool about half the size of a basketball court, though it wasn’t filled with water due to the season.

If she ever had a group of friends over for barbecues, it would be absolutely delightful!

The ivory-white villa had three floors. As soon as you entered the grand hall, the European-style décor, the long crystal chandelier, and the plush white carpet radiated opulence. Every floor had multiple bedrooms and bathrooms; there was even a lavishly finished basement with a screening room and storage spaces.

Since stepping through the front door, Li Si had been eagerly looking around and couldn’t stop smiling in delight.

"Kiddo, living here will be closer to your school. When the term starts, don’t stay in the dorm—switch to commuting instead!"

"Ah~ I’ll still stay in the dorm. I’m already used to it. This place is too grand, Brother Leng, you’re the one who knows how to enjoy life! I need to learn from you!" She glanced around at the environment. Truly extravagant.

Her second uncle’s family later moved into the Left Bank Mansion multi-row villa left behind by her father. But compared to this, there simply was no comparison. Still, if her aunt or cousin Li Fei brought it up in conversation, they’d boast confidently, as if wishing everyone knew they lived in a villa!

"Don’t worry about it. Everything will be taken care of by the workers. All you need to do is move in!" Leng Mochen genuinely wanted to look out for Li Si.

"No need for that, Brother Leng!"

Although Brother Leng felt like an older brother to her, there was still the distinction between men and women.

...

A few days later, his off-road vehicle from Beijing was delivered by his assistant. Li Si couldn’t help but be amused—can you imagine a slender yet dashing, elegant man driving a Hummer? To her, it was a glaring mismatch.

Leng Mochen made further improvements to the original décor, taking Li Si along to shop for furniture and appliances. He even installed a swing set in the yard, which delighted her. She couldn’t help but marvel at how well he seemed to know her mind, like a worm in her stomach. Just like a little girl, she sat on the swing, soaring back and forth, while Leng Mochen pushed her gently from behind.

"Kiddo, from now on, this is your home too! You’re welcome to move in anytime!" He gazed at her dotingly.

"Ah! Brother Leng, why are you bringing this up again? I already said I’d rather stay in the dorm. But I’ll visit you whenever I have free time, isn’t that good enough?" Li Si turned to him while playfully whining on the swing.

"Fine, I won’t bring it up anymore, okay?"

The two exchanged smiles. Though spring had passed, it was still freezing in North City. After spending a short while outside, Leng Mochen ordered her back indoors, worried she might catch a cold. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

In the study, Leng Mochen deftly worked on stock trading. The fluctuating curves on the charts were dizzying to Li Si after just a few glances.

"Brother Leng, are you an expert in stocks?" Li Si asked curiously. These past days he’d spent every spare minute watching stock trends on his computer.

"Not bad. Kiddo, do you want to make more money?"

Leng Mochen raised his head from the computer and took the glass of juice Li Si had handed him while asking. If she was interested, he was confident he could double her current assets in no time!

"Hmm, well, there’s no end to making money. But I think having enough to spend is fine. Didn’t I just make 30 million last time selling that jade to Brother Long? It’s still sitting in the bank now!"

"Here’s the deal, kiddo. If you’re interested, take out 10 million, and I’ll invest it for you. If we profit, it’s yours; if we lose, I’ll cover it. What do you say? Dare to give it a shot?" He teased her with a playful grin.

"Wow, this sounds like a win for me no matter what! Who wouldn’t take that offer? Only a fool wouldn’t! I’m in!" She winked at him cheekily.

"Smart girl! I’ll sort it out for you shortly. How will you thank me if we earn a profit?"

"What, just saying ’thank you’ isn’t good enough?"

"You little rascal! Haha!" The room filled with their laughter.

...

The day before school started, Li Si invited Bai Shasha out to meet Leng Mochen.

At a Korean BBQ restaurant, after Li Si introduced them, Bai Shasha initially appeared a little reserved.

After chatting for a while and warming up to each other, Bai Shasha became much more talkative. "Si, school starts in a few days, and I’m really not looking forward to it! Can’t we just extend the holiday by another month? I’m still not done having fun!"

"You! The winter break is the longest holiday, and now you want another month? You might as well skip this semester’s classes altogether!" Li Si playfully tapped her on the forehead. This cheeky girl—her heart was completely set on having fun and running wild!

"True! Brother Leng, I’ve heard so much about you from Li Si. Thanks for saving the day back then. If this were ancient times, you’d totally be a legendary hero! Rescuing damsels, wielding swords and all!" Bai Shasha had a good impression of Leng Mochen. Despite his slightly pale complexion, he was undeniably handsome and dignified, exuding a mature and refined charm.

"I’ve heard a lot about you as well, kiddo says you’re her best friend. You’re welcome to visit my place with her anytime!"

Leng Mochen appreciated Bai Shasha’s personality—a great match for Li Si as her closest friend. Unlike some less-than-stellar character she’d encountered before.

"Sure, absolutely!" Bai Shasha exchanged a knowing look with Li Si that confirmed her sincerity.