Chapter 34: Didn’t Fourth Uncle Say He Was Busy and Wouldn’t Be Coming Back for Dinner?

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Nan Zhen’er feigned a smile and suddenly pointed at a deep blue Lamborghini approaching not far away. “Look, speak of the devil and he appears. Mengmeng, your Lin Hao is here to pick you up.”

Xi Meng turned her head and indeed saw Lin Hao.

When the Lamborghini stopped in front of them, Xi Meng happily linked arms with Nan Zhen’er. “Let’s go, Zhen’er. Since we’re headed the same way, let my boyfriend give you a ride home. This is finally a chance for you two to officially meet.”

Nan Zhen’er hesitated for a moment but soon nodded in agreement.

“Lin Hao, this is my good friend I’ve told you about, the eldest daughter of the Nan family, Nan Zhen’er.”

To show her sincerity, Xi Meng deliberately let Nan Zhen’er sit in the front passenger seat while she herself settled in the back.

The front passenger seat was reserved exclusively for Lin Hao’s girlfriend; no other woman was allowed there without her permission.

But Nan Zhen’er was different because she was the only heiress of the Nan family, their sole princess.

Upon hearing that the young lady before him was the daughter of the richest man in Beixin, Lin Hao’s eyes gleamed with excitement as he chatted casually with Nan Zhen’er.

The Lin family had once been prominent, and their conversation mostly revolved around the affairs of high society, topics Xi Meng found herself unable to join, feeling trapped inside.

On one side was her wealthy second-generation boyfriend, and on the other, the heiress of the richest man; she dared not offend either, relegating herself to the sidelines as an ignored novice.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of a large shopping mall.

Nan Zhen’er took the business card Lin Hao handed her and smiled gently. “Thank you, Mr. Lin, for bringing me here. I’ll ask my father if he’s interested in any cooperation with the Lin family.”

“Mengmeng, Mr. Lin, I’ll be going now. Let’s meet another day.”

After Nan Zhen’er got out and walked away, Xi Meng sat back in the front seat, frustrated.

As she buckled her seatbelt, she questioned Lin Hao, “This seat is obviously mine, so why did you let her sit here?”

Lin Hao glanced at her helplessly, thinking, “Wasn’t that your own idea? What does it have to do with me?”

Gritting her teeth, Xi Meng said, “Fine, even if I’m being polite, as my boyfriend shouldn’t you have refused her and told her this seat is mine?”

Lin Hao was momentarily stunned but replied impatiently, “You women are just so troublesome.”

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Entering the large mall, Nan Zhen’er headed straight to the third-floor gift section.

Having seen Nan Xing return to the old residence empty-handed, she was nothing like that stingy fool who brought nothing.

By the escalator was a trash can, and Nan Zhen’er casually tossed the business card Lin Hao had given her inside.

After twenty minutes, she bought some supplements for Old Lady Li and then picked out a gift for Li Sicheng before taking a taxi to the Li family’s old residence.

When Nan Zhen’er arrived, a group of servants were busy in the kitchen while Old Lady Li chatted with Nan Xing in the living room.

The moment Nan Zhen’er entered, the smile on Old Lady Li’s face seemed to freeze.

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Yet Nan Zhen’er didn’t notice the change in the old lady’s expression. Her gaze passed right over Nan Xing as she sweetly called out, “Grandma Li,” then instructed the servants to place the gifts on the table.

“Grandma, this is ginseng, which strengthens the spleen and lungs, promotes fluid production, and nourishes the blood. It also calms the mind and boosts intelligence.”

“This is cordyceps, which also benefits qi and blood.”

“And this is...”

“All right, just put everything away for now.”

Old Lady Li gave a subtle look to a nearby servant, who immediately gathered the supplements and took them to the storage room.

“Miss Nan, you’ve been too generous.”

After saying this, the old lady smiled and asked Nan Xing, “Xingxing, would you accompany grandma for a walk in the garden?”

Nan Xing eagerly helped the old lady up from the sofa.

As she left, Nan Xing threw Nan Zhen’er a triumphant glance.

Walking away, Old Lady Li praised Nan Xing warmly, “Our Xing is so thoughtful—she knows I have trouble sleeping at night and made a fragrant sachet for me with her own hands.”

“Girl, I will remember your kindness.”

Hearing this, Nan Zhen’er felt a surge of jealousy nearly driving her mad.

Especially seeing that fragrant sachet cherished by the old lady, she felt humiliated.

She had spent tens of thousands on supplements, yet the old lady hadn’t even glanced at them, instead favoring Nan Xing’s worthless little sachet.

The more Nan Zhen’er thought about it, the angrier she grew.

Only when Li Sicheng came downstairs did her expression soften, revealing a clear and lovely smile.

“Brother Sicheng, this is a gift for you. Congratulations on your discharge.”

Nan Zhen’er walked over, cheerfully handing him a beautiful and exquisite box.

Li Sicheng opened it to find a men’s watch, encrusted with dazzling diamonds.

“Brother Sicheng, do you like the gift I bought?”

Seeing Li Sicheng silent, Nan Zhen’er took the opportunity to ask, “What about my sister? What did she give you?”

Upon hearing this, Li Sicheng frowned.

A gift? That ugly girl hadn’t bought him anything.

That would be bad enough, but she even tried to win the old lady’s favor with an insignificant fragrant sachet.

Truly, misfortune seemed to come in ugly packages.

Li Sicheng clenched his fist, a nameless fury rising within him.

Nan Zhen’er read his expression and guessed that Nan Xing had bought nothing.

A stingy pauper like her wouldn’t have anything worthy to bring to the table.

Thinking of this, Nan Zhen’er instantly felt much better.

She tugged lightly at Li Sicheng’s sleeve, her voice soft, “Brother Sicheng, I want to swing in the garden. Will you come with me?”

Li Sicheng, thinking of the watch, agreed to her request.

The two arrived at the garden and saw Nan Xing sitting comfortably on the swing next to the old lady, leisurely swaying.

“Nan Xing, get down right now!” Li Sicheng shouted at her, signaling Nan Zhen’er to take the seat.

Yet Nan Xing didn’t move a muscle, not even giving him a glance.

Sometimes silence is the best weapon against an enemy; at that moment, Li Sicheng felt deeply wounded.

He had intended to confront Nan Xing but ended up breaking his own defenses.

Frustrated, he strode over with eyes full of anger, reaching out to pull Nan Xing off the swing.

Old Lady Li grew anxious, but before she could act, a tall figure entered the garden.

“What are you trying to do?”

The man’s voice was magnetic and firm, brimming with authority.

Startled, Li Sicheng froze. “Uncle… Uncle Si, why have you returned?”

The man’s penetrating gaze swept over Nan Xing first, then he greeted the old lady.

Finally, his eyes landed on Li Sicheng. “What’s going on?”

Li Sicheng was intimidated by Li Beitian’s sharp glare and stammered, “Uncle said he was busy with work and wouldn’t come home for dinner…”

Feeling the cold aura radiating from the man, Li Sicheng’s voice grew quieter.

Li Beitian lowered his eyes, adjusting his cufflinks with a leisurely motion, his tone emotionless. “Hmm, I thought I’d come back for a visit.”