Watching her family’s harmonious scene, Li Xiu Li’s face showed a hint of disdain. She then walked to Li Na’s side and whispered in her ear, “How did the relationship with Madam He go just now?”
Upon mentioning this matter, Li Na tightly clenched her fists and looked at Li Xiu Li with resentment in her eyes, gritting her teeth as she whispered, “Mom, why did you bring Chen Li Shu and Gu Xing Dong over so quickly?
I had already mentioned our family situation, and Madam He had developed sympathy for us. Seeing them, I thought they were going to find me a reliable job. But because Chen Li Shu appeared, my good fortune was ruined again!”
When Li Xiu Li heard that she had ruined Li Na’s good fortune, a flicker of annoyance crossed her eyes. She then tightly clutched the front of her clothes and said, “I didn’t know it would turn out this way. But it’s okay. We’ll probably be staying here for a good few days, and there will be a chance to bring this up again!”
With things having progressed to this point, what else could be done but to seize the next opportunity? It wasn’t as if they could turn back time!
Although Li Na was angry, she hid it, not wanting to leave a bad impression on Madam He.
After finishing their pleasantries, Chen Li Shu suddenly remembered something important and asked Madam He, “Godmother, you came so early and haven’t had breakfast yet, right? I’ll go make something now and let you taste my newly learned dishes!”
Just as Madam He was about to agree, Li Na suddenly stepped forward, with a gentle smile on her face, and said, “No need. My mom and I have already prepared breakfast. Let’s just sit down and eat together.
Because we didn’t know everyone’s preferences, we just made a little something. If you don’t like it, please tell us, and we’ll make something else!”
Hearing Li Na’s words, Chen Li Shu raised her eyebrows in surprise, seemingly not expecting such a considerate gesture from them.
As the saying goes, one shouldn’t hit a smiling person. Even with her poor impression of Li Na, Chen Li Shu didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere with past grievances during this warm moment. Thus, she smiled at Li Na and said, “Thank you.”
Li Na put on a show of pleasant surprise and replied reservedly, “You’re welcome. We’re family. If there’s anything we can help with, we naturally should!”
“Mm.” Chen Li Shu nodded, and as she was ushering Grandpa He and Madam He to sit at the dining table, Rui Rui, who was in her arms, suddenly became restless.
Chen Li Shu gently placed Rui Rui on the ground. The child blinked his eyes and looked at her innocently, saying, “Mommy, I’m going to check on Yi Cheng and Xiao Bai. They should be waking up by now. I haven’t seen them for a while, and I miss them.”
“Okay, go directly to their room and wake them up. It’s time for food, so you can’t sleep anymore.” After speaking, Chen Li Shu nudged him in the direction of Yi Cheng and Xiao Bai’s room.
Rui Rui, now free, bolted towards Xiao Bai and the others’ room like a wild horse. Seeing this, Madam He couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle.
“After I took this child to the US for a few months, he was quiet for those months. Now that he’s back, he’s returned to his old personality. It seems he relaxes more when he’s around you.”
Chen Li Shu smiled and shook her head, saying, “Rui Rui has lived in the capital for so many years. He’s familiar with the people and everything here. It’s very normal for him to be lively.
Godmother, why were you in the US for so long this time? Are you going again? If Rui Rui isn’t happy there, you can leave him in the capital, and my mom and I will look after him.”
Madam He put down her rice bowl, elegantly picked up a napkin to wipe the oil from the corner of her mouth, and slowly said:
“We went to the US this time mainly to handle the company’s future development issues and to bring a nephew home. I took Rui Rui to the US hoping he could bond with his father, but the situation wasn’t very ideal.
The company’s affairs will be handled by Zi Nian and Zi Yu from now on. We are old and no longer have the energy to endure the troubles of flying back and forth. For Rui Rui’s happiness, he will be living in the capital for a long time to come.”
Nephew? Speaking of this, Chen Li Shu’s gaze suddenly shifted to the man sitting in the corner. She then asked with curiosity, “Is the nephew you mentioned him?”
Grandpa He followed Chen Li Shu’s gaze, then slapped his thigh abruptly, and immediately stood up, walking to the man’s side. He introduced him warmly:
“Yes, Meng Lei, let me introduce you. This is Chen Li Shu, our goddaughter. By rights, Li Shu is a few months older than you, so you can call her sister!
Feel free to speak your mind. We will be living in the courtyard for a long time, and we will be family. You don’t need to be so reserved like you are now.”
After speaking, Grandpa He patted Meng Lei’s shoulder with a smile and then looked at Chen Li Shu, introducing, “Li Shu, Meng Lei is the son of my friend of twenty years. Their family mainly does business in medical equipment and is the largest equipment supplier domestically and internationally!”
Their family also runs a company? Everyone present heard Meng Lei’s identity and appeared exceptionally calm, except for Li Na and Li Xiu Li.
Anyone who could be friends with Grandpa He was likely of considerable status. Li Xiu Li nudged Li Na’s waist discreetly, signaling her to seize this opportunity!
Li Na, having received Li Xiu Li’s hint, suddenly tightened her grip on her chopsticks. She was already a married woman. How could such an opportunity fall to her?
Seemingly sensing Li Na’s hesitation, Li Xiu Li whispered in her ear, “Your useless husband can’t even support his wife and child. It’s better to divorce him. Now, a better opportunity is in your hands!
First, find a way to charm this man. Then, when you have the chance to latch onto the He family, like that b*tch Chen Li Shu, become Madam He’s goddaughter! You and this man are a perfect match, top-tier!”
Hearing Li Xiu Li’s instigation, Li Na felt it made sense. She slowly relaxed her clenched hand, stood up, and placed a piece of rib in Meng Lei’s bowl, saying,
“We’re all family, so we’ll definitely take good care of him! Mr. Meng, please try this rib. If you like it, I’ll cook for you often in the future.”
Meng Lei’s eyes flickered with a hint of disgust as he looked at the food placed in his bowl, but he quickly concealed it. He softly said “Thank you” and then subtly pushed the bowl away.
Li Na, not noticing his anomaly, was about to try and further their relationship when Chen Li Shu directly interrupted, “Then I’ll have my people tidy up a room for you now. Do you have any requirements for toiletries? I’ll have the maid buy them according to your needs!”