Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!
Chapter 102 - 99: Better Not to Meet

Chapter 102: Chapter 99: Better Not to Meet

Li Si looked up at him, "Do you really think giving me 200,000 yuan is still such a big favor? If you’re really sincere, all 500,000 yuan should be mine. Why do you get 300,000 yuan to split? What right do you have to take a share of this money?"

Li Guofu angrily threw his cigarette butt on the ground, "You rebellious child, how did you turn out like this now? We are your elders; on what grounds do we not have the right to take a share? Huh? Don’t forget, Li family blood runs through your veins!"

"Oh? I still remember clearly when Grandma said I wasn’t part of the Li family, and you pointed at my nose and cursed me. Now, with just a few words, you’re claiming Li family blood runs through me again?" Li Si sneered, as if asking what they took her for.

Li Guofu’s face showed some discomfort, "Your grandmother is old and confused! Why bother holding her words against her? Back then, I was also misled by her! Anyway, Li Si, today I’m here to tell you this: saving a life is a good deed! In the end, we benefit, and you also do a good deed—why not do it? Think carefully, doesn’t this make sense?"

"I can tell you clearly right now: I will not donate. As for that money, I haven’t taken even a penny of it. Even if it comes back several times over, it has nothing to do with me! I still have things to do, so I’m leaving now!"

"You ungrateful child! Why can’t you just agree to such a small thing? Wait a minute..."

But Li Si left his tantrum behind her. If not for the dormitory entrance being full of passersby, she would have really confronted them and questioned what kind of hearts they had.

...

On the North City University snack street, Li Si and Bai Shasha carried their takeout QQ chicken racks and walked into a small diner called Old Friends Kitchen.

Bai Shasha glanced at Li Si, who had barely spoken and seemed in a bad mood, "Si, what’s wrong? I bought your favorite food, and yet you’re still this unhappy?"

"It’s nothing! Just ran into something!" Li Si perked up and joked, "Shasha, borrowing you today isn’t going to cause any issues with Cao Yufan, is it?"

Bai Shasha’s eyes widened, "He wouldn’t dare! He’d be asking for it if he did! I’m not someone who prioritizes love over friendship!"

Li Si finally smiled, "That’s right, our Shasha values friendship over love. Look at this—just one phone call from me, and you left your man to come eat chicken with this foodie!"

"Oh, please! Who says it’s just for you? I wanted to eat some too! Hehe!"

The two chatted as they ate, their hands not slowing down. By the time their ordered dishes arrived, their stomachs were already half full.

"Si, since we’re free this afternoon, why don’t you come shopping with me? I want to pick up a few things," Bai Shasha suggested, her mood visibly lifted after finishing her food.

Li Si nodded, "Sure, I haven’t gone shopping in ages! What are you looking to buy?"

"It’s Cao Yufan’s birthday next week. I want to get him a gift! Now that we’re engaged, the gift has to be well-chosen!"

"Alright! For your sake, I’ll get him a gift too!" Li Si thought about it, scratching her head over what to get, deciding to just see what caught her eye when the time came.

"Do you think you can get away with a simple gift? Miss Moneybags, your gift had better be something pricey, you hear me?" Bai Shasha shot her a pointed look. "How about we check out Jintai?"

"Sure, I’ll follow your lead!" Li Si had no opinions on where to go.

Some people are better admired from afar, while others are best not seen at all.

If Li Si had known she would run into that woman at Jintai Department Store, she would never have agreed to accompany Bai Shasha out today. The furthest distance in the world isn’t longing for someone—it’s standing right in front of them, and yet they don’t recognize you.

For so many years, she had secretly yearned deep down for a mother’s love, for someone to care for and protect her. She had always dreamed of someone to call "Mom," someone who could give her a warm hug. But in this moment, all of those hopes crumbled into dust.

Although she had only seen photos, that face was deeply imprinted in her memory. Especially recently, it had frequently appeared in her dreams when she was alone.

In the past, the faces in her dreams kept changing. But lately, no matter how they shifted, it was that one face—beautiful, smiling.

And now, the scene she had longed for and imagined countless times was unfolding before her without warning, leaving her utterly unprepared.

Two closely bonded women walked arm in arm, wearing similarly styled floral dresses with long sleeves, looking more like a pair of elegant mother-daughter friends. Their clothing and demeanor exuded an aura of wealth and sophistication. In contrast, Li Si, who stood across from them in her plain white shirt with a loose-knit black sweater and jeans, seemed decisively modest.

Li Si’s heart felt as if someone were wringing it tightly—it hurt, truly hurt!

Yet the people across from her seemed completely oblivious to how their actions might hurt someone else.

She watched as the older woman carefully draped a high-end silk scarf over the girl’s neck. Even as tears blurred her vision, Li Si still recognized that the young girl was Ye Duowei, whom she had met once before.

"Weiwei, how about this color? It seems to suit your complexion well!"

"Auntie, why are you in such a good mood today? Not only looking around with me but also buying me gifts?" Ye Duowei asked coyly, though she already guessed the reason in her heart.

"You little fox! You already know, so why ask? Your birthday is coming up, isn’t it? Since it’s such a rare occasion that you’re back in the country, of course, I wanted to personally pick out something for you! But this scarf doesn’t count; it’s too cheap. I’ve ordered a new handbag from the C Family’s latest collection. It might just arrive in time for your birthday!"

"Auntie, you’re the best! You remember my birthday!" Ye Duowei giggled and hugged her arm, acting spoiled.

The older woman fastened the scarf gently, then touched Ye Duowei’s cheek. "Why have you gotten thinner? Has Yin Xian not been taking care of you properly?"

"Oh, it’s not that! I’m just dieting. These days in the country, being slim is trendy!" Ye Duowei’s expression dimmed slightly. She had indeed lost weight recently—not because of dieting, but because of Yin Xian’s growing distance and indifference toward her.

In fact, once Yin Xian had fallen asleep lying face-down, he had muttered Li Si’s name in his sleep. That was what frustrated and upset her the most. How could she possibly not compare to that Li Si? Why would Brother Xian even dream about her?

"Nonsense! Our Weiwei is already so slim, and yet you’re still dieting? Don’t you care about your health? Listen to Auntie, eat your meals on time, okay? Also, what makes Yin Xian qualified to neglect you? Do you know how many people would line up to chase after you?" Her eyes were full of concern, creating a picture of motherly love so touching that anyone unaware of the truth would be deeply moved by this seemingly tender scene.

"It’s not what you think, Auntie. I really like him! Let’s settle on this one! Are you really leaving tomorrow? Can’t you spend more time with me?" Ye Duowei took off the scarf and held it in her hand.

She sighed, "You know your brother’s condition—it’s impossible for him to be left alone. I squeezed in this little trip just to see you. Once Kesong’s better, Auntie will accompany you every day!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with your recommendation or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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