Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!
Chapter 135 - 132 The Best Friend

Chapter 135: Chapter 132 The Best Friend

Li Si nodded thoughtfully, then said after a while, "Also, I... I kind of want to go to Beijing partly to avoid those people from my grandma’s house. There’s something I haven’t told you. A while ago, Zhang Meihua came to school to find me, carrying a bag of dates, telling me to take good care of myself! Isn’t that crazy? How could she shamelessly come see me? I’ve already said I’ve cut ties with them, but who knows when they’ll act up again and come looking for me!"

"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?" His eyes flickered with a hint of shadow as he angrily rubbed the top of her head. This girl is always like this, keeping things bottled up inside her until the moment she feels like sharing.

She stuck out her tongue, "I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want you to worry! Alright, don’t be mad at me! Okay? If worse comes to worse, I’ll kiss you, will that do?" Seeing he was still unmoved and looking annoyed, she doubled down on her efforts.

"That’s what you said yourself, I didn’t force you! Go ahead!" He was straightforward, immediately switching to a grin, pointing to his lips with his finger. "Here, right here!"

Li Si braced herself, closed her eyes, and leaned in, secretly cursing herself for falling into his trap. It wasn’t even a big deal, but here she was willingly walking into it. Oh well, it is his birthday today; let’s just treat this as his gift.

Leng Mochen couldn’t care less what was going through her mind. Watching her lips slowly press toward his, he savored the moment—nothing beats the feeling of initiative compared to passivity, and he relished it to the fullest.

Only after her lips were left slightly red and swollen from his teasing did Leng Mochen finally let her go back to her room. The final discussion concluded with the decision to approve her transfer to Beijing.

Li Si informed Tian Yaruo of the decision via phone the next day. Yaruo cried tears of joy over the phone. Li Si felt sour in her heart while listening, not knowing whether this decision was right or wrong. What impact would it have on her future life? The unknown always brings fear. This marked a complete departure from the path she walked in a previous life. Perhaps the road ahead would be smooth and bright, or maybe it would be a winding, treacherous path...

Mrs. Leng was delighted by her decision and bought Li Si a pile of clothes and handbags before flying back to Beijing. She even left behind a playful remark, saying she’d be waiting for them in Beijing.

Since the decision to leave had been made, certain matters needed to be handled. Li Si told Leng Mochen her intention to stop providing fruits and vegetables to the private kitchen. The two ultimately decided to transfer ownership of the private kitchen to Cui Hao.

Cui Hao, who had made a lot of profits in the stock market, borrowed some money to buy the house along with the private kitchen.

The factory run by Mo Si remained unchanged, while the 16th floor of Fengye Building was designated as the branch office location. Meanwhile, a new headquarters would be established in Beijing.

The transfer procedures were processed smoothly, and Li Si completed them even before her school officially went on winter break. She only briefly told Bai Shasha and Jiang Fan about it and kept it from everyone else, maintaining a low-profile approach.

North City University, by the small lake.

Bai Shasha was deeply saddened by her decision to leave early. "Si, are you seriously going to leave just one and a half years before graduation? I was really looking forward to spending this final year with you. How can you just leave like that?"

Li Si deliberately rolled her eyes, "Sis, you make it sound like I’m terminally ill or something. You can come visit me in Beijing after I leave! Speaking of which, pick a graduate internship in Beijing so we can see each other regularly again. How’s that?"

"Easier said than done! I’m not like Jiang Fan, planning to take the grad school exam and apply to a school in Beijing. You know my family situation, don’t you? Even if I got engaged to Cao Yufan, my parents wouldn’t let me move so far away. It’s pure wishful thinking!" Bai Shasha’s face scrunched in despair. She genuinely felt bitter thinking about her best friend moving so far away, knowing they wouldn’t be able to see each other just because they missed each other.

"Don’t be sad; I’ll come back!" Li Si exaggeratedly said, mimicking the lines of the Wolf from a famous cartoon, trying to lighten the mood between them.

"You’re so annoying! I’m about to cry, and you’re still laughing? Do you even consider me a sister? This is too much! I’m leaving, I’ve lost face!"

Bai Shasha stomped her foot in anger and tried to walk away, but Li Si quickly grabbed her and pulled her back, "What are you doing? I was just trying to cheer you up, so you wouldn’t feel so sad! If you miss me later, just fly to see me. I’ll cover the round-trip airfare, okay?"

"Now we’re talking! I was waiting for that statement! But what about the hotel expenses for my stay?" Bai Shasha tilted her head and asked.

"Covered!"

"Then how about tickets to tourist spots like the Summer Palace or Forbidden City?"

"Absolutely covered!"

"What about dining expenses for delicacies like shark fin soup and specialty snacks?"

"An all-inclusive package—everything’s on me. Does that make the Queen Shasha happy now?" Li Si said in an exaggerated tone, purposefully playing up her words. She knew Bai Shasha wasn’t the type to care about money; it was all about the bond between them—something money could never buy.

"Smart move! But you mustn’t forget old friends after meeting new ones, okay? You never know, I could literally show up in Beijing and seek refuge with you. Can you guarantee food and lodging for me then?"

"No problem!" Li Si replied, though her eyes began to sting. She fought hard to hold back the tears threatening to fall.

This was her best friend—the one who had always stayed by her side, through past struggles, present challenges, and whatever the future might hold. It hurt to think about their upcoming separation, but somewhere in her heart, she had the instinct that they would reunite someday, not too far from now.

Bai Shasha couldn’t hold back her tears and started sobbing uncontrollably. "Si, I truly can’t bear for you to leave, but deep down, I know it’ll be better for you. Beijing is the capital, the heart of our nation—North City is no match for it! But the thought of not having you around to go shopping or eat QQ chicken racks with, nobody to accompany me... It’s just so hard to bear!"

Li Si was overwhelmed, too. She bit her lip hard, trying to suppress her emotions, but her tears streamed down uncontrollably. This was her sister, her closest friend. She quickly reached out and wiped the tears from her face.

"Don’t cry, Shasha, let’s both stop crying! You see, if you cry, I can’t help but cry too. Honestly, I’m torn inside, conflicted and hesitant. I want to stay, yet I’m afraid I’ll regret not going! I’ll explain it all to you later when I have the chance. For now, let’s go eat QQ chicken racks to send me off, okay?"

"Okay! But you, seriously! With all the money you have, we’re still eating something this cheap before you leave? Is this your way of saving me money?" Bai Shasha wiped her face messily, trying to smile through her tears to lighten the mood.

"Saving money for your dowry, isn’t that a good thing?" Li Si raised her brows and deliberately looked her up and down.

"Get lost! Let’s go! I’ve cried enough already, and I feel relieved now. Let me tell you—once you’re in Beijing, don’t you dare forget about me, your good friend! Or else, there will be consequences!" Bai Shasha said as she shoved Li Si, then playfully raised her fist to threaten her.

"Alright! Whatever you say! I’m always ready for the great leader to visit with family in tow!" Li Si added humorously, determined to bring laughter to Shasha’s face.

"Go away!" Bai Shasha raised her leg to kick her but Li Si nimbly dodged. The two laughed through their tears.

Goodbye, dear Shasha! Goodbye, North City University! Li Si silently bade them farewell, gazing at the familiar campus greenery. All those moments she once complained about had now transformed into precious memories she would cherish forever! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please consider visiting Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)