Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!
Chapter 140 - 137 Christmas Gift

Chapter 140: Chapter 137 Christmas Gift

Li Si gently caressed the arms wrapped around her front, as though immersed in her memories, and said, "Do you know, Mochen? Ever since I was young, whenever I felt really happy, something bad would always happen afterward! That’s why I’m so scared—scared of having too much!"

He leaned close to her ear and softly asked, "Why do you think that way?" He had an inkling, certain that something must have happened in the past to make her think this way. A person’s childhood experiences can affect them for the rest of their life!

Her face carried a gentle smile as she recounted her story to him: "When I was a child, my dad was very busy with work and didn’t have much time to take care of me. I always had a set of house keys strung around my neck, going to school and coming home. The neighbors near our house knew about my family’s situation, so the kids around didn’t really want to play with me.

Later, in class, I was assigned a great desk mate—a cheerful and pretty girl—and we spent every day together. I felt so happy. I even went to her house to eat, do homework... I envied her so much at the time; she had such a kind and beautiful mom who was great at cooking. But it didn’t last. Shortly after, she transferred schools, and her whole family moved away. I ended up alone again!"

What she didn’t say was that afterward, someone gave her a puppy named Guai Guai, and when she thought she had something wonderful to accompany her, it unexpectedly died. In college, she thought, despite not having a mom, being with her dad was still such a blissful thing—until her dad passed away unexpectedly. After her dad’s death, she thought she’d find happiness staying with her second uncle’s family, but their property was sold, and she had to live under someone else’s roof. Later, when someone pursued her and she got a boyfriend, feeling truly happy, the boyfriend was snatched away from her.

It was from that time onward that she became so timid, afraid to possess anything, which explained why she tolerated the second uncle’s family’s oppression so submissively. She even attended the humiliating engagement banquet. Then, when she thought she’d finally be free of her uncle’s family and felt relieved—she encountered the elevator accident! If she were to write a book, she could title it *A Pathetic Woman’s Miscellaneous Woes*!

"That was in your childhood. Now that you’ve grown up, you have me by your side. Don’t worry—I will never leave you!" He felt a pang of sorrow for her lonely childhood, as if he could see, in his mind’s eye, a little girl with a set of house keys hanging from her neck, all alone.

"Alright!" She turned and nestled into his warm embrace, staying there for a long time without lifting her head. In her heart, she thought—yes! She had been reborn, given another chance. Since the moment she woke up, everything was different!

Although her father’s death was an immutable fact, ever since her second chance at life, she not only had wealth but also love and friendship. As for Tian Yaruo, let’s just count her as family for now. So there’s no need to overthink what’s yet to come!

Leng Mochen gently stroked her back up and down, saying nothing, not disturbing her thoughts. He trusted that she would come to terms.

Sure enough, after a moment, she lifted her head, a smile breaking across her face: "Today is Christmas, isn’t it? Wouldn’t a certain someone be planning to give me a present?"

He had expected this, lovingly tapping her nose: "Of course! Let’s go!"

She followed him with a joyful bounce, curious about what his gift might be.

When they stopped in front of an upscale jewelry store, Li Si looked at him in surprise. "You want to gift me jewelry?"

Leng Mochen merely smiled and led her inside.

Because it was a holiday, despite the exorbitant prices here, there were still some customers browsing in the store.

A sales assistant in a deep maroon uniform dress walked up from behind the counter with a courteous smile. "Mister, Miss—Merry Christmas! Is there anything I can assist you with?"

Leng Mochen glanced at the display counter before pointing toward a pair of couple’s rings. "Take these out!"

Li Si’s gaze fixed on him, her heart filled with joy. Were they going to wear couple’s rings together?

The assistant carefully took out the rings; it wasn’t something she would normally retrieve unless the customers looked particularly distinguished, as these two did. She began explaining, "This set is a new design for this year by the famous Parisian designer Fan. The women’s ring features a full circle of pink diamonds, while the men’s has a single blue diamond set at the center. Both are carefully calibrated... If you purchase today, there’s a promotion in the store—10% off..."

Leng Mochen picked up the women’s ring, a focused expression on his face. He gently took Li Si’s left hand and slid the ring onto her middle finger. It fit perfectly.

Li Si’s cheeks flushed and her heart raced. As the ring slipped onto her finger, she admitted to herself that this felt like one of the happiest moments of her life—almost like a rehearsal for marriage.

Leng Mochen nodded in satisfaction. Her slender and fair fingers paired beautifully with the pink diamond circle-ring in platinum—they sparkled brilliantly.

"Do you like it?" he asked.

Li Si bit her lower lip and nodded, the warmth in her face rising steadily—the entire atmosphere seemed drenched in sweetness.

"Let’s check out," he said, handing over his card to the associate.

The associate couldn’t hide her excitement. This set of rings was one of the store’s newest arrivals and had drawn a lot of attention over the past few days, but once people learned it cost 1.38 million, they hadn’t bought it, claiming it wasn’t ideal for wedding bands. Today, she finally encountered a true big spender—no hesitation, no blinking. It was thrilling!

Quickly, she motioned for the cashier to process the card payment while explaining, "The original price of this set is 1.38 million. With the 10% discount, the total is 1.24 million. Please sign here!" She stepped forward, pen in hand.

Leng Mochen took the pen and signed with a flourish, retrieving his card before turning to look at Li Si, who stood beside him like a small, shy bird. He couldn’t resist teasing her: "Did your delight make you go silly?"

Li Si glared at him, annoyed. How could he poke fun at her in such a public setting?

With a pout, she replied, "Of course not!"

The nearby associate was exuberantly warm, showering them in compliments: "Miss, you’re so lucky! Your boyfriend is handsome and considerate—it’s enviable! When you come back to pick out wedding rings, do look for me again. I’ll make sure to send my blessings to you!"

Li Si and Leng Mochen exchanged a glance—marriage? The idea didn’t sound bad...

"Additionally, there’s a complimentary gift from our store—a necklace and earrings set," the associate said, bringing out a box lined with red velvet. Inside was a platinum set adorned with a few small diamonds—elegant and tasteful.

Li Si accepted the gift with a smile. Even if she didn’t wear it, it could make a nice present for someone else.

Leng Mochen took out the couple’s rings again, removing the women’s band and gently slipped it onto her finger.

Li Si mimicked his actions, taking out the men’s ring and softly pulling his left hand, sliding it onto his middle finger. The rings seemed perfectly tailored for them—they fit exactly.

Both raised their ring-clad hands, giving them a little shake and meeting each other’s gaze with a sweet smile. Their hearts, it seemed, had drawn closer through this simple yet meaningful ritual.

A sharp female voice suddenly echoed from behind them: "How can you just put that ring on someone else?"

Li Si turned to look behind her, and she couldn’t help but palm her forehead. It was such a *Pathetic Woman’s Miscellaneous Woes* moment—running into a familiar face even while buying rings. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian.com (qidian.com) to vote and support the author with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users can read at m.qidian.com.)