Chapter 298: Chapter 295: Adjusting Wen Nuan’s Body
"Why did you go to my house again?" Tan Qing asked angrily, gritting his teeth, "Did you go to my mom to complain? Qu Min, can’t you have a bit more ambition!"
"How is Minmin not ambitious?" Tan Qing’s voice was loud, and Tan’s mom, who was sitting beside him, could hear clearly. She couldn’t help but grab the phone, "With your non-marriage ideals, can we be at ease? Come back quickly after the fashion show and pick a good day with Minmin to get engaged."
Tan Qing replied unhappily, "Mom, get engaged to her? It’s impossible! I don’t have that kind of feelings for her."
"Feelings can be developed slowly. Your dad and I didn’t have feelings at first, but we still live harmoniously."
"I’m not like you two. Whoever is willing to get engaged to her can do it, but I’m not!" Tan Qing was getting exasperated with his mom. "Forget it, Mom, I’ve got things to do. Gotta hang up."
Throwing the phone aside, Tan Qing frowned in frustration. He didn’t understand why his usually trend-chasing mother was so unwise when it came to his love and marriage.
Looking at Wen Nuan dining inside, waves of bitterness were rising in his heart.
The one I love doesn’t love me, and the one I don’t love clings to me...
This sentence, was it written for him?
...
In the Leng Family’s old mansion, beneath the seemingly tranquil surface, a quiet undercurrent was still surging.
"Yes, Young Master, I will do as you instructed." Aunt Fu, the old servant of the Leng Family, said respectfully as she watched Leng Ye’s retreating figure.
Leng Ye smiled lightly, "Thank you, Aunt Fu."
"No need to thank me, Young Master. Back then, Madam took me in during my hardest times, otherwise, I wouldn’t even know what fate I would have now." Thinking of the past, and the kindness Leng Ye’s mother showed her, Aunt Fu’s nose tingled. "If the Young Master has anything, just instruct me, and I’ll do it."
"Do this first, and we’ll talk about what’s next later. Remember, treat her like before, only showing care and not a hint of disrespect!" Looking at the lush trees outside the window, Leng Ye instructed casually, "Aunt Fu, in this house, you and I must be cautious and not let her have the slightest suspicion."
Aunt Fu hurriedly agreed. Without him saying it, Aunt Fu knew that "her" referred to Li Qiu.
Hearing the door close, a cold sneer came from his throat. He dialed a number, his voice devoid of warmth, "Your chance has come. Whether you can rekindle her feelings for you depends entirely on you."
He briefly outlined the plan, and Ji Wei was thrilled. This opportunity, for now, seemed the best. Leng Yan was now as cold and hard as stone towards her, and she needed to find a breakthrough elsewhere. And Li Qiu, undoubtedly, was the best option.
"Give me the address, I’ll head over tonight." In the nanny van, Ji Wei’s lips curled into a sinister and mocking smile, "I’ll be sure to thank Young Master Ye properly when the time comes."
"No need to thank me, Ji Wei, don’t forget you’re an actress, act your part well!"
Leng Ye snorted coldly through his nose.
With a woman like Ji Wei, if she weren’t useful, he wouldn’t bother with her.
In the Leng Family’s living room.
"Is it as good as you say?" Li Qiu asked, feeling tempted as Aunt Fu highly recommended a newly opened Nourishing Restaurant to her.
It was said that the soups at this restaurant were highly beneficial, making her intrigued.
"Of course, it’s good. I also heard it from a relative. The daughter-in-law of the household’s owner was so frail that even after three years of marriage, she hadn’t had a child. The whole family was very anxious. Later, they found out that the soups made by the chef at this place were excellent, so she had them daily for nourishment. A few days ago, they did a check, and wow, she turned out to be pregnant." Aunt Fu knew how to cater to preferences and knew Li Qiu loved children, so she deliberately talked in that direction.
"I’ll go try it today." Ever since Li Qiu came over with Leng Yan, Aunt Fu had been very good to her, so she believed her easily.
Upon hearing that being frail made it hard to conceive, she couldn’t help but think of Wen Nuan’s image.
Alas, too thin! Regardless of how Leng Yan felt, she always thought that such a body would find it hard to bear children. So she wanted to try it and have Wen Nuan drink it every day. If she had no time, well, she couldn’t help it. She always liked making soup, and once she tasted it, she’d try to replicate it and make some for her to drink, nourishing her body to be strong and robust.
"Director Weng, I won’t attend tonight’s banquet. I’m not feeling well." At the end of the shoot, Director Weng suggested going for a gathering, but the usually lively Ji Wei politely declined.
Director Weng looked at her somewhat pale face, "Can’t hold on? There’s a mysterious guest attending today’s banquet, and I planned to introduce him to you. It could really help your future career."
"Really sorry, Director Weng, I’m feeling very unwell." Ji Wei clutched her head painfully, "Dizzy and uncomfortable. I’m afraid of water. We shot today’s scene on a boat for a long time. I really can’t hold on."
Tong Xi hadn’t thought much initially, seeing her pale complexion, assuming she was just tired. However, upon hearing her excuse about being afraid of water, Tong Xi couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times, contemplating whether to mock her, but held back looking at Director Weng.
Director Weng had warned her not to clash with Ji Wei in the crew. She silently snorted: Just pretend, huh! Let me catch your fox tail someday! Not in the crew, but outside perhaps.
The Nourishing Restaurant mentioned by Leng Ye was in the suburb of N City. When Xiao Liu parked the car, he pointed to a car parked next to them, his face lighting up with joy, "Sister Ji, isn’t that Young Master Leng’s mom’s car?"
"It is hers."
Ji Wei glanced at the license plate, her lips curling into a sinister smile.
The suggestion from Leng Ye was indeed good. Mentioning that the soups here had the best nourishing effects, even if it was a bit far, still brought Li Qiu here.
Looks like she’s really eager to hold a next generation.
Her slender, fair fingers gently caressed her abdomen, looking at it mockingly. Here, in the near future, it will greatly aid her.
But for now, apart from Xiao Liu, she wouldn’t tell anyone. Including Li Qiu and Leng Ye. Her plan had to be carried out step by step, not rushed.
In the elegant private room of the Nourishing Restaurant.
Li Qiu was earnestly studying the soup menu.
"Hello, all your soups are here. Please enjoy." The server served the last soup and gave Li Qiu a slightly puzzled look.
Just two women dining, yet they ordered five portions of nourishing soup. It was truly a bit baffling.
Aunt Fu, who came along, seeing all the soups served, deliberately accidentally spilled a little and sheepishly stood up, "Madam, I’m going to wash my hands."
"Mm, go ahead." Li Qiu replied, still holding onto the soup menu, carefully comparing the effects of each soup.
She ordered all the ladies’ soups, which had the effect of nourishing and harmonizing the body, with two containing herbal ingredients – considered medicinal meals. Though they had a bit of a medicinal smell, the descriptions indicated they were the most effective.
Ji Wei sat in the car, not in a hurry to go down, seeing Aunt Fu hastily coming out. She nudged Xiao Liu, "Go ask her which room it is. Then, go to the one we pre-booked."