Chapter 139, I have no objection if you want to marry me again (second update)

As the words dropped, Yake’s face suddenly changed.

How was this possible? He had clearly sent that staff member away and even arranged a car for him. How could he have been caught?

"If you ever treat a race with such an attitude again, then withdraw from the club voluntarily," William said.

The heads of the crowd hung even lower.

...

Dusk descended, the sky overcast.

In the Li Family household, the lights were brightly lit.

As dinner time approached, Li Jingjie and his group hurried back.

The memorial was scheduled for eight o’clock; after dinner, everyone stayed in the living room, talking mostly about business matters.

Everyone was engaged in lively conversation, except for one who didn’t fit in.

On the single sofa diagonally across, the man sat with his legs crossed, his demeanor exuding nobility and elegance.

He was holding his phone, seemingly absorbed in something, and in an unnoticed corner, those deep red lips curved into a subtle arc.

Faint, yet undeniably present.

"Mohan, I heard that you went to the Eastern Suburbs racetrack with Feng Yi today?" Old Master Li suddenly turned his attention to Li Mochan.

The rest fell silent, their glances stealing towards him now and then.

The hottest news in the capital today was doubtlessly the car race at the Eastern Suburbs.

It was because the scions of several of the capital’s leading families were there—Li Family, Ye Family, Xiao Family...

And the most conspicuous among them was Ye Jiuliang.

After all, during the press conference, Xiang Tian and his group were calling Ye Jiuliang ’boss’—something that everyone heard. An internationally renowned racing team calling a young lady ’boss,’ and that young lady was Ye Jiuliang, which made more people curious about her.

Li Mochan didn’t even lift his head, simply hmm’ing softly in acknowledgment.

Old Master Li continued, "Did you encounter Ye Jiuliang there?"

Li Mochan hummed in response again.

Laconic to the extreme, a trait that was executed to perfection in this moment.

Old Master Li was momentarily speechless. After a short silence, he spoke again, "In a few days, Old Master Su will return to the country. I think that girl Yishan is quite good. You..."

The expressions of those present changed, clearly understanding the implication of the Old Master’s words; he was hinting at arranging a marriage for Li Mochan.

"You’re getting married again?" Li Mochan lifted his eyelids, his gaze as cold as a deep pool when he looked at Old Master Li, and asked with a lukewarm tone.

"..."

Before he finished speaking, the room fell terribly silent.

Old Master Li’s face turned ashen, and he slammed his hand down heavily on the arm of the sofa. "Li Mochan, what nonsense are you spouting?"

What did he mean by getting married again? Was this something his son should be saying?

He refused to believe that his son couldn’t understand the hidden meaning in his words. This damned boy was clearly doing it to provoke him on purpose.

Unaffected by his grandfather’s fury, Li Mochan said indifferently, "I have no objections if you want to get married again,"

Old Master Li felt a sting in his throat, almost unable to catch his breath.

"You..."

Alright, if his son wanted to play dumb, he would make his words even clearer.

"You’re not getting any younger. Jingjie is the same age as you, and he’s already getting engaged. It’s time you started thinking about your own lifelong matters. I think Yishan is a good girl, our families have been close for years, you..."

Before he could finish, Li Mochan interrupted him coldly, "Grandmother already has a satisfactory granddaughter-in-law candidate. You needn’t worry about this matter."

Upon hearing this, Weng Lan and the others showed surprised expressions.

A satisfactory granddaughter-in-law candidate?

When did this happen?

Li Jingxuan sneaked a glance at Li Mochan with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

That time in Beisen, she had clearly seen her fifth uncle act differently towards that damn girl Ye Jiuliang. Had she overthought it, and was fifth uncle just playing around with Ye Jiuliang?

When Old Master Li heard this, he was far from pleased. Instead, he recalled seeing Ye Jiuliang sitting next to Madame Jiang in Mo Garden and felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Then tell me, which family’s esteemed daughter or heiress has caught your grandmother’s eye?"

Li Mochan’s voice was crisp, "You’ve met him already."

Confronted with his meaningful gaze, the elder Li’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be...

No, he would never agree.

Just then, the butler walked in, saying respectfully, "Master, it’s about time. Everyone can head over now."

Li Mochan stood up first, ignoring the puzzled looks on everyone’s faces, and strode out.

The ancestral hall was located in the westernmost courtyard of the Li Family residence.

Walking over, one could smell the faint fragrance of peach blossoms.

After offering incense, Li Mochan walked alone to the pavilion.

"Is the celebration not over yet?" He held his phone to his ear, and his cool magnetic voice sounded even lower in the night.

On the other end of the call, Ye Jiuliang sipped some red wine and said with a laugh, "Li Mochan, are you getting too bored?"

He had bombarded her with calls several times in just one hour.

"Hmm, bored. How about you show some sympathy and come over to chat with me?" Li Mochan’s lips curved into a slight smirk.

"No way," Ye Jiuliang replied succinctly.

"I bought a new gaming console. You sure you don’t want to come over and play?" Li Mochan coaxed.

"If I win, I want to take a week off," Ye Jiuliang seized the chance to set a condition. Going on a vacation would definitely take a few days, and if he approved her leave, it would save her the hassle, especially from dealing with the old master.

Li Mochan’s dark pupils narrowed slightly, and an indulgent smile appeared on his lips, "Alright."

"Deal, wait for me."

After hanging up, Ye Jiuliang turned around to see a group of people lurking around the corner, her lips twitching.

"Boss, did your sister-in-law hurry you to go back?" Wu Bin asked with a cheeky grin.

Ye Jiuliang’s smile was menacing, "Who said she’s my sister-in-law?"

Gao Yang said, "Boss, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about being in love. Sister-in-law is quite nice to you. She’s got looks and wealth, and she’s super gentle with you. You’ve got to hold on to this one."

Liu Cong added, "Boss, why don’t you invite sister-in-law to join us for the vacation this time?"

Ye Jiuliang shot them a look, "I’m still single, got it? Don’t mess around setting me up, or I’ll flatten you, no discussion."

She picked up the hat on the table and put it on her head.

"You guys have fun. I’m heading out first."

Xiang Tian and the others watched her leave, their smiles revealing understanding.

Indeed, it was "sister-in-law" who could tame the boss.

When Ye Jiuliang reached the reception desk in the lobby, she took out her card to pay the bill, but the receptionist informed her that someone had already settled the entire cost of the celebration.

The person who had quietly paid the bill was someone she knew all too well.

**

The ritual was over by after nine o’clock.

Unable to stand the smell of incense clinging to him, Li Mochan returned to his room and immediately went to take a shower.

The carved windows were open, letting in a cool evening breeze.

Pale moonlight mingled with the warm indoor lighting, casting broken patterns of light and shadow on the floor.

Suddenly, a lean figure stepped across the rooftops, lightly flitted through the window, and into the room.

"Li Mochan?"

The bedroom was empty. Ye Jiuliang called out, but there was no response.

As she walked around the screen, Ye Jiuliang’s steps froze.

The bathroom door was made of frosted glass. The steamy glass obscured the view, but one could vaguely make out the tall figure of a man.

Her ears suddenly felt warm.

What bad timing.

Ye Jiuliang hurriedly turned around, and in her rush, her forehead collided with the screen behind her.

There was a loud "thud," and the noise was not small.