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CHAPTER 411

"I love it, baby. I love the letter and I am so glad and grateful for it all and for you." Li Jing's lips curved into a breathtaking smile at his words. It really did pull her soul back from her angry state and give her something to look forward to.

"Really?"

"You betcha. It did make me feel so loved and touched."

"Ah, I am glad it had that effect on you then. It is good."

Even though her heart was fluttered with hearing his voice, her words couldn't hide the truth of the whole matter from him.

There was a tinge of sadness laced in her tone that Ye Cheng knew something was wrong. At least he had been with her for quite some time to understand her and know intricate details about her.

"What is wrong, love?" Ye Cheng asked out of the blue completely stunning her with his question.

"Huh… what do you mean by what is wrong?"

"You know what I mean. What is wrong, Li Jing? Who has offended my love and caused her to worry like this?"

"It is nothing for you to worry yourself with."

"Says who. Your joy is my joy and your peace, my peace as well as all of your troubles, pain and sorrow. I want to partake in each and every one of them. So please, love, tell me what is wrong with you. And if it is someone who had offended you, they wouldn't go scot-free."

"There is no need for that dear. It is all good." Li Jing still tried to evade his question but Ye Cheng was adamant.

"Tell me, I want to know."

"Fine. Well, I do not know but I think you would know him."

"Oh, it is a guy that has the guts to make my wife sad. The nerve!"

"Calm down. Anyways, it had something to do with my arranged marriage. The guy, Kim Fan that my grandpa wanted me to get married to. He wants me."

"Hmm. Okay, how about we talk about this over lunch dear? However, for now, I need you to do you and be okay, alright. No one is taking you away from me and neither would I leave you as well. So, please do not be sad."

"I won't be anymore. Hearing your voice really lifted me."

"Glad I could be of whatever little help I can for my baby."

"Thanks. So how far have you gone with your work?"

"It has been good dear. Do not worry. I would pick you up on time today by 2, alright?"

"Yeah. Thanks. Have a lovely day at work."

The call ended and Li Jing took a deep breath before sitting down and relaxing her head. "We have only just started the day and it is looking like such a long one."

***

Just as they had said, he picked her up after rushing all of his work and they went to have a light lunch before heading home to give her the massage and pampering he promised her while flexing Rong's special delicacy.

It really was a night to remember. Although there wasn't any sexual intercourse, nonetheless, Li Jing still had a swell time with him. Intimacy wasn't really everything to her at that point in time. The fact that she could be with Ye Cheng was already good enough for her.

More than anything, she wished for the day to last a while but soon it became darker and she had to sleep.

He treated her body well as though he was worshipping her till he was sure she was completely relaxed and all the pent up tension and stress were completely gone.

Just as he had done, Li Jing did the same to her hubby, treating him the best way her little naïve mind could. In the end, they found out that their little bonding time, relaxing, enjoying massages and talk was something intimate as well.

***

Meanwhile, Li Xiu got all that she needed to set Li Jing up and when the time was right, she was ready to bring her sister down.

"Mother, are you ready?" Li Xiu called out from the kitchen as she picked up a piece of fried chicken.

She heard the door close and looked up, anticipating the arrival of her mother. A few heart breaths later, Ding Jiaying took a stroll out and appeared close to the railings upstairs and smiled dashingly at her daughter.

"Mother."

"Yes, baby. It is time to plunder." Her lips curved upwards a bit as a part of her teeth was revealed to her daughter as she wore her devilish smile proudly.

She wore a not so expensive cloth just to keep up with false appearances and to carry out their plan.

As arranged, Li Xiu had gotten the people she needed to work with her and unlike the others, her mother's part was highly significant and she did not give Li Xiu any headache in picking an outfit and all.

"Ready?" Li Xiu asked her mother again.

"Definitely."

"Nice."

***

Fortunately for them, Li Jing was still in her newly established branch company when they arrived. She was about closing for the day so as to allow her time could go over to Ye Cheng's and assist when a lady rushed up to her.

"Ma'am, please there is a lady here to see you. I was just about to lead her up when I saw you. He claims she is your mother."

Li Jing's eyes almost bulged out from their socket upon hearing what the lady said.

"My mother? Are you sure?"

"Yes ma," she replied with a smiling face. "She looks sad, but anyways I would just let you two do the talking then."

"Yes, please do. Thank you," she responded in a not too slow fashion as the lady gestured towards the company's little reception room.

With each step, Li Jing took, she did not know what to expect again. She so much wanted to run up and see this woman claiming to be her mother but then a part of her was scared and she did not know what else to think about it.

Here was the woman who had all the answers to all her unanswered question and she was just a few feet away.

She wanted to run, jump, scream but then she somehow managed to subdue herself and remain calm about it all. If there was one thing Li Jing had learned over time especially with all the issues, it was never to allow her emotions to get the best of her.

Taking in a deep breath, she took a stop just when she was three foot away from the lady and cleared her throat.

"Excuse me, ma, the CEO is here. Your daughter is here."

Li Jing pursed her lips, bringing her hands to her front and locking them close to her belly button as she inhaled deeply again.

Hearing this, she knew it was time. Just as the lady turned around, Li Jing's mouth fell open and her once anticipated face, changed into anger.

"YOU!" She did not hide her bitterness one bit. Rather she was disgusted by the mere sight of the being in front of her.

"Li Jing, my darling." Ding Jiaying said, taking a step closer which in turn caused Li Jing to take a step backwards.

"Stop it. Save it for who cares."

"Li Jing, daughter do not be like this to mother. You know how much u have missed you right? I love you. I miss my darling."

"Miss? Hahaa…" Li Jing burst into an uproar of laughter before turning serious instantly and looked around briefly. "I see what you are trying to do. Tsk, let me tell you something, Ding Jiaying, it wouldn't work."

"But Li Jing, you know your mother loves you." She gave off the saddened vibe, making all those present see Li Jing as the ungrateful child. After all that I have done for you, us this any way you treat your mother?"

She placed a hand on her chest and another on her head, in a show of pity. "Li Jing, I have been good to you all your life, why would you treat me this way as though you do not know me?"

"What an actor." Li Jing scoffed and folded her hands in front of her. "Carry on."

'Li Jing, this wasn't the way I brought you up. I am your mother."

"You are nothing as compared to the lady that birthed me. Call that word no more.

"Okay, perhaps I am not your biological mother and all, but where was your mother all these years?" By now, people had begun to gather close by to watch what was going on as the scenario was soon turning into something else...

"Or have you forgotten all those times when I used to be there? Then when my husband first brought you home without explanation, I became a mother to you. We clothed you, fed you, brought you up and trained you and this is how you show your gratitude?"

"It is true. I know this lady. She is Li Jing's mother."