Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 45 - 43: The Swindler Yin Xian

Li Si went to the Han Family the next afternoon, chatting with Yin Qi in the living room.

"Li Si, don’t mind, my mother-in-law should wake up soon!" Yin Qi warmly entertained Li Si. On the redwood coffee table were exquisite tea sets and fresh fruits.

"No problem, Sister Qi, I’m just here to see you guys, I’m heading back to North City tomorrow. It’s almost New Year’s, and I booked my ticket in advance!"

"You’re always in such a hurry. I was thinking of taking you and Beibei out for a bit! Beibei’s been missing you!" Beibei’s been mentioning Li Si several times.

"I might come again after the New Year! Sister Qi, how’s Aunt Han doing lately?" Li Si was quite concerned about this issue, wanting to check how effective a bottle of water Brother Leng gave was after the New Year.

"My mother-in-law’s been good lately, you know that private dining place you went to? Our family doctor Doctor Zhang went there specially, and he couldn’t stop praising it. You all are really in for a treat there!"

"Really? Then I’ll make sure to go there a few more times when I get back!" Li Si was secretly delighted.

Just then a voice came from upstairs, "Is Little Li Si here?"

Li Si stood up and saw Mrs. Han coming downstairs in a dark red embroidered sweater dress, looking healthier than last time, with a glossy complexion. It seems the river water really is potent.

"Aunt Han, I came to see you!"

"You’re always so polite, come sit down quickly." Mrs. Han affectionately took her hand and sat her down, engaging in some small talk.

After chatting for a while, Li Si took out the prepared gifts from her bag and gave them to the elderly lady and Yin Qi.

The gift for the elderly lady was a Jade Buddha pendant, and Yin Qi received a flower-shaped pendant, both purchased after New Year’s from the largest jade shop in North City, soaking in river water for days, and only taken out last night.

Although the jade quality hadn’t changed much, they were eye-catching. The transparent, delicate appearance and smooth touch showcased the pendants’ exquisite beauty.

The elderly lady took them gratefully, gently stroking them, muttering, "You’re still in school and not earning money yet. Why buy these things?"

"That’s right, Li Si, you should take them back, we don’t lack these, you’re young, don’t waste money!"

Yin Qi also advised. With her family’s condition and perspective, such low-grade items were not impressive, but she didn’t show it.

"Aunt Han, Sister Qi, if you don’t accept them, I’ll be upset! Weren’t you the one who asked Brother Yin to give me a Jade Bracelet on New Year’s Day? That’s much more valuable than these!"

The elderly lady and Yin Qi were both taken aback, "Yin Xian said that?"

Li Si noticed something was off, "Yeah!" She said, taking out the box from her bag and showing it to them.

Yin Qi was surprised, she recognized this bracelet, Yin Xian originally bought it as a birthday gift for his girlfriend, but they broke up later, and it was never given. She had accompanied to pick it out.

How did this bracelet end up with Li Si! Could it be? Yin Qi thought and felt it was impossible. For what she knew of her brother, he would never do anything unreliable. But then how to explain the current situation? It was too puzzling!

Mrs. Han, experienced and composed, showed nothing on the surface, but pondered internally: What was this boy playing at? Could he fancy this girl Li Si?

The atmosphere turned awkward and tense, Li Si was frustrated that Yin Xian was lying, making such a mess now! How embarrassing!

"Li Si, don’t mind it, our Xiao Xian has been playful since childhood. He probably sees you like a sister and gave you a gift, don’t take it too seriously!

He’s always been like this, loves giving little girls things! We’re used to it! Also, this bracelet was bought earlier, I accompanied him! It was intended for his girlfriend then. Who knew they’d have a misunderstanding and that girl moved abroad for studies, she’ll be back soon!

No worries, Li Si, you just wear it, it was bought at an auction, quite good quality!" Yin Qi explained with a smile, but there was a subtle disdain in her eyes toward Li Si.

"Yes, Li Si, this rascal does all sorts of things now that he’s grown. Luckily you came today, otherwise, how would you know the truth about the bracelet, misunderstandings of intentions wouldn’t be good, right?"

"Hehe, yes!" Li Si weakly smiled, feeling everything was so awkward?

After chatting a bit more, Li Si got up to leave.

Once she left the Han residence, she called Yin Xian.

It rang a few times before he answered, there were some chaotic noises on his side, likely he was outside.

"Hello, Li Si? Where have you been lately?" Yin Xian’s voice was a bit hoarse, probably a result of drinking quite a bit.

"Me? I’m at a nice place! I’m right outside Aunt Han’s house now!" Li Si grit her teeth saying.

"You’re in Beijing? It’s almost New Year’s, what are you doing there?" Yin Xian’s voice sounded a bit anxious.

"Why do you care? I want to ask, Yin Xian, didn’t you say on New Year’s Day that the jade bracelet was sent to me by Aunt Han, how did it suddenly become from you? Seriously, messing with people like this?"

"Li Si, let me explain, I didn’t mean to deceive you, it was truly meant as a gift from me. Didn’t you refuse at first? So I just said it was sent by Aunt Han, thinking I’ll tell you the truth later. Who would’ve thought you’d go to Beijing before New Year’s!"

"Enough, don’t say anymore, I’m just a fool, believing everyone’s words. When I get back tomorrow, let’s meet, and I’ll return it!"

"Don’t, once it’s given to you, it’s yours, what kind of matter is it if you return it?"

"I don’t care what you say, I’m hanging up. I’ll call you when I get back, if you don’t take it back, I’ll send it to Jia Yuejing, I know where his restaurant is now!" She angrily hung up, still fuming, it took her some distance to get a taxi.

At the same time, she felt uneasy about what Yin Qi said, all that brother-sister, ex-girlfriend, auction business, couldn’t she directly say she doesn’t deserve it?

Li Si sensed they must think she was having delusions, fancying Yin Xian!

The world of the rich is so complex, she really couldn’t comprehend it, seems better to keep a distance in the future.

After Li Si left, Mrs. Han raised her doubts, "Could your brother be interested in that girl Li Si?"

"Impossible! I’ve never seen him show any such interest. Besides, his heart is still set on Weiwei! He wouldn’t fancy Li Si! My mom wouldn’t agree either!"

Yin Qi chatted with the elder lady a while longer and then went to their respective rooms.

Yin Qi searched her phone contacts for a long time, deciding against calling mom, as things weren’t clear yet. If she mentioned it, with her mother’s nature she would press Yin Xian hard. If there was nothing initially, pushing him might backfire, leading to losses.

Finally, she hesitated but ended up calling Yin Xuan who was far abroad, seeking her opinion.

After some pleasantries, Yin Qi began, "Xiao Xuan, there’s something to tell you. Recently, your brother seems a bit off! Today’s matter, it was amusing! He gave the bracelet meant for Weiwei to the girl who helped us find the child a few days ago!"

"Sis, are you serious? What is my brother thinking? Was it just a random giveaway or does he have motives, you should find out, right?"

"Who knows! The most puzzling part is, he didn’t say he was sending it himself. Claimed it was on behalf of my mother-in-law; what do you make of that?"

"Maybe he just found the girl cute and casually gave it away!" Yin Xuan was unfazed, having heard occasionally about that girl from her sister, she came from a modest background, her parents were gone, definitely not the kind of girlfriend her brother would blindly choose.

"My intuition feels odd, there’s something I haven’t told you! Recently, we all went to a ski resort with Beibei, and during photos, those two standing together looked really well-matched!"