Middle-aged tycoon: Twins come knocking on his door when he goes home for Chinese New Year

It was already 11 p.m. when Li Ze returned to his home in Beichen Garden.

He arranged everything at the flower shop, then went to the riverbank alone for a while to clear his head before leisurely returning.

I pushed open the door; the room was quiet.

Zhang Ruoran had already gone back to her house.

The doors to the two children's rooms were tightly closed, and there was not a sound.

Li Ze glanced at the time, shook his head, and smiled.

"These days, young people don't sleep until one or two in the morning. It's rare to see these two in my family sleeping so early."

He didn't disturb the child and tiptoed upstairs.

The soundproofing in this house is excellent; he can shower and sleep upstairs without anyone downstairs hearing a thing.

……

The next day was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

Li Ze got up as soon as it was dawn.

Today is the grand opening of Zeran Flower Shop, and also an important moment for him to show off his skills in front of Zhang Ruoran. He absolutely cannot mess things up.

He got ready at 7:30 and took a car straight to Han City Tiandi.

Shortly after, just after eight o'clock, Li Mengli got up.

This girl was unusually energetic today. After washing up, she shoveled her breakfast into her mouth in a few bites, then grabbed her bag and rushed out the door.

She didn't call a driver to take her; she simply hailed a taxi and headed straight to Mengli Driving School.

After all, there were so many handsome male instructors at the driving school who looked like celebrities waiting for her, and she didn't want to wait even a minute longer. She felt like she was missing out if she arrived late.

Li Menghan was left alone at home.

This kid couldn't sleep last night, tossing and turning until almost dawn before finally dozing off for a while, and then slept until nine o'clock.

Although his family members have all passed away, the chef team that Li Ze left behind is still here.

As soon as Li Menghan finished washing up and sat down at the dining table, a steaming bowl of hot dry noodles was served.

"Young master, please eat it while it's hot," the chef said politely.

Looking at the bowl of noodles and smelling the rich aroma of sesame paste, Li Menghan's stomach growled.

He picked up his chopsticks, stirred the food a couple of times, and began to eat heartily.

The noodles are chewy, the diced radish is crisp, and the sesame sauce is rich and creamy—the taste is absolutely amazing.

Little did he know that this seemingly ordinary bowl of hot dry noodles was made with the finest flour and specially supplied seasonings from China, costing five hundred yuan just for this one bowl.

Li Menghan ate while sighing inwardly.

Although that man named Li Ze is quite a bastard, abandoning his wife and children for so many years.

However, it must be admitted that he treated the mother and her two children very well this time he came back.

They live in big houses, eat meals prepared by top chefs, and are chauffeured around in luxury cars.

"Could it be that I've really misunderstood him too much?"

The moment the thought popped into her head, Li Menghan immediately shook her head vigorously, banishing it.

"No! Li Menghan, wake up!"

"This is the sugar-coated bullet that man created! It's all an illusion!"

"If you surrender so easily and are bought off by this little bit of material wealth, then what about all the grievances and hardships your mother has endured over the past eighteen years?"

He took a big bite of the noodles in his mouth, forcing himself to harden his heart.

However, his father's situation is not his top priority right now.

Right now, all he can think about is Dai Yuqian.

These past few days, he has been unable to eat or drink, and his thoughts are always on her.

Why?

Why do people who were so sweet one day break up the next?

Moreover, they didn't even give a proper reason, and even returned the expensive phone.

This is very abnormal.

"No matter what, I'm going to go and find out the truth today."

Li Menghan put down her chopsticks, her eyes hardening.

The last time he went to Pinganli Community, he only dared to stand downstairs and didn't dare to go up and knock on the door.

But this time it's different.

He didn't want to suffer like this anymore, without understanding why.

"I want to be brave like a man this once!"

……

10:30 a.m.

Li Menghan arrived at Pinganli Community by car and stood downstairs at Dai Yuqian's house.

Because he had been blocked on WeChat and by phone, he wasn't sure if Dai Yuqian was home or not.

But whether she is there or not, even if he waits at her doorstep until dark, he still has to get an answer.

He took a deep breath and walked into the old residential building.

I climbed the stairs step by step and stood in front of that familiar security door.

The anger and impulsiveness I felt on the way here suddenly dissipated considerably when I actually faced this door and thought about the girl who might appear behind it.

Instead, a sense of tension and unease arose.

What if she doesn't want to see me?

What if her parents kick me out?

Li Menghan hesitated at the door for a while, but finally gritted her teeth and knocked on the door.

"Thump, thump, thump."

A short while later, footsteps could be heard coming from inside the door.

With a "click," the door opened.

Dai Yuqian, as expected, did not appear; instead, it was Dai Yuqian's mother who opened the door.

When Dai's mother saw Li Menghan standing at the door, she was visibly taken aback for a moment, then a warm smile spread across her face:

"Oh, it's Menghan! What brings you here? Come in, come in!"

Clearly, Dai's mother was unaware of what had happened between the two children and still thought they were getting along well.

Li Menghan felt a little awkward and didn't go in. Instead, she politely asked:

"Auntie, Happy New Year. Um... Is Sisi home? I'm here to see her."

"Yes, yes, she's in her room."

Dai's mother turned and shouted into the house:

"Sisi! Come out quickly! Menghan is here to see you!"

A few seconds later, Dai Yuqian's door opened.

She was wearing loungewear, her hair was a little messy, her face looked haggard, and her eyes were a little swollen.

When she saw Li Menghan at the door, her body stiffened visibly, and a hint of panic and pain flashed in her eyes.

Dai's mother, unaware of the situation, was still calling out:

"What are you two doing standing at the door? Come in and chat! Auntie will cut some fruit for you."

Li Menghan looked at Dai Yuqian, forced a smile, and said to Dai's mother:

"No need, Auntie. I'd like to go for a walk with Qianqian. I have something I want to talk to her about alone."

Having been through similar experiences, Dai's mother, seeing this, assumed the young couple wanted to whisper something to each other, and said with a smile:

"Alright, alright, you guys go ahead. Remember to come back for lunch!"

"Okay, Auntie."

Li Menghan responded, then looked at Dai Yuqian without saying a word, reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her downstairs.

Dai Yuqian struggled for a moment, but she was no match for his strength, and in the end she could only reluctantly follow him downstairs.

The two of them walked one after the other to a less crowded street behind the residential area.

A cold wind blew by, swirling up a few fallen leaves from the ground.

Li Menghan released her grip, turned around, and looked at the girl she deeply loved in front of her.

"Sissi".

Li Menghan's voice trembled slightly, but she still forced herself to ask the question:

"Tell me, why did you break up with me the day before yesterday?"

"Is there some misunderstanding? Or did I do something wrong?"

Dai Yuqian lowered her head, looking at her toes, not daring to look Li Menghan in the eye.

She felt deeply guilty towards Li Menghan.

Although she was threatened and forced into that breakup by a stranger, it was a forced breakup.

But these past few days she's been thinking that after what happened, she's no longer pure, and she really doesn't deserve Meng Han's pure and innocent love.

He came knocking again this time; he's definitely not giving up.

If you don't give him a reason to give up, he will definitely keep pestering you and continue to suffer.

However, she absolutely could not say what exactly happened to her in the hotel that night.

That was a disgrace to her, and something that would destroy Li Menghan's dignity.

Dai Yuqian took a deep breath and raised her head.

Her eyes turned cold, even carrying a hint of determination.

Do you want to know why?

Li Menghan took a step forward and said urgently:

"Yes! I came to you to get to the bottom of all this! As long as you tell me, no matter what difficulties we face, we can face them together!"

Looking at his sincere face, Dai Yuqian felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.

But she gritted her teeth and coldly said:

"Alright, I'll tell you then."

"Actually, there were no difficulties or misunderstandings."

"I cheated on you, do you believe me?"