Chapter 157 - Don't Bother

Shi Enxi ended up scoffing upon hearing Lu Mengjie's question. "There's no changing his mind, Mengmeng. By this time, I'm sure that you already know how bad his sister complex is towards you."

"It's not that bad," he refuted but not totally denying it which made his sister chuckle.

"I wonder about that." She reached out her hand to pat her brother's head. She was lucky enough to have a brother like him even if they were only related because of their mothers. There were half-siblings who never got along with each other. They competed even with their inheritance. Some even go as far as to kill each other.

Competing with Xia Liqin? Lu Mengjie would rather give him all her inheritance than have a bad relationship with her brother. 

"Besides, Enxi-jiejie is old enough to take care of herself." The man crossed his arms and huffed. "I'm not going to babysit her anymore if they're not going to pay me."

"I don't need you to 'babysit' me in the first place," she refuted. "It's Mello who wanted it."

Lu Mengjie ended up chuckling as she watched the two bicker with each other. She stretched out her arm to hold Shi Enxi's hand as she gently said, "I hope you can visit us from time to time."

She didn't tell them yet about her plans of going back to the mainland. She didn't have to especially when she knew that they have their own problems to take care of.

"If I did, I'm afraid others might end up finding you here. I can't guarantee that your…" she paused and eyed Xia Liqin before continuing, "ex-fiance won't be able to find you. Qinqing being here with you is enough. At least this time, he can make sure that you will be well hidden from the people that are searching for you, including your father."

Lu Mengjie's lips were stretched into a thin line at the mention of her father. She missed him. Aside from that, she hasn't told them yet that she has already met Si Hongqi. She hasn't told them the entire truth about their relationship. She could only make herself look guilty and make them think that she was bothered by her 'ex-fiance'. She knew that she needed to come out and tell them the truth about her real relationship with her childhood friend. There was never an engagement between them. He never became her fiance or her boyfriend.

Shi Enxi ended up receiving a scolding gaze from her nephew for reminding his sister of her 'ex-fiance'. Little did they know that it was all a façade.

The other woman sighed. She didn't want to give them any more trouble so she casually replied, "oh well, it's not like I can do something about it now, right?"

"No, you will be able to do something about it once you gain all your memories back," Shi Enxi corrected. "The Lu Mengjie we all know is the type of person who won't let anyone stop her from doing what she wants."

"Except for Sisi," Xia Liqin added. "He's the only one who can handle you well… and also me, of course." He refused to believe that Han Yizhou could tame his sister as Si Hongqi did. He couldn't bring himself to trust the man even if he was his uncle. He was just… different. His instincts were telling him to never trust that guy even if he was already his sister's husband. 

On the other hand, Lu Mengjie couldn't help but wonder what made these two convinced that she only listened to Si Hongqi? Well yeah, he may be older than her but that wasn't the reason why she behaved whenever she was with him.

…

While the trio was busy talking, Bai Jingye who was sitting nearby heard all their conversation. He was checking his phone from time to time. Lu Mengjie may have said that she was going to leave her son with her brother but if it was going to be a person who has knowledge of taking care of children, Bella Qin was going to be the best choice.

His back was facing Lu Mengjie's table since he knew that Xia Liqin would be able to recognize him so easily if he was sitting the opposite way. Just by listening to their conversation, he could already tell that the other man did not like his family after what happened to his sister.

Two hours later, Bai Jingye stood up by the time Lu Mengjie's relatives left the place. He walked towards her and said, "Bella's taken your son."

"Good. They didn't have any complications on their way, right?"

"Actually… " he paused and sighed. "Yes. It seemed like my grandfather had them followed instead of us."

"Of course he will. He knew that my son would be the only card he had against me."

"Bella Qin… she's not a simple woman, is she?" He inquired.

The side of Lu Mengjie's lips curled up into a smirk. A sinister glint flashed in her eyes. "How many men did she almost kill?"

…

Two hours ago, Bella Qin was inside the car that Nine was driving. Little Peanut was sleeping comfortably in the baby seat at the back.

They were on their way to the airport when Nine noticed two black cars following them.

"We're being followed," he informed. He was planning on increasing the speed and to try to lose them but was surprised when she heard the woman say, "stop the car in an alley."

"Eh?"

The woman flashed him a smile. "I can't have us getting into a car accident. Stop the car in a secluded place and I'll handle them.

Nine pursed his lips and was hesitant to obey her. There were two black cars following them. He may have the skills to beat up men but if they were outnumbered and he had to make sure to protect Bella and the baby, things could get difficult for him. Aside from that, the men following them could be skilled people.

"I can lose them." He tried to change her mind.

"Don't bother. I don't like speeding so let me handle them."