Ten Years of Yearning. My Love, Let Me Protect You.

Su Mengsi strolled in with her usual attitude. When others saw her, they quieted down for a few seconds but then they continued their chatting. 

Wei Airan stiffened when she saw her from the corner of her eye. She looked up, eyeing the woman, even though she felt angry because Yan Ruomin had tried to kill her son, she couldn't tell Su Mengsi to leave before a room full of guests. 

When Su Mengsi came, her eyes fell on Luo Lixi first. She walked ahead and stopped right before Luo Lixi. It seemed as of she tried to say something badly but controlled herself. The old lady took off her big black glasses elegantly as she smiled, "We meet again, Luo Lixi."

Luo Lixi knew that Su Mengsi was one of Wei Airan's friends but she didn't know other matters related to her or Yan Ruomin. Nonetheless, she smiled back and greeted her, "Hello, aunty. Welcome."

Chi Bainian saw them from the corner of her eyes. Suddenly, she lifted her face and tucked away her bangs as she asked in both startled and surprised expressions, "Mengsi, you have come?! I didn't know you would come."

Hearing her, the other people momentarily piped down and turned towards them. Even though they didn't want to be noticed, Su Mengsi still noticed the gossip and mockery for her in their eyes.

Su Mengsi chuckled broadly and folded her black goggles. She didn't ask if she should sit in the seat where Luo Lixi was standing and directly sat down. 

Then she turned towards Chi Bainian and asked in confusion, "Why won't I come? Like you all, I have also gotten the invitation for tonight's wedding reception of the newly married couple."

Luo Lixi glanced around and saw that there wasn't any place for her to sit down. Thus she went beside her mother-in-law and stood properly. Wei Airan smiled calmly and let out, "It's good that you have come. You were the only one who was missing."

Su Mengsi nodded and said, "How can I not? After all, it's Sheng Ruming's wedding reception. I have seen the boy grow up with my son. He's like another son figure to me...."

Hearing her, Wei Airan felt guilty. All their sons had been close friends and now because of Su Mengsi's daughter's stupid action, she had turned cold for a second. She sighed inwardly, 'I was so middle headed. After all, when I was worried about his marriage, she had helped the most…'

The guarded expression from her eyes reduced a little. Many people were eyeing Luo Lixi for a long time. Looking at Wei Airan's soft expression, Madam Mu, who was invited today, took the courage and asked Luo Lixi, "Girl, today is such an eventful day. Where is your family?"

Hearing her, Madam Li also chirped in, "I was also thinking the same. Many people have already arrived. But I didn't see anyone from your side or the Long City. What about your family members or your grandfather?"

All the people were staring at Luo Lixi for the answer. They already knew that Luo Corporation got another CEO before her marriage and they were more interested in knowing the inside story. Also, many of them had daughters or single ladies in their family's. 

Thus, they were always curious about any matter related to a single, good man from a wealthy family like them. By that the high social circle of the Ming city would get something to discuss.

Luo Lixi wanted to reply but she hesitated. Not many people didn't know Luo Qintian's conditions. Also, if the words got out that he had a mild heart attack then it might attract unnecessary attention to him and more like gossip that she would loathe. Also lying wasn't a feasible option either. 

Wei Airan saw her hesitation and took the lead to reply, "Her grandfather's health isn't like us. Doctor has forbidden him to travel. Thus, he didn't come."

Wei Airan told the truth but didn't disclose everything. Luo Lixi showed a grateful smile. Madam Mu nodded and then sighed. "Old people, ah~ My mother is also not in a good shape. She has to stay in bed most of the time."

Wei Airan patted on her hands intimately, "Must be hard on you."

Su Mengsi saw the scene. Rather than joining them, her eyes were locked on Luo Lixi. Watching her looking so stunning and being dressed up so meticulously, she became gloomy, bleak and jealous. 

On top of that, when she noticed the ornaments Luo Lixi was wearing, her eyes stopped for a second. She clenched her palm and thought in remorse, 'Wei Airan, back then I wanted it so much yet you didn't give it to me. Yet now, you gave it away to this woman so easily?!'

Luo Lixi noticed the look of Su Mengsi. Being stared so blatantly, she became shy. Madam Li saw this and again asked, "What about her brother? Or relatives?"

"He... isn't present in the country. And my relatives, they are coming. It takes quite a long time to reach." Luo Lixi answered. All the ladies were more interested in her family but they had an understanding look. 

They nodded and then began to familiarise themselves with her. Shortly after, Luo Tiankong, his wife Chen Yuyan and daughter Luo Minwei, executive and Luo Lixi's distant uncle Luo Biwun arrived. Thus, after a while, the reception began with the two groups of people from both sides.

… 

The wedding reception was held in the big garden of the Sheng villa. It was nearly 11:11 pm. Luo Lixi's was drunk a little. She glanced at the man beside her who was still giving her wine in a little glass enthusiastically. 

Even though the quantity was small, she still became drunk a little, her sanity was there. While others were busy eating and talking, she took this chance and whispered, "Ruming, I will be back in a while."

Sheng Ruming didn't ask where she was going. He murmured with a calm face, "Then return early."

"Hm." Luo Lixi bounced her head cutely and left the place. She saw the maid who had helped her in the afternoon to dress up for the wedding reception. She went to her and tugged at her arm. "Where is my purse?"

The maid thought for a while and then replied, "It may be in that room. Should I bring it for you, Young Madam?"

"No need."

Luo Lixi hurriedly went to the second floor and entered the room Wei Airan had prepared for her. She saw the purse at the dressing table and went ahead. Then, she called Aunt Zhu.

"Grandma, it's me." Luo Lixi said and then asked, "Is grandfather awake?"

"No, miss." Aunt Zhu said.

"Oh, then…" While Luo Lixi was talking on the phone, the door opened with a creak. Su Mengsi saw Luo Lixi alone and entered the room silently. 

Luo Lixi froze and turned around, only to see a gloomy Su Mengsi who was walking towards her. She kept her eyes on the old lady and murmured, "Grandma, someone is here. I will call tomorrow."

"Okay, miss. Please take care of yourself." Aunt Zhu said and then put down the phone. 

Luo Lixi placed the phone on the dressing table and asked politely, "Aunty Su, do you need something?"

Su Mengsi stopped just some inches away from Luo Lixi and looked at her intensely. Then her lips moved with much difficulty, "Yes, I truly need something."

"What?" Luo Lixi asked. 

"My daughter…" Su Mengsi whispered. 

"Wh… what?!" Luo Lixi's calm face cracked when she heard it. 'Daughter? She wants her daughter from me?!'

Su Mengsi clenched her palms tightly and she took a large breath. Suddenly she fell down on her knees. "My daughter… Sheng Ruming has imprisoned my daughter…" 

Large amount of tears fell from Su Mengsi's eyes as she stared at the ground. Luo Lixi was flustered by her sudden act and stepped back subconsciously. She rubbed her temple and thought, 'Am I hallucinating? Why would someone kneel down before me?!'

Looking down at the woman who was murmuring such shocking words, she realised that it was reality and couldn't stay calm, she crouched down in alarm. 

"Aunt… aunty. What are you saying?! Please get up!" Luo Lixi grabbed her arms and tried to make her stand but Su Mengsi suddenly grabbed her back tightly. 

She cried out in a whimper, "Sheng Ruming, he... has hidden away my daughter, Yan Ruomin. You, can you please tell him to release her? She isn't well…" 

The more Su Mengsi said, the more she cried. When Yan Ruomin was taken away, Xiao Huang called her and told her that Yan Ruomin would be his 'guest' for a few days and not to worry. 

Su Mengsi was scared and panicked. She had asked her husband for help but he told her to go to Yan Luhan. Yan Luhan didn't even pick her phone, everything went to vain when she had put lots of effort to coax Yan Luhan through the call. When she called Wei Airan, it was always busy.