"Why isn't anyone here at this time?"
Li Si's face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal and softly explained their pre-arranged excuse with Leng Mochen, "She had an urgent matter back in her hometown and took leave yesterday to handle it!"
If they told Mrs. Leng the truth, who knows what might happen, so this explanation was the best they could manage for now.
"Oh, I see! Alright, Sisi, you go ahead and get to work, don't worry about us!" Mrs. Leng didn't think much of it.
Leng Ning smiled and said, "Sis-in-law, let me help you out! Mom and the others can watch the child."
"Sure, that sounds good!"
After Li Si and Leng Ning headed upstairs, Mrs. Leng suddenly felt her necklace tighten around her neck.
She looked down to see Buding giggling in her arms, his chubby little hands clutching her sapphire necklace and trying to stuff it into his curious mouth.
She quickly stopped him, "Oh, my precious grandson! You can't eat this!"
