Chapter 2881: I Want to Jump Into the Sea
"Mom, how much are these things worth?" Li Mingxi asked curiously.
There was nothing unspeakable between mother and daughter.
Li’s mother didn’t hide it from her, "At least a hundred million."
Li Mingxi widened her eyes in shock, "That much?"
The Li Family may have money, but they didn’t have much cash on hand, as much had been invested.
Her mother’s jewelry alone was worth a hundred million, so Li Mingxi was naturally surprised.
Li’s mother smiled and said, "It’s not much. I’ve kept a part of it to give to Mingchen’s future wife. These are all for you."
"For me?!"
Li’s mother nodded, "These are your dowry. I’ll give them all to you on your wedding day."
Li Mingxi hurriedly put down the brooch, her eyes turning red.
"Mom, keep them for yourself..."
"I’m keeping them for you. What do I need them for? Besides, I’m old, I don’t need so many jewels. You can have them and they’ll last you decades."
Li Mingxi felt distressed.
She simply couldn’t tell her mother that she wouldn’t get married.
Li’s mother didn’t know her thoughts, and she lightly patted her hand, "These jewels of mine have been kept for over a decade, you should get married soon so they can be given out sooner."
"Mom, if I don’t get married now, will you think I’m unfilial?" Li Mingxi asked softly.
Li’s mother deliberately nodded, "Yes, it’s very unfilial. To have us worry about your marriage at our age. I’m really afraid I might die without seeing a grandchild..."
"Mom, I’m sorry!" Li Mingxi suddenly hugged her mother and burst into tears.
Li’s mother thought she was just too moved.
In fact, Li Mingxi felt not only moved but also extremely guilty.
She really hated her own unfilial behavior, causing her parents so much worry.
But, she just couldn’t bring herself to marry...
She had already decided to marry anyone haphazardly, and Li Qian was her best choice.
But she didn’t dare do it because it would deeply hurt Xiao Lang.
She could only choose none, trying her best to minimize the harm to Xiao Lang.
But not hurting Xiao Lang meant hurting her family...
Li Mingxi really didn’t know what to do.
...
By the time she left home, it was already afternoon.
Li Mingxi drove aimlessly on the road.
She didn’t know where to go, nor did she know what to do.
As it grew darker, Li Mingxi’s car passed by the entrance of the Wanderer’s Restaurant and quickly left.
She was only there to take a look, without any other intentions.
But looking resulted in an aching heart, feeling even more uncomfortable.
Outside the Wanderer’s Restaurant, a sign read closed for the day.
But there were clearly people inside.
She knew Xiao Lang was waiting for her inside; yet she lacked the courage and right to go in.
Li Mingxi drove to the seaside and bought a lot of beer.
She sat on the beach, watching the sunset and drinking beer. Soon, she drank a lot and became somewhat drunk.
As she drank, her phone rang, and Li Mingxi thought it was Xiao Lang calling.
Seeing it was Li Qian calling, Li Mingxi felt very disappointed inside.
"Hello..." Li Mingxi answered the call.
"I heard today is your birthday, so I called specially to wish you a happy birthday." Li Qian said with a smile.
Li Mingxi hiccuped from the alcohol, "Thanks..."
"You’re drunk?" Li Qian asked concernedly, "You seem like you’re in a pretty bad mood too."
"Yes, I’m in a bad mood. Li Qian, I want to jump into the sea..."