You Owe Me, My Love

After listening to Cheng Jinrong, Bai Rong realized he was in the know.

“I’m only doing my job,” said Bai Rong with a smirk.

“Good. I suddenly regret introducing him to you,” replied Cheng Jinrong. It seemed like he was insinuating something.

Bai Rong didn’t press on, but she guessed her previous prediction was correct.

Lu Xingzhou arrived after eleven o ‘clock. He was all smiles and polite to Bai Rong now. “I’m sorry for showing up late. I met up with a friend earlier and got stuck in traffic on the way here.”

“Let’s get to the point,” came Bai Rong’s curt reply.

“I agree. May I know when you will be able to head to Jadeborough?” asked Lu Xingzhou politely.

“You’re from Jadeborough?” Bai Rong was stunned to learn that fact. After all, Jadeborough wasn’t a provincial capital.

“Jadeborough’s my hometown. My wife and children are there. Normally, I’ll spend my weekends there. But if it’s a routine check, I might stay there for a longer period,” explained Lu Xingzhou.

“Got it. I can leave by tomorrow. I’ll draw up a contract at the research institute later. Please wait for me. I hope you can transfer the first payment before I depart.” Bai Rong stated her requests clearly.

Lu Xingzhou gave her a nod and smiled. “Sure. We can head there now.”

Bai Rong eyed Lu Xingzhou doubtfully.

He’s a totally different man today. Why isn’t he asking about the details? This is strange.

Is there another reason for him to be so easygoing?

Soon, Bai Rong and Lu Xingzhou arrived at her research institute.

She decided to bring him here to show him that the research institute was legal and legit, so he would put his guard down.

Lu Xingzhou simply stayed in his car and waited for Bai Rong.

After printing out the agreement in her office, Bai Rong brought it to him.

penned his signature without

extended an invitation.

together. I

be transferred to your account later.” With that, Lu Xingzhou wound up his car window

to drive the car which Gu Mingchen left behind to the military base when her phone

was a call from an unknown number. She answered it and inquired, “Hello?

Hailan. Can you come to the hospital this afternoon? I want

curled her lips. “Sure.

wonder why she wants

me she’s

arrived at the hospital, Song Xiyu wasn’t there.

some food.” Zhou Hailan told the caregivers, sending

They filed out obediently.

a seat.” Zhou Hailan

Rong sat down without a

“When I was locked up, I wondered if Chen would forget about me and fall for another woman. Looks like my intuition were right. You’re younger, prettier, curvier, and smarter than

You need to focus

of anyone else who

Rong gazed

can help her. Unless it’s about her mental health,

put her guard up against

Rong said nothing, Zhou Hailan shot her a worried glance. “Can

nodded. “Go

I was locked up, my captors gang-raped me until I got pregnant.” She paused. “They allowed me to give birth to the child and ran a

Bai Rong inquired, her brows

a secret because I can’t afford to bring him up. It’s also embarrassing. I dare not let Chen know I once gave birth to a child

do you need my help?” Bai Rong gazed at

my son and adopt him. After spending time with you, I think you’re a reasonable person. He’ll grow up to be an excellent

narrowed her eyes. Hmm, Zhou Hailan is

would she tell me about her

find out where

this a secret from the others?”