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.

his

extended an invitation. “Do you want to

of chances to eat together. I need to head home and pack up now. Thanks, though.” Bai Rong

your account later.” With that, Lu Xingzhou wound up his car

Bai Rong was about to drive the car which Gu Mingchen left behind to the military base when her phone

from an unknown number. She answered it and inquired, “Hello? Who

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

curled her lips. “Sure. See

well. I wonder why she

me she’s

the hospital, Song Xiyu wasn’t there. There

told the caregivers, sending them away on

They filed out obediently.

seat.”

down without

Hailan revealed, “When I was locked up, I wondered if Chen would forget about me and fall for another woman. Looks like

to focus on your

help. I can’t think of anyone else who can

Rong gazed at her

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

her guard up against Zhou

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

Rong nodded.

She paused. “They allowed me to give birth to the child and ran

child now?” Bai Rong inquired, her

secret because I can’t afford to bring him up. It’s also embarrassing.

why do you need my help?”

reasonable person. He’ll grow up to be an excellent person under your guide. And please, don’t tell him

her eyes. Hmm, Zhou Hailan is

tell

I’ll try to find out where he is,” she

Can you keep this a secret from the others?”