Rebirth: Inheriting Millions In The Eighties
Chapter 482 - 480 Coming Soon_1

Chapter 482: Chapter 480 Coming Soon_1

But his individual encouragement still stirred inexplicable emotions in her heart.

These small emotions clawed at her heart incessantly, like the scratches of a cat.

She suppressed this strange feeling, looking down, "Thank you for the encouragement, Manager Lu."

He smiled and added, "Don’t mention it, I have high hopes for you."

His tone became gentle again.

Tao Tao’s heartbeat couldn’t help but speed up.

"I, I will definitely work hard and not let you down." Facing such high regard from her leader, Tao Tao immediately expressed her determination.

"I believe you."

Lu Fan nodded, his gaze still soft.

It wasn’t until Tao Tao left that Lu Fan calmed down and realized he had done something quite inexplicable.

Why had he personally called Tao Tao over just to say keep it up?

Even if he didn’t want to admit it, Lu Fan had to acknowledge that he seemed to have special feelings for Tao Tao.

Was it love?

Never having been in love, Lu Fan couldn’t help but frown, feeling troubled.

It seems he needed to seek advice from someone experienced.

After leaving the office, Tao Tao saw Yuncheng standing not far away.

"Taozi!" she hurried over, "Let’s go have lunch together, oh right, what exactly did Manager Lu talk to you about?"

She asked seemingly casually during the meal.

Tao Tao sipped the corner of her lips, smiled involuntarily, and then responded, "Manager Lu didn’t talk about anything in particular, just told me to keep it up!"

"Isn’t he strange? He called me out alone just to say that," Tao Tao couldn’t help but complain.

"Is, is that so." Hearing this, Yuncheng tightened her grip on her chopsticks, and her complexion didn’t look as good as before.

As the saying goes, the observer sees more than the game players.

Tao Tao didn’t understand why Lu Fan would encourage her individually, but how could she not understand?

It must be that Manager Lu had taken a liking to her!

What made her, Tao Tao, worthy of Lu Fan’s affection?

A divorced woman, a castoff shoe, burdened with a child and debts—was she worthy?

Yuncheng was seething with jealousy deep down.

Manager Lu was the man she liked!

She would never let her snatch him away!

"Taozi, what’s wrong with you?" Tao Tao noticed her unease and couldn’t help but ask with suspicion.

Not wanting to break with her just yet, Yuncheng quickly said, "Nothing, just had a stomach ache for a moment, but I’m fine now, let’s hurry up and eat, we still have dance practice this afternoon."

"Right." Seeing she was okay now, Tao Tao didn’t ask anything more.

At the same time, Lu Fan had arranged to meet Xia Ningxing at an upscale restaurant near the company.

"You stingy thing, what made you think to invite me for a meal?" Ningxing swirled the red wine in her hand while looking at the preoccupied man across from her.

Usually, Lu Fan would’ve flirted back with her.

But this time, Lu Fan lifted his gaze seriously and asked,

"Sister-in-law, what does it feel like to be in love with Tingli?"

Hearing this, Ningxing couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "What else can it feel like? Of course, it’s being happy when I see him, missing him when I don’t."

She said, lifting the corners of her lips.

Is that so?

What about him?

Lu Fan couldn’t help but ponder.

Now that he thought about it, he seemed very happy when he saw Tao Tao.

When he didn’t see her, he would miss her, then sneak downstairs to watch her in secret.

He even often used the pretext of providing benefits to the staff to buy Little Sweetie some snacks and toys.

"What’s wrong with you?" Ningxing noticed his odd behavior, took a sip of wine, and teased, "Could it be that the great Manager Lu has someone he likes?"

"Tsk, I remember someone declared on their first day at the company, saying emotions would only interfere with work, and that he would never date."

"But now, it seems someone is about to slap his own face!"

Xia Ningxing clicked her tongue, her eyes brimming with mockery.

Hehe, she always knew those who talk too big are bound to be humbled.

Look, here’s a perfect example.

"Ahem!" Lu Fan choked, took a tissue, and wiped the corner of his mouth: "I, I’m not dating anyone."

As he spoke, his eyes visibly flickered.

Xia Ningxing smelled something out of the ordinary.

"So, who is the person you like?"

Bringing up the subject, Xia Ningxing couldn’t help but be a bit curious. She hadn’t seen him get close to anyone in the company - could it be someone from outside?

"I, I don’t like anyone." The usually sarcastic Lu Fan stuttered in denial before swiftly making an excuse: "I need to use the restroom."

"Hold on, you can run if you want, but did you settle the bill?"

Xia Ningxing grabbed him before he could leave, as if she wouldn’t let him go unless he had paid.

It was he who had offered to treat her, and for that, she had deliberately ordered a bunch of expensive items to extort him.

If he ran off, wouldn’t she be shooting herself in the foot?

Lu Fan pulled a face in silent exasperation: "Relax and eat, I’ve already paid."

"Alright, now you can get lost." Xia Ningxing’s expression changed in a heartbeat, she let go of him, and continued to enjoy her meal with relish.

She preferred dining alone to eating with him.

Because when she was alone, she could eat everything herself, without sharing!

Lu Fan: "..."

This woman! Unbelievable!

He shot her an irritated glance, picked up his suit jacket, and left the restaurant.

Xia Ningxing indulged herself all alone.

...

Half a month later, the first round of the dance competition with Tao Tao and the others officially kicked off.

Xia Ningxing just happened to have time, so she joined Lu Fan and Aunt Lu in leading the team to the competition.

Upon arrival, Xia Ningxing and the others went backstage.

Changing clothes, applying makeup, getting dressed.

Soon, the dance competition began in earnest.

Xia Ningxing and her companions took their seats in the audience.

Tao Tao was in luck, drawing the final performance slot, so there was still some time before her turn.

At that moment, backstage.

Yuncheng’s eyes flashed with envy, but then she took Tao Tao’s hand with a smile: "Taozi, you’re so lucky to be the closing act. You’ll definitely outshine everyone."

"Your number’s also quite good, the sixth to perform, wish you smooth sailing," Tao Tao comforted.

Yuncheng didn’t care for that.

Everyone knows being the finale is the best.

What’s the use of six!

Hypocritical woman!

Heh!

Because Yuncheng herself was the kind to say one thing and mean another, she naturally assumed Tao Tao was the same.

But whether or not it’s the closing act isn’t important; whether she can survive tonight is yet to be seen!

Yuncheng seemed to think of something, the smile in her eyes deepening.

Finally!

Almost immediately!

Tao Tao’s moment to take the stage and dance is here!!