Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife
Chapter 144: How Could It Be You?

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: How Could It Be You?

At this time, it was already past ten o’clock at night. In this rather cold winter night, this alley was empty except for the two of them.

As soon as she got off the car, Le Tong deliberately quickened her pace, clearly hearing the footsteps behind her catching up. Soon, Luo Yifan caught up and walked beside her, but didn’t speak.

The two of them silently listened to each other’s footsteps, heavy and light, as they went up the stairs step by step and reached the door of Le Tong’s house.

Luo Yifan watched as Le Tong opened the door, without any intention of forcing his way in, just stood at the entrance, watching her slip inside.

Le Tong sighed inwardly, turned around, and looked at Luo Yifan standing outside the door.

"Thank you for walking me home. Goodnight! Be careful on your way back!"

Luo Yifan’s expression was calm, he nodded at her, "Hmm, you should go take a shower. After wearing high heels all day, remember to soak your feet in hot water."

Seeing Le Tong obediently nod, he said "Goodnight" and then turned and left.

After her bath, Le Tong filled a basin with hot water, soaking her feet while aimlessly pressing the remote control.

Whatever was on TV, she had no idea, her mind was playing today’s events like a movie.

Including Luo Yifan’s confession, including Ji Rui’s sarcastic remarks, including Ji Rui’s darling son Ji Baby.

Ji Baby...

Thinking of the little guy whose name she didn’t even know, Le Tong’s heart inexplicably clenched again.

One must admit, this little guy is truly beautiful! His beauty isn’t the feminine kind, but a handsome beauty unique to boys, with the features on his small face, whether separated or combined, they are exquisite as if divinely crafted with nothing to critique.

If only he weren’t Ji Rui’s son, Le Tong would gladly be friends with this little guy.

Although his personality seems a bit arrogant and a little willful, from his eyes and the way he responds while speaking, it is clear this little guy is very smart, and any child who is so kind to small animals must have a good heart.

Originally, Le Tong thought she would lose sleep all night worrying about Luo Yifan’s matter, but unexpectedly, she fell asleep thinking of Ji Baby’s beautiful and adorable little face.

Children who are both beautiful and smart are indeed particularly easy to win others’ affection, Le Tong reasoned about her fondness for Ji Baby.

...

On Sunday, after breakfast, Le Tong bought some snacks like sunflower seeds and carried her laptop to the library.

Uncle Zhong was indeed there, upon seeing her, he turned around to make tea and soon brought tea and cookies over on a tray to Le Tong.

"Tongtong, do you have time in the evening?"

Uncle Zhong wasted no words, glancing at Le Tong who was busily typing away, and asked.

"I need to get this plan done today. At the current pace, if I’m optimistic, I can finish before dinner; if I’m pessimistic, it will be quite late. Uncle Zhong, do you need something?"

Uncle Zhong sat next to her, "No matter how busy, you still need to eat, right? How about we find a place nearby for dinner together? If you haven’t finished, you can come back after dinner and continue."

Le Tong thought for a moment, remembering she owed this meal for quite some time, "Alright, then could I trouble you, Uncle Zhong, to book the place first? My treat."

Regarding who would pay, Uncle Zhong wasn’t too concerned. Hearing her agree to have dinner together, he happily made a call to book the place, and then hummed a little tune as he walked away with the empty tray.

Le Tong was completely focused on the planning document and didn’t notice that after booking the place, Uncle Zhong made another call.

Around five o’clock, Le Tong hit the final enter key; the planning document that took up nearly a week’s spare time was finally completed.

Le Tong couldn’t help but stretch, raising her head and meeting Uncle Zhong’s gaze.

"All done?"

Uncle Zhong mouthed the words.

Le Tong raised her hand, giving an OK gesture.

Soon, her phone received a message, "Shift change at six.", it was from Uncle Zhong who specially arranged for someone to cover his shift.

Le Tong sent the plan to Ji Rui’s email, hesitated with her phone, but ultimately didn’t send out the message reminding Ji Rui.

This was her first independent plan; wanting Ji Rui’s feedback as soon as possible was completely normal. But today is Ji Rui’s day off and sending him a message to bother him would be asking for trouble.

"What’s up? Calling your boyfriend to ask for leave?"

Uncle Zhong, who had approached unnoticed, teased her with a grin upon seeing her stare blankly at her phone screen.

"Uncle Zhong, I don’t have a boyfriend." Le Tong clarified once more.

Uncle Zhong chuckled a few times, that look in his eyes full of unique import made Le Tong feel a little uneasy, as if something was off, yet she couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

However, it didn’t take long for Le Tong to understand the meaning behind Uncle Zhong’s look.

"Uncle Zhong, why did you book a private room for just two people?"

Le Tong wasn’t worried about the money, but this was a large private room meant for dozens of people; just the two of them sitting inside felt uncomfortably empty. She would prefer to find a small table outside for comfort.

"Business is good here; this large private room was the only one left."

Uncle Zhong said this very earnestly, so Le Tong believed him.

But a few minutes later, Le Tong realized there was a reason why Uncle Zhong booked this private room.

And the reason was, naturally, due to that man who just opened the door and entered.

Upon meeting eyes with the man who opened the door, the expressions of both were one of astonishment and one of delight.

"Why is it you?!" Le Tong stared at Zhong Hao and said.

"I knew it was you!!" Zhong Hao looked at Le Tong with a smile and said.

Le Tong glanced at Uncle Zhong, immediately seeming to understand something.

"Uncle Zhong, is he the nephew you mentioned?"

Uncle Zhong nodded and with seemingly surprised asked, "Yes, you know each other?"

Le Tong felt that Uncle Zhong’s expression of surprise was so fake, acting that wasn’t dedicated at all.

She turned her head to glance at Zhong Hao, who had already sat down next to her, "Did you know all along that Uncle Zhong was going to introduce you to me?"

Zhong Hao innocently shook his head and waved his hands, "Tongtong, don’t wrong me, I’ve always refused to come. At noon, my uncle called and said he had arranged a dinner with a girl named Le Tong and asked if I wanted to come. I was just curious if this Le Tong might be you?"

Zhong Hao’s tone was very earnest, seemingly not lying.

But Le Tong felt his acting was as weak as Uncle Zhong’s!

"You uncle and nephew sure go overboard! It’s just a meal, is it necessary to make such dramatic twists?"

Le Tong glared at Zhong Hao, then calmly sat, sipped the tea lightly.

"Honestly, if I had known earlier who my uncle was introducing, would I need to beg my teacher’s wife so miserably?"