Chapter 720: Seeing Li Ming

Li Jia heard Shi Yong say that, and her face instantly turned red.

Then she got angry and wanted to say something.

Shi Yong will always be a dog that can't spit out ivory.

I hurriedly said to Shi Yong, "Alright, Shi Yong, you have no business here. You were supposed to arrange a meal with Ya Ling and Xiao Qi; now you have time, so go make the appointment right away."

"Brother, looking at what you said, how could I let Xiao Qi and Ya Ling eat together? That would be a mess.

Given Ya Ling's temper, she would probably flip the table right then." Shi Yong finished and reached for the phone from my hand.

"Flipping the table is perfect. Saves you from burning the bun," I said to Shi Yong.

"You may set fire, but I may not light a lamp. Hmph," Shi Yong said and then left.

"Shi Yong, I can't say it, can I?" I said, looking at Shi Yong's silhouette.

When Shi Yong left,

Li Jia's eyes reddened,

"Mr. Zhao, I'm really not that kind of woman. If everyone in Zaocheng finds out about this, how will I face them later? I might as well become a public bus."

Seeing Li Jia actually crying,

I felt a bit embarrassed,

"Li Jia, don't pay attention to Shi Yong; his foul mouth spouts nonsense.

Besides, that photo in the news only captured your back; I'm sure no one can recognize you."

Hearing my consolation, Li Jia didn't feel like saying anything else.

I took out my phone,

called Xiao Shitou,

and asked him to bring over the house key.

Xiao Shitou brought the key and entered the room,

glanced at Li Jia, his expression a bit unnatural.

I hurriedly introduced Li Jia to Xiao Shitou.

Then I had her call Li Jia "Aunt Li".

When Xiao Shitou heard "Aunt Li", Li Jia quickly said, "Please don't call me aunt; I feel ten years older instantly.

Just call me sister instead."

"Alright, Xiao Shitou, then call me 'Sister Li'," I said with a smile.

Nowadays women all fear aging.

No matter how old they are, they wish they could stay eighteen forever.

Xiao Shitou had to change his address and call Li Jia "sister".

Li Jia then happily agreed.

Xiao Shitou then said to me, "Dad, Uncle Zhao Xiaohua told me that Wen Han will come to Zaocheng in two days. Did you know?"

"Wen Han is coming; Zhao Xiaohua told you personally," I asked Xiao Shitou.

Xiao Shitou nodded.

"Alright, I understand. This matter, you must not tell anyone. Got it?" I instructed Xiao Shitou.

Xiao Shitou said, "Okay, Dad, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

After Xiao Shitou left,

Li Jia sighed, "Mr. Zhao, I didn't expect your son to be so grown up."

"He's still young; there are even bigger ones," I laughed.

"How many children do you have?" Li Jia asked.

"Three sons and a daughter," I said.

"Oh, impressive. In this society, people who have so many children are truly remarkable. I didn't expect you to marry so early," Li Jia said.

"In the past, early marriage was common in the countryside. Let's not talk about that; let's go see the house renovation, then head to Qi He Kuang to meet Hao Tao," I told Li Jia.

I didn't want Li Jia to keep talking about the past; there are some things I don't want her to know too much.

"Mr. Zhao, I won't go to Qi He Kuang. I'm afraid of meeting Hao Tao," Li Jia said.

"Why be afraid? When this kid sees you, he might be so happy he won't even have time."

"Fine, if you don't go, then go see Tian Shi and give him a brief report on our performance in Huaihai City," I said to Li Jia.

"Alright, if you're not going, then go meet Tian Shi, give him a brief report on our performance in Huaihai City." I said to Li Jia.

I drove and took Li Jia to a residential complex called Zi Zhu Yuan in Xin Cheng.

It's also a famous upscale community in Xin Cheng.

The house for Li Jia is within this complex.

After parking, I accompanied Li Jia to the building's entrance.

I didn't expect to run into Li Ming here.

Li Ming was talking with someone at the entrance.

I suddenly remembered,

Back then I got two apartments from Zhao Xiaohua. One was given to Li Ming,

and this one is now given to Li Jia.

It turns out both apartments are in the same building unit.

Li Ming doesn't know Li Jia.

Li Ming does not know Li Jia.

Li Ming glanced at me.

That expression was indescribably complex.

I was also very embarrassed.

I didn't know what to do. Such familiar brothers, when we met we were like strangers.

I looked at Li Ming, still wanting to say a few words to him to untie the knot.

Even though we've fallen out, we just need to get past it on the surface.

But Li Ming turned his face away.

That is, Li Ming firmly refused to reconcile with me.

He didn't want to pay attention to me.

I could only grit my teeth and stay silent,

then angrily took Li Jia's arm and walked toward the elevator.

Li Jia felt a bit embarrassed, and her body instinctively leaned toward me.

We entered the elevator together.

Inside the elevator, I lowered Li Jia's arm.

Li Jia looked at my expression,

wanting to ask me something.

but I stopped her with my gaze.

We soon arrived at the room, where the renovation company was renovating the room.

Li Jia looked around.

and she met with the person in charge of the renovation company, presenting her requests, which the company noted down one by one.

After arranging the renovation matters.

I and Li Jia took the elevator down together.

Downstairs, Li Ming and that person were still chatting and hadn't left.

Seeing them smoking and talking at the unit entrance.

My heart no longer held the earlier embarrassment.

I lifted my chin high, deliberately looking down as I walked out from the unit.

As soon as Li Jia saw my expression, she immediately took the initiative to link her arm with mine.

Then we two returned to the car like a couple.

I glanced sideways; Li Ming's gaze kept following our backs.

What I saw in his gaze was jealousy.

To be honest, I originally didn't want to do this.

What is this? People who were once as close as brothers,

are now deliberately showing off.

It's utterly meaningless.

But if I don't do this, I feel uneasy inside.

Especially Li Ming turning his face away, ignoring my expression,

makes me very angry.

I just wanted to express my anger this way.

Li Jia and I got into the car.

Li Jia voluntarily let go of my arm,

"Mr. Zhao, do you know that person just now?"

"I don't know him." I said directly.

"Not knowing him, oh, from your expressions I can tell you're rivals in love; otherwise you wouldn't have taken my arm so willingly.

That man's gaze toward you is also unnatural." Li Jia laughed.

How should I explain to Li Jia what's between me and Li Ming?

I didn't speak, took out a cigarette, lit it and took a puff.

"Li Jia, remember: the person closest to you can hurt you the most.

In this world, what hurts most is love.

Sigh, hard to put into words.

I hope you won't develop too much feeling for anyone in the future.

Otherwise, only you will get hurt."

"Feel nothing for anyone, like an actor.

Mr. Zhao, I understand what you mean.

I'm already this age.

Feelings are optional.

Actually, as people get older, some things become less and less important.

But Mr. Zhao, when you linked arms with me and entered the elevator just now, I felt a sense of coming home.

Although it's fake, I like it.

Women always need a home, a harbor to rest. This home is nice; I'll often come back to live here." Li Jia sighed.

I didn't speak again.

My mind is filled with Li Ming's image.

From now on I will never come to this residential area again; otherwise, I can only die of embarrassment.

I drove the car, taking Li Jia to Tian Shi's office.