Chapter 289: Seeing Off Geng Jing Shu

Sometimes, Xiao Ming even wonders whether he is still alive in this world; perhaps he has long since ceased to be among the living.

I don't know; we've never been in contact. I wanted to find her by any means, but it's like a stone sinking into the sea—there's been no news at all.

General Manager Xiao, there's really no need to insist on some things. Perhaps she has already left the country and is now living somewhere abroad; maybe her life is even better than you imagine.

I hope that's the case; if it truly is, perhaps my heart could feel a bit better.

Alright, General Manager Xiao, now that we've brought up these matters—events from ten years ago—let's discuss our next plan.

Okay, come over; I'll discuss the specifics of this matter with you now.

After finishing the previous topic, Xiao Ming returned to his work state, and then the two sat at the side of the table and began to discuss.

You just came from your father's house, right?

After returning to the office, Xiao Yunzhe turned his head and deliberately looked at Geng Jing Shu as he asked.

Ah, I just came from my home; after returning, I saw the key and immediately brought it over to you.

How was it? Did all the relatives leave? How was dinner last night?

Pretty good; I also drank quite a bit last night, so after returning home I went straight to sleep.

Oh, I see. What about lunch? Would you like to have lunch together?

Lunch? Do you have time? If you do, we can eat together.

Sure, there shouldn't be any problem—no, wait, it's not certain; I might need to see a very important person later.

A very important person?

But after hearing that, Geng Jing Shu suddenly became sensitive.

He didn't understand who that very important person he mentioned could be.

Could it be that it's Zong Mengni again?

Oh, if you're busy, then don't worry about me—I'll figure out something to eat outside.

By the way, have we decided on the matter we discussed earlier? I don't know what you think.

What? What matter?

Geng Jing Shu listened, feeling confused, and believed that this sudden remark left him utterly unsure how to respond.

Didn't I say that? Staying at home all day isn't a proper thing to do; you ought to find something for yourself to do.

Oh, you mean that? I haven't figured it out yet, and I was planning to discuss it with my dad; he said he's still willing to let me take charge of the previous affairs.

That works too; that counts as having something to do. If you really set your sights on a shop, just let me know and we'll hurry to secure it.

Okay, I got it. If I have no commitments these days, I'll go out and look around for a suitable place.

Alright, then just give me a direct call when the time comes. So, are you going home now, or should I arrange someone to send you back?

How? Are you not welcoming me here?

No, no, I didn't mean that; I just worry that you might find it boring staying here.

Alright, I know what you're thinking—you're just afraid I'll disturb your work. Don't worry, I'm not that clueless. Okay, you go about your business; I'll head back now. Bye.

Geng Jing Shu looked relaxed, with no mental burden at all, as if none of these things had ever happened.

After she left, Xiao Yunzhe merely frowned slightly.

What on earth is this mysterious woman doing?

Moreover, he clearly remembered that he had told Geng Jing Shu about this key before; it was definitely not a company key.

He also specifically instructed him to keep the key at home; if there were no problems, there was no need to take it out.

It's clearly something that had already happened, yet she brought it up again—obviously she's today deliberately looking for an excuse.

Furthermore, since she lied last night, we can now pretty much confirm that Geng Jing Shu did something last night that he shouldn't let himself know about.

He had once thought of testing things out to see what attitude Geng Jing Shu's parents had, but he figured, given Geng Jing Shu's personality, she must have already instructed her family about all of this.

After all, she's someone else's daughter, so at a critical moment she would certainly help them speak.

Forget it; let's not worry about her. Anyway, she now feels that Geng Jing Shu's place in her heart is no longer that important.

Let her do whatever she wants; as long as it doesn't disturb my own affairs, everything can be discussed amicably.

Having thought this through, Xiao Yunzhe took out his phone again and casually dialed Zong Mengni's number.

He now simply wants to be with Zong Mengni and is also willing to extract some information from her.

Zong Mengni, in her own office, saw Xiao Yunzhe's incoming call and merely furrowed her brow.

Soon after, Zong Mengni smoothed out her brow again.

Yun Zhe, what's up?

Hehe, nothing much—I'm just idling at the company with nothing to do, wanting to see what you're busy with.

Oh, not busy at all—I'm just handling the daily reports in the office, checking the data, and can submit them this afternoon.

Oh, I see. So, do you have time at lunch? How about having a meal together?

Yun Zhe, what's wrong with you? Why have you been asking me to eat together these past two days? Did you suffer some setback in your feelings?

No, what setback? I just want to spend time with you chatting and talking; if you're inconvenient, then forget it.

Xiao Yunzhe knows that sometimes he shouldn't be too insistent.

After all, his relationship with Zong Mengni isn't as deep as he imagined.

On my end, I'm not sure yet; I'll know at noon. Otherwise, Yun Zhe, I'll call you at noon and come over if I can.