Chapter 607: Chapter 607
Lu Jingchen watched as she finished the dessert in front of her before he signaled the waiter to prepare the bill. He pulled out a bank card from his wallet, handed it to the waiter, and then said, "Let me know when you all plan to get together. I’ll try to make time. Let’s go, I’ll take you home."
Zuo Yuqing paused, but didn’t immediately get up. She still sat in her seat, lightly resting her chin on her hand as she looked at Lu Jingchen, tilting her head slightly, "We haven’t really sat down and talked for a long time. Let’s stay a little longer."
This time, it was not easy for her to arrange a meal with him. Even though she was aware that Lu Jingchen meant it when he said they could still be friends, she knew it might be difficult to arrange such meetings in the future.
After all, their relationship had deteriorated because of that incident.
The man was unruffled, waiting for the waiter to come back with his change, "We will have more time in the future, I have an important meeting this afternoon."
Zuo Yuqing looked at his handsome face, which never failed to stir her heart no matter how many years had passed. Fortunately, to avoid being spotted by the paparazzi, she had kept on her oversized glasses, which hid the slight emotions swirling in her eyes.
Leaning back, Zuo Yuqing nodded, "Okay then, I have to go to a film shoot this afternoon too. Maybe some other time we can meet up again."
Since Lu Jingchen had emphasized the meeting as ’very important’, Zuo Yuqing knew that he was not just making up an excuse to refuse her request, but that he indeed had a crucial meeting to attend.
She was no longer the frivolous girl who used to pout or get upset over small things. Having struggled in the entertainment industry for so many years, she had learned to retreat in the face of difficulties.
Lu Jingchen maintained his composed and elegant demeanor, gentlemanly he requested, "Let me know the address later, and I’ll take you there."
Song Qiao had left earlier, and although he hadn’t missed it, he felt an indistinct anger brewing inside him.
He didn’t quite understand where this anger came from, whether it was purely because of Song Qiao or because he hadn’t completely forgiven Zuo Yuqing.
"That would be great, thank you," Zuo Yuqing did not refuse.
When Song Qiao returned to the villa, she was taken aback to find quite a few more servants than before.
"Madam." A maid, appearing to be in her forties, hurried over to Song Qiao, holding a pair of slippers she had just gotten from the shoe cabinet, and respectfully asked after standing up, "You’re back? I am the maid transferred from the old residence to take care of you. If you don’t mind, you can call me Aunt Chen."
Coming to her senses, Song Qiao looked at the maid whose smile was genuine and warm, feeling comfortable seeing such a heartfelt smile.
After putting on the slippers, Song Qiao regained her slightly astonished expression and smiled warmly, "Thank you. By the way, has Jingchen come back?"
"Sir hasn’t returned yet." Having initially been a bit nervous, worrying that the lady might be difficult to speak with, Aunt Chen became somewhat flattered by Song Qiao’s easygoing nature, quickly adding, "Madam, I don’t yet know your dietary preferences to prepare meals accordingly, but I have made soup. If you’re hungry now, would you like a bowl?"
Song Qiao shook her head, "No need, I’m not hungry at the moment. I’m not picky with food – just make a few dishes. Maybe cook something Jingchen likes."
Since Song Qiao hadn’t missed Aunt Chen’s mention of being transferred from the old residence, she was very clear about Jingchen’s food preferences.
Aunt Chen nodded repeatedly and asked more about Song Qiao’s dietary restrictions before heading into the kitchen.
There weren’t many new servants in the villa, and Song Qiao found nothing particularly odd. She went straight to the sofa, took out some documents to review, and after a while, thought of something, picked up her phone to check the time, and hesitated before making a call to Lu Jingchen.
The phone was quickly answered with a deep, pleasant voice, "Hello."
Song Qiao’s breath hitched, and after a moment she spoke softly, "When will you be returning?"
She had already left work half an hour late, and it had been an hour since her shift ended.
Both had the routine working hours from nine to five, and Lu Jingchen’s work schedule was similar to hers.
Throughout their time together, this man had always been punctual, except for today morning when he delayed her with his intensity.
"I won’t be coming home for dinner tonight," the man paused before continuing, "I have plans tonight; you can ask Aunt Chen to make whatever you want to eat."
Song Qiao paused, then finally said, "Oh, alright. Then you should be busy, I won’t disturb you."
Both sides fell silent for a while before Lu Jingchen seemed to rise, and faint noises followed before he added, "Don’t wait up for me tonight, just go ahead and sleep. I might come back very late."
"Okay, got it, goodbye." Song Qiao didn’t say much and hung up the phone. Chapters fırst released on novel⚑fire.net
Lu Jingchen looked at his phone, his expression inscrutable in his deep eyes. In his spacious office, no one else was present. After a while, the office door was pushed open, and a playful feminine voice rang out, "Lu Jingchen, are you ready yet? We’re going to be late."