Chapter 173: Chapter 173

The more Ji Rui learned, the more he felt that in his son’s eyes, Le Tong seemed like a god-like existence.

To make his son dislike Le Tong or deliberately distance himself from her, at the moment seemed as difficult as reaching for the stars.

Understanding this, Ji Rui decided that it’s best to take a long-term view and come up with a foolproof plan, after all, he couldn’t bear to see his son’s heart hurt in the slightest.

"Baby, why don’t you go home first, okay? Daddy still has some work to do!"

Having made up his mind, Ji Rui decisively decided that since his son was still angry, it would be best to stall for time.

Ji Baby looked at Ji Rui skeptically, then glanced at the table piled with documents, thought for a moment, and seriously said to Ji Rui.

"Baby can go home, but Daddy must promise Baby not to bully Sister!"

Ji Rui secretly ground his teeth, this Le Tong, seemed to be held in higher esteem by his son than himself, the daddy!

"Mm, Daddy promises you, come on, let Uncle Li take you home." Ji Rui picked up Ji Baby and walked out.

Ji Baby, having received his daddy’s promise, finally broke into a bright smile, wrapping his arms around Ji Rui’s neck and nuzzling his chin with his soft little face.

"Daddy, you’re so good!"

Ji Rui felt both amused and exasperated, his son’s tone changed so fast; moments ago he was a big bad guy, and now he was a good guy again.

As soon as the door was pushed open, Ji Baby wriggled out of his arms and ran towards Le Tong, who was sitting at her desk working.

Le Tong turned around and reached out to embrace the charging little one.

"Baby, leaving already?"

Though she had a falling out with Ji Rui, she still doted on Baby, as she always did.

She seemed particularly bonded to Ji Baby, even if she might lose her job because of this little rascal, she couldn’t bring herself to resent him.

Ji Baby happily responded, then turned to glance at Ji Rui and whispered in Le Tong’s ear, "Sister, don’t worry, Baby talked to Daddy and he won’t bully you anymore!"

Le Tong glanced sideways at Ji Rui in surprise; he was looking at her with an inscrutable expression.

Ji Rui’s mysterious look made Le Tong hard to decipher his thoughts.

"Oh... thank you, Baby." In front of Ji Rui, she didn’t know how to respond to Baby’s words.

No matter how complex Ji Baby’s mind was, he was ultimately just a five-year-old child, thinking that since Daddy promised him, he wouldn’t trouble Le Tong anymore, so he could leave at ease.

"Sister, Baby will call you tonight," he said, giving Le Tong a loud peck on her cheek.

Though Ji Baby was willful, he understood that this was the time for Sister and Daddy to work, so he couldn’t stay there and disturb them.

"Bye-bye, Baby!" Le Tong also gave him a kiss on his little cheek.

Watching the two bid a close and intimate farewell, Ji Rui, despite feeling conflicted, had to admit that the sight of a beautiful woman and a handsome little boy affectionately parting was truly delightful.

If he were an outsider, he might well mistake them for a loving mother and son saying goodbye!

This thought struck him like a thunderbolt, startling Ji Rui utterly.

Ji Rui stared intently at the small secretary and his beloved son, who had bid farewell but were still clinging on to each other, unable to let go. Why did he, knowing everything, feel that they looked like a mother and son without any sense of discord?

Ji Rui, in disbelief, stared at Le Tong and Baby for a long time, saying nothing.

"Daddy, can Baby call Sister tonight?"

After enjoying his tender moment with Le Tong, Baby pressed his cheek against hers reluctantly and looked at Ji Rui with an expectant face.

Ji Rui gave Le Tong a complex look, then nodded to his son, "Mm, if you’re good."

Ji Baby immediately raised a small hand, smiled and said, "Baby will be very, very well-behaved!" His bright eyes looked at Ji Rui and he pushed his luck by adding, "Then can Baby play with Sister on Saturday?"

Ji Rui stared at Le Tong, "Ask her!"

Ji Rui himself found it strange; wasn’t he angry just now after Le Tong had scolded him?

But why now, watching her hugging his son, did he find the scene quite harmonious, and even that anger, he didn’t know when it silently disappeared completely? The most update n0vels are published on novel fire.net

Le Tong’s eyes flashed with surprise; she thought that after such a dressing-down from her, it was almost certain that she’d lose her job.

But President Ji’s look was so complex and mysterious that she couldn’t grasp it, even his words left her puzzled.

Wasn’t he afraid she’d seduce his son? Wasn’t he afraid she’d use his son to get close to him? Why now was he putting the ball in her court?

"Sister, will you play with Baby on Saturday?"

Ji Baby didn’t care about the exchange of looks and guesses between the two adults, he just excitedly shook Le Tong’s shoulders, acting spoiled.

Le Tong didn’t answer immediately, but only looked at Ji Rui, her eyes full of questions.

Ji Rui seemed to understand her meaning, and said lightly, "No overtime on Saturday."

In Le Tong’s view, this almost meant she should agree.

She hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she steeled her heart and said to Ji Baby, "Sorry, Sister made plans with someone on Saturday and can’t play with Baby."

Actually, it wasn’t quite a lie, she did have plans with Luo Yifan and the others to go to a farm estate on Saturday.

Ji Baby’s bright face immediately fell, he pouted and held Le Tong’s face, whining, "Sister, play with Baby, Baby is so bored!"

Faced with the persistently pleading Ji Baby, Le Tong found it hard to refuse, once again looking to Ji Rui for help with a plea for assistance, suggesting he should stop Ji Baby after all, didn’t he want him to stay away from her?

Who knew, Ji Rui had no intention of helping, leaning idle by the door, arms crossed, watching Le Tong helplessly being worn down by Ji Baby, without intervention.

Seeing Ji Rui without any intention to help, Le Tong could only assume he was testing her.

"Baby, Sister agreed to go with Sister Yuan’er yesterday, so it’s important to keep promises, okay!"

When Ji Baby heard this, his shiny dark eyes flickered.

"Only Sister Yuan’er?"

This little guy was not easy to deceive.

Le Tong was unaware of the little fellow’s secret thoughts and honestly replied, "And Brother Xu Tao you met that day and Brother Yifan."

When Le Tong mentioned Brother Yifan, both Ji Baby and the waiting Ji Rui at the door shared an unspoken tacit glance.

[Second update, originally thought of a third one, but tonight dinner ended near nine, so time ran out...]