Chapter 193: Chapter 193

By noon the next day, Luo Yuanyuan in R City finished lunch and lay idly on the desk. In the past, during such boring times, she would chat with Le Tong to pass the time. But Le Tong, that girl, said she was going to stay at a relative’s place for a while and would contact Yuanyuan once settled. It’s been almost ten days, and yet there’s not a single word from her.

Poor Luo Yuanyuan, not only did she lose a close confidante, but she also had to deal with Ji Rui, that big Demon, probing and testing her every few days.

When Le Tong told her she was going to stay at a relative’s house for a while, she only said she had resigned from the Ji Family company. At the time, Luo Yuanyuan even clapped a few times to show her support.

But Ji Rui’s explanation was completely different from what her friend had said.

"Who said she resigned? She signed a two-year contract with the Ji Family, and it’s not even a year yet!"

You see, with Ji Rui’s attitude, how could Luo Yuanyuan care about him? Besides, she really didn’t know where Le Tong was!!

At first, Luo Yuanyuan just thought that Le Tong had a falling out with Ji Rui over work matters, until a couple of days ago when she saw Ji Baobao’s eye-catching announcement in the evening paper. Only then did she belatedly realize that her friend and Ji Rui might have a relationship that’s more than just superior and subordinate?

Otherwise, why would Ji Baobao, that little Demon, post such an emotional announcement?

Publicly announcing in front of the whole country that he wants Le Tong to be his mommy, words like that wouldn’t be so easily published without Ji Rui’s permission, would they?

If it was a prank by Ji Baobao, the event happened two or three days ago, and yet the evening paper hasn’t made any clarifications, and the missing person’s notice is still there, only moved to the classified ad section.

Thinking about the possibility that Le Tong might secretly be dating Mr. Demon Ji behind her back, Luo Yuanyuan seethed with anger!

While she was inwardly cursing Le Tong for being disloyal, the QQ icon in the bottom right corner of her computer, quietly inactive, flickered. When she clicked on it, an avatar that hadn’t lit up in a long time flashed repeatedly before her eyes, and Luo Yuanyuan stared at it, stunned for a moment.

Luo Yuanyuan couldn’t help but curse. This account was a small account that Le Tong created many years ago but rarely used. She almost forgot it even existed.

Red Tongtong: Yuan’er, you there?

Easygoing: Not here! (Angry)

Red Tongtong: Pat, did Xu Tao offend you again?

Easygoing: The one who offended me is you!! I’m so mad!! Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novelꜰire.net

Red Tongtong: (Innocent) I’m wronged.

Easygoing: What a load of crap! Get lost!

Red Tongtong: Pat, alright, it’s my fault, I’m sorry!

Easygoing: Get lost! Your apology is worthless, go cuddle with your President Ji, don’t bother me!!

The other side fell silent for a moment, not making any more noise. Luo Yuanyuan, seeing that Le Tong didn’t respond, got a little scared, thinking she had scared her off with her scolding, and quickly typed a line of text.

Easygoing: Alright, alright, as long as you confess everything, I won’t hold it against you!

The other side still didn’t respond, and after a while, the avatar went dim.

Damn! No need to be so petty!

Luo Yuanyuan was both resentful and frustrated, regretting her actions. She sat there staring at the computer screen in a daze. After a while, when there was still no response, she became a bit anxious and quickly typed another line.

Easygoing: Tongtong, come out! Is it okay if I admit I was wrong?

The dark avatar remained motionless and silent, causing Luo Yuanyuan to be filled with remorse, almost wanting to slap herself as punishment.

After a few more minutes, when she saw Le Tong’s avatar light up again, Luo Yuanyuan hurriedly sent a few emojis over.

Easygoing: Crying, crying, crying...

Le Tong didn’t respond immediately, but soon after, Luo Yuanyuan received a video invitation from her. This time, she didn’t dare fool around anymore, fearing that she might say something wrong in a fit of anger and scare off Le Tong, who she’d lost contact with for nearly ten days.

"Yuan’er, I’m sorry! The truth is, my relationship with Ji Rui is really just that of a superior and a subordinate, privately, there’s no connection whatsoever."

Le Tong had no intention of telling Luo Yuanyuan the true reason for her disappearance, not because she didn’t trust her, but because she didn’t want to put Yuanyuan in a difficult position. From what she knew, the Luo Family’s collaboration with the Ji Family involved substantial projects that were small fry for the Ji Family but quite significant for the Luo Family, as the Ji Family was their largest partner.

Luo Yuanyuan glanced at her sideways, "No connection whatsoever? Then why does Ji Baobao want you to be his mommy? You might not know, a few months ago, this little Demon organized a party to choose a mommy, inviting 500 top socialites and daughters from all over the country, but without exception, Ji Baobao found all of them lacking. This little Demon is willing to have you as his mommy, and you say you guys are innocent, who would believe that?"

Yuanyuan, being her straightforward self, had warned herself not to be too harsh lest she scared Le Tong away, but she couldn’t hold back once the words reached her lips.

Le Tong sighed helplessly, "I also don’t know what Baobao is thinking. But he’s only five years old and says things as they come to mind. So just treat it as a ridiculous farce."

These words were spoken from Le Tong’s heart. She believed Ji Baobao was instructed by Ji Rui to post that announcement in the evening paper.

Only someone like Ji Rui, who knew how easily she could be softened, would secretly prompt Ji Baobao to put on this missing person act.

Luo Yuanyuan laid atop the desk softly, "I’d also like to just see it as another farce, but Ji Rui, that big Demon, keeps calling every day to question your whereabouts. It’s impossible to treat it as just a show!"

On screen, Le Tong seemed a bit surprised, "He calls you every day to bother you?"

This actually caught Le Tong off guard. She just thought he was probably furious and wouldn’t personally lower himself to care for her, let alone be so persistent about her whereabouts.

"Yeah, I’m almost driven crazy by him!"

On screen, Le Tong frowned slightly.

Seeing this, Luo Yuanyuan thought she was angry and quickly avoided mentioning Ji Rui, "Ah, let’s not talk about him, such a downer. Tongtong, where are you now? Give me a new phone number."

Le Tong shook her head, "I don’t have a new phone number. As for where I am, I’ll send you a vague location later, just keep it a secret for me!"

"Of course, even if Ji Rui promised to give me the entire Ji Family, I wouldn’t betray you!" Luo Yuanyuan patted her chest and declared.

Le Tong was amused by her, "Ah, enough about these trivial matters. There’s something I need your help with!"

[Time’s up today, only one update. Tomorrow’s update will include today’s, three updates in total. Goodnight, ladies!]