Chapter 217: Chapter 217

Ji Rui came out after washing his hands and happened to see Le Tong wiping the mouth of her beloved son with a tissue.

Her face was slightly lowered, with long eyelashes hanging down, making it difficult to see the expression in her eyes. But presumably, it was full of tenderness. Toward the baby, she likely had that kind of pampering gaze that could drown a person.

Thinking of this, Ji Rui’s gaze gradually deepened.

Le Tong’s hair was slightly messy, loosely draped over her shoulders. Her sexy and beautiful lips gently opened and closed, speaking softly to the baby. The baby was grinning, with a chubby hand resting on Le Tong’s lower back.

Their features bore no resemblance to each other, yet at a glance, the scene of them together felt harmonious and full of love to Ji Rui.

Ji Rui had a vague sense of déjà vu with the scene before him. Frowning slightly, he recalled the day the baby went to the Ji Family to find him, where he had seen Le Tong holding the baby. At that time, he felt unexpectedly warm and loving about these two unrelated people being together, which gave rise to the idea of wanting to sign an agreement with Le Tong.

Then, he thought it was just a coincidence, but now under closer inspection, these two, huddled together, seemed even more harmonious and loving than before, as if, indeed, they were naturally similar and loving... a mother and son pair!

Ji Rui was shocked by his own sudden thought, and after the shock, a trace of anger gradually surfaced.

He thought that when Le Tong tore the check to pieces and threw it back at him, he had completely given up hope on her ever returning with him to R City.

Yet just now, seeing his son cuddly close to her, he actually thought: It would be wonderful if she could come back!

Of course, he could forcibly take her back to R City.

But who was Le Tong, anyway?

She was just an insignificant little secretary. Was it worth ruining his own reputation to bring her back by force?

Not to mention that such an approach would only provoke Le Tong’s sharp temper further, his pride wouldn’t allow him to stoop to such a degrading action.

Le Tong was nothing more than someone benefiting from the baby’s fondness towards her, allowing her to receive different treatment from him compared to other women!

But she was out of line, considering his special treatment an insult, and using such sharp, witty remarks to mock him. In his thirty years of life, Ji Rui had never been disdained with such an attitude. For original chapters go to novelꞁire.net

Yet for such a woman whom he completely disregarded, he secretly hoped she would turn back!

At this moment, he was furious with himself for having such a humbling hope!

"Daddy, come over and eat, Sister made lots and lots of delicious food..."

With sharp eyes, Ji Baby spotted Ji Rui and waved at him, calling out.

Ji Rui lifted his foot and walked over, meeting her clear gaze.

Upon seeing her considerably haggard and pale face, Ji Rui frowned slightly.

This woman, what on earth had she been doing these days? Why had she ended up looking so miserable?

If he remembered correctly, when he and the baby left that poor and remote ghost place, this woman clearly had a rosy, fulfilled appearance, so how had she tortured herself into this state in just a few days?

Le Tong, initially focused on wiping Ji Baby’s mouth, was slightly startled when she heard the baby calling for Ji Rui. She composed herself somewhat before lifting her head to look at Ji Rui.

A few days ago, she had scolded this man with such satisfaction, now she felt just as awkward!

That day, she was maddened to say such decisive words, not anticipating that a few days later, she would shamelessly come back!

In this man’s mind, she could only imagine how much more he would despise and scorn her.

Le Tong bravely looked at Ji Rui, trying hard to pull out a smile. Her half-rigid face instantly froze completely upon seeing his frown of impatience.

Unable to help herself, she straightened up, stiffly looking at Ji Rui, stammering nervously, "Mr. Ji... sorry to disturb you..."

By all appearances, in such a situation, she seemed to be the one at a disadvantage, yet she felt incredibly guilty.

Simply because she had rushed tirelessly back from far away, buying things for the baby everywhere, then diligently making dinner at someone else’s home – all these actions weren’t demanded by this man, but rather she had shamelessly and insistently done them herself.

In the man’s eyes, these actions must certainly make him think she has ulterior motives, perhaps even thinking she was using Ji Baby to approach him.

Originally feeling unconsciously worried about her health, Ji Rui’s frown deepened even more, simply because she called him "Mr. Ji"!

Ever since they tore apart their façade, she would only call him Mr. Ji when she was angry, such a distant form of address made him feel vexed.

Rather than her calling him Mr. Ji so distantly, he would prefer her to call him Ji Rui, even though that often happened when she was trembling with anger at him.

Burdened with depression compounded with irritation, Ji Rui sullenly withdrew his gaze from Le Tong’s face, not even bothering to utter a grunt. He gave her a distant glance and directly walked over to the baby, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Ji Baby yelled in great displeasure, his call startling both the emotionally turbulent Ji Rui and Le Tong, drawing their attention to him.

Watching him, Ji Baby pointed at Le Tong and said, "Daddy, how can you be so rude? Sister was calling you! Don’t you have ears?!"

Such rebuking words, Ji Rui often said to Ji Baby. Now, the roles were reversed.

Ji Rui was once again surprised at heart. Ji Baby’s developed sense of protection for Le Tong indicated that she had already become important in his heart!

Perhaps, no less significant than his own father!

Ji Rui’s deep eyes looked thoughtfully at Le Tong, and the latter’s face also bore a surprised expression.

"Daddy!" Ji Baby furiously rebuked Ji Rui once more.

Ji Rui calmly glanced at his biological son who seemed to be siding with Le Tong, then turned his head, expressionlessly nodding slightly at Le Tong, "Sit down, eat!"

These words were very much like a master speaking to a servant.

A conflicted Le Tong, having no mind to sort out the various oddities of Ji Rui, nor to care about his disdainful actions hidden in indifference, released the baby and turned to leave.

Ji Baby thought she was angry and grabbed her anxiously, calling out, "Sister..."

Le Tong turned her head and smiled at him, "Be good, Sister is going to bring out your favorite roast chicken wings."

Ji Baby, realizing she was not leaving, released her, a sweet smile spreading over his face, "Thank you, Sister!"

Le Tong patted his little face, turned around, and headed to the kitchen, not noticing that Ji Rui, sitting next to Ji Baby, had like Ji Baby, visibly sighed with relief at her words!

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