Chapter 256: Chapter 256

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Ji Rui and Baobao both looked at her. Ji Rui was more composed. After all, he was an adult, and given his relationship with Le Tong, he didn’t seem to have much ground to stop her from doing anything.

But Baobao was different. In his mind, Le Tong was his alone; nobody should even think about taking her away from him. This possessive thought grew stronger as Le Tong indulged him more.

Now, he puckered his lips and started protesting.

"Baobao doesn’t want to go! Baobao wants to be with Sister! Sister clearly came back to see Baobao, why is she running off to have a date with Yuanyuan?"

Although Ji Rui knew his son was being unreasonable, he still supported him.

"Your hand is hurt, take a rest in the guest room later, don’t wander around," Ji Rui said imperiously, just like he used to speak to her at the Ji Family, leaving no room for negotiation.

Le Tong felt like she had entered a lion’s den. This father and son duo didn’t seem like they were planning to let her go until they wore her out.

"It’s just a minor injury on my hand, and besides, I’m walking with my feet, not using my hand. It won’t matter."

Le Tong ignored Ji Baobao and instead retorted to Ji Rui’s words. Although she also wanted to stay and spend time with Baobao, she was annoyed by Ji Rui’s domineering attitude.

Seeing Le Tong ignore him, Ji Baobao threw down his bowl and chopsticks and leaned against the chair, pouting.

"What’s wrong?" Le Tong glanced at him, knowing the little guy was acting up again.

"Not eating, not in the mood!"

Ji Baobao pouted, staring down at his hands, coldly grumbling.

Le Tong found it both irritating and amusing. "Really not eating? Then Sister will leave now!"

Le Tong hadn’t actually arranged to meet Luo Yuanyuan in advance. She suddenly said that only because she was afraid of Ji Rui’s displeasure.

She didn’t know that Baobao had an event this week. If Ji Rui believed that her return disrupted Baobao’s routine, it would make it much harder for her to see Baobao in the future.

But after hearing Ji Rui say that, her concerns disappeared, and the idea of leaving was gone.

However, Baobao’s spoiled brat attitude of wanting whatever he wanted whenever he wanted was hard for most people to handle.

Baobao rolled his eyes, glaring at her, "If Sister doesn’t leave, Baobao will eat!"

Le Tong was both amused and exasperated. She patted his little cheek and scolded, "You’ve got some nerve now! You’ve learned to threaten Sister! Sit still and eat, otherwise, Sister really will leave!"

How could Ji Baobao not understand the meaning behind Le Tong’s words? He immediately straightened up like a pole, picked up the bowl of rice, and dug in, his mouth stuffed with food, yet not forgetting to bargain with Le Tong.

"Baobao is eating well... Sister mustn’t leave..."

Le Tong watched him with a smile, nodding, "Okay, Sister won’t leave."

Ji Rui, standing by, once again felt deeply frustrated.

They were both saying words of retention, so why did Le Tong obediently give in when it was his precious son speaking?

Yet when the words came from his own mouth, she always had a retort ready?

Ji Rui wanted to say that the guest room had been prepared early on, and she could just go in to sleep.

But Le Tong immediately interrupted him, "No need, I’ll sleep with Baobao."

Le Tong came back this time thinking she should spend every minute with Baobao. Because with the things getting busier on the mountain side recently, after returning this time, she didn’t know when she’d be able to take time off again to see Baobao.

Baobao, with his mouth full of food, also mumbled in agreement, "That’s right, that’s right, Sister can just sleep with Baobao."

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After lunch, Le Tong went to the bedroom with Baobao while Ji Rui was busy with his laptop in the living room, hoping to find an opportunity to talk to her, but he didn’t see Le Tong come out until later in the afternoon.

It wasn’t until after 4 p.m. that Le Tong walked out of the bedroom with Baobao.

Seeing Ji Rui, she seemed quite surprised.

"Mr. Ji, you didn’t take a nap?"

Ji Rui snorted, "Busy!"

Lin Ling had been in the position of the president’s secretary for several months, and her work performance was still average. Ji Rui often had to help her clean up messes, yet he never considered finding a new secretary.

Yang Sheng had advised him several times about this, and a few days ago, he even specifically caught him to talk about it.

"Rui, since Tongtong has already left, she probably won’t be back at the Ji Family for a while. Just notify the HR department to cancel her leave note in the remarks section. Besides, Lin Ling isn’t a competent secretary for the president, you should find a suitable one."

Ji Rui rejected without even thinking, "Keep it as it is; who knows when she might not be able to stay over there."

Although Ji Rui’s words sounded harsh, that’s not what he actually felt.

Whether Yang Sheng understood his true thoughts was uncertain, but after hearing his words, he just shook his head and left.

Some things, when the person involved is determined to be stubborn, others can only watch and worry, but truly can’t do much to help.

Le Tong was initially planning to take Baobao and the two cats for a walk in the community garden. However, seeing the large stack of documents on the coffee table and Ji Rui’s somewhat tired expression, her offer to help slipped out without thinking.

"Do you need my help?"

Ji Rui lifted his eyelids and fixed his gaze on her.

Le Tong suddenly realized she had overstepped. She was no longer an employee of the Ji Family, and the documents handled by President Ji were all extremely confidential and important. How could she just casually take a look as an outsider?

"Sorry, I was just asking offhandedly. Mr. Ji, continue your work slowly. I’ll take Baobao for a walk,"

Le Tong said, turning, and was about to leave with Baobao.

"Help me translate a few documents." Ji Rui spoke up unexpectedly from behind.

Le Tong paused, silently cursing herself for being a fool, yet she still knelt down and said to Baobao, "Baobao, take Little Bai and White to the balcony to soak in some sun. Sister will help Daddy a bit and will come out later to play with you, okay?"

Ji Baobao glanced at the pile of documents in front of Ji Rui. Although he wanted Le Tong to be with him, he also knew how hard his daddy worked, so he was very conflicted.

After thinking for a moment with his head hung low, he reluctantly nodded.

"Okay, but remember to come and play with Baobao after helping Daddy, okay?"

"Mm, Sister will be quick."

Le Tong took out her laptop, sat cross-legged on the carpet, and focused on her task.

Although she hadn’t worked at the Ji Family for several months, she still kept a dedicated folder with Ji Family’s past reports and information intact.

Therefore, despite not working there for months, when she looked over the documents Ji Rui handed her, she quickly figured everything out, clicking open some related materials from the folder. The sound of typing echoed throughout the living room.

[Fourth update, one more to go, I’ll make up for it tomorrow, good night, ladies!]