Chapter 293: Chapter 293

During the time when her mother was still alive, she was always thinking about buying back this house to make her mom happy, but at that time her capabilities were limited!

Even now, considering her actual circumstances, she still doesn’t have the ability to buy this house.

Yet, with Ji Rui acting as a bridge in this matter, she instantly saw hope, as if this house would soon rightfully become hers.

If Ji Rui used other material conditions to tempt Le Tong, she would definitely reject it decisively. But this time, she couldn’t bear to refuse.

Because she knew, such an opportunity is rare to come by, otherwise, with her own ability, while she saved up money, the house prices would continue to rise, and in ten or twenty years, she might still not be able to buy this house.

If Ji Rui directly bought the house and gave it to her, she would be tempted but certainly wouldn’t accept it!

But he didn’t do that. He just made a phone call to do her a favor, which for him was a simple matter. For her, it meant turning something that might only be possible twenty years later into reality; this temptation was too great for her, and it didn’t breach her principles, so she simply couldn’t bring herself or find a reason to refuse him.

Le Tong wholeheartedly tried to persuade herself to accept this favor from Ji Rui with peace of mind.

Since she was berated indiscriminately by Ji Rui, this was the first time Le Tong spoke sincerely and pleasantly to him.

Ji Rui had had enough of Le Tong’s cold words and glances over the past two days, so upon hearing her genuine thanks, he felt a bit flattered.

However, this feeling was savored slowly by President Ji in his heart, while his face still bore a poker face with no discernible expression.

"It’s not too late to thank me after it’s done!"

He didn’t bother to falsely say things like "Don’t mention it" either.

He’s a businessman; whether in work or personal matters, he won’t engage in losing deals. Since she wants to thank him, why would he just dismiss this gratitude?

Although, from the moment he saw the information handed to him by Xiao Li to that moment, he really hadn’t thought about wanting her to be grateful for anything.

It was only when he suddenly realized, perhaps this house held some special significance for her, which explained why someone as stingy as her would choose to live in this run-down and unsafe old building instead of a dormitory.

But when she expressed thanks, he suddenly thought he shouldn’t pass up on the chance of having her owe him a favor.

She may appear stingy and materialistic, but beneath it, she’s inherently proud and noble; probably no one knows this better than him.

The thought of having someone as proud and noble as her owe him a favor felt very fulfilling.

His candid attitude, in turn, made Le Tong breathe a sigh of relief.

If he had said "Don’t mention it," she would instead be troubled over what to use to repay him!

But since he said to thank him when it’s all completed, it probably means he already thought of the corresponding reward.

So long as it’s not asking her to be his woman again, Le Tong feels other terms would be acceptable.

Ji Rui’s friend is highly efficient.

Or rather, President Ji’s influence is indeed substantial, because in just ten to twenty minutes, Ji Rui’s phone rang.

Le Tong, who was accompanying Baobao reading the storybook, couldn’t help but look up at him nervously.

"? Okay, I’ll discuss it with her, if she agrees, you can send someone to my office tomorrow. The detailed procedures and matters can be arranged when you meet." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ NoveI[F]ire.net

Ji Rui hung up the phone, meeting Le Tong’s inquiring eyes.

"He said you can spread the payment over thirty years, pay an upfront of ten thousand, and the monthly payment should be between four to five thousand. Can you accept this?"

Ji Rui didn’t bother telling Le Tong that he knew she had around ten thousand in savings. Regarding her earnings from D Province, though she reportedly earned several thousand, it seems she reinvested it, so the money she could use now should be around ten thousand.

Sure enough, Le Tong hardly thought twice before nodding, "Yes, I can accept this."

She has a little over ten thousand in savings which can barely cover the initial payment. Now, what she needs to consider is the subsequent monthly mortgage payments. Things are going well in D Province, and there’s always profit, but the earnings have mostly been reinvested into later phases.

So, for Le Tong, the top priority now is to find a new job again.

Speaking of job hunting, the first person Le Tong thought of was Yang Sheng.

Therefore, the next day, though she had scheduled to meet with the bank officer in the afternoon, Le Tong appeared at Ji Family’s offices by noon.

Yang Sheng was slightly surprised to see Le Tong walking in.

"Tongtong? What brings you here?"

Le Tong glanced at the pile of tall documents on Yang Sheng’s desk, "Senior, inviting you for a meal, would you honor me?"

Yang Sheng closed the open documents on his hand, stood up, and smiled, "Of course, if a beautiful lady invites you for a meal, how could you refuse?"

They didn’t go far, just across to a quiet western restaurant in the commercial building opposite Ji Family.

"How come you have time to invite me for a meal? Did the Little Demon King let you?"

Yang Sheng still doesn’t know that Le Tong is Baobao’s biological mother, but he’s well aware of Baobao’s clinginess towards Le Tong as if he never wanted to part from her.

Le Tong hadn’t yet figured out how to explain Baobao’s matter to Yang Sheng, and today, she purposely met Yang Sheng for a meal not because of Baobao, but for a job.

The two swiftly ordered two business meals; Yang Sheng sipped some tea, heading straight to the point before Le Tong spoke.

"Is there something you want to discuss?" With his understanding of Le Tong, considering Baobao is still recovering, if it weren’t important, she wouldn’t leave Baobao and come out for a meal.

With Yang Sheng, Le Tong felt there was no need to beat around the bush, so she straightforwardly got to the point.

"Yes, now that Baobao is , I’ve decided to stay here to look after him for a while. You mentioned before that you could help me find a job, is that offer still valid?"

Yang Sheng held the cup, earnestly looking at Le Tong for a while. Honestly, Le Tong’s request surprised him.

"Baobao is Ji Rui’s son; you help him, didn’t he say he’d help you find a job?"

He thought the relationship between the duo might have progressed during Baobao’s illness period; hadn’t Ji Rui already planned something regarding Le Tong’s job?

But now, it seems he might have overthought?

Le Tong also considered Yang Sheng might decline her request due to concerns about Ji Rui, so when he asked in such a manner, she wasn’t too disappointed but rather laughed impassively.

"Senior, taking care of Baobao is my personal choice, not related to him. If it’s inconvenient for you, then forget it."