Chapter 952 - 949

Chapter 952: Chapter 949

Le Zhengsheng and Cui Ruoya were having a meal together.

Throughout the meal, Le Zhengsheng was busy looking after Jiujiu, but Cui Ruoya still noticed he was acting unusually.

"Ah Sheng." Cui Ruoya hesitated before speaking, "Is there something on your mind?"

Le Zhengsheng was wiping Jiujiu’s mouth and smiled faintly, "Is it that obvious?"

Cui Ruoya nodded, "Of course, how many years have we known each other? What’s the matter? Can’t you tell me?"

"Ah." Le Zhengsheng sighed, smiling, "There’s nothing I can’t tell... it’s work-related."

"Oh." Cui Ruoya seemed thoughtful. She had been keeping up with Le Zhengsheng’s affairs, understanding vaguely when he spoke, "Is it because of the economic reform?"

Due to studying under Fu Xianlin, and with Fu Xianlin being absorbed in research these past two years, the economic responsibilities in Guan Chao Village had naturally fallen to Le Zhengsheng.

Recently, Le Zhengsheng had encountered some trouble.

He was currently handling an economic reform case, targeted at Holy City’s influential family... the Ling Family.

This Ling Family has deep roots in Holy City.

Generations of they have been established, with extremely complex backgrounds. Although today’s society is ruled by law, the Ling Family still has ties that cannot be easily cleaned due to historical reasons. Even Guan Chao cannot easily move against them, knowing that disturbing the Ling Family is easy, but the resulting economic turmoil would be immeasurable.

Cui Ruoya asked, "Is the Ling Family very troublesome?"

"Yes." Le Zhengsheng frowned, "So far, I haven’t even met the person in charge from the Ling Family in that area... tell me, isn’t that troublesome?"

"I see." Cui Ruoya frowned, appearing thoughtful.

To Le Zhengsheng, this was just idle chatter, said and forgotten.

However, once home, Cui Ruoya immediately called her father in F City.

"Dad." Cui Ruoya was anxious, "Do you know anyone from the Ling Family in Holy City?"

If she remembered correctly, her father seemed to have connections with the Ling Family.

Professor Cui responded, "Yes, when I used to live in Holy City, I worked as a private doctor for the Ling Family for some time. By the way... their young master was born at the time, due to a difficult labor, fortunately I was there, otherwise... both mother and child would have been in trouble."

"Dad!"

Cui Ruoya was thrilled, "So you can help me!"

Professor Cui paused, "What’s the matter?"

"Dad, you must help me..."

Cui Ruoya was excited, how could she not be?

She had been by Le Zhengsheng’s side for two years now.

Initially, it was to treat his illness. But the purpose of treating him was never pure from the start! She hoped that once he recovered, she could be with him!

However, Le Zhengsheng has regained his health. This past year, he was no different from a normal person.

Cui Ruoya thought her chance had come, but Le Zhengsheng only saw her as a friend, all his attention was given to his daughter Jiujiu!

Two years had passed, with no progress on her end, how could Cui Ruoya not be anxious?

If she could help Le Zhengsheng with the Ling Family issue, then... would he realize her importance to him?

After all, she saved his life... and can help his career as well.

On the phone, Professor Cui agreed with his daughter, "Okay, I’ll contact the Ling Family... their young master Ling Yu was in F City recently, we even had tea together, there’s no problem. Anyway, his birthday’s coming up, he invited me over, but my surgical schedule is too packed..."

"Dad!"

Cui Ruoya was even more excited, "If you’re not going, I’ll go!"

She remembered Le Zhengsheng said he hadn’t even seen Ling Yu yet!

What a great opportunity? Two years, Heaven has finally opened its eyes!

After coordinating things with her father and confirming the details.

Cui Ruoya couldn’t wait to contact Le Zhengsheng...

Le Zhengsheng was in a meeting at the time, and returned Cui Ruoya’s call afterwards. "Hello, Ruoya."

"Ah Sheng." Cui Ruoya beamed, "This time, you must treat me to a grand meal."

"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng raised his voice, puzzled, "If you want me to treat you, just say it straight. The excuse you’re using to get a meal is way too blunt, isn’t it?"

"Ha!" Cui Ruoya laughed heartily, "I’m not joking, it’s real! I... can make it possible for you to meet Ling Yu."

Ling Yu?

Le Zhengsheng raised his brows, as he had been overly sensitive to that name lately.

He immediately put down his files, "Really? What’s your plan?"

"Hehe." Cui Ruoya laughed, "About what I just mentioned..."

"A grand meal?" Le Zhengsheng chuckled, "Sure, I’ll buy you one!"

"Just one meal?" Cui Ruoya dismissed, "Helping you with such a big thing, Director Le, is that all you can offer?"

"Haha." Le Zhengsheng chuckled, rubbing his forehead, "More than just one meal, you can have as many as you like..."

"Really?" Cui Ruoya smiled, "Even for a lifetime?"

Hearing this, Le Zhengsheng was taken aback.

He wasn’t clueless; he felt Cui Ruoya’s intentions towards him over the past two years.

However, he couldn’t reciprocate.

Back then, he rejected Cui Ruoya, upon reflection... not only because he was ill, but also because he didn’t like her.

If a man likes a woman, why would he avoid being together just because he doesn’t have long to live?

Like when he met Gu Xiaoning, clear that he wouldn’t live long, yet... he still wanted to be with her! Even if it meant being together for every fleeting moment!

These past two years, Le Zhengsheng refrained from saying harsh words due to Cui Ruoya saving his life.

Thinking they were both adults... and that Cui Ruoya would understand eventually.

But now, hearing Cui Ruoya’s insinuation, Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brows and fell silent, thinking, should he clarify things with her?

"Ruoya..."

"Hey!" Cui Ruoya quickly interrupted him, "I’m just joking around, why are you getting tense? It’s like this, Ling Yu’s birthday is coming up... I received an invitation, and can bring a guest. Do you want to come?"

Le Zhengsheng frowned, naturally wanting to go.

This Ling Yu was extremely difficult... after learning about the economic reform matter, he deliberately avoided him.

Cui Ruoya laughed, "However, you’ll have to pretend to be my boyfriend, otherwise... what excuse do I have to bring you in?"

"..." Le Zhengsheng opened his mouth, "Ruoya..."

"Hey!" Cui Ruoya didn’t give him a chance to refuse, "Alright, I know what you’re about to say... I’m not taking it seriously! I don’t even want to be a stepmother to Jiujiu... can’t you, a grown man, stop being so awkward? I’m really not taking it seriously! I just want to help you, that’s it, we’re old friends, would I take advantage of you?"

Le Zhengsheng thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

"Alright... then, Ruoya, thank you. I’ll send a big gift as a token of gratitude another day."

Cui Ruoya smiled, "Great."

After hanging up the phone, Cui Ruoya’s smile faded.

A big gift? Calculating it so precisely? Hmph... she didn’t mind. Having waited this long, she didn’t care continuing to wait!

Chapter 649 in the side story of Sheng, all bullying her

First thing in the morning, Gu Xiaoning was called by the manager as she went to work.

Gu Xiaoning entered the office and found she wasn’t alone.

Alongside her were a few shifts of waiters, with the manager and several team leaders quietly discussing things.

Gu Xiaoning stood quietly on the sidelines.

"Ahem." The manager cleared his throat, "Listen up, everyone, for this period... you’ll be reassigned to Lingyun Manor, as the Ling Family has a major event, and a series of banquets to host with many guests. This is a major event for our hotel, so everyone, stay sharp!"

The manager continued talking at length, and Gu Xiaoning understood that it simply involved changing locations but the work remained the same.

"Now let’s distribute the uniforms... the uniforms are provided by the Ling Family, collect them according to your size."

So a line formed, with each person going forward to collect their uniform.

When it was Gu Xiaoning’s turn, she was about to collect a waiter’s outfit.

However, the manager stopped her.