Chapter 953 - 950

Chapter 953: Chapter 950

Le Zhengsheng and Cui Ruoya were having a meal together.

Throughout the meal, Le Zhengsheng was busy taking care of Jiujiu, but Cui Ruoya still noticed something unusual about him.

"Ah-Sheng." Cui Ruoya hesitated, then spoke, "Is something on your mind?"

Le Zhengsheng was wiping Jiujiu’s mouth, and he smiled lightly, "Can you tell?"

Cui Ruoya nodded, "Of course, how many years have we known each other? What’s troubling you? Can’t you talk about it?"

"Eh." Le Zhengsheng sighed, smiling, "There’s nothing I can’t talk about... it’s business matters."

"Oh." Cui Ruoya mused. She had been paying attention to Le Zhengsheng’s affairs, and hearing this, she understood, "Is it about the economic reforms?"

Le Zhengsheng, being a disciple of Fu Xianlin, had shouldered the heavy responsibilities of the economic sector in Guan Chao Village over the past two years as Fu Xianlin devoted himself to research.

Lately, Le Zhengsheng had run into some trouble.

He was currently involved in an economic reform case, concerning a major family in Holy City... the Ling Family.

The Ling Family was deeply rooted in Holy City.

For generations, their background was extremely complex. Although it’s a law-abiding society now, because of historical reasons, the Ling Family had connections that could not be easily cleared. Even in Guan Chao, they could hardly be touched. Moving against the Ling Family could lead to economic turmoil... the consequences were immeasurable.

Cui Ruoya asked, "The Ling Family, are they troublesome?"

"Yes." Le Zhengsheng frowned, "So far, I haven’t even met the person in charge of the Ling Family... would you say that’s troublesome or not?"

"I see." Cui Ruoya frowned, thoughtful.

For Le Zhengsheng, it was just a casual conversation, said and forgotten.

But when Cui Ruoya got home, she immediately called her father in City F.

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

If she remembered correctly, her father had some connection with the Ling Family.

Professor Cui responded, "Yes, I do. When I used to live in Holy City, I was a private doctor for the Ling Family for a while. Oh yes... the young master of their family, when he was born, it was a difficult labor, but fortunately, I was there, otherwise... both the wife and the child would have been in danger."

"Dad!"

Cui Ruoya was overjoyed, "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?

You know, she had been by Le Zhengsheng’s side for two years now.

Initially, it was to treat his illness. But she never had a simple purpose for treating him! She hoped that once he became healthy, they could be together!

However, Le Zhengsheng recovered his health. In the past year, he was no different from a normal person.

Cui Ruoya thought the opportunity had come, but Le Zhengsheng only regarded her as a friend, devoting all his attention to his daughter, Jiujiu!

Seeing two years pass without any progress, how could Cui Ruoya not be anxious?

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

After all, she saved his life... and can also assist him in his career.

On the other end, Professor Cui agreed, "Alright, I’ll get in touch with the Ling Family... their young master Ling Yu, he was in City F a while ago, we even had tea together, it’s no problem. Oh, his birthday is coming up, and he invited me, but my surgery schedule is too full..."

"Dad!"

Cui Ruoya was even more excited, "If you can’t go, I will!"

She recalled that Le Zhengsheng said he hadn’t met Ling Yu yet!

What a great opportunity? After two years, the heavens finally opened their eyes!

After discussing it with her father and confirming the arrangements,

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

At that moment, Le Zhengsheng was in a meeting, and he called Cui Ruoya back afterward. "Hello, Ruoya."

"Ah-Sheng." Cui Ruoya said with a smile, "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 so. Are you using this excuse just to get a meal from me?"

"Ha!" Cui Ruoya laughed heartily, "I’m not kidding, it’s true! I... can let you meet Ling Yu."

Ling Yu?

Le Zhengsheng raised an eyebrow; lately, he had been very sensitive to this name.

He immediately set down the documents in his hand, "Really? What means do you have?"

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

"The grand meal?" Le Zhengsheng chuckled, "Fine, I’ll buy it for you!"

"Just one meal?" Cui Ruoya scoffed, "I helped you so much, and this is all Director Le Zhengsheng is willing to do?"

"Haha." Le Zhengsheng laughed, running a hand over his forehead, "Not just one meal, you can have as many as you like..."

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

Upon hearing this, Le Zhengsheng was taken aback.

He wasn’t oblivious, and for the past two years, he hadn’t been unaware of Cui Ruoya’s feelings for him.

But he couldn’t reciprocate.

Thinking back to when he initially turned Cui Ruoya down... it was partly because of his illness, but also because he didn’t like her.

If a man truly liked a woman, how could he let a short lifespan deter him from being together?

Just like when he met Gu Xiaoning, he knew he wouldn’t live long, but... he still wanted to be with her! Even if it was just a few moments, they had to be together!

For the past two years, Le Zhengsheng always felt he owed Cui Ruoya for saving his life, so he hesitated to speak harshly.

He thought that, as adults, Cui Ruoya would eventually understand.

However, upon hearing Cui Ruoya’s hint, Le Zhengsheng couldn’t help but frown and hesitate, wondering if he should clearly explain things to her?

"Ruoya..."

"Hey!" Cui Ruoya quickly interrupted him, "I was just joking, why are you getting nervous? So here’s the thing, Ling Yu’s birthday is approaching... I received an invitation, and I can bring a guest. Do you want to go?"

Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brows, naturally wanting to go.

This Ling Yu was very difficult to deal with... after learning about the economic reform, he intentionally avoided him.

Cui Ruoya laughed, "But, you’ll have to pretend to be my boyfriend, otherwise... what reason would 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 want to say... I won’t take it seriously! I don’t even plan to be Jiujiu’s stepmother... You’re a grown man, can’t you stop being so wishy-washy? I’m really not taking it seriously! I just want to help you, we’re old friends, would I take advantage of you?"

After contemplating for a moment, Le Zhengsheng still nodded and agreed.

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

Cui Ruoya smiled, "Okay."

After hanging up, Cui Ruoya’s smile disappeared.

Giving a big gift? Calculating everything so clearly? Hmph... she didn’t care. She has waited this long, she doesn’t mind always waiting!