Lu Xingzhi could sense Jiang Yaoâs anxiety with her quick explanation. He offered a word of comfort, saying, âI believe in you, I know clearly how you really are.â However, he couldnât help but sigh and remained silent.
His silence wasnât because of his suspicion about the possibility of hidden motives on Jiang Yaoâs side, but rather, he was caught by extreme surprise. He found the news unbelievable. After all, Zhao Zhuangzong was known to be very loving and affectionate towards Lu Yuqing all these years.
âYou have to find a chance to talk to your sister about this matter. She has to know.â
Jiang Yao was quiet in hesitation for a while as she pondered what to say. Shen then added, âHis assistantâI mean the womanâfrom what I can see, her belly is very big now. I assume her baby would be due soon. Zhao Zhuangzong hasnât told Yuqing anything yet so far, and heâs even putting on the disguise of a loving and caring husband. What is he thinking? Does he really want to be a good husband at home while being a good father in another family? Or, would he pretend to adopt the baby once the woman gives birth and let Yuqing takes care of the out-of-wedlock child on behalf of the woman? Regardless, it will be a painful outcome for Yuqing.â
âOkay, I understand. Iâll talk to Yuqing,â Lu Xingzhi said. He thought about the way Zhao Zhuangzong carried himself in the usual days and frowned. He must say, Zhao Zhuangzongâs disguise was so tremendous and flawless that no one would ever suspect him of being a cheater at all. If it wasnât for Jiang Yao bumping into him, no one could have predicted what would happen in the future.
âOkay, good to know.â Jiang Yao heaved a sigh of relief. She had been thinking about this matter for a few days already.
âIâll return to the base tonight. Call the base whenever you want to talk to me.â Lu Xingzhi didnât tell Jiang Yao about the phones he would get from exploiting Zhou Weiqi. He figured it would be best to tell her after he registered the phone numbers.
Back in the room, Zhou Weiqi, who had escaped like a scaredy-cat, restored his usual comedic self. He mimicked Jiang Yaoâs voice calling Lu Xingzhiâs name by speaking in a deafening high-pitched tone and dancing around with orchid fingers like the actresses in Peking operas.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âI donât think she knows how to sing operas,â Chen Xuyao murmured as he turned his head around, ignoring Zhou Weiqi.
As they were chatting, Lu Xingzhi pushed the door open and walked in. He threw the phone to Zhou Weiqi and sat back in his seat.
Chen Xuyao felt his heart skipped a beat when he saw Lu Xingzhiâs gloomy expression. It was his typical upset mode. Was it because of Zhou Weiqiâs teasing that Jiang Yao had vented her anger at Lu Xingzhi?
âXingzhi, whatâs the matter?â Cheng Xuyao poured tea into Lu Xingzhiâs cup and asked with a pleasing smile. âDid Jiang Yao get angry after being teased by Weiqi?â
âNo.â Lu Xingzhi shook his head as he reached for the teacup. âShe wasnât angry, she just informed me about some family matters.â
âIs something going on at home?â Liang Yueze asked. âTricky problem?â
âThe tricky part is the connection of the people involved, not the problem itself,â Lu Xingzhi said faintly. Then, he grabbed the car key and tapped on Zhou Weiqiâs seat. âIâll head off to the base first. Zhou Weiqi, remember to send my phone to the base. Secondly, donât call and harass my wife again. If you do, Iâll personally go after you.â
âYes, yes, yes! Roger that!â Zhou Weiqi muttered hastily. He didnât dare tackle the distressed tiger.
Lu Xingzhi left Longteng Restaurant and head straight to the base through the night. It was almost ten oâclock when he arrived at the base.
He didnât go directly to the dorm, but instead, he went to his office.
His office was the only room that was lit in the entire office building. Lu Xingzhi opened the drawer, took out a pack of cigarettes, and lit one stick skillfully.