Chapter 2158: Her Heart Is With Her (10)
Jiaojiao knew exactly why she was being avoided, but even knowing that, she still felt very upset.
During her third year in college, every time she thought of how coldly she was treated, she felt particularly wronged, sad and distressed. Mind you, even when she dated Duan Xi, she never felt this way; instead, she was thoroughly overwhelmed by Yang Tao.
"If you don’t come over, I’m afraid you won’t want me anymore," Yang Tao said.
"I’m glad you realize that!" Jiaojiao huffed, pouting as she carefully examined her. She noticed Yang Tao looked very healthy and hadn’t lost weight, finally putting her mind at ease.
For the time that followed, the two of them stayed in the private room talking. During the time, a waiter came in to deliver a meal for Yang Tao.
Jiaojiao was busy chatting with Yang Tao and didn’t pay attention to Duan Xi’s absence.
Meanwhile, Duan Xi had just gone out to instruct the waiter to send food into the private room when he was called over to another private room by Duan Qianyang.
He was directly asked: "Who’s the person with the little boy, three or four years old, following Ruan Jie and Ruan Chi? Are they close?"
Duan Xi immediately understood who he was talking about and nodded, "It’s the Lu Family’s eldest son."
The Lu Family?
Duan Qianyang recalled for a moment, then remembered the Lu Family referred to the godfamily that Jiaojiao recognized. He had met Lu Zhiwei a few times but had never seen his son, Lu Xian.
"What’s going on?" Duan Xi noticed the odd expression on his face and frowned, asking.
"Don’t ask yet. First, tell me when did he come back? From where?"
"The day before yesterday, from abroad, America." Duan Xi replied, "What do you know?"
Hearing Lu Xian had returned the day before yesterday, Duan Qianyang’s expression grew even stranger. But since the materials sent by his assistant hadn’t arrived yet, he couldn’t say much for the time being, only advised, "Before dinner, my assistant will deliver some materials. Remember to come find me."
He was about to leave the private room but was grabbed by the wrist by Duan Xi.
The Lu Family and the Ruan Family were closely related, and Jiaojiao also cared about Lu Xian. As long as it concerned Jiaojiao, Duan Xi had no patience at all. He grabbed Duan Qianyang’s arm, saying impatiently in a cold voice, "Tell me now!"
Duan Qianyang thought for a moment. Although this matter was bizarre and strange, having experienced the incident of Jiaojiao inhabiting a cat’s body, he felt there was nothing he couldn’t say.
He whispered a few words beside Duan Xi’s ear, and as Duan Qianyang spoke, Duan Xi’s face grew increasingly grim.
"Are you for real?" Duan Xi asked.
"The materials from above say so, but the specifics may require verification from the parties involved. Xiaoxi, don’t spread this matter yet. Let’s probe into the reality first." Duan Qianyang advised.
After all, sometimes the information from above isn’t entirely accurate.
But Duan Xi’s expression didn’t improve; instead, it grew more serious.
Because he knew the truth of the matter better than anyone, but he didn’t know where something went wrong. Originally, apart from smelling a strong scent of death, he hadn’t discovered any other issues.
"When will the materials be delivered?" After pondering for a few seconds, Duan Xi asked.
"At the latest, by dinner." Duan Qianyang replied.
Duan Xi nodded, then reminded, "Don’t mention this matter to anyone for now. Let me handle it, especially Jiaojiao; don’t tell her anything."
"Of course." Duan Qianyang had the same intention in the first place.
After the two father and son left the private room, Duan Qianyang was called away by Ruan Jianguo.