You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 230

After listening to Cheng Jinrong, Bai Rong realized he was in the know.

“I’m only doing my job,” said Bai Rong with a smirk.

“Good. I suddenly regret introducing him to you,” replied Cheng Jinrong. It seemed like he was insinuating something.

Bai Rong didn’t press on, but she guessed her previous prediction was correct.

Lu Xingzhou arrived after eleven o ‘clock. He was all smiles and polite to Bai Rong now. “I’m sorry for showing up late. I met up with a friend earlier and got stuck in traffic on the way here.”

“Let’s get to the point,” came Bai Rong’s curt reply.

“I agree. May I know when you will be able to head to Jadeborough?” asked Lu Xingzhou politely.

“You’re from Jadeborough?” Bai Rong was stunned to learn that fact. After all, Jadeborough wasn’t a provincial capital.

“Jadeborough’s my hometown. My wife and children are there. Normally, I’ll spend my weekends there. But if it’s a routine check, I might stay there for a longer period,” explained Lu Xingzhou.

“Got it. I can leave by tomorrow. I’ll draw up a contract at the research institute later. Please wait for me. I hope you can transfer the first payment before I depart.” Bai Rong stated her requests clearly.

Lu Xingzhou gave her a nod and smiled. “Sure. We can head there now.”

Bai Rong eyed Lu Xingzhou doubtfully.

He’s a totally different man today. Why isn’t he asking about the details? This is strange.

Is there another reason for him to be so easygoing?

Soon, Bai Rong and Lu Xingzhou arrived at her research institute.

She decided to bring him here to show him that the research institute was legal and legit, so he would put his guard down.

Lu Xingzhou simply stayed in his car and waited for Bai Rong.

After printing out the agreement in her office, Bai Rong brought it to him.

Lu Xingzhou penned his signature without hesitation.

After signing the document, he extended an invitation. “Do you want to have lunch together?”

“No need. I’ll be at Jadeborough tomorrow, so we’ll have plenty of chances to eat together. I need to head home and pack up now. Thanks, though.” Bai Rong was polite but distant.

“Right. I’ll see you in Jadeborough, then. The money will be transferred to your account later.” With that, Lu Xingzhou wound up his car window and drove away.

After he left, Bai Rong was about to drive the car which Gu Mingchen left behind to the military base when her phone rang.

It was a call from an unknown number. She answered it and inquired, “Hello? Who is this?”

“Hello, Bai Rong. This is Zhou Hailan. Can you come to the hospital this afternoon? I want to talk to you,” Zhou Hailan spoke over the line gently.

Bai Rong curled her lips. “Sure. See you later.”

Well, well. I wonder why she wants to see me.

Don’t tell me she’s targeting me.

When she arrived at the hospital, Song Xiyu wasn’t there. There were two caregivers by Zhou Hailan’s bed.

“Help me buy some food.” Zhou Hailan told the caregivers, sending them away on purpose.

They filed out obediently.

“Have a seat.” Zhou Hailan gestured.

Bai Rong sat down without a word.

Studying Bai Rong carefully, Zhou Hailan revealed, “When I was locked up, I wondered if Chen would forget about me and fall for another woman. Looks like my intuition were right. You’re younger, prettier, curvier, and smarter than me. I accept defeat.”

“Don’t overthink things. You need to focus on your recovery. Everything will be fine.”