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.”

“I need your help. I can’t think of anyone else who can help me.” Zhou Hailan lowered her head.

Bai Rong gazed at her wordlessly.

I don’t think I can help her. Unless it’s about her mental health, of course.

She instinctively put her guard up against Zhou Hailan.

Seeing that Bai Rong said nothing, Zhou Hailan shot her a worried glance. “Can you promise to keep this a secret?”

Bai Rong nodded. “Go ahead.”

“When I was locked up, my captors gang-raped me until I got pregnant.” She paused. “They allowed me to give birth to the child and ran a DNA test to find out who’s the child’s father.”

“Where’s the child now?” Bai Rong inquired, her brows furrowed up.

“The child was rescued together with me. I don’t know where he is now. I kept it a secret because I can’t afford to bring him up. It’s also embarrassing. I dare not let Chen know I once gave birth to a child under those circumstances.”

“So, why do you need my help?” Bai Rong gazed at her suspiciously.

“I need you to help me locate my son and adopt him. After spending time with you, I think you’re a reasonable person. He’ll grow up to be an excellent person under your guide. And please, don’t tell him I’m his mother.” Zhou Hailan lowered her gaze again.

Bai Rong narrowed her eyes. Hmm, Zhou Hailan is indeed unpredictable.

Why would she tell me about her secret?

“Got it. I’ll try to find out where he is,” she replied.

“Thank you. Can you keep this a secret from the others?” pleaded Zhou Hailan.

Bai Rong nodded. “Don’t worry.”

Zhou Hailan stood up and bowed to her in gratitude. “Thank you for not holding any grudges and agreeing to help me. I can breathe a sigh of relief now that my son is in your hands. I swear I won’t stand between you and Chen.”

“Get up. You should rest well.” Bai Rong helped her up and watched as she returned to her bed. “I’m going to Jadeborough on a work trip for around three months. I’ll come and visit you again after that.”

Zhou Hailan nodded. “Thank you.”

With that, Bai Rong spun on her heels and headed to the door. Suddenly, she turned at her shoulder to gaze at Zhou Hailan.

Zhou Hailan froze. “What’s wrong?”

Bai Rong simply shook her head and left the ward.

If I wasn’t mistaken, Zhou Hailan was glaring at my back…

When I suddenly turned, she was stunned and didn’t have time to change her expression.

Well, since the matter with her son is a trap, I’ll ignore it for now and see how things go.

Zhou Hailan frowned. After Bai Rong’s departure, she got off her bed and made sure no one was around before making a call. “Bai Rong is a psychologist. She’s meticulous and good at analyzing others. It’s hard to lie to her. Besides, Gu Mingchen listens to her well. She’s a difficult target,” she declared angrily.

“You want to give up? I can arrange for you to leave now if that’s the case. I don’t need useless team members.”

“Of course not. It’s just that I’ve been away for some time, so please give me more time,” Zhou Hailan requested.

“Bai Rong will be going to Jadeborough tomorrow for three months. Think about your next step carefully. Also, don’t contact me unless if I order you to do so. I’m hanging up now.”

After the call ended, she deleted the call record irritatedly.

After Bai Rong entered her car, she called Gu Mingchen.

The man answered her call.

She didn’t mention her meeting with Zhou Hailan. After all, she was waiting for her enemy to make the first move.

“Gu Mingchen, I talked to Cheng Jinrong today and found out about something important.”

“Who is Cheng Jinrong? Is he a man?” Gu Mingchen demanded, his voice full of jealousy.