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Tong Le found herself at a loss for words. If it weren't for her rationality holding her back, she might have instinctively replied. She missed him too.
She truly did think about him. During her free moments, she often recalled Zong Zeyu's face and couldn't help but open their WeChat chat window. Although she didn't dare to send a message, she would repeatedly scroll through their previous conversations.
She admitted that she had developed feelings for him. Perhaps it was infatuation, or maybe it was the care and support Zong Zeyu had shown her, something she had never experienced before. Acknowledging her feelings was easy; the difficult part was how to handle this relationship properly.
She still held onto her previous principle: she would wait until her divorce was finalized and she regained her freedom before approaching Zong Zeyu cleanly and decisively.
Clearing her throat, Tong Le spoke, "You always go out of your way to help me. I can't even keep track of how much I owe you now."
Zong Zeyu replied, "You could repay me with your body; I wouldn't mind."
Tong Le laughed, "Aren't you afraid that I might be heartless? The more I owe you, the more I feel powerless to repay it. I could easily just give up; if I can't repay you anyway, why not just be a deadbeat?"
Zong Zeyu said, "Then just rely on me for life; I'm willing to be your crutch."
Tong Le responded, "You always say the most surprising things."
Zong Zeyu continued, "What are your plans for tonight? Want to meet up and grab a bite?"
Tong Le replied, "Can we do it another day? I have plans with Tian Ling and Ke Ayi tonight. Also, thank you so much for the house—whether it's mine or Tian Ling's. I’ll remember my debts and favors to you, and I will repay them."
Zong Zeyu said, "Do as you wish; anyway, if you marry me, you won't have to repay anything."
After hanging up the phone, Tong Le stood by the roadside and smiled foolishly at her phone for a while. She felt happy and secure, believing that the path ahead would only become more exciting.
Later that night, in Zhang Huizhi's small apartment.
Zhang Huizhi placed the signed contract into an envelope and carefully tucked it away in the deepest part of her wardrobe. She clasped her hands together and closed her eyes in prayer, "May heaven bless me with great fortune! Please bless me!"
At that moment, the doorbell rang—it was Mo Kai Liang.
Mo Kai Liang stood at the door wearing an apron. He had just cooked at Lan Qingqing's place and was now heading over to Zhang Huizhi's to eat.
Upon entering Lan Qingqing's home, Zhang Huizhi saw four dishes and a soup on the dining table.
Lan Qingqing was dressed in a thin and sheer silk nightgown, so much so that even the outline of her underwear was clearly visible.
Zhang Huizhi disapprovingly remarked, "There are other people here! Is this how you're going to dress? A cotton nightgown is cheap and comfortable; change into one tomorrow."
Lan Qingqing nodded in response but felt disgusted internally.
Mo Kai Liang stole a few glances at Lan Qingqing; the transparency of her nightgown made him feel his heart race uncontrollably.
Zhang Huizhi hummed a little tune as she approached the dining table, looking as if she had just won the lottery.
Lan Qingqing curiously asked, "Have you encountered something joyful?"
With a proud demeanor, Zhang Huizhi replied, "It's nothing much, just met a benefactor. We're about to get rich!"
Upon hearing the word "rich," Lan Qingqing's eyes lit up. "Are you saying Ke Wenjie has landed some major project?"
Zhang Huizhi scoffed, "What can a single project earn? Our Ke Family is destined to become super wealthy! We'll be among the upper class! Just wait and see, before long, we’ll be moving into a big villa!"
Although Lan Qingqing didn’t fully understand, seeing Zhang Huizhi's excited expression led her to believe that Ke Wenjie must have found another lucrative opportunity.
Taking the initiative, Lan Qingqing served Zhang Huizhi some food and said, "Auntie, you must promise me that when we move into the big villa, you’ll kick Tong Le out!"
Zhang Huizhi replied earnestly, "That’s a given! I’ve already thought it through. For someone like Tong Le, who is so despicable, she must be left with her child. You can take care of Tong Le's kid; it won’t affect us."
Meanwhile, in Tong Le's new apartment.
In the spacious and comfortable apartment, Tong Le, Tian Ling, and Kong Hongmei were busy cooking in the kitchen. The kitchen was large enough for all three to work separately.
Tong Le was preparing a cold dish and reminded Tian Ling, "You need to handle the property transfer procedures in the next couple of days. Zong Zeyu has already sent me the contact number; you can communicate with him then."
Tian Ling was chopping vegetables and nodded vigorously. "Got it! When Xiao Zong Zong is free next time, help me set up a dinner invitation. I want to treat him! It’s my first time receiving such an expensive gift!"
Tian Ling was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. Now that they had a house, her next goal was to buy a car!
Kong Hongmei corrected her from the side, "Wrong! The next goal is to get married! Why are you in such a hurry to buy a car? If you find a man, let him buy it for you!"
Tian Ling poured cold water on her enthusiasm. "You think getting married is that easy? Did my dad buy you a car when you got married? Forget about cars; did he even buy you a house? And let’s not even talk about houses—did he provide you with a stable life? You think men are so easy to come by? Tong Le has suffered so much just to meet Zong Zeyu. I don’t dare to have any fantasies about men; just finding one with normal emotions and values is already a blessing."
Kong Hongmei complained to Tong Le, "Lele, look at her! What twisted views she has! How can women live without getting married? Are we supposed to be single for life? Who will bury us when we die?"
Tian Ling continued passionately, "Staying away from men means staying away from breast cancer, cervical cancer—various cancers! Not having children means embracing a beautiful life! What’s that saying? Grandchildren will have their own blessings; without them, I’ll enjoy my life!"
Kong Hongmei grabbed a spatula as if to hit Tian Ling on the head. Tong Le hurriedly intervened, "Auntie, don’t get worked up! Tian Ling is just talking nonsense; she actually likes someone—a doctor."
Tian Ling immediately shot Tong Le an annoyed look and said, "Why are you bringing that up here? So annoying!"
Kong Hongmei leaned closer to Tian Ling and said excitedly, "A doctor? A doctor? You should take your mom to see this doctor when you get the chance!"
Tian Ling turned around with a plate of food and walked away. "What doctor? You’re not sick; there’s no need to see one!"
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