Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife

Chapter 388 Sweet Burden (Part 1)

"Traits?"Yang Sheng chuckled lightly, his laughter carrying a hint of desolation and helplessness.

This Yang Sheng was vastly different from the carefree and spontaneous Yang Sheng that Le Tong knew. Seeing him this way, Le Tong suddenly felt very sad.

It turns out, even someone like Yang Sheng who seems so glamorous on the outside, is actually scarred and battered inside.

"Senior, although it may be presumptuous of me to say this, if there’s anything you need help with, feel free to ask. Don’t hesitate."

Yang Sheng patted her shoulder, "I know, I’ll definitely be needing your help."

Le Tong thought about how soon Yang Sheng would be leaving, and felt very sad inside.

She’s someone who doesn’t easily get emotional, but once she does, she loves deeply. Although there was no romantic love between her and Yang Sheng, that sibling-like intimacy made Le Tong rely on Yang Sheng more than she did anyone else.

"Senior, I don’t want you to go!"

Le Tong said gloomily, unconsciously leaning against Yang Sheng’s shoulder like a child, while Yang Sheng too felt uneasy inside, naturally putting an arm around her shoulder to comfort her.

"Silly, I’m not never coming back!"

Despite his words, both he and Ji Rui, as well as Le Tong, knew that his chance of returning to the Ji Family after going back to his family was very slim.

From afar, Ji Rui accidentally glanced over, and when he saw Le Tong cuddled closely with Yang Sheng, while Yang Sheng’s hand was casually draped around her shoulder, his eyebrows involuntarily furrowed.

"Baobao, Daddy’s tired. Let Uncle Sheng play with you."

Baobao looked at Ji Rui in surprise; his energetic daddy, how could he be tired from running around for just a few minutes?

When his gaze swept over the scene under the sunshade, he immediately understood.

"Coward!" Baobao muttered softly, turning to wave and shout at Yang Sheng.

"Uncle Sheng, come play racing with Baobao..."

Yang Sheng was completely unaware of the little guy’s scheming, and without complaint, stood up, straightened his clothes, and ran over, brushing past the not-so-pleased Ji Rui.

"Baobao, what’s up with your daddy? He doesn’t look well!"

Yang Sheng didn’t think much, taking the remote control from Baobao’s hand, while operating the model, he asked.

"Daddy’s tired!" In front of Yang Sheng, Baobao naturally sided with his daddy.

Yang Sheng believed it, because, Ji Rui had indeed been worn out by CoCo lately.

Being called a coward by his son, Ji Rui felt helpless.

How he wished he could openly express his jealousy?

How he wished he could openly warn Yang Sheng and all other men coveting Le Tong?

But what right did he have?

According to Le Tong’s words, he’s not anyone significant to her, so what right did he have to be jealous? Or to warn others?

Besides, Yang Sheng was about to leave, and he didn’t want his inexplicable jealousy to harm his relationship with Yang Sheng.

Ji Rui took off his shoes and sat cross-legged next to Le Tong, first grabbing a drink and taking several gulps before casually asking Le Tong, "Did Yang Sheng tell you anything?"

Le Tong’s gaze rested on Baobao, "Hmm, senior said he’s the young master of the Northern Yang Family, and mentioned he’s going back to handle family matters."

Ji Rui seemed slightly surprised, as Yang Sheng never proactively mentioned this identity to others. Now, he had told Le Tong, did this mean he truly saw her differently?

"Did you ask him?"

Ji Rui’s alarm bells rang, as Yang Sheng had repeatedly assured him that he wasn’t in love with Le Tong. Yet, he’d never seen Yang Sheng so unguarded with someone, and that someone was a woman!

"No, he said it himself." Le Tong answered honestly, turning to glance oddly at Ji Rui.

"Did he say anything else?"

Ji Rui’s heart leapt to his throat. Could it be that slightly intimate scene he saw was Yang Sheng confessing to Le Tong?

Le Tong felt a surge of resistance; why did this man have to meddle in every little thing?

However, her resistance didn’t last long, thinking that this man’s nervousness probably came from Yang Sheng hiding something important from him, and he wanted answers from her.

With this thought, Le Tong’s once-cold expression gradually warmed.

"Didn’t say." Le Tong shook her head, picked up a plate, forked a few pieces of fruit, and handed them to Ji Rui.

This answer made Ji Rui breathe a sigh of relief, taking the fruit he normally didn’t like slowly, and began eating it.

Their actions seemed like those of an old married couple, yet the two involved did so unconsciously.

Le Tong, who was handing the fruit, would every evening at home force Ji Rui and Baobao to eat some fruit after dinner, so she did it habitually without further thought.

And Ji Rui seemed used to it, as whenever he was free, Le Tong would hand him some supposedly healthy food that he didn’t particularly enjoy.

If someone else handed him these foods, Ji Rui certainly would immediately sour in demeanor, but if it was from Le Tong, even if it were poison, he might eat it all without batting an eye.

Ji Rui quietly ate all the fruit from the plate, put the plate down, drank half a cup of water, then looked at Le Tong, "Have you made up your mind about what I asked?"

Le Tong’s face showed difficulty, "Mr. Ji, I’m worried..."

"Still worried you can’t handle it?" Ji Rui stared closely at her face, interrupting her before she could finish.

Le Tong boldly nodded, "Hmm, I think you should have better choices, there’s no need to have someone at my amateurish skill level take over senior’s affairs."

Le Tong analyzed matter-of-factly, although she wished for a larger platform to showcase her talent, and the position of executive assistant to the president would undoubtedly be an incredibly enticing stage for her.

But she also knew her worth; she currently didn’t possess Yang Sheng’s ability, forcing herself into that position would only burden Ji Rui.

What Le Tong said was entirely reasonable, yet Ji Rui was completely unmoved, merely raising an eyebrow at her, "But I’m here, aren’t I?"

These words sounded incredibly ambiguous.

Le Tong felt electricity running through her scalp, bowed her head to avoid Ji Rui’s gaze, constantly reminding herself not to overthink, he’s talking about business!

"Mr. Ji, you’re already busy enough. I don’t want to become a burden to you."

Le Tong, throughout her life, feared most becoming a burden to others, especially with her current ambiguous relationship with Ji Rui, she should strongly avoid getting tangled with him.

"I don’t mind!"

Ji Rui stated firmly, without waiting for Le Tong’s reaction, he added, "Starting tomorrow night, I’ll tutor you!"

To Ji Rui, if Le Tong was to be considered a burden, then she was a sweet burden, and even if he had to bear it for a lifetime, he wouldn’t mind!