Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife

Chapter 537 - 536: For the Sake of This Old Bones (Second Update)

When Yang Sheng conveyed Old Master’s request to Ji Rui, Ji Rui first looked at Yang Sheng, then at Uncle Jing, and finally spoke to Uncle Jing."Uncle Jing, sorry, you’ll need to ask Le Tong about this. I can’t make the decision."

Although Ji Rui hadn’t said much earlier, it didn’t mean he wasn’t thinking about how this situation could develop.

Regardless of which way things developed, what he needed to do was unconditionally stand by Le Tong’s side, support her, and protect her!

"Mr. Ji..." Uncle Jing’s tone carried a hint of pleading.

"Uncle Jing, you don’t know Le Tong. Yang Sheng should understand her. He has the ability, so let him talk to Le Tong. I’m sorry, I don’t have that ability."

Ji Rui didn’t mind diminishing himself to this extent, just so Le Tong wouldn’t have to face difficulty.

And Yang Sheng, obviously, had no intention of helping Old Master either.

"Uncle Jing, you should go talk to Tongtong yourself. She’s a sensible person. If she wants to stay, she naturally will. If she doesn’t want to, none of us can force her."

Originally, Le Tong’s position in Yang Sheng’s heart wasn’t low, and now with the potential family connection, he instinctively protected Le Tong even more, thus, like Ji Rui, choosing to stand unconditionally behind Le Tong to support her!

Uncle Jing had thought this task wouldn’t be difficult, but unexpectedly, he hit a wall. When he returned to the big house, Old Master and Le Tong, along with a few others, were still in their respective positions.

Uncle Jing relayed Ji Rui and Yang Sheng’s words to Old Master, but Old Master seemed not at all surprised.

"It seems that Sheng and that girl have an unusual relationship," Old Master said meaningfully.

Uncle Jing misunderstood and his face changed, "Old Master, they wouldn’t be messing..."

Uncle Jing’s words weren’t finished before Old Master sternly interrupted, "Nonsense!"

"Yes! Yes! I was speaking nonsense," Uncle Jing said, frightened, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Uncle Jing secretly wiped his forehead: Old Master, I don’t understand the world of you smart people!

"I’ll go talk to her..."

Old Master said, signaling for Uncle Jing to open the door.

Seeing him, Le Tong still maintained the same composed attitude as when she first saw him, "Chairman Yang!"

"Old Master!" Baobao remained in the same obedient demeanor, yet, the little guy who wasn’t very lovable before now seemed much cuter in Old Master’s eyes.

The reason? Do we even need to say it? This little guy is a member of his Old Yang Family; how could he not be adorable?

At this moment, Old Master had already regarded Le Tong as his own granddaughter, so now, whether he looked at Le Tong or Baobao, one seemed more and more individualized, and the other more and more adorable.

"Mm, good!" Old Master rarely reached out and ruffled Baobao’s hair, his eyes wholly benevolent, "What’s your name?"

Baobao glanced sideways at his mommy and seeing no particular look of disapproval, obediently answered, "Ji Yu, Old Master can call me Baobao."

"Baobao?! And what about your sister?"

Old Master probably encountered resistance from Le Tong and rapidly switched his tactics, trying to start with the two little kids.

"Called Nuonuo..." Baobao’s eyes turned slyly, occasionally glancing at his mommy with the corner of his eye, constantly observing Le Tong’s expressions for any changes.

"Is this place fun?" Old Master sat on the stone bench beside Le Tong, reaching out to pull Baobao, wanting to bring him closer.

Baobao, initially leaning against Le Tong, instinctively shrugged off Old Master’s hand, clutching Le Tong’s waist tightly, and the happy expression vanished, replaced by a cautious glance at Old Master.

Old Master sighed inwardly, thinking he had a softie, but it turned out to be another little hedgehog!

"Baobao, do you like dogs? If you do, stay the night, and tomorrow we can take the dogs to swim?" The indoor pool at home had only been somewhat lively since Sheng returned for a while.

A sparkle of excitement flitted through Baobao’s eyes, but he didn’t respond immediately, instead, he peered up at Le Tong.

Le Tong showed no expression, didn’t even move her brows, merely lowering her eyes to tease the recently awakened Nuonuo.

Though Le Tong didn’t explicitly react, Baobao seemed to understand what was in Le Tong’s heart.

"No, we have plans to meet Uncle Yifan tonight..." Baobao shook his head vigorously like a rattle drum.

Seeing that he couldn’t get through with the little guy either, Old Master could only turn to Le Tong and say, "Girl, it’s so cold, and it’s quite a hassle for the two kids to run around. I’ve already asked Ah Jing to prepare a room, so why not just stay here tonight?"

Le Tong lifted her eyelids and gave him a cursory glance, refusing without a moment’s thought, "No, these two kids aren’t used to unfamiliar places."

Uncle Jing, upon hearing this sharp remark, worried it would provoke Old Master, hurriedly interjected, "Miss Tongtong, how is this place unfamiliar?"

Le Tong smiled, curving her lips slightly, looking at Uncle Jing with her exceptionally beautiful eyes, "Uncle Jing, if this place isn’t unfamiliar, what counts as unfamiliar?"

Due to Yang Sheng, she didn’t have a favorable impression of Old Master to begin with, and now thinking of the complex entanglements the Jade Pendant might involve, her sense of resistance grew stronger and stronger.

Uncle Jing opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to argue further, but was stopped by Old Master’s words.

"Ah Jing!"

Uncle Jing didn’t dare to say more, only silently stepped back behind Old Master.

Old Master looked at Le Tong, as if contemplating his words, or perhaps hesitating.

"Girl, these old bones of mine are eighty-five this year..."

Old Master tentatively started, observing that Le Tong remained indifferent, neither expressing disdain nor showing any sign of aversion, so he continued.

"These old bones might have a few more years if I’m lucky, or maybe tomorrow they’ll close their eyes and stop. Then I can’t control anything. I’m old...I’ve seen so much, good and bad, and in the eyes of others, I may have earned lifetimes of wealth, and enjoyed things others might not in a hundred lifetimes. But I’ve realized, although too late, that once you reach my age, what people truly need isn’t much, just basic comforts and a harmonious family..."

Old Master spoke intermittently, and when he paused here, closed his eyes briefly; Uncle Jing swiftly reached over to massage his head.

Yet, Old Master pushed aside his hand, looking at Le Tong who stared at him with a neutral face, continued.

"Weikang, that kid, is the youngest in the family, spoiled by his mother since young. He always did as he liked. Yet, despite many sons, in terms of capability and vision, it’s Weikang who stands out. I was anxious then, pushing him too hard. He left home in a huff and hasn’t returned since..."