CHAPTER 380: CHAPTER 358: RETURNING HOME

Before leaving South Africa, Boss Zou came to see them off.

Seeing him again, Jiang Ruan was still startled by the tattoos on his neck and arms. She had seen tattoos before, but never so many that they covered an entire neck.

You have to know, the neck is the most vulnerable area, with so many capillaries.

Getting a tattoo there must be incredibly painful.

Jiang Ruan sat obediently on the sofa with an injury on her wrist, waiting, as Bao Ye packed her luggage. Since it involved personal clothing, it wasn’t convenient to let the bodyguards pack.

Boss Zou and Bao Ye were talking on the other side, and when it seemed they were done, the two of them walked over.

"Sister-in-law, who knows when we’ll meet again next time." Boss Zou said with a smile, "You must remember to think of me, okay."

His gaze swept over Jiang Ruan’s high-necked dress, with eyes full of deep mystery, yet also respect.

But the words out of his mouth were still so improper.

Jiang Ruan didn’t know how to respond, after all, he was the underground boss of the auction house.

She was about to look at Bao Ye.

The man promptly helped her retort back, rudely saying to Boss Zou, "Scram."

Boss Zou clicked his tongue, turned to his subordinate, and gestured. The subordinate immediately brought a luxurious box.

Boss Zou said earnestly, "This happened on my turf, and I’ve known Bao Ye for so many years; we are good friends. I’m feeling guilty, so consider this a small gift from me to sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, you must accept it."

His sudden seriousness made Jiang Ruan a little unused to it.

"This..."

She looked towards Bao Ye.

After all, whether to accept the gift wasn’t her decision to make.

Boss Zou claimed to be good friends with Bao Ye, but how would she know the truth?

Then she heard Bao Ye say with a smile, "Might as well take it since it’s free, so let’s accept it."

Hearing this, the corner of Boss Zou’s mouth twitched fiercely.

Jiang Ruan chuckled, "Alright."

The bodyguard behind her took it on her behalf.

Before leaving, Boss Zou dropped his playful demeanor, looked at Bao Ye with pleading eyes, "Bao Ye, don’t forget the condition you promised me."

"As soon as there’s any news, send an email to me immediately."

Bao Ye: "Alright."

Boss Zou raised his hand and patted Bao Ye’s shoulder, "Safe travels."

"I’ll find some time to visit you and sister-in-law back home."

"If you get married, you must send me an invitation."

Boss Zou said with a smile, politely but sincerely.

Bao Ye said, "Alright."

He was economical with words.

Yet it was also an unspoken response to Boss Zou, suggesting he truly considered it.

Boss Zou found it strange; Bao Ye, who always scorned emotions, actually had a day when he would fall for someone.

He still remembered when they first met, Boss Zou was much more carefree back then.

Of course, he still had his boundaries.

He wasn’t someone who would eat just anything; that would be too cheap and common.

But at the time, since he wasn’t familiar with Bao Ye, Boss Zou called over five or six girls for him to choose from, or take them all if he wanted.

Who would have thought, Bao Ye’s face turned cold immediately, ridiculing him before sending all the girls away.

Boss Zou spent some time with Bao Ye in South Africa, and it was during that period he discovered that Bao Ye’s daily routine was work-work-work.

He seemed like a workaholic.

Just dealing with various tasks on the computer, like some kind of work machine, without a trace of personal emotion.

Now, seeing him gentle and considerate towards Jiang Ruan, Boss Zou sincerely felt happy for him.

And a bit envious.

Watching them board the private jet, and then as it took off into the sky.

There was a hint of sadness in Boss Zou’s eyes.

He curled his lip in self-mockery, he used to tease Bao Ye for falling in love, for cherishing a woman deeply.

But wasn’t he doing the same?

Except he wasn’t as lucky as Bao Ye to have someone like Jiang Ruan who was devoted to him.

Damn it, the more Boss Zou thought, the angrier he got.

That deceitful woman!

Did she think she could run back home and he’d be helpless, unable to find her?

To the ends of the earth, as long as she’s alive in this world, he’ll find her even if he has to search the depths of the earth.

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On the plane, Jiang Ruan looked at the snowy landscape outside the window and couldn’t help but ask Bao Ye, "What did Boss Zou say to you just now? You two talked for a long time."

"If it’s about work, then I don’t want to hear it."

"I’m just quite curious."

Being asked, Bao Ye didn’t hide anything and replied with a smile, "It was nothing special, just a treaty I signed with him."

"What treaty?" Jiang Ruan blinked, very intrigued.

"I want that little island, and in exchange, he asked for two conditions. Besides the mines and gold bars, he also asked me to help find someone for him."