CHAPTER 534: CHAPTER 363: TWO IN ONE

Seeing that Jing Zhe had firmly decided to leave immediately, Lin Baohe reluctantly said, "Xiao Zhe, if you really must go now, then take me with you. Wait just a moment for me; I need to talk to your Aunt and give her some instructions." After speaking, he anxiously looked at him, fearing he might refuse.

Made slightly uncomfortable by his gaze, Jing Zhe smiled helplessly, "Uncle Lin, if you truly consider me your godson, don’t stand on ceremony with me. With my stature, what do you have to worry about?"

Standing over six feet tall, Jing Zhe might not have been as sturdy as Zhou Mikang, but still, he was imposing enough that not many would dare to provoke him. In fact, ordinarily, three to five people definitely could not match him.

Having lived in City A for so long and having been taken out for morning exercises by Jing Zhe, Lin Baohe was of course aware of this. "I’m not worried about your safety; I’m worried you might take the wrong path. I’m coming with you to show you the way."

Jing Zhe laughed, "Uncle Lin, think about it, did I ask you for directions when I came here?"

Thinking it over, Lin Baohe started to feel somewhat embarrassed. Since entering familiar territory, he had been too excited and had not given Jing Zhe any directions. In fact, he couldn’t recall anyone else giving him directions either...

"Right..." Chuxia also realized this and looked puzzled at Jing Zhe, "Brother, this is your first visit to our home, how do you know it so well?"

"I had been here when this house was on sale," Jing Zhe admitted frankly.

"No wonder..." Chuxia thought hard and then understood, "I get it, during that troubled time for the Zhou family, you were away for two days; you must have been handling this matter, right?"

"Yes."

"Then how come we didn’t see you?" Lin Baohe was still puzzled.

"I waited outside the village."

"Xiao Zhe..." Lin Baohe was deeply touched. He really didn’t know what to say. If he had another daughter, he definitely would want Jing Zhe to marry into his family. Even, there was a slight regret in his heart; personality-wise, Jing Zhe was definitely more suitable for his daughter than Zhou Mikang...

"Uncle Lin, helping you is something I willingly do. If you keep being polite with me, it actually makes me uncomfortable like I don’t know how to act appropriately in the future, and even a bit sad, feeling like you see me as an outsider..."

"No, no..." Lin Baohe interrupted Jing Zhe, anxiously clarifying, "I’ve never considered you an outsider. I just thought it’s inconvenient for you to travel alone at night. If Chuxia were a boy, she could have accompanied you, but since she’s a girl, it’s not convenient. So, I figured it’s the same if I go with you."

"Okay, then you were initially worried. Are you reassured now?"

Although still feeling a bit uneasy, seeing Jing Zhe’s expression, Lin Baohe could only nod: "Yes, I’m reassured now."

"Uncle Lin, bringing Zhang Dongfang in, was just to have him look after his parents to avoid uncontrollable incidents. As for changing the old couple’s attitude, it’s really up to you.

So, you definitely cannot leave. When Auntie Zhao comes, you need to discuss strategies with her. We can’t always be led by the nose, can we?"

Realizing it made sense, Lin Baohe didn’t insist: "It’s fine if I don’t go. But you should at least have a hot meal before leaving, right?"

"Zhang Dongfang is a workaholic, usually staying in the office until about nine before heading home. I’ll just buy some hot dishes from a restaurant and bring a bottle of wine, then have a good chat with him.

When I contacted him, he agreed immediately and promised to handle this matter efficiently. But given what his parents did tonight, he must feel particularly guilty.

This was initially just a favor; if it really were to damage his relationship with his parents, we wouldn’t feel good either.

So I need to help him get over this mental hurdle in advance, so that tomorrow he can talk to his parents calmly. Uncle Lin, that makes sense, doesn’t it?"

"Then let’s hurry," understanding Jing Zhe’s intent, Lin Baohe pushed him out the door, "The sooner the better, so as not to delay."

Everyone: "..." Who was it that was earnestly stopping him just now?

Fat Auntie heard the two talking inside and saw Jing Zhe coming out, she handed him a net containing two lunch boxes: "I just fried up some garlic shoots and chives, just in case the restaurant is closed, just buying two bottles of wine will suffice." As she spoke, she also handed him a hot bundle, "Here are some steamed buns."