As soon as he opened his mouth, You Tong realized that his voice was so hoarse and he quickly held back his tears.
Zhao Wanhua also noticed it and asked suspiciously, "Xiaotong, there seems to be something wrong with your voice. What happened?!"
"No... I just have a discomfort in my throat... maybe I have a cold..." You Tong lied casually, covering his mouth with one hand, his face wet with tears.
Zhao Wanhua was silent and then said, "Xiaotong, do you have time tonight? Mom wants to meet you."
"good."
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When he got off work, the sun was still a bit dazzling. You Tong walked out of the company with his backpack and headed to the bus stop not far away.
She made an appointment with her mother at seven o'clock. It would be too late to go out after returning home, but it would be too early to go directly, so she simply walked slowly along the road step by step.
Behind him, a black car drove slowly by.
"Beep..." The horn sounded, and You Tong turned around in confusion.
The car window slowly rolled down, and Rong Yuchi's handsome profile was revealed. Due to the setting sun, there was a shadow on his face, making him look even more mysterious.
His exquisite and meticulous attire, from tie to shirt, exudes elegance, giving him a mature look, and a natural dignity and aristocratic air in his movements.
"Wherever you go, I'll take you there." He said in a deep voice.
You Tong's hand holding the bag tightened slightly, and she refused with a smile, "No need."
"Get in the car!" He ordered without accepting her answer.
You Tong secretly gritted his teeth and said, "Director, there's really no need. I can just take the bus by myself. Goodbye, Director!"
After saying that, she turned around and ran to the bus stop, without even looking at the number of buses, she just got on one.
The bus quickly turned around, completely cutting off her sight.
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seven o'clock.
Taipei exudes a charming atmosphere after nightfall, like a graceful and luxurious woman, exuding luxury everywhere.
The entire restaurant is very elegant, with independent private rooms on the second floor. You Tong took a deep breath and walked up the stairs.
She had more opportunities to meet her mother than before, but not often. Thinking about it carefully, she hadn't seen her for a while, and she even missed her in her heart.
There were murals hanging on the walls. You Tong turned her head and took a photo of the glass above. She was afraid that her eyes would still be red, which would make her mother worried. Fortunately, she had already applied them with cold water at the company. If she hadn't looked carefully,
It can't be seen.
When she walked to the designated box, she knocked lightly on the door, but no one answered. She pushed the door open a crack, and sure enough, there was no one in the box.
You Tong sat down and waited. The waiter came over and asked her what she would order. She shook her head and just said she would like a glass of water first.
Time passed by minute by second, and it was already half past seven in the blink of an eye, and Zhao Wanhua still hadn't appeared yet.
You Tong couldn't help but feel a little anxious, why hasn't mom come yet?! Could it be that something happened on the road?!
She was restless, holding the mobile phone in her hand but hesitating whether to call and ask if something happened to the Li family and they were delayed. She was afraid that it would be too presumptuous to call, but she was really worried.
Looking at her watch, You Tong told herself to wait until eight o'clock. If her mother didn't come by eight o'clock, she would call her no matter what.
Fortunately, Zhao Wanhua finally showed up five minutes before eight o'clock.
She was still well-dressed, gentle and graceful, and the years had hardly left too many traces on her body, but she looked a little pale today.
"Mom!" You Tong immediately ran over and asked worriedly, "Mom, what's wrong with you?!"
Zhao Wanhua shook her head, "Nothing, just sit down and talk!"
"Oh." You Tong took Zhao Wanhua's hand, and the mother and daughter sat together.
"Xiaotong, how are you doing lately? Is your work going well?!"
"It went well." You Tong always reported good things but not bad things. After thinking about it, he added, "By the way, mom, I also signed up to take the ACCA exam and am currently reviewing."
"You are so diligent." Zhao Wanhua sighed comfortingly, but there was a faint mist in her eyes.
"Mom..." You Tong panicked and squeezed Zhao Wanhua's hand.
Zhao Wanhua lowered her head and held back her tears. You Tong quickly handed over a tissue and she wiped it, but her eyes were still slightly red.
You Tong asked cautiously, "Mom, what's wrong with you? Did you have a fight with Uncle Li?!"
"No, your Uncle Li is very good to me." Zhao Wanhua did not lie. In the years since she married into the Li family, Li Hongtao has always been very good to her, and he can be said to be very protective. That's why she is in such a difficult situation today.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Wanhua held You Tong's hand and said with some hesitation, "Xiaotong, actually, my mother came to you today because she wants your help with something."
"Mom's business is my business, no matter whether I can help or not."
Zhao Wanhua pursed her lips, still a little embarrassed to say, "Xiaotong, although mom has entered the Li family, I usually don't care about business matters, but this time..."
"Mom, if you have something to say, just say it." You Tong had a vague premonition.
Zhao Wanhua paused again, and then told the whole story, "You must also know about the Green Coast project. Li's early investment has been invested, but now the government departments have made adjustments. Although the government and business are not separated, the business
If you don't fight with the officials, the Li family is in dire straits now. There is a huge funding gap and turnover is already in difficulty. Your Uncle Li is having troubles day and night, and he is traveling all day long on long voyages. The shopping mall is like a battlefield. Now many people are adding insult to injury, and some people are taking the opportunity to pursue the Li family.
of stocks, and the biggest buyer is... the Rong family."
You Tong's heart tightened suddenly. Although she didn't know much about the shopping mall, she also understood the serious relationship between it. The Li family was now in crisis. If someone deliberately took advantage of the situation, the consequences would be disastrous, especially
It was against a powerful opponent like the Rong family.
"Xiaotong, my mother has an unkind request. Can you ask Rong Yuchi for a favor and ask him... not to do too much?"
As he spoke, Zhao Wanhua shed tears again, and You Tong was suddenly struck by lightning.