Xiao Zhao nodded his head in succession as he listened to Shi Che’s words, then said, "I understand, President Shi." After hanging up the call, he quickly dialed another number.
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Ling Chuxia swiftly cooked a al, ate it just as quickly, and then returned to her post by the door, determined to keep watch. After all, she had all day to spare, and she refused to believe that the person across the hall wouldn’t co out.
Ling Chuxia knew how foolish her behavior was, but when it ca to matters concerning Shi Che... she had beco excessively jumpy. She couldn’t tolerate any more disruptions to her tranquil life, nor did she want to bear her elder sister’s reproaches and resentnts.
It was around five o’clock when Xiao Zhao arrived back at Yi Garden with Mrs. He, the previous owner of unit 1101. He had been carefully coaching Mrs. He the whole way to ensure she didn’t give them away.
Shi Che’s thod was simple: let Xiao Zhao appear as Mrs. He’s nephew, especially since Ling Chuxia had seen him; there was no denying it now. He had to go along with the deception and dispel her doubts. Even though it wasn’t the best solution, it was all they could do for now. If they could alleviate even a fraction of her suspicions, then so be it.
As the elevator was about to reach the eleventh floor, Xiao Zhao was still uneasy. He asked Mrs. He, "Aunt He, you rember what you have to say, right? You won’t get it wrong, will you?"
Mrs. He, a cheerful woman, couldn’t help but laugh at Xiao Zhao’s nervousness, "Oh, you’ve asked eight hundred tis already. I may be older than you, but my mory might not be as bad as you think. Don’t worry so much."
Even though Mrs. He said this, Xiao Zhao couldn’t fully relax. After all, it was a matter concerning President Shi’s happiness, and he had to be extrely cautious.
As the two of them talked, the elevator arrived; the door opened. They stepped out and walked slowly towards unit 1101. The mont soone approached, Ling Chuxia, who had been growing increasingly bored, suddenly looked up and recognized Xiao Zhao’s slender, tall figure. She hadn’t been mistaken that morning!
Xiao Zhao had really co here! So, did Shi Che also live in unit 1101 as she had speculated?
Ling Chuxia’s mind went blank for a mont before she imdiately stood upright and rushed towards Xiao Zhao, calling out, "Xiao Zhao!"
Xiao Zhao, who had been walking towards unit 1101 with Mrs. He, turned around at the sound of Ling Chuxia’s voice from behind. Realizing it was ti to act, he clenched his hand, closed his eyes for a mont, then opened them and turned around. His gaze fell upon Ling Chuxia, who was hurrying over, his eyes widening in complete disbelief. The voice that ca out was equally astonished, "Miss Chuxia? You... how are you here?"
Ling Chuxia’s dark eyes were fixed tightly on Xiao Zhao, observing his feigned surprise. Her gaze hardened for an instant, but then she spoke expressionlessly, "You know exactly why I’m here, don’t you?"
Her words caused Xiao Zhao to frown in confusion, his voice filled with incomprehension, "Miss Chuxia, what do you an by that?"
Ling Chuxia’s lips curled slightly, but there was no trace of humor in her voice. Her gaze drifted past Xiao Zhao and settled on the door of unit 1101, her voice cold, "Shi Che is inside, isn’t he?"
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