Chapter 624: Chapter 617: I Would Die for This
The place Wu Chengzu chose is quite interesting; itâs a little street-side eatery. Bai Yiran took a careful look and realized it was the spot where Wu Chengzu first invited her for a meal. It was summer back then, so the restaurant had set up street-side stalls outside. The weather wasnât quite warm enough now, so they sat inside the eatery.
Wu Chengzu, based on memory, ordered exactly what Bai Yiran had ordered the first time. Of course, Bai Yiran didnât notice this detail; she couldnât even remember what she ordered so long ago.
From the moment Bai Yiran entered, Wu Chengzuâs gaze didnât leave her. Until Bai Yiran was seated, she could feel Wu Chengzuâs intense gaze on her.
Bai Yiran slightly avoided his gaze, "Mr. Wu, why did you suddenly decide to invite me to dinner today?"
Wu Chengzu frowned; he really didnât like Bai Yiran calling him Mr. Wu, but he began speaking anyway, "All this time, youâve always taken good care of Jingjing. Iâve never properly expressed gratitude to you, so I wanted to invite you to dinner today."
Bai Yiran laughed, "So, youâre expressing your gratitude to me here?"
Wu Chengzuâs eyes deepened, "I thought you liked the food here; otherwise, we could also change the place."
Bai Yiran quickly waved her hand, "Iâm just kidding. Iâm always open to delicious food."
Bai Yiran skillfully eased the subtle awkwardness between them. A deeper smile appeared on Wu Chengzuâs face as he said, "I have some matters to handle recently, so Iâd like to ask you to take extra care of Jingjing."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yiranâs entire being focused intensely; her eyes fixed on Wu Chengzu as she smiled apologetically, "Iâm afraid... you know, I now have two children at home, so I might not be able to constantly look after Jingjing."
Wu Chengzu nodded, "I understand, Iâve hired someone specifically to take care of her. But that child likes you; I just hope during this time, you can call her and chat with her when youâre free. She listens to you."
Bai Yiran deliberately showed a hint of reluctance on her face but ultimately agreed.
Wu Chengzu reached out, picked up a freshly grilled skewer, and handed it in front of Bai Yiran, "Here, eat it while itâs hot."
"Thank you, Mr. Wu," Bai Yiran reached out to accept it.
Not again with Mr. Wu! Wu Chengzu felt tormented by being called Mr. Wu and dropped the skewer to grab Bai Yiranâs hand extended in mid-air.
"What are you doing, Mr. Wu!" Bai Yiran exclaimed in surprise.
Bai Yiran had a listening device on her. Leng Yichen and Gao Sheng could hear the conversation inside and, with binoculars, they could see Wu Chengzu grabbing Bai Yiranâs hand!
Leng Yichen could no longer stay calm and prepared to open the car door to barge in, but Gao Sheng forcibly stopped him and locked the car door.
"Open the door!" Leng Yichenâs voice was cold and his eyes stared fiercely at Gao Sheng. He began to regret agreeing to Gao Shengâs plan to let Bai Yiran come!
Gao Sheng, calmly holding the binoculars, said, "Itâs just holding hands; whatâs the big deal? At this point, do you want to waste all our efforts? Tell Wu Chengzu youâre right outside, watching and listening to everything inside?"
Leng Yichen gritted his teeth and kicked the car door, "Gao Sheng! I guarantee that youâll never be reinstated in this life!"
Gao Sheng nodded, "Doesnât matter, as long as we catch Wu Chengzu, Iâm willing to die!"