Standing Him Up

The man stubbed out the remaining half of the cigarette in the ashtray just before it reached the end.

Cheng Fang turned to look at Kong Zhao's room with a determined expression.

Although it was a freak combination of factors, since this little rabbit had captured his heart, she could forget about leaving!

The next day, after work, Kong Zhao found a shop that recycled luxury goods and sold all the diamond necklaces and jade bracelets. The shop was only willing to recycle the 300,000-yuan brand diamond necklace at a 50% discount since it was from last year. In the end, the two items were sold for a total of 178,000 yuan.

When she saw the jade bracelet being taken away by the shop assistant, Kong Zhao suddenly felt a little regretful. However, living people were more important than objects after all. Now, the most important thing was to save Mrs. Li, who had raised her!

When Kong Zhao saw the bank balance of 193,000, she finally calmed down.

Next, Kong Zhao started working during the day and doing freelance work at night. After a revision, she successfully obtained the remaining 15,000 yuan after half a month.

Just as Kong Zhao was about to get off work, she received a payment notification from the other party on the part-time website. She immediately sent a screenshot to Cheng Fang to show off, and received a reply from Cheng Fang asking her to treat him to a meal. Kong Zhao smiled and agreed.

"You're smiling so much. Are you going on a date with your husband later?" Li Wen looked at Kong Zhao and teased.

The two of them had gradually become friends with each other since that day at the KTV.

Kong Zhao retorted with a blush, "No, I'm smiling very normally!"

"Gee, you're feeling bashful? Speaking of which, I find your husband a little familiar. He looks like someone I've seen before, but I can't remember who he looks like." Li Wen tried her best to recall.

Kong Zhao smiled and replied, "There are many people in the country who look alike." Li Wen thought about it and agreed.

Because Cheng Fang had a meeting, he arranged to meet Kong Zhao at seven.

It wasn't time yet, but Kong Zhao felt a little hungry, so she packed up and planned to go to the bakery downstairs to eat while waiting for Cheng Fang. However, she didn't expect to encounter Li Heng as she waited for the elevator.

Previously, Kong Zhao had said that she wanted to treat Li Heng to a meal, but he had forgotten about it because he was busy moving, saving up money, and accepting freelance work.

Now that she saw him, this promise instantly appeared in her mind.

Li Heng had not found a chance to talk to Kong Zhao during this period of time. This time, he finally bumped into her, so he decided that he had to have dinner with her today. He couldn't continue to have such little contact with her. What if someone beat him to it?

Li Heng said jokingly, "It's really taking a long time to get that meal you promised me."

When Kong Zhao heard Li Heng mention it, she explained embarrassedly, "I'm really sorry. I've been a little busy recently. I just finished this work period today."

Li Heng's eyes lit up and he smiled. "If you finished work today, are you free tonight?"

Kong Zhao thought of the dinner she had promised Cheng Fang and hesitated before deciding to invite Li Heng another day.

However, before Kong Zhao could say anything, Li Heng glared at her and said gloomily, "I've been waiting for this meal for more than half a month!"

Kong Zhao was amenable to coaxing but not coercion. This thank-you meal had indeed dragged on for a long time, so it seemed too insincere. Cheng Fang ate together with her at home every day, so she could treat him to a meal any day.

Therefore, she smiled at Li Heng and said, "Alright, let's do it today!"

Then, she took out her phone and sent Cheng Fang a message.

Kong Zhao: "I have some business going on. I'll treat you to a meal tomorrow."

After sending the message, Kong Zhao put her phone in her bag and entered the elevator with Li Heng.

When she saw Li Heng's sports car, Kong Zhao exclaimed, "Not bad. You're already driving a BMW after two years in CF! As expected of a talent from Group 3."

Li Heng smiled in embarrassment. "I bought this with a loan. I wanted to buy a car that cost more than a hundred thousand yuan, but my sister insisted that I buy this."

The two of them got into the car and chose the food street near the school according to what they had previously agreed upon. After eating, they strolled around the school.

Kong Zhao and Li Heng weren't in the same year and didn't interact much, so they mostly talked about professional matters. Because of this, Kong Zhao also felt the gap between Group 3 and Group 2.

Kong Zhao's curiosity and Li Heng's intentional cooperation allowed the two of them to chat about common topics happily.

It was already ten o'clock when Li Heng sent Kong Zhao to the entrance of the neighborhood.

Cheng Fang had just gotten out of the car parked at the corner when he saw Kong Zhao talking and laughing with a man.

After feeling stunned at first, Cheng Fang chuckled, but his gaze looked as cold as ice.

So the business she mentioned was going on a date with another man!

After Kong Zhao watched Li Heng leave, she turned around and entered the neighborhood. Cheng Fang followed closely behind.