His gaze, burning with a small flame, was fixed on the contract, and a slight glint appeared in his eyes.
Come to think of it, this seems to be the first time Gu Momo has ever given him something...
Moreover, it was dozens of times the amount he lost yesterday.
Heh... Li Zhanting laughed.
This woman is indeed hypocritical; she says she doesn't care about him, but she clearly does.
Otherwise, why would you rush to give him a gift and apologize when you see he's angry?
Forget it, let him be the little dog.
She was shy, so he just had to be shameless.
He smiled slightly, took the contract with his long, slender fingers, and casually and elegantly signed his name on it.
Gu Momo blinked as she looked at the curve of his lips.
For some reason, she found Li Zhanting's obedient demeanor to be like that of a lapdog.
They're so easily swayed by any contract; they're too easy to fool!
She poured herself a cup of coffee and leaned back lazily on the sofa. "Mr. Ting, just say what you want to say. What favor do you want me to do for you at the Li family banquet?"
Li Zhanting paused slightly as he signed his name.
He put the pen away, his smiling eyes gleaming as he looked at Gu Momo. "What if I wanted you to... what if I wanted Jingxing to be involved as well? Perhaps only Jingxing could accomplish this."
Gu Momo's eyes narrowed instantly, revealing a cold glint.
The Li family banquet was fraught with danger, and all the hidden attacks were undoubtedly aimed at Zixiao.
She probably already guessed what Li Zhanting wanted to do by inviting Jing Xing, but how could she possibly allow that?!
She suddenly stood up from her seat. "I'll be enough to attend the Li family banquet. Jingxing will definitely not go. If Master Ting is worried about Zixiao's safety, he can have Zixiao stay by my side. I can protect myself and Zixiao."
After saying that, she took a step, turned around, and left.
At this moment, Gu Wanrou was still waiting for her outside. When she saw Gu Momo come out, she quickly went up to her and said, "Sister Momo, you came out so soon? Have you finished talking with Master Ting?"
Gu Momo smiled and patted Gu Wanrou's arm. "It's nothing. Wanrou, I'd like to walk around the area. Why don't you drive Nuannuan to the Children's Palace to pick up her notebook?"
Since Gu Momo had said so, Gu Wanrou couldn't say anything more.
"Alright, let's do as Sister Momo says."
Watching Gu Momo's receding figure, Li Zhanting slowly stood up from his seat.
It seems she was overthinking things. How could he possibly put Jingxing in danger?
Jingxing is his son, and his life. He protects and cherishes him too much to care for him. How could he possibly think the way she does?
If it weren't for Jing Xinglai, then Zi Xiao...
His deep eyes narrowed, revealing a dark glint, just as his cell phone, hidden in his pocket, rang.
Li Zhanting quickly stubbed out his cigarette, his long, slender fingers holding the phone to his ear. A man's voice came from the phone, "Brother, I'm back."
His voice was originally cold and indifferent, but because it was Li Zhanting on the other end of the phone, his voice became gentler.
Gu Wanrou felt as if she had been struck by an electric current in her heart. Her eyes immediately turned to Li Zhanting with fear and worry, and her palms were sweaty.
He's back...
So, Li Zhanfeng, whom she hadn't seen for five whole years, has finally returned?
Her heart clenched painfully, her delicate face paled, and she even felt an urge to escape from here as soon as possible!
She loved Li Zhanfeng for seven whole years, a love so deep it was unforgettable, so heart-wrenching. But now, just hearing his voice makes her want to bury herself in a hole and hide away!
She felt as if her chest was about to tear apart, and quickly stuck her tongue out at Gu Momo in a relaxed manner. "Sister Momo, I'm going to the Children's Palace now, so I won't talk to you for now! Sister Momo, see you again sometime!"
Gu Momo chuckled softly. Seeing Gu Wanrou's smile made her feel better too. "Go ahead!"
Gu Wanrou hurriedly turned around and quickened her pace toward the vehicle.
Her pace quickened, her mind a jumbled mess, and she paid no attention to what Li Zhanting was about to say.
A rare soft chuckle escaped Li Zhanting's throat. His eyes were deep and smiling. "You haven't seen Ling'er and Zixiao for five years, have you? Ling'er will be going home from the Youth Palace in half an hour. Could you go pick her up for me and see her while you're at it?"
Without the slightest hesitation, the man on the other end of the phone agreed immediately.
"Okay, no problem! But brother, I still want to say that I don't want to attend the Li family banquet. You'll have to..."
Li Zhanting's deep eyes shone brightly. "Don't worry, I will never force you to do anything you don't want to do."
As he spoke, a soft chuckle escaped his throat. "Weren't you protecting a girl like she was your life? When are you bringing her back so I can meet her and maybe play matchmaker?"
On the other end of the phone, Li Zhanfeng remained silent for a moment.
"Brother, this matter is over."
A question flashed through Li Zhanting's mind.
After hanging up the phone, Li Zhanting quickly turned around to look for Gu Momo, but she was nowhere to be found.
A flash of panic crossed his eyes, and he quickly looked around, calling out, "Gu Momo!"
She was still there when he called, and in just a minute or two, she just slipped away?
He felt a dull pain in his chest. Just then, his phone screen lit up. He quickly looked at it and saw that it was a message from Gu Momo.
Gu Momo: "Mr. Ting, I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave first. Don't forget to pick me up at the family banquet!"
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