Rebirth of a Village Girl-Chapter 1043 - 254: Zuo Ling is Hooked (Part 3)

Zuo Ling looked at the enthusiastic Li Tong and thought he must be hallucinating.

The aloof and stunning Li Tong was actually taking the initiative to greet him.

Zuo Ling felt countless envious gazes turning towards him.

Oh my god!

He couldn’t be dreaming, could he?

Zuo Ling pinched the inside of his thigh hard.

Ouch!

It hurt.

He wasn’t dreaming.

Zuo Ling looked up at Li Tong, "Tong, Tongtong."

Li Tong smiled slightly, "Please enlighten me on work-related matters in the future."

"Of course," Zuo Ling nodded, "If you have any questions about work, just ask me."

"Thank you, Zuo Ling," Li Tong casually picked up a paper bag from the desk, "To thank you, I’m treating you to breakfast."

Zuo Ling sheepishly accepted the breakfast bag.

When a woman takes the initiative to show favor to a man, her intentions are all too obvious!

Li Tong must have fallen for him.

Maybe she even moved here for him!

Zuo Ling thought smugly to himself.

During the lunch break, Li Tong went to talk with other female colleagues, while a few male colleagues surrounded Zuo Ling.

"Zuo Ling, you dog! You even tamed a beauty like Li Tong!"

"Zuo Ling, share some tips with us!"

"Exactly, exactly, you can’t keep these tips to yourself! You have to share with us all, so we can all win a beauty!"

Zuo Ling was very pleased inside, but he feigned humility, "Actually, I didn’t do much; maybe I just happen to be the type Li Tong likes."

"Zuo Ling, you can’t be serious! Are you still hiding something?"

Another colleague chimed in, "Hey, do you guys know who Li Tong is? She’s the Factory Manager’s niece!"

"The Factory Manager’s niece?" Zuo Ling looked at the colleague who spoke in surprise, "Really?"

Although he knew there was some connection between Li Tong and the Factory Manager, he didn’t know Li Tong was actually the niece of the Factory Manager.

Their Factory Manager was in her fifties, still unmarried, without any children of her own; if Li Tong really was her niece, then she was almost like a daughter to her!

After the Factory Manager passes away, the factory would belong to Li Tong!

"Of course it’s true! I once saw Li Tong come out of the Factory Manager’s office, calling her ’Auntie’. Now, isn’t that proof enough that she is the niece?"

As soon as others heard that Li Tong was the Manager’s daughter, their expressions changed as well, their eyes revealing even more evident envy.

"Oh my god! Oh my god! Zuo Ling, you can’t forget us when you make it big!"

"Zuo Ling, you must have stepped in a fortune to be seen differently by the future Factory Manager!"

"Zuo Ling, you’ve got to seize the opportunity, humor Li Tong well, and you could be the future Factory Manager!"

Everyone was saying their piece, and Zuo Ling was also extremely excited.

Just like everyone said, if he really married Li Tong, then he wouldn’t just be the son-in-law of the Factory Manager, he would be the future Factory Manager! In the future, the thousands of people in the factory would be under his command!

No!

He had to seize the opportunity that lay before him.

It seemed that these days he needed to maintain a proper distance from Shangguan Xi.

He couldn’t let Li Tong find out anything.

Shangguan Xi had clearly felt Zuo Ling distancing himself from her these past days.

During lunch, he wouldn’t come to the cafeteria but ate in the office instead, and after work, he didn’t wait for her anymore.

What was wrong with him?

Could it be because of the marriage matter, he was angry?

Shangguan Xi stood in front of the window, letting out a deep sigh, and just then, she was embraced from behind.

"Zuo Ling!" Shangguan Xi turned around in surprise, and the person was indeed Zuo Ling.

Zuo Ling said, "Xiaoxi, we’ve been really busy in our department recently. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you."

Li Tong had taken the day off and wasn’t at the Factory, so Zuo Ling dared to be so bold.

Moreover, he had been estranged from Shangguan Xi for such a long time, if the estrangement continued, what if Shangguan Xi was deceived by someone else?

Besides, Zuo Ling hadn’t confirmed his relationship with Li Tong yet, he couldn’t afford to give up the sesame for the sake of the watermelon, ending up seeing neither the watermelon nor the sesame!

One must always be prepared for both possibilities!

The gloom of several days instantly vanished with Zuo Ling’s explanation.

Shangguan Xi smiled and said, "It’s okay, work is important. I thought you were angry with me."

In his heart, Zuo Ling chuckled at how silly Shangguan Xi was, but sweetly said on the surface, "How could I be? Xiaoxi, you are the one I love the most; how could I be mad at you?"

Shangguan Xi’s face blushed a bit and she pushed Zuo Ling away, "Don’t be like this."

"I’m telling the truth!" Zuo Ling declared with conviction, "In my heart, no one is more important than you! Right, tomorrow is Saturday, let’s go see a movie together. Before the movie, let’s go out to eat first!"

Shangguan Xi nodded, "Alright, I just so happen to have something to discuss with you this Saturday."

Shangguan Xi didn’t want to keep hiding it from Zuo Ling any longer.

She trusted Zuo Ling; he wasn’t the kind of person who cared about family background.

The next day was Saturday.

Zuo Ling arrived early at the spot he had arranged with Shangguan Xi but found Li Tong there instead.

This made Zuo Ling anxious!

What if Li Tong saw him with Shangguan Xi?

No, he couldn’t let Shangguan Xi come over now.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he could put on a good show in front of Li Tong.

Zuo Ling quickly found a phone and called Shangguan Xi.

"Hey, Xiaoxi, something came up today. My mom isn’t feeling well, and I have to take her to the Hospital, so I can’t meet you! Sorry, let’s go watch a movie next week instead!"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xi became very nervous, "Is Auntie okay? Which hospital are you at? I can come over and visit!"

As a girlfriend, she naturally had to visit when her boyfriend’s mother was sick, bring some good nourishing gifts to make up for her previous rudeness, and also take the opportunity to foster a good mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship.

Zuo Ling continued, "Xiaoxi, it’s not necessary to go through all that trouble. My mom, she doesn’t have a serious problem. It’s cold now, and there are many germs in the Hospital; if my mom transferred her illness to you, then I’d be the guilty one! Just take good care of yourself at home for now. I have to go now, bye!"

Shangguan Xi wanted to say more, but the call had already been disconnected.

He was in such a rush!

But thinking that Zuo Ling’s intentions were for her own good, Shangguan Xi’s heart grew sweet as honey.

After hanging up, Shangguan Xi thought she shouldn’t keep Zuo Ling waiting any longer!

She had to quickly get her family’s approval for her marriage to Zuo Ling!

To win over her family, she had to first convince Grandma Shangguan.

Once Grandma Shangguan gave her approval, nobody would dare to object!

Thinking this way, Shangguan Xi brewed two cups of Ginseng Tea and headed to Grandma Shangguan’s room.

Since it was Saturday, Grandma Shangguan was sitting on the couch chatting with Shangguan Furong.

"Grandma, Aunt Furong, this is the Ginseng Tea I’ve just made."

"Aren’t you going out to have fun today, Xiaoxi?" Shangguan Furong asked with a smile.

Shangguan Xi smiled, "I was planning to go see a movie with Zuo Ling, but his mother suddenly got sick, so we canceled today’s date."

Shangguan Furong took a sip of the ginseng tea, "Xiaoxi, are you and Zuo Ling still dating?"

"Yes," Shangguan Xi nodded.

"This child is too stubborn; everyone in the family says that Zuo Ling isn’t suitable, but she is set in her ways," Grandma Shangguan turned to Shangguan Furong, "Furong, do you know what Zuo Ling proposed to Xiaoxi with?"

Thinking of this, Grandma Shangguan’s heart filled with indignation; she could rant about it to Shangguan Furong for days on end.

Shangguan Furong responded with surprise, "My goodness! Zuo Ling has proposed?"

"Yes, he did!" Grandma Shangguan continued, "This scatter-brained niece of yours agreed too. Xiaoxi, bring out the engagement ring Zuo Ling gave you, let Aunt Furong have a look!"

Shangguan Xi said, exasperatedly, "Grandma, why do you still remember this? Didn’t Zuo Ling already buy me bird’s nest? Besides, he also gave me a watch later on!"

Shangguan Furong was confused.

"Mom, Xiaoxi, what are you talking about? I don’t understand."

Grandma Shangguan recounted the whole incident to Shangguan Furong.

After understanding the full story, Shangguan Furong said, "Xiaoxi, your grandma is right, you are too naive! I think this Zuo Ling is trying to pull a fast one!"

"But in the end, he still bought me bird’s nest and a watch!" Shangguan Xi protested.

"Xiaoxi, you are just too young," Shangguan Furong continued, "Marriage is a lifelong matter, how could you be so hasty in deciding? Besides, look at the young ladies around you, besides you, who is wearing a ring made of wild grass? From this, it’s clear that Zuo Ling doesn’t value you at all!"