Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant! by White Moon Lake

Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Quite Fond

"Xiao Xi is upstairs?"

When Zhao Tong heard that voice, he turned and saw Jiang Li standing outside the first-floor lobby. He hadn’t come into the lobby to enjoy the air conditioning and sit on the sofa; instead, he was waiting outside, and it was probably because... Zhao Tong saw the pile of cigarette butts at his feet, which should be the answer to why Jiang Li didn’t enter the lobby.

Ying Xi’s apartment complex was a high-end establishment with strict management, where smoking was prohibited in all public areas.

Although Zhao Tong didn’t know the specifics of what had happened, he was clear that Ying Xi was feeling so down and dejected because of Jiang Li.

So, when he heard Jiang Li’s voice, Zhao Tong actually felt a bit fiery.

But upon turning and seeing Jiang Li’s appearance, he felt like his anger might be unnecessary.

This is just the way people are, feeling sympathy for the weaker party; seeing the state Ying Xi was in, Zhao Tong naturally felt sorry for his old friend.

But seeing Jiang Li looking like neither human nor ghost, Zhao Tong couldn’t bring himself to criticize him.

He just didn’t know what exactly had happened between the two.

With a furrow of his brows, Zhao Tong nodded heavily, "Yeah."

"Whew..." Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good."

Seeing him as if finally reassured, Zhao Tong couldn’t help but frown.

"Xiao Xi is alright? I saw you just ordered him some food? It’s all barbecue and alcohol; isn’t he eating properly?" Jiang Li asked, his tone laden with a request, "How about I buy him some nutritious and light food, and just say it’s from you, okay?"

"That’s... fine." Zhao Tong didn’t refuse, but he couldn’t help himself, "But you..."

What?" A gust of wind suddenly blew from outside the lobby, bringing with it a cloud of dust that irritated Jiang Li’s eyes. He raised his hand to rub them, and his eyes reddened a bit, looking like a

he might not hear Zhao Tong clearly because he hadn’t been resting properly, which caused some tinnitus, Jiang Li leaned in closer,

but

lack of rest—now flushed red from

to me. But looking at the both of you, to be honest, in your current state? Not to mention Ying Xi’s state? You both seem like you’ve gone through a breakup. Can’t blame

youth, Zhao Tong had a stubborn streak, but deep down he was straightforward, which is why he got along with Lie Ying’s people. Among men, they prefer to be frank with

his head, "No, that’s not it. But... how come we give off that impression to

said, "It’s

filled in when Zhao

to hide that part of himself, so it wasn’t exactly

been so good to Ying Xi for so many years, and he... I feel

not knowing exactly how to phrase it, he stammered for a moment and

anything—so it was no wonder his dad had said that; his dad also thought he and Ying Xi had

let out a light sigh, "I think... Ah

Zhao Tong found it hard to have a bad attitude towards Jiang Li. Over the years, as Ying Xi’s good friend, he actually received quite a bit of care

Li’s company. But Zhao Tong had benefited so much just because he

himself to be harsh on Jiang

"It’s

"Mhm,

able to keep his losses to a minimum. But I think... no matter what’s happened between you two, you used to be so close, and also, Ah Xi’s dedication to Lie Ying over the years is clear for all to see.

words left Jiang Li silent, his gaze downcast for a good

he licked his cracked lips, evidently finding it hard to speak, "He wants... to terminate

"Mhm."

career has been with Lie Ying." The words grew more difficult for Jiang

teenager, how he had fought for the team, and even after injuries, he stayed loyal. If Jiang Li guessed correctly, Ying Xi had planned to retire with Lie