I Got Rich in Period Fiction
Chapter 493: I Don’t Want to Leave

Chapter 493: Chapter 493: I Don’t Want to Leave

"Why do you think that is?"

If this were the war years, he would have reason to suspect that she was definitely a spy.

But now, that really wasn’t the case.

Yuan Hengzhi couldn’t figure it out and had hoped that Bai Zhi would provide him an answer today, but the small office was enveloped in silence; Bai Zhi did not utter a word, not even lifting her head.

Yuan Hengzhi felt it was truly pointless.

Just then, voices came from outside, surprisingly that of Director Lin, accompanied by the playful and cheerful voice of a girl. Following the direction of the sound, Yuan Hengzhi blinked, and there she was—He Juanjuan.

Juanjuan, that girl, had actually returned.

He naturally knew that He Juanjuan had transferred her work relations here.

Yuan Hengzhi became impatient, especially since any last bit of patience he had for Bai Zhi had run out. His tone turned cold, "Bai Zhi, are you intentionally making my life difficult?"

"Brother Yuan, I didn’t mean that, I won’t interfere with anything," Bai Zhi explained softly and weakly.

"You really won’t interfere with anything?" Yuan Hengzhi paused, then continued, "So if I go to register for marriage with someone right now, are you going to cling to me?"

Bai Zhi’s face turned white in an instant, staring blankly at Yuan Hengzhi, as if the idea of Yuan Hengzhi registering for marriage with someone else was unbelievable.

Yuan Hengzhi was genuinely at a loss. He didn’t know what to say. Were there always some inexplicably self-righteous people in this world, regardless of gender, a select few who you just can’t understand their actions?

Did Bai Zhi really think she could play this game of chase and hide with him for a lifetime?

It was just that he hadn’t come across a girl he fancied, otherwise, he would have married her long ago.

Yuan Hengzhi spoke decisively, "There isn’t much fun around here this season, besides the family compound, the rest is a research priority area and you can’t go in. I’ve booked your train ticket for tomorrow; I’ll take you to the station."

"Brother Yuan, I don’t want to leave."

"Why don’t you want to leave?" Yuan Hengzhi asked, genuinely puzzled.

Bai Zhi’s lips moved, but the words she wanted to say still did not come out. This only made him more annoyed. Yuan Hengzhi turned and opened the door, frowning, "Go back to the guest house. I still have some things to take care of."

With that said, Yuan Hengzhi walked ahead. The office was left with only Bai Zhi, who had no choice but to get up and follow him. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Director Lin not far away talking to He Juanjuan.

He Juanjuan did indeed have business with Director Lin; she had imported a batch of silver jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, in various styles, almost worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Life was better now and everyone had some extra money. Girls liked to dress up too, and if they couldn’t afford gold, silver was also good.

Wearing a silver bracelet on the wrist was pretty, not expensive, and quite practical. In the past, both gold and silver were considered valuable.

But the goods had arrived at the station, and she needed Director Lin to send some officers to escort them.

When Yuan Hengzhi came out with Bai Zhi, the two had just finished speaking. Director Lin naturally agreed wholeheartedly. Now, He Juanjuan, that girl, was the deputy director of the shop, in charge of purchases.

Now, that shop was no longer the small business it used to be. It had long expanded, but still seemed crowded. There were quite a few supply and marketing cooperatives that no longer existed.

But for the research base, there was currently no necessity to lease out the store. Proper management could also bring in a sum of research funds for the base, so the base was preparing to allocate funds, procure a plot of land outside the base, and build a large shopping mall.

Even if the mall didn’t open to the public, it could still sustain itself internally.

He Juanjuan had not been working here for very long, but she was already handling it with ease, so Director Lin naturally agreed to her request without hesitation.

That’s when he turned his head and saw Yuan Hengzhi.

Director Lin tugged at the corner of his mouth. Seeing Yuan’s sullen demeanor, he knew the guy hadn’t managed to get an answer, and then he glanced at Bai Zhi walking behind him. He had to admit, the girl was indeed pretty.

Yuan Hengzhi smiled when he saw He Juanjuan.

He had a good relationship with He Xiuyu, and he often visited the He Family.

He Juanjuan, all smiles, waved and greeted him first, "Brother Yuan," then she nodded at Bai Zhi. But this time, He Juanjuan didn’t plaster a warm face onto someone else’s cold butt.

Bai Zhi clearly didn’t want to bother with her, so she didn’t push herself forward to be disliked.

He Juanjuan then asked Yuan Hengzhi, "Brother Yuan, when were you transferred here?"

"A while back, I arrived here just when you were on a business trip..." Yuan Hengzhi rubbed He Juanjuan’s head out of habit, his voice unconsciously tender, and even his usually stern eyes softened, "You’ve really grown up, Juanjuan. I’ll have to start calling you Director He now."

He Juanjuan, however, swatted away Yuan Hengzhi’s hand, displeased, "Since you know I’ve grown up, stop patting my head..."

It was just like how her second brother, though stern, sometimes would pat her head too.

She had also vehemently opposed it.

But Yuan Hengzhi just laughed.

Bai Zhi, trailing not too far behind, witnessed this exchange. Her eyes flickered, and she clenched her hand inside her down jacket pocket. Biting her lip, she then quickly stepped forward and took the initiative to greet He Juanjuan, "I had no idea you and Brother Yuan knew each other."

How fresh is that, you didn’t tell me you came to see Brother Yuan.

He Juanjuan, having matured a lot after more than a year of experience, but still true to her nature, looked at Yuan Hengzhi with a smile that was more a smirk, "Brother Yuan, we came here in the same car. She was sitting right across from me, and I didn’t even know she was looking for you." Then she turned to Bai Zhi, "See, I even asked you but you didn’t tell me. You’re being defensive."

Bai Zhi’s brows furrowed slightly, "I didn’t know you knew Brother Yuan either."

She kicked the ball right back.

He Juanjuan really wanted to roll her eyes. She couldn’t stand women who were too clever with words.

She turned to Director Lin, who was watching the commotion, and said, "Director Lin, it’s settled then. We’ll set off together tomorrow."

Director Lin nodded, "Sure, no problem."

He Juanjuan waved at everyone, "I need to hurry back home, you all go on with your business..." Then she quickly turned the corner and disappeared from the three people’s sight.

Yuan Hengzhi hadn’t expected that He Juanjuan and Bai Zhi had come in the same vehicle, but that wasn’t important. He cleared his throat and said to Director Lin, "I’ll take her to the guesthouse, and tomorrow she can just take your ride to the station."

Bai Zhi panicked and grabbed Yuan Hengzhi’s sleeve, "Brother Yuan, I want to stay a few days. I don’t want to leave."

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