The moment Xiao Zhao heard Ling Chuxia’s voice, he froze, then suddenly stood up from his chair, exclaiming with immense joy, "Young... Young Madam?"
With his sudden stand and exclamation, everyone in the office turned their eyes towards him. Xiao Zhao then regained some of his senses, quickly turned around, and headed towards the pantry.
Upon reaching the pantry, he couldn’t suppress his excitement. His lips trembling, he spoke word by word, "Young Madam, is it really you?"
Could it be that he had been searching for Ling Chuxia so intensely these days that he was starting to hallucinate?
Listening to Xiao Zhao repeatedly calling her Young Madam, Ling Chuxia’s heart fluttered ever so slightly; however, she quickly scoffed at herself. Why was she nostalgic for this? It was a title no longer hers.
But now, she didn’t have time to correct Xiao Zhao’s address. Clearing her throat, she hummed a response, then asked bluntly, "Xiao Zhao, I’m calling to ask, which hotel is Shi Che staying at while on his business trip here?"
Usually, the company would have arranged accommodations for Shi Che’s business trips, but he hadn’t stayed at the hotel arranged for him, leaving her with no choice but to call Xiao Zhao.
Ling Chuxia’s question took Xiao Zhao by surprise. He hadn’t even found Ling Chuxia’s whereabouts yet, and here she was, actively seeking out President Shi. It was as if she had found what she’d been desperately searching for without any effort at all!
Xiao Zhao immediately provided Ling Chuxia with the detailed address of the hotel where Shi Che was staying.
Ling Chuxia took careful note of it, finally breaking into a slight smile, her voice tinged with gratitude, "Xiao Zhao, thank you."
"Young Madam, you’re too polite. There’s no need to thank me, President Shi—he..." Xiao Zhao was about to tell Ling Chuxia that President Shi had been nearly going mad searching for her, hoping that when she met President Shi, both could have a proper talk. Unfortunately, before he could finish, Ling Chuxia, appearing rather urgent, abruptly interrupted him, "Xiao Zhao, I have urgent matters to attend to now, so I’ll hang up. Thanks again, goodbye."
With that, she promptly hung up the phone. Xiao Zhao, listening to the tone in his ear, was momentarily stunned. How urgent could it possibly be? Was she rushing to meet President Shi?
Thinking this, Xiao Zhao couldn’t help but smile again. Perhaps this time, President Shi would get his wish. He had seen how devastated President Shi had been, drowning his sorrows in alcohol over Young Madam. He hoped that this time, they could talk properly, clear up any misunderstandings, and then come back together.
Lost in thought, Xiao Zhao indulged in his fantasy, his smile deepening. He was about to put his phone back in his pocket and return to the office when his phone suddenly rang again.
Xiao Zhao was a bit taken aback, his mind somewhat sluggish as he muttered, "One plane ticket? Shouldn’t it be two?"
"What do you mean, two?"
Xiao Zhao then suddenly realized what was happening, hurriedly replying, "No, nothing." After a pause, he couldn’t help but add, "President Shi, why are you booking a flight now? Aren’t you waiting for Young Madam?"
Shi Che didn’t respond immediately. Xiao Zhao, still a bit puzzled, continued, "Young Madam just called me asking about your hotel. I think she might be coming to see you. Should we... perhaps wait for Young Madam?"