60 SHE HAD NOT FORGOTTEN (2/2)

”It is no problem. You can come late and spend the evening with your family for once.” The woman did not leave much room for argument.

He knew that she would keep pressing using various tactics, so it would save time if he just agreed to the request. After all, it had been a while since he had shown his face at the old residence.

After disconnecting the call, he drove straight to the Hu manor. He could have gotten someone to check on Hu Lei, but he considered her a private matter. He did not want his employees and associates involved in this type of personal business.

When he arrived, he found an older man and a middle-aged auntie sitting on the porch drinking tea. He did not know them. Every time he had dropped off Hu Lei, there had been no one else at home. The man stood quickly as soon as he parked his car outside and stepped towards the gate.

”Good afternoon, sir. Are you looking for directions?” Old Bai asked this because that flashy car did not belong in this normal neighbourhood. Most people drove regular spacious family vehicles.

”I am looking for Ms Hu Lei.” Zhong Feng responded.

”You are…” the old butler did not want to provide information to a random character.

”I am Zhong Feng, Hu Lei's boss.”

”Oh, why didn't you say sooner? Please come in. People call me old Bai, and that is my wife. We are the caretakers of the manor.” He smiled ushering him in.

Zhong Feng accepted the invite. It was the first time he had come so close to the house. Hu Lei had always shown great resistance to him coming in. Though he did not know why, he had respected the boundary. Now, he wondered if he should have pushed more.

”Where is Hu Lei? She has not shown up at work or called in.” He spoke as soon as he sat down with the old couple.

”Oh, I am so sorry. She is not an irresponsible girl. I think she had picked some habits from her father. He always used wake up and run off before showing up a few weeks later.” Old Bai had a nostalgic look on his face.

”What my husband is saying is that Hu Lei left about a week ago. We were not working last weekend because the young miss dislikes disturbance when she's working. When we came on Monday, she had already left.” Bai mama explained with a laugh.

”Are you not concerned that she is missing?” Zhong Feng asked coldly.

”If you are really Hu Lei's boss, you should know that she is not predictable. Also, her father had already warned us that she would soon get bored with Supreme City and go back to work with him.” Old Bai seemed angry at the younger man's tone.

”I apologise. I am only concerned about Hu Lei's wellbeing.” The frown of worry on his face seemed tighter.

”Do not think too much about it. If she is anything like the master, she will come back soon enough. She probably had something to do outside the country and did not think to inform you.” Old Bai comforted.

”We will let her know to call you immediately when she comes back.” Bai mama added with a smile. She could see that this boss cared more than normal. It seemed Hu Lei had a great admirer.