126 FEIGNING IGNORANCE (1/2)

The brother and sister pair did not remain for too long. Hu Lei looked thoughtful after sending them out. She could not help thinking that there was something strange about the situation. However, she did not want to dig too deep.

”What are you thinking about?” Zhong Feng asked pulling her to himself.

”I was thinking that my new assistant looks too refined to be an assistant.” She said with a strange smile in her eyes.

”Isn't that a good thing? If you do not like her, it is no problem finding another person.”

Though he had spent some effort in finding Jiang Wen, there would be no problem in looking for another person.

”No, I like her. As for our working relationship, we will have to wait and see come Monday.” She smiled.

Zhong Feng looked a little tense at the mention of the following week. He had been waiting for the right moment to let her know that he would not be around for a while. But he had not been able to get the words out. Hu Lei noticed his reaction and sighed lightly.

”You know I will notice that you are gone even if you keep avoiding the topic.” Her words had a slight tone of rebuke.

”You knew?” Zhong Feng thought that he had concealed the matter quite well.

She laughed.

”I have my means.” She said mysteriously. ”How long will you be gone?”

Zhong Feng felt helpless about this matter. He wanted to keep accompanying her in Supreme City, but Zhong Industries was, after all, an international company. Most of the international interests could be handled by other people, but there are some matters that required his direct intervention.

As a result, he had to leave the country for a while to keep things running smoothly. However, business was not the only thing on his mind. He had another matter to handle during this period. His eyes darkened slightly at the thought before clearing.

”I will leave on Monday and probably be back in a couple of weeks.” He responded vaguely.

Hu Lei nodded, but there was a flash of fear and loneliness in her heart. She had not been alone since that time. She had always had the comfort of his presence, chasing away the demons. Now, she would have to face the darkness and the cold alone.

”It is not a big deal.” She said carelessly, waving a hand. ”I will finally have time to get my apartment ready without you sticking to me.”

Zhong Feng did not feel at peace when he thought about being so far from her. But he could do nothing else. He knew that she had always looked forward to doing mundane things in Supreme City. She needed to have the opportunity to do so without his constant hovering.

Moreover, he could not drag her along with him outside the country. What she needed most at the moment was stability and peace. So, even if he did not want to be apart from her, he would not even entertain the thought of taking her with him.

”If there is any problem during my absence, just call me directly.” He said sternly.