101 CONVINCING HIM TO FALL IN LOVE (2/2)

Chu Ling's face changed and became darker.

”Are you sure?” She inquired with shaking hands.

”I am not. It is just a conjecture at this point.” He had not been able to confirm it.

They both became silent as they thought about this matter. Actually, their feelings were quite complicated in relation to Hu Lei. They felt uncomfortable every time she was brought up. If possible, they would have preferred that she did not come back.

She was a reminder of their failings and their broken promises. She also symbolised their lowest moments and their desperation. At the time, they had been willing to promise anything for the sake of overcoming the crisis. The girl could not remember the past clearly because she had been quite young. But they could, and it haunted them.

When the girl was younger, they had met her several times because of her father. More importantly, she had played a pivotal role in the recovery of Feng. At that time, she had been adorable, happy and incredibly attached to the comatose Zhong Feng.

They had sworn at the time that they would treat her as their own child if there came a time when she needed anything. Their promises had been tinged by desperation to save their only son. Doctor Hu had not asked for anything undue to him in return even though he knew their worth. In fact, he had told them that they did not need to overthink things because of the treatment. If they spoke carelessly, they would regret it.

However, in those dark moments, they were not thinking rationally. They were willing to say anything to attract good karma for their dying child. They had not heeded the words of the doctor. And as he had said, they had come to have regrets.

When they felt guilty for failing to treat her as they had promised, they would convince themselves that it had been her fault for not living up to their expectations. They had done their part. Zhong Tian had convinced Feng'er to hire her into his company when she had been destitute.

It was her who did not appreciate the chance and sought more benefits. Why couldn't she have been like her father? She had no sense of her position. She had dared to drug their son and take advantage of him in their territory.

More importantly, after convincing him to fall in love with her, she had disappeared, probably by taking his money for a luxurious trip around the world. If she was back to Supreme City, she could not be up to any good. She had probably run out of money or was now ready to settle down. Either way, their son would suffer.

Yes, they had promised to be kind to her. However, it was her own fault that she had behaved so unscrupulously. If she had not taken advantage of their son over and over again, they would have been able to live peacefully. They could have even been friends.

Zhong Tian regretted the fact that he had told Feng about Hu Lei. If he had not, he would probably not be so blind to her faults, unwilling to see the truth before him. Unfortunately, regrets could do nothing.

”What should we do?” Chu Ling asked after the drawn-out silence.

”Feng'er will not be happy if we investigate into his matters.” They always had to rely on their various people to inform them of the happenings.

If they did investigate Zhong Feng, he would without a doubt find out. It seemed like he had the birds and insects in his service. At the very least, they knew that his true power did not only come from the Zhong family.

”But we can't allow this girl to stay beside him if she is up to no good.” Chu Ling lamented.

Zhong Tian contemplated the problem for a while.

”Well, we know that she left the last time for a vacation. If we pay her enough, perhaps she could extend her trip indefinitely.” His eyes had a strange glint.

Zhong Tian could not be completely blamed for these thoughts. After all, it was his son who had told him that Hu Lei had gone on a vacation after her disappearance. He had not thought that further investigation into the matter was warranted.

”Let's do that. Maybe we can find a nice girl from a good family for Zhong Feng. That child really has no one to take care of him and share his burden.” Chu Ling complained lightly.