Chapter 502: The Death of Father Gu
Tong Yao was tired from the train ride and fell asleep while chatting with Qin Xiaoshuang at night. By the time she woke up, it was already late in the morning and the staff was all gone to work.
She washed up and headed for the milk tea shop, only to receive some bad news as soon as she arrived.
"Boss, Brother Boyi called to say that Hongwei’s father is seriously ill and can’t come to the city"
Cheng Anran knitted her brows. Given that Hongwei’s father hadn’t been rushed to the hospital despite his serious illness, she suspected the situation wasn’t as simple as it seemed. She pondered for a moment before speaking, "I’ll go to Hongwei’s house to check on him. If Boyi calls again, let him know."
Qin Xiaoshuang seemed concerned. "Boss, how about I go with you? I’m worried Xiaohui might give you a hard time if you go alone."
As Tong Yao was about to respond, the shop phone rang. Xiaoshuang thought it was Si Boyi, but instead a woman’s voice came through, "Is Tong Yao at the shop? I’m looking for Tong Yao."
Xiaoshuang hastily handed the phone to Tong Yao, "Boss, it’s for you."
Tong Yao picked up the phone, and before she could utter a greeting, Guo Jinnian’s voice came through, "Yaoyao, I’m in Li City. Where’s your milk tea shop? I’ll come find you."
Tong Yao hadn’t expected Guo Jinnian to arrive in Li City so soon. She was surprised but also pleased. There was no doubt—he had picked the right time to arrive.
"You’re here at a perfect time. Hongwei’s dad is sick, let’s go visit him. I’m at the entrance of the First Middle School."