Chapter 25: A QUITE PLEA.
"What do you want now?" Hua Rong asked, turning toward him.
Xu Lingwei stepped forward, the automatic doors of the mall sliding shut behind him. "Your wallet," he said casually, holding it out.
Hua Rong froze. Her eyes darted to the wallet in his hand, and she instantly shut her own eyes in sheer embarrassment. Of course.
He had to return her wallet. After all that shouting at him inside the store, it turned out she was the one who almost walked off without her own things. Great. Just great.
Muttering under her breath, she snatched it from him and stuffed it into her bag. Meanwhile, Xu Lingwei smirked before turning around and walking back toward the entrance. She watched him go, eager to put this mortifying moment behind her—until a loud argument erupted.
"I'm not taking you with me!" A gruff voice shouted from nearby.
"Why, Uncle?! Then how am I supposed to get back?" Xu Lingwei protested.
"I don't care. Figure it out. I'll come back tomorrow!"
Hua Rong turned, curiosity piqued, and saw Xu Lingwei standing next to an older man—his uncle—who was already getting onto his motorbike, looking completely unconcerned.
"Where am I supposed to stay until tomorrow?!" Xu Lingwei asked in frustration.
His uncle shrugged. "Go stay with your girlfriend." He then turned to glance at Hua Rong, as if she were the most obvious option.