Extra - Engagement 12_1

The hot wind in the twilight rolled like waves of wheat, causing the landscape trees and shrubs downstairs to rustle.

Chu You withdrew his gaze, his fingers gripping the phone unconsciously tightening.

It wasn't that he didn't want her to stay by his side, but... Recalling the arguments and unhappy endings of every phone call with Chu Jiadong, Chu You closed his eyes, then reopened them, his eyes revealing a cold indifference.

He feared losing control of his emotions, feared it might frighten her.

The long-uncontacted number dialed out was immediately connected.

On the other end, Chu Jiadong sounded somewhat surprised, with a restrained tone, "Xiao You?"

Chu You had no intention of exchanging pleasantries to cultivate their relationship and asked bluntly, "What's the meaning of giving me so much money?"

Chu Jiadong fell silent, uncharacteristically suppressing his irritable emotions.

"That's what I, as a father, should give you."