Chapter 155: An Unexpected Encounter

Qin Yuhan returned by train this time.

By the time Li Dong arrived at the station, he was nearly twenty minutes late.

When he saw Qin Yuhan, he realized she wasn't alone; Qi Fangfang and the others were also there.

Seeing Li Dong's surprised expression, Qi Fangfang, who had been waiting somewhat impatiently, said angrily, "Your face looks like you're not welcoming us?"

Li Dong quickly smiled and said, "Of course not! It's an honor to have a talented student from Peking University visiting us!"

"It sounds like there's a lot of sarcasm in your tone," Qi Fangfang muttered.

Li Dong didn't respond to her. After greeting Zhou Yue and Zhang Mengmeng, he began to speak privately with Qin Yuhan.

After not seeing each other for two months, Qin Yuhan had lost some weight and looked a bit tanner.

When Li Dong inquired about Qi Fangfang and the others, Qin Yuhan quietly explained, "Fangfang and the others said they want to travel around the country during the summer vacation, and they chose Pingchuan as their first stop. They'll probably stay for three or four days before moving on to the next destination."

Li Dong was speechless. These girls really had a lot of nerve.

Traveling the country? Aside from whether they could endure the hardships, did they not fear any mishaps being alone?

Although Li Dong couldn't control their actions, he quietly reminded Qin Yuhan, "Let them go on their trip, but you shouldn't go with them."

Qin Yuhan understood his concern, chuckled softly, and nodded without saying more.

As they exited the station, Qin Yuhan intended to lead Qi Fangfang and the others to the taxi stand. Li Dong stopped them and said, "I drove here. Wait for me here for a moment."

Li Dong then ran towards the parking lot.

Qi Fangfang was surprised and asked, "Li Dong has a car?"

Qin Yuhan didn't know about Li Dong buying a car. She shook her head and said, "I'm not sure. But since he's busy with work, he probably bought one."

"Busy with work? Isn't Li Dong a student at Jiangda?" Zhang Mengmeng asked curiously.

Qin Yuhan had never mentioned Li Dong's business ventures in the dormitory, but since they were in Pingchuan, there was no need to hide it anymore.

Seeing the curiosity in the others' eyes, Qin Yuhan briefly explained.

The girls were surprised to learn that Li Dong had started his own business in high school.

While college students starting businesses wasn't uncommon, especially at Peking University, starting a business in high school was rare.

After Qin Yuhan finished, Qi Fangfang asked with curiosity, "So how much has Li Dong earned by now?"

Since he could afford a car, it was clear that Li Dong had made some money.

Qin Yuhan shook her head, admitting she didn't know.

"Really? You don't know?" Qi Fangfang said, exasperated. "When a man has money, he can become corrupt. Not that I expect him to give the money to you, but at least you should have an idea of his financial status."

Just then, a sleek black car stopped beside them.

Li Dong got out of the car and, noticing the curious looks from the group, asked, "What's going on? What are you discussing?"

Qin Yuhan, worried about Qi Fangfang's bluntness, quickly said, "We weren't talking about anything. When did you buy a car?"

Li Dong slapped his forehead and said apologetically, "I bought it before going to Beijing last time. I forgot to mention it."

Qin Yuhan didn't press further and helped Li Dong put their luggage in the trunk.

Seeing the two of them from a distance, Zhang Mengmeng whispered, "That's a Mercedes, right? It looks pretty expensive."

"Mercedes S350, at least over a million," Qi Fangfang said, clearly impressed. "I didn't expect that!"

The fact that Li Dong drove a car worth over a million indicated that his business was quite substantial.

The last time Li Dong had treated them to a meal in Beijing, it had cost thousands, which had already hinted at his wealth. But they hadn't expected him to be such a big shot.

Zhou Yue, who had been silent, lightly tugged at Qi Fangfang and Zhang Mengmeng, signaling them to stop discussing.

...

Once in the car, Qin Yuhan sat in the front passenger seat, and the three girls sat in the back.

As Li Dong was about to start the car, Qin Yuhan said, "Take me home first."

"Your parents?" Li Dong asked, then added, "Uncle Qin and Aunt Yang are busy at the company during the day. Let's go to my place."

Qin Yuhan gave him a sidelong glance and said, "Go home first. My parents know I'm back today. I can't just come back and not go home."

In fact, Qin Yuhan had another concern she hadn't voiced—how to accommodate her roommates.

If they went to Wanyuan first, it wouldn't be appropriate to send them away later. But leaving them at Li Dong's place made her uneasy.

Although Qi Fangfang and the others were her roommates and not very familiar with Li Dong, it was always better to plan ahead.

Li Dong didn't think much of it. Seeing that Qin Yuhan insisted, he drove toward her home.

...

Green Bamboo Garden.

The Qin family's house was in Green Bamboo Garden, a place Li Dong had actually helped choose.

Green Bamboo Garden was a new residential area with a good environment and security. If it weren't for this house, Yang Yun and Qin Hai might not have decided to move to Pingchuan.

Since Qin Hai and Yang Yun were working during the day, Qin Yuhan didn't knock on the door and used her key to unlock it.

As she welcomed everyone inside, Qin Yuhan explained, "My parents work during the day and only come back in the evening. We'll have lunch outside, and when my mom gets home, I'll have her cook for you. My mom's cooking…"

"Is Yuhan back?"

As Qin Yuhan was speaking, Yang Yun's voice came from the kitchen.

Li Dong's face froze. Why was Yang Yun home?

Before he could ponder further, Qin Hai's voice came from the kitchen, "Go out and see, it seems like Yuhan is back."

Li Dong was stunned. Had the couple skipped work?

Today wasn't a weekend, and even Li Dong was working. How could they be skipping work?

As Li Dong pondered, Yang Yun emerged from the kitchen wearing an apron.

Yang Yun first saw Qin Yuhan and greeted her with a smile. Then she turned to the others and said, "Hello, you must be Yuhan's roommates. Yuhan mentioned you on the phone…"

"Mentioned…"

Yang Yun couldn't finish her sentence because she saw Li Dong.

At first glance, Yang Yun thought she might have mistaken him for someone else.

When she confirmed it was indeed Li Dong, she was dumbfounded. Why was the boss here?

Li Dong and Yang Yun stared at each other in surprise—one wondering why Yang Yun wasn't at work and the other astonished that the boss was visiting with his daughter.

They stood there, speechless.

While Qi Fangfang and the others were puzzled, Qin Yuhan knew the reason.

Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Qin Yuhan said, "Mom, go back to the kitchen and prepare the meal. I'll take care of Fangfang and the others."

Yang Yun, flustered, headed back to the kitchen, glancing back at Li Dong as if trying to confirm whether he was really their boss.