Chapter 1070

Xu Cheng was seated beside Ou Ming having lunch . When he saw Ou Ming hang up the phone, he gave a gentle cough and asked, “Was that Miss Yu?”

“Yeah . ” Ou Ming gave a one-word reply . After briefing Xu Cheng on work-related matters, Ou Ming stood up . “Should anyone look for me, tell them I’m very busy and that I’m still in the office . ”

In such volatile times, it was best not to provoke any of the reporters . If any of them caught sight of him, there was no telling what stories they’d cook up .

Xu Cheng understood the severity of the situation . He nodded his head in affirmation but added a suggestion . “Why don’t you finish your lunch first?”

“I’m done . You go ahead without me . ”

Ou Ming entered the cloakroom in his office, put on a pair of shades, and changed into an unrecognizable black trench coat . Only then did he head down .

He sneakily drove off in an inconspicuous car and headed over to Yu Lili’s address .

When he reached the apartment, he rang the bell, and the person inside opened the door immediately .

Ou Ming was dressed casually, but Yu Lili recognized him in one glance . Her face broke out into a beaming smile, and she swooped forward to embrace him .

She plastered her body against his and hooked her legs around his thighs . Ou Ming held on to her with a steady arm as his smile widened . He carried her inside the house, closed the door, and then he kissed her .

Yu Lili removed his shades and wrapped her arms around his neck before kissing back .

Ou Ming carried her onto the couch, pinched her cheeks, and then scrunched his face up . “Why have you lost weight again? Did you not eat well these few days?”

“I’m not used to the French cuisine . ” Yu Lili giggled as she sat astride him . Exhaustion was written all over his face, and his originally wheat-colored skin was now saddled with two eye-bags .

It was obvious; even his jaw displayed a hint of green .

Seeing his long hair so unkempt and his cheeks so sunken caused Yu Lili’s heart to ache . Stroking his face gently, she asked, “Have you been very tired lately?”

The love in Yu Lili’s eyes made Ou Min smile . He cupped her face and kissed her on her lips . “Not at all . ”

“Liar . Look at your face . ” Yu Lili pinched his cheek and said, “You look like a man in his thirties . You look like you’ve aged . ”

The smile disappeared from Ou Ming’s face . “I am in my thirties, to begin with . ”

“No, you always looked like you were around the same age as Shen Zhilie . ”

“He grew up too fast . ” Ou Ming looked at her seriously . “That’s why he looks older than his age . I’m different . I’m young no matter what, otherwise, how could I have had you mesmerized for so many years?”

In reply, Yu Lili clucked her tongue and rolled her eyes .

“What expression is that?” Ou Ming held onto her and started chuckling . “Did I say something wrong?”

“You’ve grown shameless in the few days that we were apart . ” Yu Lili pushed him off . “I’m hungry . Have you eaten yet?”

“No . ”

“Just in time, then . Let’s have instant noodles . That’s all I have here . ”

“Alright . ” Ou Ming smiled indulgently at her . “Whatever you cook is delicious . ”

Yu Lili wiggled her brows and stepped into the kitchen with a face of satisfaction . About ten minutes later, Yu Lili walked out carrying the bowls of noodles and hollered, “Food’s ready!”

What she heard in reply was the sound of steady breathing .

He fell asleep?

Ou Ming had always been a light sleeper, and it usually took him half an hour of tossing and turning in bed before he fell asleep . To think he just fell asleep so easily!

He must have been so tired .