Chapter 560: Be Friends

Liu Duo could see the redness gathering on his face. She smiled and withdrew her gaze. Ling tended to shy away easily. She couldnt change him.

But she liked it that way!

Liu Duo looked at Dongfang Ming. Mr Dongfang, Ling and I should go. The chefs already learned how to prepare the chilled drinks, so I leave everything in your hands now. Well be waiting for the bonuses.

Dongfang Ming just smiled in return. Theres no need to rush, I have prepared a room for you to rest. You can stay until its not so hot outside.

Hed learned from the last time he visited that she had the habit of taking a nap. This was quite rare in a farming village.

After all, the common farmers wife had to work and take care of the kids. Who would have time for a nap?

But he could tell Ye Yang and the men adored her a lot, and not just because she made a better life for them.

Liu Duo merely smiled and shook her head. Thank you, Mr Dongfang, for your kind offer, but thats alright. Its just going to be hot for a little while. Its no big deal. We can handle it.

It would only take ten to twenty minutes to return to the village. She wasnt so dainty that she couldnt withstand a little heat.

Madam Ye, its true that a little heat isnt a big deal. But its a little token from me to you, please dont take it the wrong way. I dont want us to only be business partners. I want to be friends with you and Ling. Dongfang Ming looked at Liu Duo with full devotion in his eyes.

Liu Duo squinted her eyes a little upon hearing his reply. She did not respond immediately.

Be friends?

Dongfang Ming didnt demand an answer when he noticed her lack of response. He could tell Liu Duo wasnt as approachable as the other girls. She would keep her distance ever so subtly when they were having conversations.

And she didnt seem like a common village girl either. She seemed more like the rich daughter of a renown family in the capital.

It took a while before Liu Duo settled with a reply. Were working together on two projects now. Naturally, that makes us friends.

She gave it a little thought. Even though she wasnt very delighted about staying in touch with him, she supposed having another friend couldnt be too bad.

They seemed to have Li Wazi as their only friend, and no one else!

Then theres no need to call me Mr. Dongfang anymore, Madam Ye. Just Dongfang will do. Since were friends, calling me Mr. Dongfang isnt quite right. So, how about it? Can I call you Little Duo? Dongfang Ming smiled.

Sure, no problem, Dongfang.

Little Duo didnt hesitate. Since they were willing to be friends, there really wasnt any need to continue calling him Mr. Dongfang!

Thus, Dongfang Ming began to call her by a friendlier term. Little Duo, why dont you and Ling take a rest in the guestroom I have prepared for you? Later Ill get my coachman to take you home.

Alright, I see no reason to decline, she nodded.

Ye Ling didnt mind. He would go along with whatever Liu Duo decided.

He was just like a servant to his wife!

Dongfang Ming was pleased that she had agreed to friendship so readily. He happily got up and led the way.

There was an ice wall in the room he prepared for them. That was basically the last block of ice he had brought with him.

If it was used up, that would be that.

Little Duo, Ling, take a good rest. I shall not disturb, Dongfang Ming said and left with a smile.

Ye Ling didnt take naps, so he said to Liu Duo, Duo Er, you can take the bed. Ill stay with you here.

Yet Liu Duo took his hand and lured him to the bed. Ling, why dont you nap with me? Theres nothing much to do anyway.

They werent at home, where they could still work if they didnt want to nap. He might as well take a nap with her rather than stay awake.