The voice that came through the phone was Joanna's.
How did Joanna have my number? Thinking about it, Liu Nian must have just given it to her.
"Sure thing, Store Manager Qiao."
After hanging up, Lin Ao told Long Aotian and headed to her office.
Lin Ao knocked on the door, and Joanna's cool voice came from inside.
"Come in~"
Lin Ao pushed open the door and went in. Liu Nian was no longer in the office. Joanna was sitting on the sofa, one long, shapely leg crossed over the other, smoking a cigarette. She lifted her chin, gesturing for Lin Ao to sit.
"Boss Qiao, where's Lulu?"
Lin Ao couldn't help wondering where Joanna had taken Liu Nian. But she should be safe—Liu Nian hadn't sent him any messages.
"I had someone take Lulu to shower and get some rest. Little kids should go to bed early."
Joanna stubbed out her cigarette, folded her arms across her chest, and looked rather serious.
"Lin Bei, have you thought about Lulu's future?"
Lin Ao was baffled. What's going on? We've known each other for only a few hours, and you're talking to me about my 'daughter's' future?
"Have you ever thought about sending Lulu to school? At her age, she should be in kindergarten, right?"
Joanna looked so serious that her eyes seemed to say, You don't know how to raise a child. You're an unfit father.
"Store Manager Qiao, um... I..."
Seeing Lin Ao stumble over his words, Joanna assumed he was short on money and struggling with the decision. Her expression softened. From what Lulu had told her, the two brothers didn't have much education and had always relied on odd jobs to get by, doing things like picking orders at supermarkets. Supporting a child must have been difficult.