GBP Chapter 500 He actually held her hand
Chapter 500 He actually held her hand
He Xinrui was finally completely out of their lives, and Yan Zuozuo breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was also filled with complex emotions. It seemed her life had never truly escaped the entanglement of the He family: He Cangyuan, He Xinrui, Qi Jiahui…
So far, she's finally completely free, right?
She is very grateful to her husband for protecting her all along; without him, she wouldn't have been able to bravely come this far.
However, He Xinrui, after all, shared the same blood as her, so her feelings were still somewhat complicated.
She reached out and squeezed Chi Moqing's hand; it was this warm and generous hand that gave her safety and courage. She smiled, "Husband, thank you."
Chi Moqing's eyes were filled with tenderness: "Silly girl, why are you thanking your husband?"
His young wife was his everything; she entrusted her entire life to him, so of course he had to provide for her.
Anyone who dares to bully his woman is simply asking for trouble!
The He family's matter was resolved, but there was still one person to deal with. He glanced down at his young wife; that person hadn't appeared yet, so he'd just have to wait a little longer.
"Husband, you've done so much for me, I don't know how to repay you." Yan Zuozuo stared at Chi Moqing's handsome face, somewhat annoyed.
Meeting his wife's affectionate gaze, Chi Moqing raised an eyebrow, instantly changing the tone of the originally tender scene.
"Then cooperate more with your husband in bed."
Yan Zuozuo coughed up blood, and her face turned bright red instantly.
What a jerk! He's never serious!
Chi Moqing felt helpless, thinking, "What happened to repaying the kindness I felt?"
Women are all fickle.
"Honey, how about we practice tonight?" The baby is already over four months old, and with Chi Shang making all sorts of efforts lately, Yan Zuozuo feels like she's "eating too much."
She glared at him, then got up and walked towards the bathroom.
Chi Moqing followed behind her: "Wife, we can try something different tonight."
Yan Zuozuo's lips twitched. What a pervert!
"How about you switch wives to serve me?" Chi Moqing's smile deepened as he pulled his wife into his arms, breathing warm air into her ear. "Use all your skills to please your husband, hmm?"
Yan Zuozuo wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground; her husband was just too... too embarrassing!
"I...I'll think about it some more." She tried to run away, but Chi Moqing held her even tighter. "No need to think about it, it's settled." After saying that, he picked up Yan Zuozuo and headed straight for the bathroom.
Holding the contract, Tong Shili stood outside the Bourbon Group, hesitating about how to face Bai Ningxuan. Originally, she thought she only had a slight liking for Bai Ningxuan, but after hearing his conversation with Ou Luhan, she was surprised to find that she was actually jealous. In other words, she had unknowingly fallen for that man.
But who is Bai Ningxuan? With such a huge gap between them, in the end, it was nothing more than her wishful thinking.
Tong Shili felt that she must have done too many bad things in the first half of her life, which was why her love life was so unsuccessful. Or perhaps she was destined to be alone forever, and love was simply too far away from her.
But right now this is her job, and she still has to face Bai Ningxuan.
Having made up her mind, Tong Shili went inside.
The secretary had already received Bai Ningxuan's notification and, upon seeing Tong Shili enter, immediately led her inside.
Tong Shili entered the room and was about to greet Bai Ningxuan when she heard him raise his hand to signal her to be quiet. She felt awkward and sat down on the sofa some distance away from him.
He's a high-ranking CEO, incredibly busy. It's already an honor for him to see her; she can only sit and wait for him to finish his business. She took a deep breath, constantly telling herself it was business and she couldn't have any personal feelings, but she still felt uneasy. Sure enough, she had been overthinking things; all those inappropriate thoughts should be nipped in the bud.
Just as she was lost in thought, Bai Ningxuan had finished dealing with the emails. He got up and sat on the other sofa. "How does the coffee taste?"
Tong Shili was taken aback. When did a cup of coffee appear in front of her?
Her heart skipped a beat. She hadn't even noticed an ordinary person appearing next to her. If the other person was an enemy, wouldn't she be in danger?
Thinking about this, she felt a pang of annoyance.
She took a deep breath, took out the documents, and looked up to speak to Bai Ningxuan, only to meet his gaze. For a moment, a hissing sound filled the air, and Tong Shili's breath caught in her throat; she quickly looked away.
Those eyes were so alluring; if she looked any longer, she feared her heart would no longer be her own. However, the burning gaze fixed on her didn't disappear; Tong Shili felt Bai Ningxuan was still watching her.
She discreetly picked up her coffee and took a sip. It tasted so good that she couldn't resist taking a second sip. When she calmed down and opened her eyes again, she saw Bai Ningxuan smiling at her, his eyes filled with warmth.
It was a strange feeling; with just a simple smile, she felt her whole heart warm up, and she couldn't help but smile back at him.
"Sorry, I had an urgent document to process just now," Bai Ningxuan explained.
So that's how it is. Was she just being petty?
Tong Shili was initially pleased, but her mood quickly turned somber. Could Bai Ningxuan's treatment of her be due to her status? After all, the two families were going to cooperate, so he was treating her differently.
She had almost finished her coffee when Tong Shili's mind was still wavering. Suddenly, she paused, remembering the purpose of her visit, and quickly said, "Mr. Bai, I'm sorry, I lost my composure just now. Let's start talking about work."
"No rush, is the coffee good?" Bai Ningxuan smiled.
Tong Shili nodded and said honestly, "It tastes pretty good. Mr. Bai has a capable secretary."
Bai Ningxuan smiled but said nothing. He got up, pressed the intercom, and asked his secretary to pour him another cup of coffee and bring in two snacks.
Tong Shili was taken aback. She came here to work, so why did it seem like she was here to rest?
"Mr. Bai, no need, let's talk about work first."
"I like to chat while discussing work, and I hope Ms. Tong can accept that."
Tong Shili paused for a moment. Since it was a request from a major client, she naturally couldn't refuse.
Throughout the negotiations, Bai Ningxuan remained very approachable, displaying the demeanor of a leader. Once the contract was finalized, he smiled gently and said, "I taught my secretary how to make coffee. If Miss Tong is interested, she can become my apprentice in the future."
Huh? Could Bai Ningxuan mean something else entirely, as she interpreted it?
"Mr. Bai is going to teach me?" she asked incredulously.
Bai Ningxuan blinked: "If Miss Tong wants to learn, that's perfectly fine."
Tong Shili was confused. What was going on? Did Bai Ningxuan really have feelings for her? But given her identity...
No, she's not suited for relationships; she'll only hurt others.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Bai. I'll ask for your advice when I have the chance." She glanced at the time. "Since there are no further questions, I'll head back now. See you next time."
"Let me give you a ride. I need to speak with your director." Bai Ningxuan picked up his coat and said, leaving no room for refusal.
With mixed feelings, Tong Shili followed him into the car. Because of the cooler weather, she couldn't help but shiver.
Bai Ningxuan turned his head to look at her: "Cold?"
"It's alright." Tong Shili smiled awkwardly. She was a martial artist and had good physical fitness. It was just a bit cold when she first came out, but she had gotten used to it now.
Bai Ningxuan handed her his coat: "Put this on, or you'll catch a cold."
Tong Shili couldn't describe the turmoil in her heart. Watching Bai Ningxuan drape his coat over her shoulders, she gripped the hem and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Bai, aren't you cold?"
"It's not cold." With that, he started the car.
They say that a man who is serious is the most handsome. Looking at Bai Ningxuan's profile as he focused on driving, Tong Shili's heart fluttered.
Looking down, she couldn't help but wonder what kind of relationship she had with Bai Ningxuan.
She felt unworthy of love, and the more she liked a man, the further she should stay away; she couldn't hurt him. But Bai Ningxuan might only see her as a friend; wouldn't it be incredibly awkward if she spoke up?
Forget it, I'll just stay away from him next time.
squeak!
A screeching sound of brakes rang out, and they saw a man lying in front of their car, covered in blood.
There was a car accident!
Tong Shili's heart tightened, but she hadn't felt like she bumped into anyone.
Bai Ningxuan frowned, got out of the car to check the man's injuries, "Sir, are you alright?"
The man, groggily gripping his arm, cried, "You bumped into me, don't go... Help! Help!"
“I’m not planning to leave. Are you able to move? I’ll call an ambulance for you.”
"I don't need an ambulance, I need money back... Ouch, my leg is broken, and my head hurts so much..."
Staged accident.
Tong Shili walked over, coldly looked at the person sitting on the ground, and stepped on his leg.
"Hey, you bitch, what are you doing?" The man glared at her and jumped up, ready to attack.
Tong Shili sneered: "Isn't everything alright?"
"Damn it, you're asking for it, aren't you? You hit me, you're not leaving until you pay up!" The man, realizing he couldn't keep up the act, revealed his true colors. As soon as he finished speaking, several men with ferocious expressions quickly approached.
A gang crime? A cold glint flashed in Bai Ningxuan's eyes.
"Tell me, how much are you planning to pay?" The man dropped the pretense, his eyes revealing a fierce glint.
"I won't pay a single penny. Get out of here if you don't want to die!" Tong Shili said sharply. She couldn't continue her ambiguous relationship with Bai Ningxuan. If he saw her true colors, he would distance himself from her.
"Damn, you bitch, you've got guts!" The man approached Tong Shili step by step. "Believe it or not, we'll make you kneel down and sing 'Conquer'?"
Tong Shili gave a cold smile and was about to throw a punch.
“Siri, turn around and wait for me for a minute.”
“Mr. Bai, they’re just scum, I can handle them…” However, she was only halfway through her sentence when Bai Ningxuan grabbed her shoulder. “Be good, listen to me, just one minute.”
The two were very close, and the heat emanating from Bai Ningxuan's body wafted over her, causing Tong Shili to blush and slowly turn around.
"Kid, you think you can fight us? I... Ah!" Before the man could finish speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his chest and was knocked down almost without him noticing, his body like a rag doll.
People nearby rushed over quickly: "Holy crap, you dare hit my man? I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget!"
Another scream rang out, and no one saw clearly how Bai Ningxuan made his move before those people fell to the ground.
Twenty seconds, clean and efficient!
However, Bai Ningxuan had no intention of letting them off so easily. He picked them up and gave them another beating. Why did they have to try to stage an accident like that? They might actually die one day. If they didn't teach them a lesson, they would be letting their parents down.
Tong Shili didn't turn around, but she could still tell how Bai Ningxuan had acted from the shadow on the ground. His skill was definitely beyond her capabilities; in fact, she probably wouldn't even be able to touch the hem of his clothes.
With just one move, he could render someone incapable of fighting back; his moves were steady, accurate, and ruthless. Her little bit of martial arts skills were nothing more than a drop in the ocean in his eyes.
Bai Ningxuan is more professional than an assassin!
"Alright, Shili, get in the car." Exactly one minute later, Bai Ningxuan came over, took Tong Shili's hand, and led her to the car.
Tong Shili froze, staring at Bai Ningxuan holding her hand. He actually held her hand?!