Bai Yanfei walked back, supporting his arm. He calmly asked Aunt Wang for medicine, and the disinfectant he poured on the wound made his eyes water with pain.
Aunt Wang wanted to help him treat his wound, but he didn't want to.
He wanted to remember what pain felt like.
This is the love he is willing to pursue at all costs.
Oh.
That's ridiculous.
After applying ointment to the broken skin, Bai Yanfei ate something and went back to the study. Ling Zeyu had basically finished his work and wouldn't be coming to the study tonight.
Although he didn't know if Ling Zeyu would touch him tonight, Bai Yanfei didn't want to be touched by Ling Zeyu at all. He felt sorry for Rong Xuan when he thought about what Ling Zeyu had done today.
Rong Xuan is such a good mother, how could she have given birth to such a bad son as Ling Zeyu?
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Small Theater
Yan Bao: Selling scumbags! Selling scumbags! Not 998, not 998, just 9.8 yuan to bring a scumbag home!
Ling Zha Zha: Hmm? Who are you going to sell?
Yan Bao: Whoever strikes up a conversation will be sold out, haha.
Ling Zha Zha: You're calling me a scumbag? Only worth 9.8 yuan?
Yan Bao: I'm already being lenient by not saying I don't want the money. You beat your wife, scold her, and even steal her things.
Ling Zha Zha: ...
Yan Bao: You even kicked your wife out! I'm not coming back, so give up!
Ling Zha Zha: I was wrong QAQ
Little Fish: Still a humble fish begging for updates and free gifts through Yan Bao's posts. Yan Bao is slowly rising in popularity, so believe in him! Should we stir-fry or steam Ling Zha today?
Chapter 72 You don't think I know nothing, do you?
Bai Yanfei slept in the study all night. When he came downstairs the next day, Ling Zeyu didn't even glance at him, and he didn't give Ling Zeyu a second look either.
He took a day off, went back to the Bai family home, and tore down all the posters that were pasted up in his room. He tore down all his memories from the past four years.
Bai Yanfei looked at the huge pile of Ling Zeyu-related merchandise he had bought. He grabbed a large box, threw everything in, sealed it with tape, and casually placed it in a corner of the room.
Walking down the street, Bai Yanfei saw large screens playing commercials featuring Ling Zeyu. In the videos, Ling Zeyu smiled brightly, radiating enthusiasm. After one commercial ended, Bai Yanfei walked away without looking back.
The perfect Ling Zeyu only appears in front of the camera.
He never knew a person could have so many facets. If he had known Ling Zeyu was this kind of person, he probably wouldn't have fallen for him.
Bai Yanfei chuckled self-deprecatingly as he walked towards the hospital, still pondering how to get the contract back.
Grandma now sleeps almost all day long, and her waking hours are getting shorter and shorter. Bai Yanfei doesn't know what Ling Zeyu did to make Grandma like him so quickly.
However, these were all skills that Ling Zeyu was most proficient in, so he was not surprised, after all, he had been one of the victims before.
Ling Zeyu excels at leveraging his strengths to gain followers and attract fans. He mistakenly identified someone for four years; who would have thought that the seemingly humorous and talkative Ling Zeyu is actually a cold and taciturn person?
"Don't you have to go to work?"
Wen Xiuyuan appeared beside him at some point, and because of Ling Zeyu, Bai Yanfei now had no good feelings towards the people around Wen Xiuyuan.
"Yes, I took leave. I want to spend more time with my grandma."
"Although the old man has been sleeping a lot lately, he doesn't have any illnesses, so this can be considered a good thing amidst bad things."
Bai Yanfei looked at Wen Xiuyuan suspiciously: "What do you want to do here?"
"Did you have a fight with Zeyu?"
"No, Brother Yu has been very busy lately."
"Do you think I don't know whether he's busy or not? You don't think I don't know anything, do you?"
Wen Xiuyuan's words put Bai Yanfei on guard.
"What's the meaning?"
"I am a doctor, after all. You know, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. Sometimes when I perform minor surgeries on people from abroad, they are grateful to me. If I ask them something I want to know, I will find out, right?"
"I don't understand what you mean." Bai Yanfei's palms started sweating nervously. Could it be that Wen Xiuyuan knew about Bai Yifei?
No, he shouldn't know. If he did, Ling Zeyu would have known long ago. The two of them have such a good relationship, how could Wen Xiuyuan possibly keep it from Ling Zeyu?
Thinking of this, Bai Yanfei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your deal with Zeyu..."
"What kind of deal?" Bai Yanfei tilted his head and looked at Wen Xiuyuan. "Dr. Wen, it's best not to talk nonsense."
"Really? Then why would Zeyu be willing to marry you? And... you're much more interesting than I imagined."
Wen Xiuyuan left with a meaningful remark, while Bai Yanfei remained calm throughout. Wen Xiuyuan's actions were definitely a test, and although it was still unknown what Wen Xiuyuan wanted to know, the best approach at the moment was to reveal nothing.
Grandma woke up a few times during the night, but not seeing Ling Zeyu, she confided in Bai Yanfei, but soon fell asleep. Bai Yanfei couldn't bear to see his grandmother suffer. Ever since he learned that she was his biological grandmother, he regretted not treating her better before.
Bai's family business was founded by his mother and Bai Zhenrong. His mother was also a business genius, but she ended up in such a state because of Bai Zhenrong and Zhang Rongrong. Bai Yanfei felt sorry for his mother.
A light rain began to fall. Bai Yanfei pulled his hat down low; he hadn't brought an umbrella today. His driver was stuck in traffic, and he was waiting for him in the parking lot.
A bright red luxury car pulled up in front of him, and Bai Yanfei looked up. The window rolled down, and a man with a cold profile looked at him, then smiled.
Bai Yanfei had never met anyone like this before. When he wasn't smiling, he looked cold, but when he smiled, he was as gentle as a spring breeze.
Are you waiting for a bus?
Bai Yanfei hesitated before nodding. For some reason, he felt a strange fondness for this man.
But after the Ling Zeyu incident, he stopped trusting his sixth sense. Ling Zeyu was the man he fell for at first sight, but this man ended up hurting him terribly.
"Would you like a ride, Madam Ling?"
Bai Yanfei frowned slightly. If someone had called him that before, he would have been very happy, but now, he only felt disgust.
"Who are you?"
"You don't know Ling's latest business partner? I just had dinner with President Ling today. President Ling and Yan Fei's wedding was truly a once-in-a-lifetime event." The man had already opened the car door. "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Lu Qianyi, and I am the general manager of JM International."
"General Manager?" Bai Yanfei sized up Lu Qianyi. He didn't think this person had the demeanor of a general manager at all; he should be more like a president.
"Yes, shall we get on the bus?"
Lu Qianyi seemed certain that Bai Yanfei would get on the bus. He stared intently at Bai Yanfei, his captivating eyes making Bai Yanfei somewhat at a loss.
"I'll tell the driver."
Bai Yanfei contacted the driver, explained the situation in a few words, and then got into Lu Qianyi's car.
"Where does Madam Ling wish to go?"
"Just call me by my name."
"Okay, where does Yanfei want to go?" Before Bai Yanfei could answer, Lu Qianyi continued, "Let's go eat first. It's been a long time since I've been back to China, and I miss the food here. Mrs. Ling—oh no, Yanfei, could you have dinner with me?"
"Why?" Bai Yanfei turned his head to look at Lu Qianyi's profile. "Brother Yu won't agree to your unreasonable demands just because of me."
"No, no, no, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to make friends with Yan Fei. Everyone knows that President Ling is a doting husband. It can't hurt to befriend you."
Bai Yanfei sneered inwardly. Ling Zeyu had achieved his goal; the persona he had created had successfully spread overseas.
Even the general manager knew of his existence. Although he never appeared in public, Bai Yanfei felt disgusted when he thought about it now.
"Is it wrong?"
"Um?"
"We've arrived, get off the bus."
Bai Yanfei hesitated for a moment before getting out of the car. He stared at his phone, and Lu Qianyi seemed to notice his confusion.
"Should we report this to President Ling? After all, she went out to dinner with a man."
Chapter 73 Hospitalization
Bai Yanfei felt that Lu Qianyi's words were a bit sarcastic. Ling Zeyu went out to find a young boy without reporting to him, so why should he report to him when he was just having a meal with a partner from the company?
"No need, Brother Yu is busy, I'd better not bother him for now."
"It seems the rumors are a bit different," Lu Qianyi said cryptically.
"Rumors aren't necessarily all true," Bai Yanfei replied with a smile.
"That's true."
Lu Qianyi made a gentlemanly gesture, and Bai Yanfei sat down opposite him. This place was perfect for a date, but unfortunately, he and Ling Zeyu would never have such a day.
What does Yan Fei like to eat?
Bai Yanfei didn't stand on ceremony; he took the menu and ordered a few of his favorite dishes.
"By the way, a friend is coming over later. I hope Yan Fei won't mind."
"What friend?"
"It's behind us, we've arrived."
Lu Qianyi smiled and Bai Yanfei turned around. He saw Ling Zeyu walking over with a smile on his face. Then, he naturally put his arm around Bai Yanfei's shoulder and kissed him on the cheek.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I've just been a little busy lately."
Bai Yanfei was slightly taken aback, but he wouldn't embarrass Ling Zeyu in public, since Ling Zeyu still had something he wanted.
"The driver got stuck in traffic and ran into Manager Lu on the way, so they had dinner together."
Bai Yanfei couldn't fathom the thoughts of the two men at the dinner table. Lu Qianyi and Ling Zeyu were discussing cooperation. He didn't understand these things, only knowing that Lu Qianyi worked for an international company. Although Ling's Group mainly focused on the domestic market, Ling Zeyu was ambitious and wanted to get a share of the international market as well.
Bai Yanfei felt like he had thorns in his back during the meal. He only breathed a sigh of relief after the two men finally finished talking.
This Lu Qianyi is no ordinary person.
This was also the first time Bai Yanfei had seen Ling Zeyu like this. He was strategic and composed, and not easily swayed by anyone. No matter how unreasonable Lu Qianyi's conditions were, he could handle them with ease.