Lu Qianyi narrowed his eyes. Of course, Bai Yifei knew this, and Bai Yifei also knew that Ling Zeyu intended to give the Bai family business to him. Of course, Lu Qianyi wouldn't tell Bai Yanfei any of this.
"What's wrong? Even if it's acquired, it's still yours. You're his wife."
"It won't be the same after the divorce."
"You want to divorce Ling Zeyu?"
"I didn't say that." Bai Yanfei was getting impatient, but he was eager to know about Bai Yifei. "So he's doing well now, is that right?"
"It's fine, so don't worry."
Where is he?
"I can't tell you that."
"If Brother Yu knew you had news of Bai Yifei, do you think he would let you leave the country so easily? Don't forget whose territory you're on now," Bai Yanfei said casually. "Do you think Brother Yu would believe me or you?"
Lu Qianyi's expression turned somewhat strange as he looked at Bai Yanfei: "I underestimated you."
"I really can't tell you where it is, or my brother will kill me. But... if you're willing to spend the night with me, I might consider it." Lu Qianyi said this flippantly, and he even propped himself up and moved closer to Bai Yanfei.
Bai Yanfei turned his head away from Lu Qianyi's hand: "General Manager Lu, please watch your words and actions. I am a public figure. As a friend, please consider my feelings."
"Friend? Well, I'm a little lonely tonight. Could you keep me company? I'd like you to consider my feelings too."
Bai Yanfei stood up, unable to bear it any longer. Lu Qianyi looked at him with a smile: "Are you angry?"
Bai Yanfei sat down again: "What exactly do you want to do?"
"Didn't you not want Ling Zeyu to know about Bai Yifei? Please me, and I'll keep it a secret for you. Once I'm satisfied, I'll go abroad and never come back."
"impossible!"
"Then I'll go tell Ling Zeyu where Bai Yifei is right now." Lu Qianyi picked up her phone, pretending to call Ling Zeyu. Bai Yanfei was startled and snatched the phone from Lu Qianyi.
Lu Qianyi wasn't paying attention when her phone was snatched away.
Bai Yanfei backed away, taking a few steps until he bumped into someone's arms. He smelled a familiar perfume, and Bai Yanfei straightened his back.
"Did you have fun?"
Ling Zeyu picked up the phone from Bai Yanfei's hand, and upon seeing the background on the screen, he exuded a chilling aura.
Chapter 81 You Have Achieved Your Goal
"It's not very polite to look at someone else's phone." Lu Qianyi reached out and snatched her phone back. The screen showed a photo of Bai Yanfei. Bai Yanfei glanced at it and was stunned.
Why would Lu Qianyi use his photo as her wallpaper...?
"Did you have fun?" Ling Zeyu asked again.
"Happy." Bai Yanfei was so shocked he didn't know what to say. If he hadn't thought too much about it, did Lu Qianyi have feelings for him? Or was this just a little trick by Lu Qianyi?
...
Bai Yanfei couldn't remember how he got home. He only knew that Ling Zeyu looked terrible that day, and Lu Qianyi never showed up again. The two of them just chatted on WeChat.
Bai Yanfei had no idea what had happened between them.
Bai Yanfei went to work as usual that day. He had been staying in Ling Zeyu's office all this time.
The jewelry was produced, and Bai Yanfei sent a set to Su Kai. Su Kai was going abroad for a while, and it was said that Wen Xiuyuan was going with him.
Lu Qianyi is still in China. Bai Yanfei really wants to invite him out, but he can't find an opportunity. Ling Zeyu won't let him go out. He has bodyguards with him wherever he goes, so he can't go anywhere. He has to go back to the old house on weekends.
Ling Zeyu answered a phone call. Bai Yanfei was drawing a draft with his head down. He looked up at him for a moment, then looked down again and continued drawing.
"You know anything about Xiaofei?"
Ling Zeyu appeared in front of Bai Yanfei without him noticing. Bai Yanfei's heart skipped a beat, but he kept his head down and continued drawing.
Bai Yanfei only looked up after the tablet was taken away.
"I've told you everything I know."
"Lu Qianyi knows, right? That's why you contacted him."
"I don't know what you're talking about. General Manager Lu just wants to be friends with me."
Ling Zeyu snorted coldly, pinching Bai Yanfei's chin: "Bai Yanfei, my patience is limited."
"Believe it or not, that's all I know."
Let's get a divorce.
Ling Zeyu took a tissue and wiped his hands clean: "You have no value to me anymore, let's get a divorce."
Bai Yanfei gripped his sleeve tightly: "I disagree."
Ling Zeyu tossed a contract to Bai Yanfei: "Take a look at the contract before you speak."
Bai Yanfei stared at the five large characters "Divorce Agreement" on the cover of the document, feeling as if his heart had been stabbed.
He opened the terms and conditions. Ling Zeyu would give him a large sum of money, and he would also get shares in the Bai family business. The terms were very good, but none of this was what Bai Yanfei wanted.
I disagree.
"Not enough? Then what else do you want?"
Bai Yanfei hardened his heart: "I want the Bai family."
"Ha, you think you're worthy?" Ling Zeyu watched Bai Yanfei tear the contract to shreds, his eyes narrowing. "I gave you a chance."
"I will not agree to a divorce."
Grandma is still in the hospital. If they get divorced now, Bai Yanfei can't imagine what kind of shock it would cause her.
The doctor said Grandma only has a little time left, so no matter what... we have to make sure Grandma is happy in the time she has left.
"Then you can just keep doing this. Starting tomorrow, you don't need to come to work anymore. The Ling family doesn't need someone like you."
Bai Yanfei returned to the villa in a daze. He took out his phone and sent a message to Lu Qianyi, but she hadn't replied yet.
Ling Zeyu has already removed his bodyguards, saying that he is not worthy of wasting the Ling family's resources.
Lu Qianyi replied to him after get off work, and Bai Yanfei quickly typed a few lines.
Lu Qianyi: Why do you suddenly have time to contact me?
Bai Yanfei: Are you... still in China?
Lu Qianyi: Yeah, I messed up the partnership with Ling's Group. I have to find someone else to partner with, otherwise my brother will kill me when I get back. What happened?
Lu Qianyi: You need to talk to me about something? Want to grab a bite to eat?
Bai Yanfei: I'm sorry... I can't go out. Brother Yu won't let me meet with other men.
Lu Qianyi sent a "suddenly realized" emoji.
Lu Qianyi: I understand. He's maintaining that fake persona, but why should you cooperate with him?
Bai Yanfei: No.
Lu Qianyi: Stop making excuses, I know everything. Do you want to cooperate with me?
Bai Yanfei paused. Cooperation? What makes him worth cooperating with Lu Qianyi? This guy must be stupid.
Lu Qianyi seemed to feel that words couldn't express it clearly, so he made a phone call.
“I admire your work. Would you like to collaborate with me? I’d like to hire you as a designer for my company. However… that would mean you’d have to go abroad. Although your work is very good, there are areas that need improvement. You can go for further studies first, and I’ll support you.”
Bai Yanfei was momentarily tempted, but considering the many things he still had to deal with, he ultimately rejected Lu Qianyi.
"I'm sorry, I... can't right now."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you miss it, it's gone forever. I'm just giving you a friendly reminder: there are plenty of people who want this position."
Bai Yanfei understood what Lu Qianyi meant, but he still shook his head and said, "I have other things to do."
Beep beep beep—
Lu Qianyi hung up the phone. He sent Lu Qianyi a message, but she didn't reply.
Bai Yanfei sat dejectedly on the ground. He didn't know where to go. School hadn't started yet, he couldn't go back to school, and he didn't need to go to his internship.
For a time, he became an idle person.
With only a card given to him by Ling Zeyu, Bai Yanfei opened an account he hadn't logged into in a long time. He had an account for drawing manuscripts for others, which was his only source of income.
Because his paintings are beautiful and have their own style, many people come to him. Bai Yanfei wants to return to his old profession. Even after the divorce, he doesn't want to be penniless.
Ling Zeyu's attempt to bribe him was futile.
Bai Yanfei scrolled through his private messages. One account offered a price that caught his eye, but when he saw the other party's requirements, he hesitated.
No wonder this person offered such a high price; their demands were extremely outrageous.
Bai Yanfei thought about it for a moment, then went to reply.
He urgently needs to save money. During his internship, Ling Zeyu paid him an internship salary, but it was far from enough.
In the middle of the night, Bai Yanfei was woken up by his cell phone ringing. Hearing the unusual ringtone, he quickly sat up and reached for his phone.
Snap—
"I need to go to the hospital..."
Ling Zeyu recognized the ringtone as the one Bai Yanfei had set up for the hospital. He watched silently as Bai Yanfei hurriedly got out of bed and dressed.
It seems the old man is about to collapse, otherwise Bai Yanfei wouldn't be so panicked.
"Aunt Wang, get the driver ready, we're going to the hospital."
Ling Zeyu calmly gave the order, while Bai Yanfei sat in the car, trembling uncontrollably.
A hand landed on his shoulder, and Bai Yanfei turned his head to look at Ling Zeyu, his heart gradually growing cold. Even Ling Zeyu's touch made him uneasy.
"You've achieved your goal, are you happy?"
Chapter 82 Let's Get a Divorce
Ling Zeyu did not answer Bai Yanfei's question. He watched as Bai Yanfei leaned back in his chair listlessly after saying those words, looking utterly lifeless.
When we arrived at the hospital, the operating lights were still on, and we didn't know if the elderly man could make it through the day.