Fang Bai gradually calmed down while taking a shower.
Since Ji Yuning already knew she wasn't from this world, and had spent so much time with her without caring, there was no need for her to react too much. She could just treat Ji Yuning as usual.
And for some reason, Fang Bai felt completely relaxed when he heard Ji Yuning know that she was not the original owner of the body.
It was as if there were no more secrets between her and Ji Yuning.
As Fang Bai emerged from the bathroom, he bumped into Ji Yuning, who was clutching a pillow.
Wearing that champagne-colored nightgown, with her hair loose on both sides, Ji Yuning turned around after seeing Fang Bai: "I posted a picture of this outfit last time, Auntie, do you remember?"
…Remember.
Especially the one where she's sitting at the sink.
Fang Bai didn't answer. Her gaze quickly swept from Ji Yuning's back to the pillow in Ji Yuning's arms, and she changed the subject, asking, "What's wrong with the pillow?"
"Nothing much," Ji Yuning said with a faint smile, "It's just that I haven't slept with Auntie in a long time."
The unspoken meaning: I want to sleep with you tonight.
Fang Bai: "Oh."
Ji Yuning raised an eyebrow. She thought Fang Bai would refuse, and she would have to pester him for a long time tonight to get what she wanted.
She hadn't expected the woman to react so calmly to her suggestion of sleeping together; it was as if she had agreed.
As Ji Yuning watched Fang Bai turn and walk towards the bedroom, a thought struck her.
Did you really agree?
The smoothness of the situation made Ji Yuning, who was holding the pillow, shrink her arms.
As Fang Bai entered the bedroom, Ji Yuning took a step forward.
Then they saw the wide-open door being closed tightly behind them.
Even the sound of bolting the door could be heard a second later.
Ji Yuning: "..."
Author's Note:
Aunt Fang: Happy Children's Day, kids!
Xiao Ji: Hmph!
Within about three chapters?
Chapter 110
Fang Bai knew Lu Zheng would contact her again, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.
Fang Bai finished get off work that day and had only walked a few steps out of the company when a man in a suit reached out and stopped her.
Fang Bai's gaze passed past the man and moved to the back of him, where a car that looked somewhat familiar was parked.
The man then spoke up: "Hello, Miss Fang, I am Chairman Lu's secretary. Chairman Lu would like to invite you for tea. Do you have time?"
Fang Bai's gaze fell on the man's face, and he asked with a smile, "Is this your treat or Mr. Lu's?"
Man: "Naturally, it's Chairman Lu."
Fang Bai hadn't forgotten Lu Zheng's attitude during their last meeting. She smiled faintly and said, "So you can replace Chairman Lu?"
The man paused for a moment, then said, "It was Chairman Lu who sent me to invite Miss Fang. For now, we can say that Chairman Lu invited her."
Fang Bai glanced at the earphones on the man's ears, paused for a moment, and then said, "Sorry, I have something to do."
Just as Fang Bai walked past the man in the opposite direction, an old man's laughter came from behind her. "Miss Fang, why don't you ask my driver to take you somewhere?"
Fang Bai stamped his foot and looked in the direction of the sound.
An elderly man dressed in a Zhongshan suit got off the bus and stood by the bus watching her.
Fang Bai saw the man take off his headphones, and she guessed correctly. He had been on a call, and the person on the other end was undoubtedly Lu Zheng, who had gotten out of the car after hearing she was leaving. (H Wen Daily Update 871683155)
How to put it? It was yet another inexplicable test.
The man said to Fang Bai, "Miss Fang, please."
Fang Bai said she was leaving to see if Lu Zheng was sincere in wanting to see her, and also to prove the importance of what Lu Zheng wanted to talk to her about.
Lu Zheng getting off the bus was enough. After all, Lu Zheng had been a big shot in the capital for many years. If Fang Bai continued, it would be going too far.
Fang Bai turned his shoe tips and walked towards Lu Zheng in the direction the man was pointing.
Many people who came out of the company saw this scene, but most of them didn't recognize the two people and didn't pay much attention to it.
When Fang Bai walked up to Lu Zheng, Lu Zheng said, "I am Lu Zheng."
"Hello, Mr. Lu, this is Fang Bai."
Lu Zheng's wrinkles were obvious: "Miss Fang said she wants to leave, is she still bothered by what happened last time?"
Fang Bai smiled and said, "Chairman Lu is overthinking it."
“Since you don’t mind, then I wonder if Miss Fang could…” Lu Zheng asked with a smile, “accompany this old man for a cup of tea?”
Fang Bai did not refuse and nodded: "Okay."
Forty minutes later, at the teahouse.
The environment is elegant and has a classic charm.
Fang Bai and Lu Zheng sat facing each other, with a waitress in a cheongsam pouring tea for them.
Lu Zheng spoke first: "Miss Fang, you've had a good time in Beijing, haven't you? I heard you love to travel. Have you explored the city yet?"
He told Fang Bai directly that he had investigated her.
Fang Bai naturally replied, "Not yet, I haven't had the chance yet."
Lu Zheng adopted an elder's demeanor: "Then let Rao Mei show you around."
Fang Bai chuckled: "No need to trouble President Lu, Xiao Ning will keep me company."
Upon hearing Fang Bai mention Ji Yuning, Lu Zheng frowned and said seriously, "She's at the age where she should be studying, and now she's managing the company. I'm afraid she won't have much time to spend with you, right? You can't hold her back."
Fang Bai picked up his teacup and took a sip: "That's why I've never had the chance."
The initial bitterness followed by a sweet aftertaste unfolds in the mouth; even someone who doesn't know much about tea can tell that this is good tea.
Feeling obligated to help someone who has accepted your hospitality, Fang Bai made his purpose clear: "Chairman Lu, you didn't call me here just to inquire about my travel plans, did you?"
Lu Zheng straightened up: "Does Ji Yuning listen to you?"
Fang Bai lowered his eyes. "Xiao Ning has her own thoughts, and I never interfere with her."
Lu Zheng: "She's still young, and some of her ideas may be immature. She needs guidance from you, her elder."
Here comes the important part.
Fang Bai's eyelashes trembled: "What Chairman Lu wanted to say was..."
Lu Zheng said in a deep voice, "Young and ambitious people completely forget who has been protecting them after achieving a little success. FJ's cooperation with Lu's Group is about to end. If she doesn't renew her contract with Lu's Group, how long do you think she can survive in this environment full of wolves without any protection?"
Lu Zheng said meaningfully, "You should know that this is the capital."
The last sentence carries a hint of warning.
If Ji Yuning hadn't told Fang Bai about what had happened in the past few years a few days ago, Fang Bai might have pretended not to understand for Ji Yuning's sake.
But now…
Fang Bai smiled and said, "The sky's the limit. If you can't stay in the capital, you can go somewhere else."
Lu remained unfazed, waiting for Fang Bai to continue.
"Although I can't help Xiao Ning withstand the storms like Chairman Lu, I can at least give her a haven, a place for her to rest when it rains."
Fang Bai's voice was soft, as if it could be blown away by the wind, but in the corners that outsiders could not see, it was as solid as reinforced concrete.
Lu Zheng stared at Fang Bai with eyes like an eagle, while Fang Bai sat upright without flinching, letting Lu Zheng scrutinize her, ignoring the imposing aura emanating from him.
Amidst the fragrant aroma of tea, Lu Zheng sighed, "Who would complain about having too big a place to shelter from the rain?"
Fang Bai said softly, "If it's artificial rain, I think the people who get wet won't complain about the small space, but rather about the person who created the rain, right?"
"Hahaha." Lu Zheng laughed twice, his smile barely visible. "You little rascal, you're quite interesting."
After the laughter subsided, Lu Zheng asked, "How can we get her back to the Lu family?"
The question was very direct.
If Lu Zheng had asked Fang Bai this question at the beginning, Fang Bai might have chatted a bit more amicably. But after a while, Fang Bai changed his mind.
She said calmly, "Chairman Lu asked me, why don't you talk to Xiao Ning?"
Lu Zheng sipped his tea: "That child is just like Xia Xia, both are stubborn."
"So Chairman Lu asked me to persuade Xiao Ning?" Fang Bai smiled, his tone slightly heavy. "Then Chairman Lu has come to the wrong person. No matter who it is, no matter what happens, I will not push Xiao Ning away."
Fang Bai said, "You can be so ruthless as to sever ties with Lu Xia, but I'm worried about how you will treat Xiao Ning if she ever displeases you."
Lu Zheng was taken aback when Fang Bai brought up his family scandal.
Taking advantage of this lull, Bai continued, "Chairman Lu, don't use your bloodline to make things happen. Forgive me for speaking frankly, but Xiao Ning's feelings for you are not as deep as those for me, her elder from another family."
Lu Zheng said angrily, "You're incredibly audacious."
Fang Bai was fearless. She smiled and said, "If Chairman Lu has the time, why don't you go and see Lu Xia? I think even if you know Lu Xia has passed away, you've never actually visited her, have you?"
It hit the nail on the head; with just one sentence, it extinguished Lu Zhenggang's rising anger.
His face fell.
A knock sounded at the door, and the man who had previously claimed to be the secretary entered. His gaze swept over Fang Bai, and he said to Lu Zheng, "Master, Miss Ji has arrived."
The man had barely finished speaking when the door was pushed open from the outside.