Chapter 239 : The Bai Family Suffers

Lu Yunbei was definitely a straight man through and through.

Upon hearing Ye Wanqing’s words, his first instinct was not to play along but to deny it.

“I’m not, I didn’t! Don’t say nonsense.”

Seeing his serious expression only made Ye Wanqing’s smile grow wider.

She poked Lu Yunbei’s handsome face. “You don’t need to say anything; I get it.”

Yunyao’s brother was just shy and reserved!

Even if he thought about her, he wouldn’t admit it!

“Lu Yunbei, I didn’t expect your feelings for me to run so deep.”

Ye Wanqing’s smile was nearly reaching the skies.

Lu Yunbei shot her a glance and cleared his throat twice. “Ahem, you’re thinking too much.”

“I don’t believe it.”

After hearing Lu Yunyao’s words, Ye Wanqing was convinced that Lu Yunbei had feelings for her but was too shy to admit it!

Her face practically screamed, “I know you deeply love me, but you’re too embarrassed to say it.”

“I’ll go review the proposal first; I’ll come back to keep you company later.”

Ye Wanqing snatched the proposal from his hands.

Before leaving the office, she gave him a big flirty wink and then left, satisfied.

Lu Yunbei was left with a head full of question marks.

What just happened?

But this girl had always been quirky.

Every day with her was full of surprises.

Sometimes, Lu Yunbei felt like a well-mannered gentleman being teased by a playful girl…

But—

He touched the spot on his cheek where she had kissed him, his heart racing involuntarily.

His ears slowly turned red.

…

The Bai family’s business had recently suffered a major blow.

Old Master Bai personally investigated and ultimately discovered that the culprit was actually the Fu Group.

Could it be that brat Fu Sichan?

Madam Bai twisted the prayer beads in her hand. “I suspect that after letting Xuan’er into the Fu Group, Sichan was unhappy and took it out on the company.”

Bai Xuan stood beside the old lady, lowering her head nervously. She couldn’t let Grandpa find out about her drugging Fu Sichan! Although he was getting older, he was still sharp and held significant power in the family. If he discovered what she did, his upright character might lead him to kick her out of the family in a fit of anger!

Bai Xuan felt guilty. “It’s all my fault, Grandpa. Since my senior doesn’t like me, I won’t go to the Fu family anymore.”

Madam Bai comforted her, “I once thought this child was mature and steady, but who would have thought she would act so impulsively, disregarding the relationship between the two families?”

“Grandma, it’s not my senior’s faul,  it’s mine for being inconsiderate. If I hadn’t upset him, he wouldn’t have taken it so far.”

“Isn’t it just going to the Fu Group? Is he really so petty to hold a grudge over something so trivial?”

“My senior has always been a loyal person. I didn’t expect him to forget his old friendships after marrying Miss Lu, showing no regard for Grandpa’s feelings.”

Bai Xuan implied that all of this was instigated by Lu Yunyao.

Madam Bai picked up on her insinuation. “I see that girl is quite scheming. Such a clever person as Sichan has been fooled by that girl.”

“I’ve seen Miss Lu; she is indeed quite beautiful. Even I can’t help but be impressed. No wonder my senior is so attentive to her, almost to the point of being obedient.”

Old Master Bai, with graying hair yet vibrant, listened to the conversation without being led by their words.

“I don’t believe the old Fu’s grandson is that petty. There must be another reason behind this. When I have time, I’ll talk to the kid myself.”

Although the Bai family’s business had suffered a major blow, Old Master Bai remained steady as a mountain. It wasn’t that he didn’t care about the legacy he built, but the family’s decline had long been inevitable.

His three children were all incompetent, fighting viciously over the inheritance without any capable individuals among them.

With no hope in his sons, he turned to his grandchildren. However, they all indulged in vices, with Bai Xuan being the most promising, which led Old Master Bai to have high hopes for her.

But lately, it seemed that Bai Xuan was entirely preoccupied with a man and was of little use.

That was why, even at his advanced age, Old Master Bai had to keep working tirelessly to manage the family business.

With no heirs to carry on, the Bai family’s decline was only a matter of time.

After Old Master Bai left, Bai Xuan said anxiously, “Grandma, we can’t let Grandpa meet with my senior! If my senior reveals what happened with the drugs, Grandpa will definitely be angry!”

“Calm down.”

Madam Bai appeared much more composed. After all, her years of experience spoke for themselves.

“When you drugged him, you didn’t leave any traces, right?”

Bai Xuan thought hard for a moment. “I shouldn’t have. I sent the staff away, and it was in a blind spot for the cameras, so there’s no way they captured me.”

“Then why are you worried? As long as there’s no evidence against you, this incident isn’t yours.”

Bai Xuan felt less optimistic.

Knowing her grandfather, he wasn’t easily fooled. Even without evidence, given her senior’s sudden hostility towards the Bai family, he would surely suspect something.

If that happened, even if Grandpa didn’t kick her out, he would be thoroughly disappointed in her.

No, she had to take action, she couldn’t just sit back and wait.

…

“Miss Lu.”

Lu Yunyao turned at the sound, finding it somewhat familiar. She saw a tall woman but couldn’t make out her face.

Bai Xuan introduced herself, “Miss Lu, I’m Bai Xuan.”

Upon hearing her name, Lu Yunyao felt a sense of wariness.

Her small face tightened as she asked cautiously, “Are you looking for me about something?”

“There’s something I want to tell you that concerns my senior.”

“What is it?”

Bai Xuan glanced at Fang Yanran beside her, hinting, “This matter involves my senior’s privacy, so it’s not suitable for outsiders to hear.”

Fang Yanran took Lu Yunyao’s arm protectively. “I won’t let you talk toYaoyao alone.”

This woman clearly didn’t come with good intentions, and she wasn’t going to take any chances!

Bai Xuan smiled, “In that case, I’ll be direct. Miss Lu, you shouldn’t get too worked up when you hear this, as it might harm your unborn child.”

Lu Yunyao pressed her lips together. “Go ahead.”

“Last time my senior attended a banquet, you couldn’t be there, so I went as his partner.”

Bai Xuan beamed with pride, like a haughty peacock.

“Although Miss Lu grew up in the countryside and may not be familiar with the rules of etiquette, you should know that at this level of banquet, guests typically come in pairs, right?”

Faced with Bai Xuan’s provocation, Lu Yunyao remained unperturbed. She blinked calmly. “And then? What are you trying to say?”