The He family mentioned by Bai Rui was the family of the male supporting character, He Wenzheng. The He family had a weak foundation, but its family tradition was very good. Moreover, they also hoped to be involved in the port. He knew that the He family was actively seeking opportunities to cooperate with the Xiao family.

Xiao Zhan was amazed by Bai Rui’s insight and happily rubbed Bai Rui’s head. In fact, in his heart, he knew the He family was indeed more suitable than the Feng family.

Bai Rui slapped off Xiao Zhan’s hand without hesitation. This guy seemed to love rubbing his head, even though he was no longer a young man. However, looking up at Xiao Zhan’s joyful gaze, Bai Rui could only helplessly remain silent.

Xiao Zhan was slapped off by Bai Rui, but he felt even happier, as if the two of them had become closer. Watching the little thing explode in front of him made his mood particularly good.

“So, Xiao Zhan, where is my office located?”

Since he had been assigned a project, he naturally had to have his own workplace. Xiao Zhan had actually already prepared an office for Bai Rui, but for some reason, the words lingered on his lips, but he didn’t say them out loud.

Instead, he made a phone call and asked Wang Sheng to add another desk and chair to his office so that Bai Rui could work in his office.

“If you have any questions, you can ask me in a timely manner, which will also facilitate me to better teach you.”

Xiao Zhan explained solemnly.

Bai Rui raised an eyebrow and remained noncommittal about Xiao Zhan’s statement.

In the following days, Bai Rui worked peacefully in Xiao Zhan’s office; the two of them had a natural understanding.

Both of them were essentially very strong-willed individuals, and Bai Rui fully felt that Xiao Zhan was really teaching him to be the head of the family. So he didn’t hesitate to showcase his abilities and get along with him harmoniously.

At the same time, Bai Rui didn’t slack off in monitoring the male and female leads and always had Lao Hei monitor both of them.

She was indeed the heroine. Her ability to withstand blows was extraordinary. Bai Rui learned from Lao Hei’s surveillance that the heroine didn’t give up because of her failure. She still came to Shengheng Group to work and naturally met the hero.

But this time, the female lead’s journey wasn’t so smooth. Although Feng Yuzheng didn’t vent his anger on Jiang Peipei for the previous beating, he didn’t favor her in any special way; it was as if he only regarded her as an ordinary vain woman.

However, Jiang Peipei seemed to be getting braver and braver as she faced more setbacks, completely ignoring Feng Yuzheng’s disregard. Whenever there was a chance, she would approach the male lead.

On the other hand, upon learning about Jiang Peipei’s character, He Wenzheng seemed to have completely lost sight of her and had already distanced himself from the female lead. Without the affectionate second male as a backup, Jiang Peipei naturally worked even harder to break through the blockade without giving up.

Bai Rui secretly observed everything and gained a new understanding of the thickness of the female lead’s skin. Being able to lower one’s posture like this could be considered a skill. He laughed, feeling a bit bored.

“Did Xiaoran think of something good?”

Xiao Zhan heard Bai Rui’s laughter, put down the document, and sat beside him, pouring him a cup of strong tea. Xiao Zhan didn’t like coffee and only liked tea, but he didn’t expect that the young man had the same preference as him. When the two of them worked together, there was always a faint scent of tea in the office.

Bai Rui’s slender fingers tapped twice on the table, and he picked up the fragrant teacup and took a sip. His small Adam’s apple bobbed up and down while Xiao Zhan stared at his exposed neck and subconsciously swallowed.

Xiao Zhan looked at Bai Rui seriously; the young man didn’t look feminine or seductive. But his every move and gesture had infinite charm, subconsciously attracting him.

After spending some time together, Bai Rui’s wisdom impressed Xiao Zhan even more. His future was immeasurable. But thinking of the difference in status and age between them, this uncontrollable attraction made Xiao Zhan’s eyebrows furrow.

“It’s nothing, just thinking of some interesting things.”

Bai Rui walked up to Xiao Zhan and reached out his fingers to rub the center of Xiao Zhan’s forehead, loosening his tightly furrowed brows. The moment those cold fingertips touched his body, Xiao Zhan felt his whole heart tremble, and he immediately stood up.

Then, he dodged uncomfortably when meeting Bai Rui’s clear eyes, but he quickly returned to normal and spoke gently.

“Tell me something interesting too.”

“It just so happens that I have a good real estate project that I can work with the Feng family on.”

As he spoke, he extracted relevant documents from a dozen and handed them over to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan opened the file and looked at it. This was the land that was bid for two years ago. Xiao Zhan planned to build a commercial district; although it may not match the business of the port, it could still bring great benefits. 

Xiao Zhan nodded.

“Just do as you wish.”

Bai Rui raised an eyebrow.

“Why don’t you ask me why I want to give this piece of fat to the Feng family?”

Xiao Zhan shook his head. “I know you have a sense of propriety.”

After spending many days together, Xiao Zhan had already seen clearly that the young man wasn’t as simple as he seemed. If he underestimated him, he might be bitten at any time.

Bai Rui felt Xiao Zhan’s complete trust and felt his heart warm; he smiled and responded.

“Xiao Zhan, if you trust me, leave this matter to me. Feng Yan always says that I have been in the Xiao family for so long but have not brought any benefits to the Feng family. So I will bring them a surprise. After all, my last name is Feng too.”

Bai Rui’s last words were said with a sarcastic tone. He said Feng Yan instead of father, making his position clear in front of Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan looked at Bai Rui’s wanton appearance and felt a surge of heat in his heart.

“Xiao Zhan.”

Bai Rui’s hand suddenly touched Xiao Zhan’s cheek.

When his name was pronounced by him, it seemed to have a gentle and affectionate undertone, making Xiao Zhan stiff all over.

“Xiao Zhan, your face is so red. Do you have a fever?”

“It’s okay.”

Xiao Zhan took two steps back, narrowly avoiding the other’s hand; he left the room without seeing the amusement flash in his eyes.

Bai Rui, who stayed in the office, covered his eyes and laughed silently. Seeing such a decisive man showing panic really interested Bai Rui.

“Xiao Rui, do you like Xiao Zhan?”

Lao Hei witnessed the whole process of Bai Rui teasing Xiao Zhan, raised his eyebrow, and asked with some interest.

“Do I like him?”

Bai Rui twisted his fingertips and tilted his head, pondering. These days, he had indeed been intentionally or unintentionally tempting Xiao Zhan. Of course, more often than not, it was just amusement of watching the other feel embarrassed and change his usual indifferent expression.

In the original world, Bai Rui was already 27 years old when he died, but since he was busy scheming and controlling his own destiny, Bai Rui’s emotional history was still blank.

In the worlds he experienced afterwards, although there were many people pursuing him, he was controlled by the system at that time. After mastering the system, he kept desperately venting his anger without considering matters of love.

It wasn’t until here that Bai Rui truly began to get in touch with the world and gradually got to know some of the people around him. For example, Xiao Zhan. Although this was just a mission world, if there was someone he really liked, Bai Rui wouldn’t push them away.

Although Bai Rui sometimes joked with Lao Hei that he liked men, in reality, he didn’t know whether he liked men or women; there had never been anyone around him who could attract him.

However, if this person was Xiao Zhan… thinking of his usual cold and abstinent appearance, he wondered what the scene would be like if his facial expression was tinged with love and desire.

Bai Rui licked his lower lip, and his interest in Xiao Zhan deepened a bit. With a smile on his lips, he muttered to himself.

“It’s true. It’s really exciting.”

However, in the days that followed, Bai Rui became a bit busy because of the land cooperation plan. When Feng Yan faced Bai Rui, his expression looked much better. In the morning and evening when the family has dinner, he would also specially invite Bai Rui.

He praised Bai Rui several times in front of Feng Yuzheng, and Liu Xue followed suit, but Bai Rui could see the resentment hidden in Liu Xue’s eyes.

Through Lao Hei, Bai Rui already knew that Liu Xue and Feng Yuzheng were making small moves behind the scenes. Perhaps it was because of his good performance recently that Liu Xue had developed a sense of crisis.

After all, Feng Yan was essentially a heartless person. Whoever caught his eye would become the future head of the Feng family.

“Has the land cooperation plan been approved yet?”

Feng Yan knew that this was a big project, so he often paid attention to the progress.

“It has been approved, Dad. Don’t worry. Xiao Zhan has given all the contract documents for land ownership to me, and I’m fully responsible for them.”

Bai Rui replied with a smile.

Upon hearing Bai Rui’s words, Liu Xue’s eyes sparkled with satisfaction as she spoke.

“Our Ruiran really has the ability now. Mr. Xiao gave you full authority over such an important document.”

“That’s natural. I’ve been working hard to learn from Xiao Zhan lately; after all, I’m also a member of the Feng family, and I have to contribute to the Feng family.”

After Bai Rui finished speaking, he looked at Feng Yan, who was pleased by Bai Rui’s words. Turning to Liu Xue, Feng Yan finally spoke:

“Tonight, make Squirrel Mandarin Fish; Ruiran likes it. Ruiran, working hard is a good thing; you should keep it up.”

Bai Rui and Feng Yan chorused each other, creating a good scene of fatherly kindness and filial piety. Liu Xue watched Feng Yuzheng silently drinking tea on the side and gave him a glance.

Feng Yuzheng frowned at Liu Xue’s gesture but still used the excuse that he still had some documents to go through and left the hall.

Bai Rui chatted with Feng Yan for a while before returning to his room. During this period, he had Lao Hei monitor Feng Yuzheng’s movements, and sure enough, soon Liu Xue arrived at Feng Yuzheng’s study.

“Do we have to do this?”

Feng Yuzheng sat on the chair and clenched his fists upon hearing Liu Xue’s request.

Liu Xue stood up after seeing Feng Yuzheng like this, looked at him with scrutiny, and said:

“Of course! Yuzheng, what’s wrong with you lately? You can’t get the contract for the port, do you want to give the land cooperation to that little bastard?”

“But…”

“There’s nothing to say.”

Liu Xue interrupted Feng Yuzheng’s words with raging anger.

“Yuzheng, you can’t be soft hearted at this moment. This is something we have planned for a long time. With Xiao Zhan’s indulgence towards him, simply making that little bastard Feng Ruiran lose the contract won’t bring him down.”