Bai Lao walked into the hotel on the artificial island.
This hotel, like the artificial island itself, had not yet opened, but it was already renovated, with luxurious and grand interior decoration.
In the presidential suite, Bai Lao knocked on the door. After receiving permission, he walked in.
At this moment, Bai Ruoqi was still sitting in a chair, staring blankly at the tablet computer in front of her.
She was wearing a white evening gown today, which showcased her slender and graceful figure, and her skin was as delicate and fair as fine snow.
"Miss," Bai Lao knew that Bai Ruoqi was in a bad mood, so he spoke rather softly.
Bai Ruoqi did not turn around and asked gently, "Has he really gone back?"
Bai Lao nodded and said, "That's right, he has already left."
Bai Ruoqi's delicate body trembled slightly, and then she couldn't help but let out a sigh.
She said with some self-reproach, "I really didn't expect things to turn out this way. Do I seem too annoying?"
Bai Lao quickly replied, "Miss, please don't think that way. How can this be Miss's fault? Miss was clearly thinking of him!"
"The family situation is so complicated right now, and you are protecting him by doing this, aren't you?"
Bai Ruoqi said, "But I still feel so heartbroken. Why is it like this? My mind is really a mess right now."
Bai Lao continued to comfort her, "Miss, you don't need to feel troubled. After the family matters are resolved, you can explain it to him properly, can't you?"
"Besides, if you want to see him, there's no need to meet him in the capacity of the Bai family."
"Aren't you friends? Since you are friends, it's quite normal to meet, isn't it?"
Bai Ruoqi nodded and said, "You're right. I met him as the young lady of the Bai family from the beginning, and there's no need for me to reveal this identity to him."
"The main thing is that I've been so busy with family matters these past few days that I've become foolish."
Bai Lao was silent for a moment, then asked, "Miss, there's something I don't know if I should ask."
Bai Ruoqi said, "Bai Lao, you have been the old butler of our family for so long, so please just say whatever you want to say."
Bai Lao said, "It's like this, Miss. I've lived for so long, and I can still see things clearly."
"I just want to ask, why are you so infatuated with him?"
"Your status is so noble. Let alone the young masters of other aristocratic families, even young masters from reclusive spiritual sects have shown interest in you."
"For example, the young master of the Blazing Fire Sect, isn't he pursuing you?"
"The Blazing Fire Sect is considered a prominent family among the reclusive spiritual sects, and its young master is exceptionally powerful. Why did you fall for Mr. Wu?"
Bai Ruoqi did not answer this question for a moment.
Bai Lao realized he had been presumptuous and immediately lowered his head, saying, "I apologize, Miss. I asked a question I shouldn't have."
Bai Ruoqi sighed, "Bai Lao, there are some things you don't know. The young master of the Blazing Fire Sect pursues me because he fancies my current appearance and status. But Wu Tian didn't care about these things at all back then..."
Bai Lao was slightly taken aback, then seemed to understand something.
He nodded and said, "I see. But then again, Mr. Wu is not an ordinary person either."
"Under your instruction, I inquired about him. I heard that his medical skills are excellent, and he has already qualified for the Asian Divine Doctor Selection Competition."
"At the same time, he is quite wealthy and possesses a skill in appraising treasures. Such a person can be considered significant."
"Moreover, he doesn't care about power at all. Knowing that his withdrawal today might displease Tianbao Group, he still did it."
"Such a thing is not something an ordinary person would dare to do!"
Bai Ruoqi's mood immediately improved upon hearing Bai Lao praise Wu Tian, as if Bai Lao were praising her.
She nodded and said, "Yes, I didn't expect Wu Tian to be so outstanding now."
"However, even if he wasn't so outstanding, it wouldn't matter. I like him just the same..."
Bai Lao was slightly stunned, then shook his head with a smile.
It seemed that this young lady of their family had completely fallen for Wu Tian.
However...
Thinking of this, Bai Lao couldn't help but show a worried expression.
This level was still not enough. If they were to succeed, Wu Tian would have to be even more outstanding.
Otherwise, it would bring about a fatal disaster...
And while Bai Lao and Bai Ruoqi were talking, Wu Tian had already driven on his way back to Taohua Village.
He was driving very fast, which indicated that he was full of anger.
He was a good-tempered person, but this time he couldn't help but feel indignant.
How could the young lady of the dignified Tianbao Group act so improperly? He really didn't know what she was thinking!
Wu Tian originally had a good impression of Tianbao Group, but now it seemed that Tianbao Group was just so-so.
What young lady, what good friend, let it all go to hell.
From now on, he would never have any more contact with Tianbao Group!
In this mood, Wu Tian drove back to the village.
He was driving slowly on the village road when he suddenly saw a woman in front of him and honked his horn.
The woman was startled and quickly looked back. Upon seeing her face, Wu Tian was immediately stunned.
He stopped his car beside the woman, rolled down the window, and leaned out, saying with surprise, "Sister Bai Xue, why have you returned?"
The woman was indeed Bai Xue.
Ever since Wu Tian opened a nail salon for Bai Xue in the county town, Bai Xue had been managing the shop and rarely returned.
Seeing that it was Wu Tian, Bai Xue was also taken aback, then smiled and said, "Wu Tian, it's you. You startled me!"
"It's late at night, where have you been?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "I, I just came back from the county after handling some matters."
"What about you? You don't have a car, so why are you back at this hour?"
A hint of strangeness flashed across Bai Xue's face, but she quickly recovered and immediately smiled, saying, "A friend of mine happened to be passing by here, and I thought it had been a long time since I returned, so I decided to come back and have a look."
"So that's how it is," Wu Tian nodded. "Speaking of which, I haven't been to your shop to see it since then. How is your business? Is it going well?"
Upon hearing Wu Tian mention this, the strangeness on Bai Xue's face deepened, and she could barely hide it.
Her mouth twitched a couple of times, and she said with a rather stiff smile, "It's nothing, it's going well!"
Wu Tian saw that something was wrong at a glance and said with some solemnity, "Sister Bai Xue, what's with that expression? Did something go wrong with the shop's business?"