Bai Ruoqi's words sent a shiver down Zhong Lintian's spine.
Only then did he finally realize how foolish his actions had been.
He had grown accustomed to being the local emperor here, always believing no one could suppress him.
Even if Tianbao Group came, they would have to show them some respect.
But he suddenly grasped a very serious matter: what kind of company was Tianbao Group? It was a trillion-level corporation, truly rich enough to rival a nation!
And behind Tianbao Group, the Bai family was one of the top families in the country, possibly even involved in discussions of major national affairs.
How could they possibly shake such a colossal entity?
Bai Ruoqi's words were accurate; their family was merely the wealthiest in a county. They could easily topple one richest person and support another.
They never had to follow rules because they were the ones who made them!
Fear began to surge within Zhong Lintian.
He quickly said to Bai Ruoqi, "Miss Bai, this... I'm truly sorry. I was presumptuous. I am guilty, I am guilty!"
"I promise I will never do such a thing again. Please, withdraw your order."
"It hasn't been easy for our Zhong family over the years; I can't let it be ruined by me, can I?"
Bai Ruoqi said coldly, "You know to admit your mistake now, but weren't you quite arrogant just now?"
"Besides, what's the use of admitting your mistake to me? Don't you know who you should be apologizing to?"
Zhong Lintian immediately understood and quickly apologized to Wu Tian and Tang Qi.
Then, he cautiously asked Bai Ruoqi, "Miss Bai, I have apologized now. Can you withdraw what you just said?"
Bai Ruoqi was, at heart, a relatively soft-hearted person. Seeing how things had unfolded, she said, "I can forgive you, but I cannot completely withdraw the order."
"How about this: you'll be on our Tianbao Group's blacklist for three years. After three years, we'll see."
"Ah?!" Zhong Lintian obviously could not accept such terms.
He quickly said, "Miss Bai, how can this be acceptable? We can't easily endure three years!"
Bai Ruoqi replied, "Your Zhong family has been developing here for so long. What's the problem with just three years?"
Zhong Lintian thought to himself, *You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Doesn't everyone know that after Tianbao Group entered, they already established good relationships with all the major powers?*
Now, all companies regard you as a trendsetter. If I'm on your blacklist, won't my business with other companies also cease?
He pleaded, "Please don't do this, Miss Bai. I can offer compensation for anything, but I really can't afford to be blacklisted."
"If I'm blacklisted, our Zhong family will truly be finished!"
Bai Ruoqi said coldly, "If your Zhong family cannot withstand even this pressure, then it only shows that your Zhong family's strength is nothing special. What does that have to do with me?"
"I warn you not to linger around me anymore. You'd best leave here now."
"If you still don't leave, then this three years might become ten, or even twenty years."
Zhong Lintian's face turned pale upon hearing this.
He dared not say anything more, quickly nodded, and then ran away.
However, as he passed Wu Tian, he gave Wu Tian a particularly fierce look, as if he had already remembered Wu Tian.
After resolving the matter, Bai Ruoqi saw Wu Tian and Tang Qi off from Tianbao Group. The two drove onto the road.
Tang Qi, having been humiliated by Zhong Lintian, still found it hard to accept.
So, sitting in the passenger seat, she was so angry that she remained silent for a long time.
Wu Tian naturally understood her feelings and couldn't help but smile, saying, "Oh, don't be angry. It's not good to make yourself sick!"
Tang Qi said indignantly, "How can you expect me not to be angry?"
"Look at the way that guy spoke. I feel disgusted just thinking about it!"
"How dare he speak to me like that? Who does he think he is? He's so uncivilized!"
Wu Tian continued to comfort her, "Why do you keep thinking about him?"
"Didn't he apologize to you? And he also received his punishment. Isn't that a good thing?"
"A good thing, my foot!" Tang Qi was still very angry. "Was that an apology? That was clearly him being scared!"
"If it weren't for Miss Bai, can you imagine how arrogant he would have been!"
Wu Tian continued to smile, "Alright, alright. The matter is resolved, isn't it? Thinking about it too much only makes you angry, so why bother?"
"Since Ruoqi resolved this matter, the ending is good. You don't need to think about anything else."
Tang Qi suddenly drooped her eyes and looked at Wu Tian, her gaze clearly filled with resentment.
Wu Tian was slightly taken aback and then asked, "What's with that look? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Tang Qi said, "Ruoqi, Ruoqi. You keep calling her Ruoqi. Your relationship is really good, isn't it!"
Wu Tian explained, "I've called her that for a long time. I can't suddenly change my address just because she's the eldest daughter of the Bai family, can I? Wouldn't that be a bit much?"
Tang Qi stared at him and said, "I'm asking how good your relationship really is. Don't think I don't know that she's not suppressing Zhong Lintian for my sake, but for you."
"I'm just curious, how can you be involved with people of this caliber? And your relationship is actually so good. I ask you, who exactly are you?"
Seeing Tang Qi's persistent questioning, Wu Tian knew that Tang Qi was jealous again.
He couldn't help but say, "Calm down. Why are you so agitated?"
"My relationship with Ruoqi is indeed good, but it's definitely not to the extent you imagine. As for how we actually met..."
Wu Tian thought for a moment, feeling there was nothing to hide, and told Tang Qi everything.
After listening, Tang Qi said with a strange expression, "So that's how it is. After all this, you were the hero who saved the beauty?"
"You took care of her when she was at her loneliest. You're practically a ray of light in her life!"
Wu Tian's eyes drooped, and he said, "What nonsense are you talking about."
"In short, I've told you everything I should. Don't ask any more questions. Even if you ask further, I won't have anything more to say."
Tang Qi nodded, "I understand. I'll let it go this time."
"However, I'm still not entirely satisfied, so you must agree to one condition."