Wu Tian's words, though spoken with a smile, were filled with excitement, startling Bai Ruoqi.
She then frowned and said, "Go to the birthday celebration?"
"You mean... you don't plan to let his banquet proceed as planned?"
Wu Tian chuckled, "Why else would I be going? Do you think I actually plan to offer my congratulations?"
"Besides, don't they want you? If we go there ourselves, it's like fulfilling their wishes."
Wu Tian's suggestion was so astonishing that it made Bai Ruoqi hesitate.
After a moment, she said, "No, Wu Tian, don't you think this is too risky?"
"We'd essentially be walking into the enemy's camp. What if something goes wrong..."
Wu Tian shook his head, "Nothing will go wrong. Even if some unexpected situation arises, bringing you back won't be too difficult."
"As they say, fortune favors the bold. We can't always be timid and hesitant."
"If we don't show them some teeth, they'll really think we're easy to bully!"
Bai Ruoqi fell silent for a moment.
To be honest, if anyone else had made such a suggestion, she would have rejected it on the spot.
After all, such a plan was far too insecure.
But Wu Tian was different. Wu Tian, in Bai Ruoqi's heart, was perhaps ranked first.
Coupled with how reliable Wu Tian himself was, she thought it was worth a try.
Therefore, she nodded and said, "Alright, I understand. Let's prepare, and we'll set off tomorrow."
The two agreed, and the next day at noon, they headed directly to the Imperial Capital Grand Hotel.
The Imperial Capital Grand Hotel was the most luxurious hotel in the capital. Ordinary wealthy people didn't even qualify to patronize it; it was said that a table of dishes cost over a million yuan.
At this moment, numerous luxury cars were parked in front of the hotel, and men and women of wealth and status were coming and going. kuAiδugg
Almost all the top figures in the capital were present. Not only that, but those qualified from all over the country had also flown in.
After all, such a birthday banquet was one of the most important events for the Bai family.
And given the Bai family's status, it was entirely normal to attract so many people.
Wu Tian and Bai Ruoqi walked into the hotel.
Looking at the luxurious decoration inside, Wu Tian couldn't help but say, "This truly is a grand hotel in the capital. It looks so opulent."
"Compared to this, what are the top hotels in our county? They're practically toilets!"
Bai Ruoqi smiled and said, "There's no need to demean them so much, is there?"
"This is, after all, the best hotel in the country. If the exterior isn't impressive, what makes it high-class?"
As they walked through the banquet hall, people came up to greet Bai Ruoqi along the way.
Although these people had heard about the internal strife within the Bai family, and knew that Bai Ruoqi's family had declined,
Regardless, Bai Ruoqi was still the eldest daughter of the Bai family, and a renowned beauty in the capital. Therefore, they still maintained the most basic courtesy.
Bai Ruoqi had reached a considerable level of skill in dealing with these people.
She showed no signs of fatigue or defeat, appearing radiant and captivating those who greeted her.
With just a brief chat, she gave them the illusion that the rumors they had heard were false, and that Bai Ruoqi still had the strength to fight.
Wu Tian couldn't help but marvel, "You're truly remarkable. Your skill in social graces is truly admirable!"
Seeing that no one was approaching her at the moment, Bai Ruoqi sighed and said, "What choice do I have? As a daughter of the Bai family, this is something I must learn."
"Otherwise, wouldn't it be easy to show weakness?"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "That's right. I feel you were most charming just now. Indeed, you were born to handle such situations."
"In that case, I must help you maintain your status."
"I want to see you put your talents to good use. Otherwise, wouldn't that be a waste?"
Bai Ruoqi smiled slightly, "You always say such improper things, but... I do enjoy hearing them."
If anyone present had heard Bai Ruoqi say this, they would have been consumed by jealousy.
After all, Bai Ruoqi was the dream girl of many!
Countless wealthy young men in the capital had pursued Bai Ruoqi, only to be rejected by her, leaving them dejected.
Yet now, Bai Ruoqi had said such a thing to Wu Tian. If they knew, they might have rolled up their sleeves and fought Wu Tian.
As the two were chatting and laughing, a very discordant voice suddenly sounded from behind them.
"Bai Ruoqi, what are you doing here?"
Upon hearing this voice, Bai Ruoqi's delicate body immediately stiffened.
She then turned her head, her pupils constricting!
Seeing her reaction, Wu Tian also looked over.
The speaker was a man in his early twenties. He was very handsome, dressed impeccably, and exuded an air of nobility.
This nobility was not cultivated; it was acquired from being raised in a top-tier family and receiving the finest education from childhood.
Beside the young man stood a middle-aged man.
This middle-aged man appeared to be the young man's father, and it was immediately clear that he was someone accustomed to power, his face filled with authority.
Upon seeing them, Bai Ruoqi's composure vanished.
She then said somewhat tremulously, "Brother... Uncle..."
Hearing this, Wu Tian also realized that these two were the protagonists of the banquet.
Bai Haonan.
Bai Fuguo.
Bai Haonan scrutinized Bai Ruoqi, his brow furrowing slightly, and said, "I'm asking you a question. How could you be here?"
"I heard you were at the southern regional headquarters. How did you end up here?"
Bai Ruoqi was too nervous to speak.
Seeing this, Wu Tian subtly channeled a stream of immortal energy into her body.
This immortal energy had a calming and centering effect. Bai Ruoqi recovered and glanced at Wu Tian.
Wu Tian nodded at her.
Receiving Wu Tian's encouragement, she quickly adjusted her mindset.
Bai Ruoqi's expression turned cold, and she said indifferently to Bai Haonan, "What are you saying? Didn't you send someone to invite me?"
"Since that's the case, is there anything wrong with me coming here today?"