Chapter 442 You Are Not Worthy
Dong Hong and Dong Qing could only smile wryly and shake their heads.
They were the renowned twin assassins of the Sky Killing Pavilion under the Heavenly Doctor Hall. While their combat strength might not match Zhu Que's in a direct confrontation, when it came to the art of killing, they were second to none. Moreover, Dong Qing and Dong Hong were always a pair, their minds in sync, and their cultivation techniques complementary. When they fought together, even Zhu Que would find it difficult to resist. Yet, now, protecting Liu Ran, they were being looked down upon by her.
Dong Hong gave a helpless wry smile and said to Liu Ran, "President Liu, please rest assured. We are the most professional bodyguards newly hired by Captain Chen. We can absolutely protect your safety."
"Since the other party has invited you for a meal, let's go. We will ensure your safety. Besides, that place is not far from this sales office. If anything happens, the security team can arrive at any moment."
Liu Ran glanced at Dong Qing and Dong Hong. With the two bodyguards appearing so confident, she could only nod. "Alright, but you must bring your weapons. Electric batons are a must. If you have firearms, it would be best to bring them too."
Dong Hong and Dong Qing nodded repeatedly, assuring Liu Ran not to worry.
After more than twenty minutes, Liu Ran, accompanied by Dong Qing and Dong Hong, headed towards the White Lotus Estate not far away. Upon arriving at the estate, they found it completely booked. Twenty black-clothed bodyguards stood at the entrance, their demeanor professional and their waists bulging, clearly armed. Seeing this, Liu Ran felt a pang of regret. This was clearly a trap. She hesitated.
Dong Hong, standing behind her, spoke with ease, "Don't worry, President Liu, we've got this!"
Liu Ran felt even more uneasy hearing this. She found these two security guards to be incredibly audacious. Though they looked delicate, their words were incredibly boastful, making her want to laugh and cry at the same time. After a moment of thought, Liu Ran, still worried, took out her phone and called Chen Yang.
"Chen Yang, I'm currently at the White Lotus Estate for dinner, invited by Bai Lei Tian," she said. "This estate looks very unsafe. There are twenty bodyguards at the entrance, and the entire estate seems to be booked by Bai Lei Tian. I'm a little worried. Perhaps… you could bring the security team here."
Chen Yang chuckled upon hearing this. "Alright, don't worry, wife. With Dong Qing and Dong Hong with you, there's nothing to fear. Just go in and eat. I'll handle the rest."
Liu Ran was speechless. She muttered, "Chen Yang, you have too much confidence in these two female security guards, don't you? I'm still very uneasy. Anyway, I'll go in for dinner first. If anything happens, I'll shout for help inside, and you must remember to bring your people to provide support."
Chen Yang laughed heartily. "Okay, wife, I understand."
Liu Ran put down her phone, relieved. She then led the two female bodyguards straight into the White Lotus Estate. The twenty burly men at the entrance bowed in unison.
Inside the estate, Bai Lei Tian sat at a table, watching the surveillance footage. When he saw that Liu Ran had arrived for the banquet with only two twin female bodyguards, a smile played on his lips. He shook his head and sighed softly, muttering, "Liu Ran, oh Liu Ran, you are still so naive and lovely. Knowing I have ill intentions towards you, knowing this is a trap, you still came, and with only two people. I truly admire your daring!"
Bai Lei Tian then relaxed. He tossed the surveillance monitor aside and stood up. By then, Liu Ran had already entered the hall with the two female bodyguards. Bai Lei Tian walked over, bowed slightly to Liu Ran, and a gentlemanly smile appeared on his face. He chuckled, "President Liu, you are truly punctual, arriving precisely half an hour later, not a second early or late. Please, have a seat."
"The entire White Lotus Estate has been booked by me today. We have the finest aged Baijiu and the best local dishes from Qingzhou. I believe President Liu will enjoy them."
Liu Ran merely nodded and walked to the table to sit down. She said to Bai Lei Tian, "Young Master Bai, I've come here today simply to have a sincere talk with you."
"It seems we don't have any major grudges. Whatever happened before, I think we don't need to be enemies in the future. We are both businessmen; wouldn't it be better to prosper harmoniously? Is that possible?"
Bai Lei Tian burst into laughter upon hearing this. He shook his head and said, "Businessman? Hahaha… Perhaps Liu Ran, you are a businesswoman, but I am certainly not. My identity… is beyond your imagination."
"Liu Ran, do you know that you have made me grow a lot? You've made me understand that one must live as they please and never wrong themselves. When a person dies, it's like a lamp extinguished and oil dried up, completely vanishing. Therefore, the best way to relieve inner turmoil is to take the lives of one's opponents. When the person dies, the lamp goes out, and all troubles disappear. That is the cleanest and most decisive method."
Liu Ran frowned, listening to Bai Lei Tian's nonsensical words. "Young Master Bai, what exactly are you talking about? I don't understand a word."
Bai Lei Tian returned to the table and chuckled lightly. He gazed at Liu Ran. At this moment, Bai Lei Tian realized that even though hatred filled his heart towards Liu Ran, when he was in close proximity, he was still captivated by her.
Bai Lei Tian picked up his wine glass and took a sip. He said, "Liu Ran, you are destined to be a tribulation in my life. If I cannot overcome it, I will be trapped and perish within it. If I can overcome it, it will be my rebirth."
"I believe the conclusion has been reached. I, Bai Lei Tian, have finally overcome this tribulation that is you!"
"More than five years ago, when you were still a high school student, the first time I saw you, you became my inner demon. After that, although many beautiful women surrounded me, and there were countless enchantresses, I, Young Master Bai, was no longer moved. My sole focus was to openly pursue and conquer you. Like in those ridiculous novels or soap operas, a prince charming like me conquers a Cinderella, and then they live happily ever after."
"So, after you entered university, I found every opportunity to approach you and win your favor. But what was the result? Hahaha…"
"The result was that I became a sycophant. I gained nothing, and you later turned into an ugly monster. All beauty vanished. That was the first time I was utterly heartbroken."
"Later, when we met again, you had regained your beauty and even married a deliveryman. Do you know what I thought back then? I didn't think of striking you down, but of winning your heart. Even though you were married, I still wanted to be a sycophant."
"It's laughable. I, Bai Lei Tian, possess noble status and outstanding talent. A person like me, pursuing you so ardently, dedicating all my energy, yet the ridiculous part is that I received no response."
"Liu Ran, do you know what you rejected? You rejected the love of a man who was high above, of mysterious origin, one in a million, a truly noble man!"