0p0 Chapter 243 Understanding and Support
Chapter 243 Understanding and Support
Bai Li rubbed her temples, feeling as if she had been drawn into some kind of conspiracy again.
The neon lights flickered and flowed on the car window, casting an unpredictable shadow on her profile. This incident was clearly more troublesome than she had imagined.
Actually, Luo Nan's current favorability rating has already met the mission requirements, so Bai Li can completely let go of him.
But she hates the feeling of doing things halfway through.
Moreover, given the current situation, Luo Nan is very likely to encounter some mishap, and she can no longer stand idly by.
This is a precious mission objective.
"Ah Hu, send two people to secretly follow someone from the Emerald Kingdom named Ares. Pay close attention to anyone suspicious around him. If he is in danger, make sure to protect him."
Ah Hu continued driving steadily at a constant speed. Upon hearing Bai Li's command, he immediately replied respectfully, "Okay, understood."
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It was already past midnight when the car turned into the familiar street.
Bai Li thought Jing Ye was already asleep, but when she peeked into the house through the car window, she found that the lights were still on.
Surely Jingye isn't asleep yet...
Thinking this, Bai Li tiptoed into the house, intending to quickly slip back to her room, but unexpectedly, Jing Ye was waiting for her at the door, and she couldn't escape even if she wanted to.
Jingye, dressed in pajamas, leaned back on the sofa, holding a tablet computer.
The nightlight shone on him, making his skin appear as white as his soft clothes.
Tiny dust particles float in the air, dancing slowly in the light and shadow.
Noticing the commotion at the door, Jingye put down her tablet, her gaze meeting Baili's, and then she stood up and walked over, a gentle smile playing on her lips: "Miss, you're back."
Although Jingye was smiling, Bai Li felt a tremor in her heart and a strange sense of guilt welled up inside her.
It’s over.
Jingye's smile looks so fake.
But Xiao Hao wouldn't let Bai Li off the hook at this moment, jumping out to tease her:
"Host, host, when does Mr. Jingye truly get angry?"
Option A: There is no time when you are smiling.
Option B, when smiling.
"Host, please answer first!"
Bai Li didn't have time to answer Xiao Hao at this moment, and thought angrily to herself, "Shut your mouth!"
Of course she knew when Jingye was truly angry.
Jingye is different from others. Some people might glare at each other, break down and shout, or wail when they are angry, but Jingye is always smiling.
Moreover, the gentler the smile, the angrier he is inside.
"Yes, I'm back. I went out for a walk with Mingfei today," Bai Li said, casually taking off her coat.
Jingye had already walked to her side and naturally took the coat from her.
In an instant, a complex fragrance from the entertainment venue, mixed with the smell of alcohol, faintly diffused in the air, which was keenly detected by Jingye.
In an instant, Jingye's smile became even gentler, but a barely perceptible shadow flashed in her eyes.
What kind of chaotic place did you go to, Miss?
Bai Li keenly noticed Jing Ye's subtle movements. Not only did her smile become even more fake, but her fingers also curled slightly. These were the subtle movements Jing Ye made when suppressing her emotions.
Oh no, oh no, oh no!
I drank by myself tonight.
The smell couldn't be hidden at all; the strongest smell of alcohol clung to the coat, and Jingye just happened to take it.
Sure enough, Jingye asked casually, "Have you been drinking tonight, Miss?"
Seeing that her scheme had been exposed, Bai Li stopped hiding it and coughed to admit, "Yes."
Jingye's lowered eyelashes cast a small shadow beneath her eyes as she continued to ask, "Should we tell the kitchen to prepare a hangover soup?"
"It's too late, no need." Bai Li declined politely, then, realizing her tone was too harsh, added, "Besides, I only had a little bit today."
Jingye nodded slightly, without asking any further questions. She simply bent down and took off Baili's shoes, which were difficult to remove, and lightly brushed her ankles with her fingertips.
Just when Bai Li thought the matter was over, Jing Ye suddenly spoke up again: "You didn't bring Ah Hu."
Bai Li froze.
It's not a question, it's a statement.
How did Jingye know?
First of all, Ah Hu and the others wouldn't reveal their whereabouts, so Jing Ye discovered it herself.
Bai Li instantly realized that Jing Ye was there when she left the company parking lot.
Bai Li closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again, and said with a forced smile, "With Jiang Mingfei here, nothing will happen."
deceptive.
Actually, something almost happened.
And tonight I encountered a tricky situation.
Jingye paused for a moment, then silently helped her change her shoes and stood up.
The light fell on his straight nose, dividing his ascetic face into a boundary of light and shadow.
"Okay, that's good. The bathtub is already filled with water."
Jingye simply uttered this sentence and turned to leave.
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In the steamy bathroom, Bai Li immersed herself in the warm water.
Because the bathtub has a temperature control function, it can be prepared in advance and won't get cold.
She gazed at the shimmering water in the mist, and the image of a still night appeared before her eyes.
To be honest, seeing Jingye like that, Bai Li felt a chill run through her, and a wave of guilt washed over her.
She was indeed at fault in this matter; she shouldn't have kept it from Jingye.
Given their relationship, what else is there that can't be said except for matters involving Xiao Hao?
Moreover, the situation tonight is rather complicated.
The forces behind the case are deeply entrenched, and there may be many troubles to come.
If I talk to Jingye, he can give me some useful advice and help me prepare mentally.
Having figured everything out, Bai Li lost interest in taking a bath and quickly dried herself off before leaving the bathroom.
When Bai Li came out wrapped in a bathrobe, Jing Ye was carrying a bowl of hangover soup and was about to place it on the coffee table in the room.
Although Bai Li said she didn't need the hangover soup, Jing Ye still quietly prepared it for her.
Noticing Bai Li's gaze, Jing Ye didn't put it down again. She simply held it in her hand and said calmly, "I cooked a little. If you want to drink it, you can. If not, I'll throw it away later."
Look!
Jingye is definitely still angry, she even said something like "throw it away".
Jingye's tone was calm, but Baili could still detect the hint of sulking in his voice.
"Drink, drink, drink." Bai Li said "drink" three times in a row, ran over, and took the hangover soup from Jing Ye's hands.
The hangover soup was served at just the right temperature; Bai Li took a sip and her entire stomach felt warm.
It tasted just like before. She knew that Jingye had cooked it himself. Only he could make it taste like this, sweet and sour, and it was incredibly delicious.
After Bai Li finished drinking the hangover soup, she pulled Jing Ye to sit down on the sofa in the room and decided to briefly tell him about what happened in the Emerald Land.
Of course, she would be selective in what she said, only mentioning the key points and not revealing anything about Xiao Hao.
“Actually, Jiang Mingfei and I went to the Emerald Kingdom tonight.” Bai Li said, observing Jing Ye’s expression. Seeing his expression change slightly, she immediately held up four fingers. “But I swear, I didn’t do anything wrong. I just encountered a special situation…”
Bai Li gave a general overview of Luo Nan's situation, including the changes in his family, his experiences in the Emerald Land, and her decision to help him.
Jingye listened quietly, her face expressionless.
Jingye didn't even try to stop Bai Li from helping Luo Nan.
Once a young lady decides to do something, it's very difficult for her to change her mind.
Moreover, Jingye had no intention of trying to persuade her; Miss was just that kind and righteous, which was exactly what he liked.
Actually, he wasn't angry that Miss went to the Emerald Land; he was just angry that she didn't tell him.
The young lady's concealment of things from him, and even her wariness of him, hurt him somewhat.
But now that Bai Li has taken the initiative to tell him the truth, Jing Ye feels that he has been coaxed.
Yes, he's just that easy to please.
However, upon hearing about the powerful forces behind the case, Jingye frowned and couldn't help but offer a reminder:
"The pharmaceutical industry has always been extremely profitable, especially for suppliers. Those who reach that level can earn at least hundreds of millions in revenue. Rockchey entered the market later and must have inadvertently taken over resources from others. Therefore, behind this incident, there is very likely one or more large pharmaceutical companies involved. Miss, the waters run deep."
As expected of Jingye, she grasped some of the tricks of the trade just from my brief explanation.
Bai Li nodded: "I know, I will be careful."
After she finished speaking, Bai Li saw that Jing Ye's expression seemed to have softened somewhat, and she felt a little more at ease. At least Jing Ye wouldn't be smiling so fakely anymore.
After coaxing Jingye, Baili was also very happy.
It's so good to have his understanding and support.
No matter what, Jingye has always supported her unconditionally, and she will not hide anything from him in this regard from now on. If she is not frank, it will only create a rift between them.
Thinking of this, Bai Li blinked and leaned closer to Jing Ye: "And with you here, I feel very safe."
Bai Li felt the body she was pressed against suddenly tighten.
Jingye looked down at the person in her arms, her expression dark.
This seems to be the first time the young lady has ever "acted coquettishly" towards him, right?
Jingye, realizing this, became flustered.
But Bai Li, oblivious to the danger, rubbed her head against his neck.
The warm, smooth touch brought with it an irresistible itch.
Jingye took a deep breath and tightened her arms.
By the time Bai Li realized what was happening, she was already airborne: "Wait..."
Before she could finish speaking, she had already fallen onto the soft bed.
Shadows fell, and the silk swayed.
Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the intertwined figures of the two.
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