Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 390: Chapter 388 You Know the Drill

Seeing the delegates leave, Bai Zhiqing didn’t show any surprise. A faint smile played on her lips. Whether the government had made an immediate decision or not, securing the Tianhe Resort project was almost a sure thing now, and no accidents would occur.

People around started to stand up, walking toward Bai Zhiqing, each with a bright, complimentary smile on their faces—even if they were reluctant to offer their congratulations.

”Mr. Bai, congratulations, congratulations. Bai’s Group successfully secured the Tianhe Resort project.”

”The new waves of the Yangtze River push forward the old waves. I must admire it. Congratulations, Miss Bai. If you ever need any building materials in the future, feel free to come to me; I’ll definitely give Bai’s Group a fair price.”

”Mr. Bai, congratulations... .”

”Congratulations... .”

One after another, congratulatory voices rose and fell, each flattering Bai Zhiqing. Although they had failed this time, the Tianhe Resort was such a big cake that even Bai’s Group and Lin Group couldn’t swallow it whole. Even just the leftovers from Bai’s Group would be a significant profit for them.

Bai Zhiqing’s lips curled into a light smile. She wasn’t intimidated by all the congratulations and didn’t show any arrogance or disdain. As the saying goes, cooperation leads to mutual benefit. Bai’s Group had taken the lion’s share but naturally had to leave some soup for the other companies to sip. Swallowing it all alone would make a bad impression and might turn them into a target for other companies to trip up in secret, which would be of no benefit to Bai’s Group.

”It’s finally all over.”

About fifteen minutes later, the people crowding around Bai Zhiqing gradually dispersed. Lu Tianxing heaved a sigh of relief. This damn thing was too much for anyone to handle. Although these people were congratulating Bai Zhiqing to curry favor, who knew if there was an assassin among this crowd? It made him nervous all throughout, and now that everyone had left, he finally relaxed.

”Yes, they’ve finally all left.”

Lin Yafei also stretched and stood up from her chair, sauntering over to Lu Tianxing and casually draping an arm over his shoulder, leaning her whole body against him.

Feeling Lin Yafei’s movement, Lu Tianxing’s face darkened, and he felt an urge to vomit blood. This girl wouldn’t stop until she had played him to death.

As Lin Yafei drew closer, Lu Tianxing could clearly feel the temperature around him plummet, suddenly entering the deep winter, with biting cold winds cutting to the bone. Bai Zhiqing, who had been beaming just a moment ago, now had a cold expression, her beautiful eyes emitting a faint chill. Standing beside her, Lin Qianru’s expression also turned cold, staring woodenly at him.

”Uh... President Lin, can you let go of me first? I’m a bit pressed for the bathroom,” said Lu Tianxing nervously, knowing he couldn’t afford to offend any of the women present.

”Let go? Why should I let go of you? We’re both single, why can’t I hold you? Is it wrong for me to like you?”

Lin Yafei gave Lu Tianxing a flirtatious glance and said teasingly, ”Besides, you’re my friend. Now that we’ve met, shouldn’t you invite me for a meal and maybe to see a movie?”

With that, Lin Yafei went limp as if boneless, pressing her entire body against Lu Tianxing.

On witnessing this scene, Bai Zhiqing’s face immediately turned severe, frosty cold: ”Lin Demon, what are you doing? Have you no shame? Can’t you be serious for once? You’re the president of Lin Group, not some nightclub princess.”

”Why should I be more serious?”

Lin Yafei’s gaze swept over Bai Zhiqing, smiling as she said, ”Why are you in such a hurry over me hugging my friend? Don’t tell me you have inappropriate thoughts about your little assistant? Little Qingqing, I didn’t expect you to follow the trendy wave and learn about office romance. Not bad, not bad. You’ve got my style from back in the day.”

”You... You’re talking nonsense, I definitely don’t have any thoughts about him.”

Bai Zhiqing’s pretty face turned a shade of red, as she defended herself with an evident lack of confidence, ”He’s an employee at my company, and also my assistant. Even if it’s about treating someone to a meal, I would be the one treating, and it has nothing to do with you.”

”Really?”

Watching Bai Zhiqing’s demeanor, Lin Yafei let go of Lu Tianxing and laughed heartily, ”Then let our Mr. Bai do the treating. My old friend, go for it, drink plenty today, try to get this big chairman drunk, then, you know what to do...”

After speaking, Lin Yafei gave Lu Tianxing a suggestive wink.

”You...”

Bai Zhiqing turned a furious shade of blue at these words, glaring at Lin Yafei, wishing she could sew the seductress’s mouth shut with a needle; she was just too insolent.

Caught between the battling women, Lu Tianxing felt incredibly overwhelmed. At this moment, Lin Qian Ru was looking at him with such a plaintive gaze that it sent shivers down his spine.

What Lu Tianxing found most absurd was Xue Man’s reaction. It was understandable for Lin Qianru to look aggrieved, but what about you, Xue Man? What do you have to feel heartbroken about? Why are you glaring at me so furiously? I haven’t done anything outrageous to offend you.

”Mr. Bai, President Lin, isn’t it better if we go have dinner first? I’m starving to death,” Lu Tianxing cautiously suggested, fearing he might provoke further drama.

”Hmm, I’ll listen to you, my old friend. Later on, you eat whatever, I’ll serve it to you,” Lin Yafei said, throwing a flirtatious glance at Lu Tianxing while sashaying toward the exit.

”Assistant Lu, remember who you are. You belong to Bai’s Group, not Lin Group. If you dare to do anything rash, watch out—I’ll fire you.”

Bai Zhiqing glared venomously at Lu Tianxing, her look clearly warning him to stay in line, signaling that if he dared have any thoughts about Lin Yafei, she would castrate him.

”Assistant Lu, I’m going ahead.”

Lin Qianru swept a resentful look at Lu Tianxing without saying much and followed Bai Zhiqing out.

”Brother Lu, I’m off.”

Li Xiaofeng glanced at Lu Tianxing and stealthily gave him a thumbs up before heading out.

Watching the actions of the group, Lu Tianxing was filled with conflict, wondering if he should seize the moment when no one was paying attention and sneak away.

”Oh, who would have thought our great Casanova also has his fears? Are you thinking of sneaking off? I’m sorry to say, but you’re not getting away,” Xue Man said, looking at Lu Tianxing with evident disdain: ”Lu Tianxing, it’s surprising, really. You’re not much to look at, but you sure have a way with women. To think that President Lin Yafei of Lin Group has taken an interest in you, tsk tsk, such fortune with the ladies. As far as I know, President Lin Yafei is just as wealthy as a chairman. So what do you think, would you consider being her kept man? Who knows, she might be so pleased to casually gift you a few million.”