Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 1561: Chapter 1554: Bai Zhiqing’s Wisdom

Silence!

Because of Xue Bing’s words, the entire elevator fell into an eerie silence for a moment, and the air seemed to solidify because of the strange atmosphere.

After hearing Xue Bing’s words, Bai Zhiqing did not get angry, her face always carried a slight smile, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking, her beautiful eyes twirling on Xue Bing…

Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s mysterious smile and enigmatic gaze, Xue Bing suddenly felt like crying inside, wishing she could slap herself for not controlling her mouth. How could she be so foolish, knowing full well that Bai Zhiqing could navigate through the seas of commerce and engage in mind games with the old foxes in the business world, she must be adept at playing tricks. Yet, she let Bai Zhiqing’s few words dissolve her psychological defenses and foolishly blurted out her innermost thoughts.

Actually, this matter isn’t entirely Xue Bing’s fault. Although Xue Bing is the captain of Modu Police Station’s criminal investigation team and has experienced the ups and downs of officialdom, her straightforward nature probably doesn’t understand the nuances of political maneuvering.

Unexpectedly, Xue Bing’s career as police captain might be at its peak, because she has a fierce hatred for evil. Once she discovers something, she will get to the bottom of it. It’s important to understand that in politics, getting to the bottom of things is highly taboo, as extracting one thing can lead to unforeseen consequences.

She’s straightforward and lacks cunning, or rather, once she decides on something, she will pursue it to the end. You could say she’s single-minded, or less kindly, a stubborn mule, someone without much guile, her mind fixed solely on the goal.

In contrast to Xue Bing’s straightforwardness, Bai Zhiqing has weathered the storms of business, single-handedly transforming Bai’s Group from a small company into a conglomerate. Having faced countless challenges, and battled wits with the crafty foxes in the business world, her skill in tactics and setting traps is masterful. Xue Bing’s minor strategies are like an open book to Bai Zhiqing, rendered completely useless.

Therefore, it’s only natural that Bai Zhiqing could easily dismantle all of Xue Bing’s defenses with a few simple words, as someone like Xue Bing probably doesn’t keep many secrets.

Looking at Bai Zhiqing’s charming demeanor, Xue Bing suddenly regained her senses and said awkwardly, “Zi… Sister Zhiqing, please don’t misunderstand, I… I was just babbling just now. I genuinely don’t like Lu Tianxing. I, Xue Bing, after all, am a beautiful woman, pursued by many men, so there’s no way I would like him.”

“So, you’re saying you were just talking nonsense earlier?”

Bai Zhiqing’s lips curved into a faint smile, her enchanting eyes fixed on Xue Bing as if trying to see through her true thoughts.

“Of course it’s true, I thought Sister Zhiqing was asking me something else, so I answered casually.”

Xue Bing vehemently denied her previous answer: “Moreover, I’ve already decided that I won’t marry anyone in this lifetime. I want to become one of Yanhuang Group’s strongest martial artists; I want to be the scourge of criminals, the cold-blooded adjudicator, making criminals panic at the mention of my name. This is the life I want, not marrying a man and staying at home as a housewife, that would suffocate me. I don’t want to become like that.”

At this point, the panic and bewilderment on Xue Bing’s face completely vanished, replaced by an intense excitement. This is the life she desires; one day she’ll make the name Xue Bing instill fear in all criminals.

When she becomes powerful enough, she can descend like a fearless heroine, saying to the criminals, in the name of Xue Bing, you are under arrest.

This is her ideal, a dream that has weighed heavily in her heart; marriage, becoming a housewife, this isn’t her pursuit.

“I see.”

Bai Zhiqing looked at Xue Bing with a bit of surprise and said, “So, you really don’t like Lu Tianxing, and you didn’t come to Bai’s Group to look for him this morning.”

“Of course not, there’s no way I would actively seek out that guy.”

“Is that so?”

Bai Zhiqing glanced at Xue Bing and asked, “Xiao Bing, you don’t need to deny it anymore. In your heart, you really like Lu Tianxing, am I right?”

“Sister Zhiqing, I…”

Xue Bing opened her mouth, just about to argue, but was interrupted by Bai Zhiqing who said, “Xiao Bing, don’t rush to explain, just listen to me. I have my reasons for saying this. If you didn’t like Lu Tianxing, back in Jinling, you wouldn’t have called us specifically to tell us that he was arrested. After all, although I’m not part of the Yanhuang Group, I know some of their confidentiality rules. You ignored those rules to call us, which shows how much you care about Lu Tianxing and don’t want anything to happen to him. Am I right?”

“No, Sister Zhiqing, I…”

“Xiao Bing, that’s one thing. Remember the first time you went to the bar with Lu Tianxing? If you didn’t like him, why would you invite him for a drink, and even get drunk in front of him without any reservations? What does this indicate? It clearly shows that in your heart, you trust Lu Tianxing very much and don’t see him as an outsider, so you would get drunk in front of him. If you really disliked him, would you choose to drink with him or get drunk in front of someone you don’t like? Clearly, that’s impossible.”

At that moment, Bai Zhiqing regained her usual sharpness from the business world, analyzing everything methodically.

Listening to Bai Zhiqing, the courage that had just risen in Xue Bing’s heart vanished instantly, and she didn’t know how to refute Bai Zhiqing’s words. Perhaps Bai Zhiqing’s words had some errors, as back then she was merely curious about Lu Tianxing, not fond of him. However, it was undeniable that she indeed liked him now, and that was irrefutable.

“Xiao Bing, I haven’t analyzed this incorrectly, have I? Of course, you can say the first time was just a coincidence because you just wanted someone to talk to and happened to meet Lu Tianxing. Alright then, let’s say it was indeed a coincidence and leave Jinling’s episode aside. Let’s talk about this time!”

Bai Zhiqing looked at Xue Bing and spoke again, “Earlier I asked if you liked Lu Tianxing. You said no and even called him a pervert. But as a woman, especially a beautiful one, you should know what can happen if you get drunk in front of a pervert, right? As the captain of the criminal police team at Modu Police Station, you should be most aware of this, yet you still got drunk in front of him. What does this reflect? It suggests that you have no defenses against him, no matter if he is a pervert or not.”

“So, from this point, it’s clear that you surely like Lu Tianxing, and you’re not even averse to something happening with him. Ask yourself, if you didn’t like him, would you have done this?”

It has to be said that Bai Zhiqing managed to grow Bai’s Group for a reason. From the slightest clues, she could deduce so much, showcasing Bai Zhiqing’s intelligence and wit.

“Xiao Bing, do you think I was wrong?” Bai Zhiqing asked Xue Bing, concluding.

Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Xue Bing was dumbfounded. She several times wanted to say Bai Zhiqing was wrong, but seeing Bai Zhiqing’s calm gaze, the confidence she had just mustered evaporated, and she could only lower her head, saying nothing, silently agreeing.

Looking at Xue Bing like this, Bai Zhiqing sighed softly in her heart. Lu Tianxing really was a troublesome guy. Even though he hadn’t interacted much with Xue Bing, he had still managed to steal her heart. She didn’t know what to say. Could it be that Lu Tianxing really had some kind of charm that attracted women?

“Xiao Bing, can you tell me now, do you like Lu Tianxing?”

Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words again, Xue Bing shuddered, realizing there was no point in hiding anymore. She took a deep breath, looked up at Bai Zhiqing, and said, “I’m sorry, Zhiqing, I…”

Xue Bing had just started speaking when Bai Zhiqing interrupted her, “You have nothing to apologize to me for. It’s understandable for a woman to like a man. On the contrary, I’m quite pleased, at least your liking him indirectly proves my taste in men isn’t that bad. But I’m curious about one thing. Xiao Bing, can you tell me, what exactly do you like about him? What attracts you to him?”

“What do I like about him? What attracts me to him?”

Xue Bing heard Bai Zhiqing’s question and a hint of desolation appeared on her face, “I don’t know what I like about him either. Maybe the saying is true that women love bad boys. Perhaps the first time I met him, he was bold enough to flirt with me without any scruples, and he even stole my first kiss, which made me remember him. Or maybe it’s his mysterious identity, or perhaps it’s seeing him being fearless and willing to take risks for you. After all, no woman can refuse a man who can protect and shelter her from harm, or maybe it’s something else.”

Saying this, a bitter smile gradually appeared on Xue Bing’s face. Looking at Bai Zhiqing, she said, “Sister Zhiqing, honestly, whether you believe it or not, even I might not know exactly when I started liking Lu Tianxing. Silently, his shadow has quietly settled in my heart and won’t leave.”