Chapter 111: Too Reckless—Daring to Shift the Blame onto the Wealthiest Man
“No, no,” Bai Lu quickly waved her hands, explaining, “I bought some gifts to give to you all, to thank you for letting me stay temporarily in your apartment. So I asked Asui… Young Master, when will you be back? I thought it would be better to give the gifts in person.”
The richest man replied, “The business talks are almost done. I’ll leave the rest to Xu Yi to finish up, so I’m coming back first.”
Bai Lu forced a smile. “Oh, I see.”
No, why did she have to ask that? And the richest man really didn’t need to answer her! The conversation was just awkward small talk.
Fortunately, Aunt Li returned quickly. Seeing Bai Lu, she was overjoyed. “Xiao Lu, here for another free meal? Wait here, I’ll start cooking right away.”
Bai Lu: “…………”
Aunt Li, can you just read the atmosphere? Please don’t say anything more! The whole truth about her was exposed!
“Ahem… Aunt Li’s cooking is really delicious,” Bai Lu said, feeling like she might laugh uncontrollably. “I just… occasionally come over for a meal.”
The richest man asked, “Occasionally?”
Bai Lu: “…………”
He smiled. “If you like it that much, then come eat whenever you’re hungry.”
Bai Lu: “?????”
This richest man was acting strangely! Too gentle and easy-going! Could he actually be a fan of hers?
“Uh, thank you, Mr. Huo,” Bai Lu put on a sweet, obedient expression. “But I really don’t want to trouble Aunt Li—”
“No trouble at all.” Aunt Li brought over a plate of Bai Lu’s favorite candied fruit, smiling kindly, “I cook for Mr. Huo every day; you coming over just means adding an extra pair of chopsticks. It’s no trouble whatsoever.”
Bai Lu: “…………”
Aunt Li, why can’t you just read the situation!
Just then, Bai Lu’s phone rang. It was a lifesaver.
“Mr. Huo, I need to take this call!” Bai Lu dashed off to the bathroom.
“Wuwuwu, Qiao Xianyi, you’re finally acting like a human again,” Bai Lu said.
On the other end, Miss Qiao was puzzled. “?????”
“Bai Lu, I happily invited you out to play, and if you don’t want to come, fine. But do you have to throw shade at me like that?”
“You misunderstood. I’m really happy you called me,” Bai Lu said sincerely, sitting on the toilet, hugging her phone. “I’ve never looked forward to your calls as much as today. Really!”
“Don’t lie to me, I’m not stupid,” Qiao Xianyi asked, “So, do you want to hang out tomorrow? A friend’s birthday is tomorrow, and if you don’t go with me, I don’t want to go either.”
Bai Lu: “If you’re so reluctant, then don’t go. Judging by your tone, it’s not like you’re super close with this friend anyway.”
Qiao Xianyi explained, “It’s just the same old every year—either a yacht party or a villa party. It’s pretty boring. Stop beating around the bush, are you coming or not?”
Bai Lu thought for a moment. “Alright.”
She was bored alone at home anyway; might as well go out with Miss Qiao.
A birthday party for a rich second-generation kid—she’d never been to one before.
Qiao Xianyi was very happy. “It’s settled then. I’ll pick you up at noon tomorrow. Send me your address on WeChat.”
“Sent.”
After chatting a bit more nonsense with Qiao, Bai Lu hung up.
Actually, she stayed on the toilet chatting until Asui came back. That way, she wouldn’t have to face the richest man alone.
But hiding in someone else’s home bathroom to take a call? That was so rude.
Hearing Bai Lu’s footsteps, Tang Xing warned again, “Second Master, don’t tease Bai Lu too much, or Mr. Huo might really get angry.”
Yin Erye was in a great mood. “No way.”
Watching the little troublemaker both scared out of his wits and spinning his big eyes wildly, racking his brain for ways to handle him—that was too much fun.
That little expression was incredibly entertaining.
Tang Xing: “…………”
When Bai Lu came out of the bathroom and passed the kitchen, Aunt Li handed her a plate of fries and fried chicken wings. “Here, have something to fill your stomach first. Dinner will be ready soon.”
They were her favorite junk foods.
Yin Erye stared at the plate in her hands. “Are you supposed to be eating these?”
Bai Lu: “…………”
So the richest man was actually a fan of her career? Supervising her diet offline?
Reluctantly, Bai Lu put down the plate but still explained, “I rarely eat junk food like this, and I really do exercise a lot.”
Her father had gone to work but left a detailed workout plan for her, posted right on their refrigerator.
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Yin Erye found it amusing how the young lady was drooling but hesitant to touch the food. “Eat.”
Cautiously, Bai Lu picked up a chicken drumstick. “I’ll only eat this one, okay!”
Yin Erye: “Mm, eat.”
So Bai Lu happily started eating.
The freshly fried chicken leg was crispy—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
She ate with great satisfaction.
Uncle Gu’s cooking was also very good, but he was too strict.
He never let her or her father eat junk food.
His dishes were low oil and low salt, very healthy.
Wuwuwu, fried chicken really was the ultimate!
She would always love junk food!
Yin Erye watched the little lady enjoying her food and couldn’t help but want to try some.
“Mr. Huo, is it delicious?”
“Mm.”
“Try the fries too. These aren’t the store-bought kind.”
“You should eat some too.”
Tang Xing: “…………”
A bit confused.
She’s afraid of Second Master, yet she can sit with him and eat fried chicken and fries.
She’s not afraid of Second Master, yet she trembles whenever she sees him.
When Huo Yanfang returned, he saw the scene.
The Black Rabbit and Second Brother were getting along quite well? Laughing and chatting while eating fried chicken and fries.
It was nothing like what Tang Xing had described on WeChat.
Huo Yanfang looked questioningly at Tang Xing.
Tang Xing: “…………”
Don’t ask me, I don’t know either.
“Asui!” The Black Rabbit happily jumped up from the sofa when she saw him. “You’re finally done with work!”
Her joy was visible to the naked eye.
Her whole little face had relaxed.
Huo Yanfang’s lips curved slightly. “Mm.”
“Asui, try Aunt Li’s cooking… uh!!!” Bai Lu was shocked to see the now-empty plate. “Did I eat all that?”
Yin Erye: “Yes.”
Bai Lu: “…………How long do I have to work out to burn this off? Mr. Huo, why aren’t you saying anything to stop me?”
Yin Erye: “Hmm?”
Bai Lu panicked. “Ah, no, I’m not blaming you, I just—”
Huo Yanfang casually grabbed a tissue and wiped the oil from her mouth. “Go wash your hands.”
Bai Lu fled in a hurry.
She had been way too reckless! How could she dare to throw the blame on the richest man? What about her ever-watchful vigilance?
Huo Yanfang withdrew his gaze and looked at Yin Erye. “Don’t bully her.”
Yin Erye: “…………”
Tang Xing: See? I told you. If Second Master teases Bai Lu, he’s bound to get scolded by Mr. Huo.
But… watching Second Master tease Little Bai Lu was really quite amusing!