Seeing Lu Tianxing’s unprecedented serious expression, Bai Zhiqing nodded heavily, her face also involuntarily taking on a serious look, as she waited for Lu Tianxing’s story.
"Ah, speaking of it, the past is too painful to recall, but since my wife truly wants to know all about it, then I’ll tell you."
Lu Tianxing sighed, his tone somewhat somber, as if laden with endless vicissitudes. Bai Zhiqing subconsciously perked up her ears, listening intently. She was very curious about what Lu Tianxing had done in the past.
"Actually, this all started a few years ago when I was a helpful Young Pioneer, the kind who would find money and hand it over to the police uncle. One day, I was riding my beloved Little Sheep scooter on my way to the supermarket to buy some things. On the way, I encountered an old man lying on the ground, whom no one dared to help. I remember I went against all advice, throwing caution to the wind to help the old man up, and I even took him to the hospital and took good care of him."
"Later, to thank me, this old man gave me a business card, and only then did I realize that he was actually a legendary hidden master. He told me that I had saved his life and thought I was a very upright and brave young man, and wanted to give me everything, including his property. How could I, a Young Pioneer, accept such unearned bounty, so I righteously refused him."
"But he wouldn’t give up, harassing me time and again, to the point where I couldn’t stand it and ended up slapping him to death. Later, when I had no other choice, I took his business card and told him I’d contact him if I ever encountered any trouble. I didn’t want to use someone else’s help to achieve my own life goals. But, for the safety of my wife, I was willing to face universal condemnation and didn’t hesitate to make the call, asking him to help you get through this difficulty."
"My wife, for you, I’ve sacrificed so much. How about you comfort my wounded heart tonight, let me sleep... in bed... How about it?"
With a melancholic look, Lu Tianxing held his heart, gazing at Bai Zhiqing with an expression of sorrow.
At first, Bai Zhiqing had been listening earnestly, but as the story went on, her expression grew increasingly ugly. Lu Tianxing was blatantly talking nonsense. Since when are hidden masters as common as cabbages on the street, encountered while out buying groceries, and even planning to give away all their assets to him? What a joke. She drove home every day and had never encountered such a ludicrous event.
Knowing Lu Tianxing as she did, if this were true, he would be bragging shamelessly about it, face bloated with pride. To get Lu Tianxing to refuse, the sun would have to rise from the west.
"Lu Tianxing, go to hell! Do you think I’m an idiot? Next time you try to hoodwink someone, find a better excuse."
Seeing the tragic and artificial look on Lu Tianxing’s face, Bai Zhiqing’s face turned livid with fury, grabbing a laptop from the table and hurling it at him.
"Shit! If you don’t want to listen, fine, but is it necessary to get violent and lose all decorum?"
Lu Tianxing cursed under his breath and, like lightning, stretched out both hands, catching the flying laptop, morosely saying, "Wife, what are you doing? You’re the one who wanted to know how I managed to find such a powerful assistant. I tell you, then you don’t believe me. If you don’t believe, that’s fine, but why get mad and resort to hitting me?"
Bai Zhiqing snorted coldly, "If I don’t hit you, who else should I hit? You can’t even tell a convincing lie, claiming you saved the life of a hidden master. Why don’t you say that you saved Oban’s life and he was about to make you the president of America?"
"How do you know what I’m saying isn’t true? You’re not the worm in my stomach," Lu Tianxing retorted loudly.
"You’re the worm here, Lu Tianxing. I think you really need to top up your IQ at the mobile company. Only a fool would believe your lie," Bai Zhiqing said disdainfully.
"If you don’t believe it, that’s fine. Someone else will."
Lu Tianxing pouted and was about to say something when the phone in his pocket suddenly rang. Taking out the phone, he revealed a wry smile. That cheeky girl was definitely calling to take credit and seek a reward.
"Whose call is it that has you, fearless of heaven and earth, so scared?" Bai Zhiqing asked, looking at Lu Tianxing.
"A very scary woman. If you ever get the chance to meet her, you’d better stay as far away as possible. Don’t let her see you, or you’ll find out what it means to wish you were dead rather than alive."
Lu Tianxing let out a deep sigh.
"A very frightening woman?"
Bai Zhiqing was slightly startled and gave Lu Tianxing a stern look. Annoyed, she said, "Don’t tell me it’s some romantic debt you’ve incurred outside, and now they’re knocking on your door, which is why you dare not answer the phone?"
"Wife, do I look like the kind of person who would sow his wild oats and then abandon the field?"
Lu Tianxing looked at Bai Zhiqing with a conflicted expression.
Without any hesitation, Bai Zhiqing nodded, "Answer the phone quickly. If you don’t, I suspect it will keep ringing nonstop."
"Sigh, it’s not that I don’t want to answer, but I’m afraid. I’m afraid if I answer this call, my life is over," Lu Tianxing said, grabbing his hair in anguish.
"Suit yourself, and take the call outside. Don’t disturb my work."
Looking at the incessantly ringing cellphone, Lu Tianxing sighed again. He knew he could dodge for the time being, but not forever. Not answering this call would have even more serious consequences. It was best to avoid provoking this little missy.
With the phone in hand, and glancing at the bowing Bai Zhiqing dealing with documents, Lu Tianxing thought for a moment and then left the office.
Seeing Lu Tianxing walk out, Bai Zhiqing let out a cold snort, her face showing an imperceptible hint of sadness. She had only been speaking off the cuff; she hadn’t expected Lu Tianxing to actually go out.
Walking out of the CEO’s office, Lu Tianxing answered the call with a listless, "Hello."
"Hehe, Brother Tianxing, did you see that? I guarantee success whenever I step in."
Excited, Mandala’s voice came through: "These losers are just too weak, completely defenseless. I haven’t even made a move, and they’re already done for. However, this time Bai’s Group made a killing, securing a large sum of money. Brother Tianxing, how do you plan to reward me, huh?"
"Stop, I think it’s more fitting to call me Judge. Calling me Brother Tianxing gives me the creeps," Lu Tianxing shivered, knowing that nothing good ever came when Mandala called him that, and quickly changed the subject, "Mandala, tell me honestly, did you get someone to hack their computers again?"
This mysterious force targeting Bai’s Group had robust capital and highly skilled tactics, but it couldn’t possibly be defeated so quickly, crumbling after just a few exchanges. The only explanation was that Mandala, the girl, had played dirty.
"Of course, I did it because I didn’t want Brother Tianxing to wait too impatiently. So I asked Little Bee to lend a hand. We got a few hackers to hack their computers and took control of their accounts, and now it seems like the effects are exceedingly good," laughed Mandala, "Brother Tianxing, I’ve already taken care of this for you. How are you going to thank me, huh?"
"Mandala, thank you for the help. Are you satisfied with this thank-you?"
Lu Tianxing’s face stiffened as he gave a wry smile, hoping that Mandala would let him off just this once.
PS: Update is on a schedule. I’m going to a relative’s house tomorrow and might forget. Today’s update shouldn’t be short, around four to five Chapters. After launching, there will be a minimum of three Chapters, occasionally more, without a fixed schedule. Ten thousand for each sponsored Chapter, and the next update will be in the morning!!!