Having decided to find Bai Lan, Ye Qiu didn't directly call her because he wanted to surprise her.
Thinking about it, Ye Qiu dialed Li Hai's number, even though they had parted ways after leaving the cruise.
However, Li Hai admired Ye Qiu, and Ye Qiu also had a good impression of Li Hai, so they exchanged numbers.
Li Hai had also told Ye Qiu that if he needed any help in Hong Kong, he would do his best to assist him.
Recalling that Li Hai's family might have attended the banquet hosted by the Rong Family, they might know where Bai Lan was staying, so Ye Qiu wanted to inquire Li Hai about her hotel.
If Li Hai didn't know, Ye Qiu's surprise would have to be canceled.
Ye Qiu made the call, and it was answered quickly.
"Hello, Brother Ye, did something happen? If there's anything you need help with, just let me know."
Li Hai didn't expect Ye Qiu to contact him so soon, assuming that he needed help with something.
"There is indeed something, can you ask your family if they know where a businesswoman from the mainland, named Bai Lan, is staying?"
Ye Qiu said.
"No problem, Brother Ye, please hold on for a moment. I'll ask for you right away."
After saying this, Ye Qiu heard from the other end that Li Hai seemed to be asking his family.
A moment later, Li Hai returned to the call with Ye Qiu.
"Brother Ye, you asked the right person, my family actually knows—this businesswoman named Bai Lan is staying at the Splendid Hotel."
"Great, thank you."
"You're welcome, Brother Ye, just let me know if you need anything."
Being able to assist someone as capable as Ye Qiu was truly an honor for Li Hai.
Hanging up the phone, Ye Qiu had Cat rent a car and headed straight to the Splendid Hotel.
...
Inside the Splendid Hotel.
Bai Lan was in an unexpectedly good mood upon getting up this morning, as if something good was about to happen, even more delightful than sealing a business deal.
"Why am I in such a good mood today? Could something good really be happening?"
The usually indifferent Bai Lan found herself smiling for once.
However, despite this good mood, she also had an uneasy feeling, as if something bad was going to happen today.
"Bittersweet anticipation, what's going on with me?"
Bai Lan muttered to herself, already walking towards the hotel entrance.
Vroom! Vroom!
Suddenly, Bai Lan heard the roar of engines outside, and with her experience, quickly recognized it as the sound only supercars could make.
Sure enough, as Bai Lan looked towards the entrance, a luxuriously extravagant sports car was driving towards the Splendid Hotel.
Vroom! Vroom!
And it wasn't just one, but followed by a dozen more supercars.
An entire convoy of sports cars, all heading towards the Splendid Hotel.
The hotel staff were dumbfounded by the sight of so many luxurious cars!
With a screech! The convoy stopped neatly at the hotel entrance.
The car doors opened, and first down came a dozen black-suited bodyguards, followed by several young gentlemen.
Finally, a young man with an impressive demeanor walked towards the hotel entrance, surrounded by the entourage.
"Wow! It's the third young master of the Rong Family!"
"No wonder there's such a big scene!"
"Why is the third young master coming to the hotel?"
Sharp-eyed people immediately recognized who it was.
Bai Lan also noticed that at the front was Ronghua, and she observed that Ronghua was walking towards her with a lewd smile.
It turned out that the uneasiness she felt was because of Ronghua.
No time to delay, Bai Lan wanted to leave the place quickly.
"Hey! Bai Lan, where are you going? Don't go! I've come to see you, Young Master Rong is here!"
Yesterday, Bai Lan hadn't told Ronghua her name, but with Ronghua's influence, he quickly found out some basic information about her.
Bai Lan pretended not to hear Ronghua and continued walking outside.
"Stop her!" Ronghua coldly snorted in his heart, this woman has ignored him for the second time already.
Upon Ronghua's command, two bodyguards immediately blocked Bai Lan's way.
The two robust bodyguards were like a thick wall, no matter how Bai Lan tried to walk, she couldn't get through.
"Hehehe, Bai Lan, are you really that afraid of seeing me? I'm truly sincere to you!"
Ronghua sneered proudly, no matter how you ignore me, you won't escape my grasp!
Realizing that Ronghua was standing right in front of her, Bai Lan had no choice but to respond coldly.
"Oh, it's the third young master of the Rong Family, sorry, I didn't see you just now. However, I have an urgent meeting to attend, please have your bodyguards make way!"
"Bai Lan, don't rush, I'm actually here to take you to my place to discuss cooperation.."
Getting a close look at Bai Lan's beauty, Ronghua couldn't help but itch with desire, wanting desperately to have her right away.
"Bai Lan, look over there."
Ronghua suddenly pointed towards the convoy, where at some point the ground had been covered with a sea of roses, the scent of flowers overwhelming the entrance of the Splendid Hotel.
"Wow! The third young master is so romantic! This woman is so lucky!"
Envious exclamations echoed around them.
Ronghua lifted his head proudly, with his endless experience in courtship, he believed no woman could resist this move; he couldn't believe Bai Lan wouldn't be moved by this.
Instead of being moved, Bai Lan only felt immensely vexed.
She had clearly said yesterday that she was engaged, yet he continued to pester her, making him tiresome.
But having come to Hong Kong alone and seeking cooperation with the Rong Family, she couldn't afford to offend Ronghua and had to carefully navigate the situation.
"What? You're not happy?" Seeing Bai Lan expressionless, Ronghua's eyebrows furrowed, cursing inwardly, damn it! Why is this woman so difficult to deal with!?
"Third young master, as I told you yesterday, I'm already engaged, please don't waste your time on me," Bai Lan stated, reiterating her stance.
With these words, Ronghua quickly lost patience, rudely saying, "Damn! You insolent woman! What kind of lousy fiancé! Can he be as handsome and wealthy as me? Is he as noble?"
"That's right, woman, don't fail to appreciate our young master's interest! Having Young Master Rong fancy you is your fortune! Consider ditching that trash fiancé and being with our young master!"
The entourage nearby immediately echoed.
Upon hearing this, Bai Lan grew angry as well, "Watch your mouths, please, my fiancé is a hundred thousand times better than you!"
"Damn! Insolent woman! I guess if I don't give you some hardship today, you won't understand my status in Hong Kong!" Having lost all patience, Ronghua reached out to grab Bai Lan.