"Mr. Bao, we’ve arrived!"
Assistant Lin’s sudden voice startled An Yin inside the car.
She found herself suddenly caught by the man’s cold gaze and quickly turned her head, feeling a rush of panic inside.
She had actually been staring at the man, lost in thought?
And was even noticed by him!
Thinking about it, she wished she could crawl into a hole to hide.
"Miss An, it’s time to get out!" Assistant Lin had already opened the car door, and Bao Shaojin had already stepped out first, leaving An Yin with an inexplicable expression still sitting inside the car.
An Yin belatedly glanced around and saw Bao Shaojin had already left the car, even Shi Qing in the front seat had exited, leaving her as the only one inside.
An Yin hastily got out of the car.
The ’Qin Land’ lobby.
Upon seeing the man leading the way, the attendants on both sides called out in unison, "Mr. Bao!"
Assistant Lin walked behind, handing the car keys to the valet and then following closely.
After entering the lobby, Shi Qing leaned toward An Yin and whispered, "I’ll stay here."
"What are you doing here?" An Yin tilted her head, voicing her curiosity.
"Waiting for someone!" Shi Qing replied cryptically.
An Yin noticed Shi Qing’s preoccupied demeanor and didn’t pursue further, respecting her privacy. "Alright."
"If you have something to do, go ahead," Shi Qing pointed to a corner of the lobby, which seemed like a resting area, with a large leather sofa, "I’ll go sit over there."
"Okay, then I’ll head back to school," An Yin remembered her promise to Jiang Keke, checked the time on her phone, and realized she still had over twenty minutes before Jiang Keke’s performance, which she could make in time for.
"Alright." Shi Qing lowered her eyes, her expression very serious, "An Yin, thank you this time."
"We live in the same dormitory, no need for formalities." An Yin smiled shyly.
Shi Qing glanced at the man in front of her. Since she was leaving, she wanted to greet him, but the man’s towering and imposing presence made her hesitate, so she only managed to say softly, "Thank you on my behalf to your... friend."
When she said ’friend’, Shi Qing’s tone was slightly awkward. Considering the seemingly extraordinary status of the man before her being just An Yin’s friend seemed unlikely to Shi Qing.
However, some things are best left unsaid. Besides, An Yin’s eyes were too clear and pure when she looked at the man, without a trace of an ulterior motive.
Shi Qing put her concerns aside, turned, and headed toward the lobby’s rest area.
An Yin and Bao Shaojin weren’t far apart. Although their conversation was soft, Bao Shaojin’s sharp ears caught every word. He didn’t pay much attention to An Yin’s friend frequently visiting ’Qin Land’.
An Yin watched Shi Qing’s back, then turned her gaze back to the man half a meter away, and quickly ran next to Bao Shaojin.
"Bao Shaojin, wait a moment!" She called out urgently, albeit after just a few steps.
Her voice wasn’t loud, yet many attendants in the lobby heard it, shock flashing across their faces momentarily before they returned to calmness.
Walking ahead, Bao Shaojin stopped, looking down at her slender and petite figure.
"What’s the matter?" His tone was calm, his inscrutable face revealing nothing about his thoughts.
Whenever An Yin wanted to talk to him, she had to look up, blaming the man’s extreme height!
She took a deep breath, glanced in Shi Qing’s direction, then said, "My friend asked me to thank you."
Bao Shaojin remained still, watching her, waiting for more.
"Since she’s already at ’Qin Land’, I don’t need to stay here any longer," An Yin finished, feeling inexplicably guilty. She hadn’t done anything wrong, so why was she feeling this way? An Yin couldn’t figure it out.
"An Yin, do you think you can summon me whenever you want?" Bao Shaojin said coldly, a hint of danger flickering in his eyes.
Nearby, Assistant Lin had a daring thought: I think you can! As this thought emerged, Assistant Lin quietly lowered his head, carefully wiping the sweat from his brow.
Compared to Assistant Lin’s rich inner drama, An Yin stood like a reprimanded student, slightly trembling. One casual remark from the man sent her heart plunging like a roller coaster.
"Our school is holding a New Year’s Eve gala tonight, and I promised a friend I’d watch her performance," An Yin timidly stated her reason for leaving. Follow current novels on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝗇𝗲𝘵
After hearing her explanation, Bao Shaojin’s expression didn’t improve much.
She has so many friends!
Bringing people to ’Qin Land’ and needing to watch a performance at school... Bao Shaojin’s expression remained cold, "I’ll take you!"
Finally, he curtly uttered three words.
As the man turned to leave, he glanced at Assistant Lin.
Assistant Lin instantly understood, staying put. After years alongside Mr. Bao, he had learned to be observant.
Watching Mr. Bao and Miss An leave together, Assistant Lin headed to the front desk and whispered some instructions to the respectful lobby manager.
Although unsure why Miss An’s friend was at ’Qin Land’, ensuring her safety seemed necessary, an extension of Mr. Bao’s care perhaps!
Exiting the lobby, the valet was flustered seeing the man approach the entrance. "Mr. Bao, are you leaving now?" He had just parked Mr. Bao’s car, and suddenly, Mr. Bao appeared.
"Yes." Bao Shaojin grunted.
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Bao, I’ll bring the car around," the valet said, quickly departing.
An Yin stood quietly beside Bao Shaojin.
In no time, the valet drove the conspicuous Rolls-Royce Phantom over, stopping next to Bao Shaojin, and handed the keys over with both hands.
Bao Shaojin took them.
The valet had intended to open the car door for him but froze, catching Mr. Bao’s gaze, filled with fear.
The next moment, he watched as Mr. Bao personally walked to the passenger door, opened it, and, with a gentle expression, invited the girl behind him, "Get in!"
Though Mr. Bao’s tone was commanding, everyone present sensed a different feeling.
Rumored to be cold and ruthless with a hard heart, Mr. Bao was known for his stern demeanor whenever he visited ’Qin Land’. Witnessing his gentle tone was indeed a novelty!
Previously, rumors swirled about a girl frequently visiting Mr. Bao’s suite at ’Qin Land’. Those who hadn’t seen her assumed it was nothing more than gossip. But seeing Mr. Bao accompany a young girl now made them not only skeptical but also curious about which family she belonged to.