"Jiang Big Brother, I know you’ve always thought of me as ruthless and feared I would harm the Jiang Family because of Shang Kaijie, so this time, when you knew I was in a difficult situation, you still stood by and did nothing, even going as far as cutting off the old man’s means of getting this news.
If it weren’t for seeing my performance at the front line, you probably would never have appeared before me, let alone as a friend, we probably wouldn’t even qualify as strangers who nod at each other in passing." Bai Xiao, although not particularly astute in her past life, had seen and learned from too many people.
Rolling around in circles full of cunning people, even if you were a fool, you could learn a trick or two.
"You put it that way, and I’m indeed a bit embarrassed. I, a grown man, turned out to be less frank and open than a woman. Even though I had these thoughts, I kept them hidden in my heart. I must admit, I did intend to stand by and do nothing, and that’s what I did.
But after witnessing your performance on the battlefield, I felt I might have been too subjective. It’s not that I couldn’t empathize and do the same thing in your shoes. I had to consider all aspects of the problem and ended up not as clear-cut in my grievances and grudges as you are.
I just hope that today, after we speak openly and clear this matter up, there won’t be any hard feelings between us, and we can become true friends. Ayuan goes without saying; we were so close as kids, only a step away from wearing the same pants. Even though we’ve grown up and gone our separate ways, because of this, there are no conflicting interests between us, and our friendship will certainly not change.
By association, I should also trust you. After all, Ayuan is such a calm and steady man, and even I, a bystander, can see his feelings for you clearly, which fully proves what kind of person you are.
My brother is definitely not blind, so Doctor Bai, I can absolutely trust your character, especially after that wedding of yours on the battlefield. I’m completely convinced that someone who can stick with another person through life and death can’t be all that bad, can they?"
Jiang Shaoqing’s attitude this time was visibly more relaxed; it was clear he had genuinely let go of his status and even put aside the vested interests he had associated with Bai Xiao, treating her like a friend.
"I appreciate your trust and am glad to have earned it. I understand your mindset; you carry the future and development of the entire Jiang Family on your shoulders. You absolutely cannot allow emotions to lead to any situation that might harm your family’s interests.
So let’s let bygones be bygones, and start a new Chapter from now on. I hope we can be friends, and not just friends, but ones who can fight side by side. I also hope that when you weigh interests in the future, you won’t betray me, your partner." Bai Xiao would certainly not mind Jiang Shaoqing’s past actions; if she were in his position, she would have had to do the same.
Trust in someone isn’t established through a few words or even by saving a life.
Bai Xiao learned from her past life that trust could lead to being terribly betrayed.
So she was pleased with Jiang Shaoqing’s approach. It proved that the partner she chose was incredibly shrewd and worthy of leading the Jiang Family.
Success is only possible when such people work together.
Those who trust others too easily usually meet a terrible end.
She was already an example of this.