"Mr. Bai, what’s this about?" Ye Huan feigned a look of confusion, a barely noticeable smirk on his lips.
"Oh, the weather’s a bit chilly, I’m just stomping my feet to keep warm."
Bai Youling casually lied.
Ye Huan had suddenly opened the door, giving him a real scare, which dampened his excitement considerably.
"And you, why did you come out?" Bai Youling asked.
"Oh, I needed to use the washroom." Ye Huan replied.
The Celestial Dragon Gang thugs were already gathered on the first floor guarding the teahouse entrance, which was tightly locked. If this pretty boy noticed and informed Su Qingqing, it would be troublesome.
Thinking of this, Bai Youling frowned slightly and said coldly, "It’s such an important business negotiation, and you suddenly need to go to the washroom? Why didn’t you go earlier? Don’t you have any sense of time management?"
"Mr. Bai, this is indeed my oversight, but as they say, ’a man can’t ignore the call of nature.’ I hope you understand." Ye Huan said with a sheepish smile.
"I don’t understand!"
Bai Youling, hands in his pockets, voiced his displeasure, "I never cooperate with crude people. You can either hold it, or our cooperation with Tianyun International is off!"
Ye Huan couldn’t help but be amused. Bai Youling was making it too obvious that he didn’t want him to leave the private room.
Amused inside, Ye Huan’s expression grew a bit anxious, "Mr. Bai, why are you being so unreasonable? I just want to use the washroom. Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it!?"
Hearing this, Bai Youling instantly flew into a rage, shouting, "A big deal? How dare you speak to me like that? You’re just an assistant, and I’m your partner’s boss. Don’t you know your place? Such bad luck!"
"Mr. Bai, I apologize for my oversight. It’s not good to use the washroom right before negotiations, but I really can’t... can’t hold it anymore!" Ye Huan clutched his crotch, legs tightly together, pretending to be in urgent need.
"Even if you can’t, you better hold it in!"
Bai Youling’s face twisted with anger, and he threatened, "If you dare use the washroom, I’ll pin the blame for disrupting the cooperation on you. Tianyun International will surely fire you! Is losing such a high-paying job worth a trip to the washroom!?"
"Mr. Bai? Are you serious? I just want to use the washroom..."
Bai Youling shouted in anger.
Ye Huan, like a startled bird, shivered and then shook his head like a drum, ingratiatingly speaking, "I suddenly don’t feel like using the washroom, Mr. Bai, please don’t report me to Tianyun International!"
"Behave yourself and don’t ruin our negotiation. Would I report you to Tianyun International?"
"Mr. Bai, you’re really generous. Please, this way!" Ye Huan made a gesture of invitation.
Bai Youling gave him a cold glance and walked into the private room.
As he entered, his eyes darted around.
This kid wasted so much of my time, and over a debate on whether to allow him to use the washroom.
Moreover, he dared to accuse me of making a big deal out of it?
Quite bold, isn’t he? It’s too lenient to just have Skinny Monkey deal with him...
Maybe, let this kid die of holding it in?
What a wicked sense of humor...
But... satisfying, ha!
Bai Youling smirked for a second before returning to normal and sat down across from Su Qingqing.
The private room had a Ming dynasty style, with a small square table in the middle of three low stools.
On the table, apart from three small porcelain cups, was a pot of steaming tea.
"Minister Su, how do you like the environment here?" Bai Youling said with a laugh.
Su Qingqing took a sip of the yellowish tea, nodded, and smiled, "Mr. Bai, you’re thoughtful. From my birth till now, this is my first time seeing such a quaint building."
"If Minister Su likes it, you can come anytime. Of course, all expenses are on me, Bai Youling." Bai Youling replied with a smile.
"Well... thank you for your kindness, Mr. Bai."
Su Qingqing smiled awkwardly, not directly responding to Bai Youling.
Apart from work, she didn’t want to have any interactions with men, let alone going out for tea. It would be a better use of time to watch a couple of ’action blockbusters.’
Bai Youling raised his eyebrows, a bit dissatisfied with Su Qingqing’s response, but didn’t express it.
Actually, he didn’t want to resort to drugs. Using drugs could win over Su Qingqing, but only her body.
To win a woman’s heart unlocks more possibilities. If he could win Su Qingqing’s heart and have her willingly become his, unlocking more things would be even better, wouldn’t it?
With this thought in mind, Bai Youling nonchalantly rolled up his suit sleeve...
"What the heck! A Patek Philippe Calatrava?"
Ye Huan, sitting nearby, suddenly exclaimed.
No one noticed the faint smirk at the corner of his mouth.
Hearing the exclamation, Bai Youling was delighted internally; his face remained indifferent as he said casually, "You recognize it?"
"Of course I do. I know a lot about watches!"
"Mr. Bai, this watch of yours is the legendary Patek Philippe Calatrava, right? With its unique seven-jewel and obsidian frame design, plus the diamond-crafted clock hands, it exudes luxury at every moment!"
"It’s said that this watch is priced at a whopping 6.66 million and is limited to just a hundred pieces worldwide. I didn’t expect you to own one, Mr. Bai, that’s impressive!"
Ye Huan’s eyes widened in shock, and he even stood up.
His words drew a sidelong glance and amazement from Su Qingqing.
Such a watch, limited to a hundred pieces worldwide, and priced at 6.66 million?
Seeing Su Qingqing’s astonished expression, along with Ye Huan’s flattery, Bai Youling was internally jubilant, almost bursting into laughter.
He was initially worried Su Qingqing might not recognize it, but her assistant next to her clearly had some knowledge of luxury goods, unwittingly helping him show off. How satisfying!
Why did he say "also"?
Could it be a slip of the tongue? Probably...
"This watch?" Bai Youling casually took off the watch and tossed it onto the small table between them, "This was sent by Patek Philippe’s head office. I don’t know how much it costs, so I just accepted it. Is it really as great as you say?"
"Of course! This is a status symbol, Mr. Bai. Just think, being one of the hundred worldwide, and being a gift from their headquarters, it speaks volumes about your prestige!"
Ye Huan sat down, marveling, with the corner of his mouth unintentionally rising, then blinked twice, asking somewhat "flatteringly," "Mr. Bai, may I... may I have a look at the watch?"
"Sure, as you like." Bai Youling replied nonchalantly, secretly delighted.
Subtle showing off is the deadliest!
The calmer you act, the better the showing off effect!
"Is this watch... really that rare and valuable?" Su Qingqing raised her eyebrows slightly and then said, "The materials do indeed look quite nice."
"I’m not too sure either, but it should match your assistant’s description."
"Of course, if Minister Su finds this watch appealing, I can give it to you."
Su Qingqing was just about to refuse when Ye Huan exclaimed:
"Mr. Bai, your watch... why is it fake!?"