Chapter 265 No Apologies Accepted Aside from Official Title

The next day, Sheng Weiwei opened her eyes to a message from Gu Chuan on her phone, asking her to meet.

She glanced at it and replied directly: "I have something to do, I have to go back now."

She didn't want to get involved in his relationship with Yang Xue anymore; everyone has their own way of living.

For him, it's already a bad ending.

In truth, he wasn't devoted to her, nor was he deeply in love with her; it was merely a man's unrequited desire.

She got up to pack her luggage, preparing to return to Haicheng, when her phone rang at an inopportune moment.

It's Director Lu.

"Weiwei, I have a client tonight, could you meet him for me?"

"Since you're in Ningcheng, his project seems promising. Could you sound him out for me and see if there's any possibility of collaboration? A lot of big names in the investment world have their eyes on his project."

"Okay." Sheng Weiwei rubbed her temples and reluctantly agreed.

The Sheng family's businesses extend into the financial sector, with an independent investment company that keeps a close eye on promising projects.

She immediately received a message from Director Lu on her phone. She then called Director Zhang and arranged a time for dinner that evening.

She stayed in the hotel all day and didn't go anywhere.

At lunchtime, the doorbell rang, and a waiter pushed out a food cart with several exquisite dishes, all of which were her favorites.

"Miss, this is a complimentary item from the hotel, please enjoy!"

Sheng Weiwei was a little puzzled, but didn't think much of it.

After eating, she fell asleep again.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the alarm clock rang. She got up, took a shower, put on some light makeup, changed into a smart blue business suit, and took a taxi to the Fanxing Hotel.

I didn't stay at Fanxing before because I wanted to be closer to my uncle's house.

The Vanguard Hotel is owned by the Huo family and is a global chain of seven-star hotels. Tonight's dinner party is destined to be anything but ordinary.

I heard that the heads of the three hottest emerging industries in Ningcheng are all meeting a bigwig in the financial world here tonight.

At 7 p.m., the waiter led her to the VIP deluxe room.

The noise stopped abruptly as soon as the door opened.

There were seven men sitting in the private room, and Sheng Weiwei's gaze immediately fell on the man in the main seat.

Bai Yu.

He was wearing a sharp black suit, with the collar of his light-colored shirt slightly open and no tie, exuding a nonchalant air of nobility.

The six men beside him all sat upright, their expressions tense.

The table was laden with a sumptuous spread of dishes, along with several opened bottles of baijiu (Chinese liquor).

Everyone's eyes lit up when they saw the woman walk in through the door.

The blue business suit perfectly accentuated her tall and well-proportioned figure, and her casually tied ponytail did not diminish her competence but instead added a touch of purity.

Beneath her elegant makeup lies an impeccable face; she is undeniably a great beauty.

"Miss Sheng!" Mr. Zhang was the first to react and quickly stood up. "Over here."

Sheng Weiwei nodded to him: "Mr. Zhang, hello, I am Sheng Weiwei, the deputy director of the business department of Sheng's Group. Today, I am here on behalf of Mr. Zhang to discuss the Zhixing Technology project with you."

"I'm sorry, Miss Sheng, it's a rare treat that Mr. Bai has graced Ningcheng with his presence today, so I can only trouble you to join me for a meal." Mr. Zhang rubbed his hands together, his face full of flattery. "Let's keep Mr. Bai company first, we can talk about our project later."

Sheng Weiwei said politely, "Mr. Zhang is entertaining distinguished guests, so I won't disturb you any longer. We can talk after you're finished. I can wait for you outside."

"Where did this pretty girl come from? Since you're here, please sit down."

Bai Yu suddenly spoke, his voice deep and magnetic.

Everyone was shocked. Who didn't know that President Bai never got close to strange women?

Today's gathering featured three company bosses, and even their secretaries were specially replaced with men.

"Mr. Bai, this is Miss Sheng," Mr. Zhang quickly introduced.

"This is Mr. Bai from Shengchuang Financial. Mr. Bai has hundreds of billions of yuan in funds at his disposal and is known as the 'God of Investment' in the investment circle. It is rare for him to grace Ningcheng with his presence. Miss Sheng, you are really lucky to be able to meet Mr. Bai in person."

"That's really good luck, Mr. Bai, hello." Sheng Weiwei greeted him politely but firmly.

"These two are, Mr. Mo and Mr. Fu."

Sheng Weiwei nodded to them: "Mr. Mo, Mr. Fu, hello."

"Sit down," Bai Yu said again.

Sheng Weiwei then sat down in the empty seat next to President Zhang.

Mr. Zhang immediately asked the waiter to pour him some wine.

"Let's start by toasting President Bai!" He stood up, holding a small glass of baijiu. "Welcome, President Bai, to Ningcheng! Let's drink together for the first time, and then we'll toast President Bai separately."

Upon hearing the sound, several men immediately stood up and raised their wine glasses.

Sheng Weiwei also stood up and picked up the cup of hot tea in front of her.

Upon seeing this, Mr. Zhang's expression immediately showed some displeasure: "Miss Sheng, you need to drink alcohol, how can you drink tea?"

"I'm sorry, I'm not a big drinker," Sheng Weiwei said with a professional smile.

“Miss Sheng is a sales elite, how could she not know how to drink? You’re underestimating President Bai.” President Zhang said half-jokingly and half-pressuringly, “Quickly, bring the wine glass.”

"Give her orange juice."

A clear, cold male voice rang out; it was Bai Yu.

Mr. Zhang was stunned. He quickly called over a waiter: "Quickly, bring orange juice!"

Then he smiled and raised his glass: "Come on, let's toast President Bai together!"

Everyone drank their drinks in one gulp, and only then did Bai Yu raise his hand, gesturing for everyone to sit down.

His gaze lingered on Sheng Weiwei, seemingly unnoticed.

President Mo and President Fu sat next to Bai Yu, seizing every opportunity to report on the project to him.

While attentively taking care of Sheng Weiwei, General Manager Zhang gave her a brief overview of the company's situation and mentioned that another project he had discussed with Director Lu was already under discussion within the company.

Sheng Weiwei listened attentively and nodded.

A moment later, the orange juice was delivered. Sheng Weiwei took it, picked it up, and drank a couple of sips.

Mr. Zhang caught a glimpse of Mr. Bai's gaze drifting over from the corner of his eye. He quickly picked up his glass of liquor and stood up.

"Mr. Bai, I salute you! Thank you for giving us this opportunity!"

Bai Yu picked up the wine cup, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

Sheng Weiwei picked up her chopsticks, took a couple of bites of food, and deliberately avoided looking at the man at the head of the table.

The atmosphere at the scene made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Mr. Zhang's male secretary was quite considerate; he took the initiative to chat with her and even used serving chopsticks to put food on her plate.

The three bosses took turns offering toasts, and Bai Yu accepted them all, one glass after another without changing his expression.

A thought suddenly popped into her mind: if Jiang Ting were here, would she have shielded him from the drinks?

How much he drinks is none of her business. She snapped out of her thoughts, picked up her orange juice, and took a few more sips.

"Miss Sheng, come here quickly and toast President Bai!" President Zhang suddenly beckoned to her. It turned out that President Bai had been glancing at the beautiful woman!

Sheng Weiwei put down her chopsticks and stood up.

A sudden wave of dizziness washed over me, followed by a strange heat rising from my lower abdomen.

Her cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

She shook her head, thinking the private room was too stuffy, and carried the orange juice toward Bai Yu.

As soon as she walked to his side, her legs went weak, and she sat down on him without warning.

With a "bang," Bai Yu reacted quickly, firmly supporting her waist with one hand and catching the cup she was about to drop with the other.

She shook her dizzy head and whispered in his ear, "My head is spinning."

The scene fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone was shocked; this woman was incredibly bold!

How dare she pretend to be drunk! She even sat directly on President Bai's lap!

If you're going to pretend to be drunk, at least drink a glass of liquor. Pretending to be drunk while holding a glass of orange juice, that's such a terrible acting skill!

Bai Yu lowered his eyes, looking at the woman in his arms with her flushed cheeks and dazed eyes, his brows furrowing tightly.

Something's not right.

His face instantly darkened, turning as cold as ice.

"Whose person is this? Has anyone claimed him?"

Mr. Zhang put down his wine glass, quickly stepped forward, and bowed and scraped.

"Mr. Bai, Miss Sheng has only been in the workforce for a short time. I just wanted to bring her here to broaden her horizons. I didn't expect her to offend you. It's all my fault, my fault."

"She came here specifically for me. I'll take good care of her tonight, so please don't trouble yourself, Mr. Bai. She must have been craving something and secretly drank a glass of baijiu, which is why she's so drunk."

Mr. Zhang smiled and reached out to help the person.

Bai Yu's assistant, Yang Fan, immediately reached out and stopped him.

Bai Yu's voice was devoid of any warmth as he asked, "Who handled the glass of orange juice she drank just now?"

At Assistant Yang's glance, two bodyguards in black immediately stepped forward and closed the door to the private room.

Finally, the verdict was announced.

It was Mr. Zhang's bespectacled, petite secretary who added something to the orange juice.

I had planned to take everyone away smoothly after the banquet, but I didn't expect that I would add too much food.

Her attack came on prematurely.

"Make your move," Assistant Yang coldly ordered.

The two bodyguards grabbed the half-finished glass of orange juice that Sheng Weiwei had drunk, pried open the four-eyed man's chin, and poured it all down his throat.

Bai Yu scooped up the person in his arms and walked straight out.

He stopped at the door and left without turning his head.

"Detain them for two hours, break their legs, and then send them to the police station."

"Yes." The bodyguard stood respectfully outside the door.

"Ah! Mr. Bai! Mr. Bai, don't go! It's all a misunderstanding!" Mr. Zhang shouted from behind.

His secretary, the bespectacled guy, suddenly rushed over like a madman as the drug took effect, hugging him and kissing him passionately.

The scene was extremely offensive.

Bai Yu anxiously carried the person and went straight to the presidential suite on the top floor.

With a "bang," the door closed, and he gently placed her on the soft bed.

Like a lost koala, Sheng Weiwei clung to him in distress, kissing him haphazardly while trying to undress him.

"I want...it hurts..."

Bai Yu's Adam's apple bobbed violently. He grabbed her fidgeting little hand with one large hand and picked up his phone with the other.

"Sheng Weiwei, don't move." His voice was terribly hoarse. "Can you take responsibility for me?"

With her eyes half-closed, she nodded and leaned in to kiss his neck.

“Sheng Weiwei,” he pressed her shoulders, forcing her to look at him, “Do you want me to be your husband? Otherwise, I’m leaving.”

She nodded obediently, clinging to him eagerly, and uttered two words: "I want you."

She was losing patience and started biting and nibbling at him.

Bai Yu looked at her like this and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

Finally, he moved.

He rolled over and pinned her beneath him, showering her with passionate kisses.

......

the next day,

Sheng Weiwei slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was a well-defined chest with honey-colored skin, smooth lines, and a sense of power.

Looking further up, you see the man's Adam's apple bobbing, and a stunningly handsome face.

Bai Yu?

Her brain went blank for three seconds.

Then, she suddenly lowered her head.

She was completely naked under the covers!

Bai Yu's hand was domineeringly wrapped around her waist.

Sheng Weiwei's pupils constricted.

What happened?

She only remembers drinking a glass of orange juice yesterday, and then... then she blacked out?

She suddenly raised her leg and kicked him with all her might.

"Get out of my way!"

Before her feet even touched him, a large, hot hand swiftly grabbed her snow-white ankle.

The man was very strong; he squeezed her so hard her bones ached.

Bai Yu opened his eyes, his deep gaze still hazy with sleepiness.

His gaze swept over her without any attempt to hide it, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

Sheng Weiwei's cheeks flushed bright red. She quickly pulled the blanket over herself and wrapped it tightly, leaving only her fiery eyes showing.

"Bai Yu! You took advantage of someone in distress? You have no shame!"

Bai Yu curled his lips into a smile, his voice hoarse from the early morning, yet carrying a hint of mockery.

Are you sure you're the victim?

Sheng Weiwei was stunned. "What do you mean?"

Bai Yu didn't say anything, but simply released her ankle and slowly picked up the phone from the bedside table.

He opened a video and showed it directly to her.

On the screen, a woman was clinging to him like a koala, kissing and nibbling at his mouth, her small hands groping around his body, impatiently trying to peel off his clothes.

The woman was still mumbling incoherently.

"I want you..."

In the end, she actually agreed to take responsibility for him and even agreed to let him be her husband.

When Sheng Weiwei looked at the crazy woman in the video, all the color drained from her face instantly.

Is this...is this her?

Depend on!

She's had an accident!

Sheng Weiwei cleared her throat, and her arrogant demeanor immediately subsided.

She managed an awkward yet polite smile.

"I'm sorry, I...actually lost my composure yesterday. Could you...send me this video?"

"For you?"

Bai Yu sneered, staring intently at her, making her feel uneasy.

“Sheng Weiwei, you forced yourself on me yesterday. I suffered great psychological trauma, and this is the evidence.”

Sheng Weiwei's eye twitched.

She tentatively suggested, "How about I give you compensation, 1000 yuan?"

"1000 yuan?" Bai Yu's voice rose.

What's wrong with this woman's thinking? Does she think he's only worth 1000 yuan? Does she want to get away with it?

Sheng Weiwei gritted her teeth and decided to go all out.

"How about I kowtow to you?"

Bai Yu's face turned completely black.

He stared at her, each word spoken with conviction.

"I will not accept any apology except for a formal title."

Sheng Weiwei: ...

Ultimately, the two sides couldn't reach an agreement, and Sheng Weiwei gritted her teeth and "compensated" him once before she could leave the room.

After leaving the hotel, she fled back to Haicheng alone.

She blacklisted Bai Yu's phone number, WeChat, and all his contact information.

Back at the Sheng family home, the living room lights were on, and Gu Xingnian was waiting for her.

Seeing that she was in low spirits, Gu Xingnian still pushed a test report in front of her.

"The report is out. Tuantuan and Yuanyuan have a gene mutation and are allergic to anesthetics."

"Yu Yu has not yet discovered any problems."

Sheng Weiwei's fingertip stopped on the report. She couldn't understand the technical terms, but the few words summarizing it felt like a red-hot branding iron, burning her eyes instantly until they turned red.

Ultimately, she inherited the genes from the Bai family.

"Don't worry." Gu Xingnian held her cold hand. "The babies are healthy in every other way. I've developed an anesthetic that targets the Bai family's genes, so if anything happens, we'll have a way to deal with it."

Gu Xingnian paused, looking at her, "Bai Yu... doesn't know about this yet. Are you planning to tell him?"

Sheng Weiwei tugged at the corners of her mouth, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"I will never forgive him until he admits he is Zhan Xiao."

"The child's affairs are none of his business."

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear, carrying a resolute and ruthless edge.

Gu Xingnian sighed, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but don't be too hard on yourself, try to be happy."

"At least, knowing that Zhan Xiao is still alive is the best news, isn't it?"

These words touched the softest spot in Sheng Weiwei's heart.

She lowered her eyes and nodded.

"Yes."

His being alive is more important than anything else.

He can choose how he lives, using Bai Yu's identity, or something else entirely.

And she can choose whether or not to forgive.

This is her right.

Gu Xingnian added, "I haven't told Mom yet. You can tell her when you're ready."

Sheng Weiwei hummed in agreement, her heart heavy, as if filled with a large wad of water-soaked cotton, making it hard to breathe.

That evening, Fu Beichen came and took Gu Xingnian and the child back home.

The man was tall and upright, easily holding the sleeping Yu Yu in one arm, and steadily holding Gu Xingnian's hand with the other, as they strolled slowly along the riverbank.

The river breeze ruffled Gu Xingnian's hair, and Fu Beichen noticed that she looked preoccupied.

"What's wrong?" His deep voice sounded especially reassuring in the night.

Gu Xingnian stopped and looked up at him. "You knew all along that Zhan Xiao was your brother?"

Fu Beichen was taken aback for a moment, then understood.

"Did it explode?"

He had guessed this day would come, but he didn't expect Sheng Weiwei to act so quickly.

Gu Xingnian frowned. "Weiwei is very upset. This is a difficult situation to resolve."

Fu Beichen simply said, "You know that your older brother has a special identity, and many things are confidential. Every step he takes is like dancing on the edge of a knife. He has his own reasons."

"However, he really loves Vivi."

Gu Xingnian nodded, but in her heart, the scales still tipped in favor of her sister.

"Then let him be punished. He won't be able to acknowledge the child until Weiwei is appeased."

She changed the subject, "Is there any news about Qingning?"

Fu Beichen said, "My men went to the location indicated, but they didn't find the energy source on the badge. A group of people from an organization are gathering at the F country's border. It seems they've discovered some clues. Shen Yuan has already given chase."

Gu Xingnian's eyes were filled with worry. "Perhaps only Qingning knows the secret of that badge. I hope she can come back safely."

Fu Beichen reached out and pulled her into his arms, using his body to shield her from the river wind.

His shoulders were broad and warm.

"She will definitely come back safely. In a few days, we will go to F country, and I will also send people there to gather information."

"Okay." Gu Xingnian nodded. "Let's go back. It's windy, and Yu Yu might catch a cold."

"Okay." Fu Beichen took her hand and turned to walk back.

As soon as they entered the room, Fu Beichen carefully placed Yu Yu in the crib.

Just as he straightened up, his phone vibrated in his pocket.

He took out his phone, and the screen lit up with a newly received text message.

"Brother Beichen, I've discovered a huge secret. In exchange, can you help me?"

That's right, it's Jiang Kexin, who escaped from prison...