Chapter 279 The Boss's Benevolence
The night was as still as water, the moon was bright and the stars were few.
Perhaps because she slept too much during the day, Bailu lay in bed, counting sheep for a long time but still couldn't fall asleep.
My body should have recovered quite a bit. Although I'm still a little weak, at least my mind is clear.
But when she tried to recall last night, she couldn't remember anything. It was as if a thick white fog was blocking out all the images, preventing her from seeing anything at all.
Bai Lu intuitively forgot something very important.
I want to hypnotize myself to retrieve the memories of last night.
Just as I relaxed my mind, let go of everything, and entered a meditative state, I heard soft footsteps in the room.
The footsteps reached the bedside and stopped.
Xiao Cheng looked at the girl on the bed with her eyes closed, slowly reached out and touched her forehead.
Normal temperature.
Cheeks – at room temperature.
Neck – room temperature.
Arm – at room temperature.
In the dark room, a sliver of starlight shone through the transparent roof tiles, illuminating the girl's fair and flawless face. Her cheeks were slightly pink, and her body temperature was normal. The redness was not due to illness, but rather from being covered up. The blanket had already covered her up to her neck.
Xiao Cheng pulled the bed back to its normal position, sat quietly on the edge of the bed for a while, then got up and left.
“Acheng…”
A girl's drowsy, lazy voice sounded behind me, as if she were lost in her sleep.
Xiao Cheng turned around and saw that the girl, who should have been sleeping peacefully, had a slight frown on her brow, and her hand, which had been under the covers, was now visible.
He returned to the bedside, took her hand and put it back under the covers, then took off his shoes and got into bed.
She was like a sick, fragile kitten in need of protection, and soon snuggled into his arms.
When the gentle pats on her back came down to lull her to sleep, her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and her breathing gradually became even and long.
Looking at the sleeping face of the girl in his arms, Xiao Cheng's eyes gradually grew sleepy and slowly closed.
Completely unaware, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
...
The background of Tian Shang Dance Hall is very mysterious. Zhang San and Li Si had people investigate for two days but couldn't find any information. Even Luo Shiliu's connections couldn't find out who was behind it.
Bai Lu told Xiao Cheng not to pursue the matter further. She said she wanted to drink the alcohol herself, and it wasn't poisoning; she just had a strong reaction after drinking. Everyone else was fine, but she was the only one who had an issue. Even if the matter were resolved openly, she wouldn't be in the right.
Most importantly, in Xiao Cheng's memory, Bai Lu had never met the behind-the-scenes owner of the Tian Shang Dance Hall.
Although Xiao Cheng had visited Tianshang many times for work, the Tianshang employees treated him with great courtesy.
The boss behind the scenes has never shown his face.
Moreover, in the crackdown twenty years later, all four major forces collapsed, but Tian Shang was unharmed.
Tian Shang Dance Hall is not only located in Pingcheng, but also has chain stores in the outer city and even in the city center.
The entertainment industry is a murky place, especially the entertainment venues that have developed in this era. It's impossible to say that they are as clean as clear water; it's more like a mix of good and bad.
The economy of Nanshi is monopolized by four major forces, yet Tianshang manages to remain neutral and unscathed during the crackdown, demonstrating the complexity of the forces behind it.
When Xiao Cheng opened his shop, Tian Shang sent him a gift, but it was just to save face. If Xiao Cheng ruined that face, he would definitely be in trouble. Ultimately, it was not a good idea at the moment.
Keeping a low profile is the best approach for Xiao Cheng right now.
Xiao Cheng respected Bai Lu's choice; she said she wouldn't pursue the matter, so she wouldn't.
Zhang San and Li Si, who were eager to make their moves, were disappointed once again. They discovered something both terrifying and normal.
The big boss has become kind.
From a legal perspective, this is a very dangerous signal, as it will greatly reduce the deterrent effect on the outside world.
But for the righteous path, it's perfectly normal.
This is how ordinary people live their lives.
Wang Hao held a one-month celebration for his child, and Xiao Cheng, Bai Lu, and Xiao Wei all attended, each giving a gift of 200 yuan.
Xiao Cheng had already told Wang Hao that Bai Lu's body had not fully recovered and she should not go to help.
Bai Lu was Wang Hao's son's savior. Even if Xiao Cheng hadn't given the order, Wang Hao wouldn't have asked his benefactor to help. He could just have her come for dinner on time.
Chen Chunli disliked everyone, and when guests came, she didn't entertain them; she just lay on the bed playing with the children.
Everyone knows her temper, and they also know that she almost died from childbirth and hasn't recovered yet.
Getting angry with her is just making things harder for myself. I can't be bothered to argue with her. Looking at the children makes me feel better.
Newborn babies are the cutest, innocent and naive, and they're the best cure for any unhappiness.
Wang Cuihua was delighted watching the baby blow bubbles, and without thinking, she blurted out, "The child is so cute. I hope he won't look like you when he grows up."
Chen Chunli's fiery temper flared instantly: "It's better for someone like me to be unable to have children than for you to be unable to have children. If you say another word of nonsense and curse my child, I'll slap you to death!"
Wang Cuihua still vividly remembered being slapped by Chen Chunli before, and instinctively hid behind Bai Lu.
Chen Chunli dared not hit Bai Lu, no matter who she was. She was afraid of Bai Lu and also afraid of being killed by Xiao Cheng.
Bai Lu was indeed everyone's trump card. Wang Cuihua hid behind her, and Chen Chunli stopped watching her.
Although Xiao Wei likes cute little babies, he has no expectations for his nephew.
Bai Lu's serious illness a few days ago terrified him. Childbirth is so dangerous, he couldn't imagine how sick Bai Lu would become after giving birth to his nephew.
Sister-in-law, you shouldn't have any more children. You should focus on your studies.
As the college entrance examination approached, Bai Lu brought gifts to the school and found the original owner's teacher.
The teacher seemed to have known she would come, and took her directly to the principal's office for tea.
The principal said that the admission ticket had been taken care of, and even opened the locked drawer on the spot to give it to her.
His tone was very kind and friendly, not at all like he was talking to a student whose grades were so bad they were dragging the class down.
Although Bai Lu had doubts, the principal didn't say anything, so she didn't ask too many questions. After giving the gift and thanking him, she went home.
When the students who were taking a break in the teaching building saw this, they all stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
"Isn't that Bailu? What's she doing at school? Wasn't she already expelled?"
After Lan Caiying finished speaking, she looked at Zhou Jiayi beside her and asked, "Could Bai Lu be here to reinstate her student status?"
During a nighttime stroll through Pingcheng on the Dragon Boat Festival, when they mentioned that Bai Lu had been expelled, Xiao Cheng's confident denial made Lan Caiying wonder if Bai Lu had already been reinstated.
But it was just a suspicion, and she forgot about it the next day. Unexpectedly, Bai Lu actually came to the school before the college entrance examination.
Zhou Jiayi still felt lingering fear when she recalled the night on the dragon boat when Xiao Cheng suddenly appeared and took Bai Lu away, causing her and Li Shuixian to fall into the river and almost drown.
However, his expression instantly turned disdainful, and he looked at Bai Lu's figure walking further and further away downstairs with an arrogant and mocking gaze.
"So what if her student status is reinstated? With her terrible grades, taking the college entrance exam will only make her look even more ridiculous."
The two henchmen chimed in, "Before the exam, he was still a decent person, but after the exam, he's definitely a hopeless academic failure!"
"The last place undoubtedly belongs to Bailu!"
"Since Bai Lu isn't afraid of losing face, then we don't need to save face for her. After the exam, let her experience the consequences of being the last-place loser."
"She has nowhere to cry."
Hahaha~
(End of this chapter)
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