Chapter 140
"Your Peach Blossom Wine, once tasted, is unforgettable." Bai Chang put down his cup and looked at Ling Wu with a gentle smile.
Ling Wu also put down her cup and said, "You flatter me, sir."
At this moment, the lanterns outside the Yiyou Tower gently swayed.
Sensing this, Bai Chang stood up, the hem of his white robe tracing a smooth arc. He bowed to Ling Wu and said, "In that case, I shall take my leave now. Please continue with your business, my lord."
A hint of disappointment was hidden in his slightly lowered eyes.
Lingwu stood up and nodded to him. After he disappeared from the spot, the door slowly opened. Lingwu sighed softly, put the wine away, and put the teacups back on.
There are too many spirits; when Yan Wang returns, we must discuss this matter with him.
Although she doesn't need to rest, the souls always fall into unbearable pain while waiting.
Ling Wu looked up at the person entering the hall. She was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with long, slightly curly hair and a few strands of hair falling on both sides of her face. Her pure and innocent appearance was immediately apparent.
She bowed and knelt, performing a graceful kneeling gesture, saying, "Greetings, Lady Meng Po."
Only after a gentle force lifted her up did she take the teacup in front of her.
Lingwu opened one side of the bamboo slip, closed it in an instant, and then asked with a smile:
What is your long-cherished wish?
Her hands trembled slightly as she held the teacup, and her voice was very soft: "I hope you can protect her, sir."
Seeing Ling Wu nod, she couldn't help but let out a smile, "Thank you, my lord!"
She came from an ordinary background, lost her parents at a young age, and was often bullied at school because of her timid nature.
One day, on her way home soaking wet, she ran into the school's toughest girl, who then took good care of her.
Although she always complained about her, she saw it all and knew that her older sister was doing all this for her own good.
The eldest sister is beautiful, comes from a good family, and has a straightforward personality. In the end, she was able to enter the top art academy in the country.
Under the protection of her older sister, she achieved excellent grades and applied to the same university as her when filling out her college application.
However, being timid and afraid of being looked at by others, she gradually disappeared into the crowd, while the eldest sister became a shining star.
Even so, the eldest sister would still give her pointers.
But her good fortune didn't last long; the eldest sister fell in love with a popular young actor during filming.
Because that popular young actor participated in a live survival variety show, the older sister brought her along to become a guest on that show.
Later, while recording a variety show, she accidentally ate poisonous mushrooms and was sent to the hospital. On the same day, the "big sister" accidentally fell into the sea, and the popular young actor risked his life to save her.
From then on, the eldest sister became the most popular young actor's mad admirer.
Little did the eldest sister know that the popular young man was the same one who had bullied her in school and had been taught a lesson by her.
That's why, when the popular young actor fell deeply in love with the older female boss, he treated her as an object of casual humiliation.
Although the eldest sister was sober, she still couldn't help but succumb to temptation. Afterwards, she was deeply embroiled in public opinion storms involving accusations of being a "mistress" and "bullying."
When the popular young actor and another female guest on a variety show officially announced their relationship, the "big sister" attempted suicide by cutting her wrists, but was fortunately saved by her.
Just as the eldest sister was gradually recovering from her heartbreak, she was involved in a car accident.
The eldest sister completely broke down and jumped off the top floor.
In her next life, she still couldn't stop it from succeeding.
"allow."
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"Ding-dong—" A WeChat message notification sound rang out.
But those slender, fair hands didn't pick up the phone; instead, they continued to carefully arrange the wrapped bouquet.
The phone on the table kept ringing.
A moment later, the owner of the phone slowly put down the bouquet, turned around, carefully washed his hands, and took off his blue and white apron.
"Ding-dong," "Ding-dong," "Ding-dong," the message notifications kept coming in.
Those fair and delicate hands picked up the phone, opened the pinned WeChat account, and a series of green voice messages popped up before their eyes.
"You little crybaby, what exactly does Nan Zhi mean? Does she like me or not? She's so cold to me one minute and so warm the next. If this keeps up, I'm really going to go crazy!"
"He also participated in a survival reality show. Do you think I should participate too? I heard it's on an island, and it's broadcast live the whole time, and we can't communicate with the outside world. I'd be so anxious if I went there!"
"And another thing, I saw Bai Yuxia on the list the production team gave me. They have so many fans who ship them as a couple. What if they hit it off again this time?"
"Little crybaby, are you tending to the plants again? I've already told you I treat you like a little sister, and Mom and Dad say the same thing. You don't need to go to the flower shop every day..."
She paused here, then sighed, "Little crybaby, come with me, I need your help."
Below are the contracts and guest lists she posted.
Ling Wu's expression remained unchanged as she replied with an "okay".
Just as she put down her phone, a bell rang at the door. Lingwu lowered her eyes, picked up the flowers, and then stepped forward.
The newcomer smelled of mint and exuded an air of nobility. He wore a black suit and had handsome, aloof features, like a proud and cold pine tree in the mountains.
"Hello, I'm here to pick up the flowers Mrs. Xin ordered." He seemed somewhat helpless.
Lingwu nodded and picked up the wrapped flowers, a perfect smile curving her lips and her eyes crinkling.
The red roses in the bouquet were very beautiful, with their petals unfolding layer upon layer.
Against the backdrop of dark cellophane, the slender, white fingers and the vibrant red roses create a striking contrast.
The impact was extremely strong.
The man paused for a moment upon seeing this, but only for a second, before taking the flowers from Ling Wu's hand.
The rich scent of roses wafts over you, followed by a subtle, cool fragrance that seeps into your very bones.
Ling Wu looked away from the flowers before speaking to the man: "I didn't expect President Xin to come to the flower shop to pick up the flowers in person."
Xin Li tightened her grip on the bouquet.
The woman in front of me had long, slightly wavy hair, like seaweed swaying in the deep sea. She wore a red dress with a beige knitted cardigan that reached her calves.
The pale golden sunlight shone through the glass, leaving dappled patterns around her, making the girl's skin appear even whiter and more delicate, as if it could be broken with a touch.
Xin Li composed himself and suddenly understood why his mother had insisted that he come to pick up the flowers in person today.
However, the stunningly beautiful florist in front of me wore a silver four-leaf clover necklace around her collarbone. It was an old design from many years ago and is no longer for sale.
His thoughts were fleeting, and his gaze lingered on the necklace for only a moment.
That necklace was custom-made, and the reason its owner has still worn it after all these years is either because they cherish the past, or...
It holds great commemorative significance for her.
I just don't know if this means family? Friends? Or, a lover?
Xin Li suppressed his chaotic thoughts and nodded to Ling Wu, "I happened to have some free time today, so I came." After a slight pause, he added, "The flowers are very beautiful."
The man's voice was low and husky, like a fine, mellow wine.
Lingwu didn't reply, only smiled at him, and then picked up the scissors and cut flower branches and leaves from the table.
After Lingwu finished tidying up, she saw him still standing there holding the bouquet of roses.
Upon seeing this, Xin Li lowered his cold eyes slightly, concealing the emotions within them.
He asked hesitantly, "How do I pay?"
Ling Wu paused slightly, then chuckled, "Madam Xin has already paid."
"Sorry, I didn't know... Thank you," Xin Li replied indifferently, then turned and left.
His back was straight, and he walked hurriedly, as if he were in a hurry.
Ling Wu turned to the side, watching the man get into the car and drive away, the smile on her lips deepening.
This is Xin Li, the current president of the Xin Group, the biggest investor in that survival reality show.
Thinking of this, Ling Wu opened her phone and glanced at the date; she had been in this world for almost a week.
Xinli's mother had come here to take shelter from the rain that day, and the two had a pleasant conversation. From then on, she came every day without fail to buy a bouquet of flowers.
Sometimes it's gardenias, sometimes daisies, sometimes lilies, but this is the first time I've seen such a vibrant rose.
On that special day, she didn't come; instead, she said she had something to do and asked someone else to come and get it.
But unexpectedly, the person beside him was Xin Li.
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