"Are you planning to attend my father's birthday party empty-handed?"
Bai Shu's playful eyes made Du Wenqing feel a little embarrassed. He was raised by his mother who worked as a laundryman for others and he didn't have much money.
I just took office and didn't receive any salary. I had to rely on Bai Shu's support to entertain colleagues and take care of the official affairs.
The money originally intended for buying gifts was used to pay for the lunch at Tianxiang Restaurant, and it was still not enough. Everyone chipped in to pay for the meal.
He originally thought that he could coax Bai Shu with a few nice words, but he didn't expect that things would develop in a direction that he couldn't control...
"Miss Bai, I didn't come here empty-handed. There's still some time before the dinner, so I just came to catch up with you first."
Du Wenqing couldn't think of any excuses for a moment. It seemed that Bai Shu had been pestering him to offer her all her love for him.
She helped him arrange everything before the imperial examination, and after he became the top scorer, she also spent money to help him gain a firm foothold in the officialdom.
But he never seemed to come to her on his own initiative...
"Mr. Du, you're probably drunk. What can we possibly talk about? I'm afraid you and Su Yunxi have more to talk about."
Bai Shu couldn't help but find it funny. Didn't Du Wenqing realize that she actually had the initiative in their relationship?
As long as Bai Shu calls a halt to this mindless pursuit, who among the aristocratic families in Beijing will know who Du Wenqing is?
"Shu'er, you misunderstood. There's nothing wrong between Xi'er and me. We haven't had much communication privately. If you don't believe me, ask my colleagues."
Du Wenqing suddenly gained confidence after hearing this. It turned out that Bai Shu was jealous.
He did like delicate and weak girls like Su Yunxi, but his mother preferred Bai Shu, the daughter of the prime minister, and he couldn't give up on her now.
"Yes, Brother Du is very busy on weekdays and has no time to waste on petty love affairs."
"Brother Du just won't waste time on Su Yunxi."
"Who is Su Yunxi? We've never met her."
"That's right, Brother Du often mentions Miss Bai to us, and he always speaks in praise of her!"
“…”
The young men around Du Wenqing immediately spoke well of him.
They had long seen the strength and financial resources of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and were used to eating and drinking with Du Wenqing at the Tianxiang Restaurant. Every time, there were girls playing the piano for them, which was really fun.
Today, they were suddenly asked to pay the bill, and they suddenly realized how luxurious their previous life was. They must hold on to Bai Shu, this thigh of theirs!
"Mr. Du, if you continue to talk nonsense, don't blame me for being rude. I don't care about what happens between you and others. And you gentlemen, please be careful with your words. I, Bai Shu, am not a pushover."
[I'm really impressed! I've never seen such a greasy man! I want to call the police!]
[Susu, don't be angry. There are no police officers in this world, but we can beat them up!]
The system was almost amused by Du Wenqing's narcissism...
"Okay, okay, don't be upset. Let's go now. I'll come visit again during the dinner."
Du Wenqing was not anxious about Bai Shu's betrayal, but was even more excited. His vanity suddenly exploded.
The two young ladies in the Prime Minister's Mansion are all fascinated by him. Isn't this something worth showing off?
"You are not welcome at the Prime Minister's Mansion, and you are not needed to cause trouble for my father at the dinner party."
Bai Shu knew that it was the original body who sent the invitation to Du Wenqing, but so what?
If she regrets it now, who can say anything?
Youlan looked at her young lady with admiration, thinking that she was truly beautiful!
This is completely different from her previous image of a good girl in front of the master and the mistress, which makes people feel both relieved and surprised!
[Susu is so domineering! Tongzi is crazy about you, crazy about you, and will bang his head against the wall for you! ]
Bai Shu felt like the system was going to twist in her mind...
[Humph, he's still a little too young in front of me!]
"What do you mean? Are you trying to completely draw a line between you and me?"
Du Wenqing originally wanted to tell Bai Shu not to go too far, and that he could still accept a bit of tsundereness.
But he didn't expect that Xiao Moqing, who never got involved in worldly affairs, had been standing silently by the side. He could only restrain himself a little.
"I think what I just said is very clear. Mr. Du and I have no connection. I may have made some foolish mistakes in the past, but I won't do that in the future. I hope Mr. Du will respect himself."
After Bai Shu finished speaking, she wanted to turn around and go back home. She didn't want to listen to this greasy man's whining anymore.
"Miss Bai, are you serious?"
Du Wenqing didn't expect Bai Shu to say this. He felt that no matter how noble her status was, she couldn't be so willful.
Su Yunxi is softer in character. Her only shortcoming is her low status, but she is also easier to control.
"Goodbye."
"Sorry for wasting your time, let's go in."
Bai Shu no longer gave Du Wenqing a glance, and instead invited Xiao Moqing into the house.
Youlan glared at Du Wenqing fiercely. It would be best if her young lady could figure it out!
[Susu, your little maid glared at the wimpy guy like a pufferfish, and it's actually quite cute!]
As soon as the system finished speaking, Bai Shu and Xiao Moqing glanced at Youlan and Du Wenqing at the same time. Well, they do look quite similar.
"Really? That's a pretty good description, but I think 'softie' is a better description!"
Bai Shu didn't notice that Xiao Moqing had the same reaction as herself, but the system felt something was wrong...
"you--"
Only Du Wenqing was left standing awkwardly at the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion. He wanted to go forward to stop her but couldn't let go of his pride. He also didn't want to let it go if he didn't stop her.
He could only secretly pray that Bai Shu was just throwing a tantrum this time, and that she would apologize in a few days and become the little follower who was obsessed with him again...
"Brother Du, what are you doing here?"
"Yes, hurry up and catch up, Miss Bai has you in her heart!"
"Did you do something wrong? You need to comfort her now!"
"This is the gate of the Prime Minister's residence. You should at least give the girl some respect!"
“…”
Seeing Du Wenqing standing there stupidly, several young men who often hung out with him got furious. They had just paid real money to the Tianxiang Restaurant.
Tianxiang Restaurant is the most luxurious and expensive restaurant in the capital. These newly appointed officials cannot afford it.
Du Wenqing had said that the money was a loan from him, but everyone knew it clearly: his confidence came from Bai Shu. If they offended her, they wouldn't get a penny back...
"What's the rush? This meal is already my treat, so naturally I won't let you guys pay. Come with me to my house later to get the money."
Du Wenqing cursed these people who curry favor with the powerful in his heart.
He spent a lot of time and energy but failed to make friends with the high-ranking officials. He finally waited until the Prime Minister was a little willing to accept him, but unexpectedly, Bai Shu had another problem.
Unconsciously, he always felt that something seemed out of control.
…
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