Lin Zhenzhen followed him to the rooftop.
After confirming that no one was around, Bai Qingfeng immediately reached out and grabbed Lin Zhenzhen's shoulder excitedly.
“Zhenzhen, I’ve always known how you feel. It’s just that I always thought you were still young and immature, and I was afraid you would change your mind in the future, so I never told you these things.”
He looked exhausted, his eyes were bloodshot, and his mouth was covered in stubble, as if he had been tormented by trivial matters.
Lin Zhenzhen effortlessly broke free from his grasp and said softly, "Brother Bai, you look very tired and need to rest. Why don't we talk later?"
"No!" Bai Qingfeng grabbed her arm. "Zhenzhen, there's no time. Listen to me. The Bai family is in dire straits and may not survive this ordeal. I've never asked you for anything before, but I'm begging you to help me this time."
Lin Zhenzhen looked at him and asked uncertainly, "How can I help you?"
"Marry me."
"Only if the Ning family and the Bai family form a marriage alliance and invest in the Longjing Lake project will we have any hope of turning things around."
Disappointment gradually appeared in Lin Zhenzhen's eyes. She lowered her head and whispered, "Are you using me?"
Bai Qingfeng regained a sliver of reason, but thinking of the piles of court summons at home, he gritted his teeth and continued to plead.
"It's not about taking advantage of you. I genuinely like you too. You wouldn't want to see my father become a prisoner, would you? He's always loved you the most."
The system popped up: [Host, the male lead's informant is nearby. As long as you agree to his request, his jealousy level will immediately be maxed out, and the male lead will definitely turn evil. Then you can make a fortune and head to the next small world.]
Lin Zhenzhen slowly pried his fingers apart and pulled her hand away.
"I'm sorry, Brother Bai, I can't agree to that."
“Zhenzhen…” Bai Qingfeng looked at her with disappointment, “I never thought you could be so heartless.”
"I did not accept your proposal because marriage is a sacred and very important thing to me. I do not want to tarnish it, nor do I want to make myself a bargaining chip for the Bai family in the business world."
That's not what I meant. I just need to...
"No need to explain, I know everything."
Lin Zhenzhen bit her lip: "Don't worry, I will do my best to help you. Wait for my news."
Bai Qingfeng, who had been at the center of controversy for days, suddenly appeared at the school and took Ning Zhen away. This news quickly spread throughout the entire Sacred Heart campus.
Ignoring the pointing and whispering of others, Lin Zhenzhen walked down the corridor with her head held high.
The system is puzzled: "Why did you do this when you could have completed the task more easily and quickly?"
Lin Zhenzhen asked calmly, "[Tell me, how many points of jealousy does Tan Bei have left?]"
"[2 o'clock!]" the system frantically popped up in my mind, "[Maybe you can max it out if you agree to marry Bai Qingfeng.]"
Lin Zhenzhen laughed: [Right, you said maybe, what if it doesn't happen? Marriage is already the ultimate way to make Tan Bei jealous. If I still can't reach the maximum level after getting married, should I get a divorce and marry another man?]
Well, that's true, so what do you want to do?
Lin Zhenzhen did not answer; she went straight back to the Ning family by car.
Tan Bei sat in the living room, still wearing his usual warm and gentle expression.
But for some reason, Lin Zhenzhen always felt that she could see his true emotions through that outer shell.
It's obvious he's in a good mood today.
Lin Zhenzhen ignored him and went upstairs in her slippers.
She entered Ning Xiong's study and entered Ning Zhen's birthday into one of the safes.
The safe opened with a click, revealing several stacks of documents inside. She rummaged through them and finally found what she was looking for.
What are you looking for?
Tan Bei appeared behind her without her noticing. With a stern face, he took the documents from her hands.
After seeing the words clearly, his face immediately darkened.
What do you intend to do with this?
Lin Zhenzhen snatched the share subscription agreement back and said irritably, "It has nothing to do with you."
She turned to go downstairs, but Tan Bei stopped her.
His eyes drooped slightly, burning with a hint of anger.
"Uncle Ning told me to take good care of you. I can't watch you be so stupid, getting sold out and still helping to count the money."
"Let me go!" Lin Zhenzhen struggled for a while, but his figure remained as steady as a rock.
"I'm going to use my own shares to save the Bai family. This money is originally mine, and I'll talk to Dad properly. Can you step aside for now?"
[Jealousy level: 19/20]
"Use it to save the Bai family?" Tan Bei scoffed, looking up at Lin Zhenzhen. "Did Bai Qingfeng tell you to do this? Using a woman's money to save lives, he really has guts."
Ning Zhen had expected that upon hearing her sarcastic remarks about Bai Qingfeng, she would fly into a rage as usual and immediately retort.
Unexpectedly, she remained silent for a long time, then lowered her head and slumped weakly into a chair.
"Brother Bai proposed to me today, but I rejected him."
"Why?" Tan Bei asked, pretending not to know.
“I don’t know either. When I was a kid, a group of us kids would play house together, and I would always pester him to be the groom while I played the bride. Becoming his wife has always been my dream.”
Lin Zhenzhen looked lost and muttered to herself, "But only now do I realize that my feelings for Brother Bai don't seem to be love."
Tan Bei's hand froze for a few seconds. He looked at Lin Zhenzhen, a glint of light in his eyes.
"But no matter what, I have to help him. Uncle Bai treats me like his own son. Now that the Bai family is in trouble, I can't stand idly by."
“You can’t help them.” Tan Bei said calmly. “Everyone is avoiding the Bai family like the plague right now. Even if you sell your shares, it will only be a drop in the ocean.”
"Then what should we do? Just sit and do nothing?"
Lin Zhenzhen was so angry that she started pounding Tan Bei's chest with her hands. He let her push him, his expression calm but he did not resist.
After a long silence, Tanbei sighed.
Sometimes I really can't tell whether what you're saying is true or false.
Tan Bei grasped Lin Zhenzhen's hand and placed it on his heart.
Even though I know you're lying to me, I still can't control myself. Listen to how fast it beats.
Lin Zhenzhen looked up and met his eyes, which seemed to contain the vast universe.
Her heart skipped a beat, but she stubbornly said, "I didn't lie to you, let go."
Tan Bei tightened his grip, bent down closer to her, and breathed on her, sending shivers down her spine.
"Actually, it doesn't need to be that complicated. I can help the Bai family."
His voice was deep, with a hint of hoarseness that was different from usual.
"Zhenzhen, kiss me."
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