As requested, the driver took Bai Xiaoruo to a bus stop not far from the Bai family home. As soon as she got off the bus, Bai Xiaoruo rushed towards the Bai family home.
I don't know what time it is now. My family has probably already started eating. It's the weekend and I'm not home. If my father finds out, I'm sure I'll get a good scolding.
Back at the Bai family home, Bai Xiaoru kept her head down and tried to move as quietly as possible when she changed her shoes in the entryway.
After changing my shoes, I intended to quickly go back to my room when no one was looking, but I was stopped by someone as I passed through the living room.
"stop!"
Aside from standing obediently and waiting for her fate, Bai Xiaoruo didn't dare to move an inch.
The food was already on the table, and Song Meiyan and Bai Xiaofu were sitting at the table. Seeing that Bai Xiaoruo had finally returned, they secretly watched the show with expressions of anticipation.
"Where did you go all day?" Bai Minglei asked Bai Xiaoruo seriously, sitting at the head of the table.
"I......"
"Your food is in the kitchen. Take it and go back to your room to eat! If I find you coming back this late again, I'll break your legs!"
"Yes, Dad," Bai Xiaoruo replied softly, and silently went into the kitchen to get her food.
Seeing Bai Xiaoruo being scolded by her father in such a humble manner, the happiest person was of course Bai Xiaofu. This wretched girl deserved it, making her lose face so badly today.
As soon as Bai Minglei returned from the company today, Bai Xiaofu ran to him crying and complaining about how she wasn't welcomed at the Ji family and how Bai Xiaoruo secretly went out to play. Bai Xiaofu exaggerated everything, adding a lot of embellishments and shifting all the blame onto Bai Xiaoruo.
Bai Minglei was naturally furious, but since Bai Xiaoruo didn't have a cell phone, he couldn't call her back immediately. So, Bai Minglei ordered the servants not to prepare Bai Xiaoruo's bowls and chopsticks on the table from today onwards. Even if Bai Xiaoruo came back for dinner on the weekend, she was not allowed to sit at the table. She had to either go to the kitchen to eat or go back to her room to eat. She also had to wash her own bowls and chopsticks after eating.
Bai Xiaoruo arrived at the kitchen, where a bowl of rice had already been prepared unexpectedly.
There was only a small half bowl of rice, which had long since gone cold. On top of it were four thin slices of meat and a few green vegetables. Compared to the lavish fish and meat dishes on the table outside, this was even more meager than what a servant in the house would eat.
Bai Xiaoruo took the food and chopsticks and walked back to her room with her head down.
With the door closed, this was her own little world. Bai Xiaoruo sat on the bed with a bowl in her hand, eating the food in the bowl in small bites.
The rice was a bit hard and difficult to chew, and it was easy to choke if you weren't careful, but Bai Xiaoruo was able to endure it.
This wasn't the first time her father had punished her by making her eat cold food; she was already used to this kind of life.
I'm too lazy to explain or complain, since it's all in vain and nothing can be changed.
Perhaps this is my destiny, to be so unwelcome, to always be an outsider living under someone else's roof in this family.
***
At 6 p.m., at the entrance of the Markham Hotel.
Two days ago, Lu Qianhao had his assistant call Xuan Mingyu, hoping that he could take some time in a couple of days to have a meal together and discuss the upcoming cooperation.
Gu Yao answered the phone. Since they had already agreed to have dinner together, Xuan Mingyu didn't think much of it and let Gu Yao agree.
Xuan Mingyu, along with Gu Yao and two bodyguards, entered the hotel.
Led by the waiter, we found the private room we had booked over the phone. For safety reasons, the bodyguard who accompanied us stepped forward and opened the door first.
The moment the door to the private room opened, the people inside quickly put their makeup back into their bags and stood up to greet the guest.
The entire private room was decorated in a light and romantic style, with pink walls, soft yellow lighting, and a predominantly European retro style. A melodious violin tune was also playing softly.
Lu Qianhao was not in the private room; only Lu Xinyao was there.
"President Xian...you've arrived."
“Miss Lu, I remember, this meal was arranged by Mr. Lu, right?” Xuan Mingyu did not sit down immediately, but stood at the door with his expression unchanged.
"Yes..." Lu Xinyao said somewhat guiltily, "My father... has something to do and can't come, but can I at least represent my father and meet with you for a meal? Could it be... that President Xuan dislikes me?"
"No."
She's his business partner's daughter, after all; we should at least give him some face.
The bodyguard behind him pulled out a chair for Xuan Mingyu, carefully checked the tableware on the table, and stepped aside before Xuan Mingyu sat down.
As the eldest son of the Xian family, Xuan Mingyu's safety and vigilance are paramount wherever he goes.
Looking at the three big men standing behind Xuan Mingyu, Lu Xinyao felt a little awkward. How could she talk to Xuan Mingyu about personal matters when so many people were staring at her?
"Mr. Xian, um... could you please have your entourage leave first? I want to have dinner with you alone. There are some things I want to say to you."
Xuan Mingyu raised his hand and glanced at his watch. "You all go out and get something to eat. Come back in an hour."
"yes."
One hour...
Lu Xinyao knew that Xuan Mingyu only had one hour to give her, so she was determined to make the most of this opportunity and tell him everything she felt for him.
After Xuan Mingyu's bodyguards and Gu Yao left the private room, Lu Xinyao breathed a small sigh of relief, finally able to be alone with him.
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