The assistant watched his boss's hurried departure and swallowed the words he wanted to say.
The Xiao family has a very important bid coming up, but it seems the boss doesn't care at all.
With a helpless sigh, the assistant could only resign himself to his fate and get to work.
Even though the eldest son isn't home, he still has to support the family, right?
After all, the eldest brother has won over the girl he loves, and his mood is good, so their lives can be a little easier.
Four and a half hours later, the operating room light came on, and Bai Qingzhi stood up and rushed over. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the doctor say that Liu Chenghan was safe and sound.
Through the glass, Bai Qingzhi could only see Liu Chenghan lying quietly on the hospital bed with his eyes closed, his body wrapped in gauze.
Bai Qingze answered a phone call, and when he returned, he saw Bai Qingzhi staring blankly at Liu Chenghan.
"It's alright, he's alright too," Bai Qingze said, gently patting his sister's head.
Bai Qingzhi gave a forced smile and nodded slightly.
At 1:30 a.m., Xiao Yuan arrived at the hospital, having already spoken with Bai Qingze beforehand.
So I wasn't too surprised to see that Bai Qingzhi hadn't rested.
“Childish.”
Bai Qingzhi was looking down, seemingly lost in thought, when she suddenly heard Xiao Yuan's hoarse voice.
She felt like she was hallucinating. Xiao Yuan had already returned to City A today, so how could he possibly be here now?
But the next second, that familiar male voice was even closer.
Bai Qingzhi slowly raised her head and saw Xiao Yuan's worried face.
Xiao Yuan felt heartbroken the moment he saw Bai Qingzhi, and within just one day, Bai Qingzhi's eyes were completely red.
Her face looked terribly ugly, and she looked like a piece of duckweed in the rain, helpless and alone.
He strode over without worrying about scaring Bai Qingzhi and pulled her into his arms.
"I'm sorry I'm late." Xiao Yuan hugged her tighter and tighter, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.
Bai Qingze, sitting on the other side, saw this scene but neither spoke nor intervened.
Bai Qingzhi smelled the laundry detergent on the other person, as if waking from a dream.
"Why are you back?" Bai Qingzhi asked after a long pause.
"The company matters are all taken care of." Xiao Yuan wanted to tell her directly that he was worried about her, but he was afraid that saying it directly would push her away.
Xiao Yuan let go of Bai Qingzhi's hand and pulled her to sit down, then took out the food he had prepared outside.
"Eat something, so you'll have the strength to take care of Liu Chenghan."
Bai Qingzhi wanted to refuse, but looking into Xiao Yuan's eyes and then turning to look at her second brother's worried expression, she finally picked it up.
In fact, Bai Qingzhi had little appetite and was filled with fear.
But when she ate the third piece, Bai Qingzhi suddenly felt her eyelids getting heavy.
"Rest if you're tired, I'll keep watch here." Xiao Yuan's voice gradually faded into the distance, and Bai Qingzhi knew nothing more after that.
"What did you feed her?" Bai Qingze asked worriedly.
Princess Xiao Yuan picked up Bai Qingzhi and then calmly replied:
"There are some sleep-inducing foods in it; Zhizhi can't stay up any longer."
After saying that, he carried her into a hospital room and carefully covered her up.
Xiao Yuan made sure Bai Qingzhi wouldn't wake up before quietly leaving and closing the door behind him.
"What did you mean on the phone? What do you mean that the madman wouldn't do such a thing?" Bai Qingze asked, frowning.
Xiao Yuan had spoken with him before he came, and on the phone, Xiao Yuan said that Assistant Liu would not harm Qingzhi without a reason.
But the facts are there for all to see.
“I’ve investigated that woman. She’s very cautious. Although she’s a bit arrogant, she’s definitely not brainless. Liu Na may have shifted the blame onto her, but if we investigate, it’s not a big deal. At most, she’ll be fined and her reputation will be ruined. But think about it, what will she face if she comes to assassinate Zhizhi?” Xiao Yuan said, word by word.
Bai Qingze was somewhat frightened today and didn't think too much about it. Now, after hearing Xiao Yuan say this, he realized that something was wrong.
"You mean someone is provoking her?" Although Bai Qingze didn't like getting involved in family matters, he had been exposed to them since childhood and was aware of such things.
“I’ve already sent people out to investigate, but I think you should also have the Bai family investigate, since there are some things about your Bai family that I don’t know.”
Liu Zhu was clearly going to Bai Qingzhi, and Xiao Yuan felt in his heart that this matter should not have much to do with the Bai family.
After all, she was just an adopted daughter, and her biological son was also present. If it really was an enemy of the Bai family or someone who wanted to seize power, choosing Bai Qingze would be better.
However, we cannot draw conclusions too easily.
Bai Qingze nodded and turned to call his father. Before he could even speak, his father said he had already sent someone to investigate.
After hanging up the phone, the air became much quieter. Xiao Yuan lit a cigarette and smoked it silently.
"I thought you didn't smoke," Bai Qingze said in surprise.
Xiao Yuan exhaled a puff of smoke, the white smoke obscuring his face.
"I don't smoke easily, but to be honest, I was genuinely a little scared today." Xiao Yuan gave a bitter smile, making no attempt to hide anything.
The moment Xiao Yuan learned that Zhizhi had been attacked, he dropped the cup in his hand to the ground.
He couldn't bear the thought of Bai Qingzhi having any problems.
"What do you like about Qingzhi?" Bai Qingze asked, his eyes half-closed.
Bai Qingzhi was of above-average appearance, completely different from the women Xiao Yuan had encountered before; she exuded the aura of a little girl.
Logically speaking, Xiao Yuan's vision should be even higher.
"Do you know what that feeling is? It's that feeling where after seeing her, you can't see anyone else." Xiao Yuan stubbed out his cigarette and asked with a smile.
Bai Qingze sneered, then answered dismissively:
"Feelings? Feelings are all the rage in the entertainment industry, but I've never seen anyone live their whole life just based on feelings. Today you like Qingzhi, but tomorrow you might meet another woman and feel the same way!"
"Yes, that's true." Xiao Yuan replied with a faint smile.
Bai Qingze frowned immediately, and then Xiao Yuan continued:
"So I transferred the assets to Zhizhi's name in advance, and it should be taking effect soon now."
These words completely startled Bai Qingze. He looked Xiao Yuan up and down, then tentatively asked:
Are you so sure Qingzhi will marry you?
Xiao Yuan's assets are not a small amount. In addition to the Xiao family business, he has many other businesses, of course, only those he is aware of.
"I'm not sure," Xiao Yuan replied calmly.
"Even if she doesn't marry me in the future, I'm willing to be her support."
"You're so magnanimous? Wouldn't you just take it by force?" Bai Qingze didn't believe it at all.
Despite Xiao Yuan's gentlemanly appearance, his ruthless methods in the business world are enough to strike fear into the hearts of many.
Moreover, it's impossible for someone to build such a large business without getting involved in other things.
This is also why Bai Qingze doesn't agree with his sister being with him.
Being part of the Bai family, he was well aware of the dirty secrets behind these interests.
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