In the days leading up to New Year's Day, Kyoto had little festive atmosphere, and pedestrians on the streets were still hurrying along.
Qin Bai sat in his office, intently looking at the documents in front of him.
After a long while.
He rubbed his forehead.
There are just too many things to do; I can't be in two places at once.
Fortunately, the Luo family hasn't caused any trouble lately; they seem to have disappeared without a trace.
Now all I need to do is prepare for the bidding process in a while, and I hope I can get back before then.
As for the collaboration with Deng Yue, preparations are underway in an orderly manner.
After learning that Qin Bai was going abroad, Deng Yue's attitude became even warmer than before.
If he can bring the painting back safely from abroad, he might really rise above most people in Kyoto in the future.
At this moment, Zhou Lin walked in from outside.
"Brother Bai, there's a woman outside looking for you."
"No, I don't have time."
Qin Bai refused without even thinking. He was familiar with Zhou Lin, whom he knew, and Zhou Lin hadn't even mentioned his name, so he must be a complete stranger.
"Okay, what do you want to eat for lunch?"
"casual."
"Then I'll have someone go to our usual restaurant and order a few stir-fried dishes."
He turned around, closed the door, and walked out of the office.
A few minutes later.
Zhou Lin walked in again, looking embarrassed.
"What's wrong?"
"Brother Bai, that woman won't leave, and she even said..."
"Huh? What did you say?"
"He said if he didn't see you today, he would tell everyone in the company about your affair."
Zhou Lin said helplessly, "Brother Bai, what I'm saying is, now even your family members need someone watching them play mahjong, and you still..."
"What? This person really has nothing to do with me. What's her name?"
"He Lingyu".
Qin Bai immediately put down his pen, picked up his clothes, and stood up: "I'll go take a look."
Zhou Lin glanced at his retreating figure and curled his lip.
They just said it was okay, but now they're running over there all of a sudden?
But to be fair, Brother Bai's judgment is as good as ever; this woman does have some unique qualities.
Qin Bai strode down to the lounge and saw He Lingyu sitting there with her arms crossed, looking toward the door.
The moment I saw myself, my smile was wide.
"Qin Bai, I'm hungry."
"Um?"
Qin Bai was taken aback.
I thought this woman came because she was wronged last time and was here to settle scores.
He was stumped by such an informal opening.
"Why are you so surprised? I said I'm hungry."
"Oh, the company has a cafeteria. I'll have them send you food over."
Seeing Qin Bai turn to leave, she quickly stood up and chased after him.
"Wait a minute, I came all this way just for your company's work meals?"
Isn't that so?
"Of course not, you have to treat me to dinner."
He Lingyu, fearing that Qin Bai would find a loophole, added, "You can choose any restaurant outside."
"I don't have time, go find someone else." Qin Bai took a step back; keeping his distance from this woman would definitely not do any harm.
He Lingyu took a step forward, her captivating eyes curving into crescent shapes.
"Hey nephew, have you forgotten that I'm your elder?"
"Heh!" Qin Bai sneered, "He Lingyu, just tell me why you called me here. I'm busy to death right now, I really don't have time to listen to your nonsense."
"Tch! Boring."
He Lingyu took an envelope out of her bag: "Inside is the boarding location and travel documents for a few days."
"Private jet?"
"Yes, are we going to take a passenger plane? Our He family isn't that poor."
Qin Bai took the envelope: "Is there anything else?"
"Of course, but are we really going to talk here?"
"Otherwise what?"
"I want to eat, I'm starving!"
He Lingyu spoke in a coquettish tone, looking at him with dissatisfaction.
Looking at her young appearance, Qin Bai couldn't help but ask, "How old are you this year?"
"So what if he's two years older than you?"
"Oh, it's nothing."
Qin Bai glanced at her indifferently.
You're already in your twenties, aren't you afraid people will say you're trying to look young?
If it were a silly fish in front of him, Qin Bai would have picked it up and lifted it high in the air long ago.
This woman?
Let's forget about it.
A classic case of someone who eats people without spitting out the bones.
Are you going to have dinner with me or not?
"Let's go, there's a nice restaurant over there. I go there often, and the food is pretty good."
"That's more like it."
He Lingyu nodded in satisfaction.
As the two walked out of the company, Qin Bai casually asked, "Did your second aunt send you?"
"Yes, she asked me to come and deliver some things, and also some updates about He Tiancheng."
Tell me about it.
"He's been staying in that area recently, contacting people from an organization, probably waiting for a buyer."
"So, he probably won't leave anytime soon?"
He Lingyu nodded: "That's about right. Foreign countries attach great importance to the New Year's Day holiday, so there are more police officers than usual. I estimate that even if there is a transaction, it will have to wait until after New Year's Day."
"Okay, that's good. This way we'll have more time."
How many people are you taking with you this time?
"It's not decided yet, is there a problem?"
"No, I just want to know who will be with you." He Lingyu's eyes were playful, clearly she wanted to know who Qin Bai would take abroad.
"I wouldn't dare take my family to a place where I don't know anyone."
"Oh, I see. That makes things even more convenient."
He Ling smiled like a little fox, her gaze sweeping over him.
Qin Bai pretended not to notice and casually asked, "Are you going to the He family alone?"
"Of course not, I'll definitely bring bodyguards."
"Oh, right, He Hui will be coming too, won't he?"
"He also has others..."
He Lingyu suddenly looked up at Qin Bai, swallowing back what she was about to say.
"Miss He, what's wrong? Why do you look like that?" Qin Bai stopped in his tracks, looking surprised.
"Oh, it's nothing, it's nothing. I just suddenly remembered something. Is the restaurant just ahead?"
He Ling tried to change the subject, but her eyes remained fixed on Qin Bai's face.
Nothing happened.
The conversation just now seemed to have been casual.
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