Chapter 151: The Answer Never

Changes Bai Xunan's eyes darkened slightly, but his expression remained impassive. He smiled gently, "Look at what you said. Blood is thicker than water. As your biological father, how could I possibly harm you?"

He raised his chopsticks to pick up a dish from Ruan Liuzheng's favorite childhood dish, his expression gentle. "Liuzheng, the past is the past. You should give Dad another chance. You can come home anytime, anywhere if you want. Daddy's home always welcomes you!"

Ruan Liuzheng gently raised her eyes, glancing at Bai Xunan's expression. A faint curve curved at the corners of her lips, her

gaze gradually deepening .

Instead of rejecting Bai Xunan bluntly and decisively as she had just done, she nodded and said, "Okay. I'll go home and see you when I have time. I'll do my best to fulfill my filial duty as a daughter."

She deliberately emphasized her tone, her cold almond-shaped eyes flickering slightly, a subtle glint hidden within them.

Bai Xunan and Feng Zhuyi's fox tail is not so easy to uncover.

Moreover, so much time had passed, they might have already sealed the secret forever. If there was any place where they could still learn something, it would definitely be the old house.

Bai Xunan and Feng Zhuyi had lived in the old house for many years, and it was also where Grandpa fell ill. So, no matter what, Ruan Liuzheng had to return to the old house.

Since Bai Xunan had taken the initiative to invite her now, it would save Ruan Liuzheng a lot of trouble.

Ruan Liuzheng picked up the hot tea on the table and took a sip. The white mist of steam instantly enshrouded her eyebrows.

Her graceful figure seemed even more proud and even a little aloof.

Bai Xunan looked at Ruan Liuzheng before him, pursing his lips, his eyes slightly dreamy. They

were so similar. No, they were exactly like Ruan Lichu back then.

His thoughts were suddenly brought back to the time he met Ruan Lichu, and his eyes unconsciously stained with a hint of nostalgia.

Even if he didn't say it, his longing for Ruan Lichu had never ceased over the years.

Feng Zhuyi was kind, but ultimately too compliant, always going his way, often playing games with certain things.

That feeling was something he hadn't felt since he was with Ruan Lichu.

He should have been content, but the more he felt, the more he missed the proud Ruan Lichu of the past.

Ruan Lichu, though proud, was never self-righteous. Her pride flowed softly, neither harsh nor annoying.

The Ruan family treated him well, but he was also a child of privilege. Although his family background wasn't prominent, he had always been praised,

especially in his studies.

He had his own pride, and he could endure marrying into the family for Ruan Lichu's sake. But over time, the strange looks from those around him became increasingly unbearable.

A power grab became the natural outcome.

Bai Xunan closed his eyes. Perhaps Ruan Liuzheng's every move had stirred a long-lost sense of guilt. He took a deep breath and gathered his composure.

When he opened his eyes again, a genuine sincerity dawned in them.

"Remember to call home ahead of time so I can ask your Aunt Feng to prepare. Also, please think carefully about what I just said. I'm waiting for your answer."

Bai Xunan leaned back gently, folding his hands in front of him, a faint smile playing on his lips. He

actually looked a bit like a kind father. It was hard to imagine what he had done to Ruan Liuzheng.

Ruan Liuzheng remained unmoved, her delicate features only growing more sarcastic. "No need to think about it. My answer will never change!" "

Besides, that's my Ruan family's ancestral home. When do Ruan family members need to report back to their own place?"

Ruan Liuzheng stood up, her cold almond-shaped eyes lowered slightly, and she said condescendingly, "Bai Xunan, drop your fatherly facade. I find it disgusting!"

With that, she sneered and, leaving Bai Xunan standing there, left the private room.

They had said everything they needed to say. There was nothing left to discuss between them.

Bai Xunan's expression darkened instantly. He stared intently at Ruan Liuzheng's back, wanting to speak to stop her, but forced back the thought as he recalled what he had just said.

His goal hadn't been achieved, but Ruan Liuzheng had agreed to go home.

He would have plenty of opportunities to deal with her later. In Bai Xunan's territory, it was unclear what kind of trouble Ruan Liuzheng could stir up.

Bai Xunan's lips curled slightly, a dangerous glint flickering in his gentle eyes.

He leisurely sipped his hot tea, his otherwise gentle face brimming with shrewdness and profound meaning.

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Ruan Liuzheng left Xunxianglou and glanced at the small box in her hands. The corners of her pale pink lips twitched slightly.

She abandoned the idea of returning directly to the company and headed back to Yuelan Huafu.

These jewels were too precious; no more mishaps could happen.

Ruan Liuzheng placed the box in the safe, and after confirming it was safe, she closed the door with a sense of security and hurried off to Suofan.

She took the plan she had agreed upon with Xie Qingcen yesterday and walked straight into Rosent's office.

As soon as she saw Rosent busy behind his desk, her anger subsided for a moment, and then she walked in calmly.

She placed the document in front of Rosent with considerable force, her pure and unworldly face showing no emotion.

She opened her lips, her voice slightly cold, "What happened last night?"

Upon hearing this, Rosent paused, and the next second, the pen in his hand, as if uncontrollably, left a trail of ink on the snow-white A4 paper.

He pursed his lips, his pale blue eyes glancing at the discarded document, and he let out a leisurely breath.

As early as when he chose to go along with Xie Qingcen, he had thought that with Ruan Liuzheng's intelligence, she would definitely have thought of this.

The bargaining chip between them could definitely not be hidden from Ruan Liuzheng.

Rosent put down his pen, and a rare flicker of guilt crossed his pale blue eyes.

He said, "Haven't you guessed it all? It's just as you thought, but..."

Rosent paused, as if he thought of something, he looked up and said, "What happened with Bai Huanqing and Fu Yanci was a little unexpected."

Ruan Liuzheng's eyes were cold for a moment, and the corners of her light pink lips slowly tightened into a straight line.

She gently raised her eyes and glanced at Rosent indifferently. She

was obviously extremely angry.

After a long time, she said expressionlessly, "When did you know his identity, or when did he take the initiative to find you?"

Rosent coughed twice, and he touched the tip of his nose a little unnaturally, "I didn't know at first. But didn't I give you three days of vacation a few days ago? I don't know why President Xie suddenly found out."

"He took the initiative to find me and said he wanted to give you a surprise!"

It turned out that he had been planning it so early, worthy of being an old fox who had been through many battles!

Ruan Liuzheng's eyes flashed, and she snorted coldly, "Surprise? I think it's more like a shock!"

"Rosent, don't you know my temper? How dare you hide it from me with him!"

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