Ji Xueyun thought she misheard, and asked in disbelief, "Your man, his name is Bai Zihe?"
This name…
It’s exactly the same as Junior Brother!
Qin Yuan, not understanding, repeated, "Yes, Bai Zihe!"
Ji Xueyun's heart trembled, but she still didn't quite believe it. "Are you sure, his name is, Bai, Zi, He?"
She enunciated each word, a bad premonition forming in her heart.
Could it really be him?
"Yes, Bai Zihe!"
Qin Yuan, not noticing Ji Xueyun's slightly stiff expression, said with a touch of excitement, "Bai from black and white, Zi from gentleman, He from crane—Bai Zihe!"
"He's very capable, just like you!"
As soon as she said this, Ji Xueyun was certain.
With a name like that and skills like hers, there probably wasn't another person like him in Suzhou.
*Crack!*
As Qin Yuan finished speaking.
The ground beneath Ji Xueyun's feet instantly cracked, fissures spreading outwards.
Her heart had already been churning with jealousy.
You little brat!
How long has it been since you descended the mountain? Less than a month!
And you've already gotten involved with another woman. We, your senior sisters, have no idea.
If I hadn't bumped into you today, how long would you have kept me in the dark!
"And here I am, still thinking of you…"
"You little scoundrel, you actually, actually… it makes me so angry!"
Ji Xueyun grew more and more furious the more she thought about it.
She had been looking forward to seeing Bai Zihe, but now her happy mood was completely gone, replaced by a jumble of emotions.
"Marshal Ji…"
Qin Yuan finally noticed Ji Xueyun's unusual expression and asked, "What's wrong? You don't look very well."
"It's nothing."
Ji Xueyun took a deep breath, using it as an excuse. "I just received news that there's something urgent at the military headquarters that needs my attention, so I can't see you off."
"I'll have someone escort you."
"Ah—okay!"
Qin Yuan didn't think much of it and replied, "Then Marshal, you go ahead and be busy!"
Afterwards.
Ji Xueyun called two soldiers, gave them some instructions, and then left dejectedly.
Teng Long Bay Villa.
Bai Zihe's family, along with Liu Qianxun and others, were having dinner together.
"Bai Zihe!"
"I almost didn't get to see you today!"
Qin Yuan walked in, a wronged expression on her face as she sat beside Bai Zihe.
Bai Zihe wasn't particularly fond of her and tried to shift away, but found his father on his left and Qin Yuan sitting between him and his younger sister, leaving no room to move.
However, Bai Zhanhong's eyes lit up, and he asked, "And this young lady is…"
When he went to sleep last night, Qin Yuan and Bai Zihe hadn't returned; they went out early this morning, so he didn't know about Qin Yuan.
Although he had vaguely heard the little poison girl mention a few things later, he remained confused.
"Uncle!"
"My name is Qin Yuan, and I am Bai Zihe's… good friend!"
Qin Yuan replied obediently.
She had wanted to say fiancée, but thinking of Bai Zhanhong as an elder, she didn't dare to speak rashly.
Good friend?
Bai Zhanhong had clearly seen the unusual look in her eyes when she looked at Bai Zihe just now, and coughed lightly, "Since you are good friends, you should visit each other more often."
As he spoke, he went to the kitchen to serve Qin Yuan a large bowl of rice.
After placing it down, he personally picked up food for her: "Here, eat more vegetables!"
Bai Zhanhong was old.
Coupled with the misfortunes the Bai family had suffered in recent years, he was mentally and physically exhausted.
His greatest wish now was to see Bai Ruoyi settled and Bai Zihe married and established!
But from his recent observations.
Bai Zhanhong realized that although Bai Zihe had many girls around him, he didn't seem to have any particular interest.
This made Bai Zhanhong anxious.
Now, seeing that Qin Yuan seemed to have feelings for Zihe, he naturally couldn't sit still.
Qin Yuan was flattered and politely replied, "Thank you, Uncle!"
Tsk.
Hearing her call him Uncle one after another made Bai Zhanhong's heart bloom with joy.
He immediately said to Bai Zihe, "Zihe, you're not young anymore. Look…"
"When can I hold my chubby grandson?"
Bai Zihe choked.
Speechless and helpless.
*Pfft—*
Seeing his expression, Liu Qianxun almost snorted out loud again.
Fortunately, she bit her lip in time this time.
Otherwise, she would have made a fool of herself!
But seeing Bai Zihe so flustered for the first time, and unable to retort, she was overjoyed, her chopsticks even dancing!
"You brat…"
Bai Zhanhong nudged him with his elbow when he didn't speak, "Speak up?"
Bai Zihe looked up, about to say that he hadn't considered that aspect yet, when he noticed that his father's forehead had gained some white hair at some point!
His temples were frosted, and his wrinkles had deepened…
The words stuck in his throat refused to come out.
*Ring!*
The phone ringing saved Bai Zihe from his predicament!
He quickly picked up his phone and saw that it was Chen Zhennan, the Governor of Suzhou.
"Mr. Bai, something big has happened!"
"Do you have time now? Could you please come to Huilong Hotel!"