“Why?”
“The potential risk doesn’t match the benefit. But if it’s for my future nephew’s wife, then as her uncle-in-law, I have no choice but to help.”
Gu Wan’er was speechless, but thinking about it, what her uncle said made sense. This wasn’t some small matter like a street fight.
“Xiao Duo, we haven’t been in touch for so many years, and you’re asking your uncle for help—that makes me really happy. But you should also know that the goods Bai Ye is shipping aren’t simple. Those are resources under a full blockade. You wouldn’t want your uncle to get whipped in a foreign land, would you?”
Gu Wan’er fell silent at those words. Gritting her teeth, she decided to go all in and said directly: “Alright, Uncle, I’ll be honest with you. My relationship with Sister Bai isn’t ordinary.”
“See? There it is. You kept insisting she was just a friend—but if she weren’t your girlfriend, would you swallow your pride and ask your uncle for help?” Tang Long chuckled. He thought to himself, not bad—even Bai Ye got conquered.
Hearing that signature laugh, Gu Wan’er knew she’d been tricked. Too cunning—even more cunning than Yu Xiaoduo.
“Xiao Duo, when did you two get together? Your uncle is so jealous. That face, that figure, that aura—must be amazing, huh?”
Gu Wan’er was at a loss for words. Were all men like this? “Uncle, there’s no ‘getting together’ about it.”
“Tsk tsk tsk. Bai Ye must be quite a bit older than you, right? But that’s fine—an older woman is a treasure, and she’ll take good care of you. My sister would probably like her too. Since that’s the situation, just leave it to your uncle. Wait for Bai Ye to come back and thank you properly. Hehehehehe~”
Gu Wan’er didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at that laugh. He was too mischievous.
“No, Uncle, you have to keep it a secret for me. You can’t say it was me.” Gu Wan’er quickly emphasized.
“Why? Such a great opportunity—such a touching gesture.”
Gu Wan’er sighed softly and said quietly: “Uncle, you know my situation right now. If Sister Bai finds out about my real circumstances, forget coming back to thank me—she’d definitely get angry and say I hid the truth and deceived her.”
“That makes some sense.”
Gu Wan’er felt a little thrill of victory. Looks like she had talent after all.
“Uncle, our relationship is pure and doesn’t involve any other factors. You understand.”
“Damn, you’re even playing the romantic angle. Fine, you handle it your way. I’ll take care of it.”
“Thank you, Uncle.” Gu Wan’er was overjoyed. Yu Xiaoduo’s uncle was amazing—he could even sort out something like this.
Tang Long laughed when he heard that. “Looks like you’ve become much more polite over the years. Not bad, not bad.” Then he hung up.
After hanging up, Gu Wan’er grew even more curious about Yu Xiaoduo. His uncle was this impressive—he must have been quite something back in the day too. She had to find out. She quickly called Yu Xiaoduo.
“Did you get it sorted?” Yu Xiaoduo asked curiously.
“Yeah, your uncle agreed to help.”
“Then it’s as good as done. Don’t worry too much.” Yu Xiaoduo knew his uncle well—if he agreed, he would definitely get it done.
Gu Wan’er asked sneakily: “Yu Xiaoduo, your uncle is so impressive—what did you used to do?”
“What could I have done? I was a small-time thug.” Yu Xiaoduo knew Gu Wan’er would get suspicious sooner or later. It was hard not to give himself away around her.
“Liar. After half a month of being around you, I don’t think your uncle and aunt are ordinary people either. Tell me—I’ll keep it a secret.”
“Sigh, since you’ve found out, I won’t hide it from you.”
Gu Wan’er pricked up her ears, finally about to uncover Yu Xiaoduo’s true colors.
“Actually, my family used to be really rich. Then my dad mismanaged things and went bankrupt. So that’s how it is.”
“That’s it?” Gu Wan’er couldn’t believe it. This wasn’t what she’d imagined at all.
“What else did you think?”
“Shouldn’t it be some story about a spoiled rich kid who got hit with a reality check and turned over a new leaf?”
Yu Xiaoduo: “…”
“You’ve been watching too many dramas. Get back to work, or I’m docking your pay!”
Hearing the dial tone, Gu Wan’er scoffed: “Who’s the boss here? Docking my pay, huh.”
Suddenly Gu Wan’er remembered something and called Yu Xiaoduo again.
“What, what? Are you sick or something?”
“Xiao Duo~” Gu Wan’er chuckled.
“What did you do this time!” Whenever Gu Wan’er called him affectionately, Yu Xiaoduo knew nothing good was coming—he’d definitely been played.
“Well, your uncle—he insisted I admit that Sister Bai is my girlfriend before he’d help.”
Yu Xiaoduo felt like chunks of his flesh were dropping off one by one: “You admitted it?”
“What else could I do? I had to pretend to admit it. But don’t worry—I made your uncle promise to keep it a secret.”
Yu Xiaoduo slapped his forehead: “I should have warned you earlier. My uncle likes to mess with people. With your level of cunning, you’re no match for him.”
“How was I supposed to know your uncle was so sly?”
“Good thing you remembered to tell him to keep it a secret. Let’s just leave it at that. Don’t bring it up again.”
“Okay.”
Meanwhile, Tang Long hung up with a smile, marveling at how lucky that brat was with women. He didn’t know how to share the pressure with his uncle—so many girls, can one person handle them all?
He scrolled through his contacts and made a call directly, the smile fading from his face.
On the other side, Bai Ji got into the car with disappointment written all over her. Her stunning face showed exhaustion as her delicate hand gently rubbed her forehead.
“Bai Ye, back to the hotel or?” the driver asked respectfully.
Bai Ji didn’t answer, lost in thought.
Then suddenly her phone rang, causing Bai Ji to open her slightly tired beautiful eyes.
“Hello.”
“President Bai, I just received notice—they’re letting us through!” The captain’s voice was filled with confusion and shock.
“What!?” Bai Ji couldn’t help but exclaim, unable to believe it.
“I don’t know what’s going on either. They suddenly lifted the restrictions on us.”
Bai Ji instantly recovered her composure from the shock: “Set sail immediately! Once we’re in international waters, we’ll be safe.”
“Yes!”
After hanging up, Bai Ji finally smiled, but at the same time felt puzzled—who had helped her?
As her phone rang again, Bai Ji paused. Could it be him?
“Brother Long.”
“Hey there, sis. I got it sorted for you. Head back now.” Tang Long laughed loudly. Hurry back and make babies with my Xiao Duo—let those people see how formidable my nephew’s woman is.
Bai Ji was puzzled. Yesterday he hadn’t outright refused, but he’d essentially declined. Why suddenly help her now? There was only one possibility—some external force had intervened.
“Thank you for your help, Brother Long. The Bai family won’t forget your kindness.”
“Hahaha, sis, you’re too serious. We’re all family from now on—no need for such formalities between us.”
Bai Ji: “?????”
That really confused Bai Ji.
“I’ve got some things to deal with here, so I’ll let you go. Next time I’m back in the country, you can treat me to a meal.”
“Of course. Thank you again, Brother Long.”
“Hahaha, good, good.”
Bai Ji noticed the tone—it felt like an elder looking favorably upon a junior. But Brother Long was only about ten years older than her. She was probably overthinking it.
