Bai Ji said to the driver in front: “Xiao Feng, prepare a generous gift to send to Brother Long. We’re returning home tonight.”
“Yes, Bai Ye.”
Holding her phone, Bai Ji let out a long breath. The pressure of this past month had finally been released.
Who exactly was helping her in secret? Wan’er?
Probably not. How could Wan’er have any connection with Tang Long? Even the Gu family wouldn’t be able to sway Tang Long.
She really wanted to ask Tang Long, but it felt a bit impolite. Maybe she was just overthinking it.
She found Wan’er’s WeChat and tentatively sent a message: “Thank you, Wan’er.”
Yu Xiaoduo, who was playing a game, saw her phone light up and picked it up to look. It was done, just as expected. Her uncle’s skills were getting more and more impressive. Looks like he’d been doing better than her these past few years.
So now the question was—should she admit to this or not?
Admitting it definitely had its benefits. After all, Sister Bai had helped Gu Wan’er before, so this could count as repaying the favor. Plus, it would greatly improve her relationship with Sister Bai—that was very good for Gu Wan’er.
But how to explain what kind of connection Gu Wan’er could have with her uncle? Suddenly Yu Xiaoduo had a flash of inspiration.
“Sister Bai, is it really sorted out?” Yu Xiaoduo asked in a surprised tone.
Bai Ji was also surprised: “Wan’er, did you help?”
“Sister Bai, I have a childhood friend who’s doing well abroad. I gave him a call, and he said he could do it. I thought he was just bragging—I didn’t expect it to actually be true.” Yu Xiaoduo thought to herself that she was a genius. This explanation was flawless—inventing a friend out of thin air.
“Wan’er, I really have to thank you this time. And your childhood friend too—I need to visit and thank him in person.”
Visit and thank him in person? Last night you threw me into the animal realm.
“Sister Bai, my childhood friend keeps a low profile. He specifically told me not to offer any reward or thanks—his identity is rather special and sensitive.”
“I see. Then help me pass along a message to him: if he ever needs anything in the future, I’ll spare no effort to help.”
“Don’t worry, Sister Bai. I’ll relay the message.” Yu Xiaoduo thought, I hear you loud and clear, Sister Bai. No need to thank me—after all, we’ve seen each other candidly. If things ever come to light in the future, bringing this up might at least save my life. Your Brother Yu has some clever tricks up his sleeve too.
Bai Ji smiled and said softly: “I should be back this afternoon. Let’s have dinner together tonight—you can’t refuse Sister Bai.”
Oh my, Sister Bai inviting me—can I refuse? Definitely not.
“I’ll listen to Sister Bai.”
“Sister Bai brought you a gift.”
“Sister Bai, you are the best gift.”
That made Bai Ji laugh out loud. The driver hadn’t heard Bai Ye laugh like that in a long time.
“Wan’er really is a smooth talker. Good thing you’re a girl—if you were a boy, Sister Bai would have been charmed by you.”
Sister Bai, you’ve already been charmed by me.
After a bit more banter, they hung up. Yu Xiaoduo stretched and glanced down—a little squeeze and there was definitely something there. She should tell Gu Wan’er not to worry. But when she called, the line was busy.
At that moment, Gu Wan’er was on the phone with her uncle.
“Brat, I got it sorted for you. By the way, how long are you planning to hide your identity? Even though the old man changed all your family’s information, there could still be gaps. Better to come clean early, or else Bai Ye might roast you alive later.”
Gu Wan’er was shocked. Another key figure had popped up in the conversation—who was “the old man”? He’d even changed Yu Xiaoduo’s entire family’s information. Was Yu Xiaoduo a bandit or something in the past?
“Uncle, actually we haven’t gotten to that point yet.”
“Fine, then I’ll call and ask what stage you two are actually at.”
“No, no, no!” Gu Wan’er had already forgotten Yu Xiaoduo’s warning and got tricked by her uncle again.
“Stubborn as a dead duck. Are you afraid people will say you’re living off a woman? What era are we in? We can eat that soft rice with pride.”
Gu Wan’er’s expression was like this: ()
“Uncle, I’ll never forget your great kindness. When you come back, I’ll treat you to skewers.”
“Then you have to bring your future nephew’s wife.”
Gu Wan’er instantly went into drama mode, pulling the phone away: “Hello, Uncle? What did you say? I can’t hear you clearly here. Hello, hello, hello?”
Tang Long heard the hang-up and laughed. How old are you and still shy? The ugly daughter-in-law still has to meet the in-laws—and she’s the celestial beauty type, no less.
Gu Wan’er breathed a sigh of relief. Bring Sister Bai along? That would be the death of her.
She quickly called Yu Xiaoduo to calm her nerves.
“What! You want me to bring Sister Bai to dinner? Like hell I will.” Yu Xiaoduo’s scalp went cold at the thought.
Gu Wan’er chuckled. Yu Xiaoduo’s reaction was really funny.
“Sister Bai wants to treat me to dinner tonight,” Yu Xiaoduo informed Gu Wan’er.
“Okay, I’ll go pick up Xiao Luan from work then.”
Yu Xiaoduo asked curiously: “How does Xiao Luan feel about you?”
“Just so-so, I guess. She probably only talks to me because of my face. I know her well enough.”
Yu Xiaoduo felt relieved. She couldn’t keep going like this—otherwise she’d be confirmed as a playboy. Yu Xiaoduo was a proper, loyal person. All these temptations were just tests from Sister Yun’er.
“By the way, how are Gu Xiao and Gu Lin today?” Gu Wan’er asked.
Yu Xiaoduo answered casually: “Didn’t see them today. Who knows.”
“Alright, hanging up now.” After hanging up, Gu Wan’er thought to herself that she’d forgotten to ask Yu Xiaoduo something.
Yu Xiaoduo put down her phone and swiveled her chair to look at the blue sky and white clouds outside. She tapped Gu Wan’er’s long legs. Ever since the body swap, she’d been getting more and more undisciplined. Look at these smooth, delicate calves—nothing like a man’s rough ones.
Ding dong—WeChat sounded again. This time it was a message from Sister Yun’er. Yu Xiaoduo felt like Sister Yun’er was getting resentful. She’d even messaged this morning asking why Yu Xiaoduo never picked her up or dropped her off after knowing each other for so long.
Chatting with Yun’er helped forget her troubles. She was funny like a kid. Look at these chat records—anyone would think they were dating. If Gu Wan’er found out, she’d probably cut Yu Xiaoduo off and end all her hopes.
But Brother Yu wasn’t a coward. If you dare cut me, I’ll cut you—turn you into a flat airport runway.
At five in the afternoon, Bai Ji came directly to the company parking lot to wait for Yu Xiaoduo. Clearly she was treating Yu Xiaoduo even better now—or more accurately, treating Gu Wan’er even better.
“Sister Bai.” Yu Xiaoduo called out with a smile after getting in the car. It had been almost a month since she’d seen Sister Bai—she really missed her. And every time she saw Sister Bai, her heart itched.
Bai Ji looked at Yu Xiaoduo with a gentle smile and took out an exquisite blue box from beside her: “Here, a gift for you.”
Looking at the square box, Yu Xiaoduo couldn’t guess what was inside: “Sister Bai, you’re too kind. Why bring me a gift?” Though she said that, her hands honestly reached out to take it.
As she opened it, Yu Xiaoduo felt blinded—what a huge ruby!
