Chapter 207: Chapter 200: An Important Dinner Meeting
A well-planned birthday party was disrupted by Bai Qianyu, leaving everyone feeling uninterested, and it ended quickly. Finally, Bai Qianyu got a ride home from a colleague, Ming Kai left early to fetch the car, leaving only Yao Zhiqing and Bai Yiran in the private room.
"Why didnât you tell me youâve been divorced?" Yao Zhiqingâs tone was calm, but there was a hint of blame towards Bai Yiran for keeping it a secret.
"Iâm sorry, President Yao. I didnât mean to hide it from you, itâs just that I didnât think it was a big deal." She truly hadnât intended to keep it a secret; she just wouldnât mention it unless asked, especially since her ex-husband was Leng Yichen.
Back then, when she and Leng Yichenâs marriage was exposed, it caused quite a stir. However, she wasnât some celebrated socialite, and later, after Leng Yichenâs infidelity, they divorced. Nearly two years had passed, and surely no one remembered Bai Yiran anymore.
What she hadnât expected was for Yao Zhiqing to introduce Ming Kai to her, nor had she anticipated Ming Kaiâs interest in her.
"Alas... itâs my fault too. I should have briefed you before you met, to understand each otherâs situations clearly." Although Yao Zhiqing didnât explicitly say it, Bai Yiran knew this was a reflection of her divorced status.
When Bai Yiran walked out of the KTV, Ming Kaiâs car was parked at the entrance. Bai Yiran thought he had left, but to her surprise, he had been waiting there all along.
"Get in," Ming Kai said, opening the car door for Bai Yiran.
Ming Kai drove Bai Yiran to her apartment building. As she was getting out of the car, ready to leave, Ming Kai grabbed her hand, "I donât mind that youâve been divorced. I know you canât accept me yet, but I can wait."
Watching Ming Kaiâs car drive away, Bai Yiran felt an inexplicable irritation. Things often went beyond her expectations; if sheâd known it would be this troublesome, she should have stayed abroad!
The news of Bai Yiranâs divorce quickly spread through the company. Although divorce wasnât uncommon, Bai Yiran was not yet 25, and many girls her age werenât even married yet, while Bai Yiran was already divorced.
Some busybodies asked Bai Qianyu about what kind of person Bai Yiranâs ex-husband was. Bai Qianyu wasnât foolish; she certainly wouldnât reveal that Bai Yiranâs ex-husband was Leng Yichen. Anything that would bring Bai Yiran any credit, Bai Qianyu wouldnât do.
The company gradually got on the right track. Small-scale operations could no longer satisfy Yao Zhiqingâs ambitions. Her husband often took her to important social events and meetings to help her expand customers.
As lunchtime approached, Bai Yiran was still debating what to have for lunch when Yao Zhiqing walked in, "Thereâs a luncheon at noon, prepare yourself and come with me."
Recently, Bai Yiran had accompanied Yao Zhiqing to numerous luncheons, knowing it was to expand the companyâs business, so she didnât dare slack off.
In the car, Yao Zhiqing reminded Bai Yiran, "Todayâs guests are significant, be proactive at the dining table."
"Okay," Bai Yiran replied. As for how to be proactive, she was at a loss. She couldnât drink, so sheâd have to rely on words.
Bai Yiran thought that with Yao Zhiqing and her husband at the table, as long as she didnât make mistakes, she could serve as a competent support.
At noon, they arrived at the restaurant on time.
There were both men and women sitting inside the restaurant, and the only person Bai Yiran recognized was Yao Zhiqingâs husband. The others were strangers to her, but given Yao Zhiqingâs worldly experience, Bai Yiran wasnât nervous. She was just curious why the main seat at the table remained empty. Were they waiting for someone?
The door to the private room opened once again, and everyone at the dining table stood up. Bai Yiran, clueless, stood up too, only to see the deep-eyed Leng Yichen stroll in.
Bai Yiranâs heart instantly leapt into her throat.
She couldnât help but recall Leng Yichenâs message: "Bai Yiran, this isnât over!"