When Bai Wanrou's feelings for Su Yan gradually fade over time, and he stays with her during her most vulnerable period, she'll slowly fall for him. In this way, she wouldn't want to see Su Yan in the end.
"But I don't want to stay here alone, I want to return..." She's afraid she would never be able to go back if she stayed here. She was frightened that if she stayed, Bai Xue and Su Yan's relationship would deepen day by day, and she would end up losing Su Yan.
"Are you sure? Can you confront CEO Bai if you go back now? Maybe as soon as you go back..." Xu Qiming did not want to scare Bai Wanrou, but he was reluctant to let her return. He knew he was being selfish, and it was unjust to Bai Xue's reputation. But for once in his life, he wanted to be selfish, even though helping Bai Xue would destroy her good name, that too for brief moment if he and Rou Rou succeeded. He believed Bai Xue wouldn't mind.
Rou Rou would find true love with him. He would make effort to give her the best life possible and make her the happiest woman in the world. She won't see his fleeting selfishness in this light!
His selfishness was for himself, but it was for the good of everyone!
With these thoughts, he became more convinced that what he was doing was right and good.
Scared by his threats, Bai Wanrou gave up the idea of returning, but implored Xu Qiming to pay more attention to Bai Xue and Su Yan, to help her out!
Xu Qiming promised her, and she let him leave with relief.
As soon as he got to work, Xu Qiming was called by Bai Xue.
"Sit down."
"Anything up, CEO Bai?" Seeing Bai Xue's serious demeanor, he felt a little nervous.
"Qiming." Bai Xue rarely called him by his first name, usually referring to him as Xu assistant.
This made Xu Qiming understand that she wanted to discuss some private and incredibly significant matters with him.
He waited for her to speak.
"Qiming, we practically grew up together. I treat you no differently than my own brother, and you're one of the few whom I trust wholeheartedly."
"I am honored." Xu Qiming knew she was good to him, and he was prepared to do anything for her.
"I know that you like Bai Wanrou and know about your past with her. You may pursue Bai Wanrou and empathize with her standpoint but, you must keep your loyalty to me. I only bring this up because I care about you. Please, don't let me down." Bai Xue trusted Xu Qiming but also knew the fickleness of the heart, especially when a man loves a woman deeply, he could do many foolish things for her.
She hoped Xu Qiming would be more rational and not disappoint her.
She supported his pursuit of Wanrou. It'd be more than perfect if he could win her over. But every coin has two sides. It's always good to think more about things, to be more alert and to be prepared.
"Xiao Xue, I understand your words fully, please rest assured. I admit I am a bit partial in this matter, but it will not affect my work nor the loyalty I hold towards you!" Bai Xue's kindness and trust in him, her nurturing, even the kindness she showed to him and his father, he cherished it all. He would never betray her trust in him!
Bai Xue smiled lightly, "As long as you know your boundaries, go ahead with your work."
After Xu Qiming left, Bai Xue leaned back into her chair, lost in thoughts for a while, before immersing herself in the piles of documents.
Bai Xue thought the issue with Jones Ellie would remain in the United States. They left the country thinking the issue was over. But one day after work, she found that Jones Ellie had surprisingly arrived at their house!!
PS, there are two additional chapters today~