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“Who?” Bai Liang followed Bai Xiuming’s gaze but didn’t recognize the person.
On the other hand, a kindly-looking noblewoman beside them smiled and said, “That’s Ye Jiaojiao, the granddaughter of Mr. Ye. If she’s not here, who else would be here? But it’s not surprising that you don’t know her. Mr. Ye is very protective of her, and not many people know her. I heard she just came of age this year, so Mr. Ye agreed to let her show up at the banquet.”
“She’s Mr. Ye’s granddaughter!” Now it was Bai Xiuming’s turn to be shocked.
But soon realizing Ye Jiaojiao’s special identity, a calculating glint flashed in Bai Xiuming’s eyes.
In his heart, Bai Xiuming felt lucky that he had prepared something to guard against such a special situation, not relying solely on Mo Yi.
On the other side, Ye Jiaojiao was unaware that she was being watched. Feeling bored, she decided to sneak away to the backyard for some fresh air.
Meanwhile, in the banquet hall, everything was proceeding as usual.
Jin Hanrong was also considered a young talent. Although his family background was slightly inferior here, his reputation and character were good. Mr. Ye had openly expressed his appreciation, and with great potential ahead, some people took the initiative to come forward and make connections.
It was Bai Cheng’s first time attending such an event, so he was a new face. But although he wasn’t nervous, his mind was elsewhere, focused solely on his cub.
After waiting for a long time without seeing any sign of Mo Yi, Bai Cheng simply sat on the sofa, letting his mind wander.
He noticed Bai Xiuming returning from somewhere, panting but still wearing a smile. Bai Cheng could tell he had some malicious intent and had likely done something bad again.
After a while, several young men dressed in white shirts, black trousers, and black vests entered carrying trays.
Mo Yi was among them. With his tall stature and long legs, the black vest accentuated his figure. His hair was neatly groomed, making him look like a young master among the waiters.
Usually, Mo Yi wore sportswear, so it was the first time Bai Cheng saw his beloved dressed like this, and he couldn’t help but be captivated by the sight.
Especially when Mo Yi quickly noticed him and flashed a brilliant smile, Bai Cheng felt dazzled by it, as if he were being electrocuted and couldn’t control his excitement.
But he remembered they were in public, so he cleared his throat and looked away, trying to calm himself down.
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“Not tired!” Mo Yi shook his head. “I just had a lot of desserts in the kitchen, they were delicious!”
Hearing his partner’s words, Bai Cheng’s gaze softened, feeling that there was nothing cuter than his little cub.
Not only Bai Cheng, but also Bai Xiuming noticed Mo Yi’s actions, yet Bai Xiuming’s thoughts were focused on the drink on Mo Yi’s tray.
Seeing Bai Cheng drink the juice Mo Yi handed over without hesitation, Bai Xiuming felt like luck was on his side. Ye Jiaojiao, that foolish girl, happened to be alone, giving him the opportunity. Bai Cheng also drank the beverage without any suspicion.
Excited, Bai Xiuming casually picked up a glass from the waiter’s tray and took a sip, finding the taste agreeable, so he drank it all at once.
After waiting for a while, he saw Bai Cheng’s body sway, leaning against Mo Yi.
Although Bai Xiuming found it strange, as the effects of the drug shouldn’t have kicked in so quickly, at least it should have taken another ten or twenty minutes. But still, there were advantages to it acting quickly.
Bai Liang also noticed Bai Cheng’s condition, furrowing his brow. “What’s wrong with him?”
Bai Xiuming immediately said, “It seems like he drank too much, Dad. Don’t worry, let me handle it.”
With that, he walked towards Bai Cheng. When he approached and saw Bai Cheng’s flushed face leaning against Mo Yi, seeming to be losing consciousness, Bai Xiuming whispered with joy, “Quick, help him upstairs to the innermost guest room, lay him on the bed, then leave.”
Mo Yi was stunned by the request, but when he felt his partner pinch his finger, seemingly reminding him, he obediently carried Bai Cheng upstairs.
Bai Xiuming followed halfway, only leaving after Mo Yi entered the guest room with Bai Cheng.
However, after entering the room, Mo Yi found that there was already another person on the bed, the unconscious female lead, Ye Jiaojiao.
“How did she get here?” Mo Yi wondered.
After the door was closed, Bai Cheng stopped pretending. He hugged his little cub’s thin waist and frowned at Ye Jiaojiao on the bed.
He had thought they could be intimate once they entered the room, but now there was another person, what a nuisance!
Bai Cheng grimaced, guessing that Bai Xiuming probably intended to play this trick, but he never expected the other person to be Ye Jiaojiao. However, Ye…
Ye Jiaojiao’s surname is Ye, and the old man Ye also surnamed Ye. The connection between them is quite easy to figure out; they must be related to the Ye family. Bai Xiuming went to great lengths just to set me up.
With this in mind, Bai Cheng walked over and examined the girl. She seemed to be sleeping peacefully. He turned to Mo Yi and said, “She seems fine, probably just drugged.”
“What should we do then?” Mo Yi felt it wouldn’t be right to leave her like this.
Bai Cheng also considered it. Although he wasn’t particularly sympathetic, he realized she was an innocent victim in all of this. He picked up a glass of water from the table, went to the bathroom, filled it with cold water, and then splashed it on Ye Jiaojiao’s face.
The well-dressed girl was suddenly drenched, but the effect was evident. Ye Jiaojiao’s eyelashes fluttered, and she soon regained consciousness.
After a moment of dizziness, she finally woke up, feeling confused as she sat up. After a brief moment of confusion, she turned to look at Mo Yi and Bai Cheng.
“Are you okay?” Mo Yi asked kindly, handing her a towel.
Ye Jiaojiao, still a bit dazed, took the towel slowly and began to wipe the water off her face, shaking her head. “I’m fine.”
After a while, she added, “It was Bai Xiuming, wasn’t it?”
“Huh?” Mo Yi found the girl’s response peculiar. According to the usual plot development, she should have first asked where she was, then what happened, and why they were there.
Why did she jump straight to Bai Xiuming?
“Yes, it was him, planning to trap both of us,” Bai Cheng replied promptly.
Ye Jiaojiao nodded at his words. She wasn’t stupid; she had seen Bai Xiuming earlier, and his gaze had made her uncomfortable. Plus, there was the incident at the report meeting. Now, seeing only the three of them in the room, along with Bai Cheng’s identity, strengthened her suspicions. She had a gut feeling that Bai Cheng could give her answers and believed he wouldn’t lie to her.
She hadn’t eaten much at the party, just drank a juice handed to her by a maid. But as soon as she stepped outside to get some fresh air in the courtyard, she began feeling dizzy, and the next thing she knew, she was here.
It seems that what my grandfather said is true, nowhere is absolutely safe, and every setback is a lesson learned.
As the three of them were talking, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Ye Jiaojiao’s heart tightened, but Mo Yi naturally moved to open the door. Bai Cheng grabbed his wrist, prompting Mo Yi to glance at him in confusion before realizing and saying, “Don’t worry, it’s big brother.”
Upon saying this, Mo Yi glanced at Ye Jiaojiao behind them and lowered his voice, saying, “I smell it.”
Hearing this, a hint of amusement flashed in Bai Cheng’s eyes. He had forgotten that his beloved was also a sharp-nosed fellow. Only then did he release Mo Yi’s hand.
Opening the door, they indeed found a worried-looking Jin Hanrong outside. He seemed relieved to see that both Mo Yi and Bai Cheng were fine.
“Brother, how did you find your way here?” Bai Cheng asked.
“I couldn’t find you downstairs, and a friend said they saw you didn’t seem right. You were taken upstairs by the waiters and Bai Xiuming, so I hurried over,” Jin Hanrong replied.
Listening to the young man’s words, Bai Cheng could understand. Now that his big brother knew Bai Xiuming wasn’t a good person, he wouldn’t feel at ease without someone watching over him.
Bai Cheng pulled him inside and praised him, “You’re sharp. Bai Xiuming did indeed have some bad intentions. He planned to drug me, but luckily, I was prepared.”
“What? He was going to drug you! What kind of drug? How do you feel now?” Jin Hanrong asked nervously.
But seeing Bai Cheng’s helpless expression, along with his casual demeanor, it seemed that he hadn’t fallen victim to it.
After he entered the room and noticed the damp girl sitting on the bed nearby, he exclaimed in surprise, “Why is there another one?”
“Jin, Jin senior.” Ye Jiaojiao saw him and, although her expression remained unchanged, her cheeks flushed slightly.
“Do you know me?” Jin Hanrong asked, puzzled.
Ye Jiaojiao nodded and said, “Senior Jin, I’m Bai Cheng’s classmate and also Mr. Ye’s granddaughter. I accidentally fell victim to Bai Xiuming’s tricks earlier, but fortunately, Bai Cheng and Mo Yi were prepared.”
“She was also drugged, but it was just a sleeping pill,” Mo Yi added.
His words, however, furrowed Jin Hanrong’s brow. If he said she was only given a sleeping pill and she was a beautiful young girl, then the drug Bai Cheng was given was most likely…
Combined with Ye Jiaojiao’s special identity, damn Bai Xiuming, he really went too far!
Jin Hanrong’s anger towards Bai Xiuming reached its peak. He took a deep breath before addressing Bai Cheng, “Don’t worry, big brother won’t let you be fooled in vain. Miss Ye, I will also make sure to give you an explanation.”
Bai Cheng smiled at his words. “Don’t worry, big brother, if there’s any score to settle, I’ll handle it myself. But I can only repay him in his own coin.”
With that said, he looked at Ye Jiaojiao, tempting her, “Since Bai Xiuming has schemed against you, would you like to lend a hand in dealing with him?”
Team work! And what a shame, I really thought you could get a room for free, tsk!
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Nahhh, if it’s what I think it is, that Bai Xiuming really plays dirty!