Chapter 157: Chapter 143: Blinded by Greed (Part 2)

The He family, being able to attract many international brands to settle in, naturally had more control.

Qi Wenli, too, was a member sent by the Qi family to participate in the Gemini Project and was particularly sensitive to this matter.

After hanging up the phone and realizing this, she thought He Tingchen was very cunning but also thought it was a good strategy.

However, if He Tingchen could ingratiate himself with Cheng Wanbai, couldn’t she do the same?

Qi Wenli immediately called Cheng Wanbai again, saying she wanted to visit her on set.

"Great, you’re welcome," Cheng Wanbai replied with a smile.

After ending the call, Cheng Wanbai’s lips curved up in a smirk, indeed as Mr. He had anticipated.

On the other hand, Fang Anning had arranged to have a meal with Bai Yunyang.

Fang Anning didn’t pick a fancy hotel but chose a popular internet-famous restaurant which was said to have decent food.

Bai Yunyang came after work, and Fang Anning was already waiting inside, having ordered the food.

"I ordered first, hope you don’t mind!" Fang Anning said.

"Of course not, since it’s my treat, you should order what you like. But why didn’t you pick a private room? It’s somewhat improper to eat in such a crowded hall, isn’t it?" Bai Yunyang said, looking around.

Today the place was crowded, tables were closely packed, very congested.

The restaurant’s decor was also very romantic, with a large peach tree in the center, creating an ethereal and enchanting atmosphere akin to a fairyland.

"It’s just a meal, we’re not doing anything sneaky, no need for a private room," Fang Anning declared boldly.

Bai Yunyang felt awkward and chuckled, "I didn’t expect Miss Fang to be so straightforward."

"Even though you wronged me before, I forgive you today, come on, let’s drink. But since I’m pregnant, I can’t drink alcohol, so I’ll toast you with tea," Fang Anning lifted a cup of water as a toast to Bai Yunyang.

Bai Yunyang had no choice but to raise his glass and clink it with hers.

After Bai Yunyang finished his drink, Fang Anning picked up the wine bottle to pour him more.

Bai Yunyang stretched out his hand to stop her, "No need, I’m not much of a drinker."

"Alright, then let’s eat," Fang Anning said with a smile.

She even took the initiative to serve Bai Yunyang some dishes with her chopsticks. In the middle of the meal, she suddenly stared at the corner of Bai Yunyang’s mouth and said, "Oh dear, you’ve got some sauce there."

Bai Yunyang, feeling awkward, quickly wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin.

"No, it didn’t come off, let me help you," Fang Anning said, as she stretched out her arm with a napkin to wipe it for him.

Before Bai Yunyang could refuse, Fang Anning had already pressed the napkin to his face and wiped carelessly before throwing it aside, "There, done."

Bai Yunyang grew even more embarrassed.

But after a while, he frowned slightly and asked, "Miss Fang, is there a reason for your sudden change in behavior?"

Fang Anning smiled and said, "Guess?"

Bai Yunyang couldn’t guess.

Mainly because he wasn’t a gossip by nature, and he certainly didn’t expect He Tingchen to be involved in any rumors, so he had no idea about the gossip between He Tingchen and Cheng Wanbai.

If he knew, he would surely have refused Fang Anning’s invitation.

Because Fang Anning’s sudden invite to dinner was far from well-intentioned.

Unfortunately, he was unaware.

Out of previous guilt towards Fang Anning, although her behavior today was abnormal and unreasonable, he didn’t reject her.

After dinner, they both left together.

The restaurant was crowded, and as someone rushed in suddenly, Fang Anning got startled and quickly leaned towards Bai Yunyang.

Bai Yunyang, considering her pregnancy, immediately reached out to protect her and asked, "Are you alright?"

Fang Anning shook her head.

As they continued to walk out, they didn’t expect to encounter a somewhat drunk man at the door. Recognizing Bai Yunyang, he pointed at him and shouted, "Bai Yunyang? Is that really you?"

"Do you know him?" Fang Anning asked.

Bai Yunyang frowned and said sternly, "An old business rival, but I haven’t heard from him for a long time."

It seems like he wasn’t doing so well now.

He used to be all dressed up in suits, but now he was wearing a simple gray jacket that looked like it hadn’t been washed in ages.

His pants were dirty as if he’d been doing manual labor.

His beard was unkempt, and his face pale, clearly the look of someone who was frustrated with life.

"Bai Yunyang, I finally found you. I didn’t expect to bump into you here. If not for you, I wouldn’t be in this mess. Today, I’m going to teach you a lesson and beat you so hard you’ll be searching for your teeth," the man cursed at Bai Yunyang while intending to charge at him.

Fang Anning, being pregnant, naturally knew to protect herself, quickly hiding behind Bai Yunyang.

But unexpectedly, Bai Yunyang also stepped back, his face stern as he scolded, "Chen Junhe, your company’s failure is due to your poor management. Blaming others for your mistakes is why you can’t make a comeback."

"What the fuck did you say? It’s all because of you, you bastard, that I went bankrupt!" the man grew even angrier.

"Hurry up and stop wasting words with him, it’s no use talking, just kick him and he’ll shut up," Fang Anning urged quickly.

Bai Yunyang looked distressed and whispered, seeing no one on either side, "The bodyguards haven’t come."

The restaurant had no parking lot nearby, Bai Yunyang’s driver and bodyguard were waiting for them at the parking lot and didn’t follow them in.

And Fang Anning hadn’t brought a bodyguard either, as her purpose for inviting Bai Yunyang out was deliberate, so why would she bring a bodyguard.

Even Mrs. Chen was scolded away by her.

"I’ll show you my strength today," the man charged at Bai Yunyang with his teeth grit and fists ready.

Bai Yunyang, his face instantly pale, subconsciously stepped back again.

Watching from the side, Fang Anning was stunned, not expecting Bai Yunyang, a tall and strong man, to be a non-fighter.

With a sigh, at the moment the man charged, she grabbed a stick from the side and hit the man on the head.

With a "thud," the man fell to the ground.

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