<h4>Chapter 394: Chapter 392: Giving Gifts</h4>


    Bai Zhiqing’s abrupt action took all the attendees by surprise, and everyone was momentarily stunned. Li Xiaofeng and Lin Yafei weren’t as shocked, since they knew Bai Zhiqing was Lu Tianxing’s spouse, and witnessing another woman cozily offering favors to her man without her flipping out at the scene wasmendable enough.


    The most surprised were certainly Lin Qianru and Xue Man. At the moment, they were staring at Bai Zhiqing with their eyes wide open. As Bai Zhiqing’s close friends, they were well aware of her personality; she had always been indifferent to men. Yet now, she was taking the initiative to serve food to a man, and even if that man was a hero to Bai’s Group like Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing’s behavior seemed excessive, leading to some deep spections about the implications.


    "Could it be that Lu Tianxing didn’t lie to me? Is Zhiqing really his wife?"


    A thought shed through Lin Qianru’s mind. She recalled Lu Tianxing once iming Bai Zhiqing was his wife, a statement she had brushed off with disdain, thinking that he was merely daydreaming.


    But now, Bai Zhiqing’s behavior waspletely that of a jealous young girl.


    As the thought passed through her mind and vanished, Lin Qianru shook her head vigorously. Bai Zhiqing, a typical ’white, rich, and beautiful’dy, and Lu Tianxing, at best a bad boy and a loser before this, how could he possibly win over Bai Zhiqing, let alone marry her?


    "Maybe thepany rumors were right, that Lu Tianxing is Zhiqing’s distant rtive, which would exin why she’s so concerned about Lu Tianxing, protecting him from contact with President Lin to avoid any loss."


    Another idea popped into Lin Qianru’s mind. She’d rather believe that than entertain the idea that Lu Tianxing was Bai Zhiqing’s husband.


    "Tianxing, you’ve been working yourself ragged these past three days, have a taste of this rib, it’s delicious, let me blow on it for you."


    Lin Yafei, observing Bai Zhiqing’s actions, sounded even more intimate, picking up a rib with her chopsticks, blowing on it, and then bringing it to Lu Tianxing’s mouth, mimicking the way one would feed a child.


    "Assistant Lu, you are a hero to thepany, have this."


    Bai Zhiqing was quick to counterattack, not showing the slightest weakness.


    "Tianxing, this squab is quite nice, the vor is excellent, it suits your taste perfectly, try it."


    "Assistant Lu, have this, it’s said to be good for health. You’re too frail, you need to strengthen yourself, I certainly don’t want to one day see a news story about an employee of Bai’s Group dying of overwork."


    "..."


    The two of them went back and forth, a battle of words as entertaining as it was fierce.


    Lu Tianxing wore a bitter smile as he looked at the pile of dishes umting in front of him, feeling like crying without the tears. What on earth were these two women trying to do—stuff him to death?


    "Mr. Bai, President Lin, enough is enough, you should eat too, or the food will get cold."


    Seeing that both women seemed intent on heaping all the dishes into his bowl, Lu Tianxing hurriedly picked up his cup of wine, quickly stood up and changed the subject, "Today is a great day for Bai’s Group, having sessfully secured the Tianhe Resort project, thanks entirely to everyone’s help. On such a good day, wouldn’t it dampen the spirits not to drink a toast?"


    "Cheers."


    Everyone raised their sses and the crisp clinking soon brought a lively atmosphere to the private room.


    "Sister Zhiqing, congrattions on securing the Tianhe Resort project. After this, Bai’s Group is set to soar to new heights, truly bing the top powerhouse in Modu. As your junior, I don’t have much to give, but this is my present to Sister Zhiqing. I hope you won’t disdain it."


    As he spoke, Li Xiaofeng bent down to retrieve a gift box from under the table, then opened it.


    It was a golden jasper-engraved copper coin with the inscription of Kaiyuan Tongbao, symbolizing the influx of wealth from all directions.


    "Xiao Feng, no need, this is too precious, I can’t ept it."


    Seeing the item, Bai Zhiqing repeatedly shook her head in refusal.


    Although she wasn’t in the jewelry business, she knew the value of golden jade, and moreover, this Kaiyuan Tongbao wasn’t artificially colored—it was entirely a naturalrge jade carving, and the quality of the jade was very good, definitely old-pit ss type. This Kaiyuan Tongbao was the size of three adult palms and was undoubtedly of great value.


    She had only met Li Xiaofeng once, and yet he gave her such a significant gift. How could she ept it, even if Li Xiaofeng was Lin Yafei’s cousin?


    Lu Tianxing looked at Li Xiaofeng with surprise. He hadn’t expected that the guy who always followed Lin Yafei around like a sycophant was actually a big tycoon. Although he didn’t understand jewelry, he knew this item was definitely very valuable, just by seeing the expressions on Bai Zhiqing’s face and the others.


    "What’s too precious, Sister Zhiqing, since you and my cousin are best friends, and you are my cousin’s sister, then naturally you are also my sister. Since my sister has sessfullynded a project, as her brother, of course, I must show my support. If you don’t ept, then it means, Sister Zhiqing, you don’t regard me as your brother."


    Li Xiaofeng’s gaze was steadfast as he looked at Bai Zhiqing. He had prepared this gift specifically to congratte Bai Zhiqing.


    Bai Zhiqing was at a loss for an answer for a moment, her eyes briefly swept over Lu Tianxing, as if looking to him to make a decision for her.


    Feeling Bai Zhiqing’s gaze, Lu Tianxing sighed softly and said, "Mr. Bai, since this is a gift from Xiao Feng to his own sister, you might as well ept it. By the look of it, he doesn’t seem like someone short of money, this little amount to him is nothing."


    Although Lu Tianxing didn’t know Li Xiaofeng’s background, the aura emanating from him was enough to indicate that Li Xiaofeng’s status was not ordinary.


    Hearing Lu Tianxing say this, Bai Zhiqing no longer refused and nodded, "Alright then! I will ept it, from now on, you are my, Bai Zhiqing’s, brother. Feel free toe to your sister if you ever need anything."


    "Then I thank you, Sister Zhiqing."


    Li Xiaofeng’s face beamed with a brilliant smile. He had finally gotten away from the devil Lin Yafei. From now on, if Lin Yafei dared to mess with him, he would just run to Bai Zhiqing and freeload off her.


    "Xiao Feng, you have such nice things yet you don’t give any to your sister—such a shame, I’ve always been so good to you. Are you heartless or what, you’ve actually forgotten about your sister."


    Lin Yafei looked at Li Xiaofeng with a mix of grievance and allure.


    Li Xiaofeng suddenly felt a shiver run down his spine. Lin Yafei’s eyes may have appeared grievous, but they were filled with a dangerous aura. If only he had known, he would have given the item discreetly to Bai Zhiqing, instead of in front of Lin Yafei.


    Now that the two women had clearly started a battle, just the thought of Lin Yafei’s means made Li Xiaofeng shudder. He swallowed hard and said cautiously, "Cousin, I’ve certainly prepared something for you as well, I just didn’t bring it with me. Don’t worry, even if someone else misses out, it won’t be you, right?"


    "You’d better understand."


    Only then did Lin Yafei let Li Xiaofeng off the hook, her gaze once again falling on Lu Tianxing.


    Li Xiaofeng let out a long sigh of relief, having finally gotten through this ordeal.


    "Mr. Bai, President Lin, excuse me, I need to go to the restroom."


    Xue Man suddenly stood up, her face showing a hint of apology as she quickly made her way outside.


    Thank you for the generous tip from the past!!