<h4>Chapter 1674: Chapter 1667: Xue Man’s Determination</h4>


    Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Xue Man took a deep breath and said, "Zhiqing, thank you for your trust in me. I’ll go back right now and refine what you said, striving toe up with a reasonable n in the next two days."


    Saying this, Xue Man nodded at Bai Zhiqing, said no more, and turned to walk out.


    "Wait."


    Bai Zhiqing suddenly called out to stop Xue Man.


    "Zhiqing, is there something else you wanted to tell me?"


    Xue Man turned around, looking somewhat puzzled at Bai Zhiqing.


    "It’s nothing. I just heard from Qian Ru a couple of days ago that sometimes you seem distracted, Xiao Man. Be honest with me, is the reason for your distraction Lu Tianxing?"


    Bai Zhiqing looked at Xue Man with a piercing gaze.


    Startled by Bai Zhiqing’s words, Xue Man’s body trembled violently. Her pretty face couldn’t help but show a hint of panic, as if she had been caught stealing, and her voice carried an unmistakable tone of panic as she defended herself, "Zhiqing, don’t joke around with me. How is that possible? You know full well that Lu Tianxing and I arepletely ipatible. It’s already a miracle that we don’t get into fights when we’re together. How could I possibly like him? Zhiqing, you’re overthinking this."


    "Really? Xiao Man, are you sure you’re not lying to me?"


    Bai Zhiqing stared intently at Xue Man, her expressionless gaze seemingly piercing through to the deepest secrets of Xue Man’s heart.


    For a moment, the panic in Xue Man’s eyes grew stronger. Somewhat flustered, she exined, "Zhiqing, of course I’m speaking the truth. I can’t dislike him enough, let alone like him. The reason I’ve been so unsettled these days is entirely because of my sister Xue Bing. You know why Lu Tianxing is going to Beijing this time, and you’re aware of Xue Bing’s personality. Zhiqing, you know her well, and if she gets involved in this situation and encounters danger, what will happen? That’s why I’ve been on edge these past few days..."


    "Xiao Man, I don’t know if what you’re saying now is sincere or not. Regardless of whether you like him or not, there’s something I must tell you."


    Bai Zhiqing looked at Xue Man solemnly and said, "Being his woman is very dangerous; you could lose your life at any moment. I think you should have personally experienced this, so I won’t say much. If you do like him, then you must carefully consider the consequences you’ll have to face in the future. Otherwise, it’ll be toote if you regret itter. If you really don’t like him, I hope you can stay far away from him because he’s the kind of man who can make a woman lose herself."


    "Zhiqing, I..."


    "Xiao Man, there’s no need to rush to exin anything to me. I’ve said what I needed to say; what you do next is up to you. Think carefully if loving such a man is truly worth it."


    Bai Zhiqing gently interrupted Xue Man’s words.


    "Zhiqing, I understand. I’ll think about it."


    Xue Man gave Bai Zhiqing aplicated look, said nothing more, and slowly walked out of Bai Zhiqing’s office with a dazed expression. Her face showed a hint of bewilderment; she seemed absent-minded. Even when Lan Xin greeted her, she reacted with indifference and walked straight to the elevator.


    This left Lan Xin filled with curiosity—what was going on? Could it be that Mr. Bai and Minister Xue had a showdown and Minister Xue was told to stay away from Lu Tianxing, or was it something else?


    An array of thoughts shed through Lan Xin’s mind, but she couldn’t make sense of it. She shook her head decisively, tidied up her things, and prepared to go to the cafeteria for dinner, intending to bring back a meal for Bai Zhiqing. Even though the workday had long ended, since Bai Zhiqing, the chairman, hadn’t left work, she, as a little assistant, could not possibly leave, unless she wanted to get fired immediately.


    Xue Man ignored her surroundings, walking into the elevator like a zombie. It wasn’t until the elevator doors closed that she regained her senses, her faceden with an irrepressibleplexity, feeling utterly chaotic inside. She truly didn’t understand what Bai Zhiqing’s words meant earlier.


    Was it a warning to stay away from Lu Tianxing from now on, or was it advice to be mentally prepared if she wanted to be with him?


    She’s a woman, and logically, a woman should understand another woman best. But in this situation, regarding Bai Zhiqing, Xue Man waspletely bewildered.


    Given Bai Zhiqing’s intelligence, she probably already guessed that Xue Man liked Lu Tianxing, making her a romantic rival to Bai Zhiqing. Typically, Bai Zhiqing should be mocking her, yet she said nothing and instead seemed to be advising her. This left Xue Man utterly confused, unable to fathom what Bai Zhiqing’s intentions were.


    Xue Man wasn’t sure about Bai Zhiqing’s intentions, but Bai Zhiqing understood her own actions very well. She knew exactly how attractive a man like Lu Tianxing could be to a woman, and she also knew that Xue Man had been preupiedtely, definitely because of Lu Tianxing, and not due to anything else.


    Moreover, as a woman, no matter how open-minded she might be, she couldn’t possibly stay indifferent while her man brought women home every day, could she?


    That’s why Bai Zhiqing said those words to Xue Man, telling her how dangerous it was around Lu Tianxing, hoping that Xue Man would retreat in the face of difficulties.


    If Xue Man did retreat, it would mean that she never really liked Lu Tianxing, or perhaps she was fundamentally unsuitable for him. After all, when a woman’s first instinct in the face of danger concerning her man is to find a ce to hide rather than facing adversity with him, who would dare to be with such a woman?


    However, can Bai Zhiqing really make Xue Man retreat?


    That’s almost impossible. If Xue Man could retreat in the face of difficulties, she wouldn’t have resolutely stayed with Bai’s Group during the fierce siege from the Yang Family, the Jiang Family, and various major business groups in China. If she wanted to retreat, she would have resigned then and left, rather than staying with Bai’s Group despite the potential ruin and personal danger.


    As the saying goes, "Husband and wife are like birds sharing the same forest; when disaster strikes, they fly apart." But even couples might part ways in the face of danger, let alone others. However, Xue Man stayed and braved the storm with Lu Tianxing, which says it all.


    Returning, slightly confused, to her office, Xue Man sat down at her desk, feeling as if all her strength had vanished at that moment, copsing into her chair.


    On the way, Xue Man thought about many things, even considering cutting off all ties with Lu Tianxing from now on, and keeping to herself. But just as this thought emerged, she couldn’t help but quash it. She really didn’t want to give up this rtionship, and a faint voice in her heart told her that if she gave up on this rtionship, she might never meet another destined man in her life.


    "Why should I give up? Just because there’s danger around him? If other women aren’t afraid, why should I be afraid...?"


    Xue Man kept questioning herself, the expression on her charming face constantly changing.


    "Moreover, if he can ept other women, why can’t he ept me? I will never give up, unless one day, Lu Tianxing personally tells me he doesn’t like me; otherwise, I will not choose to give up in this life."


    Xue Man whispered to herself, but her face showed an indomitable determination that couldn’t be concealed; she didn’t want to give up just like that.


    Compared to the calm in Beijing, far away in HSD, tensions were already rising.


    When China entered the glittering night, HSD had already dawned. Around half-past nine in the morning, Angel left her residence with Abby, heading straight to the Morgan Family’s conference room.


    Today marked Angel’s rise; from now on, she wanted the Morgan Family to have only one voice, hers. She aimed to be the n leader of the Morgan Family, the strongest support for Lu Tianxing.


    Today, she intended to stir up a storm of bloodshed within the Morgan Family. Those who followed her would thrive; those who opposed her would perish—all for that man from China, her man. For him, she would dly stain her hands with blood and be a demon.


    Angel was dressed in a red cheongsam that entuated her figure to the fullest. Her golden hair fluttered in the wind, and her exquisitely beautiful face was cold as ice, exuding a chilling aura.


    "Abby, are our people ready?" Angel asked Abby while walking beside her.


    Upon hearing Angel’s question, Abby didn’t hesitate to reply, "They’re ready. The Fierce Tiger, Gale, and Blood ughter mercenary groups have all assembled. Just amand from us, and they will immediately act. Additionally, the forces brought by various n elders are secretly under our control, ensuring that this time, Chief, you can smoothly ascend to the position of Morgan Family’s n leader."


    "Inform the Fierce Tiger, Gale, and Blood ughter mercenary groups to act now. This time, anyone without a red band tied to their arms should be killed." Angel said icily.


    "Yes, Chief, I’ll arrange it now."


    Abby took out a small wireless earpiece from her pocket and started making arrangements.


    Angel didn’t stop for anything, striding immediately towards the Morgan Family’s conference room.