<h4>Chapter 1730: Chapter 172</h4>


    Bai Zhiqing simply sorted out some documents, divided them into two parts, and then said, "Qianru, Xiao Man, you both heard what I said just now, didn’t you? In that case, just follow what I said. Here’s the project n I’m handing over to you."


    Saying this, Bai Zhiqing picked up two documents and handed them to Lin Qianru and Xue Man respectively.


    After receiving their project ns, Lin Qianru and Xue Man nodded solemnly and said, "Mr. Bai, we know what to do next."


    "Okay, if there’s nothing else, you can go back to work!" Bai Zhiqing nodded slightly and said.


    Lin Qianru and Xue Man heard this and nodded slightly without saying anything, stood up from the sofa, and walked towards the door.


    However, as she was leaving, Xue Man couldn’t help but nce at Lu Tianxing, her eyes filled with aplex mix of emotions and resentment that couldn’t be concealed.


    This look made Lu Tianxing’s heart shiver, feeling like a thief caught in the act. In Beijing, he had justpletely devoured her sister, and now her sister was looking at him like this. Could it be that Xue Bing had told Xue Man about what happened between them?


    Thinking of this, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but shiver. If Xue Man knew all of this, who knows if she woulde for him fiercely.


    In a moment, only Bai Zhiqing and Lu Tianxing were left in the office.


    Bai Zhiqing nced at Lu Tianxing sitting beside her without speaking, intending to pick up the coffee from the table for a sip. But just as she picked it up, nning to drink, she suddenly felt her hand lighten, the coffee had disappeared from her hand.


    Perplexed, she looked up to see the coffee in Lu Tianxing’s hand instead. Opening her mouth, about to say something, she heard Lu Tianxing’s caring voice, "Honey, didn’t I tell you before that drinking coffee in the morning isn’t good? If you really feel tired, I’ll give you a massage to rx, wouldn’t that be better?"


    While speaking, Lu Tianxing didn’t hesitate to stand up from the sofa, stride behind Bai Zhiqing, lift his fingers like magic, and gently massage Bai Zhiqing’s temples.


    Suddenly, a slightly cool sensation spread from Lu Tianxing’s fingertips, invigorating Bai Zhiqing all over, the morning’s weariness vanished instantly.


    Bai Zhiqing didn’t speak, just leaned slightly in Lu Tianxing’s arms, quietly enjoying all of it.


    Suddenly, Bai Zhiqing’s body trembled slightly; she caught a faint scent of perfume on Lu Tianxing, very faint, but she could confirm it wasn’t hers, not Lin Qianru nor Xue Man, or Lan Xin’s, but belonging to another woman.


    This discovery made Bai Zhiqing’s face pale uncontrobly, her delicate body trembling subtly as she struggled not to think about Lu Tianxing’s outside affairs, but couldn’t hold back now.


    "Honey, what’s wrong? Your face seems a bit off." Lu Tianxing immediately noticed Bai Zhiqing’s suddenly changedplexion, asked concernedly.


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s concern-filled words, Bai Zhiqing’s body shook gently, her expressionplex as she looked at Lu Tianxing, "Lu Tianxing, you went to see Huangfu Meigui this morning, am I right?"


    Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Lu Tianxing stiffened abruptly, his face changed slightly, quickly said, "Honey, I..."


    Without waiting for Lu Tianxing to finish, Bai Zhiqing already interrupted him, "Lu Tianxing, you don’t need to exin now, just answer me, yes or no."


    "I..."


    Looking at Bai Zhiqing’s calm face, Lu Tianxing wanted to say something several times but felt his throat blocked, like something stuck, unable to speak.


    After quite a while, Lu Tianxing spoke again, "Honey, have you known everything?"


    Upon Lu Tianxing’s admission, Bai Zhiqing’s body uncontrobly shuddered, even though she had guessed the answer long ago, hearing Lu Tianxing admit it still felt like her heart was fiercely pierced with a needle, bleeding profusely.


    After her voice faded, Lu Tianxing’s gazended on Bai Zhiqing, and when seeing Bai Zhiqing’s suddenly changedplexion, Lu Tianxing’s body trembled abruptly, his face revealing a bitter smile he couldn’t hide.


    "Honey, do you indeed know everything?"


    Lu Tianxing tried hard to calm himself, but couldn’t; he didn’t know when Bai Zhiqing’s figure had rooted deep in his heart, he’d gotten used to daily banter with Bai Zhiqing, fearing life’s uncertainty upon losing her.


    Looking at Lu Tianxing’s extremely nervous appearance, Bai Zhiqing chose not to avoid but didn’t speak, instead nodded gently.


    Seeing Bai Zhiqing nod, Lu Tianxing’s bitter smile deepened, he should have guessed earlier based on Bai Zhiqing’s intelligence, even if love-blind, how could she not know anything; be it Lin Yafei, Mei Gui, or Angel would help him without hesitation, who as mere friends would help him ignoring the danger.


    "Honey, I..."


    Looking at Bai Zhiqing right up close, Lu Tianxing wanted to step forward, embrace this woman, but dared not take a step forward, fearing rejection from Bai Zhiqing.


    Bai Zhiqing observed Lu Tianxing’s frightened and painful expression, her unyielding delicate face slowly revealed a smile, "Is it that you want to ask, why knowing all this didn’t tell you, right?"


    Lu Tianxing didn’t speak, just nodded lightly.


    "Because I don’t want to pressure you, don’t want you distracted by my problems."


    Bai Zhiqing took a deep breath, looked at Lu Tianxing softly saying, "The burden on your shoulders is already very heavy, surrounded by strong enemies, countless people watch you, wishing to tear you apart, carrying so much; if I argue and quarrel like a shrew once more, you’ll breakdown, I want to see my man soar high, not fall into ruin."


    Listening to Bai Zhiqing’s gentle words, Lu Tianxing’s heart shook strongly, watching Bai Zhiqing force a smile, he took a deep breath without hesitation, strode forward, hugged Bai Zhiqing tightly.


    Wrapping his arms tightly around Bai Zhiqing’s back, as if wanting to merge her with himself.