CHAPTER 214: CHAPTER 214: BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Bai Wenjing protected Leng Linglong, preventing Ningwan from taking her away.

Ningwan asked, "Why?"

Bai Wenjing frowned at the question, thinking for a moment before saying, "She’s someone my brother brought back, you can’t take her away."

Ningwan sneered, "What your brother did wasn’t bringing her back, it was kidnapping. Do you know we’ve already called the police? If it really comes down to it, this is a crime."

"It wasn’t kidnapping, he just invited Miss Leng to stay at our home as a guest," Bai Wenjing explained.

Ningwan chuckled, "Whether it’s kidnapping or being a guest, you can explain that to the police. But now, I want to take her away, what’s your reason for stopping me?"

"Hey, Ningwan, weren’t we going out for a meal? Why are we leaving?" Leng Linglong asked innocently.

Ningwan: "..."

It’s not the divine-like opponents one fears, but pig-like teammates.

Now she truly understands the meaning of that saying.

"Going out to have fun? Not leaving?" Bai Wenjing asked, pleasantly surprised.

Leng Linglong shook off his hand, "Of course, just going out to have fun. Who said I was leaving? I don’t want to leave just yet. Why, are you trying to get rid of me?"

"Of course... of course not," Bai Wenjing quickly said.

Leng Linglong hmphed, "Even if you wanted to get rid of me, I wouldn’t leave. Don’t think you can easily ditch me."

Bai Wenjing couldn’t help but curl his lips into a smile and said, "I have no intention of ditching you, nor am I trying to send you away. Since it’s about having fun, let’s go out and have fun! But, you all must not be familiar with this area, how about I take you around some interesting places?"

"Why are you coming with us?" Leng Linglong glanced warily at Ningwan.

Bai Wenjing said, "I just wish to show some local hospitality. You all are outsiders and surely don’t know the area well."

"Yes, it would definitely be more fun with Mr. Bai showing us around," Ningwan said.

Leng Linglong looked at the two of them suspiciously, her brows furrowed tightly.

Ningwan smirked and pulled Wangyue to head out first.

Bai Wenjing’s car was outside, just in time to use his car for the trip.

Since they were with him, Ningwan didn’t let the other bodyguards follow, just letting Wangyue come along.

Initially, those people were reluctant, fearing for Ningwan’s safety.

Ningwan smiled and said, "With Mr. Bai around, how could there be any danger? In He City, Mr. Bai is someone who can cause a stir with just a stomp, who would dare to harm his guests on his turf?"

The bodyguards had to stay behind.

Once they got in the car, Bai Wenjing sat in the front.

The three girls sat in the back.

The car took them to a restaurant first, one of the area’s more unique establishments.

As soon as Bai Wenjing entered, the staff greeted him with smiles.

It seemed he was a regular here.

"Mr. Bai, the usual?" the staff asked with a smile after inviting them in.

Bai Wenjing said, "Yes, the usual. But also bring the menu over for the three ladies to see if there’s anything else they want to eat."

"Alright, just a moment." The staff quickly went to get the menu.

However, it was really only Wangyue and Leng Linglong who were into eating.

The two of them were simple-minded, quickly negotiating what to eat with chatter.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ningwan asked Bai Wenjing, "Is your brother also in He City?"

Bai Wenjing shook his head, "No, I have no idea where he disappeared to."

"Mr. Bai, you still say these things now, do you think I’ll believe you?" Ningwan chuckled.

Bai Wenjing said, "I’m honestly not lying to you; he indeed isn’t in He City. Previously he brought Miss Leng over, saying she was someone he brought from Jiangcheng. He didn’t say why. At the time she was unconscious, and he left with a sum of money from me. Only after he left did I find out Miss Leng had been kidnapped by him."

"Then when I called to ask you, why didn’t you tell me?" Ningwan asked.

"I... Miss Ye, I heard you also have a brother," Bai Wenjing sighed.

Ningwan snorted, "My brother wouldn’t do such a thing as kidnapping."

"I didn’t expect Qishu to be so bold, doing such a thing. But, you know, being the eldest is like being a parent. Our parents passed away when he was little, so to him, I’m more than just a brother, I’m a guardian. I know he made a mistake, but I can’t hand him over to others for punishment either."

"Mr. Bai, your brotherly loyalty is truly moving. But have you considered that such indulgence will only cause him to sink deeper into disadvantage, unable to extricate himself?" Ningwan said coldly.

Bai Wenjing’s eyes darkened, "I know, I will find him as soon as possible to have a good talk. But he’s my brother, so I’ll handle this. I heard Mr. Zhan’s Chasing Silk Poison has been cured, and Miss Leng is unharmed. So, I hope Miss Ye can let him off this time. Our Bai family owes you a favor."

Ningwan was silent.

Bai Wenjing even brought up a favor, it seemed he was determined to protect Bai Qishu.

If she didn’t agree, she feared even returning to Jiangcheng wouldn’t go smoothly.

"Alright, I’ll agree to Mr. Bai’s terms, but Mr. Bai, you must keep your promise, no more wrongdoing from him. If there’s a next time, I won’t let it slide," Ningwan said unceremoniously.

Bai Wenjing breathed a sigh of relief, quickly assuring, "Of course, if it happens again, even without you saying, I’d break his legs myself."

"What are you two talking about?" Leng Linglong suddenly asked out of the blue.

Ningwan smiled and said, "Nothing, just chatting about the herbs."

Leng Linglong looked at her suspiciously.

However, Wangyue quickly called her over to discuss something about the dishes.

Leng Linglong had to lower her head again to discuss the menu with Wangyue.

Ningwan lifted her eyes and saw Bai Wenjing looking at Leng Linglong with gentle eyes.

Surprised, she raised an eyebrow and was about to speak when the waiter came in again.

They brought in the regulars Bai Wenjing had ordered before.

It turned out to be roasted whole lamb, lamb skewers, hand-pulled lamb, and other delicacies.

Seeing the food, Wangyue stopped looking at the menu and handed it to the waiter, saying, "The rest can just be served, we can’t possibly finish all this."

The dishes here were indeed authentic, especially the roasted whole lamb, a whole lamb in fact.

Not to mention never seen in Jiangcheng, not even in Tong City.

Wangyue drooled with desire, hastily putting on gloves to start eating.

Leng Linglong, seeing her like this, mocked her, "Don’t be so unsophisticated, if you like it, we can come again tomorrow. After all, Bai Wenjing will foot the bill."

After she finished, she looked at Bai Wenjing, "Right?"

Bai Wenjing nodded, "Yes."

Leng Linglong smirked smugly.

Ningwan coldly observed from the side, finally understanding why Leng Linglong refused to leave and said she no longer liked Zhan Hanjue.

She had found someone else.

Unexpectedly, a blessing in disguise, not only did being kidnapped not cause suffering, but she also found true love.

However, it seemed they were still in the ambiguous stage, yet to express their feelings.

Since Leng Linglong didn’t want to leave, she wouldn’t force it.

At most, they’d stay another half-day tomorrow, then she’d have to buy tickets to return.

Having been out for only half a day, she realized she missed Zhan Hanjue a bit too.