CHAPTER 340: CHAPTER 339: WHO MADE THE FIRST MOVE

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s originally apprehensive expression turned to one of gratitude after Xiao Bai spoke, and her eyes became firmly courageous.

She stepped out from behind Jiang Kechu and said, "Big brother, it’s not Xiao Bai’s fault, it was me who invited Xiao Bai to see a movie."

Wan Chu’er had not expected Jiang Xiaoxiao to say this, especially in front of the cold and intimidating Jiang Kechu, taking the blame upon herself. Secretly, Wan Chu’er gave Jiang Xiaoxiao a thumbs up.

How come the girls nowadays seem to be so open-minded and courageous, one more so than the next?

Xiao Bai also hadn’t expected Jiang Xiaoxiao to defend him like this. Surprised, he couldn’t let this girl take on everything by herself and said with ease:

"A single hand can’t clap. We’re both unmarried, it’s normal for men and women to interact; we haven’t done anything wrong. Xiaoxiao, you don’t need to be afraid."

Jiang Kechu’s fists tightened, and seeing this, Wan Chu’er thought he might explode with rage. She quickly intervened, wrapping her arm around his, and jokingly said:

"Don’t be agitated, don’t be agitated. Let’s talk it over nicely. Nothing is beyond discussion, resolving issues through negotiation is the proper way."

Who loved to solve problems with violence the most, Wan Chu’er had completely forgotten.

Because of Wan Chu’er’s intervention, Jiang Kechu loosened his fists. He softened his tone and said to Wan Chu’er, "I’m sorry, I can’t continue to accompany you today. I’ll take Xiaoxiao home first."

Wan Chu’er grabbed Xiao Bai, who was still gearing up to surge forward, and smilingly said to Jiang Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, go back with your brother first. I’ll have a talk with Xiao Bai."

Jiang Kechu didn’t take another look at Xiao Bai. After Jiang Xiaoxiao got into the car, he started the vehicle with a stony face and left.

Wan Chu’er teased, "Second Brother, when did you start fancying Xiaoxiao? Well done, you’ve kept it a tight secret."

Xiao Bai: "Speak properly, don’t be sarcastic. A fair lady, a gentleman’s good match—what’s so odd about that?"

Wan Chu’er narrowed her eyes, looking at him: "Are you serious?"

"What’s real or fake, just take care of your Jiang Kechu. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being impolite," Xiao Bai retorted grumpily.

Wan Chu’er laughed, "Impolite, you? Are you planning on finding Jiang Kechu to endure abuse? Or being harsh to Xiaoxiao, the innocent young girl?"

Xiao Bai: "...Really want to hit someone."

Wan Chu’er simply acted as if she hadn’t heard and asked, "Come on, tell me, how did you two hook up? No, how did you seduce Jiang Xiaoxiao? Xiaoxiao is a young girl who knows little of the world, don’t go too far."

Xiao Bai gave her a strange look, "You speak as though you are so mature and worldly. Jiang Kechu unknowingly picked you, and we didn’t go after him with torches and pitchforks."

Wan Chu’er blinked. Oh yeah, counting it up, Jiang Kechu was also a case of robbing the cradle. Old Jiang’s double standards are too slick—officials are allowed to set fires, but the common people can’t light lamps?

"Am I, your Second Brother, that terrible? Can’t it be that Xiaoxiao took a fancy to me first?" Seeing Wan Chu’er silent, Xiao Bai thought she shared the same attitude as Jiang Kechu.

Wan Chu’er shrugged and let out a chuckle, clearly disbelieving.

In her previous life, the husband Jiang Xiaoxiao chose was a diligent and upright research scientist, not one to speak or laugh without purpose, completely a different type from Xiao Bai—in fact, they were on opposite ends of the spectrum.

She didn’t believe Jiang Xiaoxiao’s taste would change so drastically as to take a liking to Xiao Bai, the prodigal son.

Xiao Bai rolled his eyes.

Ten minutes later, the two found a café.

Xiao Bai said helplessly, "It’s nothing really; Jiang Xiaoxiao came to my place looking for an internship. Thinking that she is your future sister-in-law, I took extra care of her. Who knew this girl somehow always finds a way to linger around me."

"Really? Are you kidding?" Wan Chu’er couldn’t believe it. Jiang Xiaoxiao took a fancy to Xiao Bai?

Jiang Xiaoxiao once said that she dislikes men who eye every woman they see and act too full of themselves. She prefers men who are down-to-earth.

Yet Xiao Bai is exactly the kind of man who prides himself on being a ladies’ man, flickering his flirty eyes at every pretty girl, vigorously flirting and hitting on them. How could Jiang Xiaoxiao fall for him?

So she thought it’s impossible that Jiang Xiaoxiao took the initiative to show interest in Xiao Bai.

However, this time, Wan Chu’er really got it wrong.

Although Xiao Bai is lazy and casual in his daily life, he takes his work very seriously.

The first time Jiang Xiaoxiao was truly shocked by Xiao Bai was when she coincidentally witnessed him scolding a subordinate. She couldn’t imagine that the usually smiling and frivolous Xiao Bai could be so stern, like a sudden storm, leaving one trembling in fear yet without anything to retort.

The second time was when she attended a meeting led by her group leader, and Xiao Bai’s confident and composed manner, his strategic and decisive conversation, left a deep impression on her.

The third time, at a product promotion event, she was utterly charmed by the humorous and charming Xiao Bai, who commanded the room.

Then the fourth time, when she accidentally saw a female employee sticking close to Xiao Bai, acting coquettishly and seductively, a fierce fire lit inside her. Her brain practically overheated, and she accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on that woman and subsequently made some sarcastic remarks to Xiao Bai.

At that moment, she felt quite heroic. But once it passed, she immediately chickened out and, after much hesitation, awkwardly went to apologize to Xiao Bai.

After that, as they interacted more and more, Xiao Bai discovered Jiang Xiaoxiao had feelings for him.

Originally, due to the relationship between Wan Chu’er and Jiang Kechu, Xiao Bai was quite rational, thinking that it would complicate things to "eat the grass by one’s own den".

But as their interactions became more frequent and deeper, he slowly found himself attracted to Jiang Xiaoxiao and started feeling restless.

He hadn’t made up his mind and was still ambiguously entangled with Jiang Xiaoxiao. However, he had bad luck today, running into Jiang Kechu and Wan Chu’er, and impulsively blurted out "I really like Jiang Xiaoxiao".

Upon hearing this, Wan Chu’er couldn’t help uttering a dry laugh. Not only did Jiang Kechu inadvertently meddle, but he also inadvertently gave these two a push forward.

In the end, Xiao Bai said despondently, "Jiang Xiaoxiao and I really aren’t suitable. Today, I was agitated by Jiang Kechu and talked nonsense, not knowing if I’d cause Jiang Xiaoxiao to misunderstand anything."

Wan Chu’er twitched her mouth disdainfully, thinking him a bit of an idiot. "After what you’ve said, what’s left for her to misunderstand? She must have taken it seriously.

If you really like Jiang Xiaoxiao, then go after her bravely. I think you are less decisive than Xiaoxiao. How are you and Xiaoxiao not suitable? I think you’re quite a good match."

Xiao Bai shook his head, "You don’t understand, Xiaoxiao and I are not the same kind of people, she deserves someone better."

Tsk, someone better.

Considering Jiang Xiaoxiao’s husband in her previous life, he was indeed down-to-earth enough, a boring stick-in-the-mud who couldn’t get a word out in edgewise, yet still not as good as you. Wan Chu’er criticized inwardly and decided to discuss this with Jiang Ke later.

Xiao Bai is witty and mature, unquestionably reputable, and has now spread his wings in Beijing, bound to make a mark in the business world.

Moreover, although Xiao Bai comes from the remote Wutong County, the Bai Family does have some influence there, and when it comes to family background, it is not much different from the Jiang Family.

In fact, she knew that the Jiang Family does not put much emphasis on matching family statuses; what matters most is whether Jiang Xiaoxiao likes the person.

From every perspective, Wan Chu’er felt that Xiao Bai and Jiang Xiaoxiao are suited for each other.