Chapter 40 (2/2)

However, Master Long had already arrived and it wouldn’t be nice for him to cause any delays.

“Sure, send someone to pick me up now.”

Half an hour later, Chen Hao arrived at the Stream Mountain construction site.

At that moment, Stream Mountain was already heavily guarded. It was clear that the Shuanglong Group and officials from Stone City had been alarmed after they dug up an ancient grave following Master Long’s discovery.

In order to avoid larger calamities, the officials from Stone City immediately showed their utmost support. Not only did they block off the surrounding areas, but they also alerted the troop stationed nearby. Should there be a need, the fully equipped troop would be able to rush over to support them.

“Master Chen is here. There are dough sticks, soy milk, and porridge to eat. Have you had breakfast? Do you want some?” Bai Ru came out from a room constructed from iron sheets with a bowl of porridge in her hands, giggling as she asked.

Chen Hao took a closer look at Bai Ru and was surprised to see how exhausted she looked. She appeared as though she had not slept for several days. Her dark eye circles were obvious.

“What happened? Manager Bai, you look tired.” Chen Hao didn’t hold back and asked as he walked towards the room.

Bai Ru laughed dryly. “Master, don’t you already know? There is a grave problem here at the Stream Mountain construction site and the Shuanglong Group holds the greatest responsibility. Although the officials from Stone City have shown their understanding and support, we can’t just enjoy the show from behind. I’m Bai Jinglong’s daughter and I have to stand on the frontline. I’ve been staying here for the past two days and felt how terrifying the sinister energies can be. Even the ground is frozen. If Master Long hadn’t given us some instructions before he left, Xue Chuang and I would probably already be dead.”

Shocked, Chen Hao halted his steps and asked, “Xue Chuang? Is he here too?”

Bai Ru replied calmly, “He’s Xue Longqi’s son. If he wishes to vie for the role of the President of the Shuanglong Group, he can only risk his life to do so. He cannot achieve glory and wealth without some sacrifices.”

That lad is full of guts!

Chen Hao looked around.

“Don’t bother looking for him. He has left to fetch Master Long. This is the first time the two of us experienced such a treacherous fight in the past five years. He has pinned his hopes on Master Long. If Master Long solves the problem this time around, he will become the President of Shuanglong Group,” Bai Ru said calmly.

Chen Hao picked up a dough stick as he looked at Bai Ru curiously. “You don’t look very disappointed. Are you giving up?”

Bai Ru answered resignedly, “I’ve already tried my best, but I still can’t defeat him. It must be fate. If you dare to go down to the ancient grave and solve the problem there, I might have a chance to change my destiny.”

After speaking, Bai Ru looked at Chen Hao with eyes gentle full of expectations. The look in her eyes was complex and it could mislead a man to read too much into it, as though she was willing to offer her body to him.

Chen Hao avoided her gaze immediately. He bent down and teased the black cat with his dough stick, enjoying how annoyed it looked.

Destiny? Fate? Bullsh*t. She just couldn’t give up. Why did she even try to send him to his death? Ha, he wasn’t stupid. No matter how hard she tried, he would never do it.

Looking at Chen Hao ignoring her, Bai Ru’s face sunk. Indeed, that b*stard clearly wasn’t capable of feeling protective of the fairer sex. He still remained so unchangingly tough in front of a beautiful damsel in distress. He must be gay.

Silently cursing deep down, Bai Ru couldn’t help but ask, “Master Chen, you’re here to help me. Are you just going to watch Master Long solve the problem without lifting a finger yourself? Don’t you have any solutions?”

Chen Hao let go of the black cat and watched it scurry away. He finally answered, “First, I agreed to help you, but I didn’t promise to assist you to fight for anything. Second, I’ve already told you that I do not understand Feng Shui well. Master Long is the real Master here. Xue Chuang is really capable to have found someone like him. Third, Master Long was the one who uncovered the ancient grave. It’s undeniably his credit. Fourth, the issue at the construction site hasn’t even been settled. Why are you so anxious? Who knows who will become the ultimate winner? Your attitude is wrong and you’re not a good fit for a leadership role. I suggest you stop fighting for the role. If Shuanglong Group were to crumble in your hands, it would be such an embarrassment.”

After speaking, Chen Hao left her alone, turned around, and walked to the grave.

Bai Ru was utterly stunned.