Chapter 49 (1/2)

The news of Chen Hao waking up quickly spread around.

Half an hour later, Bai Ru was the first to visit him.

The Bai Ru now had regained her lovely youthful appearance—fashionable and pretty. Clad in a suit resembling that of career ladies, she did look like she had the appeal of one.

“Master Chen, are you feeling better?” Bai Ru placed the fresh fruits and flowers she brought down as she inquired with a smile.

Although she was a beauty, the few times he had interacted with her had allowed him to see her true self. Chen Hao did not have a good impression of her. He replied plainly, “I won’t die.”

Bai Ru choked as her expression hardened for a second before returning to normal. She said with a smile, “Master Chen, you look as if you don’t want to see me. When have I offended you?”

Chen Hao replied, “Vice-president Bai must be joking. I don’t seem to recall us being that close. We simply have the relationship of an employer and her employee. Now that the case at Stream Mountain has been resolved, although you did not become the president, you have the same title of ‘vice-president’ as Xue Chuang, so I guess that’s considered as a successful turnover. It’s time for you to fulfill your promise, right?”

Bai Ru was exasperated.

This bastard. In front of a beauty like me, you’re actually thinking about money? Are you trying to stay single for life?

“Master Chen, you can’t just say this. Although we haven’t known each other for long, we’ve been through life and death together, so shouldn’t that count for more than just normal friends?”

Chen Hao smiled. “Let’s not talk about going through life or death together or things like that. This is my job. I just didn’t expect it to be so difficult. If you feel bad for me, you can add a bonus to my payment. I won’t have any complaints about it.”

You will definitely not get a girlfriend.

Bai Ru cursed inwardly. The smile vanished from her face as she looked seriously at him. “Master Chen, since that’s the case, I’ll be direct as well. With Master Chen’s help this time around, although I didn’t get what I wanted, I did get further, so I feel that the two of us have a chance at further cooperation. If Master Chen is willing, I don’t mind progressing further with you as well. By then, we can become an unstoppable force together…”

“Stop there!” Chen Hao couldn’t stand listening more and cut her off directly. He then asked seriously, “You’re thinking too far ahead. We should settle the payment for now before we talk about anything else. Vice-president Bai wouldn’t be just thinking about love and trying to pass up on paying me, right?”

Bai Ru was flabbergasted.

This bastard, how did you understand my words? I’m unwilling to pay? I had a relatively good impression of you, so I was giving you a chance to chase me. Why do you only talk about money? Without it, are you going to die?

Puffing up, Bai Ru glared at Chen Hao before speaking in a cold tone. “Master Chen, rest assured. The promised three million yuan, I will give it to you without missing a single cent. I will transfer it to your account once I get back. Are you satisfied?”

Chen Hao chuckled. “That’s more like it. Like what people always say, even biological siblings should differentiate money matters and feelings. To be talking about love in front of profits is too fake. I can’t take it.”

Bai Ru was furious. “So now, can I continue?”

Chen Hao replied seriously, “You may begin your performance.”

Bai Ru was speechless.

Why did she feel like a monkey performing at a circus?

Bai Ru felt uneasy, but at the same time, she was unwilling to give up like this. After all, her trip to the tomb palace had shown her a fantasy-like world unlike that of the norm. For masters like Chen Hao who truly had the ability, she did have some form of impure thoughts about him. Furthermore, although Chen Hao wasn’t extraordinarily handsome, his features were still above average. Alongside that figure of his, it was worth it for her to try her luck.

“Master Chen, what do you think of me?” Bai Ru probed.

Chen Hao replied, “Very beautiful.”

Bai Ru was elated. At least you have the good taste to admit that I have good looks.