Chapter 55: Plum Garden Gathering (2/2)

Good thing was, she succeeded!

“Ahem, since it’s like this, then I won’t trouble Miss Bai. I was also only casually asking, just casually asking, that’s all… That’s right, where are you heading to?” When she was walking earlier, she didn’t see even half a trace of a person. It could be said that this place was completely remote and desolate. She only ran over here for fun, but this Bai Lianhua was a girl from a wealthy family. What did she come here for?

Hearing this, Bai Lianhua subconsciously knitted her brows. Was he asking this on purpose?

Wasn’t his appearance here for the same purpose as hers?

Today was the day that occurred every three years, when the Plum Garden was opened for plum blossom viewing. Every time, many ladies would come to the Plum Garden for the sake of catching a glimpse of Baili Yu’s exceptional good looks.

Of course, other than these girls, there were also numerous handsome and talented youths that would come here. Everyone knew their objectives.

Speaking of which, this Plum Garden Gathering was extremely grand. News of it had already spread around since several months earlier. Otherwise, how could she possibly be so idle as to run a thousand miles over to this Plum Garden just for the sake of Bai Feiyun’s matter?

It must be known that in her eyes, there was only the Plum Garden Gathering. There was only Baili Yu.

With Li Xueyi’s infamous lecherous reputation, how could he miss this great opportunity to admire beautiful women? She, Bai Lianhua, wouldn’t believe it at all if someone was to say that he didn’t know about the Plum Garden Gathering.

Thinking to here, Bai Lianhua replied with a calm expression, “Going to admire the plum blossoms ah. Don’t tell me Alliance Head Li isn’t going?”

Admire plum blossoms?

It sure is leisurely. Tang Doudou smacked her lips and gave Bai Lianhua some flattery before asking again, “Miss Bai truly has elegant interests. I just wonder if there are living quarters at the plum sea side?”

“There are. Baili Yu invested quite a lot of consideration in order to allow the plum sea to bloom with such beauty. He invited the most amazing gardeners in the world to manage Plum Garden. For the sake of convenience, all the gardeners live in Plum Garden. Alliance Head Li, what are you asking this for?” A trace of suspicion flashed through Bai Lianhua’s eyes. It was obvious to see that she couldn’t figure out what Tang Doudou was thinking.

The moment Tang Doudou heard this, she immediately cheered up. If there are living quarters, then there’s definitely restrooms!

It was just that she didn’t know how far away that Plum Garden was. If it was too far away, she had better find an excuse to make Bai Lianhua leave, then find a place to deal with it.

“Just casually asking. I was just curious. With such a large Plum Garden, it would be too terrifying for there to be no living quarters. Otherwise, no one would probably dare to go over at night! Haha…” She pressed on her stomach. “How far away is the Plum Garden? How come I don’t even see a trace of it?”

“Once you walk past that bamboo forest ahead, you’ll have arrived. What, Alliance Head has never been to the plum sea even after having stayed in the Plum Garden for so long?” Bai Lianhua asked curiously.

Tang Doudou glanced at the bamboo forest she pointed out and estimated the distance, then decided to go resolve the issue in the restroom over there. After all, doing it on the spot also required courage. If she ends up being seen by someone, wouldn’t that be completely humiliating?

She was busy thinking about things and didn’t pay much attention to Bai Lianhua’s question. She gave a random ‘en’, then said, “Wah, so it turned out to be just ahead ah. Since early on, I’ve heard about how spectacular and beautiful the plum sea of Plum Garden was, but unfortunately I’ve never had the chance to see it until now. Ahem, I’m actually quite excited… Miss Bai, if you don’t have any matters, I shall take my leave first!”

After saying so, she stretched her neck towards that little bamboo forest as if she was anxious to go admire the plum blossoms to the point she wanted to see them right this instant.

Seeing her country bumpkin-like appearance, a trace of disgust flashed through Bai Lianhua’s eyes. And Cousin would even frequently talk about how refined and outstanding Li Xueyi was in front of her. Unexpectedly, the person himself was actually like a local ruffian, without even the slightest trace of a respected expert’s demeanor. She really doubted the City Lord’s eyesight. How did he end up choosing this sort of person to become the Alliance Head? No wonder Elder Yu couldn’t accept it.

If it was her, she also wouldn’t be able to accept it. This Li Xueyi was way too incompetent.

It was just a pity. Originally, she was planning to head over with Li Xueyi. That way, she could properly tell him about how Baili gege brought her here to look at the plum sea last time and thoroughly anger Li Xueyi.

But right now, Li Xueyi didn’t want to walk with her so she also didn’t want to try and force it. It’d also save herself some irritation from looking at him, so she said, “Lianhua originally wanted to head there together with Alliance Head Li, but seeing Alliance Head Li’s impatient appearance, Lianhua doesn’t want to make Alliance Head Li wait.”

En, so thoughtful!

“Alright, then I’ll head over first. Miss Bai, take your time!” She originally wanted to chatter a few more sentences, but rounds of urgent hoots transmitted from her stomach. She had no choice but to force out a stiff smile, speedily drop a sentence, then turn and dash towards the bamboo forest.

Bai Lianhua looked at the Tang Doudou as he disappeared in a blink into the bamboo forest. Her face turned dark in an instant. If she had known earlier, she would’ve just pointed in a random direction and make it so Li Xueyi wouldn’t be able to find his way to the plum sea.

But if she did so and Baili gege looked into it, it’d be hard for her to avoid the blame.

She gave a light sigh, then heard Qing Xin, who hadn’t spoken this entire time, complain, “Miss Bai, you’re too kindhearted. He didn’t know about the Plum Garden Gathering at all, why did you point out the road for him? When the time comes and Master sees him, would he still care about anyone else? You’ve really just added more trouble for yourself!”

“Qing Xin, enough!” Bai Lianhua exposed a troubled expression, but in her heart she was itching to fling a slap over. Did she think that she didn’t know this?

She was only doing this for the sake of letting Baili gege see her good points, her tolerance and magnanimity. That was all!

A maid was just a maid, how could she understand how many layers there were to her Master’s heart?

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