15 Chapter 15 – Business with Bai Clan (2/2)

Zhu Xuan looked at her and he understood she had feelings for him. She was a beautiful girl and he liked spending time with her and talking to her, but he had no feelings like she had for him. He considered her a normal friend. He breathed deeply and spoke slowly ”Sorry, but I have to reach the village today, I'm already late by few days and my friend will be anxious.”

Of course it's a load of bullshit. He can't stay here for long and need to leave soon.

Looking at her depressed face after his response, he couldn't help but add ”I really have to leave. But, I will be looking forward to meeting you in seven days Bai Ling”

When she heard him using her name, her eyes brightened and a smile blossomed on her face. Ever since they met, he never used her name; he always started asking questions and spoke directly without using her name or title. She always felt like they haven't got close at all since he was not willing to call her. So, she was extremely happy that he called her by her name now.

She replied happily with a big smile ”I will be also looking forward to meeting you again Young master Shen.”

He stood up and walked out of the Bai clan building. Bai Ling and Bai Wuji also came out to send him off. He cupped his hand and said ”See you soon Senior Wuji, Bai Ling”. After he said that, he turned and walked away.

The others from Bai clan who was also standing outside saw the young man walk away. Bai Wuji sighed, turned around and said to others ”We will rest for today and leave for Qinglu city tomorrow morning.”

Everyone acknowledged him and walked inside the building. Bai Wuji was also about to walk inside when he noticed her niece was still standing and looking at the direction Zhu Xuan disappeared.

He has been observing her for a few days and he knew that she fell for that young man. He couldn't help but look at her and with a teasing voice he said ”Look at you acting like you are never going to see him again. You will be meeting him in a few days.”

When Bai Ling heard her uncle's teasing remark, her face turned beet red and was embarrassed. She stomped her leg and shouted angrily ”What nonsense are you speaking Uncle.”

Bai Wuji laughed boisterously and said ”Okay okay, I won't spout nonsense. But, you should know he is from our Qinglu city.”

Bai Ling's interest immediately piqued and she shook her uncle's hand left and right and asked excitedly like a child ”How do you know Uncle? Which family is he from?”

Bai Wuji gave a fake sigh of sadness ”Look at you acting like a child and be so interested in him and his family. Its true they say women in love forget their home.”

Bai Ling gave an angry stare at her uncle. He stopped teasing her and explained ”Okay I won't tease you anymore. Haven't you realised when we first met he asked only about the young master of Cai family but not about us?”

Bai Ling also realised when her uncle said this and got the idea why her uncle said he is from Qinglu city. Before she could say anything, he continued ”I also think he is not from a prominent family or he is in low status in a prominent family. He clearly knew that we are from Bai clan, but he didn't know anything about Cai family which is the next city to us. Moreover, I think he left because he didn't want us to find his identity and not to meet his friends.”

Bai Wuji was always a clever person and analysed what he know and got everything right. If Zhu Xuan found out, Bai Wuji already figured out so many things about him because of not thinking through and make such a rookie mistake, he would bang in the wall and kill himself for his stupidity.

He continued ”He might have his reasons for hiding it from us. So Bai Ling, since he doesn't want us to know his background, don't try to find out unless he is willing to share it with us.”

Bai Ling also understood Zhu Xuan must have his difficulties for not revealing his identity and replied firmly ”I understand Uncle.”