After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 751: Has Nad Finally Risen to Power?

Chapter 751: Chapter 751: Has Nad Finally Risen to Power?

#Bai Tangyuan’s Identity Exposed#

#Bai Ruoxi Clarifies Illegitimate Child Truth#

When Cheng Linye saw the news, he was utterly confounded.

"I’m not seeing things, am I?"

Cheng Linye asked the equally flabbergasted lackeys beside him.

After Qian Shanshan left, Cheng Linye had placed his complete trust in his underlings.

He told them why he had to follow Shi Yaoguang’s orders.

Upon learning that Shi Yaoguang was quite troubled due to Bai Tangyuan being an illegitimate child, and that people from the illegitimate children’s organization were determined to get their hands on him,

they believed that they could definitely solve the illegitimate child issue, and thus help the extremely impressive Shi Yaoguang lead them to the pinnacle of their lives.

But now!

Bai Ruoxi had clarified things!

Their beautiful dream had shattered!

"Wasn’t it said that Bai Tangyuan was the illegitimate child of Mr. Quan? Why would Bai Ruoxi clarify? She even swore that Bai Tangyuan’s origins had nothing to do with Mr. Quan?"

"Is Bai Ruoxi lying, or did Miss Shi take action?"

"Since Bai Ruoxi has clarified it herself, doesn’t that settle the issue of the illegitimate child? Without this leverage, what if Miss Shi doesn’t want to help us anymore?"

Question after question followed.

Cheng Linye was also baffled.

He didn’t know what to do for a moment.

"This... I don’t know what’s going on either."

Someone suggested, "Boss, why don’t you ask Miss Shi? She will definitely tell you what’s going on."

Cheng Linye slapped his forehead, agreeing, "I’ll call right now!"

After saying that, he made a call.

The call was quickly answered.

Shi Yaoguang’s voice came through, "What’s up?"

Cheng Linye asked somewhat nervously, "Have you seen the trending topics?"

"Trending topics?" As Shi Yaoguang spoke, her voice seemed to recede, as if she was checking the trending searches.

After a moment, she said, "I’ve seen it, any problem?"

Cheng Linye: "???"

He was confused, "You’ve seen the trending topics and you have nothing to tell me?"

"Tell you what?"

Shi Yaoguang apparently still hadn’t grasped the situation, so he reminded her, "Isn’t it bad that Bai Ruoxi clarified Bai Tangyuan’s identity?"

Cheng Linye clenched his teeth, "Didn’t you say you were worried that Bai Tangyuan’s identity would affect you? Aren’t you worried anymore?"

"Hmm..." Shi Yaoguang pondered for a moment, then said, "It’s natural to worry, but it’s not without a solution."

Hearing this, Cheng Linye’s interest was piqued, "How so?"

"Since Bai Ruoxi has denied Bai Tangyuan’s identity, I might as well pretend this never happened. Isn’t that the best of both worlds?"

Cheng Linye was dumbfounded, "Just like that?"

"Isn’t that enough?"

Shi Yaoguang spoke as if she had only then realized why Cheng Linye was so concerned about this matter, and immediately said, "If you’re worried about our deal, there’s no need to be."

"Why?" Cheng Linye had always thought that his cooperation with Shi Yaoguang hinged on being able to hold something over her.

With that leverage gone, why would Shi Yaoguang still listen to him?

That was very odd!

"I think our cooperation is quite good, hassle-free."

Shi Yaoguang maintained a carefree tone, "Since we have to collaborate anyway, why would I bother finding someone else if working with you doesn’t take much effort on my part? That would be too troublesome, right?"

Even after hanging up the phone, Cheng Linye was still somewhat dazed.

It hadn’t occurred to him that his prior concerns were never an issue.

Shi Yaoguang had never intended to replace him.

With this in mind, Cheng Linye breathed a sigh of relief, yet he also felt a sense of loss.

Shi Yaoguang didn’t care what he was thinking, nor did she care if he was feeling emotionally fragile.

As long as her goal was achieved, as for everything else...

She’s not a psychologist, after all; there’s no need to worry about all that.

...

Back to the matter of Bai Tangyuan.

When Bai Ruoxi suddenly clarified Bai Tangyuan’s identity, Shi Yaoguang was a bit surprised as well.

Bai Ruoxi used to live in Quan Jinbei’s villa, but she moved out recently.

So, Shi Yaoguang didn’t know how she’s been lately.

Of course, since Bai Tangyuan was never actually Quan Jinbei’s illegitimate child, Shi Yaoguang had no qualms about not having to clarify anything.

That, in turn, led to Cheng Linye’s worries.

But now that Cheng Linye’s concerns had been taken care of, Shi Yaoguang naturally had the time to take an interest in Bai Ruoxi’s situation.

She had helped her in the past, after all.

It was definitely necessary to show some concern.

Bai Ruoxi soon arrived at Quan Jinbei’s villa with Bai Tangyuan.

Accompanying her wasn’t only Bai Tangyuan but also a blond-haired, blue-eyed man.

The man looked very handsome.

Features so deep, stature so tall, he stood there with an air that seemed to ward off any infringement.

Shi Yaoguang took a quick look and noticed that his clothes came from a high-end custom brand, the kind that was priceless.

To others, this unique logo might just seem like a no-name brand.

But only those truly in the know could understand its value.

Just his suit alone was worth no less than eight figures.

"Miss Shi, his name is Leonard, and he’s my boyfriend,"

At the mention of the name Leonard, Shi Yaoguang’s expression changed ever so subtly.

Why did that name feel so familiar?

Think carefully.

The Flower Guardian from X Country, wasn’t his name Tang Nade?

Seeing the implication in her gaze, Bai Ruoxi coughed uncomfortably and then explained, "I met Leonard while shopping a few days ago, and we... fell in love at first sight."

By saying it was love at first sight, she implicitly explained why she wasn’t with Tang Nade and was with Leonard instead.

Although their names were similar, well...

She had fallen in love at first sight with Leonard.

With Tang Nade... even if there were feelings, they had grown over time.

It’s just a pity that there was no ’over time’ between them.

Cough.

I’ve digressed.

Off-topic.

Bai Ruoxi meant that her perspective on love tended towards love at first sight.

Since there was no such thing with Tang Nade, it would have to be love that grew over time.

But she and Tang Nade simply didn’t have enough fate for that, and they went their separate ways before it could happen.

Now that she’d met Leonard, there was even less of a chance she’d get back together with Tang Nade.

Shi Yaoguang didn’t have any judgmental thoughts about who Bai Ruoxi ended up with, or whether she was a scumbag or not.

Everyone has the right to choose their own love.

As for the poor Tang Nade...

Cough, well, side characters have to accept such fates, don’t they?

After all, wherever he is, he’s not destined to be the male lead.

Thinking this way, Tang Nade seemed a bit pitiful.

While Shi Yaoguang was sympathizing with her rival in love, Leonard also took the chance to size up Shi Yaoguang.

He greeted Shi Yaoguang warmly, then his gaze fixed tightly on Bai Ruoxi.

Even if Shi Yaoguang was beautiful, he remained unmoved.

You have to admit.

Shi Yaoguang had to admit she admired such a man.

A man who wasn’t moved by beauty, far better than one whose eyes would stick to any woman prettier than his girlfriend.

Shi Yaoguang had a good impression of Leonard, and in the subsequent conversation, she learned about his family background.