Chapter 149: You Look a Bit Like Him

After resting for so long, it was time for Bai Shuruo to return to the company to work.

She was still the Bai Vice President, effectively taking over the position previously held by Ye Caiyue, but if there were any issues, she would still consult Ye Caiyue. Gradually, Bai Shuruo also grasped the ropes of management; in her spare time, she did not forget to read books like *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, *The Art of War*, and *The Thirty-Six Stratagems*, and she became increasingly adept at management.

On the third day after she returned to work at the company, Meng Ze also came.

Meng Ze was still Bai Shuruo's assistant, and he was in an office on a different floor from Bai Shuruo.

Seeing Meng Ze return, Bai Shuruo breathed a sigh of relief.

Although there were plenty of people more capable than Meng Ze, Bai Shuruo practiced nepotism and liked to use those who were loyal and obedient to her.

"Meng Ze, did you change to a new phone?" Bai Shuruo asked.

Meng Ze said, "No, the previous one was repaired."

Bai Shuruo thought of the phone in her drawer and couldn't help but say, "How about I give you one?"

Meng Ze decisively refused, "No need, I'm quite used to using my own; I'm not used to using things given by others."

Bai Shuruo knew he would have this kind of reaction, so she didn't take out the new phone to avoid hurting his self-esteem.

The floor where Bai Shuruo worked was not in the same place as Han Yangting's, but she would go up to eat with Han Yangting every noon.

This day, she looked Han Yangting over while eating.

Han Yangting couldn't help but ask her, "Why are you staring at me like that?"

Bai Shuruo rested her chin on her hand, looked at Han Yangting for a while longer, and then said, "Brother Han, is it my illusion? I feel like you and my assistant look a bit alike."

"Meng Ze?" How could Han Yangting not know Meng Ze? He asked indifferently, "How are we alike?"

"I can't quite say how; from some angles, it's quite similar, but... looking closely, it's not really that similar," Bai Shuruo said.

Han Yangting raised his eyebrows, "You've mentioned this Meng Ze often lately."

"I haven't, have I?" Bai Shuruo said, "It's just when talking about his work, and the time he saved me. Brother Han, can't even these be mentioned? Are you jealous?"

Han Yangting pinched her cheek, "Not worth it."

Bai Shuruo said, "That's right, you must have self-awareness."

Seeing Han Yangting frown, she hurriedly added, "You know how outstanding you are; in this world, there is no other man as outstanding as you, so it's impossible for me to like anyone else."

Han Yangting pinched her cheek again, "Little rascal, you know how to tease people now."

Inside the Castle.

Han Dongbei and Ye Caiyue were also eating lunch.

Han Dongbei asked Ye Caiyue cautiously, "A-Yue, are you really not going to work at the company anymore?"

Ye Caiyue said, "I'll rest for a while for now. Ruoruo has just taken office, and now is the time to cultivate her; I will not interfere if I can help it."

Han Dongbei then said, "Over these years, you have indeed been tired. How about... we go out to relax, go abroad and play for a while, how about that?"

Ye Caiyue said, "I do plan to go out and play, but not with you. I have my sisters to go with."

Han Dongbei couldn't help but say with a sincere look, "A-Yue, are you still blaming me for not coming back all these years? But, over these past few months, you should be able to see my sincerity. I have been working hard and complaining about nothing in this home, and even offering myself for you to vent your anger at any time. Can you give me a chance to turn over a new leaf?"

Ye Caiyue gave a cold snort, "I have worked hard and complained about nothing in this home for over twenty years. You've only been a sycophant for a few months, and you want a wife, children, and a warm bed? Isn't that thinking a bit too beautifully?"

"Your words... are so harsh, what sycophant or not."

When Bai Shuruo came back from work tonight, she heard Han Dongbei complaining at length, saying that he had prepared a travel plan for a long time, but Ye Caiyue didn't appreciate it at all.

Neither Bai Shuruo nor Han Yangting interrupted, just eating silently.

"You two... sigh, you must have the same thoughts as Ye Caiyue," Han Dongbei was very aggrieved.

Bai Shuruo wanted to laugh, but after all, this was a matter between a husband and wife, and besides, Han Dongbei had indeed not fulfilled his responsibilities for these twenty-plus years, so it was not easy for her to interject. Whether to forgive him in the end still depended on Ye Caiyue's wishes.

Han Yangting didn't say a word, and Han Dongbei, finding himself unwelcome, stopped talking.

At this moment, Bai Shuruo glanced at Ye Caiyue and saw that she had clearly snickered a little.

She couldn't help but think that Ye Caiyue was just being stubborn now; perhaps her heart had softened. She would likely want to give Han Dongbei a chance, and what happened later would depend on Han Dongbei's performance.

This day, Bai Shuruo went to a Manor to meet a client.

This Manor was very famous in Beishi, and many big shots liked to come here to discuss business. The client Bai Shuruo was meeting was from Southeast Asia.

She had thought only he would come, but to her surprise, when Bai Shuruo arrived, the private room inside was full of people, and one of them was Meng Siyu.

Seeing Bai Shuruo, Meng Siyu called out to her enthusiastically, "Ruoruo, come here and sit. We specifically saved a seat for you."

Although Bai Shuruo didn't understand why a one-on-one meeting that had been agreed upon ended up like this, she sat down gracefully and said to Meng Siyu, "Sister Siyu, what a coincidence."

"It's not a coincidence at all. I was originally going to leave, but then I saw Frank. He said he had an appointment with you, so I thought, since it's rare for everyone to meet, why not just chat together and build some rapport? Frank doesn't even know when he'll come to Beishi next time."

Bai Shuruo asked, "Do you also have business dealings with Frank?"

"Not really, but we're just old acquaintances," Meng Siyu said.

Bai Shuruo was a bit annoyed at the time; you don't have business dealings, yet you still crowd in here—isn't that intentional? If you really wanted to build rapport, you might as well make your own appointment another day.

But she wouldn't say it out loud; instead, she looked at Frank, "Frank, the order we discussed on the phone..."

Before Frank could express his stance, Meng Siyu said from the side, "Ruoruo, it's rare for everyone to chat together, let's not mention the order for now. Come, come, come, let's all taste the red wine of the Manor today; I'm treating today."

Bai Shuruo was on the verge of glaring at Meng Siyu.

Is this person doing this on purpose?

While offering toasts, Meng Siyu began to "praise" Bai Shuruo at the table, "Ruoruo, I think she is really a young girl with great ability. She just graduated from university and can already handle things on her own now; it must be that Han Yangting has trained her well."

Bai Shuruo didn't hold back this time; she also smiled and said, "Sister Siyu, you might as well just say I married the right man."

Meng Siyu widened her eyes, "Ruoruo, I didn't mean that at all. I was really praising you just now, don't be angry. Everyone is out to discuss business, so let's be more open. This business is often concluded while discussing feelings."

"Then many thanks for your guidance, Sister Siyu."

Meng Siyu said again, "By the way, Ruoruo, speaking of success at a young age, we still admire Han Yangting the most. Do you know what he was doing when he was 19?"