CHAPTER 910: CHAPTER 904 LOVE IS SELFISH

Upon hearing Angel’s words, Bai Zhiqing nodded thoughtfully and said, "Thank you, Angel, for personally notifying me. Rest assured, I will prepare the bidding documents as soon as possible. I believe that Angel will definitely take a liking to my bid."

Angel smiled and said, "Zhiqing, you’re so confident, but be careful. I don’t just look at the bid documents. For Angel Group, talking on paper is always the least effective method. To find a suitable partner, it’s more important to look at the company’s reputation and overall capabilities. If it doesn’t meet my standards, even if I have a connection with Miss Mu and Mr. Lu, I won’t choose you as my partner. I hope you understand this, Miss Bai."

"Angel, rest assured, I am confident that Bai’s Group has always had a good reputation."

Bai Zhiqing showed no anger because of Angel’s words. In business, such is the duty of a company’s chairman. If Angel directly chose Bai’s Group as her partner, it wouldn’t be a question of whether Angel Group considered cooperating with her. It would be a question of whether she considered cooperating with Angel Group.

In this world, there’s never a free lunch. Behind any cake lies a trap. Nobody gives without reason; any giving requires a return.

"Hehe, Miss Bai, you’re kidding. I’m completely confident in Bai’s Group’s reputation; otherwise, Bai’s Group couldn’t have grown so large."

"Wait, Sister Angel, what do you mean by overall capabilities? Is it the strength of the entire group?" Mu Qingxue suddenly spoke up.

"That’s right, it’s indeed the overall strength of the entire group. After all, compared to supporting a brand-new company, we are more inclined to cooperate with a powerful company. This way, it can save us a lot of funds and time," Angel said, nodding slightly at Mu Qingxue.

Upon hearing Angel’s words, Bai Zhiqing lightly furrowed her brows. Angel’s words gave her an unsettling feeling. The companies participating in this bidding process are truly numerous, and many are stronger than Bai’s Group, including some of China’s top ten groups and even state enterprises. It’s extremely difficult for Bai’s Group to secure this cooperation, to the point of being almost impossible.

"Of course, overall capabilities are not absolute, just one of the reference factors. Miss Bai, you can rest assured. Overall capabilities are simply one of the standards we use for reference, like reputation. Moreover, we place importance on potential. A company with strong overall capabilities doesn’t mean it has potential. A weaker company doesn’t mean it lacks potential. These three elements together are conditions we consider." Sensing Bai Zhiqing’s disappointment, Angel spoke again.

Hearing Angel’s words, Bai Zhiqing took a deep breath and smiled, "Thank you, Angel, for telling me so much. No matter what, Bai’s Group will not give up this opportunity, and I believe Bai’s Group is not inferior to any large group."

"Hehe, I believe you won’t disappoint me, Miss Bai. I’m looking forward to the day I can work with Bai’s Group and fight alongside you," Angel said with a smile.

"Angel, I have a question. According to business standards, you shouldn’t be telling us so much, right? I’m curious why you’re telling us this," Lin Yafei suddenly said.

"Hehe, Miss Lin, you’re overthinking."

Angel looked at Lin Yafei and said, "I am saying this as compensation to Mr. Lu and Miss Bai. If I hadn’t held the ball, Mr. Lu might not have been injured and ended up in the hospital."

Bai Zhiqing heard this and said nothing further, only casting her gaze on Lu Tianxing.

Feeling Bai Zhiqing’s gaze, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but shiver as if he had seen an unwavering determination in Bai Zhiqing’s eyes, indicating her resolve to win this bid.

The key was that Bai Zhiqing seemed to intend for him to seduce Angel and extract more information.

Bai Zhiqing’s plan was clever, saving effort by using all connections. Unfortunately, Bai Zhiqing didn’t realize she was essentially pushing her man into the arms of another woman, sending a sheep into a tiger’s mouth.

Angel came and left quickly, speaking only a few simple words before leaving the hospital room. One could say she scarcely exchanged words with Lu Tianxing before departing, and she left hurriedly.

After Angel left the ward, it fell into an eerie silence as the women exchanged glances.

The women present weren’t fools. Lin Yafei was one to watch; Bai Zhiqing wasn’t foolish either. Perhaps she had been a love-struck fool, but since falling deeply for Lu Tianxing, Bai Zhiqing had become a Sherlock Holmes.

If Mu Qingxue’s visit yesterday was reasonable—Lu Tianxing had saved her life in Modu—it was understandable for her to visit her benefactor. But today, Mu Qingxue arrived even earlier than Bai Zhiqing, raising suspicions about her motives.

People typically visit a patient around ten o’clock in the morning; few would rush to the hospital at seven or eight o’clock to visit a patient, making it highly unusual.

Of course, if Bai Zhiqing did this, it would be understandable since Bai Zhiqing is Lu Tianxing’s wife, worried about his safety. Coming early to the hospital makes sense.

So, what about Mu Qingxue?

Lu Tianxing merely saved her life, and they were at most ordinary friends. An ordinary friend visiting a patient at seven or eight in the morning just doesn’t seem logical.

Could it be that the young ladies in Beijing have a peculiar habit of visiting patients at such an unusual hour?

Bai Zhiqing refused to believe Mu Qingxue had such a peculiar habit. Besides, Mu Qingxue is a star, and it’s the critical time for her new album’s release. How could she not be busy? Even after recording, as a singer, she’d likely oversee various post-production issues, keeping busy. Yet Mu Qingxue still came to visit Lu Tianxing.

These scenes quickly revealed something to Bai Zhiqing, yet she couldn’t be certain since Mu Qingxue hadn’t acted strangely around Lu Tianxing.

Regardless, Bai Zhiqing now felt a sense of caution towards Mu Qingxue.

There’s a saying, one must always remain vigilant. In the world of love, everyone is selfish. No one is willing to share their man with someone else. Bai Zhiqing had already shared her man halfway with Lin Qianru. She didn’t want a third person, even if Mu Qingxue was her friend.

Because love is selfish, no one wants to share their love. Bai Zhiqing shared Lu Tianxing with Lin Qianru because she knew Lin Qianru, like her, loved Lu Tianxing deeply and didn’t want to see Lu Tianxing feel guilty. But this willingness to share doesn’t mean it should happen a second time.

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