CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 93: BAI QIANYU’S FIGHTING SPIRIT

"Sis!" Cheng Shishi shouted.

Yin Tianshen looked at Bai Yiran with satisfaction, walked to the edge of the stage, and extended his hand to her. Bai Yiran hesitated whether to take it, but Yin Tianshen had already grabbed her arm and pulled her onto the stage.

In full view of the audience, Yin Tianshen ambiguously pinched Bai Yiran’s chin, with a wicked smile on his lips, "Why don’t you listen to me? If you’re obedient, I might treat you a little better."

Bai Yiran felt like the man in front of her was a Satan from hell, who could tear her apart before everyone if he wished.

A sense of despair emerged...

"Why should my woman listen to you?"

Until another cold and familiar voice rang out, Bai Yiran knew she was saved.

Wang Hai rushed in with a group of well-trained men, quickly subduing Yin Tianshen’s bodyguards.

Leng Yichen appeared like a Heavenly God, looking icily at Yin Tianshen, and at the hand Yin Tianshen placed on Bai Yiran!

When Yin Tianshen returned home, he still had injuries on his face. He planned to return to his room quietly but was caught by Yin Hao.

"Did you get beaten up?" Yin Hao’s aged voice was filled with disdain for his son.

Yin Tianshen didn’t want to pay attention to his father and bypassed Yin Hao to walk directly upstairs.

But behind him came Yin Hao’s voice, "Was it because of a woman?"

Yin Tianshen stopped without speaking.

"Do you know, the one who framed you for hiding drugs was Leng Yichen?"

Yin Tianshen’s body froze, and his eyes twitched imperceptibly.

"You’re still too young to deal with Leng Yichen!" With that, Yin Hao went straight to the study on the first floor and closed the door.

Yin Tianshen stood there, repeatedly recalling what Leng Yichen said when he took Bai Yiran away.

"You don’t even have the qualifications to be my opponent!"

Yin Tianshen felt his heart being powerfully gripped by a giant hand, blocking his breath in his chest, making him feel suffocated and uncomfortable!

In the study, Yin Hao was reading a book when Yin Tianshen opened the door from outside.

Yin Hao put down the book and looked at his son.

"I’ll attend Huamei International’s appreciation banquet on your behalf the day after tomorrow!"

"Alright."

In the car, Bai Yiran was very quiet. Occasionally, she sneaked a glance at Leng Yichen’s expression; this man’s lips were tightly pressed, and his chin was taut.

He was angry!

Rationality told Bai Yiran that now was not the time to speak, but Bai Yiran was inherently lacking in reason.

"How did you know I was in danger?"

Leng Yichen pressed his lips tightly without saying a word.

"Leng Yichen..."

"Don’t talk to me now!"

Leng Yichen’s voice was as cold as ice frozen for three thousand years, piercingly uncomfortable. Bai Yiran saw that Leng Yichen’s fists were clenched, he was holding something back.

For a moment, Bai Yiran couldn’t understand whether Leng Yichen was angry at Yin Tianshen or at her...

Finally, when they got home, Wang Hai parked the car at the door. Surprisingly, Leng Yichen did not wait for Bai Yiran. He got out of the car alone, leaving Bai Yiran in the car, and walked straight into the house.

Bai Yiran could conclude this time; Leng Yichen was angry with her.

But, why?

Bai Yiran was a bit baffled. Wang Hai politely opened the car door for Bai Yiran. Wang Hai had seen all of Leng Yichen’s actions, so he comforted Bai Yiran, "The boss cares about you, madam. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have left his guests to rush to save you after receiving the message. You know, today’s guests were government officials."

"A message? What message?" She hadn’t sent any message to Leng Yichen, so when Leng Yichen miraculously appeared, Bai Yiran felt like a Heavenly God had descended.

"Wasn’t it madam who sent the distress message? The boss rushed over after seeing the message!" Wang Hai was also a bit confused.

Bai Yiran vaguely began to understand why Leng Yichen was angry.

Leng Yichen can be quite intimidating when he’s angry. Bai Yiran steadied herself outside the door before gathering the courage to step inside the house.

As soon as she entered, Bai Yiran felt herself surrounded by an icy chill. Lifting her eyes, she saw Leng Yichen sitting on the sofa.

Leng Yichen’s voice was eerily cold, making Bai Yiran feel uneasy. "Have you ever thought about what your fate would be if I hadn’t received Cheng Shishi’s distress message?"

Bai Yiran’s mind was a bit slow to react, but she heard the question clearly.

"What if Cheng Shishi hadn’t sent that message? Don’t tell me you had no chance all this time to inform me you were in danger!" Leng Yichen asked again.

"I..." Bai Yiran didn’t know how to answer.

"I am your husband! The only man you can rely on in this lifetime! Have you ever considered me your husband at all?"

Leng Yichen was angry because Bai Yiran hadn’t thought to notify him until the last minute. If it weren’t for Cheng Shishi’s message, if he hadn’t arrived in time, the consequences would have been unbearable for both of them.

To Bai Yiran, Leng Yichen wasn’t experiencing the dependence and trust a wife should have for her husband! And this wasn’t the first time!

"Bai Yiran! Do you consider me your husband or not!"

"I..."

Leng Yichen worried that Bai Yiran wouldn’t feel his anger after his concern, so at this moment, she couldn’t understand that the colder Leng Yichen appeared, the more worried he was about her safety.

It’s just that neither of them seemed able to express it.

In the morning, Bai Yiran was awakened by her phone alarm and found herself in the bedroom on the large bed.

"You’re awake. Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Leng Yichen walked to the bedside, everything appeared as natural as ever, as if nothing had happened.

"Last night was my fault. I couldn’t control my emotions." Leng Yichen stroked Bai Yiran’s hair, as if comforting a pet cat.

Bai Yiran, however, was recalling the question Leng Yichen asked her in his state of emotional turmoil the night before.

Did she ever think of him as her husband? Bai Yiran asked herself in her heart.

Perhaps, in her mind, the concept of a husband didn’t exist...

Since she was young, she had been accustomed to not causing trouble for others, handling everything herself, even if it left her devastated.

She still hadn’t adjusted to this change in identity—despite her intimate relationship with Leng Yichen, changing character traits developed over many years wasn’t easy.

She knew that Leng Yichen had actually done very well, trying hard to protect her. On the contrary, she didn’t understand the dangers of the world and people’s hearts, often inviting trouble onto herself.

Thinking back now, if not for Leng Yichen’s protection, she might have been ruined.

"I...I might not fully understand what a family, a husband, and a wife mean yet..." Bai Yiran looked at Leng Yichen, reached out to touch his unshaven face, "I will try to adapt quickly and change promptly, please give me some time, okay?"

In fact, having Bai Yiran say this was already very satisfying to Leng Yichen. But he couldn’t wait any longer. With so many uncertainties now, he felt it was time to let everyone know that Bai Yiran was Leng Yichen’s woman!

The Huamei International appreciation banquet was held as scheduled.

Bai Yiran was arranged by Qi Hui to stay at the company for aftermath handling before heading to the venue later.

When Bai Yiran hurriedly finished her work and arrived at the venue, the banquet had already started, and people were steadily entering.

Bai Yiran didn’t have time to change clothes before rushing to the venue, only to see Anna holding a box waiting at the door.

"Sister Anna, who are you waiting for?" Bai Yiran asked.

"Miss Bai, I’m waiting for you." Since the incident with Chen Lusheng, Anna knew Bai Yiran’s identity, and she was the only one at Huamei who knew. "This dress was prepared for you by Mr. Leng. He knew you wouldn’t have time to change, so he had me prepare it in advance and wait here for you."

It turned out to be Leng Yichen who prepared this for her. Bai Yiran happily took the box and went to the bathroom to change.

Inside the venue, Bai Hongguang, along with Gu Manli and Bai Qianyu, had already entered. This time, the Huamei International appreciation banquet was grandly hosted, inviting every business partner it had ever collaborated with.

So, even though Bai Hongguang and Huamei’s cooperation was only small projects that didn’t require Leng Yichen’s involvement, they were still invited.

Of course, the invitation list was drafted by colleagues in the marketing department, and Bai Yiran was unaware of this.

Bai Qianyu had attended numerous banquets of varying sizes, but this was her first time attending one of such scale and elegance like Huamei’s.

Seeing the luxurious atmosphere everywhere at the banquet, Bai Qianyu felt a slight fondness for Leng Yichen rising in her heart.

Bai Qianyu’s purpose in attending this banquet was to meet Leng Yichen. However, looking around, she noticed many women at the banquet who were about her age. It was clear that these women came with the same intention as hers!

In a moment, the sight of these women at the banquet ignited Bai Qianyu’s competitive spirit.

Leng Yichen will definitely be hers, Bai Qianyu thought!