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CHAPTER 281

"At least you know that it is the only thing I can't do," Li Fengjin said with a meaningful and mischievous smile.

Bai Renxiang averted her gaze from his and cleared her throat to hide the blush that was creeping on her face. Li Fengjin smirked triumphantly and continued eating.

"So, would you teach me?"

"Yeah... I guess I can," Shin agreed.

"Great then," Li Fengjin smiled.

Their breakfast continued after that. They had a fun time at the table with Li Fengjin displaying his love for Bai Renxiang and Bai Xiaojin.

He kept placing food on their plates and Bai Renxiang did the same. It was a lovely sight for everyone except Yi Minsheng.

He was silently crying inside. He did his best to smile and talk when necessary. When he was not doing any of those, he would fix his eyes on his food and eat quietly.

At last, the fun and yet torturing breakfast was over. Shin and Shane went to check out the grocery store. Bai Renxiang and Li Fengjin did the dishes.

Jiang Meilin had strongly opposed saying that he was a visitor and it would be awkward to let the son of the most wealthy family do her their dishes. But Li Fengjin was firm on his decision so they let him do as he pleased.

"I like your mother," Li Fengjin said as he collected a plate from Bai Renxiang.historical

"Really? That is nice. I can tell she likes you too," Bai Renxiang replied.

"I am glad. Your brothers are cool. Not too nosy or attaching but protective to a good level," he said.

"Hmm. How about my aunt Yi and her son?" She asked.

"I think they are not bad," Li Fengjin answered with a shrug.

Getting the dishes done, Bai Renxiang and Li Fengjin went to join the others in the living room. Bai Xiaojin asked Li Fengjin to play with him. Li Fengjin readily agreed.

Bai Renxiang took a seat close to her mother while they discussed.

"So, Bai Renxiang. Your mother told me you now run your grandfather's company. How are you holding up?" Mrs Yi asked as soon as Bai Renxiang was settled on the couch.

"She is correct. I am doing well so far. Grandpa and his assistant are there to help me once in a while. So, I am holding up quite well," Bai Renxiang answered.

"I am so proud of you. I can imagine how your mother and grandfather feel about having you as a child. Now, you are a boss of your own," Mrs Yi said.

"I sure am. Sometimes I think back to when I was not a boss and I would just be like... WOW. Girl have you grown and learned so much," Bai Renxiang said and laughed.

"Hmm. Do not let people at your company look down on you. You have to rule with an iron fist and trust those worthy of being trusted," Mrs Yi advised.

"I will, aunt. Grandpa has made sure to sink that into my head."

"That is good. So, tell me. How did and where did you meet your boyfriend?" Mrs Yi asked curiously.

"Well, at work. He is a business partner," she kept the details to the minimum.

"Aww! So is it love at first sight or did you guys develop your feelings for each other?"

"Aunt!" Bai Renxiang lowered her head to hide her blush.

"Ohmo! Look at her blushing. I feel so excited for her," Mrs Yi laughed as well as Jiang Meilin.

"Aunt stop embarrassing me. No more talks about my love life," Bai Renxiang whined with a pout.

"Hehehe! She is so cute."

"Alright, alright. We will stop. I don't want your sweetheart to think that we are bullying you," Jiang Meilin teased.

"Sigh. You would not stop. I am out of here," Bai Renxiang stood up from the couch.

"I should take this opportunity to talk with you in private. Can you spare me a few minutes?" Yi Minsheng asked her as he stood up.

"Yeah, sure. Let us go to the balcony," Bai Renxiang said

"After you then.". Bai Renxiang nodded and led the way.

In the balcony.

"So, how are you Yi Minsheng?" Bai Renxiang started the conversation and leaned on the railings.

"I think I am okay. It has been a while since we had the chance to talk like old times," Yi Minsheng said.

"Yeah."

"Why did you not tell me?" Yi Minsheng asked vaguely.

"Why did I not tell you what?" Bai Renxiang asked back. She was confused as she did not understand what he was talking about.

"That you no longer worked at Emperor's Enterprise and you now run a company," he said.

"Oh! I am sorry. I did not tell anyone. Even my close friends at Emperor's Enterprise were not aware," Bai Renxiang apologised.

"You did not trust me, did you?"

"It is not like that. I-"

"No need to explain. I understand. Anyone would have done the same."

"I am sorry "

"So, you finally fell in love," Yi Minsheng stated.

"Hmm," she nodded and smiled.

"Why did you choose him?"

"Pardon?"

"Why did you fall for him? Why not me?" Yi Minsheng encouraged himself to talk. He was tired of bottling up for too long.

"Yi Minsh-"

Bai Renxiang's words ended in shock. Their situation or rather, their position had changed. Yi Minsheng was standing before her with both of his hands on the railing, trapping her between the railing and himself.

"Yi-"

"Why? Is it because he has more money than me? Is he because he is more handsome or taller or well-built than I am? Is it because he loves Bai Xiaojin?" He asked a series of questions.

Bai Renxiang could not speak. She could see the pain and jealousy in his eyes. She also saw deep affection in them. The ones he had when he confessed his love for her in his car.

Bai Renxiang had thought he had long gotten over his feelings for her. She was shocked to see him like that and hear him say those words. He looked frustrated and sad.

"Why did you not love me instead? I also love your son and you too. So why didn't you fall for me?"