<strong>Capítulo 1217: Chapter 1210: Xue Man’s Invitation</strong>


    Upon hearing Lin Qianru’s words, Bai Zhiqing didn’t immediately respond. Instead, she furrowed her brows, pondering the situation. This time, the invitation to Bai’s Group came from the Louis Jewelry Group, a name she was very familiar with. It was one of the top ten jewelry groups in the United States, considered among the elite. Bai’s Group had never had any interactions with them, so it seemed unlikely that they would extend an invitation to Bai’s Group. Was Lin Qianru right in saying that the invitation was only extended due to the Angel Group’s influence?


    Bai Zhiqing’s delicate brows slightly frowned, unable to decipher the underlying meaning.


    Lu Tianxing, sitting beside her, didn’t speak up, but he already knew the answer. Based on Bai Zhiqing’s character, she definitely wouldn’t give up this opportunity; she would certainly go to the United States. If Bai Zhiqing was going, then naturally he would apany her. After all, Bai Zhiqing was a sought-after figure, and countless people had their eyes on her, wishing for her demise. If he didn’t apany her to the United States, whether Bai Zhiqing could leave the country alive would be uncertain.


    Even though he knew there might be danger, Lu Tianxing didn’t say anything. He too needed a breakthrough opportunity. Only by reaching the middle-stage mythical level in the shortest possible time could he hope to refine and dispel the sword qi within Old Master Lu’s body to keep him alive.


    Bai Zhiqing contemted for a moment, then raised her head to look at Lin Qianru and said, “Qianru, I understand the situation. When does the jewelry exhibition start?”


    “Three dayster.”


    “Alright, book a flight for tomorrow afternoon, two tickets, one for me and one for Lu Tianxing.”


    Bai Zhiqing quickly made a decision. Regardless of what the Louis Jewelry Group’s intentions were, she had to make a trip to the United States. This was indeed an opportunity for Bai’s Group’s subsidiary jewelrypanies to develop. If they could seize this opening, the domestic jewelrypanies’ suppression would be insignificant for Bai’s Group.


    “Okay, no problem, I’ll make the arrangements.”


    Lin Qianru nodded in agreement, unfazed by Bai Zhiqing’s words. If she were the one going to the United States, she would also bring Lu Tianxing. After all, she preferred to travel with someone familiar, as the chaos there was beyond what ordinary people could imagine. Having Lu Tianxing along made it much safer.


    “Qianru, besides this matter, are there any other issues within thepany?” Bai Zhiqing asked, looking at Lin Qianru.


    “No other issues. I’ve already organized the documents and materials; they’re all within the files. Mr. Bai, you can review them first,” Lin Qianru softly replied.


    “Okay, I understand.”


    Bai Zhiqing nodded and said, “If there’s nothing else, Qianru, you can go back to work now.”


    “Alright, Mr. Bai, I’ll head back then.”


    Lin Qianru nodded, her gaze briefly sweeping over Lu Tianxing, and then she turned to leave without saying more.


    Seeing Lin Qianru leave, Lu Tianxing lit a cigarette, looking at Bai Zhiqing and said, “Honey, are you really nning to go to the United States?”


    “Yes, why? Do you have any concerns?” Bai Zhiqing nced at Lu Tianxing and asked.


    “Not really, if you’re going, I’ll apany you.”


    Lu Tianxing shook his head and remained silent, though he quietly decided that he would send Little Bee and others to the United States in advance. Otherwise, alone, he might not be able to protect Bai Zhiqing fully. With Little Bee and others present, anyone wanting to harm Bai Zhiqing would have to consider if they could withstand the Netherworld Mercenary Corps’ wrath.


    “Thank you, Tianxing,” Bai Zhiqing said, touched, looking at Lu Tianxing.


    “No need to thank me; it’s only right for a man to protect his wife.”


    Lu Tianxing smiled, watching as Bai Zhiqing picked up a file to review, and he didn’t say more. He returned to his assistant’s position, opened hisputer, and started ying a game.


    Bai Zhiqing lifted her head to nce at Lu Tianxing’s spot but then continued reading the documents Lin Qianru had sent over.


    After a few games, noticing Qiaoqiao wasn’t online, Lu Tianxing closed the game, stretched, and looked at Bai Zhiqing, who was still engrossed in her documents. Not wanting to disturb her, Lu Tianxing quietly stood up and tiptoed out of the office.


    Once outside, Lu Tianxing sighed in relief, nced towards Lan Xin’s desk, and seeing her still busy with work, he chose not to interrupt. Instead, he headed directly into the elevator, nning to take a stroll.


    As for going to Lin Qianru’s office, Lu Tianxing wouldn’t dare. You never know when Bai Zhiqing might suddenly call, and with this ongoing situation, he felt he ought to visit a hospital.


    The elevator descended to the first floor, pausing at the twenty-sixth floor. When the doors opened, a figure stepped in from outside.


    “Minister Xue.”


    Spotting the woman in a security uniform, her curves noticeable, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but greet her.


    Xue Man noticed Lu Tianxing as well, a momentary surprise shing across her face, but she quickly regained herposure, making it difficult to read her thoughts.


    “Minister Xue, which floor are you heading to?” Lu Tianxing inquired with a smile, taking a deep breath.


    “The twentieth floor.”


    Xue Man uttered with no further words.


    Observing Xue Man’s demeanor, Lu Tianxing pressed the elevator button, touched his nose, and remained silent, leaving the elevator engulfed in a tense quiet.


    After some time, Xue Man looked at Lu Tianxing and, unable to resist, asked, “Lu Tianxing, do you have timeter?”


    Surprised by Xue Man’s invitation, Lu Tianxing nodded, “I do. Minister Xue, is there something you wish to discuss?”


    “I’d like to invite you for tea. Are you unwilling?” Xue Man smiled lightly, gazing at Lu Tianxing.


    “Willing, of course! I’d love to have tea with a beautifuldy. But Minister Xue, just to rify, I can’t afford to pay the bill—I’m currently quite broke,” Lu Tianxing replied with a smile.<fn461f> Chapters first released on find?novel</fn461f>


    “Alright, let’s settle it then. I’ll finish my work first and find you afterward.”


    When the elevator reached the twentieth floor, Xue Man stepped out, but as if she remembered something, she looked back at Lu Tianxing, saying, “Lu Tianxing, we have an agreement. If you bail on me, be warned, I’lle and knock your lights out. And if you dare retaliate, I’ll tell Zhiqing and Qianru that you ***** me so they’ll divorce you.”


    Before Lu Tianxing could respond, Xue Man turned and left.