Eternal Love: The Billionaire's Relentless Pursuit-Chapter 207 - 200: An Important Dinner Meeting

A well-planned birthday party was disrupted by Bai Qianyu, leaving everyone feeling uninterested, and it ended quickly. Finally, Bai Qianyu got a ride home from a colleague, Ming Kai left early to fetch the car, leaving only Yao Zhiqing and Bai Yiran in the private room.

"Why didn’t you tell me you’ve been divorced?" Yao Zhiqing’s tone was calm, but there was a hint of blame towards Bai Yiran for keeping it a secret.

"I’m sorry, President Yao. I didn’t mean to hide it from you, it’s just that I didn’t think it was a big deal." She truly hadn’t intended to keep it a secret; she just wouldn’t mention it unless asked, especially since her ex-husband was Leng Yichen.

Back then, when she and Leng Yichen’s marriage was exposed, it caused quite a stir. However, she wasn’t some celebrated socialite, and later, after Leng Yichen’s infidelity, they divorced. Nearly two years had passed, and surely no one remembered Bai Yiran anymore.

What she hadn’t expected was for Yao Zhiqing to introduce Ming Kai to her, nor had she anticipated Ming Kai’s interest in her.

"Alas... it’s my fault too. I should have briefed you before you met, to understand each other’s situations clearly." Although Yao Zhiqing didn’t explicitly say it, Bai Yiran knew this was a reflection of her divorced status.

When Bai Yiran walked out of the KTV, Ming Kai’s car was parked at the entrance. Bai Yiran thought he had left, but to her surprise, he had been waiting there all along.

"Get in," Ming Kai said, opening the car door for Bai Yiran.

Ming Kai drove Bai Yiran to her apartment building. As she was getting out of the car, ready to leave, Ming Kai grabbed her hand, "I don’t mind that you’ve been divorced. I know you can’t accept me yet, but I can wait."

Watching Ming Kai’s car drive away, Bai Yiran felt an inexplicable irritation. Things often went beyond her expectations; if she’d known it would be this troublesome, she should have stayed abroad!

The news of Bai Yiran’s divorce quickly spread through the company. Although divorce wasn’t uncommon, Bai Yiran was not yet 25, and many girls her age weren’t even married yet, while Bai Yiran was already divorced.

Some busybodies asked Bai Qianyu about what kind of person Bai Yiran’s ex-husband was. Bai Qianyu wasn’t foolish; she certainly wouldn’t reveal that Bai Yiran’s ex-husband was Leng Yichen. Anything that would bring Bai Yiran any credit, Bai Qianyu wouldn’t do.

The company gradually got on the right track. Small-scale operations could no longer satisfy Yao Zhiqing’s ambitions. Her husband often took her to important social events and meetings to help her expand customers.

As lunchtime approached, Bai Yiran was still debating what to have for lunch when Yao Zhiqing walked in, "There’s a luncheon at noon, prepare yourself and come with me."

Recently, Bai Yiran had accompanied Yao Zhiqing to numerous luncheons, knowing it was to expand the company’s business, so she didn’t dare slack off.

In the car, Yao Zhiqing reminded Bai Yiran, "Today’s guests are significant, be proactive at the dining table."

"Okay," Bai Yiran replied. As for how to be proactive, she was at a loss. She couldn’t drink, so she’d have to rely on words.

Bai Yiran thought that with Yao Zhiqing and her husband at the table, as long as she didn’t make mistakes, she could serve as a competent support.

At noon, they arrived at the restaurant on time.

There were both men and women sitting inside the restaurant, and the only person Bai Yiran recognized was Yao Zhiqing’s husband. The others were strangers to her, but given Yao Zhiqing’s worldly experience, Bai Yiran wasn’t nervous. She was just curious why the main seat at the table remained empty. Were they waiting for someone?

The door to the private room opened once again, and everyone at the dining table stood up. Bai Yiran, clueless, stood up too, only to see the deep-eyed Leng Yichen stroll in.

Bai Yiran’s heart instantly leapt into her throat.

She couldn’t help but recall Leng Yichen’s message: "Bai Yiran, this isn’t over!"