Rebirth: I Became Mr.President's Beloved-Chapter 1017: Willing to Break Principles for Her
"Is it really that serious?"
"Of course!" Tang Li lightly pressed her lips: "Some people are just naturally incompatible, and he puts so much gel on his head, sprays perfume all over himself; I’m always sensitive to smells. You have no idea, every time I’m close to him, it’s like a torture."
Whether it’s perfume or gel, she’s not making it up out of thin air.
The only thing Tang Li exaggerated was her dislike for Meng Shu’s scent.
The most important thing.
Song Baiyan doesn’t use perfume.
At this moment, she was leaning in Song Baiyan’s arms, and because she was so close, she could smell a faint detergent scent, not as stimulating as perfume, not as oppressive as the smell of sweat, just a hint of eucalyptus, hard to notice unless you sniff carefully.
Yet once you smell it, it inexplicably gives her a sense of security.
As if this is Song Baiyan’s unique scent.
"How about this, when he comes to our house in the future, I’ll stay away." As an understanding girl, Tang Li suggested an insightful idea.
But she used a bit of wordplay.
"Our house," simply three words, yet it aligned herself and Song Baiyan as one.
A phrase as simple as ’stay away,’ with a hint of retreat to advance.
Song Baiyan just smiled, did not expose Tang Li’s little trick, but agreed with her: "Interpersonal relationships depend on fate. If you really don’t like him, have him come less in the future."
By saying come less, it basically means not coming. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
Tang Li understood, in the future when she goes to Tan Palace, it’s unlikely she’d encounter Meng Shu again.
At least when she’s at the Tan Palace, Song Baiyan wouldn’t let Meng Shu appear.
Tang Li looked up: "Will this affect the relationship between the two families?"
"Currently, Meng Shu’s grandfather still manages the Meng Family," Song Baiyan replied, dispelling her concerns: "Someone like Meng Shu, a junior, can’t meddle in the big issues between the two families."
Tang Li replied with an assured "Oh."
Song Baiyan smiled in his eyes: "What’s ’Oh’?"
"...Just a simple utterance," Tang Li didn’t let her pride show: "Means got it."
Speaking, she pointed to a nearby bench: "Wanna go sit there for a bit?"
"Don’t need to go back for filming?"
"The next scene is after ten, not in a hurry."
Recalling seeing fresh juice for sale by the fountain earlier, Tang Li retreated from Song Baiyan’s embrace: "Wait for me, I’ll go buy a drink."
With that, she dashed off quickly.
Once Tang Li’s figure disappeared around the corner, Song Baiyan turned to look at the shadowy shrubs beside him.
In just ten seconds, Ji Ming appeared by the lakeside.
Ji Ming held an unopened mask.
Song Baiyan didn’t take it, only asked: "When did you make the call?"
Clearly knowing what Song Baiyan referred to, Ji Ming truthfully responded: "Didn’t call, just sent a message telling Madam you happened to be nearby."
The scene by the lake earlier, Ji Ming had seen too.
"Madam probably enjoyed seeing you."
Song Baiyan hadn’t planned to let Tang Li know he came to the film set area.
On a whim, having some spare time tonight, he wanted to check on how she was doing with the filming crew.
Ji Ming’s message, however, leaked his whereabouts.
"With so many people in the crew, even if you just take a glance, there’s no guarantee you won’t be recognized." Ji Ming added: "Moreover, you and Madam haven’t seen each other for a few days."
Last time delivering the cat was just a quick encounter.
Although Sir didn’t say it out loud, he probably isn’t fully assured with Miss Tang outside.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone out tonight.
Seeing that Tang Li hadn’t returned yet, Ji Ming couldn’t help but mention: "Scheming and intrigues are common in the entertainment industry; instead of worrying, it might be better to discuss things with Madam and keep her by your side."
This suggestion was not adopted.
"She rarely finds something she enjoys doing, keeping her by my side would only dampen her spirit."
Ji Ming could tell—
His sir plans to keep indulging Miss Tang.
Just like that live broadcast on WEIBO this morning.
The official WEIBO account of Tan Palace has always been managed by the Secretary’s Office.
In a few days, it will be the Military Day of Country S.
According to the usual practice, the President as commander of the armed forces, needs to record a speech video to be pushed nationwide through various media on Military Day.
This morning was the recording time.
Song Baiyan was looking at the speech with the director of the Policy Research Office, next to him was Secretary Guo Li, and nobody noticed how Song Jingtian snuck in. Ji Ming was also in the office, probably because the little guy didn’t make any noise, Song Baiyan didn’t have anyone take him out.
After they finalized the speech, Guo Li found his laptop on the coffee table missing.
Along with the laptop, Song Jingtian was also gone.
After the fact, no reprimand was seen from Song Baiyan to the little guy.
There was no explanation provided on Tan Palace’s official WEIBO regarding that live broadcast.
Ji Ming didn’t need to inquire at the Secretary’s Office to guess—Song Baiyan must have given some instructions.
The work laptop being taken was Guo Li’s oversight, and it led to the very first live broadcast; in such a situation, ignoring it wouldn’t fit the Secretary Office’s usual handling style.
That live broadcast replay has not been withdrawn to this day, suggesting Song Baiyan permitted it.
As for those official media, they moved purely in response to the breeze.
Why Song Baiyan turned a blind eye to this matter is clear to Ji Ming, although it isn’t typical of Sir, when it involves someone he cares about, occasionally bending the rules is manageable.
Miss Tang has always been someone who can break the rules for Sir.
Ji Ming thought of another thing: "Councilman Lai’s case, the Ministry of Public Security has formed an investigation team, just missing a procedure."
This procedure requires the President’s signature.
Only with Song Baiyan’s approval can the investigation truly begin.
"Minister He might’ve gotten wind of something, knows about your situation with Miss Tang, hesitates considering Councilman Lai is Miss Tang’s uncle and has been considering how best to control the investigation’s scope these days."
Because of his hesitation, he didn’t forward the request to re-examine the old case to the Tan Palace.
All things considered, he’s just worried Song Baiyan will shield the Lai Family.
Lai Wenyan isn’t entirely clean, once the old case is reopened, losing the councilman position is minor, he could face imprisonment.
Ji Ming paused for a few seconds, then spoke again: "Councilman Lai is after all the husband’s biological father."
If Lai Wenyan really goes to jail, Tang Li might not be pleased.
Song Baiyan’s right hand covered the strap on his left wristwatch, fingers gently tapping the dial; after just a few seconds, he spoke: "Investigate as should. Inform He Hongguang not to harbor any concerns."
Tang Li bought two cups of cane juice, seeing Song Baiyan seated on the bench, she hurried over, extending her left hand as soon as she was in front: "Here!"
The drink was taken; Tang Li was about to offer a straw when she heard Song Baiyan ask: "That box of antiques at National Square, did you have someone throw it?"
