You Owe Me, My Love

Chapter 290 Blessing

Gu Mingchen’s gaze fell upon her. Although he remained quiet, the space between them crackled with a tangible tension that spoke a thousand words.

This feeling was both familiar and foreign as it pressed down on her. Unable to bear the weight of his stare, she lowered her head.

“Did you enter the wrong room?” The person beside Gu Mingchen piped up, breaking the suffocating silence.

Bai Rong immediately turned to leave, but Chen Bin wrapped his fingers around her arm. “I’ll call and ask.”

Bai Rong nodded.

Chen Bin gave her a gentle smile and made the call, his eyes filled with adoration for her.

A phone rang on the other side of the door.

Lu Xingzhou walked in with his phone pressed to his ear. “Oh, you’ve arrived. Sorry, traffic was slow today,” he explained with an innocuous grin.

“Ms. Bai!” Lu Biao greeted excitedly.

“Ms. Bai,” his mother echoed, looking uncomfortable. The juxtaposition of Bai Rong rescuing her son and the two women’s animosity made for an awkward meeting.

Bai Rong bowed her head slightly in greeting. As far as formalities went, a nod of acknowledgment would suffice.

Upon noticing Lu Xingzhou, Chen Bin ended the call and said cordially, “It’s the peak hours after work, so it’s no surprise that you got caught in traffic. You reached just in time, Governor Lu. I was starting to think that we’re in the wrong room.”

“These are my friends. I’ll introduce you to each other.” Lu Xingzhou gestured at Gu Mingchen. “This is Chief Gu of the Special Forces Military Base.”

“Chief, this is Bai Rong, a renowned psychologist, and Chen Bin is the current director of our police forces. You’re elites, all of you! I was a nobody when I was your age,” Lu Xingzhou showered them with praises as he occupied a seat facing the door — the spot reserved for the host of the event.

Lu Biao took a seat to his left, whereas Gu Mingchen sat to the right of Lu Xingzhou, taking the most coveted seat in the room.

As they had made reservations, the dishes were quickly served. The excellent service was also attributed to the presence of the distinguished guests.

waiters filled their glasses

wife. I was swamped with work and did not hear the full story then. My negligence brought you much grief, so I would like to dedicate this toast to you as an apology.” Lu Xingzhou beamed and raised his

mirrored his actions as

mother was a timid person, so it was impossible that she held back information from Lu Xingzhou. Lu Xingzhou had made this toast in front of everyone to evade any responsibility regarding

would the contract be extended, but it would come back

and courtesy had to be

Lu call you back then?” Bai Rong countered before taking a sip

Bai Rong to expose him in front of such prominent figures. Unease

face paled as she stammered, “I’m sorry,

getting rid of Bai Rong as Lu Biao’s tutor. However, protecting

it’s fortunate that I remember everything distinctly. Nevertheless, I always keep my personal issues separate from my work. I am simply following the arrangements of the research institute by coming here, and I will fulfill my duties.

a glare at his wife. He could not afford to lose his composure in front of so many people, so he plastered a faux smile on his face

that you were busy, Governor Lu? I’m surprised that you’re free at noon,” Bai Rong remarked, the

meals, and repaying your kindness is

back to haunt him sooner or later. The opposite also rings true — justice will prevail for the innocent. All Biao needed to do was show them the phone, and the videos inside would be

whipped around to

However, your son refused to speak no matter who was

only listens to you. I sincerely wish to hire you

Lu Biao shouted unabashedly,

with emotion as he looked at Bai Rong. He brought the glass to his lips and took

doubt your abilities, but I believe in you completely. You will grow up to be a person of value. Remember this: Don’t make any detrimental mistakes, and don’t

his eyes reddening

the glass on the

Lu Biao followed suit.

glass,” Lu Xingzhou reminded his

Biao picked up the wine bottle and walked over to Bai Rong to refill her

Bin, too, lifted his glass. “A toast to you.

Rong responded, “There’s no need for that. I should

the heavens?” Chen Bin asked rhetorically as his glass clinked against hers. He then tipped his head back and

at his empty glass and did the same. She knew that it would leave