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 with

the misunderstanding that occurred between you and my wife. I was swamped with work and did not hear the full story then. My

mirrored his actions

Xingzhou. Lu Xingzhou had made this toast in front of everyone

contract be extended, but it would come back

were times when etiquette and courtesy had

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

to expose him in front of such prominent figures. Unease

stammered, “I’m sorry, b-but my memory is failing me. I-I don’t

of Bai Rong as

am simply following the arrangements of the research institute by coming here, and I will fulfill my duties. Thank you for the meal,

to lose his composure in front of so many people, so

way, didn’t you say that you were busy, Governor Lu? I’m surprised

for an inspection; some things needed to be dealt with. Regardless of how busy I am, I still have to eat my meals, and repaying your kindness is something I can’t just put aside. It’s all thanks to you, Ms. Bai. Had it been someone else, my son might have been wrongfully punished,”

the culprit, the consequences will come back to haunt him sooner or later. The opposite also rings true — justice will prevail for the

whipped around to look

no matter who was questioning him,” Chen Bin said with a

only listens to you.

Biao shouted unabashedly, “I

as he looked at Bai Rong. He brought the

completely. You will grow up to be a person of value. Remember this: Don’t make

Biao mimicked her actions, his eyes reddening as he choked, “Thank you, Ms.

Rong tapped the glass on the table

Lu Biao followed suit.

Lu Xingzhou

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

Bin, too, lifted his glass. “A toast

Rong responded, “There’s no need for that. I should be the one thanking you

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

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