chapter 63

Bai Yinya gazed at the signature with satisfaction.

Yan Sheng forced a grim smile, “How can you be so heartless?”

“I’m as heartless as you, Yan Sheng. We are just two of a kind.”

After getting what she wanted, Bai Yinya didn’t waste her breath, getting up and leaving. Yan Sheng had no illusions about her sense of decency and hence wanted no more word with her.

Word about their divorce got around and also reached Bai Weijin’s ears.

For many, their wedding ceremony was still fresh in mind. Lots of people said they had predicted how their marriage would end at the sight of the bleak wedding scene.

Zhang Lanxin talked endlessly to Bai Weijin, “Sister Bai, how unreliable love is! She callously broke up with Yan Sheng the moment Yan’s Group got into trouble.”

Having worked together with Bai Weijin for months, Zhang Lanxin found she was clear about who to love or hate. For those kind to her, she always expressed her gratitude in each form. Zhang Lanxin warmed to the beautiful and intelligent superior.

She was thus being more and more familiar with Bai Weijin.

Bai Weijin pursed her lips. She did not in the slightest feel surprised. Bai Yinya was always such a selfish person.

“It’s common for couples in this circle to behave like this.”

“How come? You and President are unlikely to betray each other.”

It struck Bai Weijin that she and Gu Yeze had entered into a nominal marriage in the very beginning, yet somehow, they fell in love with each other.

“Hey, Sister Bai? Why are you smiling so weirdly?”

Zhang Lanxin was taken aback by the extraordinarily gentle smile on Bai Weijin’s face. Her smile tended to be accompanied by her scheming against someone, but why did this one seem to mean no harm?

Bai Weijin pushed Zhang Lanxin out, “Get to work! Am I calling you over to chat with me?”

Zhang Lanxin felt a little aggrieved. She always ended up being driven off each time she chatted with Bai Weijin.

…

Bai Yinya took the divorce agreement home, carefully handing it to Bai Hongbo.

Despite the fact that he had previously agreed to her divorce, his current attitude still concerned Bai Yinya. She felt a certain unease.

To her astonishment, Bai Hongbo opened his mouth first, “I’ve arranged for a blind date for your sake, and you’ll date with Zhao Lei, an heir of Zhao family.”

‘Gee? Does it mean he consents to my divorce?’ Bai Yinya was pleasantly surprised. After all, Bai Hongbo had had a very favorable view of their marriage before.

As for Zhao Lei, she had heard of him. Zhao family was a business tycoon that greatly outdid Yan family, yet Zhao Lei, notorious for his amorous adventures, was often in the spotlight due to his love affairs.

Bai Yinya was hesitant about the date.

Bai Hongbo knew clearly what she thought, saying, “Stop dithering, my girl. A divorced woman has no right to be particular. He’s the best choice as a husband, I promise you.”

Then he added coldly, “Do you think I have no idea of what you’ve done with Liu Jin? Break up with him as soon as possible. To revive our family is the most important thing you should do now.”

Bai Yinya suddenly went pale. Liu Jin was the man who had a rendezvous with her in the garden of the banquet hall that day.

Later on, Yan Sheng’s scandal hit the headlines. Liu Jin was aware of her identity and didn’t contact her since.

Bai Yinya had to nod her agreement.

Their meeting was fixed on the day after tomorrow.

Bai Weijin and Gu Yeze were wandering the streets when the well-dressed girl Bai Yinya came into view walking into a hotel.

Bai Weijin dug Gu Yeze in the ribs, asking, “What do you think she comes here for?”

“To look for a second husband?”

Bai Weijin was amused by his caustic remarks, though they disdained to follow Bai Yinya to see her date.

Gu Yeze had made a good guess. Bai Yinya did come here to seek a prospective husband.

Just the sight of Zhao Lei’s Porsche Cayenne parked at the gate aroused Bai Yinya’s interest.

Since Gu Yeze used his influence to obstruct the cooperation between many enterprises and Bai’s, Bai family had been short of funds. Bai Hongbo had sold off a lot of valuable belongings, including several luxury cars.

Bai Yinya had been hard up recently.

Zhao Lei used to dally with hot actresses, and his eyes lit up the moment he saw such a pretty girl as Bai Yinya.

“Please take your seat, Miss Bai.”

Bai Yinya sat down with feigned shyness. She was more than satisfied with the dating when Zhao Lei’s fine delicate features met her eyes.

He bore some resemblance to Yan Sheng but was a little less handsome than him. Despite that, Bai Yinya soon lost her heart to Zhao Lei.

“Hello, Mr. Zhao.”

“Don’t stand on ceremony. Call me Zhao Lei, or Brother Zhao.”

Zhao Lei smiled gently. Bai Yinya seemed rather bashful, “Brother Zhao.”

Though each had their own axe to grind, the meeting went smoothly, and Zhao Lei was pretty content with his date.

Zhao Lei hesitated for a while before he asked, “I heard that you have an ex-husband, Miss Bai?”

Bai Yinya’s heart skipped a beat. She spoke pitifully about her marriage with Yan Sheng in a second.

“Yes, I do have a failed marriage. My ex… He treated me like dirt and even got fresh with my sister. My brother-in-law helped me get rid of him. Now Yan family fell into such a plight… I…”

Zhao Lei was deeply moved by what he heard and began to see her as the victim of the marriage. He comforted her, “Let the scoundrel stew in his own juice! You are kind enough to feel pity for him. Miss Zhao, you deserve a better man.”

Bai Yinya was pleased with herself for making up such a beautiful story, while Zhao Lei’s mind was elsewhere.

‘Bai Yinya’s brother-in-law must be Gu Yeze. Judging from her tone, they are pretty close. Given that I marry Bai Yinya, Gu Yeze and I will also have ties of kinship.’

In this way, Zhao family’s rise would be around the corner.

On thinking of this, Zhao Lei was much more satisfied with the meeting.

He looked at Bai Yinya tenderly, holding her hands, “Frankly speaking, I have done something absurd before and have courted many women, but I want to put them out of my mind after meeting you.”

Bai Yinya was rather dubious about what he said, but his words did greatly please her. She dropped her head and smiled quietly.

After dinner, Zhao Lei drove Bai Yinya home and then headed for his house. He rushed to tell his father about Bai Yinya’s affairs, and his idea of marrying her won the favor of Zhao Anxiong who even told him to act quickly.

Or he would miss the opportunity.

Zhao family had completely no idea of the animosity between Bai Yinya and Bai Weijin. Also, they were unaware that it was Gu Yeze that drove Bai family into the desperate plight.

If they had known it earlier, the two would definitely have kept Bai Yinya at a distance, in case Zhao family would be gotten into trouble.