You Owe Me, My Love Chapter 290
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 exined with an innocuous grin.
“Ms. Bai!” Lu Biao greeted excitedly.
“Ms. Bai,” his mother echoed, looking ufortable. 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 upied a seat facing the door — the spot reserved for the host of the event.
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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.
The waiters filled their sses with red wine.
“I would like to thank you, Ms. Bai. I’m truly sorry for the misunderstanding that urred between you
and my 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 wine ss in Bai Rong’s direction.
The woman in question mirrored his actions as a response.
Lu Biao’s 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
the contract, thus clearing himself in the eyes of thew.
Had Bai Rong smiled and epted his toast, not only would the contract be extended, but it would
come back to bite her in the butt three monthster.
There were times when etiquette and courtesy had to be put on the backburner.
“Didn’t Mrs. Lu call you back then?” Bai Rong countered before taking a sip of her wine.
Lu Xingzhou never expected Bai Rong to expose him in front of such prominent figures. Unease
apparent on his face, he turned to his wife. “Did you tell me about this?”
Mrs. Lu’s face paled as she stammered, “I’m sorry, b-but my memory is failing me. I-I don’t remember.”
Indeed, she had badmouthed Bai Rong multiple times in hopes of getting rid of Bai Rong as Lu Biao’s
tutor. However, protecting her husband’s reputation was of utmost priority at the moment.
“In that case, 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 bying here, and I will fulfill my duties. Thank you for the meal, Governor Lu. This toast is
for you.” Bai Rong lifted her ss respectfully.
Lu Xingzhou shot a re at his wife. He could not afford to lose hisposure in front of so many
people, so he stered a faux smile on his face and raised his ss.
“By the way, didn’t you say that you were busy, Governor Lu? I’m surprised that you’re free at noon,”
Bai Rong remarked, the corners of her lips upturned.
“I was coincidentally in Jadeborough 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,” Lu Xingzhou replied.
“You’re exaggerating, Governor Lu. If he really was the culprit, the consequences wille back to
haunt him sooner orter. 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 enough to prove Biao’s
innocence,” Bai Rong exined.
“Is that so?” Shocked, Lu Xingzhou whipped around to look at Chen Bin.
Chen Bin nodded. “It’s true. However, your son refused to speak no matter who was questioning him,”
Chen Bin said with a chuckle.
Lu Xingzhou heaved a sigh. “My son only listens to you. I sincerely wish to hire you as his tutor.”
“Ms. Bai!” Lu Biao shouted unabashedly, “I like you!”
Gu Mingchen’s eyes darkened with emotion as he looked at Bai Rong. He brought the ss to his lips
and took a gulp.
Bai Rong gave Lu Biao a faint smile. “Right from the start, you’ve never needed my help. Others might
doubt your abilities, but I believe in youpletely. You will grow up to be a person of value.
Remember this: Don’t make any detrimental mistakes, and don’t veer off course.” She raised her ss
and looked meaningfully at Lu Biao.
Lu Biao mimicked her actions, his eyes reddening as he choked, “Thank you, Ms. Bai.”
Bai Rong tapped the ss on the table and downed its contents.
Lu Biao followed suit.
“Fill her ss,” Lu Xingzhou reminded his son.
Lu Biao picked up the wine bottle and walked over to Bai Rong to refill her ss.
Chen Bin, too, lifted his ss. “A toast to you. Thank you foring here.”
Picking up her ss yet again, Bai Rong responded, “There’s no need for that. I should be the one
thanking you for saving me.”
“Can I see it as a gift from the heavens?” Chen Bin asked rhetorically as his ss clinked against hers.
He then tipped his head back and polished off the drink.
Bai Rong nced at his empty ss and did the same. She knew that it would leave a bad impression
if she did not finish her wine as well.
Lu Xingzhou noticed something peculiar about their interaction. “Have you two met before?”
“I would say that it’s fate — a good one, at that,” Chen Bin replied wittily. His tone carried a hint of
suggestiveness that wasmon to men.
Gu Mingchen downed yet another drink. His eyes were like bottomless pits, deep and dark.
“Do you have a boyfriend, Ms. Bai?” Lu Xingzhou inquired.
Bai Rong lowered her eyes and tried to nce surreptitiously at Gu Mingchen.
Bai Rong could not make out his expression; perhaps they were too far apart.
Do I have a boyfriend? I suppose Su Xuyan counts as one.
“Yes,” Bai Rong said with conviction in hopes of deterring Chen Bin from making any advances.
Chen Bin appeared rather crestfallen, but he remained courteous nheless. “Your boyfriend is a
lucky guy,” he quipped.
“I hope so,” was Bai Rong’s ambiguous reply.
A waiter refilled Bai Rong’s ss. The dark red liquid swirled in her ss.
“Chief, do you have a girlfriend?” Lu Xingzhou changed the subject and directed a question at Gu
Mingchen.
“Yes,” he answered curtly and tossed his drink back, refusing to borate further.
Lu Xingzhou poured Gu Mingchen a drink. “Your girlfriend must be happy. Here’s to you!”
Gu Mingchen gave no reply and gulped down the wine.
Bai Rong regarded him, taking his actions in.
Gu Mingchen is a responsible man. Once he gets married, he will put his heart into the marriage. His
wife and children will be his priority, and he will never do anything to disappoint them.
He is a good man, truly.
“I wish you all the best, Chief Gu.” Bai Rong blessed him earnestly as she raised her ss for another
toast.
Crack. Gu Mingchen’s grip tightened around his ss, and the fragile material cracked under pressure.
A shard of ss pierced his palm. Crimson blood covered his entire hand, trickling down his wrist.