Chapter 45: A Life Lost Because of Her

Huo Peicun was truly frightened. "Assistant Tang, please don't be anxious. I'll check right now, give me two minutes!"

Those two minutes felt interminable.

Tang Xing didn't dare look at Huo Yanfang's expression anymore.

Finally, Tang Xing's phone rang.

Huo Peicun had sent over nearly a year's worth of his transfer records.

He seemed utterly unashamed.

Assistant Tang checked the dates and found the transfer in question.

He circled it and sent it back to Huo Peicun.

The phone call came instantly. "Assistant Tang, you nearly scared me to death. It was that transfer—ah, it was for saving someone's life. The guy called me Sixth Master, got down on his knees and begged me. I had to help, or how would I keep my reputation as Sixth Master? The Golden Source Casino is ruthless, if you don't pay they really threaten your life."

Tang Xing knew Huo Peicun didn't have the guts to lie about this sort of thing—it was easy to verify. He said in a deep voice, "Sixth Young Master, Mr. Huo forbade you from mixing with those disreputable friends. Have you forgotten?"

"They aren't friends, I hardly know them," Huo Peicun replied carelessly. "Still, when someone calls me Sixth Master Huo, I have to act the part. One million isn't such a big deal, I gave it, end of story. Is there a problem?"

Tang Xing glanced furtively at Huo Yanfang, whose face was now completely dark. He pinched his brow hard, reminding, "Sixth Young Master, your monthly allowance is just two hundred thousand. How long did it take you to save up that million?"

"Actually, I didn't save up—I stole my mother's earrings and sold them. Got over four million for them."

Tang Xing: "………"

Sixth Young Master, I can't save you anymore. You’re on your own.

"Assistant Tang, what are you afraid of? My mom has so much jewelry, I steal it all the time, she’s never noticed. Even if she finds out, she won’t tell my uncle. She’s afraid he’ll have you break my legs or arms again."

"…Sixth Young Master, this time, do you want your hands or your legs broken?"

"Damn! My uncle knows?!"

Tang Xing sighed. "I’ll give you one last chance. Find a way, within a month, to redeem all of Miss Yan Shu’s jewelry. I don’t care how you do it, just one month. Otherwise, I’ll tell Mr. Huo."

"Damn! Where the hell am I supposed to redeem them? Tang Xing, just tell my uncle already. Two hands, two legs, let him pick. If he’s got the guts, let him break them all!"

After spitting out his threats, Huo Peicun hung up.

Tang Xing: "…Mr. Huo, hands or legs?"

Huo Yanfang: "Let him have both."

"…" Tang Xing decided to help Sixth Young Master one last time. "Mr. Huo, next month is Miss Yan Shu’s birthday. Surely you don’t want Sixth Young Master to show up for his mother's birthday with broken limbs?"

Huo Yanfang: "Let him be able to use crutches in a month, so he can hand his mother her gift himself."

Tang Xing: "Understood."

Sixth Young Master, truly, this is as far as I can help you.

Soon, breakfast arrived.

Tang Xing guessed Bai Lu must have finished crying.

He knocked on the door. "Miss Bai, breakfast is ready."

Bai Lu opened the door, her face washed. Aside from her slightly red eyes, there was no trace of tears.

"Tang Xing, just call me Lulu. Don’t call me Miss Bai, it sounds odd."

"…Alright."

Bai Lu smiled sweetly, "Ah Sui, are you eating too?"

Huo Yanfang replied, "Mr. Huo has business to attend to. Tang Xing will speak with you briefly, then we must go."

Bai Lu felt a little disappointed, but nodded obediently, "Okay, work is important."

Tang Xing explained everything in four sentences.

"Your room card was duplicated by Wu Liping."

"Wu Liping bribed the staff, adding alcohol and sleeping pills to your drink."

"Your room was fitted with several pinhole cameras by Wu Liping."

"I’ve already dealt with those responsible."

Huo Yanfang said, "Bai Lu, eat your breakfast."

"Alright, take care on the road." Bai Lu smiled brightly at him. "Ah Sui, after you lent me your apartment, I owe you again."

Huo Yanfang: "We're even."

Bai Lu pondered for a long time, unable to figure out how she and the celestial man had evened things out.

While she was eating breakfast, the doorbell rang.

Bai Lu went to open the door and saw Yu Fuqing. Her expression darkened immediately. "How did you know I was here?"

Yu Fuqing told her, "The hotel staff said so. Lulu, honestly, there was a creep sneaking into your room, turned the place upside down, and you didn’t even tell me?"

Bai Lu knew it must have been the celestial man who handled everything, so even Yu Fuqing hadn’t found out—clearly not a word had leaked.

Being known as the richest man… was indeed very useful.

Yu Fuqing continued, "It’s alright, losing a few things doesn’t matter as long as you’re safe. Lulu, you can’t stay at the hotel anymore. Why not move into Brother Fuqing’s villa—"

"Rent me an apartment," Bai Lu gave the address of the richest man’s apartment. "Yipin Lan, this is the place. I’ve stayed here five or six days, it’s very secure. Deduct the rent from my signing fee."

Yu Fuqing smiled gently. "Lulu, don’t be so distant with me. Rent is nothing, not a big deal. But Yipin Lan… is very hard to rent. Money alone won’t do it."

Bai Lu nodded. "So you can’t manage it? Ah, I see. Never mind, I’ll ask my fans."

"…" Yu Fuqing forced a smile. "Lulu, since you want to live there, Brother Fuqing will do everything he can to get it for you!"

Bai Lu smiled. "Brother Fuqing, there’s something…"

The girl called him Brother Fuqing again, and Yu Fuqing was almost moved to tears. "Lulu, what is it? Tell me!"

Bai Lu said, "I can never forgive my sister. Seeing her just… just reminds me…"

Yu Fuqing reassured her, "Don’t worry, Lulu. Shen Xinluo will never have a chance to appear before you again."

But that wouldn’t do.

Wu Liping had used such vicious means to ruin her, even recording a video, planning to use it to threaten her for life. All this was for Shen Xinluo.

Strike where it hurts; expose the face.

For now, she wouldn’t touch Wu Liping. She wanted Wu Liping to witness for herself how her precious daughter would be ruined by her own hand.

Bai Lu shook her head. "But she’s still my sister, and she was ruined by Mom too… Brother Fuqing, sign her to Yu Xing Entertainment as well. Just temporarily, so I don’t have to see her."

Yu Fuqing said, "Lulu, you’re too kind!"

Bai Lu: "…………"

Yu Fuqing said, "Lulu, Brother Fuqing has already secured a variety show for you. It’s very relaxed, you’ll travel with other guests. Filming starts next month, is that alright?"

Bai Lu: "…Budget travel?"

Yu Fuqing: "Don’t worry, Brother Fuqing has prepared everything in advance. The staff will look after you, you won’t suffer."

In her past life, at this point she hadn’t signed with Yu Xing Entertainment. Wu Liping had gotten her six drama roles in one go, all low-quality trash.

Yu Xing Entertainment at least valued her, wouldn’t randomly accept dubious jobs for her.

Going on a travel show—even if it was budget travel—was fine.

She had been to many countries and cities, but always for work, never for leisure.

But accepting this variety show would conflict with her original schedule.

There was a life—one that ended in her past life because of her.

She owed that life a responsibility, and an obligation.