The moment Xiao Lu spoke, Wu Tian almost choked on his own saliva.
He stared at Xiao Lu, unable to comprehend why she would say such a thing.
Bai Ruoqi was also startled, and quickly said, "Xiao Lu, what nonsense are you talking about? It's not good to joke like this in a place like this, is it?"
Xiao Lu chuckled and said, "Qiqi, you know I'm not joking, right?"
"I remember telling you a long time ago that I liked you."
"You also know I'm not interested in men, so... can you agree to this condition?"
"As long as you agree, then even if I have to make a fuss at home, I'll make the Xiao family publicly announce their support for you."
"At that time, are you still afraid you won't win?"
As she spoke, Xiao Lu gently caressed Bai Ruoqi's cheek with her slender jade finger, causing Bai Ruoqi to instinctively shrink back.
Seeing this, Wu Tian was completely dumbfounded.
What, what did this mean?
Did it turn out that this Xiao Lu was a lesbian?!
Fearing that Wu Tian might misunderstand, Bai Ruoqi quickly pushed Xiao Lu away.
She said, "Xiao Lu, don't be like this. If you don't listen, then I'll get angry."
Xiao Lu smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I won't. But you wait, Qiqi, I will definitely marry you."
"Then we'll have a happy time together, just thinking about it makes me excited."
Hearing Xiao Lu say this, Bai Ruoqi's pretty face immediately turned even redder.
Blushing, she said, "Oh dear, let's not talk about this for now. Let's hurry and take our seats, lest we don't get any good spots."
Xiao Lu smiled and said, "Okay, I want to sit with you. Come on, let's go to that table!"
After saying that, Xiao Lu put her arm around Bai Ruoqi again, and the two of them walked forward first.
Bai Ruoqi couldn't help but look back, sending Wu Tian a pleading look.
But what could Wu Tian do in this situation? He shrugged helplessly and then followed.
After taking their seats, Xiao Lu kept talking to Bai Ruoqi.
Wu Tian sat to the side, feeling extremely awkward.
He never would have dreamed that the eldest daughter of the Xiao family would have such feelings for Bai Ruoqi.
He didn't dare to interfere in such matters, lest he anger Xiao Lu and she do something to him.
After all, women in love are not to be trifled with!
As the birthday banquet progressed, Bai Fuguo and Bai Haonan gave speeches on the stage in front.
Those speeches were just formalities, with no real substance.
However, when Bai Yunshan spoke later, Wu Tian couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
Bai Yunshan was Bai Ruoqi's grandfather, and people in the business circles called him Duke Bai.
Bai Yunshan was seventy or eighty years old this year, but he was still in good health.
He wore a Tang suit, looking particularly serious, and was clearly not someone to be trifled with.
Although the Bai family was in constant internal strife, the highest authority was still concentrated in Bai Yunshan's hands.
Bai Yunshan had never interfered in the struggles between his two sons and grandchildren, nor had he given any assistance to any side.
His idea was very simple: power struggles within a family were inherently a matter of the survival of the fittest.
Therefore, whoever won would gain his position.
And the loser could only blame themselves for their lack of ability; he would not provide any assistance.
For a family of this magnitude, such an approach was actually the correct thing to do.
After all, everyone hoped that the Bai family could prosper smoothly and maintain its current status, and the talent of the successor was the greatest consideration.
So-called family affection played no role in such struggles; everything was based on the interests of the family.
It was precisely because of this that Bai Haonan dared to act so unscrupulously.
After the speeches, the birthday banquet officially began.
Everyone started eating, and Bai Haonan and Bai Guofu went around toasting.
To be honest, the million-dollar tables of food at the Imperial Capital Grand Hotel did have their value.
The banquet was almost all-encompassing, with everything imaginable.
Wu Tian, as if he had forgotten his purpose, picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
It was as if he had come solely to eat, with no other intentions.
Beside him, Xiao Lu kept serving Bai Ruoqi food.
She looked exactly like Bai Ruoqi's boyfriend.
Although Bai Ruoqi felt very awkward about her enthusiasm, she had no choice but to let her be.
As they were eating, Bai Guofu and his son came to their table to toast.
Originally, they were just going through the motions, but upon seeing Bai Ruoqi at the table, the smiles on their faces immediately faded.
Immediately, Bai Haonan said to Bai Ruoqi with ill intent, "Bai Ruoqi, I didn't expect you to actually dare to come to the table."
"I thought you would have fled in disgrace after showing me some defiance."
As soon as Bai Haonan said this, Bai Ruoqi's expression turned cold.
She said, "Cousin, what are you talking about?"
"With your abilities, you shouldn't have made me so miserable, right?"
Seeing the atmosphere between the two turn sour, the other guests at the table became stiff.
They all knew about the situation between Bai Haonan and Bai Ruoqi, so seeing them openly clash, they didn't know what to say.
Bai Haonan, of course, would not let himself lose face. He said, "Bai Ruoqi, do you really think you can turn the world upside down?"
"Everyone present here is a top rich person in the Imperial Capital. Ask them, who do you think would consider you my opponent?"
Bai Ruoqi sneered, "What others think has nothing to do with me. The key is what the facts are."
"I think you've also contacted Li Feng in private, haven't you? How was it? Did the result disappoint you?"
Bai Haonan's temples twitched slightly.
Bai Ruoqi was right. He had indeed contacted Li Feng, but after several calls, he couldn't get through.
This had never happened before.
Because Li Feng was always obedient to him, and by all rights, this situation should not have occurred.
Therefore, the answer was obvious: Li Feng had indeed failed in the southern region.
And Bai Ruoqi daring to appear before him today was a deliberate provocation!
For a moment, Bai Haonan became somewhat enraged.
He glared at Bai Ruoqi and said, "You dare to be so arrogant towards me now, is that it?"
"Do you think I wouldn't dare to touch you in front of so many people?"
"Hah, believe it or not, I'll make you pay right here!"