Standing before Bai Suxiang was Liu Sandao, now known as Liu Dao.
Aside from Bai Suxiang, no one else was aware of this person's identity.
Shu Risheng's appearance was already an unexpected turn of events. Now, it was Liu Sandao delivering these love flowers.
Shu Risheng was oblivious to the true circumstances. To win Bai Suxiang's affection, he quickly snatched the flowers from Liu Dao.
"These are ninety-nine roses, representing eternal love. Will you be my girlfriend? I pledge my life to love and protect you. Please accept me!"
Shu Risheng took the flowers and knelt on one knee before Bai Suxiang.
Bai Suxiang's heart was in turmoil. She had come looking for flowers, only to find herself in this predicament.
Had Aunt Hong orchestrated this?
What was most infuriating was that Liu Sandao was helping someone else deliver flowers to her. Was he truly that clueless?
Bai Suxiang remained silent, not looking at Shu Risheng, but instead giving Liu Sandao a fierce glare.
Liu Sandao had not anticipated that the object of Shu Risheng's affections would be Bai Suxiang.
Bai Suxiang had only been using Shu Risheng as a cover to complete her task. Their relationship had been strictly employer and subordinate, and now it was about to advance. Liu Sandao could hardly believe it was real.
In such a situation, he had initially refused.
This flower-delivery task was not one he had volunteered for.
In the morning, Shu Risheng had gathered all the waiters and assigned their tasks.
He had announced a plan with bonuses for active cooperation. Especially for the one who helped him deliver the flowers, there would be a fifty thousand cash reward.
To secure this reward, all the waiters were eager, including Fang Xiaoxia and Sasha.
"Line up! On the count of one, two, three, whoever is willing, step forward and let me see you!"
As Shu Risheng spoke, he didn't sound like a boss but more like a charismatic cult leader, guiding everyone towards his intended direction.
Everyone's attention was fixed on him.
"One!"
"Two!"
"Three!"
With a rustle, everyone stepped forward, except for Liu Sandao, who remained in place.
Liu Sandao had considered stepping forward, but then he thought that as an Immortal Venerable who had descended to the mortal realm, it was better not to get involved in worldly affairs. So, he stood still.
"Oh, everyone is so enthusiastic! But some people just don't cooperate!"
Shu Risheng said, his eyes fixed on Liu Sandao.
The crowd followed his gaze and looked at Liu Sandao.
"You little punk, so ungrateful! Let's see how young master Shu teaches you a lesson!"
Someone whispered.
A waiter who was so uncooperative was truly asking for trouble.
Fang Xiaoxia and Sasha also stared at him, unable to comprehend his lack of interest in money.
Just when everyone thought it wouldn't be him, Shu Risheng said:
"Alright, you're the one today! I insist you deliver these flowers! As for the others, as long as you participated, your bonuses will still be paid."
"Sigh, if I had known stepping back could get me chosen, I would have taken three steps back!"
Someone said with regret.
"Go away, go away! It wouldn't be your turn no matter where you went!"
"Scram!" "Hahaha!"
A few people chimed in mockingly.
And so, Liu Sandao was designated as the flower deliverer.
However, Bai Suxiang knew nothing of this. She intensely disliked the heartless Liu Sandao. Su Dan Novel Network.
"I cannot accept this!"
Bai Suxiang said coldly.
"Accept him, accept him! Accept him!"
The surrounding people shouted in unison.
To them, everything was proceeding as it should. Their relationship had long been rumored on the island, and it was natural for it to progress further.
Who would care if Bai Suxiang truly wanted this?
Even if it were pretense, it couldn't withstand the Shu family's wealth.
To fly up a branch and become a phoenix – wasn't that the dream of many girls who came here?
The shouts from the crowd had already drowned out Bai Suxiang's words.
Shu Risheng was kneeling before her. If he were rejected, it would be a profound humiliation.
But Bai Suxiang's words were serious, not as if she were joking.
Three seconds after Bai Suxiang spoke, Shu Risheng quickly stood up, grabbed Bai Suxiang's hand, handed her the flowers, and whispered:
"Please don't refuse. Just give me face today and play along with this act! Otherwise..."
Bai Suxiang understood his meaning, but if she agreed in front of so many people, their relationship would be solidified. What would she do then?
After thinking, she decided to reject his proposal.
"I'm sorry, I cannot accept."
As soon as Bai Suxiang finished speaking, the crowd began to murmur.
"Tsk, still playing hard to get. If it were me, I'd accept immediately!"
"Get lost, with your common taste, Young Master Shu wouldn't even glance at you. Do you have the chance to refuse?"
"Who are you calling common? If you had the guts, you'd go up there. It wouldn't be your turn either! Hmph!"
"I think this girl is a bit calculating, just trying to make Young Master Shu's appetite whet."
...
Bai Suxiang couldn't bother with their chatter. Rejecting him in front of so many people had indeed cost Shu Risheng face.
But compared to the falsehood, the pretense that had to continue, she couldn't do it.
She didn't particularly yearn to enter such a wealthy family, and perhaps from watching too many TV dramas, she had an instinctive aversion to such family environments.
Furthermore, judging by the conflict between Shu Xiaoxin and Shu Risheng, she was clearly not accepted.
Most importantly, she already had someone in her heart.
Shu Risheng was taken aback by Bai Suxiang's swift refusal. He was momentarily stunned.
"I will definitely win you over! I refuse to believe that my sincerity cannot move you!"
He shouted as he saw Bai Suxiang turn and run away, his voice carrying to everyone on the beach.
Shu Risheng was not one to give up easily, but Bai Suxiang's rejection only strengthened his resolve to win her over.
She was truly different from others.
"Alas, what a shame!"
Sasha sighed.
"What do you know? It's because Miss Xiao Xiang already has someone in her heart!"
Fang Xiaoxia said.
"Who? Is it that young doctor?"
Sasha asked, glancing at Liu Sandao.
"Hehehe, guess!"
Fang Xiaoxia smiled, teasingly.
"Hmph! It must be. Didn't you see the look in her eyes when she saw him?"
As soon as Sasha spoke, Liu Sandao felt a burning sensation on his face, but he quickly regained his composure.
It was impossible between them. His Dao heart was firm, and he would not engage in such transgressions.
"Hey, do you think he looks a bit like him?"
Sasha said, and to Liu Sandao's surprise, she suddenly grabbed his arm.
Liu Sandao immediately tried to pull his arm away.
"Him? You know, besides the looks, he actually does seem quite similar!"