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After coming out of Capital International Airport, Li Hao chatted with Bai Yujing for a long time but didn't move. The weather in Beijing was still a bit cold, unlike the southern coastal area that Bai Yujing was used to, so she wore an extra couple of layers.
Seeing Li Hao dawdling, Bai Yujing took off her sunglasses and said, "What's wrong? Is someone else coming?"
Li Hao replied directly, "Lin Ruoqiao is also coming to hang out. Her school just had a break, so I arranged for her to come over."
Bai Yujing immediately said, "That little witch is coming too? Let me tell you, it took her a long time to settle down and focus on her studies. If she starts playing again, you'll be the one crying! And when she comes over, aren't you afraid she'll blow up your family's banquet? I'm telling you, I won't be involved in this; I'll keep my distance from her!"
This was indeed a troublesome character. Just seeing Lin Ruoqiao made Bai Yujing feel a headache. Li Hao shrank his neck and said, "It should be fine... right?"
However, thinking about Lin Ruoqiao's personality and her past antics made him less confident. "Old Bai, you have to help me out when the time comes. I can't handle her; you're the only one here who can keep her in check; you have some deterrent effect on her!"
"I couldn't care less; you're just asking for it!"
"Hey, hey, over here! Old Bai, Little Li!" A loud shout came from behind. Bai Yujing and Li Hao turned around together and saw Lin Ruoqiao running towards them with short black hair that was about the same length as Bai Yujing's buzz cut. Her sides were neatly shaved, leaving only a tuft on top that resembled an onion tip.
Bai Yujing and Li Hao were momentarily stunned as they watched Lin Ruoqiao sprint towards them in a hooded jacket and ripped jeans paired with white sneakers. If it weren't for her prominently high chest, others would think she was just a very cool guy.
"What’s wrong with you two? Are you dumb? Hurry up and help me with my luggage!" Lin Ruoqiao rushed over and waved her hands in front of them when she noticed they were staring blankly.
"Lin Ruoqiao, what happened to your look? That onion head of yours is hilarious!" Bai Yujing couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight of the beautiful girl transformed into this appearance.
Li Hao patted Bai Yujing's shoulder and tried to suppress his laughter. "Alright, I think it looks pretty good; this kind of androgynous beauty is in style now. Haha!"
In the end, Li Hao couldn't hold back his laughter either, especially at the onion tip sticking out from Lin Ruoqiao's head. He couldn't tell if it was due to too much mousse or if it formed naturally; it looked particularly funny.
Lin Ruoqiao immediately became displeased and stomped on both Bai Yujing's and Li Hao's feet in anger. Bai Yujing was fine since she was wearing sneakers today, but Li Hao was in formal shoes with pointed toes and let out a scream from the pain.
Fuming, Lin Ruoqiao dragged her suitcase out of the airport while Li Hao chased after her, saying, "Lin Ruoqiao, I really didn't mean it!"
Li Hao sat down in the business car, while Lin Ruoqiao remained sulking and silent. Li Hao immediately felt the need to comfort her; after all, she was his sister, and as an older brother, he had to indulge her a bit.
Lin Ruoqiao exclaimed loudly, "My hairstyle is quite popular! I'm a heartthrob at school! You two have terrible taste; just look at your clothes and hairstyles—ugh! So low-class! You’ve turned designer brands into street market goods!"
"A heartthrob? Are you talking about admirers or fans? Hahaha!" Bai Yujing suddenly recalled how Lin Ruoqiao was surrounded by girls at school, and the image was simply too beautiful to resist.
Lin Ruoqiao, however, was a petty girl. She shot a glare at the laughing Bai Yujing and made a note of it in her mind. Then she turned to Li Hao and said, "Little Li, let me drive!"
"What do you mean 'Little Li'? Call me brother! No way you're driving; you don’t even have a license!" Li Hao was not about to let Lin Ruoqiao touch the car. He had already suffered losses in this regard with Bai Yujing several times.
Bai Yujing also noticed that Li Hao was driving an ordinary business car, which didn't match his personality at all. "Shouldn't you have gotten the coolest car instead?"
Li Hao replied, "This is Beijing; you have to keep a low profile, you know? My dad would never allow me to drive something flashy. If he found out, I’d definitely get scolded."
"How old are you? Still calling your dad 'dad' all the time? Are you some kind of momma's boy variant? Daddy's boy?" Lin Ruoqiao sneered at Li Hao from her seat.
Li Hao's face darkened. He grabbed an apple from the front compartment and stuffed it into Lin Ruoqiao's mouth. "If you’re not talking, then you're still my sister!"
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Li Hao's home was different from what he had imagined—a standalone villa that was slightly larger than Bai Yujing's house. The key feature was the swimming pool, which matched what Li Hao had described: a circular swimming pool large enough for many people to enjoy themselves inside. The yard was spacious with lush green grass and several fruit trees; it would be more than enough space for a party.
"Is this how your house looks? I thought it would be more extravagant!" Bai Yujing remarked.
"This is my house; my family doesn’t live here. My dad prefers the style of an old house. There’s even a pond there for fishing, but I thought you guys might not adapt well to it, so I didn’t take you there!"
Li Hao and Bai Yujing carried several boxes inside, two of which belonged to Lin Ruoqiao. As soon as Li Hao entered the house, he shouted, "Liu Ma, I have friends over! Please prepare dinner for three tonight!"
An aunt ran out from the kitchen and looked outside: "Alright, Li Hao, you have a friend over! It's rare to see you bring friends home!"
After speaking, Liu Ma looked at Bai Yujing and Lin Ruoqiao: "Just tell me what you want to eat; I can make anything!"
"Of course, Liu Ma's cooking is even better than that of a five-star hotel chef!" Li Hao immediately complimented.
"Hahaha!" Liu Ma was a very cheerful aunt, and her laughter was hearty.
"I can eat anything; I just like it a bit spicy!" Bai Yujing politely said as she put down her things.
Lin Ruoqiao was not shy at all and boldly sat on the sofa: "I want to eat braised pork with fried dough sticks!"
"Sure, this little girl knows her stuff! Let me tell you, what I make..."
Watching the chatty Liu Ma walk into the kitchen, Bai Yujing immediately said, "Wow, you even have a maid at your house. The landlord bureaucrat style is too obvious!"
"Don't talk nonsense; Liu Ma is my hourly worker. She comes here every day to clean up. If I'm home, she also helps me cook. Her son works around here, and she has to go back later to cook for him!" Li Hao explained.
Feeling the atmosphere, Bai Yujing thought that the daily lives of these wealthy people were quite different from ordinary folks. It was a big difference but not too big either. In any case, it didn't feel as extravagant as the golden palanquin of an emperor; it felt pretty normal.
Li Hao knew that Bai Yujing liked tea, so he took out some tea leaves and fiddled with them while asking Bai Yujing: "I heard your house got robbed again?"
Bai Yujing felt a surge of anger at the thought: "This thief is too hateful and extremely arrogant! They tore open my security net, smashed my camera, then ransacked my study. When they left, they even left behind a mocking smile! The most infuriating part is that they broke my window on their way out, thinking I wouldn't notice!"
"Arrogant and rampant!" Bai Yujing got angry just thinking about it!
Li Hao said, "No way! That's too outrageous! Didn't your house get robbed twice already? You reinforced the security in your study!"
"Still too careless, huh? Who would have thought this guy wouldn't use the door but instead go through the window? I thought the reinforced security window would be fine!" Bai Yujing realized what it meant to not fear thieves stealing but to fear thieves being fixated; stealing is easy, but preventing theft is difficult!
"I'll introduce you to a security system company. They can design a security system tailored to your needs; it should help a bit," Li Hao suggested to Bai Yujing.
Bai Yujing nodded, "Let me return from London first!"
"You’re going abroad again?" Li Hao poured out the first brew of tea and prepared a second.
Bai Yujing nodded, "I've had a break for over ten days, and there hasn't been much going on lately. I agreed with Emma to go visit her and take a vacation there. During the New Year, I'll come back with her to see my dad and mom!"
"Aren't you going to continue investigating the Atlantis matter? This doesn't seem like you!" Li Hao asked.
Bai Yujing nodded, "First, I don't have much confidence. Second, it feels like the subsequent matters are beyond my control; it's no longer something someone at my level can manage!"
Li Hao nodded, "Although it's a bit regrettable, I feel that your decision is very wise!"
At this moment, Li Hao looked at Lin Ruoqiao, who had been playing with her phone with her head down: "Who are you chatting with?"
"My master; she's one of the top experts in the industry!" Lin Ruoqiao said proudly.
"In the industry? Master?" Li Hao immediately felt something was off. "You aren't getting involved with some shady characters again, are you? I must tell you..."
Bai Yujing looked down and saw the profile picture of the person Lin Ruoqiao was chatting with; it was a strange smiling face, exactly like the one he had seen on his blackboard in his study.
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