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Standing at the door, Bai Yujing chatted with Xu Keke for a few moments, agreeing to come by in a few days to discuss the sale of the film and television rights for Treasure Hunter. Currently, Treasure Hunter is the flagship work of Rihsi Publishing House, which takes it very seriously and has fully sought Bai Yujing's opinions. This made Bai Yujing feel somewhat touched; in such matters, authors are at an absolute disadvantage before publishers, otherwise there wouldn't be so many copyright disputes.
Watching Xu Keke's Beetle slowly leave, Bai Yujing thought that although this editor was a bit effeminate, his professionalism was still admirable. Their collaboration was progressing smoothly. After entering the house, Bai Yujing immediately called Haiyang.
"Hey, Haiyang, I'm back. How's everything?"
"Oh, I see. That's good. By the way, how's Dudu? I'm back now; I'll come over tonight to pick Dudu up!"
"Pouting won't help!"
"What? You want to hide him? Then I'll bring my bedding to your place!"
"......"
Bai Yujing's negotiation with the female rogue Haiyang ultimately ended in failure. It seemed that without using force, he wouldn't be able to get his way. Bai Yujing picked up his car keys and prepared to head straight to the company when he unexpectedly had visitors at home.
Seeing Ouyang's annoying face on the screen, Bai Yujing immediately turned away and refused to open the door for him. Every time Ouyang saw him, he acted all high and mighty, and Bai Yujing didn't want to see him!
Ouyang's actions also caught the attention of the security guards at the entrance. Two guards came out and looked at Ouyang suspiciously: "Who are you? Who are you looking for? What's the door number? It's broad daylight; they might not be home!"
"They're definitely home! I'm calling that guy right now!" Ouyang said angrily. He was sure that Bai Yujing was at home but didn't expect this guy to be so rude as to not even open the door for him. This made Ouyang feel utterly humiliated, especially in front of Old Wu. Ouyang had wanted to show off a bit by using organizational pressure to intimidate Bai Yujing and demonstrate his capabilities but ended up being turned away right from the start.
Just as Bai Yujing turned off the doorbell, his phone rang. He immediately hung up and blocked Ouyang's number, placing his phone on the coffee table. Taking a sip of milk tea and crossing his legs, he sighed, "Ah! So comfortable!"
"What an asshole! He actually blocked me! That guy, that guy..." Ouyang thought angrily as he pulled out his ID from his pocket, intending to use special means to enter.
Old Wu quickly stopped Ouyang: "Alright now, this isn't some department; it's just a few ordinary security guards. If you show them your ID, they won't recognize it. This is a wealthy area; even if you're genuine, those guards won't let you in easily. You young people are so impulsive and immature. Think about it—do you know anyone who is familiar with Bai Yujing and whom he would be willing to listen to?"
Old Wu regretted bringing Ouyang along. In this situation, it would have been better to have someone else arranged from above. Although he needed protection, this young kid seemed unreliable.
Ouyang was unaware that his image in Old Wu's eyes had dropped several levels. After calming his anger, he made a phone call and spoke a few words while hiding in a corner before hanging up. However, his face had turned ashen, and his hatred for Bai Yujing had intensified.
The phone rang again for Bai Yujing. He thought about how he had just blocked the number; surely this kid wouldn't call from a different number. When he picked up the phone, he found it was Qian Jia. While he wasn't afraid of Ouyang, he couldn't afford to offend someone like Qian Jia, who held significant power in a special department. They had previously gotten along well, and with their mutual connection to Hu Ying, ignoring her wouldn't be appropriate.
"Hello, Team Leader Qian, weren't you in Antarctica? What made you think of me all of a sudden? Are you back in the country now?" Bai Yujing said with a smile as soon as the call connected, acting as if nothing was amiss.
Qian Jia replied immediately, "I've left Antarctica, but I'm not back in the country yet. Mr. Bai, I've heard about your situation with Ouyang. You know how he is—impulsive and reckless. Don't hold it against him. He came here with an important person and has something significant to ask of you. Could you meet with him? It shouldn't take too much of your time. I've already told Ouyang that he will personally apologize to you later."
Bai Yujing's tone shifted instantly: "Oh, there's no need for an apology over such a small matter. I'll let the gatekeeper know to let him in right away. If I can help in any way, I certainly will; I'm not that petty, right?"
In this way, when others gave him face, he returned the favor. Although he said this, Bai Yujing felt quite pleased. He couldn't understand why this guy named Ouyang always seemed to look down on him. Was it because Qian Jia held him in higher regard? No way; could this guy actually be a submissive type who liked domineering women like Qian Jia?
Unbeknownst to Bai Yujing, his guess was surprisingly close to the truth. He made a call from his landline, and shortly after, he saw a black car pull up at the entrance. Bai Yujing personally went out to greet them. Walking ahead was a man who looked like an expert; although he was thin and had a somewhat monkey-like appearance, there was an air of scholarly elegance about him that seemed capable of transforming his entire image.
"Hello, hello! You must be Old Wu. I've heard so much about you; please come in!" Bai Yujing approached but seemed not to notice Ouyang, leaving him feeling embarrassed as his face flushed red and pale.
"You must be Mr. Bai. It's truly an honor; I've wanted to visit you for quite some time now, and seeing you today confirms that you're indeed impressive!"
"Old Wu, you're too kind! I really can't accept such praise; just call me Little Bai!"
"Then I'll call you Bai Yujing!"
The three entered together, and Bai Yujing immediately arranged for them to sit down and asked, "Would you like something to drink?"
"No need, no need; anything is fine. We are the ones who intruded on your hospitality!" Old Wu was very polite, but in front of such an old scholar, Bai Yujing didn't dare act superior. He held great respect for knowledgeable individuals; although he had once aspired to be an academic himself and had faced setbacks, it didn't diminish his admiration for that field.
"Then let's have some tea. I'm not very knowledgeable about this, and it's just some coarse tea that friends have given me. Please don't take offense, Old Wu!"
Bai Yujing immediately took out the Huangshan Maofeng that Li Hao had given him from the cabinet. As he started to brew it, he saw Ouyang stand up and bow to Bai Yujing.
"Mr. Bai, I apologize for my previous offenses. Please forgive me!"
Bai Yujing pretended to be casual and said, "Oh, what is this? It's nothing, it's all in the past!"
Even though he said that, Bai Yujing didn't stand up. Ouyang was genuinely flustered, unsure whether to sit down or remain standing until Old Wu said, "They're all young people, full of vigor. Sometimes there are a few misunderstandings in conversation. Bai Yujing, just forgive him!"
Bai Yujing stood up and helped Ouyang to his feet. Although he didn't say anything, it signified that the matter was settled. Ouyang sat down, and Bai Yujing turned to Old Wu, and the two began a real conversation.
"The reason I came here is to ask you to translate the Atlantis Language in Magnetite. Although the original Magnetite and its expansion pack have already brought us many technological breakthroughs, if we can also translate the dialogues and language within it, we will make even greater progress!"
"Is that so? I mentioned before that this script is also known as Hydrology and Water Script, which has been passed down in the Baiyue region. There should be someone who understands it!" Bai Yujing found it strange that they were seeking him again.
Old Wu immediately replied, "Given the current situation, this script may indeed have lost its transmission. So we still need your help, Bai Yujing!"
"Alright, no problem. Did you bring the items with you or just the images?" Bai Yujing asked.
"The images aren't here; I'm afraid I'll need you to make a trip for that. However, I also have some questions for you. Have you really been inside the spaceship of Atlantis? Can you tell me about what it was like at that time?"
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