Xi Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and said to Secretary Xing behind him without turning his head, "I remember there's a dinner with President Wu in a few days."
Secretary Xing responded in a low voice, "Yes."
Upon hearing his father mentioned, Wu Hua immediately backed down, "Hehe, Fourth Master, I was just joking with Lele."
However, Xi Yan's expression did not improve after hearing this, and it was unclear which two words had displeased him.
Seeing Wu Hua being suppressed, Bai Le a little smug and whispered, repeating what Wu Hua had just said to him, "Don't back down."
Xi Yan's gaze shifted to his face again, Bai Le immediately stopped laughing, making a gesture to seal his mouth.
"Fourth Uncle... what's wrong again?" Seeing that everyone was free to speak, Xiaozhouzi mustered up the courage to ask the question that had been on everyone's mind.
Bai Le looked at him curiously. Xi Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this, met Bai Le's gaze, and spoke in a cold tone.
"I'll take him away."
Secretary Xing sighed helplessly in his heart. The Fourth Master had almost arrived at the meeting place, but he had been frowning the whole time. Finally, he frowned, clicked his tongue, and ordered them to turn back.
Bai Le was also taken aback, and exclaimed, "Where are you going?"
Secretary Xing stepped forward and gestured, "Please follow us."
Bai Le looked at his cronies again, all of whom looked indifferent. As soon as they saw him looking over, they all pretended to look away as if nothing had happened, completely forgetting that they had just vowed to help him.
Well, it's not a big deal anyway.
Bai Le stood up and followed Xi Yan and Secretary Xing, thinking to himself that Xi Yan was probably still worried about him and afraid that he would drink alcohol.
Bai Le silently felt that he was worrying too much, but he didn't have the courage to say it out loud.
He followed Xi Yan to meet an elderly man with gray hair. When the man introduced them, Xi Yan paused, about to speak, but the man spoke first.
He smiled and said, "I know, the eldest son of the Bai family who is about to marry you, Fourth Master."
Bai Le was taken aback; it seemed the news had spread throughout the industry.
Xi Yan rarely drinks or smokes; he is extremely self-disciplined. The only time Bai Le saw him smoke in all this time was that night. As for drinking, he would only drink alcohol for necessary social occasions.
He was discussing serious business with the old man, while Bai Le could only sit to the side. He actually understood the business matters, but he was too lazy to listen, since it wasn't related to his company.
I was just drifting off into my own thoughts, feeling bored, when I suddenly felt a warmth on the back of my hand, as if something was covering something else.
He looked down and saw that Xi Yan had reached out and patted the back of his hand lightly, as if to comfort him and say it would be over soon.
Bai Le turned to look at Xi Yan, who was still discussing business with others. He had a smooth jawline and a high nose bridge, thin lips pressed tightly together, and a cold expression. No one would guess that he had one hand on Bai Le's hand at that moment.
Bai Le awkwardly tried to pull his hand away, but Xi Yan grabbed it with a slight force. Xi Yan did this without looking to the side, and his expression remained unchanged.
He had no choice but to give up the struggle, thinking to himself, "Fine, it's not like I'll lose anything." But why Xi Yan always touching him inappropriately? Was it really because they were getting married?
Around 11 o'clock, Xi Yan escorted Bai Le back to the Bai family, then returned to his own residence. As soon as he entered, he instructed Secretary Xing to summon Zhou Kun.
"Fourth Uncle, are you sure?"
Upon entering the study and hearing Xi Yan's plan, Zhou Kun frowned slightly, expressing some disapproval.
Xi Yan nodded casually and said in a deep voice, "It's time."
Zhou Kun was silent for a moment, then said, "It's because of Bai..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was stopped by Xi Yan's icy gaze.
He could only rephrase it more tactfully. "We can't afford to fail at the last minute."
Xi Yan said, "I won't do anything I'm not sure of. Xi Defeng has already suspected it. Knowing that my leg is 'healed,' he definitely won't sit still. I'm just waiting for him to make his move. Once he does, I'll make sure he has no chance of turning things around."
Zhou Kun understood. "I understand. Then let's do as you say, Fourth Master."
A few days later, a shocking news broke in the industry: the Fourth Master of the Xi Family had somehow been cured of his leg. It was said that the superstitious Old Master Xi was all smiles and told those around him that it was a blessing brought by Bai Le.
Bai Le didn't know if it was a blessing brought by him, but he knew that Xi Yan definitely had his own plans.
He wasn't as surprised as the others when he heard the news, because he had known all along that Xi Yan's legs were fake.
The wedding date for him and Xi Yan has been set for next Wednesday. The wedding arrangements are entirely handled by the Xi Family. All they know is that the wedding venue is located on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, and getting there requires taking a cruise ship.
The cruise ship, named "Pearl," was also chartered by the Xi Family. It had more than a dozen decks and was enormous. The ship was equipped with numerous entertainment venues, including a swimming pool and a music plaza.
Bai Le boarded the ship early on Tuesday. The ship has thousands of cabins, and he and Xi Yan will be staying in the best suite, which is equivalent to a sea view room at sea.
He exclaimed in surprise a few times after entering the room, and then began to try on the suit he would wear to his wedding the next day. As he unbuttoned it, he spoke to Xi Yan.
"I thought we were getting married on an island."
Xi Yan filled the teacups with tea and said casually, "It's best to settle things on the boat as soon as possible." That way, the guests can return to their island sooner.
Bai Le simply said "oh," indicating that he didn't care where he got married.
Bai Le was used to sleeping with him at night, so he was about to fall asleep soon, but before he could fully drift off, he was suddenly startled awake by a whisper from the person next to him.
What did you call me?