Both were the youngest heirs of their generation in their respective families, yet Bai Xun had already become head of the Bai Family and taken control of it, while Jun Ruofeng was still drifting around outside like duckweed. The difference seemed like night and day.
If Ye Chuqi had heard those rumors, she would have laughed herself sick. Jun Ruofeng was perfectly happy wandering. He had money, connections, and plenty of standing. He managed no fewer people than the Bai Family or the Jun Family, and one word from him could make even the Imperial Capital tremble. What did he have to feel bitter about?
The rumors just had a sour edge that made them unpleasant to hear.
Jun Ruofeng's reason for disliking Bai Xun was simple: he had little fondness for people who smiled to your face while hiding whatever they were thinking. But he still had to talk to them and do business with them. However bad his temper was, Jun Ruofeng kept a clear head when business was involved and could maintain a relationship with anyone.
After all, no one turned down money.
Bai Xun had come to meet Ye Chuqi. He had not expected Jun Ruofeng to come along, since Jun Ruofeng was not due for some time according to their original plans. Thinking of Ye Chuqi's usual way of doing things, then seeing how much paler Jun Ruofeng looked despite showing no other sign of distress, Bai Xun's smile deepened.
Jun Ruofeng: "..." He had actually understood the meaning hidden in Bai Xun's smile.
Ye Chuqi had not expected Jun Ruofeng, who seemed afraid of nothing, to be afraid of heights. He had never said so, but his behavior gave him away. Usually composed and in control, at least on the surface, he had been