Chapter 71: Is He Blind?

To catch He Haoxuan’s attention, Bai Lu deliberately stomped down the stairs, making sure he knew she was coming. Yet, He Haoxuan lay unmoving on the bed, seemingly oblivious to her descent.

When she reached the first floor and saw that he showed no sign of noticing her, Bai Lu grew irritated and coughed lightly, reminding him that she had arrived. As long as this useless man lifted his gaze to see her, so beautiful and alluring, he would surely be entranced and attempt something untoward. Then, she could have Li Qingying divorce him.

No matter how much Bai Lu coughed, He Haoxuan remained lying on the bed, focused on his phone, indifferent to her presence.

Was he asleep? Bai Lu wondered silently.

No, he was looking at his phone. Bai Lu stared intently and realized he was indeed absorbed in his phone, not in her. Her anger flared.

“He Haoxuan!” Bai Lu called through clenched teeth.

She was furious—she had come downstairs and hinted her presence, yet he hadn’t even looked at her.

“What is it?” Hearing her call, He Haoxuan looked up, puzzled.

“Do you notice anything different about me?” Bai Lu, delighted he finally looked at her, struck a coquettish pose, expecting drama to unfold.

She deliberately bent forward, hoping He Haoxuan would take the bait.

But He Haoxuan lowered his head again, eyes on his phone. “I don’t know.”

“You really don’t know?” Bai Lu’s anger soared.

Was he blind? How could he not notice her, so beautiful and captivating?

He Haoxuan didn’t answer, seemingly unaware of Bai Lu’s existence.

Bai Lu, always believing herself irresistible to men, could not tolerate He Haoxuan’s indifference. She rushed toward him, intent on teaching him a lesson, then planned to scream “molestation” so Li Qingying would divorce him.

In her haste, Bai Lu slipped and fell.

“Oh!” she cried softly. The sash of her robe came undone, and the robe fell open, displaying herself splendidly before He Haoxuan.

He Haoxuan heard her cry, glanced up, caught a glimpse of the alluring scene, but then lowered his head to continue with his phone.

At first, Bai Lu was terribly embarrassed—she was exposed, wearing nothing beneath the robe, and felt taken advantage of by He Haoxuan.

But then anger overtook her. Was she so lacking? She was laid out in front of him, and he didn’t even give her a second glance?

Other men would have eagerly pounced on her, especially now, half hidden, half revealed.

“Why aren’t you back in bed? What are you doing here? If you can’t get up, I’ll call Qingying to help you upstairs,” He Haoxuan said without looking up.

“He Haoxuan, you’re something else,” Bai Lu spat, climbing up from the floor, tying her sash tightly, and stomping upstairs.

Again, she hurried, and after only a few steps, slipped and tumbled down.

This fall was even worse, but despite the pain, Bai Lu stubbornly got up and walked upstairs.

That wretched He Haoxuan! If I don’t make him divorce Qingying, I won’t bear the name Bai.

The next morning, Li Qingying came downstairs to wake He Haoxuan. “When are we leaving?”

“You decide, I’ll follow you. If you never leave, I’ll stay here with you forever,” He Haoxuan replied, glancing at her.

A faint warmth stirred in Li Qingying’s heart. “Alright, don’t talk nonsense. There’s no way I’ll stay here forever. The villa wouldn’t allow it, and I don’t have the money. How about this: we’ll have breakfast, stroll around this morning, then leave.”

“Okay,” He Haoxuan nodded.

He Haoxuan called for a waiter and ordered breakfast.

Soon, Bai Lu came downstairs, glaring at He Haoxuan from time to time.

He Haoxuan ignored her—she wasn’t his wife, after all.

After breakfast, Bai Lu nodded secretly. The ten thousand a day spent here was well worth it. Even the breakfast was delightful, making her want to eat more.

He Haoxuan and Li Qingying went out for a walk. Bai Lu called over a waiter. “How much is the bill here?”

She was planning to settle the account.

“The daily rate here is one hundred thousand,” the waiter replied.

All the ingredients in Room A were exceptionally rare. Even today’s breakfast, with many nourishing foods, cost ten thousand alone.

“What? Isn’t the rate at Tenglong Villa ten thousand a day for a room?” Bai Lu exclaimed in shock. “Besides, this is a backup room. At most, it’s half price, only five thousand.”

“Miss, that’s not the case. Room A is generally not open to guests. If it weren’t for Mr. He’s instructions, we wouldn’t have let you in,” the waiter explained.

Bai Lu retorted angrily, “I don’t care. Room A is only worth five thousand, not a penny more. I’m telling you, I studied law. If you try to cheat me, I’ll sue your boss into bankruptcy.”

She pulled out her credit card, preparing to pay.

The waiter smiled, “Miss, don’t worry. There’s no need to pay for this room; it’s been settled.”

“What? Qingying already paid?” Bai Lu was surprised. “That won’t do. I said I’d treat you. How could she pay? Waiter, return the money to her, I’ll pay.”

The waiter silently disdained Bai Lu. If you had to pay one hundred thousand, wouldn’t you jump out of your skin? “Miss, really, there’s no need. The bill for this room isn’t yours.”

After hearing this, Bai Lu sneered inwardly. He Haoxuan probably arranged for the backup room to be free, then had the security guard and waiter play along with his act.

Bai Lu walked out and spotted He Haoxuan and Li Qingying by the lake, admiring the scenery. She marched over angrily. “He Haoxuan, I ask you, did you pay the bill?”

“Yes,” He Haoxuan nodded.

Li Qingying was quietly surprised—the prices here were steep. How did He Haoxuan have the money?

“How much did you spend? I’ll reimburse you,” Li Qingying whispered.

He Haoxuan brushed it off, “I have money, don’t worry about it.”

Li Qingying said nothing further. With Bai Lu present, He Haoxuan needed to save face, so she let him continue the pretense. Men were always like this.

“He Haoxuan, I can’t stand your bragging,” Bai Lu stamped her foot and scolded him.

Bai Lu had come with them in their car. Li Qingying told He Haoxuan to drive Bai Lu back first, then they would return to the company.

Bai Lu deliberately asked, “He Haoxuan, when did you rent this car? If you exceed the time limit, you’ll be charged for two days. Do you have enough money for that?”