Chapter 1729: Chapter 1399: If Anything Happens, I’ll Take Responsibility! Xiao Yao’s surname is not Luo, but Qin. Like Bai Xiaosheng, she is a guest. Qin Xiaoyao’s words left Bai Xiaosheng initially stunned, then he chuckled wryly. It turned out he had made a mistake. He had even been thinking earlier that if the Luo Family wanted to thank him for saving Xiao Yao and sought to cooperate with him, offering favorable conditions, he would agree. Now it seems, he was really overthinking… “What’s wrong, big brother?” Qin Xiaoyao noticed a change in Bai Xiaosheng’s expression and couldn’t help but ask. This little girl was indeed very perceptive. “It’s nothing!” Bai Xiaosheng quickly shook his head. He certainly wouldn’t voice his thoughts; it was a bit embarrassing… Qin Xiaoyao continued, “My grandmother is friends with Sir Luo from the Luo Family, and our families have been on good terms for generations, so we come every year for Sir Luo’s birthday.” So that’s how it was. Bai Xiaosheng nodded. Given that the Qin Family could be on good terms with the Luo Family, their strengths must be comparable. Another influential Chinese family! Bai Xiaosheng was quite amazed; one doesn’t realize how many influential Chinese families there are in the world until one’s status is insufficient. “Big brother, what’s your name? I’ve never known. It’s not appropriate to keep calling you big brother,” Qin Xiaoyao said earnestly. Bai Xiaosheng was amused by her serious demeanor and replied with a smile, “My name is Bai Xiaosheng.” “Then I’ll call you Brother Xiaosheng.” Qin Xiaoyao decided immediately and straightforwardly. “Alright.” Bai Xiaosheng had no objections to this name. In fact, people who had a good relationship with Bai Xiaosheng, if they were younger, would call him Brother Xiaosheng, and if they were older, they would call him Xiaosheng. Privately, they never discussed matters in terms of status or position. This way, Bai Xiaosheng felt comfortable and found it easier to get along with others. As they spoke, they had already reached the entrance of the hall ahead. The Luo Family members guarding the door did not recognize Bai Xiaosheng but recognized Qin Xiaoyao, who was holding his hand, and even more so the butler following behind them, quickly stepping aside with respectful smiles. Qin Xiaoyao led Bai Xiaosheng inside, with the butler following. This hall, described by the butler as the “small hall,” wasn’t actually small, but since it was within the courtyard, it might not be as formal as the main hall in the front. There weren’t many people inside the hall, around forty or fifty, men and women similar in age to Bai Xiaosheng, with no mid-aged people around. This wasn’t like the business cocktail party style at the front but more like a gathering, with bursts of laughter occasionally ringing out. “There’s a similar hall in that courtyard over there, with about the same number of people. However, it’s much quieter there, and those people’s status is much nobler than those here,” Qin Xiaoyao commented, glancing around to take in the crowd. She had been over there, too. With the arrival of Bai Xiaosheng and Qin Xiaoyao, everyone in the hall looked towards them. As Bai Xiaosheng smiled and glanced around, he felt that those leading the group looked arrogant and ostentatious, not possessing the steady composure of the eminent figures he had seen in the Wei Family. After hearing Qin Xiaoyao’s explanation, he immediately understood—everyone here might well be thorough playboys. When considering that Luo Danlun specifically sent someone to bring him over, Bai Xiaosheng found it not difficult to guess that Luo Danlun had malicious intentions, likely gathering his cronies here and the talk about business cooperation was just a facade; it didn’t look like a business atmosphere at all. “Luo Danlun, oh Luo Danlun, you’re still trying to get at me,” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but think silently. However, he felt no fear. Originally, the so-called business talk was a chance encounter; gaining something would be nice, but it didn’t matter if not. Besides, if Luo Danlun, who was also his “rival,” tried to lower his head for cooperation, it would have been wanting too much. “I heard from Soruns that he talked with Sir Luo from the Luo Family about introducing me here; it’s likely he didn’t mention my name, only my identity.” Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself. Otherwise, Luo Danlun wouldn’t be so clueless. On this point, he guessed correctly again. “Oh, it’s our Miss Qin from the Qin Family.” Someone in the hall suddenly called out with a raised voice, laughing. Bai Xiaosheng saw someone walk over from the middle of the group opposite, with two-thirds of the people in the entire room following him. It seemed this person was the core of the hall. Bai Xiaosheng scrutinized the newcomer. The man was very tall, handsome, looking elegant, but others might not notice, though Bai Xiaosheng noticed instantly— He had undergone cosmetic surgery. If a man had plastic surgery and it wasn’t due to illness, disaster, or starting a career in the entertainment industry, it was either for extreme beauty or narcissism… “So it’s Han Dongsheng. No wonder it feels like a variety show from UH Country in here,” Qin Xiaoyao snorted coldly, without giving face. Yet Han Dongsheng smiled, seemingly oblivious to the barbed words. Firstly, Qin Xiaoyao’s family had a remarkable background; secondly, to get angry over a brat’s few words would be lacking grace. Han Dongsheng looked at Bai Xiaosheng, smiling politely, and asked, “This brother seems unfamiliar; is he a distinguished guest from the Qin Family?” Because Qin Xiaoyao was holding Bai Xiaosheng, he naturally assumed Bai Xiaosheng was from the Qin Family. The Luo Family has numerous allied families, not just the Qin Family, but also many prominent families like the Wei Family. However, the elites of those families are in another hall, while the people here, though lesser in status compared to those there, are all “friends” of Luo Danlun. This group is adept at the pleasures of eating, drinking, and entertaining, perfectly fitting the “dandy heir” stereotype. Of course, even as dandies, these people from wealthy backgrounds instinctively know how to socialize, expanding their networks and resources. The person Qin Xiaoyao introduced naturally had to be extraordinary, so Han Dongsheng enthusiastically stepped forward to inquire. “This is Mr. Bai, whom Mr. Danlun asked me to bring over. He just became friends with Miss today…” The butler nearby quickly introduced. He didn’t mention Bai Xiaosheng was Qin Xiaoyao’s benefactor, fearing unnecessary trouble. “So that’s how it is.” Han Dongsheng, hearing the butler’s words, had a noticeable hint of disappointment in his eyes. Then he looked at Bai Xiaosheng with some admiration and smiled, “Bai, that’s quite something, being able to befriend Miss. I admire you!” The people behind Han Dongsheng were initially excited, thinking a peer of more impressive status had come, all ready to actively make connections, only to find out it was just someone acquainted with Qin Xiaoyao. Becoming friends with a little kid? Isn’t it just because of the Qin Family’s background! Many looked at Bai Xiaosheng with a slightly mocking glint. They all despised the idea of starting with a child; this fellow Bai was truly despicable… In truth, this group was more jealous. Even Han Dongsheng came into the equation; they wished to befriend Qin Xiaoyao, but Qin Xiaoyao also had to be willing… People who can’t get the grapes always say the grapes are sour… After the butler explained Bai Xiaosheng’s identity, he smiled at Bai Xiaosheng, “Mr. Bai, since you’re here, I shall take my leave.” Bai Xiaosheng nodded at him. The butler also nodded respectfully to Han Dongsheng and others before turning to leave. As for those arrangements of Luo Danlun, the butler didn’t mention anything to anyone. Firstly, it was inconvenient given the public presence, with the key figure Han Dongsheng engaged in small talk with Bai Xiaosheng. Secondly, the situation had changed; he needed to report back to Mr. Danlun to make a decision! Thus, the butler withdrew. Meanwhile, as the butler turned back, Luo Danlun at the entrance was still clueless of the situation but was also pondering over this matter. “I better make a call myself to reiterate.” Luo Danlun went to a corner, took out his phone, found Han Dongsheng’s name and dialed. There, Han Dongsheng, still exchanging pleasantries with Bai Xiaosheng, suddenly had his phone ring. “Sorry, let me take this call.” Han Dongsheng apologized with a smile to Bai Xiaosheng and the others as he left the crowd. Once in the corner, Han Dongsheng answered the call, “Dan Lun, what’s up? We’re waiting for you, come over when you’re done.” “Dongsheng, has that Bai fellow arrived?” Luo Danlun asked over the phone. Judging by Han Dongsheng’s tone, does he have no idea of the arrangement? Hasn’t the butler informed him? Given the time, it shouldn’t be so! “The Bai guy? Yes, he’s here.” Han Dongsheng sensed something off in Luo Danlun’s tone. “Since he’s here, have you all started?” Luo Danlun continued to ask. Han Dongsheng was immediately puzzled, “Started what?” “The servant didn’t tell you?” Luo Danlun found it unbelievable. “He… didn’t say anything.” Han Dongsheng replied blankly, “It’s quite chaotic here, and I’m busy, possibly inconvenient.” Luo Danlun felt a bit of anger, thinking the servant was waiting for the right moment to convey the message. Luo Danlun shared his plan with Han Dongsheng over the phone. “Ah, you want to deal with that Bai fellow…” Han Dongsheng was astonished, “You really plan to do this?” But that Bai fellow is a friend of the Qin Family’s little miss. “I know what I’m doing, don’t worry.” Luo Danlun assured. Han Dongsheng was already somewhat envious and disdainful of Bai Xiaosheng; with Luo Danlun’s words, he agreed promptly but made sure to add a safeguard over the phone— Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novel•fire.net “Since you’ve planned it, let’s do it your way, but if something goes wrong, you have to…” “If anything goes wrong, it’s on me!” Luo Danlun took on full responsibility immediately. Han Dongsheng laughed, “With that assurance from you, it’s settled!”