Bamboo horse is inferior, luring wife into the trap

  "Wang Secretary, didn't Mayor Bai return home to rest last night?"

  Wang's secretary nodded. "Yeah, I couldn't persuade him! He came back here directly from the rescue scene, took a bath and slept for about two hours before getting up to arrange work."

  Pei Yumei's eyebrows furrowed even more, and Secretary Wang raised his wrist to glance at his watch before continuing.

  "He instructed me to arrange for a driver to go to the disaster area at 10 o'clock, Attorney Pei, you persuade him later."

  "Uh-huh."

  Just as they were talking, the office door was suddenly pushed open, followed by a steady and powerful footsteps and Bai Ming's still hoarse voice.

  "Xiao Wang, let's go."

  Look at Pei Yue, Bai Ming was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward with big strides and stared at her face. "Little Yue? Didn't I tell you to rest well at home? How did you come back again?"

  Wang Shu retreated tactfully.

  Pei Yue didn't respond, her eyes wide open and fixed on him. Although his face looked a bit haggard, his eyes were still as black and bright as ever, sharp and spirited, and only then did the heart that had been suspended in mid-air finally feel somewhat at ease.

  "Tired?"

  She asked softly, her limbs already a step ahead of her brain, lifting her hand to stroke the white and handsome face, the tight touch and slightly cool temperature transmitted to her slender fingertips. When she came to her senses and realized that her actions were too intimate, wanting to withdraw her hand, Bai Ming's large hand had already covered hers, his bony and powerful fingers clasping hers, holding them lightly.

  "Not tired!"

  Pei Yuede stared at him steadily and finally found that although his eyes were still shining, there were some red threads around the corners of his eyes.

  "Be more careful next time."

  Bai Yue had already forgotten what Secretary Wang had entrusted her with.

  "I will!"

  Bai Ming brought her hand to his lips, lightly kissed it, and reluctantly let go. Although he wanted to hold onto this rare moment of warmth forever, he didn't forget that there were more important things waiting for him to do!

  Pei Yue watched as Bai Ming turned around, suddenly remembering something, and then called out to him.

  "Bai Ming, this is for you!"

  Bai Ming took over the bag in confusion.

  "What is this?"

  "Add soup!"

  "What did you cook for me?" Bai Ming couldn't help but curve up his lips in a gentle smile.

  "It's not that, my mom made it for me and I'm just borrowing it to offer to the Buddha. How about you, don't you want some?" Pei Yue Zhen couldn't bear to crush his hopes, this bowl of soup was something Hu Xin had insisted on her bringing along when they were leaving the house.

  "Mine!" Bai Ming clutched the bag tightly and quickly turned around to leave, as if afraid that Pei Yue would change his mind and try to grab the bowl of soup back!

  Xiao Ji put down Pei Yue halfway and reported an address. The car turned around at the intersection ahead and drove back, stopping in front of "Yueyang" fast food restaurant about half an hour later.

  Hu Xin was sitting in the store discussing today's menu with Uncle Hui when he heard footsteps, a bit unexpected, as it wasn't yet lunchtime.

  "Sorry sir, we don't serve breakfast..."

  As she spoke, she averted her gaze and looked up at Xiao Ji's face, which was as cold as frost. Her words trailed off abruptly, and Hu Xin's expression also turned cold in an instant.

  "Ah Xin, long time no see."

  Xiao Ji's icy face cracked a faint smile, but Hu Xin still wore a solemn expression, without any joy at being reunited with an old friend.

  "Director Xiao, thanks for coming all this way, what brings you here?"

  Hu Xin stood up while speaking and led Xiao Ji into the small single room next door. The two of them stayed inside for nearly an hour, and when they opened the door to come out, both of their faces looked very unpleasant.

  The dignified female guest didn't even say goodbye, with a dark face she walked out the door and got into the car "bang" closing the car door.

  The waitress in the store, Xiao Rong, saw that her boss's wife had a gloomy face and pulled on her arm to ask with concern.

  "Boss's wife, are you okay? Do you want me to call Yue Jie?"

  In the eyes of the store staff, Pei Yue is half a boss. Whatever happens, everyone naturally thinks of finding her to solve it.

  Hu Xin picked up the cup and poured in half a glass of water, adjusted her breath for a while, and only then did her face calm down a bit. She turned to Xiao Rong and several other shop assistants and instructed them.

  "Don't mention today's events to anyone, especially Xiao Yue."

  In the mayor's office, Pei Yue was busy dealing with the illegal fundraising case in her hands. Xiao Bing had been sitting beside her helping out. At noon during lunch break, Pei Yue took advantage of Xiao Bing's absence to make a phone call to Sang Xiaotian.

  "Xiao Tian, have you ever heard of Longtian Industry?"

  "Hey, Xiao Yue, are you insulting my intelligence? Who in G City doesn't know Longtian Enterprise?"

  Sang Xiaotong raised her voice in discontent.

  "Uh, I agree! These big companies all understand the principle of 'a tall tree attracts strong winds', and they indeed do a good job on surface work. The case in my hands is actually related to Longtian Industry, I've been busy for several days, but until now, I haven't found any substantial problems, however, I always feel that something is not right."

  Pei Yue and a group of university classmates would often exchange useful information with each other in their daily lives.

  "Alright, I'll help you check."

  Sang Xiao Tian was born into a wealthy merchant family and had been attending social gatherings with her parents since she was young, so she got along well with the people in high society. Therefore, if she wanted to investigate some top-secret information, she naturally had her own connections and channels.

  "Thank you!"

  "By the way, I've finalized my travel dates abroad, let's get together with our close friends once you're feeling better!"

  Sang Xiaotong finally made up her mind to go abroad for three months after hearing Pei Yue's proposal, but except for Pei Yue, everyone else thought Sang Xiaotong was going abroad to settle down.

  "If I were you, after you leave, why don't you just find a handsome guy over there and live a good life? Let Yunfei that kid regret it!"

  Regarding Sang Xiao's determination to hang herself on the blue cloud flying tree, Pei Yue occasionally couldn't help but tease her a few sentences.

  "Don't worry, even if I find a handsome guy to spend my days with on the other side, I'll definitely come back to be your bridesmaid at your wedding with Mayor Bai." Sang Xiaotang retorted bluntly to Pei Yue.

  As soon as the photo scandal broke out, Pei Yue was at a loss for words. "I'm innocent..." Pei Yue rolled her eyes and explained into the receiver.

  "It's clear as day that you two have an illicit relationship!" Sang Xiaotang pierced through Pei Yue with one glance.

  The two of them chatted idly for a while, gossiping back and forth, when suddenly Xiang Xiaolong remembered something.

  "Xiao Yue, has your little brother's plan to study abroad been finalized?"

  "Yes, probably after the New Year I'll go out. What's wrong?" Pei Yue couldn't understand why Xiao Sang and Xiao Tuan would ask about this matter.

  "It's like this, my nephew wants to find a good Chinese teacher but can't seem to find one. My brother lives near Xiaoyang's school, so he thought of asking if Xin Auntie is interested in teaching my nephew and at the same time taking care of Xiaoyang."

  Before Hu Xin came to G city, she was a middle school teacher. More than a decade ago, being a teacher was still a popular profession and it was very troublesome to transfer jobs. At that time, Hu Xin left in a hurry with her two children and didn't have time to transfer her teaching relationship, so she couldn't be a teacher in G city again.

  "I'll just tell my mom and let her decide for herself."

  Pei Yang has always given people the impression of being a carefree and big-hearted child, Pei Yue is also used to taking care of this younger brother. Upon hearing what Sang Xiao Tian said, she too felt a little moved.

  "Okay. If Aunt Xīn agrees, my brother wants her to go over earlier."

  After hanging up the phone, Pei Yue was busy until the end of work hours. Secretary Wang came in and whispered to her.

  "Attorney Pei, Mayor Bai won't be back until very late today. She told you not to wait for her. Driver Xiao Fang is waiting for you in the parking lot now."