Chapter 41: Who to Drink With?

Xinglong International did not own the entire building.

On the First Floor, apart from the guiding Front Desk, the rest of the area was made up of restaurants, cafes, milk tea shops, and some clothing stores.

Only after taking the open elevator to the fourth floor did you reach the real office area of Xinglong International.

Su Qingyu clung to one of Bai Xiaoya’s arms, occasionally making soft humming noises like a small animal.

This meant she was thinking.

There were still a few days left of the cooldown punishment.

During these days, she couldn’t trigger tasks, but she couldn’t just sit back and watch Bai Xia win so easily either.

“By the way, Bai Xia, why are you wearing a sailor uniform outside?”

Su Qingyu tilted her pure face upward.

“Is it to let others know you’re a student?”

During the off-season, you needed to improve yourself and also undermine your opponent.

Bai Xia didn’t reply, just stopped and motioned to the other side.

There, a group of students was entering through the main entrance, led by a Teacher waving a small flag.

“Xingsheng International is holding an event today, inviting Student Delegations from several schools for a tour.”

Bai Xia said calmly.

With her outfit today, people from Xingsheng International would think she was one of them.

Bai Xiaoya tilted her head.

“Are we going to blend in?”

“We can follow for a while.”

At that moment, the Student Tour Group, led by the Teacher and Service Specialist, moved to the center of the hall.

“This portrait shows the Two Founders of Xinglong International. They led the company from a small, makeshift team to one of Baiyuan City’s top ten outstanding enterprises—a true Legendary Story.”

The Service Specialist introduced.

Bai Xiaoya and the other two followed the tour group, looking up at the large portrait together.

It was a photo of two people.

On the left was Xing Luo, bald, with a fierce look even softened by editing and a soft filter—he looked in his thirties.

On the right was Long Shenyuan, a bit older, perhaps in his early forties, with a kind and wealthy demeanor.

“So it’s them…”

Bai Xiaoya glanced worriedly at Bai Xia, only to find the girl looking as calm as if reading a textbook.

“So calm,”

The busty girl couldn’t help but sigh.

“I thought you’d be more excited.”

Bai Xia tugged at the corner of her mouth.

Aside from you, I can stay absolutely calm with anyone.

She didn’t know why either—was it because she got hit by a flying button from a bursting chest?

After following the tour group for a while, the Service Specialist led them upstairs, exploring various public display areas.

A department Manager even came out to give a passionate speech to the students.

“Looks like their Boss won’t appear,”

Su Qingyu whispered.

“Not even a decent executive.”

She hugged Bai Xiaoya’s arm, her breath warm and fragrant.

Bai Xiaoya felt her ear tickle and wanted to touch it, but was afraid Bai Xia would notice.

But since she’s so calm, even if she notices, it should be fine, right? I’ll just touch it a bit…

As soon as Bai Xiaoya’s hand lifted, Bai Xia moved, startling her into dropping it.

But Bai Xia didn’t notice the busty girl’s small movement—she just walked forward.

“Where are you going?”

“To find their Boss. Just to try.”

The tour group was listening to the Manager’s speech, so the Service Specialist was free, standing to the side drinking water and resting.

Until a tall, beautiful girl with long black hair approached.

“I’m tired of this. Is this all you have after inviting us?”

The girl stood with her hands on her hips, unceremonious.

“Where’s your Boss? Where are Xing Luo and Long Shenyuan? Bring them out.”

Who are you?

The Reception Specialist’s expression soured.

“Miss, we have established procedures. Please return to—”

“Don’t treat me like a regular student. Let me tell you, my father is the president of Baishi Group,”

Bai Xia stood in front of him, arrogant.

“When your Boss begged my father for business, he wasn’t acting like this!”

The Reception Specialist froze, then quickly smiled.

“So it’s Miss Bai. I’m very sorry, but the Boss is truly not here today. You can try the Executive Lounge—we have a Chess Room, Gym, Swimming Pool, and Sauna…”

He didn’t recognize the Bai Family’s eldest Miss, but he knew the Baishi Group, the leading company in Baiyuan City, and that the company really had done business with them.

“Tch, who wants your low-grade facilities? I’d rather go hang out with classmates.”

Within a few minutes, Bai Xia returned, shaking her head at Bai Xiaoya and Su Qingyu.

“Xing Luo and Long Shenyuan aren’t in the company.”

Bai Xiaoya blinked.

“Really not here, or pretending?”

Bai Xia led them out of the tour group and sat in the hall’s rest area.

“Most likely really not here. I noticed earlier that some key people were missing from the company.”

“Who?”

“Bodyguards.”

Bai Xiaoya wrung her hands, thinking hard.

“Bodyguards?”

“Bodyguards—or Enforcers,”

Bai Xia’s expression was calm.

“I heard that before starting their company, Xinglong International was a local Hooligan Gang, running Nightclubs, High-Interest Loans, and Debt Collection—whatever made money.”

Thanks to a classmate’s inside info, and later confirmation from other channels.

Bai Xiaoya couldn’t help but admire it—rough but sharp.

She’d thought Bai Xia’s boldness earlier was reckless.

Su Qingyu spoke.

“They probably heard about the family’s investigation and went into hiding, but it doesn’t matter. Someone will have stayed behind.”

The blonde loli’s voice was always gentle and light, but Bai Xiaoya and Bai Xia both heard her.

Seeing the two look over, Su Qingyu continued.

“The info you just gave is key. I’m thinking about the structure—when doing business, Xinglong’s two people couldn’t do everything alone. Their Jianghu Brothers also participated.”

Bai Xia was focused on finding the truth, targeting Xing Luo and Long Shenyuan.

Su Qingyu didn’t want the family to investigate Bai Xia and then target Bai Xiaoya, so everyone involved in the business was on her list.

“In other words, with those two hiding, the ones left running the company are likely less famous, but highly trusted Jianghu Brothers.”

After Su Qingyu finished, Bai Xia’s gaze sharpened.

“Got it.”

Bai Xiaoya quickly asked.

“What? What?”

“Finding the Real Power Figure left in the company isn’t hard for us,”

Bai Xia’s lips curled up.

“My little move earlier confirmed something—the Bai Family really does have power in the secular world.”

Yeah, Capital.

Bai Xiaoya understood, but had another question.

“How do we tell our parents? What reason do we use?”

“No need for parents—just the Butlers,”

Bai Xia said.

“We’ll each contact one.”

As long as Zhang Butler and Li Butler both believed the matter was part of the ‘internal war’ between the two Misses, they would act with full force and not tell the Master and Madam.

This could be settled in a few days.

As for now—

“It’s really hot today. I’m a bit thirsty,”

Su Qingyu stood up.

“I’ll go buy drinks. Aya, what do you want?”

“Ah? I don’t need—”

“I’ll choose for you.”

Su Qingyu walked straight to the Fruit Tea Shop.

Seeing this, Bai Xia also got up and headed to another Milk Tea Shop.

Bai Xiaoya watched them move almost in sync, a bad feeling rising inside her.

A few minutes later, the two returned, each holding two drinks.

“Aya, for you~”

“This is yours, Yaya.”

Bai Xia bought Taro Boba Milk Tea; Su Qingyu bought Lemon Green Tea.

Bai Xiaoya instinctively accepted them, holding a cup in each hand, two straws nearly touching her chin, unsure which to bite first.

Bai Xia’s face was cool, but her gaze was intense.

“I heard this is a popular milk tea flavor recently. Tastes great.”

Su Qingyu blinked her pure eyes, speaking softly.

“Aya, green tea is refreshing and sweet—perfect for cooling off.”

Bai Xiaoya nervously swallowed.

Something felt off—not just about which drink to pick, but… would her butt hurt if she drank it?

At that moment, a familiar voice sounded behind her—

“Xiaoxiao, you… why are you all here?”

Bai Xiaoya turned to see Gu Yun and He Lili looking at them, eyes full of confusion.

Beside them were many classmates, all staring with the same bewildered expressions.

It was the second Student Tour Group, from Baiyuan University.