Bai Tao was already overwhelmed by her mom's "concern" when another private message popped up from her.
"Bai Tao, can't you see what's happening in the group? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Good grief, even before I get home, I'm already getting questioned. Bai Tao silently groaned in her mind and quickly replied, "I was just busy with work, just saw the messages, was about to reply."
Soon, Tao's mom's message appeared: "I feel like you're not being proactive at all. You brought Luo He into the group, and you haven't said a word. What's wrong with you?"
Bai Tao tried to explain, "You guys were chatting so much, I couldn't get a word in."
Tao's mom wasn't having it: "Nonsense! It's a group chat, not face-to-face. What's the problem with speaking up? I think you're just getting a bit too smug! Let me tell you, Luo He hasn't even arrived yet, so you better step up, or else you'll regret it. When someone joins the group, it's like they've come to our family, and as his girlfriend, you should be guiding and looking after him. And you? Not a word. What's that all about?"
Bai Tao couldn't bear her mom's nagging anymore and quickly caved, "Alright, alright, I got it. I'll say something."
Exiting the private chat with her mom, Bai Tao entered the group chat and quickly typed a message: [Bai Tao: Don't worry, Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, Dad, Mom, I'll take good care of Luo He.]
As soon as she sent it, Bai Tao didn't expect the first response to be from Luo He.
[Luo He: (happy)]
Soon after, the rest of her family also chimed in.
[Mom: Are you chanting or something? Let me tell you, if you don't take care of Luo He properly, I won't let you off.]
[Dad: A person should bear their responsibilities.]
[Uncle: The two of you work hard together and create a beautiful future.]
[Aunt: Don't overwork, make sure you rest too.]
[Grandpa: Be a good helper in life and a good partner at work, supporting each other and progressing together, that's the way to a lasting relationship.]
[Grandma (voice message): Good kids, work never ends, but don't stay up too late, okay?]
[Luo He: Got it, Grandma.]
[Cousin (Xie Xiaoran): Just asking, but can the two of you really be efficient together at work? I don't get it, I'm just asking. (grinning)]
After spending some time "chatting" in the group, Bai Tao didn't notice it was already time to leave work.
Of course, she wasn't about to slip away. She knew that if she dared to ditch Luo He, he'd find some way to make sure her mom found out she hadn't accompanied him for overtime. That would be disastrous—her mom's nagging could drive anyone crazy.
Although she hadn't left, she didn't make any moves and simply stayed put, waiting for Luo He to make his move.
After everyone else finished packing up, Qiou You'er noticed Bai Tao, who usually left promptly at the end of the day, was still sitting there, seemingly doing nothing. She couldn't help but be surprised.
"Master, aren't you leaving?"
Bai Tao shot a helpless glance at Qiou You'er, who was determined to keep calling her that. Bai Tao had given up on fighting it.
"Not in a rush, have some things to do."
Qiou You'er's eyes immediately lit up, and she gave Bai Tao a knowing look.
Others around them quickly figured it out.
At this time, if someone was still around without any real work to do, she was definitely waiting for someone.
Who could she be waiting for?
Of course, it had to be Luo He, who usually stayed late at work.
Everyone felt a pang of envy.
Once the office cleared out, Bai Tao decided to pass the time on her phone.
After browsing through a few TikToks, Bai Tao finally received a message from Luo He.
"Have you left yet?"
Bai Tao replied irritably, "Would I dare?"
As soon as Luo He saw Bai Tao's message, the image of her pouting and looking adorable popped into his mind. His mood inexplicably lifted.
"Then come to my office."
Bai Tao replied, "Why?"
Luo He answered, "I still have some work to finish. Come wait for me, and then we can go eat."
Bai Tao wasn't thrilled: "I'll just wait here."
Luo He said nonchalantly, "You promised Auntie you'd take care of me."
Bai Tao was speechless: "That was just acting, okay?"
Luo He seemed amused: "What do you think of my acting?"
"It was great!" Bai Tao genuinely complimented, but in her mind, she was thinking, This guy is too good at pretending.
Then Luo He threw another "bomb": "Should I go act some more?"
Bai Tao was shocked, immediately realizing what he meant. She quickly warned, "Do you remember what you said this morning?"
Luo He pretended to be clueless: "What?"
Bai Tao hurriedly reminded him, "You said that asking for a parent's approval was something only kids did!"
Luo He leisurely responded, "Ohhh... Do you know what your grandma calls me?"
Bai Tao asked irritably, "What?"
Luo He proudly replied, "Good kid."
Bai Tao was left speechless: "..."
So shameless!
Bai Tao had no choice but to stand up and walk toward Luo He's office.
This time, she didn't even bother knocking. At this point, there was no need for any formalities with this man.
She walked in and immediately plopped down on the couch, not even sparing Luo He a glance.
Luo He raised the corner of his mouth slightly, a subtle smile playing on his lips, but he didn't say anything. He just buried himself in his work.
Before they knew it, two hours had passed. Time had flown by, but Bai Tao hadn't noticed it at all, thanks to TikTok.
Luo He finally finished his work and stood up. "Let's go. What do you want to eat?"
"Anything, as long as it's fast and close." Bai Tao just wanted to finish the meal and head home.
Luo He's eyes flickered with a mischievous glint, and he smiled slyly. "Alright then, let's just grab something nearby."
Bai Tao nodded in satisfaction, completely unaware of the sly look in Luo He's eyes.
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