Bai Tao had never been one to grovel or pander to wealthy people, but neither did she try to act aloof or self-important. Hearing Luo He say that her presence made him happy stirred up an uncontrollable excitement inside her. After all, the man in front of her was the idol of the entire elite class in Donghai. To know that she made him happy for an entire day was undoubtedly a highlight of Bai Tao's life. Although she recognized it came from a bit of a "lowly" mindset, Bai Tao didn't hide her true feelings.
"Alright, enough of this. Let's drink!" Luo He raised his wine glass, a captivating smile spreading across his face. "From tomorrow on, I won't bother you anymore. You focus on work, and I'll find my fun in your family group. How does that sound?"
Suddenly, a sense of loss swept over Bai Tao. Crap! Realizing this emotion, Bai Tao wanted to slap herself. Why was she feeling like this? When Luo He teased her, it irritated him, but when he said he wouldn't bother her, it made her feel inexplicably sad. Wasn't this contradictory?
Bai Tao lifted her glass, took a large gulp, and tried to act calm. "If you stay in my family group, my parents will definitely invite you over for dinner often. If you don't refuse, it'll probably be once a week... so each time, I'll be able to accompany you, relax, drink, have skewers, sing, and help you relieve stress."
"Alright!" Luo He's eyes brightened. The time spent with Bai Tao always helped him forget his troubles, and once a week sounded just right.
The two of them came to an understanding and happily continued drinking.
Meanwhile, at Bai Tao's house, her parents were sitting on the sofa, deeply concerned.
"Old Bai, have you noticed? Tao doesn't seem very invested in Luo He?" Tao's mom furrowed her brow, worry clear on her face.
"Really?" Tao's dad looked confused.
"Of course! You're so careless. Since Luo He joined the family group, how many times has Tao said anything?"
Tao's dad thought for a moment, then his eyes widened in realization. "Now that you mention it, it's true! How come she doesn't seem more interested in such an outstanding guy?"
Tao's mom was anxious. "I'm really worried she might miss this opportunity. Luo He is just too outstanding! He's handsome, a company manager, and knows how to speak properly. I can't understand why he's interested in Tao."
Tao's dad laughed and teased, "Aren't you always bragging about how pretty your daughter is?"
"Being pretty doesn't pay the bills! Pretty looks only last for a while! If Luo He is just interested in her looks, then we're in trouble!" Tao's mom became even more flustered. "Usually, men like the ones who treat them well, and men who are treated well are the ones who fall for it. With Tao's ability to comfort men, I'm really afraid she'll miss the opportunity."
Hearing his wife's concerns, Tao's dad began to worry too. If they missed such a great potential son-in-law, they'd regret it for life.
"So what should we do?"
"We need to get Tao to be more proactive, stop being so cold."
Tao's dad tried to comfort his wife. "Maybe the two of them are actually really close privately."
"Close? She's never stayed out late with him. How is that close?"
Tao's dad was momentarily speechless. "Uh..."
Tao's mom continued to complain. "Don't you remember how it was when we were dating? We couldn't get enough of each other, always finding excuses not to go home..."
Tao's dad nodded, thinking about how true that was. People in love should be inseparable, right? Could it be that Tao and Luo He were like them now—after the passion had faded, they just needed a little space? No, not at this age! That wouldn't do!
"Why don't you call Tao, see what they're up to?"
Tao's mom quickly waved her hand. "No way! What if they're in a moment of intimacy? What if I interrupt and scare them?"
Tao's dad looked puzzled. "What's wrong with calling them? Isn't that normal?"
Tao's mom looked helpless. "No, what if I scare her? What if something goes wrong? Even if nothing happens, interrupting them might make Luo He unsatisfied."
Tao's dad had nothing to say to that. "..."
"Well, if you don't want to call, just send a message. At least we'll know what they're doing..." Tao's mom said, already grabbing her phone.
Thinking her plan was perfect, Tao's mom sent Tao a message. For the first time ever, she didn't want a quick reply.
However!
Tao responded immediately: "Eating."
Tao's mom asked again: "What are you eating? Are you free to talk?"
Bai Tao didn't realize her mom was trying to check up on her. She thought she was eager to see Luo He. She didn't reply right away but instead looked at Luo He.
"My mom wants to see you," she said.
Luo He glanced at himself—his outfit was neat and professional, fitting his position as a manager.
"Sure," he replied.
Bai Tao nodded and immediately sent a video invite to Tao's mom.
When Tao's mom received the video call, she hesitated for a moment before quickly accepting. Finally, she could see her potential future son-in-law properly.
"Tao, what are you eating?"
"Hot pot."
Bai Tao turned the camera around to show the table, scanning it across. From the dishes, it wasn't possible to tell if the meal was expensive or not.
When Tao's mom saw the screen, she froze. This wasn't just any meal—it was a full-on feast! And late at night, no less! How could this kid be so clueless? Why not eat something light and do something a couple should do?
Tao's mom felt helpless and shot Bai Tao a look of disdain.
"Quick, give the phone to Luo He. I need to talk to him for a bit."
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