Chapter 68: I Won’t Lead Her Astray, Will I?

However, before Xuanxuan could leave the living room, Kuang Shao hurried forward and picked her up. He dared not let anything happen to her; everyone knew that the most precious treasure of the Wanqi family right now was this little child before him.

Perhaps she herself was unaware, but in the Federation, she was probably the only one who didn’t know.

Everyone knew that all the security personnel at the Imperial Capital’s First Military Academy’s affiliated elementary school had been replaced by Wanqi family members, solely to protect her safety on campus. Not only that, but every person on campus had been thoroughly investigated.

Everyone knew that the largest children’s clothing brand in the Imperial Capital had been acquired by the Wanqi family, so she could wear whatever she liked in comfort.

Everyone knew that the largest amusement park in the Imperial Capital was under construction, and if not for her, then for whom?

And so on; in less than half a year, the entire Imperial Capital had changed dramatically for her sake. This girl, rumored to be somewhat useless and rather unruly.

Moreover, she was said to have insufficient mental strength, no physical prowess, no supernatural abilities whatsoever—a complete failure.

Even at school, all her assignments were completed by her two older brothers, all her test answers provided by them, and even then she barely scraped by in every exam.

Despite this, she insisted on attending the sixth grade.

Her insistence brought countless troubles to the school.

Kuang Shao looked at the little child before him, unable to understand why she had to go to the sixth grade, when she was barely six, not yet seven.

And her eyes were lively, not at all like the useless girl people claimed she was.

All this time, her father had not been around; she seemed a bit angry, but he hadn’t seen her lose her temper or cry. Could it be that she was a well-behaved child he’d never encountered before?

Why did he think that this already counted as obedient?

Xuanxuan, held in Kuang Shao’s arms, glanced at him, pursed her lips, and decided to let it go. After all, he was an acquaintance.

“Where do you want to go?” Kuang Shao asked, not wanting to see the little child cry, preferring to indulge her.

Xuanxuan nestled into Kuang Shao’s embrace, pouted, and pointed toward the small garden behind the living room.

To the garden? Kuang Shao raised an eyebrow. The garden was open today, but it was still not as safe as the living room. However, to accommodate Xuanxuan, Kuang Shao nodded.

But it seemed nothing went smoothly today. As soon as Kuang Shao started walking, he heard someone call from behind, “Shao!”

Kuang Shao paused, then instantly doubled his pace, clearly not wanting to see the person behind him and trying to pretend he hadn’t heard so he could quickly leave.

Xuanxuan raised her eyebrows—something was up!

“Shao!” The newcomer had already caught up.

Her brows were sharply drawn, yet her elegance remained undiminished. She wore a floor-length crimson gown, her chestnut hair like seaweed, lightly made up with exquisite makeup. Xuanxuan thought she must be an outstanding beauty.

Yet, this crimson gown seemed dull beside Kuang Shao; perhaps no one could make red shine in his presence, and only Kuang Shao could wear red with such unparalleled flair.

Even so, one could not help but marvel.

By Kuang Shao’s usual standards, there was no reason to avoid such a beauty. Xuanxuan found it odd, glancing at Kuang Shao—this was not his typical behavior.

Kuang Shao didn’t notice Xuanxuan watching him; he simply looked at the woman before him, cleared his throat, and awkwardly addressed her, “Miss Bai.”

“Don’t call me Miss Bai. Use my name.”

Xuanxuan suddenly realized—so this was the Miss Bai whom Kuang Shao avoided at all costs?

“It’s not proper,” Kuang Shao looked around, hoping someone would intervene.

Her beautiful eyes widened, and she sneered, “I didn’t know you cared about propriety now, Shao.”

“Uh.” Kuang Shao was cornered, but he retorted confidently, “Bai Rumeng, what do you want?”

“Not pretending anymore?” Bai Rumeng sneered even more, “You’ve been avoiding me lately.”

“When have I avoided you? Why would I need to avoid you?” Kuang Shao asked, though inside he was furious. Recently, Bai Rumeng had somehow learned his whereabouts, and no matter where he went, she would show up in less than fifteen minutes.

“Who is she?” Bai Rumeng suddenly pointed at Xuanxuan.

Xuanxuan felt her presence wasn’t that low—she’d been here a while, and only now was she noticed?

Kuang Shao grew impatient; Bai Rumeng had really been pressing him lately. “Why do you care who she is?”

“Oh, so it’s been such a short time, and already you have an illegitimate daughter?” Bai Rumeng was even angrier. She had pursued him for eight years in college, three years after graduation—not all her time, but the best years of her life, spent on him, lowering her head, shamelessly chasing him for eleven years. Yet Kuang Shao avoided her like she was a wild beast.

In terms of family background, talent, beauty—what did she lack compared to any woman Kuang Shao had chosen?

Recently, she finally had news of him, and he hadn’t left the Imperial Capital. She wanted to spend time with him, but Kuang Shao was increasingly annoyed by her.

Kuang Shao’s expression changed. He could tolerate any quarrel, but the little child in his arms could not be insulted, even if no one else knew. He said coldly to Bai Rumeng, “Apologize.”

“Apologize? You want me to apologize?” The eldest daughter of the Bai family in the Imperial Capital had never bowed her head or lost face before anyone except Kuang Shao.

Just a little child—she shouldn’t be off-limits, and now he demanded an apology?

“Apologize immediately, then get out,” Kuang Shao was angry too; she had been pressing him for months, growing more aggressive and unlikeable.

Bai Rumeng’s face changed, her temper flaring instantly. Even when Kuang Shao disliked or rejected her, he had never uttered the word “get out.” “Kuang Shao, just you wait.”

Seeing Bai Rumeng turn and leave, Kuang Shao felt a bit regretful. His words had been too harsh, especially in front of the little child in his arms. Would he spoil her?

But as for Bai Rumeng, Kuang Shao felt no regret; there were too many things outsiders didn’t know.

He glanced at Xuanxuan, who acted as if she hadn’t seen anything. She had heard that Kuang Shao had such a persistent suitor, but hadn’t expected things to be like this.

She also hadn’t expected Kuang Shao to dislike her so much.

If it were up to her, the woman was beautiful, good to him, from a matching family, and together with Kuang Shao, they’d be a perfect pair.

ps: Xiaoxiao’s book recommendation for everyone: “The Beauty’s Plot: Calamity”