"Alright, since you're so sure, how about we make a bet?" Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou raised an eyebrow and looked at Meng Hongchen with a provocative gaze.
"Hmph, how do we gamble?" Meng Hongchen snorted, showing no fear whatsoever.
"Let's bet on whether Orange and I can get together. We both have one month. If Orange and I end up together, then you lose, and you'll be my mistress, a free gift. What do you think?"
Bai Zhou grabbed Meng Hongchen and made no attempt to hide his desire and greed for her.
This wasn't an act; it was Bai Zhou's true nature...
After what just happened, Meng Hongchen knew Bai Zhou's true nature, but she didn't care.
After all, which man isn't lustful?
Bai Zhou is powerful and good-looking, so it's normal for her to be a bit promiscuous and fickle.
"Hmph, what if you two break up?" Meng Hongchen asked Dao.
"If I don't truly end up together with Orange within a month, then I'll consider it a loss. At that time, you can do whatever you want with me, even let me marry into the Hongchen Family."
Bai Zhou is confident.
"Okay, it's a deal!"
Meng Hongchen agreed without hesitation.
After all, Bai Zhou is trying to steal the Crown Prince. Xu Tianran's woman.
Although she wasn't familiar with Xu Tianran, she had heard about some of his methods.
Bai Zhou dared to steal his woman; he would definitely not have a good ending and would certainly suffer retaliation from Xu Tianran.
Then she'll have her grandfather intercede and bring Bai Zhou to the Hongchen Family...
Hehehe...
Meng Hongchen has already begun to fantasize about her future happy life with Bai Zhou.
"Okay, it's a deal." Bai Zhou also thought of something and quickly added, "But you can't interfere with my relationship with Ju Zi during this time, otherwise the bet won't stand."
This is a crucial moment for him and Orange. If Meng Hongchen suddenly intervenes... Orange will definitely explode...
Especially what happened today, we definitely can't let Orange know about it.
Although it won't lead to a breakup, it might require Bai Zhou to coax them for a while, which would still be a waste of time...
"Hmph, I would never do such a thing." Meng Hongchen pouted, feeling a little guilty.
If Bai Zhou hadn't said anything, she would have really been thinking of using some tricks to make Bai Zhou lose the bet as soon as possible.
However, she seemed to have thought of something, her face flushed, and she said somewhat shyly, "But...you did these things to me today, so you have to take responsibility for me...I don't care what happens between you and Orange this month, I won't come to your lab, but you still have to make time to spend with me alone..."
"Okay, okay..."
Bai Zhou's lips twitched, but he still agreed.
"Hehe, you probably don't have anything else planned for today, right? Why don't you have dinner with me? It'll make up for your rudeness earlier~"
Upon seeing this, Meng Hongchen grabbed Bai Zhou's arm and said with a grin, but her face was still slightly flushed.
Although she didn't mind what Bai Zhou had just done to her, she still felt ashamed and felt she had to make Bai Zhou make amends, otherwise she would be at a huge loss.
"OK..."
Bai Zhou's lips twitched again, feeling like he had been caught red-handed.
Although he could tell that Meng Hongchen didn't seem to mind, it was still necessary to make up for it with a meal.
...
Bai Zhou took out his Microcard and sent a message to Ju Zi, feeling slightly guilty.
After all, she had promised to spend the last few days with Ju Zi, but now she's secretly going out to dinner with Meng Hongchen...
Despite his guilty conscience, he couldn't possibly give up Meng Hongchen, who was being given away for free.
"Send a message to Orange?"
Meng Hongchen leaned closer and muttered " Dao" softly.
"Mm." Bai Zhou nodded, there was no need to hide it.
"You haven't added me as a Microcard friend yet, I'll help you do it…" Meng Hongchen said, snatching the Microcard from Bai Zhou's hand and taking out her own Microcard, and started operating it directly.
Bai Zhou hadn't paid any attention at first, but when he saw that Meng Hongchen hadn't finished, he glanced at him subconsciously and his lips twitched.
"If you're going to add me as a friend, fine, but don't go looking at my call history..." Bai Zhou quickly took his Microcard back, speechless.
Fortunately, he switched to a Microcard to avoid being detected by Orange.
This microcard is for Sun Moon Empire use. I chatted with Orange the most on it, but because I was with Orange every day, we didn't have many chat records, and most of them were voice messages. Meng Hongchen didn't look at many of them either.
"Hmph... You and Orange say goodnight and good morning to each other every day... You have to send me greetings every day from now on." Meng Hongchen said with a hint of sourness.
Although she didn't read much of the chat history or listen to the voice messages, she still saw quite a few greetings between the two, some of which were a bit cheesy...
She was so envious...
"Alright..."
Bai Zhou compromised again, but something still felt off...
Never mind...
Anyway, it's just a few minor conditions. As long as Meng Hongchen doesn't cause trouble during this period, everything is negotiable.
"That's more like it~"
Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen revealed a sweet smile and took Bai Zhou's arm again, clearly in a good mood.
Although Bai Zhou took advantage of her quite a bit, she also used this opportunity to get much closer to him, so she didn't lose out in any way.
Bai Zhou knew from the location of Ju Zi that Dao Ju Zi had gone back to rest, so he let Meng Hongchen hold his hand and walked towards the outside of the academy.
Soon, the two simply entered a dessert shop.
Meng Hongchen seemed to be a regular here. After greeting the owner, he led Bai Zhou into a small private room.
The two had just sat down when many maids entered, each carrying a plate with various kinds of cakes, desserts, pastries, biscuits, and fruit cheeses.
Orange likes to eat big meals, while Meng Hongchen seems to prefer all kinds of desserts, pastries, and snacks.
However, there's no doubt that both of them are foodies; they just have different tastes.
After all, there aren't many entertainment options in this world, but enjoying delicious food is one of them, and this applies to everyone from emperors to commoners.
"This is my favorite shop. Their desserts and pastries are delicious. Bai Zhou, you should try them!"
Meng Hongchen sat next to Bai Zhou, reached out her little hand, picked up a piece of pastry, and held it to Bai Zhou's mouth.
"Awoo~"
Bai Zhou took a bite and savored it carefully.
"How is it? Isn't it delicious?" Meng Hongchen looked at Bai Zhou expectantly, her big blue eyes blinking beautifully.
Sharing is one of the best ways to build relationships.
Meng Hongchen brought Bai Zhou here, naturally hoping to share the food with Bai Zhou, gain Bai Zhou's approval, and bring the two closer.
Once two people have common topics or interests, communication becomes much easier, or at least they have an excuse to communicate.