My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 589 - 586: Are You Happy Now?

"I just received news that City Lord Bai has been promoted to prince," Chen San said.

"Prince?" Gao Fei was stunned, "Is the news confirmed?"

"It's true," Chen San nodded, "I made a point of inquiring about it, the news is real, not a rumor. City Lord Bai has indeed become a prince."

"That's good news," Gao Fei smiled, "Go prepare some gifts, I'll head to Chaotic Wind City right now to congratulate him." Bai Daqing's promotion to prince was a significant event, and it was only right and proper for Gao Fei to offer congratulations.

"This..." Chen San's face showed hesitation, "There's something... I don't know whether I should tell you..."

"Speak up, don't beat around the bush."

"I heard that many people have received invitations from City Lord Bai. In half a month, they're to go to Chaotic Wind City to attend the celebration banquet."

"That's normal," Gao Fei responded.

"... The key issue is... City Lord Bai didn't send an invitation to you."

"What?" Gao Fei was stunned again, "He didn't send me an invitation?"

Chen San nodded, "That's correct."

"Could it be that the invitation is still on its way? Maybe it will arrive in a couple of days?" Gao Fei found a reason.

"That's very unlikely..." Chen San shook his head with a bitter smile, "Everyone else has received their invitations, only you haven't..."

"Are you suggesting... that City Lord Bai deliberately didn't send me an invitation?"

"It might also be accidental, City Lord Bai has a lot on his plate and could have overlooked it," Chen San offered.

Forget?

An oversight?

Is that possible?

Impossible!

Bai Daqing would definitely not forget, and it was even less likely for it to be an oversight... Based on the current situation, it was mostly likely deliberate that the invitation was withheld!

Does he have an issue with me? Is he trying to embarrass me on purpose? Gao Fei's brows slowly furrowed. He had been prepared for this in his heart, just not quite so soon! When Gao Fei had rejected Bai Mudan, he had readied himself for a fallout with Bai Daqing...

Because of the issue with Bai Mudan, Bai Daqing had taken umbrage with Gao Fei, and with Dongfang Jian stirring things up, Bai Daqing had gradually distanced himself from Gao Fei.

"In the end, it still comes down to one's own daughter and son-in-law," Gao Fei sighed lightly.

"My lord... try to take it easy... maybe it's not as bad as you think," Chen San consoled, "Wait and see, perhaps the invitation will arrive in a few days." Chen San said these words merely to deceive himself more than anyone else; it wasn't a matter of a couple of days—in ten days' time, the invitation would still not come.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Gao Fei managed a faint smile on his face, "Go prepare the gifts."

"Ah?" Chen San was taken aback, "You still want to prepare gifts? The invitation hasn't even arrived..." Without an invitation, he probably wouldn't even get through the gates of Bai Daqing's residence. Now that Bai Daqing had become a prince, his status was even more prestigious, and not just anyone could meet him.

"No matter," Gao Fei waved his hand dismissively, "Even without an invitation, I still want to make the trip." In his heart, Gao Fei had always regarded Bai Daqing as a close elder. Now that Bai Daqing had been promoted, it was only right and respectful for Gao Fei to offer congratulations. It was the least he could do in terms of common courtesy. Besides, Gao Fei wanted to use this opportunity to try to mend their relationship.

"But... "

"Do as I say."

"... Yes."

Seeing that Gao Fei was resolute, Chen San did not try to persuade him further and silently turned to leave.

An hour later, Gao Fei took the gifts and went to Chaotic Wind City.

Seven days later.

Gao Fei returned, weary and covered in the dust of the road.

"My lord, how did it go?" Chen San hurried over. Ever since Gao Fei had left, Chen San could neither eat nor sleep well. In just a few days, he had lost weight.

"The gifts were not delivered."

"Ah?"

"City Lord Bai wouldn't see me."

"Ah?!"

...

After uttering a few words, Gao Fei lifted his foot and left, leaving Chen San alone to stand in the wind, lost in wild and fanciful thoughts.

At that time, Liu Qing casually strolled over and asked, "What are you daydreaming about? Were you upset by something?"

Chen San turned his head, glanced at Liu Qing, and said, "There's been a problem..."

"What problem?" Liu Qing asked, tilting his head.

"The Lord and City Lord Bai... seem to have fallen out..." Chen San briefly recounted what had happened.

After hearing Chen San's narration, Liu Qing remained calm, his expression unchanged.

"What do you think we should do?" Chen San asked.

"These issues are not for us to be concerned about."

"But..."

"I know you're worried about the Lord and want to help him solve his troubles, but the key issue is... our capabilities are limited, we can't really help, the only thing we can do is manage the military camp well, so the Lord doesn't have to be distracted."

"How could things have turned out like this?" Chen San shook his head vigorously, unable to comprehend, unable to understand at all: "The Lord and City Lord Bai have always been close, and the Lord even once saved City Lord Bai's life. Why... would they fall out with each other? Where exactly did the problem arise?"

"Since it has already happened, there's no point in dwelling on the causes anymore," Liu Qing shook his head: "There must be something unknown that happened here, and it's a big issue... Anyway, let's not talk about this now, let's go train the soldiers. We haven't finished today's tasks yet."

After exchanging a few words, the two of them turned around and left.

...

Inside the room.

Gao Fei sat in a chair, holding a cup of tea in his hand, his brows deeply furrowed, his expression ugly.

At that moment, a scene kept replaying in his mind... outside the City Lord's Mansion, Gao Fei handed a Spirit Stone to the guard, who then turned and walked into the City Lord's Mansion. After a short while, the guard came out and told Gao Fei emotionlessly: City Lord Bai didn't want to see him!

"You're not even willing to meet me face-to-face?" Gao Fei slowly exhaled a stifled breath: "Is it because I refused Mudan, or did Dongfang Jian say something in your ear?"

"I am your savior after all! Is this how you repay me?"

"Where is your conscience?"

"Even if you're dissatisfied with me, you should have told me to my face, right? Passing a message through a guard... isn't that too dismissive of me?"

The more Gao Fei thought about it, the angrier and more depressed he became.

"Enough!"

"Since you don't want to see me, I'll just stay far away, from now on, no more contact."

This time, Gao Fei was truly heartbroken. He had been earnest and sincere with Bai Daqing, only to end up with such an outcome. Anyone would be heartbroken.

To Gao Fei, Bai Daqing was not just a backer but had become like an elder and family member. Now that they'd broken off, Gao Fei's heart was heavy with sorrow.

Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore! Let it be! After all, my conscience is clear!

May you also have no regrets in the future!

Gao Fei spent a day adjusting his emotions and mood, and once he had calmed down, he began closed-door cultivation. This time, Gao Fei set a goal for himself: unless he reached the Realm of Unity of Heaven and Man, he would not end his cultivation.

...

Chaotic Wind City.

City Lord's Mansion.

Bai Daqing, Mudan, and Dongfang Jian sat together, sipping tea while chatting.

"I left Gao Fei hanging outside the door, not seeing him. You all happy now?" Bai Daqing huffed.