Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1856: Chapter 1468: Hitting It Off Instantly

Within Dong Tianlu’s study, the incense twirls in wisps, its aroma lingering but not strong, bringing a sense of tranquility and delight to those who breathe it in.

Bai Xiaosheng finds it incredibly pleasant, and in his mind, he asks Red Lotus, ”What is this fragrance?”

Almost simultaneously as Bai Xiaosheng asks, Red Lotus finishes analyzing the raw material components and imprints the information in Bai Xiaosheng’s mind.

Upon learning that the main ingredient of this incense is ambergris, with equally exquisite auxiliary materials, Bai Xiaosheng genuinely feels that Dong Tianlu truly knows how to indulge.

It’s important to know that ambergris, throughout history, all around the world, has been cloaked in mystery and legendary allure, and has always been one of the highest-grade fragrances.

The ”Compendium of Materia Medica” records ambergris as being able to ”invigorate blood, enhance vitality, support yang energy, and facilitate blood circulation.”

To this day, the price of top-grade ambergris rivals several times that of gold!

Of course, ambergris is also graded, with significant differences between each level.

Low-grade ambergris is pungent and not fragrant, while high-grade ambergris has a slightly sweet amber aroma mixed with woody tones. As for the pinnacle ambergris, it is said to be endlessly variable, a blend of a hundred scents.

The incense ball lit by Dong Tianlu has been judged by Red Lotus to consist of high-grade ambergris.

Moreover, the Kung Fu Tea in Bai Xiaosheng’s hand is made from tea leaves that are the cream of the crop, and more importantly, it was personally brewed by Dong Tianlu.

This kind of treatment is likely unmatched even by the top leaders of Tengyun and Yuema.

To be honest, Bai Xiaosheng truly feels he is indulging right now.

Dong Tianlu, holding her own carefully poured tea, first brings it to her nose to appreciate the fragrance, then delicately takes a sip, as gently as a dragonfly skimming the water.

Merely watching her drink tea is a pleasure in itself.

”I heard Wang Helei went to meet you, Mr. Bai.”

Dong Tianlu lowers her teacup, and with a slight flutter of her eyelashes, she looks up at Bai Xiaosheng.

”Miss Dong is very well-informed.” Bai Xiaosheng puts his teacup down and smiles, ”I didn’t realize that the place I’m staying at was under such close scrutiny.”

Bai Xiaosheng seems to be joking, but the joke is not really funny.

If he truly believed that, how could the conversation continue?

Dong Tianlu laughs charmingly, ”How could I dare, monitoring you, Mr. Bai? I wouldn’t want things to go bad, and we wouldn’t be able to keep enjoying our tea together.”

”Actually, I had someone keep an eye on Wang Helei.” Dong Tianlu reveals the truth, ”Coincidentally, my person saw him with you.”

Not only Wang Helei but also Ma Tianqing; these two appearing in her territory at this time, how could Dong Tianlu not send someone to watch them?

”Wang Helei, this novice, has some cunning.” Dong Tianlu sneers, ”But those little tricks of feigning ignorance and madness might fool someone like Ma Tianqing, trying to deceive you or me is overestimating himself!”

She never believed in Wang Helei’s schemes!

No matter how cautious Wang Helei was, he could not hide from someone like Dong Tianlu.

Bai Xiaosheng smiles and remains silent on the topic.

In fact, he knew from the start that Dong Tianlu would not have someone monitor him, because he was different from Wang Helei and the others; his status was above Dong Tianlu’s! If he found out about Dong Tianlu’s little moves, it would surely lead to an unpleasant situation!

This cost, such a clever woman as Dong Tianlu would not easily risk.

”My people said, Mr. Bai, you talked with Wang Helei for quite a while and seemed to have a good conversation, indicating that the Wang family is already past their alliance with me and the Ma family, no longer of one heart.” Dong Tianlu laughs as she refills Bai Xiaosheng’s teacup.

She was truly unsurprised by Haoyu’s actions.

To be honest, Beifeng Holdings isn’t all that aligned with the other two; the cooperation is entirely based on interests.

In fact, even Ma Zongting of Yuema Group knows this very well.

”Indeed, Wang Helei spoke with me for a while, expressing two intentions: one, that he doesn’t want to continue fighting, and two, he wants to cooperate with me.” Bai Xiaosheng smiles.

”I assume Miss Dong has the same intention!”

As the saying goes, straightforward words are better than beating around the bush.

Bai Xiaosheng chooses not to hide from Dong Tianlu; since they need to be open about it, he might as well be direct, which gives a sense of ease.

”How annoying, I hadn’t even mentioned it, and you already figured out my thoughts. It makes it seem... you see right through me.” Dong Tianlu intentionally pouts, a mix of feigned annoyance and real playfulness.

Her expression at that moment is seven parts alluring, three parts coy.

Even Bai Xiaosheng cannot help but feel a tremor in his heart, secretly sighing, ”Dong Tianxiu, this sister, truly is a femme fatale; every smile and frown is hard to resist. I only ever saw her icy, cold side, but unexpectedly, there’s this charming side that is overwhelming!”

”The Wang family is eager to distance themselves from the Yuema train, showing their stance to you, Mr. Bai, merely trying to win your favor and benefit ahead. But in fact, our relationship is the closest, isn’t it?” Dong Tianlu says smilingly to Bai Xiaosheng.

Dong Tianlu implies that Bai Xiaosheng and Dong Tianxiu are friends, Bai Xiaosheng saved Dong Tianxiu, saved Patriarch Dong, and the Dong family is grateful, hence the relationship is closer.

Bai Xiaosheng smiles, ”Miss Dong...”

Suddenly, Dong Tianlu raises her hand, her slender, fair finger upright, stopping Bai Xiaosheng’s words.

Bai Xiaosheng is taken aback, unsure why she interrupts him.

”You call me Miss Dong, and I call you Mr. Bai, I find these titles quite distant and I don’t like it.” Dong Tianlu’s smile is soft and alluring, ”How about I call you Sheng, and you call me Tianlu, okay?”

If it were another woman nearing forty, speaking with Dong Tianlu’s tone and expression, it might evoke goosebumps.

But Dong Tianlu is different.