Chapter 904
Haste makes waste
Putting aside whether Xu Bo'an likes Bai Susu or not, the main issue is that Xu Bo'an doesn't want anyone to know about his mysterious treasure trove, the Bonsai World. If they get married and live under the same roof for many years, they will inevitably discover his secret.
However, Xu Bo'an had already made this bet with Zhao Yuntao, and seeing how actively the kid was trying to match him up with Bai Susu recently, he felt that the kid wouldn't let him off the hook.
Bai Susu is indeed a very good girl. If she gets led astray by Zhao Yuntao, things will get complicated. Xu Bo'an thought he might as well just give Zhao Yuntao one of his prized possessions. Otherwise, he would find it hard to stand the boy's persistent pestering.
Just as Xu Bo'an was thinking this, Zhao Yuntao said to Bai Susu, "Dr. Bai, look how highly Bo'an speaks of you! If you like him, then boldly confess your feelings to him!"
Actually, when Zhao Yuntao encouraged Bai Susu to confess her feelings to Xu Bo'an, Bai Susu was somewhat moved. After spending so much time together, she could feel the special feelings she had for Xu Bo'an and wanted to boldly confess her feelings to him.
But when Bai Susu heard Xu Bo'an say to Zhao Yuntao, "Could it be that you've taken a liking to Dr. Bai?" she felt a strange pang of sadness. She felt that Xu Bo'an was saying this to indirectly show his stance and that he didn't want any romantic entanglement with her.
Women are so sensitive, and Bai Susu's suspicions were correct this time; Xu Bo'an did indeed think that way.
Although Bai Susu felt very disappointed, she knew that feelings couldn't be forced. Xu Bo'an's subtle reminder was already giving her a way out, so she certainly wouldn't get angry with him over this.
He then turned to Zhao Yuntao and said, "My relationship with Bo'an is purely that of master and disciple; there is no question of whether a man or woman likes or dislikes me!"
Zhao Yuntao had thought that after his encouragement to Bai Susu, she would bravely confess her feelings to Xu Bo'an. He never expected Bai Susu to say such a thing. Undeterred, he asked Bai Susu again, "Dr. Bai, do you like Xu Bo'an?"
This time, Bai Susu didn't beat around the bush and said directly to Zhao Yuntao, "I don't like it. I've already said that my relationship with Bo'an is just that of master and disciple, and there are no other messy feelings involved. So please don't ask anymore!"
Upon hearing Bai Susu's straightforward words, Zhao Yuntao's hopeful gaze, which had been fixed on her just moments before, dimmed instantly, and he felt a pang of sadness.
Bai Susu's straightforward statement meant that she had lost the bet with Xu Bo'an. Not only would she not get the coveted store treasure from Xu Bo'an, but, more importantly, she would have to work as Xu Bo'an's male nanny for a year, and in a free way at that.
How did things turn out like this? Just now when I was trying to persuade Bai Susu, she seemed very enthusiastic and eager to express her feelings to Xu Bo'an. How did her attitude suddenly change so drastically?
At this moment, Zhao Yuntao was filled with regret. If he had known the outcome would be like this, he would never have made this bet with Xu Bo'an. Although he was not as capable as Xu Bo'an, he was still the owner of an auction house and a man who had achieved some success in his career. How could he be someone else's male nanny, who could be summoned and dismissed at will?
If word got out and others found out, where would he put his handsome face? "The crescent moon shines over the nine provinces, some are happy and some are sad." While Zhao Yuntao was feeling extremely melancholy, Xu Bo'an couldn't say he was particularly happy, but he felt pretty good. Putting everything else aside, at least he was the ultimate winner of this bet with Zhao Yuntao.
However, Xu Bo'an couldn't directly bring up their bet in front of Bai Susu. Women are generally more petty, and if Bai Susu knew that Xu Bo'an and Zhao Yuntao had used her as a wager, she would definitely be unhappy.
Xu Bo'an looked at Zhao Yuntao and said with a veiled smile, "Little Tao Tao, it's nothing, why are you looking so worried?"
Zhao Yuntao looked at Xu Bo'an's bitter face and said, "You're just making fun of me. Don't you know why I look so gloomy? Honestly..."
Xu Bo'an looked at Zhao Yuntao and offered a perfunctory consolation: "Little Tao Tao, today is your birthday. Don't make such a sad face. Cheer up! Happy birthday!"
Upon hearing Xu Bo'an's words, Zhao Yuntao felt even more uneasy. Today was his birthday, and he had originally planned to invite Xu Bo'an and Bai Susu over to celebrate together.
In addition, she encouraged Bai Susu to confess her feelings to Xu Bo'an, so that she could get a free prized possession from Xu Bo'an as a birthday gift.
What should have been a sure thing turned out to be a loss. He ended up with nothing, not only failing to get the coveted prized possession on his birthday but also getting himself into trouble. Zhao Yuntao was filled with regret!
If he had known this would be the outcome, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to encourage Bai Susu to confess her feelings to Xu Bo'an. After all, even if there was no result after the three-month bet, it would still be better than this!
It was all because he was too eager to get the store's prized possession for free from Xu Bo'an that he ended up in this situation. His behavior proved that "haste makes waste." Having suffered a loss, Zhao Yuntao vowed never to gamble again, at least never to gamble with Xu Bo'an again!
With Bai Susu around, Zhao Yuntao couldn't say anything. He put on a bitter face and said to Xu Bo'an, "Happy...I'm very happy!"
Hearing their conversation, Bai Susu looked at Xu Bo'an and Zhao Yuntao with great confusion and said, "Why do you two seem to be talking strangely today? Is something wrong?"
Bai Susu could clearly sense that Zhao Yuntao's current bitter expression was because of what she had said about not liking Xu Bo'an. He had seemed so happy before. Did Zhao Yuntao care so much about her relationship with Xu Bo'an?
Therefore, Bai Susu, who was quite puzzled, raised these questions with Xu Bo'an and Zhao Yuntao. (End of Chapter)