The race ended, and the top five were taken to a meeting room.
Bai Tang sat next to Sheng Qi, her hands propped on the table, her head resting on them like a blooming flower, staring at him with infatuation.
The girl's overly intense gaze made Sheng Qi frown involuntarily.
He turned his head to glance at her, a hint of warning in his eyes.
But instead, the girl winked at him and blew him a kiss through the air.
To avoid getting hit by Bai Tang, Zhang Xiaochu chose to sit across from her. Watching her blatantly flirt, his composure instantly shattered.
Glaring at her, Zhang Xiaochu gritted his teeth and said, "Turn your head around and look at me!"
But the girl completely ignored him.
Zhang Xiaochu was so furious he wanted to jump over and twist her head straight.
Sheng Qi tilted his head slightly, casting a cold gaze at the agitated Zhang Xiaochu. The look sent a chill down Zhang Xiaochu's spine.
Zhang Xiaochu: "..."
Damn, Sheng the White Lotus!!!
You Yu walked in with documents, his expression slightly serious. He approached Sheng Qi, leaned in, and whispered something to him.
"I understand," Sheng Qi said calmly.
Sheng Qi looked at everyone with a serious expression. "After this race, the four of you have passed the test."
As Sheng Qi spoke, You Yu handed each person a contract.
Bai Tang was momentarily stunned. Weren't there five people just now?
How did it suddenly become four?
She pulled her gaze away from Sheng Qi and glanced at the person beside her.
Huh?
The fourth and fifth were there, but the third wasn't?
Bai Tang turned to Sheng Qi and asked in confusion, "Where's Si Rui?"
Meeting everyone's puzzled looks, Sheng Qi explained calmly, "He refused to join."
Everyone was taken aback, but Sheng Qi continued, "It's his choice. You can think it over too. If you're willing, sign the contract. If not, you're free to leave."
Though Bai Tang was curious why Si Rui would give up Sheng Qi's team, it wasn't her concern.
As Sheng Qi said, everyone has their own choices.
And her choice was...
Bai Tang smiled, picked up the pen on the table, and without hesitation, signed her name on the last page.
You Yu watched her sign without even glancing at the contract and couldn't help but remind her, "Sister-in-law, are you sure you don't want to read the contract?"
Wasn't she afraid of being sold out?
Bai Tang gazed at Sheng Qi with deep affection and said with a smile, "No need. I trust the beauty!"
Sheng Qi ignored her burning stare and focused on the others.
Zhang Xiaochu stared at Bai Tang and snorted, "What a sight!"
Bai Tang turned her head and shot him a warning glare.
Zhang Xiaochu immediately backed down and buried his head in the contract.
After confirming there were no issues, Zhang Xiaochu signed.
Joining Sheng Qi's team had always been Zhang Xiaochu's dream, so no matter what Si Rui thought, it wouldn't affect his decision.
The remaining two hesitated. They were close friends with Si Rui, having a strong bond, and now that Si Rui was gone, they weren't sure whether to make a decision right then.
Sheng Qi looked at them and said calmly, "Since you haven't decided, I'll give you a day to think it over. Give me your answer tomorrow."
The two visibly relaxed.
After they left, Sheng Qi turned his attention to her and Zhang Xiaochu.
"Do you two have any other questions?"
Bai Tang nodded and flashed a mischievous smile. "Do you have time tonight? Can I invite you to a candlelit dinner?"
Sheng Qi replied flatly, "No time."
"Then tomorrow?"
"No."
"The day after?"
Sheng Qi said nothing, stood up, and walked away.
Bai Tang shouted after him, "Then I'll set it for the day after tomorrow!"
Zhang Xiaochu ground his teeth. "Bai Tang, I'm going to beat you up!"
Bai Tang raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"
Zhang Xiaochu: "..."