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However, seeing that Hu Ruoling seemed unaffected, Liu Xiaobao asked her a question while resting against the city wall.

"Miss Hu, you don't seem tired at all after climbing the Great Wall. Do you exercise regularly?"

Hu Ruoling looked at Liu Xiaobao and replied with a smile, "Well, I go for a morning run every day and often go hiking, so this mountain path is nothing to me. But you, Mr. Bao, seem to be having a hard time!"

Liu Xiaobao ignored Hu Ruoling's subtle, dismissive gaze.

He waved his hand and laughed, "Miss Hu, you are better than me. I usually think about too many things, which consumes a lot of my brainpower, so I lie down and sleep whenever I have free time. I have never exercised. I can't compare to you in terms of physical activity."

After hearing Liu Xiaobao's explanation, Hu Ruoling no longer looked down on him.

She had personally witnessed Liu Xiaobao's money-making process, and the mental exertion involved was something she couldn't even begin to compare to.

Therefore, Hu Ruoling could understand why Liu Xiaobao didn't have time to train. At the same time, recalling Liu Xiaobao's battle in the Hong Kong stock market, she began to admire him.

"Then Mr. Bao, why don't you rest for a bit? We'll continue upstairs once you've recovered your strength!"

Liu Xiaobao didn't refuse forcefully. He nodded, turned to look at the towering mountains beyond the Great Wall, and then asked Hu Ruoling beside him, "The scenery here is truly amazing. I really envy Miss Hu for being able to come to the Great Wall so often to see such beautiful scenery!"

Hu Ruoling shook her head: "I used to come here often when I was a child, but I haven't come as often since I grew up. The last time I came to the Great Wall was two years ago!"

Liu Xiaobao then casually asked, "Did you come with your boyfriend?"

Caught off guard, Hu Ruoling casually answered Liu Xiaobao's question: "I've never been in a relationship, so where would I get a boyfriend!"

Upon hearing Hu Ruoling's answer, a hint of triumph flashed in Liu Xiaobao's eyes.

Although he hasn't made any progress in pursuing Hu Ruoling, he now knows that Hu Ruoling has no romantic history, which will be very helpful for Liu Xiaobao in his next pursuit of her.

Liu Xiaobao didn't presume to express his love at this point; he simply asked another question out of slight curiosity.

"No way, Miss Hu is so beautiful, yet she's never been in a relationship. Are all the men in Beijing blind? Why isn't anyone pursuing you?"

Women, whether they are high-ranking empresses and princesses or rural village women, all like to hear others praise their beauty.

So when Hu Ruoling heard Liu Xiaobao praise her for being beautiful, she was very happy.

Perhaps that's why Hu Ruoling answered Liu Xiaobao without any hesitation.

"I have quite a few suitors, but I don't feel anything for any of them."

Liu Xiaobao, looking enlightened, exclaimed, "So that's how it is! I knew it! How could a woman as beautiful as Miss Hu not have suitors? It turns out Miss Hu has high standards and doesn't find them attractive!"

Hu Ruoling shook her head and said, "It's not that I have high standards. As long as I like him, I won't mind even if he's an ordinary man. But if I don't like him, I won't even look at him if he's a prince from some country."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaobao smiled and nodded in agreement, then followed up with another question.

"I didn't expect Miss Hu to be such a genuine woman. I agree with your views on relationships. If there is no love between a man and a woman, then no matter how prominent one's status is, it cannot make up for the lack. Now I'm a little curious, Miss Hu, what are your standards for choosing a partner?"

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"Standards? I don't have any standards. I just follow my heart. If I like something, I like it; if I don't like something, I don't like it!"

After hearing Hu Ruoling's answer, which was essentially meaningless, Liu Xiaobao understood what was going on.

He didn't ask any more questions, as that would seem too persistent and would make Hu Ruoling feel awkward.

"I'm rested, Miss Hu. Let's continue on our way!"

"Okay! But Mr. Bao, if you can't handle it, don't push yourself. You have to say so. Don't exhaust yourself, or I won't be able to face Grandpa Deng!"

Liu Xiaobao smiled and nodded, then continued walking forward, with Hu Ruoling immediately following beside him.

After taking only two steps, Liu Xiaobao suddenly thought of something and asked Hu Ruoling.

"Ms. Hu, when I saw you today, I noticed you seemed a little reluctant. Is it because my former boss asked you to be my guide?"

Hu Ruoling smiled.

"So you already figured it out, Mr. Bao! That's right, I was indeed unwilling at the time. Being a guide is hard work. There are plenty of people who could be your guide, but Deng Xiaoping chose me to do this hard work. Do you think I would be happy to do it, Mr. Bao?"

After hearing Hu Ruoling's explanation, Liu Xiaobao finally understood why Hu Ruoling had looked unhappy before.

Liu Xiaobao hesitated for a moment, then said to Hu Ruoling, "Just as I guessed, Miss Hu, we're not exactly strangers anymore. You don't need to worry about the old leader. If you're tired and don't want to accompany me on the trip, then you don't have to. I won't report you to the old leader!"

"Mr. Bao, don't misunderstand, I was just complaining a little, I didn't mean I didn't want to be your guide!"

Seeing that Liu Xiaobao didn't respond, Hu Ruoling quickly added another sentence.

"Mr. Bao, the reason why Grandpa Deng asked me to be your guide is because we have dealt with each other before and are quite familiar with each other. If I can't even handle this small matter well, then Grandpa Deng will be very disappointed in me. So, Mr. Bao, please let me continue to show you around Beijing!"

Liu Xiaobao stopped and turned around to look at Hu Ruoling with a smile: "This was your own request, Miss Hu, I didn't force you!"

Hu Ruoling smiled and nodded, "Yes, I won't regret it!"

"Alright, Miss Hu, then I'll leave my trip to Beijing entirely in your hands!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Bao, I'll make sure you have a great time!"

Liu Xiaobao didn't reply, turned around and continued walking forward, and Hu Ruoling immediately followed.

Moreover, things were different now than before. Previously, Hu Ruoling had only accompanied Liu Xiaobao on his walk along the Great Wall.

But now Hu Ruoling not only stays by Liu Xiaobao's side, but also constantly tells Liu Xiaobao about the history of the Great Wall and introduces the surrounding place names, acting as a qualified guide.

Liu Xiaobao didn't deliberately talk to Hu Ruoling about relationships anymore; he just listened quietly to her story.

After spending the morning exploring the Great Wall, Hu Ruoling took Liu Xiaobao to the famous Quanjude restaurant in Beijing for Peking duck. In the afternoon, she took Liu Xiaobao to visit the Forbidden City.

In the evening, after having dinner with Liu Xiaobao, she took him back to the state guesthouse, agreed to meet again the next day, and then Hu Ruoling left.

At this moment, only Liu Xiaobao and Su Jie were in the room. After taking a shower, Su Jie asked Liu Xiaobao, who was lying on the sofa, with great curiosity.

"Mr. Bao, when you told me you were 'ordered to pick up girls,' you meant to pick up this Miss Hu, right?"

Liu Xiaobao did not deny it: "That's right, it's her!"

Although Su Jie himself didn't spend money, he was very interested in Liu Xiaobao's affairs. After hearing Liu Xiaobao's answer, Su Jie couldn't help but become interested.

"Mr. Bao, have you made any substantial progress today?"

Liu Xiaobao shook his head and replied, "No progress whatsoever!"

Su Jie exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? This shouldn't be the case. With your skills in picking up girls, Mr. Bao, how could there be no progress at all? Could it be that Miss Hu already has someone in her heart?"

Liu Xiaobao rolled his eyes at Su Jie: "What do you know? She's not an ordinary woman. She's not so easy to win over. You have to take it slow and steady!"

Upon hearing this, Su Jie couldn't help but mutter, "Regardless of their background, women treat relationships the same way; they all like men who are different from others!"

Upon hearing Su Jie's mutterings, Liu Xiaobao suddenly sat up and pressed Su Jie again, "What did you just say? Say it again!"

Seeing this, Su Jie, though puzzled, repeated, "I said that regardless of background, all women are the same when it comes to relationships; they all like men who are different from others!"

Liu Xiaobao carefully considered Su Jie's words, then exclaimed happily, "Su Jie, you've really helped me a lot this time!"

After Liu Xiaobao finished speaking, he got up and went back to his room.

Confused, Su Jie scratched his head and asked Liu Xiaobao's retreating figure, "Boss Bao, what do you mean?"

Liu Xiaobao didn't answer Su Jie and slammed the door shut.

After Liu Xiaobao lay down on the bed, he began to talk to himself.

"Su Jie is right. Women, regardless of their background, always like men who are different from others."

"The reason why Princess Jianning fell in love with Wei Xiaobao was because everyone else respected and feared her, but Wei Xiaobao didn't treat her like a princess!"

"So if I want to win over Hu Ruoling, I can't just move her with sincerity. I have to become a different kind of man in her heart. I have to ignore her status and treat her like an ordinary woman."

"Only in this way can I make Hu Ruoling (663) feel that I am different from other men, and only then will I have a greater chance of winning her over!"

Su Jie had no idea that his unintentional remark would inspire Liu Xiaobao on how to pursue Hu Ruoling.

After figuring all this out, Liu Xiaobao, who had been shopping all day and was already exhausted, finally fell asleep with a smile on his face.

Silent all night.

The next morning, as agreed, Hu Ruoling appeared at Liu Xiaobao's door at eight o'clock.

Liu Xiaobao and Su Jie had already made preparations, so after Hu Ruoling arrived, they didn't keep her waiting any longer and followed her to enjoy a breakfast with a strong Beijing flavor.

After breakfast, Hu Ruoling suggested that she take Liu Xiaobao to visit places like the Summer Palace today.

However, Liu Xiaobao flatly refused.

"Miss Hu, seeing the Great Wall and the Forbidden City is enough. How about we go do something that ordinary people like to do today?"

Hu Ruoling asked curiously, "What do ordinary people like to do? Mr. Bao, what do you mean?"

Liu Xiaobao smiled slightly: "What I meant was to go shopping and buy some things, Miss Hu, what do you think?"

Hu Ruoling was stunned for a moment, then looked like she suddenly understood.

"I understand, Mr. Bao, you want to go to the bustling areas of Beijing to see what commercial projects are worth developing, right? Okay, then I'll take you to Wangfujing for a stroll!"

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Although Hu Ruoling misunderstood Liu Xiaobao's meaning, Liu Xiaobao did not offer any further explanation.

He simply smiled slightly, and then followed Hu Ruoling to Wangfujing with Su Jie.

Liu Xiaobao's sudden suggestion to go shopping today was not a whim, but something he had already planned last night.

Liu Xiaobao remembered meeting Hu Ruoling buying a handbag in Hong Kong.