Hearing this, Jian Dan and Bai Tuan sighed helplessly at the same time. It was painfully obvious that Huangfu Ge had been leading Bai Daze by the nose; no matter what choice he made, it would ultimately benefit her. Bai Daze could only offer an awkward smile and continue his story:
"At the time, I was also thinking of using Huangfu Ge—and through her, the resources of the Huangfu family—to get the information I needed. So after weighing my options, I agreed to help her win first place in this trial, using her influence to achieve my own goals."
Once they struck a deal, Bai Daze joined her trial team as a temporary member. With him on board, Huangfu Ge's harvest throughout the year of training was nothing short of bountiful, which only made her treat him with even greater deference.
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