If Bai Qinghuan was completely incompetent and only wanted Lin Yuan's protection, he would not waste time on her.
But if Bai Qinghuan had her own capabilities, Lin Yuan did not mind helping to change her fate and open a new path for her.
When Bai Qinghuan saw the starlight around Lin Yuan darkening, she knew that she could not wait any longer.
She had been trying to find a way to gain the upper hand when she eventually spoke to Lin Yuan. Even if she could not gain the upper hand, she had to at least secure equal footing.
Since she was going to become subservient to him, she was well aware that she had to consider her future identity and status.
Their short interaction had already been enough for Bai Qinghuan to know that this young man liked to be the one in the lead.
Lin Yuan was her only path to salvation, but she was nothing more than another chess piece on his board. She was non-essential.