The old Bai appeared relaxed, but what he truly thought was known only to him.
The two people downstairs chatted with their own thoughts in mind, while the tension between the two people resting upstairs was palpable.
"Miss Bai seems to hold so hostility towards , yet this is our first eting. I truly don’t know where this animosity cos from," Lin ngyao said, breaking the silence as Bai Xin remained silent for a long ti.
"Do you really want to know?" Bai Xin saw Lin ngyao taking the initiative to ask, and her attitude towards Lin ngyao shifted from cold to an unusual enthusiasm, which made Lin ngyao’s heart skip a beat. However, Bai Xin did not give Lin ngyao a chance to speak and continued on her own.
"Of course, I have hostility towards you because you lack self-awareness. Are you not aware of your own circumstances? Yet you dare to monopolize Xu Ke. Who gave you such courage? Certainly, you have a decent appearance, but in all of Shangjing, there are those more outstanding than you."
"Like you?" Lin ngyao leaned back, sinking into the soft sofa, asking casually.
"At least you have so self-awareness. I don’t lose to you in terms of appearance, our figures aren’t much different, and when it cos to family background, I can easily outmatch you. The Bai Family can provide Xu Ke with a strong backing, but what about you? You only hold Xu Ke back. If I were you, I’d wisely get divorced, saving myself from future embarrassnt." Bai Xin leaned forward slightly, her gaze full of endless ridicule.
"You think that by calling up here and keeping by your side, everything’s fine? If I haven’t misjudged, my grandfather is discussing our marriage with Xu Ke right now. As long as he’s sensible, he’ll know who to choose between us. If I were you, I’d go back today and propose a divorce to Xu Ke, then roll back to Luo City, saving face for myself." Bai Xin’s voice was like a snake’s hiss, striking Lin ngyao one word at a ti.
Lin ngyao’s face turned a bit unsightly with anger from Bai Xin’s words. "Stop daydreaming. Xu Ke will never marry you. I am and will remain the only lady in his life. You can’t even beco his mistress."
"Don’t speak too soon. Who knows which of us will beco the mistress in the end? Anyway, I have too thin a skin to do such things. Unlike you, who are the thickest-skinned person I’ve ever seen in my life, clinging to Xu Ke like he’s a money tree regardless of others’ insults. Your shalessness is truly astounding." Bai Xin clapped sarcastically.
Lin ngyao flushed red with rage at Bai Xin’s words. Just as Bai Xin was about to continue speaking, the door opened, revealing the subject of their conversation—Xu Ke. He stood behind the door, his expression unreadable as he looked at Bai Xin.
Bai Xin’s face turned pale instantly. She didn’t know how much Xu Ke had overheard. Just as she tried to approach Xu Ke to say sothing to make ands, Xu Ke brushed her hand aside and walked straight to Lin ngyao, asking with concern, "Are you okay?"
Lin ngyao’s face gradually returned to normal under Xu Ke’s gaze. She shook her head at Xu Ke but continued to grasp his hand firmly.
Xu Ke reassuringly patted Lin ngyao’s hand.
"Xu Ke brother, when did you arrive?" Bai Xin moved cautiously close to Xu Ke, asking timidly. She wasn’t afraid of offending Lin ngyao but worried that Xu Ke’s impression of her might be tainted by what he heard.
Xu Ke was gentle as the spring breeze towards Lin ngyao, but when he turned to Bai Xin, he wasn’t as kind. He respected Bai Xin a bit more due to her grandfather’s sake, but that wasn’t for her to humiliate his wife.
"You’re wondering how much I heard, aren’t you? Unfortunately for you, I heard everything," Xu Ke said with a cold voice.
"You said that I am continuously clinging to Yaoyao and won’t let go. My wife is and will only be Yaoyao in this lifeti. As for you," Xu Ke sneered and continued, "you’re nothing."
"You’re just a wild chicken thinking you’re a phoenix with a few feathers. Look in the mirror next ti. If I hear any disrespect towards my wife again, don’t bla for not showing rcy." Xu Ke threatened Bai Xin with a cold expression.
Bai Xin’s face changed continuously as Xu Ke spoke, turning pale as he uttered his final words. Her face was ashen, her body trembling slightly, barely supported by the sofa. Since her return to the Bai Family, no one had dared speak to her like this.
"Aren’t you afraid of my Bai Family becoming your enemy?" Bai Xin asked, suppressing the fear in her heart.
"You can try and see if your grandfather will stand up for you or let you swallow this bitter fruit." Xu Ke looked disdainfully at Bai Xin, who still didn’t recognize her position, and helped Lin ngyao up.
"One needs to have self-awareness." Xu Ke left this final piercing remark behind and left with Lin ngyao.
"Are we really okay just leaving like this?" Lin ngyao didn’t ask about Bai Xin’s claims, as Xu Ke’s appearance and defense had already clarified so matters. However, Lin ngyao was worried about the impact of falling out with the Bai Family on Xu Ke’s career.
"It’s no problem. The Bai Family is already on a decline. They can’t do anything to . Otherwise, why do you think that old fox of the Bai Family wants Bai Xin to marry ?" Xu Ke could see what Lin ngyao was thinking, and he coldly laughed as he said, "Don’t worry. The Bai Family won’t dare do anything to . If they dare make a move, I’ll make sure Shangjing City has no place for the Bai Family."
Xu Ke’s resolute words greatly reassured Lin ngyao.
On the other side, upon learning that Xu Ke and Lin ngyao left early, the old Bai wanted to stop them, but by the ti he went out, all he could see was the car’s exhaust fus.
"Find out why Xu Ke left so suddenly." The old Bai squinted his eyes and instructed. Based on his understanding of Xu Ke, Xu Ke would never act suddenly like this without informing the host, so sothing unknown must have happened.
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