Chapter 520
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 some hostility towards me, yet this is our first meeting. I truly don’t know where this animosity comes from,” Lin Mengyao said, breaking the silence as Bai Xin remained silent for a long time.
“Do you really want to know?” Bai Xin saw Lin Mengyao taking the initiative to ask, and her attitude towards Lin Mengyao shifted from cold to an unusual enthusiasm, which made Lin Mengyao’s heart skip a beat. However, Bai Xin did not give Lin Mengyao 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 Mengyao leaned back, sinking into the soft sofa, asking casually.
“You think that by calling me up here and keeping me 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 Mengyao one word at a time.
Lin Mengyao’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 become his mistress.”
“Don’t speak too soon. Who knows which of us will become 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 shamelessness is truly astounding.” Bai Xin clapped sarcastically.
Lin Mengyao 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 something to make amends, Xu Ke brushed her hand aside and walked straight to Lin Mengyao, asking with concern, “Are you okay?”
Lin Mengyao’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 Mengyao’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 Mengyao 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 Mengyao, 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 lifetime. 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 time. If I hear any disrespect towards my wife again, don’t blame me for not showing mercy.” 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 Mengyao up.
“One needs to have self-awareness.” Xu Ke left this final piercing remark behind and left with Lin Mengyao.
“Are we really okay just leaving like this?” Lin Mengyao didn’t ask about Bai Xin’s claims, as Xu Ke’s appearance and defense had already clarified some matters. However, Lin Mengyao 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 me. Otherwise, why do you think that old fox of the Bai Family wants Bai Xin to marry me?” Xu Ke could see what Lin Mengyao was thinking, and he coldly laughed as he said, “Don’t worry. The Bai Family won’t dare do anything to me. 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 Mengyao.
On the other side, upon learning that Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao left early, the old Bai wanted to stop them, but by the time he went out, all he could see was the car’s exhaust fumes.
“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 something unknown must have happened.