“You…” Fan Ning’er suppressed her emotions and lowered her voice. “I know what I did before was wrong.”
“I’ve already shown my sincerity. Can’t we just talk things out between us?”
“I really don’t see any sincerity. But right now, I suggest you let go of my car door.”
Fan Ning’er saw the cold look in Bai Jinghong’s eyes and felt a pain in her heart, a twisted pain.
How could Bai Jinghong speak to her like this?
Finally, her gaze fell upon Shen Yaoyao in the passenger seat.
Ever since Shen Yaoyao appeared, Bai Jinghong’s attitude towards her had plummeted. It was highly likely that Shen Yaoyao had stolen her place in Bai Jinghong’s heart.
“Heh…” Fan Ning’er sneered coldly. “They say only the new lover’s smile is seen, never the old lover’s tears. This sister here has quite the skill!”
Shen Yaoyao looked up, a bit dazed, and glanced at Fan Ning’er, appearing very innocent.
She had no idea what was happening.
She had been lost in thought, replaying the piece Bai Jinghong had performed earlier.
Then she had been pondering the question Bai Jinghong had tossed her way: if a rooster mates with so many hens in a single day, in the hens’ eyes, does the rooster count as a duck?
She had no interest in the conversation between Bai Jinghong and Fan Ning’er.
“Don’t you slander my Yaoyao!” Bai Jinghong immediately stood up for Shen Yaoyao.
“Let’s be frank. You, Fan Ning’er, I’m really not that interested anymore.”
“No… impossible. You loved me so much before!” Fan Ning’er felt as if her heart was being twisted by a knife, shaking her head in disbelief.
“You said it yourself: before!” Bai Jinghong let out a scoffing laugh. “I know exactly what kind of person you are.”
“The only reason you’re swallowing your pride isn’t to win me back or anything. It’s purely because you hope I’ll relent and let the group off the hook.”
“No, it’s not like that. I… I’ve realized I’ve fallen in love with you!” Fan Ning’er explained.
“You’ve truly fallen in love with me?” Bai Jinghong asked, surprised.
“Mm…” Fan Ning’er nodded.
Bai Jinghong smiled and glanced towards the Fan Family’s entrance. He exclaimed in surprise, “Oh wow, why is Chen Lin standing over there watching us?”
Upon hearing this, Fan Ning’er instinctively pulled back her hand that had been holding the car door.
“Pfft… hahaha, so this is true love!” Bai Jinghong laughed and shook his head, then floored the accelerator and shot forward.
The roar of the sports car gradually faded into the distance.
Fan Ning’er was left standing there in disarray.
She regretted it again.
Why had she reacted that way just now when she heard Chen Lin’s name?
And Bai Jinghong’s words hadn’t been a lie to trick her—Chen Lin was indeed heading this way.
“Ning’er, why did you go chasing after Bai Jinghong? Is that idiot worth you acting like this?”
Chen Lin was somewhat annoyed.
What was going on with Fan Ning’er lately? It was like she was possessed.
Already angry, Fan Ning’er turned around and yelled directly at Chen Lin, “Get lost! Just stay far away from me from now on, okay?”
“Wh-what did I do?” Chen Lin was stunned.
“You ask what you did?” Zhang Xiaoya also ran out at that moment, immediately rushing to Fan Ning’er’s side.
“You’re just a thug who keeps pestering Ning’er. What are your intentions?”
“Why don’t you take a piss and look at your reflection? Are you even worthy?”
“All day long, you strut around with that crooked mouth, using other people’s misfortune to act tough, and you can’t even pull it off.”
“Tell me yourself, ever since you showed up, how much worse has Ning’er’s situation become? You’re a Broom Star! Bah!”
Zhang Xiaoya unleashed a machine-gun-like verbal assault on Chen Lin.
“You’re asking for death…” Chen Lin’s face darkened as he glared at Zhang Xiaoya.
He had finally realized it—no wonder Fan Ning’er treated him so coldly. It was this so-called best friend causing trouble behind the scenes.
Everyone says best friends love to encourage breakups. This was a textbook example.
“You’re the one asking for death, you lunatic! Ning’er, let’s go!”
“If you dare come near Ning’er again, I’ll have someone beat you to death!” Zhang Xiaoya huffed, leaving those words behind as she dragged Fan Ning’er back into the Fan residence.
“Fuck…” Chen Lin cursed.
Cheng Qiang, who had witnessed everything from behind, felt his scalp go numb.
Damn it, that dog Chen Lin actually had an unusual relationship with Fan Ning’er.
If he’d known earlier, only an idiot would have called Chen Lin a brother. Wasn’t this obviously competing with Young Master Bai for a woman?
Cheng Qiang desperately wanted to slap himself twice. He was so stupid.
This Chen Lin was just a damn fool. If he kept hanging around with him, he’d only be able to go out at noon—because sooner or later, he was dead!
With that thought, Cheng Qiang also turned and left, not even acknowledging Chen Lin.
Chen Lin clenched his teeth, his expression dark and gloomy, his eyes filled with malice and venom.
Although things were going badly now, he had to endure it.
He would have everything under control soon enough.
Impermanence had already arrived in Dragon Sea and was handling the establishment of the new group.
Plus, Shen Yaoyao was lurking at Bai Jinghong’s side, stealing confidential information.
All the information Shen Yaoyao obtained could be sent to the new group, allowing them to make the first move and cut off the Bai Corporation’s path at every turn.
When the time was right, Shen Yaoyao would kill Bai Jinghong, throwing the Bai Family into chaos. Then everything would belong to him.
At that point, he could turn back and slowly deal with everyone who had mocked and ridiculed him.
He had to make all of Dragon Sea know—the War God Hades is not to be insulted!
…
On the other side, Bai Jinghong and Shen Yaoyao were already on their way back to the Bai residence.
Shen Yaoyao was relatively silent throughout the drive.
Bai Jinghong didn’t bother engaging with her either.
When they arrived back at the Bai Family Estate and entered the villa area, the sound of arguing could be heard immediately.
Bai Jinghong was accustomed to such quarreling. His Old Mom must be back.
He led Shen Yaoyao forward, and sure enough, Old Mom, Old Dad, and Old Sis were all there.
Right now, Bai Jinghong’s mother, Ji Qiuwan, was giving Bai Zhennan an earful.
Meanwhile, Bai Ruoxi sat to the side, casually eating fruit as if nothing was happening.
The surrounding bodyguards and servants had all retreated to a safe distance.
“Young Master Bai, is that your mother? They seem to be arguing,” Shen Yaoyao tugged at Bai Jinghong’s sleeve.
“Oh, it’s nothing. Normal stuff. You’ll get used to it.”
“Just watch it like a public display of affection. In a bit, they’ll be holding hands again.”
Bai Jinghong acted as if he hadn’t noticed, walking straight to where Bai Ruoxi sat. He casually picked up a grape and tossed it into his mouth.
“Have you eaten?” Bai Jinghong asked.
Bai Ruoxi shook her head.
“Shall we go see Chef Yuan and have him make something?”
“Mm.”
The siblings had an unspoken understanding and were about to leave together.
“Bai Jinghong!”
Just as Bai Jinghong was about to leave, Ji Qiuwan suddenly redirected her attack towards him.
Don’t fear your mom throwing a tantrum; fear your mom using your full name.
Seeing this, Bai Ruoxi didn’t say a word. She simply walked up to Shen Yaoyao, revealed a sweet smile, and very naturally took Shen Yaoyao’s hand.
“Mom, what’s up?” Bai Jinghong said with a smile.
“What’s wrong with you, huh? I was only away for a short while, and you’ve already gone and held a wedding?”
Bai Jinghong was about to speak when Bai Zhennan suddenly found his courage.
“What are you yelling at the kid for? I knew about this, and our son has his own ideas.”
“All you ever do is make money. Isn’t our family’s money enough? How many trillions is it? Spending money is exhausting, you know?”
“That money is for our son. I didn’t let you spend it!” Ji Qiuwan snapped back.
“Fine, I won’t spend it then! Neither my son nor I will spend it from now on!”
Bai Jinghong was dumbfounded. How did he get dragged into this? Don’t drag him into your bragging!
“Hey, Old Coot, how dare you speak to my dear mother that way?”
“???” Bai Zhennan was stunned.
The father fights to the death and is about to win, why does the eldest son surrender without a fight?
Ji Qiuwan looked at Bai Jinghong, about to say something else, when she suddenly spotted Shen Yaoyao beside Bai Ruoxi.
Her originally stern expression instantly transformed, blooming into a radiant smile.
“Oh my, you must be Yaoyao, right? Just like Xi’er said, you’re so beautiful!”
“Ah… A-Auntie!” Shen Yaoyao greeted timidly.
The woman before her, though smiling, exuded an innate, oppressive aura of authority.
Even Shen Yaoyao, a seasoned, cold-blooded killer, felt like she couldn’t withstand it.
