Chapter 232 Unable to Enjoy Marital Bliss

Bai Family Manor

In a dark room, Bai Luo sat on the floor crying; she had been locked up for several days.

My eyes are swollen like apricots, and I still can't let it go.

how so?

How did she become the biggest joke in the entire capital?

She was the one who personally helped her brother-in-law, Fu Beichen, into that room.

Everything is proceeding according to plan.

The two men in black who suddenly barged in moved so swiftly, they seemed more like professional thugs than bodyguards.

One of them carried away the heavily intoxicated Fu Beichen.

The other man tied her tightly to a chair with rough hemp rope, stuffed a sock into her mouth, and took several photos.

That's so embarrassing.

This is worse than killing her.

Downstairs, in the luxurious yet empty living room, the air was stagnant and icy.

Ma Yuling, the second wife of the Bai family, lowered her posture to an extremely low level, almost touching the Persian carpet at Zhuang Linyue's feet.

"Sister-in-law, please, let me take him away."

"When I get home, I will definitely teach her a lesson and lock her up. I will never let her come out again and embarrass the Bai family."

Zhuang Linyue sat upright on the European-style sofa in the main seat, her slender fingers holding the handle of a bone china teacup, her eyes colder than the ice water in the cup.

Even rabbits don't eat the grass near their burrows.

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word struck Ma Yuling's heart.

"She's got some nerve, she's set her sights on her own brother-in-law."

"Where does she think she's going to put Xixi's face?"

The teacup was gently set down, making a crisp and resolute sound.

"You can take her back. But she is not allowed to stay in the capital any longer."

“From this day forward, she shall never again set foot in the gates of my manor.”

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuling's tense body suddenly relaxed, and an almost fawning smile instantly appeared on her face.

"Okay, sister-in-law, don't worry."

“I will arrange for her to go to her uncle’s house in the countryside right away, so that she is far away from the capital.”

"Thank you, sister-in-law, thank you, sister-in-law."

Not long after, Bai Luo was brought down from upstairs by the servants.

Her hair was disheveled, her eye makeup was smudged from crying, and she looked like a defeated little beast.

Ma Yuling didn't even let her stop for a second, grabbing her arm and pulling her outside with such force that she almost crushed her bones.

The black van door slammed shut, cutting off all inquisitive glances from the manor.

The carriage was dimly lit, and Ma Yuling's face looked particularly ferocious in the shadows.

"Smack—"

A loud slap landed on Bai Luo's face without warning, making her ears ring.

"How could I have given birth to such a useless thing as you!"

Ma Yuling's voice was suppressed, yet filled with a venomous rage.

"Do you think you can mess with someone like Fu Beichen?"

"You get out of here and go to your uncle's house to reflect on your actions! Don't even think about coming back to the capital anytime soon!"

Bai Luo covered her burning cheek, a deep hatred churning in her eyes, but she could only weakly squeeze out a sentence.

"knew."

But a shrill voice inside my head was screaming wildly.

On what grounds?

Why should Bai Xi, that woman, get whatever she wants?

She was clearly the little princess whom the Bai family had cherished and raised.

Why did she come back? Why didn't she just die out there?

The next morning, the thin fog at the capital airport had not yet completely dissipated.

Bai Yu is finally back.

Instead of going home, he drove to the private club owned by his mother, Zhuang Linyue, as soon as possible.

Pushing open the heavy, carved wooden door, a quiet sandalwood scent mingled with the sweet fragrance of a woman's perfume wafted out.

Zhuang Linyue, dressed in a dark green cheongsam with subtle patterns, sat gracefully in the main seat, exuding elegance and poise.

Before her stood ten beautifully dressed young women, each with an elegant posture, their fingertips plucking the strings of a guqin.

The music was melodious, yet it carried a hint of deliberate flattery.

Lu Jiao sat at the very front; her finger technique was the most skillful, and her expression was the most confident.

Bai Yu strode in, his long legs giving him a tall and imposing presence.

The leather shoes made a dull, rhythmic sound as they stepped on the smooth pear wood floor.

Wherever it went, the originally harmonious music suddenly turned into chaos, with all sorts of out-of-tune notes blaring out abruptly, jarring and awkward.

The beauties all stopped what they were doing; the scene resembled an ancient imperial prince selection.

They all knew that the eldest son of the Bai family was the most handsome man in the capital, and the legendary figure was walking right past them.

He did indeed have an incomparably handsome face, with thin, tightly pursed lips and a pair of deep eyes that could make one's heart skip a beat with a casual glance.

Bai Yu walked straight up to Zhuang Linyue, his tall figure completely enveloping her.

He leaned down slightly, his voice low and pleasant, "Mom, I'm back."

Zhuang Linyue looked up at him, her eyes filled with both relief and reproach.

"You're still willing to come back? Go wait over there and have lunch with me."

Bai Yu curled his lips into a faint smile.

"good."

In the side room, Gu Xingnian quickly pressed the shutter button on her phone.

She sent the photos to Sheng Weiwei with the text: "Choose one of ten on site, come and watch!"

In the photo, ten beautiful women stared intently at Bai Yu's tall and straight back, their longing almost overflowing from the screen.

The visuals are indeed pleasing to the eye.

Sheng Weiwei, who was eating fruit, glanced at her phone.

She picked up a plump red grape and casually tossed her phone onto the velvet cushion next to her.

"Virtue".

"One out of ten?"

She gave a light snort, popped the grape into her mouth, and juice splashed everywhere.

"You can only look but not eat. It's best to stay in the capital forever and never come back."

Huh, why is this one so sour?

I changed it, and hey, it's still sour!

Lunch was arranged at a very high-class restaurant.

Inside the private room, on the Bai family's side were Zhuang Linyue, Bai Yu, and Gu Xingnian.

Opposite them sat the Lu family couple, along with their beloved daughter, Lu Jiao.

The crystal chandelier on the dining table casts a soft glow, but it cannot dispel the tension in the air.

Not long after the dinner began, Zhuang Linyue put down her ivory chopsticks.

“Ah Yu, your Aunt Lu and I have already discussed it.”

"I plan to have you and Jiaojiao get engaged on Valentine's Day."

"Then we'll hold the wedding at the end of the year."

Bai Yu put down his wine glass, which made a soft but clear sound as it hit the table.

“I do not agree to the engagement.” His voice was cold, like a frozen lake in winter.

Zhuang Linyue's face darkened.

“You’re not young anymore, and Jiaojiao is someone I’ve watched grow up.”

"She's beautiful and sensible, the best candidate to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family."

Madam Lu quickly smiled and smoothed things over, her voice gentle, "Yes, Ayu, I've watched you grow up since you were little. Since we're all so familiar with each other, I thought we could become even closer."

Bai Yu raised his head and suddenly smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"Just because we're so familiar with each other."

"Therefore, I only treat Lu Jiao as a younger sister."

Zhuang Linyue's anger was starting to get out of control, and her voice rose a few decibels.

"Shut up!"

"It's just an engagement, a formality, not a marriage proposal."

Bai Yu remained indifferent, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

"Even an engagement won't do."

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Gu Xingnian quickly spoke up to help.

"Mom, young people nowadays value freedom in dating. Why don't we let my brother choose first?"

"Who knows, he might meet someone he likes soon."

Zhuang Linyue sneered and glanced at her son.

“I’ve already given him twenty-nine years of freedom.”

"This time, he has no choice."

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with mockery.

"Does that mean I was free to choose a wife from age one to eighteen?"

"If I had known, I would have brought home the little girl who liked me the most in kindergarten."

"What nonsense are you spouting, child!" Zhuang Linyue's chest heaved with anger. "It's settled then."

"Later, we'll draft the engagement banquet gift list and send it to the Lu family."

Bai Yu's attitude hardened. He leaned back in his chair, and his aura instantly became sharp.

"Can't book!" The three words were spoken with a firm and resounding tone.

Upon seeing this, Madam Lu put on a kind and loving expression again.

"Ayu, don't be nervous. You can try spending some time with Jiaojiao. Who knows, you might develop feelings for her."

Bai Yu stared expressionlessly at the three people opposite him, then calmly dropped a bombshell.

“I have been injured and will not have children in the future.”

The moment those words were spoken, the entire private room fell into a deathly silence.

The air seemed to freeze.

Zhuang Linyue was the first to react; her face turned deathly pale, and her voice trembled.

When did this happen?

"How come you've never mentioned this before? I'll take you to see a doctor; our Bai family cannot be without an heir!"

Madam Lu's smile froze. She thought for a moment and continued.

"Don't be nervous. Modern medicine is so advanced that in vitro fertilization is possible."

She made her biggest concession.

"If I really can't have children, then... I can always adopt one in the end."

Lu Jiao nodded vigorously and said eagerly, "Young Master Bai, I will not look down on you."

Bai Yu's eyes were unfathomable. He looked at Lu Jiao's eager face and slowly added, word by word.

"Not only can't they have children."

"I can't have sex yet, so I can't enjoy the pleasures of marriage."

With a "whoosh" sound.

Lu Jiao suddenly stood up from her seat, the chair legs scraping against the ground with a piercing scream.

Her face was paler than the napkin on the table.

In the end, Madam Lu found an excuse to take her daughter away, and Lu Jiao was almost in tears.

Madam Bai was also on the verge of tears, "How could this happen? How could I have suffered such an injury? What will we do now?"

Gu Xingnian quickly comforted her, "Mom, don't be sad. I know a good doctor in Haicheng. I'll have my brother go see him."

Madam Bai's voice became more steady, "Good, good, he must be cured."

After the meal, Madam Bai went to the club, and Bai Yu took Gu Xingnian to her maternal grandfather's house.

She was about to return to Haicheng and wanted to visit the elderly.

Bai Yu rubbed her head and said, "It wasn't for nothing that your brother made you drink so many bowls of nourishing soup. You're really loyal."

Gu Xingnian asked him, "Do you really like Weiwei?"

Bai Yu told her with unwavering determination, "In this life, I will marry no one but her."

Gu Xingnian nodded, got out of the car, and walked into the mansion.

I was stunned as soon as I entered the house. There were hundreds of ink paintings on both sides of the courtyard, all depicting fish, all kinds of fish...

As you approach the hall, you can see your grandfather and Fu Beichen locked in a fierce battle of chess.

"General!"

"Grandpa, you lost again. Can I leave today?" Fu Beichen's voice was pleading.

Zhuang Ruyu shrugged, glancing at a beautiful figure at the doorway. "Alright, you can go now. Get out of here."

Fu Beichen looked up and quickly removed the pieces from the chessboard.

"I made the wrong move just now, and I haven't won yet."

"We can't leave!"