"Go, nothing is more important than the safety of the children."

"Bai Qianmo, I've already spoken to Aunt Zhang, and she's not allowed to leave the Bai family now," Han Songyan said forcefully.

Feeling ignored by Bai Qianmo, a surge of anger welled up inside her.

Bai Qianmo turned around and glanced at Han Songyan sideways: "Do you need me to call your husband now?"

Bai Kangyan always felt that although Han Songyan had a bad temper, she was kind at heart.

It truly proves the saying: beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Aunt Zhang's grandson is only two years old and has contracted pneumonia, such a serious illness. Anyone with a modicum of humanity wouldn't stop him from going back, but Han Songyan refused so confidently.

The reason given was that Zhang Sao should stay behind to help Bai Xiruo recuperate.

How ridiculous!

Han Songyan glared fiercely at Bai Qianmo with a sharp look: "Are you threatening me?"

"You can think that way if you want," Bai Qianmo said with an indifferent expression.

Han Songyan sneered, her sharp gaze shooting towards Aunt Zhang: "Aunt Zhang, who pays your salary in the Bai family? You'd better think carefully about who you should listen to. What I just said is very clear: Xi Ruo needs someone to take care of her right now, and the house can't be without servants. If you insist on leaving, then I'll have no choice but to ask you to leave."

Aunt Zhang's brows furrowed deeply: "Madam, I..."

Although she desperately wanted to see her grandson, her family urgently needed money for his medical treatment. If she lost her job, even the medical expenses would be a problem.

Bai Qianmo looked at Aunt Zhang and gently comforted her, "Aunt Zhang, since I've offered to help you, I certainly won't let you lose your job. The Bai family's old house is currently short-handed. If you're willing to go there, I'll contact my grandfather for you right away."

"Miss Qianmo, is it true?" Aunt Zhang's cloudy eyes suddenly brightened.

Bai Qianmo smiled and said, "Really."

"Alright, I'll go with you."

She had long wanted to leave this place. Han Songyan appeared glamorous and had a dazzling status on the outside, but once she got to know her, she realized that this woman was simply unreasonable.

Aunt Zhang excitedly ran back to her room to pack her things, while Bai Qianmo turned around and planned to go back to her room to get her things.

Han Songyan's face was ashen as she glared angrily at Bai Qianmo.

"Are you deliberately going against me? Don't think that just because you're my daughter you can boss me around and do whatever you want."

"Your daughter? You must be suffering from amnesia." Bai Qianmo curled her lips sarcastically, glancing at Bai Xiruo who had just entered the room.

"Your daughter is there. Mrs. Bai, don't try to claim kinship with us in the future. We're not acquainted."

After saying that, Bai Qianmo went straight upstairs.

Her last words made Han Songyan tremble with anger.

"What sins did I commit in my past life to give birth to such a disrespectful child?"

"Mom, calm down. You have to attend the Weibo Night event tomorrow. Don't let these things affect your mood. If you cry your eyes out, your outfit won't look pretty," Bai Xiruo gently comforted her.

Han Songyan's eyes reddened slightly as she looked at Bai Xiruo with relief.

"Luckily, I still have you, my obedient daughter, by my side."

Aunt Zhang packed her things, pulled a slightly worn suitcase, and carried a box of delicate pastries in her hand.

Miss Qianmo gave it to her, and she couldn't bear to eat it herself; she wanted to take it back for her grandson to try.

Bai Xiruo noticed the pastries in Zhang Sao's hand at a glance, and a flash of anger appeared in her eyes.

"Aunt Zhang, where did you get these snacks from?"

Aunt Zhang originally didn't want to pay attention to Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo, but then she remembered that her salary for this month hadn't been settled.

"These are snacks that Miss Qianmo gave me."

"Mrs. Bai, I worked a total of 23 days this month, plus the half-month's salary that was withheld. Shouldn't you settle my account now?"

Han Songyan was already angry, and now that Aunt Zhang was asking for her wages, her expression became even uglier.

"What's your rush? Do you think the Bai family would owe you this little bit of money?"

Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "Mrs. Bai, you misunderstand. I don't believe you, but I believe your husband. If he knew I was gone, he would never owe me a single penny."

Hearing Zhang Sao's words, Han Songyan became even angrier.

What do you mean by that?

Aunt Zhang looked at Han Songyan with a blank stare, abandoning her usual respect.

"If Mrs. Bai can be so indifferent to her own daughter, I, a mere nanny, dare not even dream of receiving your pity."

Both Han Songyan and Bai Xiruo wore strange and embarrassed expressions.

Han Songyan suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, as if a bunch of lumps were stuffed inside, and the heavy feeling of suffocation made her very uncomfortable.

Her cheeks flushed red and then turned pale, then white and then blue, a complex mix of emotions, whether from shame or anger.

"My affairs are none of your business to criticize. I will deposit your full salary into your account. You'd better watch yourself from now on."

"Thank you, Mrs. Bai."

Aunt Zhang didn't want to stand with the mother and daughter, and originally wanted to go out and wait for Bai Qianmo.

"Stop!" Bai Xiruo said coldly.

“Aunt Zhang, stealing without permission is theft. Where did you get this box of pastries? Considering how long you’ve worked for the Bai family, I’ll give you another chance.”

"Miss Xi Ruo, what do you mean by that? Do you suspect that I stole this box of pastries?"

Bai Xiruo sneered: "This box of pastries was given to me by my friend at the hospital a couple of days ago. She said it's not available in the market at all. How did it end up in your hands?"

Han Songyan stared at Aunt Zhang in astonishment: "Aunt Zhang, I never thought you would steal? The last Li Ma who left our family was kicked out because of stealing, you should know that, right?"

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