Bai family

Bai Kangyan and Han Songyan were entertaining relatives and friends in the living room. In addition to Bai's relatives, executives from Bai's company and some of Han Songyan's friends from her circle of friends also came today.

Although the banquet was held at home, it was decorated very beautifully and luxuriously, with fresh flowers everywhere in the living room, colorful and fragrant.

Bai Kangyan also invited a chef from a five-star hotel to prepare food and pastries for the guests.

Han Songyan was chatting with several ladies while holding a wine glass when Zhou Mei walked over and whispered in her ear, "Sister Yan, Qianmo is here."

Han Songyan frowned slightly: "I've been at the door the whole time, how come I haven't seen her?"

"She came with Elder Bai and the others, but there were many reporters waiting to surround her outside, so she climbed over the wall through the back door."

Where is he/she?

"Let's go straight to the second floor to find Elder Bai and the others."

As soon as Mr. Bai entered, he went straight up to the second floor.

"Okay, I understand. You take care of the guests for me, I'll go check on things."

After giving her instructions, Han Songyan greeted the other wives beside her and immediately went upstairs to the second floor.

Once we got to the second floor, we could hear Old Bai's scolding voice from a distance in the corridor.

Han Songyan walked to the study door and looked inside through the half-open door. Old Bai was sitting in front of the European-style sofa near the open-air balcony, holding a dragon-headed cane in both hands, while Xu Hualan was sitting on a single sofa next to him.

Bai Qianmo sat casually on the armrest next to Bai Lao, while Bai Yitang stood obediently.

Old Bai glared at Bai Yitang: "I knew you were unreliable. What were you saying before your parents and I walked in the door?"

Bai Yitang retorted, unconvinced, "You can't blame me for this. Who would have thought that there would be three reporters squatting in a corner smoking?"

"Is this what I meant?" Old Bai snorted coldly, took out his phone, and skillfully opened Weibo.

"Bai Qianmo's cousin is trending on social media. Earth can't contain you anymore, do you want to go to heaven?!"

Bai Yitang's eyes lit up: "You're trending so quickly? Bai Qianmo, you're really popular."

Bai Qianmo smiled faintly, "I had no idea you secretly wanted to be my cousin?"

Bai Lao and Xu Hualan looked at Bai Yitang, and Bai Yitang immediately felt a powerful sense of oppression coming towards him.

He chuckled dryly twice.

"Just kidding, don't take it seriously, hehe, please don't take it seriously."

Bai Qianmo raised an eyebrow: "I don't mind, but after the news reports, everyone in China will think you're my cousin."

"Nonsense!" Old Bai shouted angrily.

Bai Yitang was startled and said, "Grandpa, no one will remember this kind of fake news in a few days. Besides, cousins ​​aren't that important. Anyway, I don't plan to work in the entertainment industry in the future. As long as the family knows about the seniority, that's fine."

"You still have the nerve to argue?" Xu Hualan glared at Bai Yitang.

"I admit I was wrong, okay?" Bai Yitang looked ashen-faced and gave Bai Qianmo a pleading look.

This girl has always pretended to be a good girl in front of her grandfather and parents, but now everyone in the family is protecting her.

Although I don't want to face the harsh reality, I have to admit that this girl's explanation is more effective than me talking myself hoarse.

"I will post an explanation on Weibo when I have time."

Han Songyan then walked in from outside the door.

Hearing footsteps, the people inside all looked towards the door.

"Dad, sister-in-law." Han Songyan walked over with a smile, her gaze turning towards Bai Qianmo.

Upon seeing Han Songyan, Bai Qianmo's attitude remained distant and unfamiliar. Her cold eyes merely glanced at her before lowering them without any emotion.

That calm and indifferent expression made it seem as if he were looking at a complete stranger.

Old Bai's expression darkened considerably at this moment.

"Hmph, after what Bai Xiruo did at the Prosperous Anniversary Celebration today, don't tell me you still can't see that she has ulterior motives."

Han Songyan bit her lip, feeling a pang of annoyance.

"Dad, I was stupid before and couldn't tell right from wrong. Don't worry this time, I will never side with Xi Ruo again."

Old Master Bai snorted coldly: "Heh, I hope you're telling the truth. I don't expect you to be fair to everyone, but your good daughter has tried to ruin Qianmo's reputation time and time again, deliberately fabricating lies and making up baseless accusations to slander my granddaughter. I can't swallow this insult. I've already publicly stated that Bai Xiruo is no longer a daughter of the Bai family, but out of consideration for your relationship with your husband, I haven't completely kicked her out of the Bai family. Outside, she still uses the identity of a Bai family young lady, and I've turned a blind eye to it."

At this point, Elder Bai glanced at Bai Qianmo beside him.

“My own granddaughter has suffered terribly for the past twenty years, while the Bai family has raised a child with no blood relation to her until now. I believe that our Bai family has done more than enough for Bai Xiruo. What she did this time was too heinous. I will never tolerate such a morally corrupt person.”

Han Songyan's heart tightened immediately: "Dad, what do you mean?"

"Today happens to be Qianmo's birthday banquet, and that girl Bai Xiruo will definitely be here. I want to announce to the public today that from now on, Bai Xiruo will not be allowed to use our Bai family's young lady's identity to swindle and deceive people outside. No one in our Bai family will have any connection with her anymore, including you two. Do you understand?"