next day

Bai Qianmo took leave and took a car back to the capital, going directly to the Bai family's old residence.

It was only seven o'clock in the morning, and the Bai family was sitting around the dining table having breakfast.

Upon seeing Bai Qianmo return, the old man happily invited her to wash her hands and eat.

Bai Qianmo looked calmly at Bai Xinrou. Bai Xinrou, who was sitting in her seat, stood up somewhat awkwardly when she saw Bai Qianmo's gaze directed at her.

Pretending to be overjoyed, she said, "Qianmo, you're finally back."

She stepped forward and grabbed Bai Qianmo's hand: "Our mom has been kidnapped by a group of men in black. They even threatened me not to call the police. I really don't know what to do. Waaah, please think of a way to save her."

Bai Qianmo stared at Bai Xinrou, watching her anxiously crying, and coldly curled the corners of her lips before coldly withdrawing her hand.

"She got up early in the morning with makeup on, which doesn't seem like she was in a particular hurry."

At this moment, Bai Qianmo and Bai Xinrou stood together, forming a stark contrast.

Perhaps due to her inferiority complex, Bai Xinrou always felt that she had to be dignified when facing the Bai family.

So I got up early in the morning, put on a beautiful makeup look, and dressed up deliberately.

Bai Qianmo returned with a clean-cut face.

Bai Qianmo's sarcastic remarks were quite meaningful.

Xu Hualan began to suspect something last night and tested the waters.

If Bai Xinrou were truly worried about her mother's safety, she probably wouldn't be able to eat or sleep.

But Bai Xinrou had a good appetite last night and ate two crabs. In fact, she kept staring at the crabs on the plate, but perhaps she was too embarrassed to take any more.

This morning, Bai Xinrou dressed up deliberately, and her eyes showed no signs of redness or swelling. This suggests that she was not as concerned about her mother's safety as she claimed.

Bai Xinrou's expression suddenly froze, and the tears that had been welling up in her eyes didn't fall for a long time.

A wave of annoyance washed over me.

Bai Qianmo, that sharp-tongued brat, wouldn't say anything nice when they met.

But to my surprise, she was staring at my makeup.

Bai Xinrou didn't know what to say for a moment, and Bai Qianmo ignored her and sat down next to Bai Lao.

People at the table were leisurely eating their breakfast. Bai Qianmo picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of a fried dough stick, and Aunt Zhang quickly served her a bowl of porridge.

"Miss Qianmo, have some porridge to warm your stomach first."

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang."

Seeing that the Bai family ignored her, Bai Xinrou shamelessly sat back down at the table.

"Qianmo, what are you planning to do about Mom's matter?"

Bai Qianmo took a sip of porridge and looked at Bai Xinrou with a cold gaze.

"I don't want to talk while I'm eating."

A surge of anger rose in Bai Xinrou's heart. This brat used to let her insult her at will, but now that she's become a phoenix, she's starting to give her attitude.

Filled with jealousy and resentment, Bai Xinrou picked up her chopsticks and pretended to eat in silence, but a fierce glint flashed in her lowered eyes.

After dinner, Bai Qianmo played Go with Old Master Bai for a while, and then strolled around the courtyard twice to digest their food.

Then the old man started to feel sleepy again, and Bai Qianmo helped him walk into the house.

"Didn't you sleep well last night?"

"I slept from a little after ten o'clock until dawn. I didn't get up too late today. Maybe it's because I'm getting old and my body gets tired easily!"

Bai Qianmo stared intently at Old Master Bai's face; indeed, the old man didn't look well today.

However, considering the old man's age, it's normal for him to have some minor ailments.

Without thinking of anything else, she escorted Old Bai to his room and waited until he was fast asleep before leaving his room.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw Bai Xinrou waiting for him.

"Qianmo, what are you going to do about Mom's situation? It's been a day and a night already. If we don't find her soon, I'm afraid those robbers will hurt her."

"I've had someone investigate. I'll let you know when I have some news."

Bai Qianmo originally didn't want to say anything more and prepared to leave.

He had just taken a step when Bai Xinrou reached out and stopped him.

“Qianmo, we grew up together after all. Even if we’re not related by blood, you’ve lived in our family for so long. Although Mom has a bad temper, I admit she was biased before, but you have to be understanding. She’s an uneducated woman with no background and no ability to work. Dad is a gambler, and the family relies entirely on her. So it’s understandable that she neglects the children.”

"Bai Xinrou, I must say, you are better than Zhang Cuiyan. At least when you are distorting the truth, you can still think of roundabout tactics and the principle of retreating to advance."

After saying that, Bai Qianmo gave Bai Xinrou a cold glance.

He gave a half-smile and said, "I'll find a way to help you find her. Consider it a favor that she didn't starve me to death during those thirteen years in your family. Also, you'd better leave on your own later. I don't want my grandfather's rest to be disturbed by your affairs."

"I didn't mean to disturb you..." Bai Xinrou tried to defend herself.

Bai Qianmo raised her hand to stop him.

You've already disturbed me!

Bai Xinrou cried, "I really have nowhere to go. All the money is in Mom's hands. I can say I'm penniless right now."

Bai Xinrou looked pitiful, but Bai Qianmo only scoffed at her.

"Bai Xinrou, I don't want to expose your lies all the time, but I have to say, your acting is really terrible. Also, even if you have no money, you should go to the police instead of staying here."

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