After she finished speaking, she turned and ran away with tears in her eyes.

Her parting words, in any sense, would have softened any man's heart. Lying on the bed at night, he would have slapped himself and cursed himself for being inhuman. A man like Bai Shibao, who was already a responsible man, would have been heartbroken.

If she comes to see Bai Shibao again next time, maybe things will work out.

But Wang Qiumei did not realize the impact that incident had on Bai Shibao.

He now feels extremely guilty towards his family, especially Bai Jiaojiao.

Once Bai Shibao goes to the army, the family will definitely not be able to continue their business, and life will certainly be difficult again.

His sister-in-law was also excitedly saying that she would send Bai Manzhi to school this year, but she wondered if she would worry that the family's financial difficulties would cause the child to suffer.

Bai Shibao's sense of responsibility was not only towards Wang Qiumei, but also, at this moment, towards the Bai family who gave him birth and raised him.

If he were any man, he couldn't continue to be a burden on his family.

Bai Shiqing was furious: "She knows you still have feelings for her? You still dare to have feelings for her? Bai Shibao, are you out of your mind?"

"Don't be angry, don't be angry," Li Shuxian soothed Bai Shiqing, then said to Bai Shibao, "You should apologize to your sister right away!"

"Sis, I'm sorry to have worried you. But I really told her today that there's no future for us. Really, I mean I still have feelings for her, but I will never talk to her again. With time, things will get better. Sis, I truly know I was wrong this time."

Bai Shibao assured Bai Shiqing that he was safe, and Bai Shiqing didn't want to lose her temper anymore: "When you think about something else, think about your father and your sister. Your sister finally has an opportunity. If your brother-in-law joins the army, she might be able to go directly to the big city with him. But this opportunity is just being given to you. If you still get entangled with Wang Qiumei, you really are not human!"

After being reprimanded by his sister, Bai Shibao lowered his head and repeatedly agreed.

Bai Jiaojiao only heard about Wang Qiumei's visit to Bai Shibao when Deng Min came over that evening. Deng Min laughed and said, "His sister scolded him, and his face was purple when he came back."

Seeing that Deng Min could still smile, Bai Jiaojiao knew that Bai Shibao's performance this time must have been quite good.