Bai Xuelin slowly explained the whole story to Bai Zhanwang, and Bai Zhanwang's mood instantly brightened and he couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Hahaha... He's finally getting his comeuppance."

This Xi girl is really getting more and more capable; she actually made her uncle suffer such a huge loss in silence.

But thinking about it, she's the only one who would do something like that.

Bai Zhanwang couldn't help but laugh more and more; this matter would keep him entertained for a while.

Bai Xuelin was also suppressing a laugh. Seeing the old man laughing so happily, he seized the opportunity to say, "Dad, do you think he can swallow this?"

"And now?" Bai Zhanwang suppressed a laugh and asked, "Is he happy now that he spent 310 million to buy the Tear of Eternity?"

"He's even more unhappy now." Bai Xuelin couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Originally, he wanted to force Qi Jincheng to buy it at a high price, so he was raising the price there. He didn't expect... that in the end, he was still tricked by Xiao Jin."

"He deserved it." Bai Zhanwang showed him no sympathy whatsoever.

Bai Xuelin felt a little sorry for his younger brother, who was never one to suffer a loss. "Dad, please don't say that about him. He's probably feeling bad right now."

"You're so self-righteous and think you're so clever." Bai Zhanwang reprimanded him mercilessly. "It's shameful for an elder to argue with a junior like this."

Bai Xuelin still spoke up for Bai Xiuyan, saying, "Even so, he and Xiao Jin were classmates in college after all. Now he's suddenly someone's brother-in-law. Xiao Jin may be willing to accept it, but he is not."

Bai Zhanwang was aware of their relationship, which is why he was so opposed to the marriage. His college classmate had suddenly become his nephew-in-law; the change in status was quite significant.

However, this is a marriage between relatives, so logically the one who should be unhappy is Qi Jincheng, not him.

Bai Zhanwang had also thought about this issue, and waved his hand, saying, "Let the young people handle their own affairs."

"Hmm." Bai Xuelin nodded in relief.

"We'll go to Yi Mo's grave later. I want to see her. I miss her," Bai Zhanwang suddenly said.

Whenever Bai Xiuyan is mentioned, he can't help but think of his daughter Bai Yimo. Perhaps it's because Yimo has always protected Bai Xiuyan since he was little. Although they are quite far apart in age, Yimo takes care of him like she's her own son, and spends just as much time on him as Xi Yatou.

After everyone had left, Qiao Xi took Qi Jincheng's arm and said sweetly, "Honey, you're late. Grandpa just left."

"Did he come alone?" Qi Jincheng asked, perhaps out of curiosity.

Qiao Xi nodded and said, "Probably, I didn't see anyone with him."

Qi Jincheng nodded knowingly, and without asking any further questions, put his arm around Qiao Xi and said, "Let's go back."

"Okay." Qiao Xi nodded in agreement, looking like a little bird nestled against her.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she looked up at him and asked, "Honey, have you reached an agreement with your brother-in-law?"

"I guess so," Qi Jincheng gave her a very uncertain answer.

Upon hearing this answer, Qiao Xi immediately became agitated, "So, did you settle the payment and goods just now?"

“Three hundred and ten million is not a small amount, and the remittance will take time,” Qi Jincheng said calmly.

Qiao Xi looked puzzled at the number. "Isn't it one hundred million?"

Qi Jincheng said nonchalantly, "It's okay, it's just a number."

This wasn't the first time Qiao Xi had heard Qi Jincheng say this. Although she knew he was wealthy, she couldn't just spend money like that.

Qiao Xi smacked her lips and said with a worried look, "Honey, you can't keep spending money like this. We still have a future to live on."

Upon hearing this, Qi Jincheng pretended to think seriously for a moment before earnestly saying to her, "Xi'er is right to remind me. I will definitely pay attention next time."

"No, no, just to be safe, I think we should..." Qiao Xi rolled her eyes and discussed with him with a mischievous smile, "Honey, how about you consider depositing your money with me?"

Qi Jincheng agreed without hesitation, "Okay, I'll give you the card and the key to the safe when I get back."

Qiao Xi didn't expect him to agree so readily. At the crucial moment, she chickened out and said, "No, no."

"You don't want it again?" Qi Jincheng smiled and pinched her chin.

Qiao Xi sighed inwardly and said with a worried look, "I feel like my memory isn't very good lately, so it's better not to leave it with me. If we're not careful, we might end up starving."

Qi Jincheng reached out and gently flicked her forehead with a look of doting affection. "Silly girl, take it. I will definitely make sure my Xi'er doesn't starve."

Weekends always seem so short; before you know it, it's a workday again. Qi Jincheng goes to work, and she goes to school.

Looking back on her past life, in order to avoid spending time with Qi Jincheng, she stayed at the company from dawn till dusk every day, using work as an excuse to have an affair with Lu Mingxuan. However, it wasn't long before Qi Jincheng sent bodyguards to protect her at all times, and even at the company, she had no freedom whatsoever.

From that time on, she had to spend all her time working, because she didn't want to be idle or spend time with Qi Jincheng.

Looking back now, she felt nothing but gratitude towards Qi Jincheng. Without him, she would have had no understanding of managing the company or any aspect of the Jinghua family.

On Monday, Qi Jincheng still drove her to school. She got off at the usual spot and ran into an acquaintance.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or...

Jun Jiuge greeted her casually, and the two walked side by side on their way to school in perfect unison.

"Where did you go yesterday?" Qiao Xi asked casually.

Jun Jiuge answered casually, "I'm home."

Qiao Xi feigned innocence and said, "Your grandfather was furious when he found out that I let you go. If it weren't for my maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather, you probably wouldn't have seen me again."

Jun Jiuge suddenly stopped and looked at Qiao Xi seriously, saying, "As friends, I will help you get revenge."

"Hehe." Qiao Xi chuckled awkwardly, "Hearing you say that, I don't know whether to be happy or sad. I'm happy that you finally consider me a friend, but I'm sad that... my life is so unimportant to you."

Jun Jiuge reminded her once again, "I told you, if you want to live longer, you have to stay away from me."

"Stop." Qiao Xi was tired of hearing her say the same thing. "Can we talk about something happier?"

And that was it. Jun Jiuge didn't intend to talk to her about happy things. Judging from her expression, she had nothing happy to say.