At this moment, Xuanxingze's luggage had been packed and brought down.

Bai Xiaoruo stood aside and breathed a small sigh of relief; this guy was finally leaving.

"Xiao Ruo, I'm so sorry, I didn't manage to control this brat. As for him damaging your house..."

"It's alright, Uncle, I can clean up by myself in a bit. It's nothing much." Bai Xiaoru waved her hand. She could clean up by herself. She just wanted to get rid of this troublemaker as soon as possible. She didn't need his help anymore.

"Alright then. By the way," Xian Shaonan looked around, but still couldn't see Xian Mingyu. Was Bai Xiaoruo the only one in the house? "Xiaoruo, are you home alone tonight?"

“Yes, Mingyu… he has a social engagement tonight, it probably isn’t over yet.” Bai Xiaoru smiled, but a bitter feeling welled up inside her.

It was already past 8 p.m., and he still hadn't returned.

It doesn't really matter. He's busy with work, so let him be busy. She can take good care of herself on her own.

"Then you should be careful. I'll take this brat back with me now."

"good."

Two bodyguards, one on each side, carried the bound Xuan Xingze and headed towards the door.

"Hey! Wait! Wait! Dad, Little One and I still have things to say. At least let me finish what I have to say first."

"You're such a troublemaker!" Xian Shaonan glanced at Xian Xingze with annoyance and gestured for the two bodyguards to let him go.

"Little one, come here." He beckoned Bai Xiaoruo over with his only remaining little finger, since his hands and feet were tied and it was difficult for him to move.

"Is there anything else you want to say to me?" Bai Xiaoruo didn't think much of it and walked to Xuan Xingze's side, putting her ear close to his.

With a mysterious look on his face, Xuan Xingze whispered to Bai Xiaoruo in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Little one, are you curious about why my brother has suddenly started ignoring you?"

"What do you mean? Who told you your brother neglected me? We have a great relationship."

"Come on, don't pretend in front of me. I heard everything you two were doing in the room last night." In particular, when Xian Mingyu went to the balcony to make a phone call, because the two rooms were not far apart, Xian Xingze heard everything.

It was from that time that Xuan Xingze realized that Xuan Mingyu married Bai Xiaoruo not because he could really forget Su Yuluo, but because he had never forgotten that woman, and might even one day win her back and completely replace Bai Xiaoruo.

Although he had only known Bai Xiaoruo for two short days, Xuan Xingze really liked her. Compared to Su Yuluo's hypocritical behavior of putting on a show in front of people and behind their backs, Bai Xiaoruo was different.

She has always been a very quiet person, quietly doing her own thing. She doesn't talk much and doesn't like to take the initiative to get close to people. She lives her life in a simple and unassuming way.

Xuan Xingze even felt a little indignant on Bai Xiaoruo's behalf. How could her brother not cherish such a good girl?

"You...you heard everything?" Thinking of her passionate kiss with Xuan Mingyu last night, Bai Xiaoruo's face instantly turned red with embarrassment. Xuan Xingze was such an annoying guy! He actually eavesdropped!

"Of course. I'm telling you, little one, is my brother really that good? If he can satisfy you, so can I. Don't you really want to consider coming with me? We can both be the young mistress of the Xian family, how about it?"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll beat you up!" Bai Xiaoruo was so angry that she really wanted to clench her fists and punch him. This guy had said a lot, but in the end, he was still flirting with her.

"Oh dear, girls shouldn't be so violent... I'm serious. Let me tell you a secret, a secret that only my grandparents know, even my uncle and aunt might not remember clearly. It's a very important secret about my brother."

"Really? What's the secret? Don't lie to me again, or I'll really get rough with you." Bai Xiaoruo suddenly became curious.

What kind of secret could it be? It's related to He Xianmingyu, but even his biological parents can't remember it. Could it be some special day?

Do you know when my brother's birthday is?

“He…” Bai Xiaoruo was speechless for a moment.

How could she possibly know his birthday?

If Xuan Xingze hadn't brought it up, Bai Xiaoruo would never have taken it seriously. After all, since their marriage, they had only been two strangers, with no feelings for each other and very little interaction. How could she possibly know the exact date of his birthday?

"I don't know, but you do?"

"Well, I didn't know that at first, but it was by chance that I found out." Because Xuan Mingyu's birthday and Su Yulu's birthday happen to be on the same day, Xuan Mingyu hasn't celebrated his birthday since Su Yulu left six years ago.

Not wanting to touch on his sadness, Hsien Cheng-sen and Lin Su-ching didn't bring it up again.

Moreover, Hsien Ming-yu's birth was an accidental product of his parents, and he was not taken seriously at all. He lived in many different places and had many servants when he was young. Fang Pei-ru and Hsien Shao-dong would naturally not remember such days.

Even after my birthday, I kept it very low-key, celebrating simply with my grandparents.

As a result, he gradually developed a withdrawn personality.

If he hadn't met Su Yuluo, perhaps his closed heart would never have been opened.

But Su Yuluo's sudden disappearance caused his slowly opening heart to close again, and he became unwilling to get close to anyone.

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