Bai Xinru and Bai Xinyu were about ten years older than Bai Junbai. They had some impression of Bai Junsong, but back then they went abroad with their parents first. Later, when the situation in China became severe, their family dared not return.
Several years later, Grandpa finally escaped from China, but he didn't have time to take his eldest brother with him. They only remembered what his eldest brother looked like when he was a little over ten years old. They never saw him again. When Grandpa went abroad and reunited with them, he only brought a photo of his eldest brother when he was fifteen years old, such a handsome and spirited young man.
He never returned for decades. The Bai family searched for over twenty years and finally found his only remaining flesh and blood, along with a pile of bones.
To say that the two younger sisters have deep feelings for their eldest brother would be a lie. They were simply upholding the dignity and dominance of the Bai family. How could they let a woman from the countryside disrupt that? Even if Mingxuan is the eldest brother's only child, he shouldn't be so willful.
But there was no opposition, because his grandfather doted on him and his father indulged him. They made up for all the debts they owed to his older brother by giving them to Bai Ru'an. All of his grandfather's assets were transferred to him, and he swallowed up all those assets and shares by himself.
They couldn't fathom what Bai Junbai was thinking or what his plans were, because this fourth brother was very wary of them, never cooperated with them, and didn't respect his two older sisters. As their parents' youngest child, before Bai Ru'an returned to the Bai family, Bai Junbai monopolized all the family's affection.
Because they were boys, most of the family's assets were divided up by them, and their married daughters couldn't compete with them at all.
Bai Ru'an wants to be with the woman he likes, but unfortunately she is a country girl with no family background and nothing to offer except for her degree from a prestigious university. They won't let her into the Bai family.
In their circle, how many marriages aren't arranged? Who can truly marry the woman they love? Marriages are all decided by the family. If you like someone, you end up keeping her as a mistress. No matter how much you like her, you can only be a mistress who can't be seen in public.
"Why are you talking to me about Mingxuan's matter instead of him?" Bai Junbai pretended not to know. He wanted to use him as a pawn, but he would see if Mingxuan was willing. His father had already tacitly approved of Mingxuan and Lin Xiazhu's relationship, so no one else had the right to object.
“Junbai, are you really unaware or pretending not to know? Look at those two, they’ve been inseparable since they came in. This Lin woman is taking advantage of Mingxuan’s years of living in the Lin family to try and get back at him. She wants Mingxuan to be with her. If she hadn’t been pestering him, how could Mingxuan have wanted her?” Bai Xinru stood up excitedly, pointing at Lin Xiazhu with her finger as she spoke.
"Oh? Then go stop her." Bai Junbai looked at her calmly, then turned around and sat back down on the sofa.
Seeing that Bai Xinru's attention was no longer on him, Song Yuheng was in no hurry to get away. He calmly sat back down next to Bai Junbai, finding it more interesting to watch the show.
Bai Xinru choked. She glanced at her third sister, Bai Xinyu, who looked away and didn't want to cooperate. Bai Xinru was furious but unwilling to admit defeat. Bai Ruxin looked at Bai Ruan.
“Mingxuan is not worthy of entering the Bai family. Trust your aunt, I will not harm you. This woman is only after your money. If you were penniless, she definitely would not marry you. This kind of person is not suitable to be a wife. You need to think it through.”
She spoke earnestly, hoping he would understand her good intentions.
"My affairs are none of your business. You're a married woman, don't interfere in your family's affairs. I don't want to hear your nagging and noise." Bai Ru'an glanced up and replied without any emotion.
"How...how could you talk to your aunt like that?" Bai Xinru trembled, so angry that she wanted to slap her, but the other person's eyes were too cold, which made her not dare to take another step forward.
"That sounds familiar. It's like you said something similar to your sister before. Did you teach her that?" Song Yuheng whispered in Bai Junbai's ear.
Bai Junbai acted as if he hadn't heard him, not even sparing him a glance.
What do you mean he taught him? That kid is too lazy to even talk to him, so it's no wonder he wouldn't teach him anything.
Seeing his expression, Song Yuheng knew what was going on. "It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together. Your nephew even says the same things as you, his uncle."
"I've always spoken like this. If you don't like it, you don't have to come." Bai Ru'an said calmly, without even glancing at Bai Xinru.
“Mingxuan, you’re wrong to say that. Your grandfather is still in charge. Even your second uncle wouldn’t dare to say such things to us. You’ve only been back in the Bai family for a few years, and you’re already telling us, your aunts, that we shouldn’t come back. Isn’t this family under your control?”
Bai Xinyu originally didn't want to get involved, but Bai Ruan's words dragged her into the insults as well. After all, she was also a married daughter, so why couldn't she go back to her parents' home? As her nephew's life-long affair, why shouldn't they, as his aunts, have the right to interfere?
"At least it carries more weight than what you say. You'd better not interfere in my affairs, or don't blame me for not giving you any face." Bai Ru'an's tone remained calm throughout, yet undeniably firm.
“Junbai, you saw it all. For this woman, Mingxuan doesn’t even respect us elders. To maintain order and dignity, we absolutely cannot let this woman into the Bai family. If she succeeds, the entire Bai family might have to change its name.”
Bai Xinyu spoke coldly and harshly.
"Third sister, whether the Bai family will change its surname is not up to you. Dad and I are not even dead yet, and you and second sister are already trying to make decisions for us. Mingxuan hasn't even mentioned marriage yet, but you're already jumping around like crazy. I want to ask you what exactly you want to do?"
Bai Xinyu was taken aback. She had almost forgotten that her younger brother had said the same thing to her nephew, saying that they were like daughters who had been married off, like water spilled from a cup, and that they should mind their own business.
I heard before that he and his nephew didn't get along well and were competing with each other at the company. I didn't expect him to side with his nephew now. Is he stupid?
His nephew will be vying for the family fortune and leadership in the future. Why isn't he joining his two sisters in suppressing him, and instead speaking up for him? Where's his brain?
Bai Junbai ignored her incredulous expression and scoffed, "Speaking of outsiders, both of your brothers-in-law are outsiders, yet you still helped them seize company shares and prevent Mingxuan from being with Lin Xiazhu. If he were to marry into a wealthy family, you would be even less able to challenge him."
"It would be better to grant his wish; this would weaken his power, giving you a better chance of success if you wanted to take action."
“Junbai, you should have told us this privately. Why did you say it in public? How are we supposed to plan now?” Bai Xinru blurted out, only realizing what she had said afterward.
"Pfft." Song Yuheng burst out laughing on the spot, truly impressed by this woman's brain.
She actually took what the other person was saying seriously.
Bai Xinyu's face was grim. She understood the meaning behind her fourth brother's words: they should stop causing trouble. The shares of the Bai family belonged to them, and their father had given them to them when they got married. They didn't have any of the rest.
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