Chapter 11. Song Huai, like a koala bear, clung to Bai Xiao and refused to let go.
Ever since Song Huai left his side, Bai Xiao had been feeling uneasy. He struggled with this internally for a while, but finally couldn't sit still any longer.
He interrupted the person opposite him: "Mr. Zhao, I'm sorry, I need to go see my wife first."
Bai Xiao never expected that she would say the word "Madam" so smoothly.
The person opposite was the CEO of a group that had cooperated with Bai for many years. Hearing this, he didn't mind at all. Instead, he acted as if he knew everything and chatted with the others, saying, "Go on, oh dear, I really am. I kept talking to you at this time." CEO Zhao then turned to the others and joked, "Young people these days, absence makes the heart grow fonder. They're much more mushy than we were back then."
Bai Xiao was at a loss for words.
After circling the venue for quite some time, Bai Xiao finally spotted Song Huai.
He rushed to Song Huai's side, only to witness a scene that made his blood boil.
Bai Zhang's greedy gaze was fixed on Song Huai. His hand was on Song Huai's, and he was even seemingly stroking the back of Song Huai's hand. At the same time, his body was moving closer and closer to Song Huai. Song Huai, on the other hand, had his head down, almost hitting the table.
Bai Xiao took three steps at a time and stepped forward, pulling the dazed Song Huai into his arms.
Song Huai was completely unaware of what had just happened. He just stared blankly at Bai Xiao, who had suddenly appeared, and grinned foolishly, looking like someone who had been sold out but was still counting the money for the seller.
In an instant, Bai Xiao was filled with rage. He had long known that his second uncle was a womanizer, but he never imagined that he would actually set his sights on Song Huai. He dared not imagine what would have happened if he had arrived even a moment later.
Bai Xiao turned his head and glanced at Bai Zhang, his eyes filled with malice. "Second Uncle, please have some self-respect."
Then, Bai Xiao tried to help Song Huai leave, but Song Huai clung to Bai Xiao's waist like a koala, stubbornly refusing to let go, as if Bai Xiao would disappear if he took another step. Bai Xiao tried several times to pull Song Huai up from his seat, but to no avail—Bai Xiao didn't know whether to pull hard or not, and for a moment, he was at a loss with this little drunkard in front of him.
Left with no other choice, Bai Xiao picked Song Huai up and carried him straight outside in front of everyone.
Everyone who witnessed this scene was stunned and stood there speechless.
A murmur arose.
"Did Young Master Bai just carry someone out? Am I seeing things?"
"I saw it too. Is there something wrong with my eyes too? Isn't the young master the one who hates getting close to people the most?"
"You don't understand, do you? The young master is holding his wife, the one from the Song family."
"Didn't they say their relationship was strained? I heard that on their wedding night, Young Master Bai abandoned his wife and went out to drink alone!"
"I don't understand, maybe it's just a little fun for the young couple."
"..."
Even after Bai Xiao had been gone for a long time, Bai Zhang still couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. His nephew, who was usually so composed, was now giving him such a terrifying look, as if he wanted to devour him. This was strange. Logically speaking, Song Huai and Bai Xiao's marriage was just an arranged marriage by their parents, and the two should have no feelings for each other. But now it seemed that this was not the case. Song Huai's position in Bai Xiao's heart was not to be underestimated.
Bai Xiao, oh Bai Xiao, you've lived a life of pride, yet you've found your weakness.
Thinking of this, Bai Zhang picked up the wine cup that Song Huai had just drunk from, took a sip of the remaining wine, and gradually revealed a strange smile.
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On the other side, Bai Xiao carried Song Huai to the car in one go. Song Huai's arms were still tightly wrapped around Bai Xiao, and he even went so far as to bury his head in Bai Xiao's arms.
Bai Xiao tried to pry Song Huai off her several times, but Song Huai clung to her like a leech and wouldn't let go.
Despite appearing calm on the surface, with a large human-shaped plaster hanging on her body, Bai Xiao was actually incredibly panicked inside. She felt as if her hands and feet had been reassembled, and she didn't know what to do with them.
After a long while, Bai Xiao finally gave in and resigned herself to letting Song Huai hold her.
Seeing this, the driver, Xiao Yang, felt a chill run down his spine for Song Huai. His boss actually hated physical contact. He remembered the last time a clueless young man took advantage of Bai Xiao's drunkenness, clinging to her and refusing to let go. Bai Xiao, in a fit of anger, kicked him several meters away, reportedly breaking a rib. Since then, Bai Xiao's reputation for disliking close contact had spread, and boys and girls in the entertainment industry would avoid him.
Over the years, the only person who has truly had close contact with Bai Xiao is that former lover...
After a long time, Bai Xiao did not kick Song Huai away as Xiao Yang had imagined. Instead, she let Song Huai hug her and even... took off her coat and covered him with it.
Speaking of which, this Mrs. Bai is actually the half-brother of that man. The two even look quite alike. Could it be...? A ridiculous thought popped into Xiao Yang's mind. Sigh, these rich people are really a mess. He quickly shook his head, trying to shake off these thoughts and focus on driving.
Bai Xiao finally dropped the calm and composed mask he had worn in front of outsiders, and frowned as he stared at the boy in his arms.
At this moment, Song Huai had already used Bai Xiao as a human-shaped pillow, and fell asleep leaning against Bai Xiao's chest. His lips were still smiling sweetly, as if they were coated with honey, and it was unknown what happy things he was dreaming about.
The anger that had just disappeared rose up in Bai Xiao's heart again. Now, thinking about it, he was still in shock. Why was the person in front of him completely unaware of how dangerous things had just happened, and could still so innocently lean against him and sleep? He clearly couldn't drink alcohol, so why did he insist on drinking so much strong liquor? Didn't he know how to refuse?
Bai Xiao became increasingly angry. He couldn't help but reach out to flick Song Huai's forehead, but in the end, he just sighed and gently brushed Song Huai's messy hair behind his ear.
However, Bai Xiao couldn't understand why she was angry. Song Huai was just her marriage of convenience, and the two of them would eventually part ways. Why was she so worried about his safety? And why was Song Huai able to so easily sway her emotions?
Bai Xiao racked her brains but still couldn't figure out why. Just then, she arrived home, so she simply put those questions aside and continued to carry the sleeping Song Huai home.
Xiao Yang was about to ask Bai Xiao if he needed a hand, since carrying a big man by hand was no easy task, but before he could even speak, Bai Xiao carried Song Huai into the house without turning his head.
Something was wrong. Xiao Yang was completely bewildered. Boss was acting strangely today. Just a short while ago, on their wedding night, Boss ignored Song Huai and went off to drink alone in silence. Before today, Xiao Yang had assumed the couple had no feelings for each other. But today, Boss had repeatedly made exceptions for Song Huai. First, he left his father's birthday banquet early for Song Huai, and then he had many intimate encounters with Song Huai. His boss used to be very principled; even Song Boyu and Bai Xiao rarely made exceptions for him…
Xiao Yang was completely baffled and had no choice but to leave, utterly confused.
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