Young Master Bai personally escorted Lan Tian and his daughter out of the Bai family's gate.
Mr. Bai walked up hobbledly, leaning on a cane.
"Ruozhu is gone. I have nothing to do with you two anymore. Go away and never set foot in our Bai family's door again."
Mr. Bai was roaring hysterically. His furious look frightened Lan Xiaolan. She hid behind her father and didn't dare to come out.
After experiencing the death of his daughter these days, Mr. Bai indeed looks much older and his health is not as good as before.
"Dad. No matter what, you will always be Ruozhu's father, and my father!"
"Also, this child has half of the Bai family's blood flowing in his body. I will never forget this, and I will never let the child forget it."
"You can send us away, but I can't refuse to come to this house."
"I promised Ruozhu that I would take care of you and be filial to my father and mother."
"Bah! Take a good look at yourself, what kind of fresh carrot peel are you? You still want to take care of us? Are you worthy of it?"
Young Master Bai looked at his furious father, then looked at the bewildered father and daughter. Young Master Bai actually felt that they were a bit pitiful.
In fact, the Blue Sky today is no longer the same as the bricklayer more than ten years ago. Young Master Bai, who has been in the business world, is naturally aware of these things.
But Lan Tian is a taboo in the Bai family. No one is allowed to mention this person, let alone his affairs.
Therefore, Mr. Bai had no idea about this son-in-law, whom he had never even looked at.
Of course, material possessions are insignificant to Lan Tian. No matter how he progresses and changes, deep down in his heart, he is not worthy of the flawless Miss Bai.
"I used to be upset just seeing you two, and I don't want to see you two again. Get out! Get out!"
"From now on, you are not allowed to set foot in our Bai family's gate again! Do you hear me? Get out of here!"
Mr. Bai was so excited that he almost fainted.
"Waaaa... waaaa..." Lan Xiaolan was frightened by her grandfather's roar and burst into tears.
Lan Tian picked up Lan Xiaolan, let his daughter lie in his arms, stroked her head, and comforted her softly.
"Dad... Dad... Why did Grandpa chase us away? Did... Did Lanlan do something wrong to make Grandpa angry?"
Lan Xiaolan kept crying, and her tears made Lan Tian's heart ache.
"Grandpa is not angry with you. Mom is gone and Grandpa is sad. Lanlan, don't cry. Let's go home."
"Mom is gone, I... I don't have a mother anymore... Grandpa doesn't want Lanlan anymore... Dad..."
"It's okay, Daddy is here. Daddy will definitely stay with you and help you grow up!"
After Lan Tian and Lan Xiaolan left, they began their peaceful life.
Three years after Bai Ruozhu's death, Mr. Bai died suddenly at home due to a heart attack on a dark and windy night.
The news of Mr. Bai's death spread instantly to all the prominent families and dignitaries in the provincial capital. Everyone came to the Bai family villa to see Mr. Bai off.
The whole house and yard were filled with people.
Lan Tian asked and brought Lan Xiaolan over specially. They were wearing hemp clothes and mourning clothes, and were now behind the long crowd.
"Before the master died, he specifically instructed that even after his death, you and your daughter must never be allowed to set foot in the Bai family's gate."
Several servants stopped them outside the gate. These servants had been following Master Bai since childhood and were very loyal.
Even though he didn't have much ill will towards Lan Tian and his daughter, he would never dare to go against Mr. Bai's last wishes.
"It's okay, we won't go in." Lan Tian hugged his daughter tightly.
Lan Xiaolan has grown up a lot, and she seems to understand the Bai family's attitude.
As time goes by and it happens more often, you get used to it.
"We just followed the crowd and watched Dad leave and be buried, and we absolutely did not disturb him."
"I promised Ruozhu that I would take care of her parents until they die, so I hope you can understand."
The servants looked at each other, and although they felt helpless, they also expressed their understanding.
No matter how many years have passed, Lan Tian has always been like this, treating everyone in the Bai family with humility and courtesy.
In the end, the servants did not make things difficult for them and agreed to let the father and daughter stay in the outer area first.
Mr. Bai's funeral was filled with relatives, friends, and dignitaries from the entire provincial capital. He certainly didn't want anyone to mention his daughter's scandal in front of his mourning hall.
Until his death, he wanted to maintain his pride and face in front of others.
The people who performed the ritual carried Mr. Bai's coffin out of the gate of the Bai family villa and passed by the garden where Bai Ruozhu once loved to stay and paint.
Suddenly, one of the coffin bearers in the back row stepped on a cobblestone and accidentally tripped. His body sank and the coffin in his hands almost fell down.
Seeing this, Lan Tian immediately pushed through the crowd and rushed to the bottom of the coffin.
The muscles in his limbs were strong and well-developed, and he was tall and sturdy. He lifted up Mr. Bai's coffin with one hand from behind.
Everyone sighed, fortunately there was no harm.
Young Master Bai looked at Lan Tian from the side, feeling frightened at first, then excited and grateful.
Everyone looked around at the unfamiliar face and talked about it, no one knew who this strong man in mourning was.
Lan Tian carried the coffin and whispered to Master Bai and Madam Bai, "Come on, let me carry the coffin. I want to take Ruozhu's place and send my father off."
Lan Tian's voice was deep and low. He knew that what Mr. Bai cared most about was his own face, so he didn't dare to speak loudly, for fear that others would hear their conversation.
Mrs. Bai wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a white cloth. Seeing this, Young Master Bai hurriedly urged the farewell team to move forward quickly.
Although everyone was whispering, they didn't pursue anything in the end. The dead are the most important, and letting Mr. Bai rest in peace is what everyone wants.
Later, Mrs. Bai asked the old nanny who took care of Bai Ruozhu to return to Lan Tian's home and ask her to take good care of Lan Xiaolan's daily life.
It was not until Lan Xiaolan was admitted to a high school in the provincial capital, started studying and lived an independent life that the old woman retired and returned home.
Mrs. Bai gave her a generous pension, and Lan Tian built her a decent house to thank her for her meticulous care for his wife and daughter over the years.
The days still pass by one by one, and the years go by.
Just like in the past few years, every year, no matter whether it is a festival or not, Lan Tian will bring Lan Xiaolan to personally deliver gifts.
They would naturally deliver the gifts to the door of the Bai family villa, then greet the people inside politely and say goodbye.
Day after day, year after year, rain or shine.
But later, my daughter grew up and was sometimes away from home, too busy to come back during holidays. Lan Tian would then come alone with gifts.
Until five years ago, a major change happened to the Bai family.
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