Threat #247: You have no bargaining power.
Gu Mingxia continued to slowly and methodically paint the sunflowers, which seemed to be an endless subject. She painted with seriousness and focus, stroke by stroke, but the faint, mocking smile in her deep eyes and the corners of her lips betrayed her true thoughts.
She could give up the Gu family property, or leave it to other members of the Gu family, but Ah Xin and Cai Feng had no right to take it, because it was her home, and no matter how much she hated or loathed it, she could never change that fact.
Song Jia sat in the living room, fiddling with his notebook while secretly observing Gu Mingxia's expression. He had absolutely no idea what the woman in front of him was thinking.
You could say she cares about the Gu family, but she could watch helplessly as the Gu family was gradually devoured by A Xin and Cai Feng, and she could watch her father being fed drugs by her own sister. But you could also say she doesn't care about the Gu family, because she never seemed to have any intention of letting the Gu family fall into the hands of outsiders.
He shook his head helplessly. Was it true that a woman's heart was unfathomable? It seemed that this type of woman was really not someone like him who could handle her. Living with a woman like this would be too much of a headache!
"Goddess, you said that all members of the Longevity Cult have a mixed blood type, is that right?"
"According to Misha's experimental report, this is indeed the case. Although it is incredible, you have to believe that this is a result obtained through scientific testing."
It was obvious that Gu Mingxia's mind wasn't entirely on painting. Song Jia frowned slightly. This was truly strange. Normally, if someone received blood that didn't match their blood type, they would die instantly. Yet, those two terrifying women had mixed blood of all blood types in their bodies. Song Jia really felt like he was reading a science fiction novel.
But reality is sometimes far more complex than it seems, and Song Jia now truly believes in the saying that art originates from life.
"Do you think people who survive like that can still be called human beings?"
Song Jiali quickly copied a page of the information he wanted, then looked intently at Gu Mingxia. Sensing that she was being watched, Gu Mingxia put down her paintbrush and calmly looked at her.
"Although I really want to tell you that they can no longer be called human, reality has already given you the clearest answer: they are all living people, and each one is more beautiful than the last."
"Okay, that's really the case, yes, that's it."
Song Jia shrugged and buried himself in collecting information again. Gu Mingxia glanced at him and then went back to painting.
At the Bai family villa, just as Bai Zixuan returned from outside, changed his clothes, and was about to go out again, his mother hurriedly opened the door and rushed towards him.
"Ah Xuan, where's Xiao Bao? Why hasn't the nanny brought him to see me these past few days? Is it because Xiao Rou doesn't want me to see him anymore?"
Bai Zixuan, who was about to leave, sighed. What a meddlesome mother! How was he going to tell his mother that he couldn't have children?
"It's nothing. I've been busy lately, so I sent Xiaorou and Xiaobao on a trip. Don't worry, I'll bring them back to see you in a while. I'll go out now, you should go back and rest too, okay?"
"Really? You're not lying to Mom?"
Mrs. Bai looked up at the stairs uncertainly, trying to shake off Bai Zixuan's hand that was holding her arm, and started walking up the stairs.
"My goodness, when has your son ever lied to you? I really have something urgent to attend to right now, please let me out first, okay?"
"You go out, can't I stay here for the next few days and wait for Xiaorou and the baby?"
Bai's mother sat down on the sofa. Bai Zixuan felt a headache coming on. His mother was always good at causing him trouble!
“Mom, I won’t be back for the next few days, and I’ve given the nanny and the others the day off. You’re not feeling well, and I’m worried about leaving you here alone. Why don’t you go back to your place? At least there you’ll have a nanny and maids to take care of you, right?”
"You're worried about me living here alone? Then I can just call the housekeeper to come and stay with me, right?"
"Mom, Mom, you know Xiaorou doesn't like you living here. What if she comes back and sees you here? She'll get angry and won't let you see Xiaobao again. Do you think that's really okay? If you think it's okay, then fine, I'm leaving now. You can stay here as long as you want, as long as you're not afraid of not seeing your grandson again!"
Bai Zixuan took the car keys and actually started walking out. When Bai's mother thought that Ye Xiaorou might really do something to prevent her from seeing Xiaobao, she was really unsure whether Ye Xiaorou would be angry when she came back.
"Then...then I'd better go. Oh, and you're not allowed to lie to Mom. You have to take Xiaobao to see her in a few days, okay?"
"Okay, Mom, you're not even going through menopause yet, why are you being so nagging?"
"Stop talking nonsense. If I don't see Xiaobao in a few days, I'll teach you a lesson!"
Finally, Mrs. Bai got up and left the villa with Bai Zixuan, smiling. But after the door closed, Ye Xiaorou stood at the top of the stairs with a gloomy face and cold eyes. Why could her son be gone while she and her son could still talk and laugh like this?
In a few days, Bai Zixuan will take Xiaobao to see the old lady? Yes, as long as she waits at the old lady's door, she will definitely be able to see Xiaobao! As soon as this thought appeared in Ye Xiaorou's mind, her heart was filled with boundless joy.
It's been a week since I last saw Xiaobao. I wonder how he's doing. He never drinks formula, is he hungry now? Does someone cover him with a blanket at night? Ye Xiaorou sat on the floor, her brows furrowed with worry as she thought about her son who wasn't with her.
"Lingling, are you free now? I'd like to come to your house, is that alright?"
"Oh, you haven't contacted me in ages. Why are you thinking of me now?" Huo Jialing's voice carried a hint of disappointment, but after a brief pause before Bai Zixuan could speak, she smiled and said, "Yeah, Director Ye was arrested recently. Is that why you're trying to get information from me?"
"What are you saying? I've been really busy lately, haven't I? I called you as soon as I finished."
"Ah Xuan, to be honest, if you're trying to find out about Director Ye and the old city redevelopment through me, then you shouldn't come here. This matter... I really can't afford to get involved."
"Lingling, please don't! What kind of relationship do we have? You can't just stand by and watch someone die!"
Bai Zixuan frowned deeply. He had a premonition that he might really be doomed this time!
"What kind of relationship could we have? It's just a matter of mutual benefit. I've helped you a lot over the years, so don't blame me for being heartless now. It's not that I'm abandoning you, but I really can't afford to get involved! You know Old Huo has been dead for many years, and the favors he left behind have been almost used up for you and me. You should know that these favors are truly finite. Besides, I still have two sons, and I have to think about them no matter what! But considering our past acquaintance, I'll give you a piece of advice: take care of yourself. You should know that the Gu family, Xiao Yan, and the Fu family are not people that you or I can afford to offend. Goodbye, and we don't need to see each other again!"
Without giving Bai Zixuan a chance to speak, Huo Jialingling hung up the phone, leaving Bai Zixuan sitting blankly in the car, holding his phone.
It took Bai Zixuan a long time to react before he suddenly slammed his hand on the steering wheel.
"Damn it, what a heartless bitch! This old woman actually abandoned me when disaster struck! Good, good, good! I refuse to believe that without you, I, Bai Zixuan, will truly have nothing left!"
Bai Zixuan cursed Huo Jialingling through gritted teeth, unaware that at that moment, inside the Huo family mansion, Huo Jialingling, after hanging up the phone, turned to look at Xiao Yan, whose face was cold and indifferent.
"I wonder if Mr. Xiao is satisfied with my performance?"
"It'll do, but you'd better remember this: if you help Bai Zixuan, you'll be ruining your two precious sons!"
After the rape, the Huo brothers were sent to Australia by Huo Jialingling. However, Xiao Yan still managed to find them. What's more, Xiao Yan had evidence of the brothers' crimes!
If this gets out, the brothers' futures and lives will be completely ruined! People are selfish. To put it bluntly, Huo Jialingling and Bai Zixuan's relationship was just a long-term affair. Even if she loses her lover, she can still find another one as long as she has money. But if her son is ruined, her life will be truly over!
"Don't worry, I won't see him again!"
"Hand over what you have, and I guarantee that the evidence against your son will never be exposed."
"Hand over what? I don't know what you're talking about."
Huo Jialing subconsciously avoided Xiao Yan's cold gaze, but how could Xiao Yan give her the chance to avoid it?
"You don't have to hand it over, but I can't guarantee that one day when I'm in a bad mood, I might accidentally expose the things I have about the two young masters Huo. If that happens, Madam Huo, don't blame me, Xiao, for being ruthless."
After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he got up and walked out. Huo Jialingling watched him stride towards the door and had no doubt that as soon as he left the Huo family's house, Xiao Yan would be able to expose the ugly things that the Cheng Long and Cheng Hu brothers had done.
"Wait, did you destroy the evidence after I handed it over to you?"
“Mrs. Huo, you are a sensible person, so you naturally understand what I mean.”
"Then... I'll hand over what you want, and you'll have to give me everything you have about the two brothers."
Xiao Yan stopped, turned around and looked coldly at Huo Jialingling, and said coldly.
"Mrs. Huo, you have now lost the right to bargain with me!"
Huo Jialingling was taken aback, but still spoke up.
"How can I trust that you won't expose those things?"
"Madam Huo, it's not a question of how you choose to believe, it's that you must believe! You have no other choice but to believe me. Of course, you can also choose not to hand it over, then just wait and see your two sons sentenced abroad!"
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