Chapter 29 Greed, Bai Zixuan's Plan
"Xiao Yan, please take me back to the Four Seasons Hotel!"
In the evening, Gu Mingxia glanced at the carousel one last time, but ultimately decided to return to the hotel.
Xiao Yan is not a kind person. So many things have happened between them, even if those things hadn't happened before.
Having already experienced a failed marriage, she no longer easily trusts men, and even less so does she want to believe in that illusory and fleeting love.
Having seen a ghost once, how could I not be afraid of the dark?
Gu Mingxia's biggest wish right now is to make Bai Zixuan pay the price for what he did to her!
“Xiaxia, you can’t stay in that shabby hotel anymore. You’ve offended Huo Jialingling, and given her vengeful nature, she definitely won’t let you off easily.”
Gu Mingxia lowered her head, pursed her lips, and thought about it. It was indeed the case. Huo Jialingling was narrow-minded and always sought revenge.
Gu Mingxia publicly stated that she would sue the Huo brothers for rape, so how could Huo Jialingling let her off so easily?
"I can stay with Liu Yan, you don't need to worry about that!"
During the few days they spent together in the hospital, Xiao Yan was indeed very attentive to her, but she decided to treat it as a warm dream. Once discharged and back in reality, she would no longer allow herself to indulge in the web of love that Xiao Yan had woven.
"It's even less safe for you to go to Liu Yan's place if she's a woman who spends all her time thinking about running a bar!"
Before Gu Mingxia could speak again, Xiao Yan swept her up in his arms and carried her into the villa. Gu Mingxia screamed in surprise and patted Xiao Yan's chest.
"Xiao Yan, what do you want to do? Put me down! Put me down!"
Without answering Gu Mingxia's question, Xiao Yan carried her directly into the villa's living room before putting her on the ground.
"Xiao Yan, what do you want to do?"
Gu Mingxia crossed her arms, looking at Xiao Yan warily. Was he finally going to make a move? Xiao Yan glanced at her, sat down on the sofa, looked Gu Mingxia up and down, and finally his eyes fell on her crossed arms.
"Stop covering it up, there's not much to begin with, if you keep covering it up you'll really have nothing left!" Meeting Gu Mingxia's eyes that were practically spitting fire, he chuckled and muttered under his breath, "It's not like I haven't seen or touched it before, even if you cover it up, I can imagine it with my eyes closed!"
"What did you say!"
Gu Mingxia glared at him, and Xiao Yan immediately raised his hand, smiling and apologizing. Only then did Gu Mingxia sit down on the sofa, still fuming.
"You don't mean you want me to stay here, do you?"
"Yes, I'll only feel at ease if you stay here! The security measures in this top-tier villa area are also top-notch. Even if Huo Jialingling wanted to get revenge on you, she wouldn't be able to get in."
"Xiao Yan, are you showing off to me that you're rich?"
Gu Mingxia stared wide-eyed like a hen with its feathers ruffled. Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head, then moved closer to her. But when Gu Mingxia saw this, she moved to the other side.
Seeing her reaction, Xiao Yan stopped what he was doing, sat a few steps away from Gu Mingxia, put away his smile, and looked at her seriously.
"Xiaxia, I didn't mean anything by it. Don't be so sensitive, okay? I have no idea what you're thinking. You weren't acting so neurotic at the hospital!"
"I do what I want, it's none of your business!"
Gu Mingxia snorted, no longer looking at Xiao Yan, and simply leaned back on the sofa, looking around at the interior decoration of the villa.
After looking around, Gu Mingxia clicked her tongue. The decorations here were all made of top-quality materials, and the murals and decorations collected were all local specialties, including several masterpieces.
"A super-rich man is a super-rich man indeed! Xiao Yan, you've really undergone a tremendous transformation!"
Ignoring Gu Mingxia's sarcasm, Xiao Yan used his iPad to select several expensive evening gowns for her online before looking up at her.
"I'll take you to your room to rest for a bit, and then we'll come down for dinner later."
Completely disregarding Gu Mingxia's wishes, Xiao Yan went straight upstairs. Watching his domineering back, Gu Mingxia helplessly got up and followed him.
Upon reaching the room on the second floor near the stairwell, Xiao Yan turned on the light and pushed open the door.
"This is your room. See if you need anything else, and I'll have someone buy it for you."
Gu Mingxia walked into the room with a puzzled look on her face, and it felt like she had entered a dream world.
The room features pale blue curtains against light green walls, and in the center stands a round princess bed with pale yellow curtains hanging down, appearing ethereal and almost nonexistent.
Several sets of newly bought clothes were laid out on the bed. Gu Mingxia reached out and touched the clothes. The smooth, cool feel of the clothes made her brows relax.
"I'll go downstairs and prepare dinner. You should get some rest!"
Xiao Yan closed the door behind him. Gu Mingxia sat on the bed, touching the clothes in her hand, and then looked around the room.
This was the dream room she had once described to Xiao Yan. She remembered that after hearing it, Xiao Yan only left her with an eight-word evaluation.
"What a mess, so vulgar!"
Yet he still prepared such a tacky room for himself. Gu Mingxia bit her lip, closed her eyes, and lay down on the bed, pressing her face against the cool and comfortable sheets. A happy and satisfied smile appeared on her lips.
Whether it's scheming or revenge, let her indulge in this dream for now! Gu Mingxia closed her eyes and quietly enjoyed the tranquility of this moment.
However, after about half an hour, Gu Mingxia sat up straight. Some things were a luxury for her, and she could not allow herself to indulge in the dream created by Xiao Yan.
She got up, grabbed a set of clothes from the bed, and went into the bathroom. Gu Mingxia took a cold shower, and the cold water made her head unusually clear.
Her priority now is to torment Bai Zixuan. Just like in those boring gossip novels, as a victim of a scumbag in her marriage, now is the time for her to make a comeback and take revenge on him!
After changing into a gray dress and drying her hair, Gu Mingxia went downstairs.
When they got downstairs, they saw Xiao Yan wearing an apron, carrying two steaks to the table. When he saw Gu Mingxia, he smiled faintly.
You look great in gray!
You look just as good in an apron!
Xiao Yan's expression froze for a moment, then he quickly gave her an ambiguous smile.
"If you don't want to, I can wear an apron for you for the rest of my life!"
"..."
Xiao Yan's witty remarks had indeed improved; Gu Mingxia was speechless after hearing them. She rolled her eyes at Xiao Yan, sat down at the dining table, looked at the grilled steak, and raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Chef Xiao, is this edible?"
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to poison you in my own home!"
Xiao Yan sat down opposite Gu Mingxia and started eating first. Gu Mingxia smiled and also picked up her knife and fork to begin her battle with the steak.
The Bai family's villa, Cuizhu Garden.
Mrs. Bai sat on the sofa with a serious expression. Bai Zixuan, Bai Ruiqing, and Ye Xiaorou sat opposite her. However, seeing that Mrs. Bai did not speak, none of them said anything either.
"Zixuan, are you saying that Gu Mingxia told you that you would have to leave with nothing in the divorce?"
Thinking of this, Bai Zixuan felt a surge of anger. He picked up his teacup and gulped down several mouthfuls of cold tea, which made him cough. Ye Xiaorou patted his back considerately.
"Yes, I never expected that woman to be so greedy, actually wanting me to give her all the business I've built up over the years!"
"Mom never approved of you marrying her from the beginning! She has a sharp eye; you can tell at a glance that she's not a good person! But you insisted that she was the daughter of the Gu family and that marrying her would save you twenty years of hard work. Who knew that after she entered the family, the Bai family didn't benefit from the Gu family at all? Not only did you support her for seven years for nothing, but now she wants all your assets in a divorce. Zixuan, what are you going to do?"
Bai Ruiqing held her phone in her hand, occasionally revealing a sweet smile. Bai's mother got angry whenever she saw her like this.
"What time is it now? And you're still only thinking about your phone! If you don't want to come, get out now!"
"I told you so! Why did you call me over about my brother's divorce? Now that I'm here, you're already looking down on me!"
Bai Ruiqing muttered something, but when she met her mother's angry gaze, she put down her phone and pretended to listen to them attentively.
"Mom, don't worry. When the company was first registered, you were the legal representative. I'm just an office worker who works for you! As for the property and car, they're all registered in your name. My net worth is just a few million in the bank! Even if I leave with nothing, I'll only lose a few million at most!"
Bai Zixuan thought about it and felt that there was nothing to leave out. He hated Gu Mingxia to the bone, but he didn't want to give her those millions!
"Giving her a few million is too good for her! Think about what she has contributed to the Bai family in the past seven years? She hasn't even been able to have a child. You've been feeding and taking care of her all these years, and now she wants to extort money from you after the divorce. There isn't a single good family-oriented person like her!"
Bai's mother came from a humble background, and she was so distressed that she couldn't sleep for months after giving Gu Mingxia several million yuan for no reason!
After listening to his mother's words, Bai Zixuan tapped the coffee table with his fingers. Soon, a plan came to mind, and he unconsciously relaxed his voice to comfort his mother.
"Mom, don't worry! I know what I'm doing. I guarantee that even if Gu Mingxia takes the money, she'll beg me to accept it!"
"Xuan, do you have any good ideas?"
Ye Xiaorou poured him another cup of hot tea, and very attentively poured a cup for Bai's mother as well, despite her large pregnant belly.
"Gu Mingxia cares most about her deceased younger brother, Gu Mingdong. Coincidentally, I have clues about Gu Mingdong's death that she has never known. As long as I give her a little hint, she will definitely come to me for help!"
"Is your lead reliable?"
Bai's mother asked worriedly, and Bai Zixuan curled his lips into a cold smile, his eyes flashing with mockery.
"That was a clue that Gu Mingxia never even dreamed of! Don't worry, she's willing to do anything for Gu Mingdong!"
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