Bai Xinrou was somewhat unwilling. Her purpose in staying in this courtyard was to make Bai Qianmo feel bad. If she left just like that, wouldn't her purpose be wasted?
At this moment, Bai Lao's brain was focused on Bai Xinrou, so when Bai Qianmo followed his lead and expressed her views with the same consideration for Bai Xinrou, Bai Lao's brain would respond in the same way.
Bai Qianmo was only trying to help Bai Xinrou, which is why she felt that the guest rooms here were not suitable for Bai Xinrou to stay in.
“Xinrou, this courtyard is quiet, but the side room doesn’t get much light. I think the courtyard to the south is nice. Why don’t you stay there?”
Before Bai Xinrou could speak, Bai Yitang, who was standing to the side, was wondering if something was amiss.
The courtyard south of Bai Qianmo?
Isn't that my room?
The Bai family's old residence was originally a royal residence bestowed by the emperor over a hundred years ago. The courtyard is a standard three-entrance, three-exit house facing south.
Because the Bai family is small, each person has always lived in a courtyard and had their own independent space.
At this moment, Bai Yitang felt a strong sense of crisis about his territory being invaded and occupied.
"That's my yard, why should she have the right to live there?"
Old Bai sneered, "Hmph, weren't you just saying you were going to get out? Since you want to sever ties with me, you have no right to ask who gets to live in my house."
Bai Yitang felt like he was about to be driven to his death by this old man.
Bai Xinrou then spoke up.
"Grandpa Bai, I actually think Qianmo's room is very nice. It faces south, is sunny, and has great natural light. It must be very comfortable to live in a house like this."
Bai Xinrou's words clearly indicated that she was eyeing Bai Qianmo's room.
Bai Yitang was originally furious, but after hearing Bai Xinrou's words, he couldn't help but sneer and glance at Bai Qianmo.
It seems to be saying, "This bitch seems to be targeting you, huh? Well, I'll just stand aside and watch the show."
Bai Qianmo ignored Bai Yitang and looked calmly at Old Master Bai, waiting for him to speak.
Without any hesitation, Old Bai said, "Qianmo, since you don't live here in the old house often, it's a waste to leave the room empty all the time. Now that Xinrou and her mother have moved here, let them live here."
Although his tone was calm, it carried an undeniable forcefulness.
Even Aunt Zhao couldn't stand it anymore.
"Mr. Bai, Miss Bai Xinrou is just a guest after all. As the saying goes, a guest should follow the host's lead. How can a guest stay in the host's room? That's against the rules."
Old Master Bai snorted coldly: "In the Bai family, I am the rule."
Aunt Zhao wanted to say something more, but Bai Qianmo spoke up generously.
“Sure, I’m going back to the film set to shoot today, and it’s a waste to leave the room empty, so I’ll leave it for someone who needs it.”
Seeing that Bai Qianmo was so sensible, Old Master Bai's gaze towards her softened considerably.
Bai Yitang frowned deeply and looked Bai Qianmo up and down.
When did this girl become so easy to talk to?
Not only was Bai Yitang surprised, but Bai Xinrou and Zhang Cuiyan were also astonished.
Bai Xinrou imagined countless emotions Bai Qianmo might feel—resentment, anger, disappointment, and pain—but she never expected her to agree so readily.
This prevented her from experiencing the joy of success.
"Not bad, you know how to behave. As long as you take good care of Xinrou, Grandpa won't treat you badly."
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I will definitely treat Xinrou like my own sister. Oh, by the way, my room is a bit messy. I'll go back to my room to tidy up my things first. Once it's tidy up, Xinrou can move in anytime."
Old Bai nodded with a look of satisfaction.
Because Bai Qianmo's behavior was so magnanimous, it was practically flawless.
Old Bai gradually lowered his guard against her.
Bai Qianmo returned to her room to tidy her clothes, while Bai Xinrou advised Zhang Cuiyan to stay in the guest room.
"Mom, this guest room is nice. It's close to me, and it gets sunlight all day in the yard. We don't stay in the room every day."
Zhang Cuiyan didn't care where she lived at the moment. Her daughter had now won the favor of Old Master Bai, and she and her daughter would be living in the Bai family from now on.
The room here is worlds apart from the ten-square-meter room in the small hotel in the urban village. Moreover, her daughter has become more confident and respected in the Bai family, and she, as her mother, has also risen in status.
"Mom can live anywhere, as long as I see you holding down that brat Bai Qianmo, I'll be happy. By the way, Xinrou, why is Grandpa Bai suddenly being so nice to you?"
Zhang Cuiyan was locked in a hotel a couple of days ago, and she was unaware of what was happening outside.
When her daughter came to see her, she only said that she wanted to bring her to live in Baichang.
She was still very suspicious at the time. The Bai family had always looked down on them, so how could they be so kind as to let them stay at their home?
But at this moment, she finally understood that the key point lay with Old Bai.
Old Bai's affection for Xinrou was beyond imagination, and Zhang Cuiyan couldn't help but feel excited and thrilled when she thought of this.
Bai Xinrou, however, seemed vague and evasive.
"When Grandpa Bai fell ill, none of his grandchildren were by his bedside to take care of him. I took meticulous care of him. Perhaps Grandpa Bai felt that I treated him better than his grandchildren."
"Oh, I see. Xinrou, your luck is about to change. As long as you can please Old Man Bai, you might just become the real heiress of the Bai family. Hehe, my daughters are so outstanding. Xiruo has been the heiress of the Bai family for twenty years, and now it's your turn. You must seize this opportunity and say some good things about your sister in front of Old Man Bai. If you can get your sister out of prison, that would be best. If it's really difficult, a few years' reduction in her sentence would be good too."
Upon hearing Zhang Cuiyan mention Bai Xiruo, Bai Xinrou's face showed a hint of impatience.
"Mom, the good days have just begun. Can you let me have a few days of peace?"
Bai Xinrou sneered inwardly. Bai Xiruo had never given her a second glance. Now that their positions were reversed, why should she help Bai Xiruo?
"Enough of that, enough of that. I'd better see what I need to buy and get that Aunt Zhao to prepare it as soon as possible. Humph, that wretched nanny dares to give me attitude. I'll see how I deal with her in the future."
Bai Xinrou sneered: "From now on, if any member of the Bai family dares to give me attitude again, I'll make them regret it!"
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