When his wife stepped forward, Bai Kangcheng also spoke up: "Dad, what Hua Lan said makes sense. Don't be angry. Since everyone is here today, I'll also say something of my own. It's almost Chinese New Year, and I think Mrs. Zhang and Xinrou must miss their hometown. You can't keep Xinrou by your side just because you like her. That's really not appropriate."
Bai Kangcheng's words sounded very polite at first glance, but upon closer examination, they were full of the implication of getting rid of him.
During this period, the whole family had long been fed up with the behavior of Zhang Cuiyan and her daughter Bai Xinrou.
Out of consideration for the old man, the couple hesitated to express their opinions.
Today, when they spoke out together, Old Bai's face turned ashen, and he remained silent for a long time.
Bai Xinrou was terrified that she would really be kicked out, so she cried as she spoke to Bai Laodao.
“Grandpa Bai, my uncle and aunt don’t like me. I think I shouldn’t stay here. It’s okay for me to leave, but I’m worried about your health.”
"Xinrou, Grandpa Bai needs your refreshing tea every day to stay awake. If you leave, he'll suffer. Humph! This is my home, and I want you to stay here. No one else's opinion matters!"
Bai Xinrou chuckled inwardly.
The medicine Mr. Feng gave was indeed effective; the old man is becoming increasingly dependent on her.
Old Master Bai's eyes suddenly shot a sharp look at Bai Qianmo.
"Qianmo, did you instigate your uncle and aunt to say those words?"
Bai Qianmo was taken aback when she was suddenly called out.
What does this have to do with her?
"Dad, how can you blame Qianmo?"
Gu Jueye, who had been silent until now, raised his deep eyes and looked at Old Master Bai.
His expression revealed a hint of displeasure.
Even knowing that the old man had been poisoned by a Gu poison and his consciousness was being controlled.
But hearing that he had wronged the little girl still made him feel uncomfortable.
"It was her doing. Ever since Xinrou moved in, she's been instigating Yitang to target Xinrou, and now she's trying to instigate you."
"Grandpa, you're getting senile! What does this have to do with Bai Qianmo? You're just bullying people, picking on the weak. Oh, I see, Bai Xinrou taught you that, didn't she?"
Bai Yitang's words made Bai Qianmo roll her eyes.
When did she become such a pushover?
"Bai Yitang, you're spouting nonsense! How could someone as wise as Grandpa Bai possibly listen to me?"
Bai Yitang sneered: "You know best whether it's true or not, Grandpa. I'm telling you this now: if you want to get rid of Bai Qianmo from the Bai family, you might as well get rid of me too, so I won't get in your way."
"Hmph, do you think I wouldn't dare?" Old Bai sneered.
"What are you afraid of? If you drive away our own grandchildren, all the family's assets will completely become outsiders' property. I think that's the ultimate goal of some people."
Zhang Cuiyan pointed at Bai Yitang's nose and cursed, "You brat, don't slander people. Who cares about your stuff? We don't want it at all. Be careful, or I'll sue you for defamation."
"Hehe, what are you feeling guilty about if you have no intention of doing anything? If you and your daughter really have nothing on your mind about the Bai family, then take out the twenty million check that my grandfather gave you, and then immediately go back to your room, pack your things, and get out of here. Don't be an eyesore in our Bai family all day long."
"You... fine, fine, Xinrou, I think there's no place for us here anymore. Even if you're kind-hearted and treat Grandpa Bai like your own grandfather, he has his own grandchildren. What are we? Why stay here and waste our energy? I think we should leave."
Bai Xinrou cried and sobbed uncontrollably.
"Bai Yitang, shut up! Apologize, apologize to your Aunt Zhang and Xinrou right now!" Old Bai's face was ashen.
"Why should I apologize if I did nothing wrong?"
"Fine, fine, you've gone too far! I see you don't want to stay in this house anymore, is that it?"
Bai Qianmo then spoke slowly and deliberately.
“Grandpa, Yitang is speaking up for me. I know you’re angry. If you’re going to punish someone, then punish me.”
Bai Yitang glared at Bai Qianmo with a look of disappointment and frustration.
"Bai Qianmo, what are you doing? Giving in now? You're making your loved ones suffer and your enemies rejoice. Are you trying to drive me crazy?"
He was indignant on her behalf, but this girl actually came out and admitted her mistake herself?
When did she become so easy to bully?
Bai Yitang was so angry that his heart, liver, spleen, stomach, and kidneys were all hurt. He was risking being kicked out of the Bai family to argue his case here.
Well, the girl chickened out instantly.
Bai Qianmo didn't explain anything, and looked meek and submissive.
Old Bai stared at her coldly and fiercely for a while.
"Considering that your attitude is somewhat sincere, I won't make you leave."
Old Bai took out his Bodhi seed prayer beads and slowly turned them, as if he were deep in thought.
Bai Qianmo's gaze was drawn to the string of Bodhi seed prayer beads, and a surge of rage rose in her calm eyes.
"However, to teach you a lesson, you will kneel in the ancestral hall today as punishment. You may come out when you admit your mistake."
"Grandpa, this is not fair! Why should Qianmo kneel in the ancestral hall? You are obviously showing favoritism!" Bai Yitang shouted.
Old Bai sneered, "Favoritism? You mean you also want to kneel in the ancestral hall? Fine, you can go with her."
"I..." Bai Yitang was speechless.
Damn, I originally wanted to say a few words in support of Bai Qianmo, but I ended up getting myself involved too.
Old Bai seemed completely unyielding. After Bai Kangcheng and Xu Hualan tried to persuade him a few times, Old Bai chased them all away.
Afterwards, Bai Lao was helped back to his room by Bai Xinrou and Zhang Cuiyan to catch up on his sleep.
"Bai Qianmo, are we really going to kneel in the ancestral hall?"
Bai Qianmo stared thoughtfully at Bai Lao's departing figure.
Gu Jueye walked over and took her hand: "I'll stay with you!"
Bai Qianmo smiled at Gu Jueye: "Kneeling in the ancestral hall is fine!"
Gu Jueye seemed to understand the deeper meaning in Bai Qianmo's eyes, and he smiled as well.
The two of them left the living room hand in hand.
Bai Yitang scratched his head and said, "What's so great about kneeling in the ancestral hall? Have these two gone mad?"
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