Xu Hualan then turned her gaze toward Bai Xinrou.
"The old man is asleep. You should all go back to your rooms and rest."
"No need, I'll stay with Grandpa Bai. He'll always look for me when he wakes up." Bai Xinrou forced a smile.
Zhang Cuiyan chimed in, "Grandpa Bai can't live without Xinrou now. If he wakes up and can't see her, he'll get angry again."
We can't let Xu Hualan ruin such a good opportunity.
Xu Hualan chuckled lightly: "Xinrou is not a member of the Bai family after all, and she will leave sooner or later. The old man will need a period of time to adapt. I have taken care of the old man for more than 20 years, and I believe he will adapt soon."
“Mrs. Bai, but now the old man only recognizes Xinrou. Only our Xinrou can make the old man sleep and wake up on time. Since Xinrou stayed by the old man's side, to be fair, the old man has not been unconscious again these days, right?” Zhang Cuiyan said with a hint of pride.
It was because Xinrou was able to stabilize Bai Lao's condition that the Bai family could do nothing about them.
As long as they have Elder Bai as their backer, the mother and daughter are not afraid of anyone.
“Xinrou has indeed taken good care of my father during this time, and our Bai family is very grateful to her. However, Xinrou is not made of iron, and young people always need to have their own lives. Today, Zhao’s wife and I will take care of things here. You should go back and rest.” Xu Hualan’s tone became firmer, leaving no room for argument.
She walked straight to Old Bai's bedside and looked at him on the bed.
Subconsciously, he reached out and straightened the blanket that Zhang Cuiyan had pulled off.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Xu Hualan looked coldly at Zhang Cuiyan, her eyes flashing with a fierce light.
Zhang Cuiyan's heart skipped a beat, as if this woman had exposed her wrongdoings, leaving her completely exposed and with nowhere to hide.
Bai Xinrou knew Xu Hualan's capabilities and had heard that this first wife's family held a very powerful position.
It's best to avoid provoking this kind of person.
“Since Aunt Xu is going to stay with Grandpa Bai, I feel more at ease. Mom, let’s go first.”
Zhang Cuiyan felt uncomfortable under Xu Hualan's gaze. When Bai Xinrou called her, she snapped out of her daze and immediately followed Bai Xinrou out of the room.
Sister-in-law Zhao saw the two off and closed the door behind her.
Xu Hualan's expression changed immediately, and she turned around and said softly, "Dad!"
Grandpa Bai, who was lying on the bed, suddenly opened his eyes.
Xu Hualan stepped forward and carefully helped him up.
“That’s too dangerous. That mother and daughter have ill intentions. You’re with them every day. I’m afraid they might do something to you.”
At this moment, Old Bai's gaze seemed to have regained its former clarity, and he gave a cold laugh.
"As long as this old house hasn't been given to them, given their greed, they won't do anything to me. By the way, did Qianmo go to the ancestral hall?"
"I've already gone."
Bai Lao's expression became unfathomable.
"I hope she can find that thing."
Xu Hualan looked at Elder Bai with some confusion: "You made Qianmo kneel in the ancestral hall as punishment, but actually you wanted her to find something in the ancestral hall?"
Old Bai glanced cautiously at the closed door and said, "You'll find out when the time comes."
Seeing that Elder Bai didn't want to say more, Xu Hualan guessed that this matter was of utmost importance, and that the Bai family was not safe at the moment, unaware of how many eyes were watching them closely from the shadows.
Although it's unclear what their purpose was in targeting the Bai family, one can imagine that they must have something to ask for.
Bai Qianmo, Gu Jueye, and Bai Yitang sat in a row on the prayer mats in the ancestral hall, facing the door and staring at the sunlight outside.
Because it was in a shaded area, the yard was exceptionally bright, while the house remained dark.
The seven small holes in the roof now resembled seven lamps, illuminating the room and providing a sliver of light.
Looking at the clock hands turning on his wrist, Bai Yitang said, "It's almost noon, why hasn't the light shone through these seven holes yet?"
Bai Qianmo raised her head and looked at the light shining down from the seven holes.
Two hours later, the position of the beam had changed.
"It might take another hour," Gu Jueye deduced based on the speed at which the beam of light moved.
"Another hour? It's so cold in here I'm shivering. I'm afraid I'll catch a cold if I stay any longer."
"You're the one dressed the warmest among the three of us, how dare you say you're cold?" Bai Qianmo looked at Gu Jueye beside her.
She couldn't bear to see Gu Jueye stay here and freeze with her.
"Go back to the car and put on some clothes, or you'll really catch a cold."
"I'm fine." Gu Jueye held Bai Qianmo's hand.
"But why are your palms still so cold?"
"My hands and feet have been cold the whole time, so don't worry about me. Go to the car and put on some clothes, or I'll give your coat back to you." As Bai Qianmo spoke, she took off her coat and tried to put it on Gu Jueye.
But he refused her hand.
"I'll go change my clothes and bring you a bottle of hot water while I'm at it. Are you hungry? Do you want me to buy you something to eat nearby?"
"I'm not hungry, you go ahead."
"kindness!"
Gu Jueye stood up, and Bai Yitang hurriedly waved his little hand.
"Brother-in-law! I'm hungry. Can you bring me something to eat? I don't ask for much. There's a wonton shop at the entrance of our alley that makes really authentic wontons. Give me a big bowl of three-delicacy wontons. Oh, right, there's also a Wu Dalang pancake shop across the street. Give me two pork and scallion pancakes too. And also, bring me a hand warmer. I'm really freezing."
"So delicate?" Gu Jueye frowned.
Men usually get angry when they are told they are weak.
Bai Yitang's hair stood on end. But when he thought about who he was facing and weighed his own strength, he dejectedly withdrew his thorns.
Having gotten used to staying in heated rooms, being suddenly forced to come to a dark and cold place like an ancestral hall is really hard on the body.
"Hehe, I'm very weak, even weaker than a chick."
As long as it can be exchanged for food and supplies, who cares if it's weak or not?
Gu Jueye smiled and said, "You do have self-awareness."
Bai Yitang:......
He really is my brother-in-law! His mouth is just as vicious as Bai Qianmo's!
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