As soon as Bai Ruoxue left, Bai Jingming angrily grabbed the teacup in front of him and smashed it on the ground.
"asshole!"
After cursing for a while, I looked up and realized that my driver was still there.
"You actually dare to stay here?"
The driver remained completely calm.
"I need to stay here and keep an eye on the actions you have taken."
A murderous glint flashed in Bai Jingming's eyes.
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
The driver shrugged.
"My life is worthless."
"Moreover, Miss Ge promised me that as soon as I die, she will immediately send me all the dirt on the people in the third branch of the family."
"Third Master, have you thought this through? Is it really worth it to exchange the lives of so many people from the Third Branch for my life?"
Bai Jingming, somewhat exasperated, jabbed the other man's shoulder hard with his cane.
When exactly did you betray me?
The driver lowered his head and remained silent for a few seconds.
"last year."
"Why?"
Bai Jingming coldly retorted, "Have I not been good enough to you? You've worked for me all these years, have I ever mistreated you?"
The driver remained completely calm.
"Back then, I was chosen by the Second Master to join the Bai family's third branch, so in that respect, I should be considered a member of the third branch. Also..."
"The third branch of the Bai family can't save the Bai family. I advise you to reconsider carefully."
Bai Jingming's pupils contracted, and he stared at his driver with disbelief.
"You...you're actually one of Bai Lao Er's men?"
"Could it be that... Bai Lao Er has been suspicious of us for many years?"
The driver didn't answer the question directly, but instead offered a reminder.
"Instead of worrying about that, why don't you first concern yourself with how the third wife will choose sides after she arrives?"
Bai Jingming was trembling with anger, yet there was nothing he could do.
In the end, all he could do was stab the cane hard.
He understood that the time had come when he had to make a choice.
He now faces two choices.
First, inform Bai Yaowu of Bai Ruoxue's return and unite with the second branch of the family to deal with Bai Ruoxue.
We will strive to completely eradicate the entire 꺶房 (Gyeongbok) lineage this time.
Second, surrender to Bai Ruoxue and use the Bai family's third branch's secrets and voting rights to get Bai Ruoxue to give the Bai family's third branch leniency.
Bai Jingming didn't want to choose either of the two options.
If it were a few years ago, his first choice would have been to tell Bai Yaowu without hesitation that Bai Ruoxue had returned.
After all, the second and third wives were allies; it was only through their alliance that the Bai family's branch was driven out.
But now, the investigation team has arrived. The second and third wives are all living in fear.
Bai Yaowu is preoccupied with his own problems, and it's uncertain whether he can even help the Bai family overcome this crisis.
At this point, Zi went to the other party to discuss cooperation in targeting Bai Ruoxue...
Bai Jingming didn't think Bai Yaowu would agree.
He didn't believe the other party had the audacity to attempt an assassination right under the noses of the investigation team.
However, if they choose to cooperate with Bai Ruoxue.
The other party has something on their side that they can use against them.
The only hope is that Bai Ruoxue will get married and then let the Bai family's third branch off.
This feeling of unease, as if a sharp sword were constantly hanging over his head, made him even more uncomfortable.
However, Bai Jingming himself was well aware that it was impossible to remain neutral.
The time has come for us to make a choice.
...
After arriving from Mingyue Club, Bai Ruoxue drove all the way into the Third Ring Road.
Looking at the familiar night view before her, Bai Ruoxue felt a sense of déjà vu.
This city was once the place where I grew up.
But now, everything has changed.
Although I've only been away for a little over two years, it feels like I've lived here my whole life.
The car finally drove into a residential area and stopped in front of a building.
The car door opened, and Bai Ruoxue stepped out, her gaze falling upon several figures standing on the building.
Bai Ruoxue recognized one of the people in the photo: Chen Fan's driver, Zhang Shun.
When Zhang Shun saw Bai Ruoxue, he merely nodded slightly in greeting.
"The boss is already upstairs."
Bai Ruoxue didn't say anything, but followed her bodyguard into the building and took the elevator upstairs.
This is the apartment complex that Bai Qingci rented when she was alone in Beijing after Bai Ruoxue left.
However, after Bai Qingci left Yunhai, Chen Fan had this place rented out again and kept it as an intelligence location for his secret guards in the capital.
Standing at the door, Bai Ruoxue was somewhat excited.
Take a deep breath.
Lift up and press the doorbell.
She heard footsteps inside.
The door opened.
The first thing that catches the eye is a familiar face.
Even though it had been a long time since they last met, this face had appeared countless times in her memories and dreams.
You can imagine how excited Bai Ruoxue would be if they met again.
However, she controlled her emotions very well.
"sister……"
Bai Ruoxue trembled and looked up into the room.
A figure quickly ran up behind Chen Fan.
Bai Ruoxue could no longer control her emotions and hurriedly went to greet her.
The two sisters embraced each other excitedly, tears streaming down their faces.
Since the incident at the Bai family's residence, the two sisters have not seen each other again.
"Sis, you've lost weight."
Bai Qingci excitedly grabbed her sister's clothes and examined them carefully.
Bai Ruoxue then smiled through her tears, "I'm so happy to see you."
He turned to look at Chen Fan beside him.
"Thanks!"
Chen Fan smiled and shrugged.
There's no need for thanks between friends.
The Bai Ruoxue sisters exchanged a glance, then smiled and hugged each other again.
Chen Fan retreated to the living room and joked with a smile.
“If you two keep standing here hugging like this, dinner will get cold.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Qingci excitedly pulled her sister's hand and headed towards the restaurant.
"Sister, come quickly, we've prepared a whole table of food."
“These three dishes were made by me, and these three dishes were made by Chen Fan.”
Bai Ruoxue asked with a hint of surprise, "You can cook now?"
Bai Qingci smiled smugly: "I live alone, so I have to learn to take care of myself."
Chen Fan smiled and reminded him, "Alright. Stop chatting for now. Hurry up and change your clothes and take a shower. We can eat and chat at home."
Bai Ruoxue smiled, then walked to the door to change her shoes, took off her jacket, and went to the bathroom to wash up.
I haven't felt this way in many years.
She had already gotten used to eating alone, sleeping alone, and handling all sorts of things alone...
She hadn't experienced this feeling of family and friends sitting together, chatting and laughing, filled with the warmth of home... for a long time.
Chen Fan magically produced a bottle of red wine.
"To celebrate your reunion, how about we have some drinks tonight?"
The two sisters smiled and didn't object.
Chen Fan poured red wine for the three of them before raising his glass.
"Come on, let's drink this first cup to welcome Bai Ruoxue back from the country."
The two sisters were amused and clinked their glasses together.
After taking a small sip of red wine, Bai Qingci couldn't wait to speak.
"Sister, please try these dishes. I made them especially for you. They are all your favorite foods."
Bai Ruoxue smiled and picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks, but instead of commenting on the taste, she turned to look at Chen Fan.
"I met with Bai Jingming from the third branch of the Bai family before I came here."
Chen Fan didn't seem to care.
"So? Has the other party agreed to cooperate?"
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