Bai Ruoxue glanced at her younger sister beside her, seemingly unwilling to discuss these matters in front of her.
After all, that person had once been their third grandfather.
But Bai Qingci remained calm.
"Sister. They are no longer our relatives."
“I have no feelings for them either.”
Bai Ruoxue sighed and nodded.
Then she continued the topic she had been discussing with Chen Fan.
“I gave him a choice, but he didn’t give me a direct answer.”
Do you think he will agree?
Chen Fan nodded.
He will agree.
"Assuming... as long as you're not stupid."
The entire third branch of the Bai family is embroiled in scandals, and with the second branch of the Bai family also under investigation and many people taken away, they are overwhelmed with their own problems.
If Bai Jingming weren't so foolish, he should understand how to make the right choice.
Of course, unless he firmly believes that the second wife can still turn the tables.
What are your plans next?
Bai Ruoxue: "I need to contact a few board members first."
“Their votes are very important to me. Only by taking them down can I vote to remove Bai Yaowu from office.”
"Do you need any help?"
Bai Ruoxue quickly shook her head.
"No need. I can handle this myself."
“You have helped my sister and me a lot. I am very grateful.”
Chen Fan laughed and said, "Don't say that, we're friends."
"However, there's something I need to remind you of again. Don't let hatred cloud your judgment. If you want to take over the position of head of the Bai family, some compromises are necessary, and you have to back down when necessary."
Bai Ruoxue nodded.
“I understand. It’s nothing more than a reshuffling of the board and an exchange of interests. I’ve been exposed to this since I was a child, and I know very well how to deal with these people.”
"The most urgent task is to secure the position of head of the family."
"As for hatred, there are some people I can make concessions to, but there are some people... who must be punished."
Chen Fan shrugged and said nothing.
After all, this is a family matter for the Bai family, and he can't interfere too much.
However, one can imagine the hatred Bai Ruoxue felt towards these people.
Once she becomes the head of the family, she will definitely have ways to slowly deal with these people.
Over several years, they gradually concentrated all power in their own hands, forced the old guards to retire, and made the young people relinquish all power, gradually marginalizing them.
Give them a good talking-to, punish them when necessary.
It is estimated that within a few years, Bai Ruoxue will be able to completely control the entire Bai family.
However, it is too early to say this now.
Her first hurdle is getting past the second branch of the Bai family.
After dinner, Chen Fan stayed for another half hour, chatting with the two sisters for a while, before getting up to say goodbye.
"You two have just met, you must have a lot to talk about."
"You two have a good talk tonight. I'll be going back to Yunhai tomorrow afternoon."
Bai Qingci hesitated for a moment and said softly, "I... want to stay and keep my sister company."
"no."
Bai Ruoxue immediately objected.
"Qingci, the capital is very dangerous right now. I can't guarantee your safety if you stay."
“You must return to Yunhai. Only when your safety is guaranteed can I completely let go of my burdens and focus on fighting those people.”
Bai Qingci, however, held her sister's hand and pleaded, "Sister, please let me stay with you."
"You've shouldered so many burdens these past two years all by yourself. After the Bai family's eldest branch was driven out, you also had to find a way to support this large group of people."
"I want to help, but I don't know how."
"Sister, let me stay with you this time. Even if I can't help, I can always be by your side whenever you need me."
Bai Ruoxue shook her head again.
"no."
"Qingci, listen to me. I promise you, once things are settled in the capital, I will rush to Yunhai to reunite with you."
Seeing that her younger sister wanted to say something, Bai Ruoxue immediately gave Chen Fan a wink.
Chen Fan could only manage a wry smile.
"Actually, we can understand her feelings..."
Bai Ruoxue immediately glared at her. "I just gave you a look and told you to persuade her, but who told you to say that?"
Unexpectedly, Chen Fan then changed the subject.
"However, what your sister said makes sense."
"The struggle is about to intensify, and it's hard to guarantee that those people won't take risks."
"So, it is indeed dangerous for you to stay."
Seeing that Chen Fan had said so, Bai Qingci reluctantly spoke softly.
"Sis, you have to promise me you'll take good care of yourself."
"Let it go. I'm fine."
Chen Fan laughed and said, "Alright. You two have a good chat. I'll head back first."
"I'll see you off."
Bai Ruoxue told her sister, "You wait at home. I'll see him off."
"Um."
Accompanying Chen Fan into the elevator, the two stood together, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.
"you……"
Almost open your mouth with a different sound.
Chen Fan smiled to himself.
How have you been lately?
Bai Ruoxue nodded: "It's nice to be out there alone, but I'm not used to the food in foreign countries."
"And you? You must be very happy lately."
“You’re a big star now.”
Chen Fan laughed and said, "It's just something I'm doing casually."
"Really just playing around?" Bai Ruoxue looked up at Chen Fan.
"Are you sure this isn't just for a specific woman?"
Chen Fan immediately laughed it off and changed the subject.
"How could that be? I was just bored and casually dabbled in this field."
Bai Ruoxue snorted twice, her meaning clearly that she saw through him but wouldn't expose him. This made Chen Fan blush.
After going downstairs, Chen Fan waved to Bai Ruoxue.
"Let's go back."
"Contact me anytime if you need anything."
Bai Ruoxue nodded, hesitated for a moment, and whispered.
"if……"
"Little 뀞!"
Upon hearing a bodyguard shout, Chen Fan rushed over almost immediately and tackled Bai Ruoxue to the ground.
Bang!
At that moment, a bullet struck the wall where Bai Ruoxue had just been standing, sending up a shower of cement debris.
"Protect the boss."
At a command.
Chen Fan and Bai Ruoxue immediately took action, with members of the secret guard squad rushing into the residential area to pursue the assassins hiding in the shadows.
Several bodyguards rushed over quickly and formed a human wall to block Chen Fan and Bai Ruoxue.
Fire the gun.
Bai Ruoxue lay on the bed, her head buzzing.
A blank page.
The only scene was when Chen Fanchao rushed up to him without hesitation and tackled him to the ground.
Are you alright?
Chen Fan lay on top of Bai Ruoxue, his hands gripping her arms.
"Are you alright? Bai Ruoxue, are you hurt?"
"I...I'm fine."
After a long while, Bai Ruoxue finally spoke softly.
The next second...
Bang!
Another bullet.
It struck directly at one of the guards blocking the way for the two men.
The man swayed, clutching his chest as he slowly collapsed to the ground.
The others quickly reorganized the human wall.
"Quick! Get inside the building."
Chen Fan didn't know where the gunman was, so he could only ask Zhang Shun for help, and together they dragged Bai Ruoxue into the building.
Bang! Bang!
At that distance of just a few steps, the gunman's bullet followed, shattering the glass door and window. A spray of debris rose from behind Chen Fan's feet.
It almost hit Chen Fan.
"The Bai family!"
Bai Ruoxue was somewhat surprised and shocked.
"They actually dared to take action directly in a residential area."
"These people have completely gone mad."
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