In the evening, when Bai Xiaoruo and Xian Mingyu were having dinner at the new hospital, a bodyguard brought Bai Xiaoruo's suitcase in.
"Young Madam, we've found your suitcase. Is this your suitcase? Is anything missing from it?"
"Wow, you guys are incredibly efficient!" Bai Xiaoru put down her chopsticks, got up, and walked towards her suitcase.
Xian Mingyu had someone put the box on the coffee table before opening it, so that she wouldn't be unable to squat down.
Bai Xiaoruo unzipped the zipper and counted the items inside. Everything was there, nothing was missing.
The bodyguard approached Xian Mingyu and whispered something in his ear.
"Is that so?"
“We don’t know who those people are, and we are still investigating. According to the taxi driver, he drove off because he was too scared and forgot that the young lady’s suitcase was still in the trunk.”
"Yes, continue investigating. We can't let any clue slip by."
He wanted to see just how audacious they were to dare to mess with the Xian family. Fortunately, Bai Xiaoruo and her unborn child were unharmed today; otherwise, those people wouldn't be spared even if they died a thousand times over.
"yes."
Xia Xia helped Bai Xiaoru carry her suitcase upstairs, and Xuan Mingyu pulled Bai Xiaoru back to her seat to eat.
"Eat more."
He added several more pieces of mushroom to her bowl, knowing she loved them, and made a large plate of them especially for her.
"Mmm." Bai Xiaoruo took the chopsticks and stuffed one piece after another into her mouth, filling her little mouth to the brim, looking extremely satisfied.
Mushrooms are so delicious!
***
After having dinner with Bai Xiaoruo, Xuan Mingyu went out again after a phone call from Gu Yao.
She didn't know when he would be back, nor did he say anything explicitly. Before she left, he just told her to rest early and not to wait for him.
Bai Xiaoruo stood on the balcony of her room, watching Xuan Mingyu hurriedly leave the courtyard, get into his car, and be followed by three bodyguards.
It turns out he really was that busy; he only spent a few hours with her before having to leave again.
However, at least in L City, she could see him anytime, and everything here was familiar, so Bai Xiaoruo wouldn't feel so reserved.
She turned and went back to her room, then used her phone to call Ji Shushu.
Although I couldn't find those news articles myself, Ji Shushu, who had been staying in L City, should know something.
[Hey, Xiaobai, are you back?]
"Yes, I just arrived today. How did you know I was back?"
[Do you think I don't know you? If you were in the US, would you even bother making long-distance calls to me just to save on phone bills?]
"Okay, stop talking about me. I called you because I have something important to ask you."
[Serious business? What serious business? Let's talk about it when we meet. My brother and I are eating out right now, do you want to come over and join us?]
Is Ziqian here too?
But... Bai Xiaoruo craned her neck to look downstairs.
Sigh, that kind of thing just happened this morning. After Xian Mingyu found out, he not only increased the number of people protecting this place, but also ordered her not to go out at night.
Even stepping out of the room is watched; this is the only place where I feel truly free.
"Next time, I've already eaten... Shushu, if you know the things I'm about to ask you, you must tell me the truth."
[Okay, I'll tell you the truth. What exactly do you want to ask? Why are you being so mysterious?]
"Shushu... are you aware that the Bai family is facing bankruptcy?"
[Huh? This...this...] Ji Shushu was startled. Why would Bai Xiaoruo suddenly ask her this...? She stammered, unsure whether she should continue.
"Shushu, you must know, right? Please, tell me, what exactly happened?"
[No, no... I, how would I know about that kind of thing? I don't associate with anyone else in your family except you.]
"Shushu, we've been friends for so many years. I can tell you're lying just by listening to you. Don't lie to me. You know perfectly well."
[I...oh dear, how am I supposed to explain this...] Ji Shushu and Ji Ziqian made an excuse about having stomach aches and needing to go to the bathroom, then hid inside before continuing their call with Bai Xiaoruo. [Xiaobai, if I tell you the truth, you two can't have a fight, and you can't tell Xian Mingyu that I told you.]
"Why did we have a disagreement? I don't quite understand what you mean."
[Well... I'm not entirely sure about this either. Gu Yao told me this the other day... The Bai family is practically bankrupt right now. Several factories were suddenly acquired by Qingxian, and your father, Bai Minglei, is facing huge debts. The Bai Group is practically an empty shell now. Many people have left, scattered, and several unpaid workers even held banners and shouted outside your house. Anyway, the Bai family is in a very difficult situation.]
"What did you say? No, Qingxian and the Bai Group have absolutely no connection. Why would Qingxian acquire the Bai Group's factory?"
[I don't know either. I just heard Gu Yao mention it casually. When I asked him further, he wouldn't tell me... I'm sorry, Xiaobai, this is all I can tell you. Please don't tell Xuan Mingyu that I told you this... I think he might have his reasons for not telling you.]
What's his predicament? What's his predicament?
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