Yes, he did say that, and he said it very clearly.
He didn't love her, and he loathed the marriage. The only connection between them was that they were two partners sharing their interests, nothing more.
How could I have forgotten? How could I have gone too far?
He's still delusional, thinking that one day he'll put his heart into him. How could that be possible? It's a complete joke.
Before the marriage, all the gifts and money given by the Xian family were handed over to her father and stepmother, and she didn't receive a single penny.
Yes, of course she used the Xian family's money quite a bit. She ate their food for several months, slept in such a comfortable bed and such a nice room for several months, wore so many beautiful new clothes, and was picked up and dropped off in luxury cars for several months. The Xian family even paid her tuition, various miscellaneous fees and material fees... Bai Xiaoruo will never forget any of those.
She will remember them all.
So, as a way of repaying her, what is there that I can't say, what is there that I can't do? Why be so sentimental? She's already his wife.
"I understand, I will listen to you."
Xuan Mingyu glanced around the living room. The first floor was bound to be crowded and noisy. Aunt Qin and Uncle Bi were from his grandparents' side. If they gave him a reason to say that he was really bullying Bai Xiaoruo, it would be hard to explain.
"Alright, go back to your room. Don't bother me while I'm working unless it's absolutely necessary."
"I...I understand." She wanted to say something more to him, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
Bai Xiaoruo bit her lower lip, lifted her skirt, and walked towards the second floor.
Sure enough, he still found her too much of an eyesore.
***
At 3 p.m., the makeup artist and stylist arrived at the new courtyard on time and went upstairs to dress up Bai Xiaoruo.
After an hour and a half of tedious makeup and hairstyling, Bai Xiaoruo, wearing the six-centimeter high heels specially prepared for her by the stylist, carefully walked downstairs, lifting her skirt.
Because of Sister Luo's rigorous training, Bai Xiaoruo had been walking, standing, and practicing sitting postures in high heels every day. Now she has gradually mastered the skills to avoid falling and can walk very steadily.
The hair didn't actually need much styling. The stylist braided two thin braids and tied them to the back of Bai Xiaoruo's head, with a small white diamond flower clipped at the junction. Her long, black hair was permed with curling irons and styling spray, and the slightly curled hair fell casually down her back, looking fresh, natural, and elegant.
Her face, which was originally bare of makeup, was now adorned with light makeup, making her even more charming and sweet compared to her bare face.
As she approached the first floor, she saw that Xian Mingyu had already changed into a sharp black handmade suit and was standing at the top of the stairs, waiting for her to come down.
Bai Xiaoruo was a little surprised. She hadn't seen him go back to his room. Where did he change his clothes and get his hair done?
"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up and come down!" Xuan Mingyu seemed a little impatient. He was used to doing things quickly, while Bai Xiaoruo was a slow starter and liked to take things slowly.
"Oh." Bai Xiaoruo quickened her pace downstairs, mustered her courage, and linked her arms with Xian Mingyu's.
He didn't shake her off, which was a tacit acceptance that she could hold his hand.
Like a beautiful couple, they walked out of the house and into the yard together. The car had been waiting at the door for a long time, and the bodyguards opened the car door for them.
Hsien Ming-yu thoughtfully held the top of the car door with his hand, urging her to bend down carefully, and got into the car first before getting in himself.
Sitting in the car, Xian Mingyu reached out and took Bai Xiaoruo's hand, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "When we get to Grandpa's, don't forget to show off all the etiquette and manners you've learned these past few days. Be a little more intimate with me."
Be closer? How close does it have to be to be considered closer?
She tried to muster her courage, but she was afraid that Xian Mingyu wouldn't cooperate, or what if he gave her a cold shoulder again?
"Then, will you listen to me?"
"Of course, as long as your request isn't unreasonable, I'll grant it."
"Well... let's make this clear first, you're not allowed to take advantage of me, and you're not allowed to glare at me or yell at me."
"Who wants to take advantage of you? Of course I won't yell at you in front of Grandpa, but if you dare to cause me trouble, don't blame me for being rude!"
"Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble. By the way, are all the people going to Grandpa's birthday party tonight your family?"
"The invitation has also been sent to your Bai family. Once you get there, you can have a proper reunion with them."
Speaking of the Bai family, Xian Mingyu still gritted his teeth.
That family of theirs is like a bottomless pit. If I hadn't been away on a business trip these past few days, Bai Minglei would have come to ask me for money every few days. Once, he even brought Song Meiyan along. The two of them talked about how pitiful and miserable they were in my office. Whether the Bai family wanted to buy a house or land, or any other reason they could think of, they all asked me for money in Bai Xiaoruo's name.
Xuan Mingyu was also extremely puzzled. Could it be that the Bai Group was about to go bankrupt?
They all really thought of him as a great philanthropist.
Of course, Xian Mingyu didn't want to give it. After giving the 20,000 yuan the first time, Bai Minglei seemed to have complained to his grandfather. Xian Zhengsen immediately called and instructed him that since the Bai family had raised Bai Xiaoruo for so many years, all their requests had to be granted. The power of the Xian family was not entirely in Xian Mingyu's hands. Since his grandfather said to give it, Xian Mingyu could only obey and do as he was told.
Although it was in Bai Xiaoruo's name, I never saw this little girl ask me for money. Gu Yao had been watching her for so many days, and all she did was go to school and go home. Unlike girls her age who love shopping, she stayed in her room every day, drawing or going downstairs to the yard to trim the flowers and water them.
Sometimes, Xuan Mingyu even doubted whether Bai Xiaoruo was really Bai Minglei's biological daughter. Her behavior was completely different from that family's.
However, this is also good, as it saves him a lot of trouble.
That's why he gradually lowered his guard against her and was willing to pretend to be a loving couple with her.
Compared to the disgust I felt when I first met her, she doesn't seem so annoying now.
***
The journey from the new courtyard to the old house of the Xian family was quite long, taking nearly two hours to reach the destination.
Because they were close relatives, and the arrival time differed from that of the invited guests, Xuan Mingyu specially brought Bai Xiaoruo over earlier.
Xian Shaodong and Fang Peiru arrived first and stood at the door to greet the guests. Old Master Xian and his wife, being elderly and unable to withstand the wind, sat inside chatting with relatives and friends who had arrived earlier.
From the moment she got off the bus, Bai Xiaoruo held tightly to Xian Mingyu's hand, walking with grace and poise, a smile on her face, completely unlike the timid and shy girl she usually was.
From afar, Fang Peiru saw her precious son approaching, but upon closer inspection, she noticed Bai Xiaoruo beside him and her expression instantly soured. Although it was the first time she had met this little girl, she didn't like her at all.
Seeing her brings bad luck!
The son's heart has probably been completely won over by this girl, otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to such a marriage.
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