Bai Xiuye sensed something was amiss before even entering the house. He saw Yin Yali rushing out in her shoes, looking very enthusiastic, as if some great joy had happened.
Bai Qin followed closely behind, seemingly worried about his stepmother. The exact reason was unclear, but it gave the impression that he was protecting the woman in front of him, afraid she might fall.
From the moment Bai Qin married Yin Yali, he had many complaints about her. Now, it seems the family is harmonious. Bai Xiuye's wrinkles became more pronounced with his smile, but he looked much younger.
Just as he was preparing to face the situation with a cheerful attitude, Yin Yali slipped and nearly fell to the ground. Bai Xiuye reacted quickly and caught her before she fell.
The woman nestled in his arms and began to fawn over him, asking questions like if he had eaten and if he was tired. Although he sensed something was off about her, she was still his wife, so he didn't suspect anything.
“Father, I have locked Deng Wei and another female comrade in the warehouse. I have something to tell you.”
As soon as Bai Qin finished speaking, Bai Xiuye's expression changed visibly. His face fell, and he said, looking extremely angry:
“That’s your sister, not a criminal. Why are you locking her up? Release her immediately, apologize sincerely, and once she forgives you, this matter will be over. Otherwise, you’ll face the family rules.”
Bai Xiuye was enraged, and even Yin Yali in his arms suffered as a result. He pulled the woman aside and pointed at his son.
This kid never stops causing trouble whenever he comes home. Just the other day, he was saying something about not forcing people to admit to crimes they didn't commit, and he deliberately brought up the matter of Jiang Yu's clothing store. I don't know what kind of ideological education he's received all these years, insisting on being such a fair and honest person.
It's not that there's anything wrong with doing this, it's just that sometimes you can be less strict for the sake of your family. Now look what's happened, even his own sister has been locked up.
Even if the two didn't grow up together, what he did is still unacceptable.
"She is not my sister."
Bai Qin, upright and righteous, spoke these words without batting an eye. He already knew the whole story, and now no matter who tried to distort the truth, it wouldn't work.
"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuye assumed his son was just picking a fight again, having heard some nonsense somewhere. His son hadn't been friendly from the first moment he met Deng Wei. Now, nothing he said mattered; he simply believed the boy was looking for trouble.
"Whether she's lying or not, you'll know once you meet her and ask her yourself."
Bai Qin was very confident; his expression was extremely solemn, giving the impression that this was indeed the case. Bai Xiuye glanced at him, then at Yin Yali, and seeing the woman's hesitant expression, slowly said:
“If you have something to say, go inside and say it. Don’t embarrass yourself here. If someone hears us, you might not be ashamed, but I certainly am.”
After speaking, Bai Xiuye went inside without hesitation. Bai Qin strode after him, and the woman behind him, seeing this, followed timidly, her heart pounding with anxiety.
Now it's all over no matter what you do. You can only pray that Bai Xiuye will not believe him because he has spent so much time with Deng Wei and Bai Qin doesn't get along with him.
In the living room, the man sat on a chaise lounge facing the door, looking at his son with a serious expression. Bai Qin didn't waste any words and ordered someone to bring Deng Wei and Jiang Meier from the garage in.
The two of them went weak in the knees when they saw Bai Xiuye as soon as they entered the room.
"Father~"
Deng Wei's eyes were brimming with tears, her face delicate and fragile. In her view, as long as the expression was appropriate, there was nothing more to say about the rest. Whether you believe it or not, you couldn't afford to be too embarrassed.
Let Bai Qin say whatever he wants; there's no real evidence anyway. As long as he stubbornly refuses to admit it, it's worth a shot.
"What are you doing? Untie her at once! How dare you tie up the young lady? Don't you have a death wish?"
Bai Xiuye couldn't bear to see his 'daughter' cry. She had endured unimaginable suffering during those years of being sold, and now, back in her own home, she was still suffering. Who could bear to see her like this?
"this..."
Just as the servants were about to follow Mr. Bai's instructions, Bai Qin stopped them in time.
"The amulet was given to her by this woman next to her. The two of them conspired to stage this family reunion. She is not your daughter at all. My sister is someone else."
Bai Qin looked at his father with a disappointed expression. "Wait, has he been drugged with some kind of spell lately? He can't even see such an obvious difference."
I don't know if it's truly for the good of my daughter, or if I just want to find a substitute.
“Brother, we are siblings from the same mother. What you’re saying is really hurtful. I met this woman by chance when I was out, and she’s not like what you’re describing at all.”
Upon hearing Bai Xiuye return home, Deng Wei had already given Jiang Meier instructions. To survive, she had to cooperate with her act. Otherwise, both of them would die.
Jiang Meier was frightened and completely believed the woman's words. She lost her earlier arrogance.
"You're saying this woman gave Weiwei her lucky charm? What? You think she's not your sister, and the woman next to her is?"
Bai Xiuye found it absurd; that woman, whether in terms of knowledge or appearance, was inferior to Deng Wei.
“You may not know who she is, but you should know this woman’s sister, Comrade Shen Ying’s wife, Jiang Yu, right? This woman stole Jiang Yu’s amulet and gave it to this woman to impersonate a relative.”
In Bai Qin's eyes, this woman was even more despicable than Deng Wei. He really didn't know what kind of mistreatment Jiang Yu had suffered in their family all those years ago, that she would even bring out something she had grown up with.
"Jiang Yu, it's Jiang Yu again. Your cousin Bai Ling has been the subject of gossip because of her. She was a woman I had high hopes for, but she even lied to you about the clothing store."
Her clothing store has already paid. If she wants any further compensation, just come to me. Don't say such pointless things again.
Bai Xiuye was so angry he nearly shattered the teacup on the table. In his view, anything related to Jiang Yu was bound to be bad.
He waved his hand, signaling the servants to untie Deng Wei. His actions clearly showed that he didn't believe Bai Qin's words at all.
Seeing this, Deng Wei knew she had won. Overjoyed, she looked at Bai Qin with a smug expression. She thought to herself: So what if he's my own daughter? In a crucial moment, doesn't he still trust me more?
“If you really want to find out the truth, then let’s do a paternity test. If there are any problems, I will take full responsibility for the consequences. Whether you want to kick me out of this family or I leave on my own, I will accept it.”
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