"Well, that's because... I was short of money at the time, so I asked Mingxin if I could borrow it first."
Bai Ruoxi didn't expect that Jiang Mingxin had laid a trap for her so long ago, just waiting for her lies to be exposed.
In a hurry, I could only think of a way out and make up an excuse.
Bai Dingxian breathed a sigh of relief. "So that's how it is. That's good. I can finally give Xing Haodong an explanation. And you, haven't you been spending too much lately? Just have enough clothes and shoes. Don't overbuy. You're my daughter after all. You should be frugal with your clothes. There are so many eyes watching you in the compound."
Bai Jiwen's expression also turned serious. "Yeah, what if someone suspects Dad of misbehaving because of your extravagant spending and reports him to the higher-ups? You're not a child anymore. You can't be so willful as before."
Bai Ruoxi nodded timidly, and for a moment she was unbelievably well-behaved.
But his fingers secretly grasped the bed sheet, trying to suppress the turmoil in his heart.
Why did the stepfather have to explain Jiang Mingxin's matter to Xing Haodong specifically?
Could it be that... they are really dating?
The jealousy in Bai Ruoxi's heart was like a poisonous ivy. No one knew when it sprouted, but it had been growing silently and tightly binding her heart.
"You should have a good rest. Dad and I will come to see you tomorrow." Bai Jiwen pulled Bai Ding out first and discussed what to do next.
I have to make some arrangements with the principal. If I give too little money, it will seem insincere, and if I give too much, it will be suspected of bribery. This is really a difficult matter.
Bai Dingxian said with a sad face, "I could only take out my favorite set of purple clay teapots, add 500 yuan, and give it to him."
Bai Jiwen also felt pained, "From now on, I really have to strictly control Ruoxi and not let her get into trouble again."
Thinking that he still had to explain to Xing Haodong, Bai Dingxian felt more and more headache. He went to the Public Security Bureau early the next morning and called Xing Haodong's mobile phone.
"Three months' suspension from school?" Xing Haodong couldn't help but chuckle after hearing what he said. "Is this considered a punishment?"
Bai Dingxian wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked tentatively, "What exactly do you want, niece? The school has already given her a serious warning, and it will follow her for the rest of her life."
Xing Haodong snorted coldly, "After a few years, when this matter has been gradually forgotten, Director Bai can find an opportunity and ask someone he knows in the Education Bureau to erase this record. It shouldn't be difficult."
"My dear nephew, you are such a joker. How could I do this?" Bai Dingxian shuddered guiltily.
Don't tell me, that's really what he planned.
Xing Haodong thought carefully for a while and suggested, "No matter how miserable Bai Ruoxi is, she still has you and the brothers Bai Jiwen and Bai Jiwu to back her up. But Jiang Mingxin has nothing and is helpless. I think you should give her a house."
"I heard Director Bai bought a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment two years ago, right near the Municipal Public Security Bureau. He's been sitting there ever since, right?"
Bai Dingxian was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time. Xing Haodong had even investigated his entire past!
He originally planned to buy this house for his eldest brother to get married in the future. Except for the eldest brother, Jiwu and Ruoxi didn't know about it.
"This, this is too..."
"If you can't bear to let her go, then I'll call the principal of No. 1 Middle School right now and ask him to expel Bai Ruoxi."
"No, no! My dear nephew, I'm glad you care so much about Mingxin, but no matter how beautiful she is, she's just a country girl. She's a world apart from you. You're so concerned about her now, but won't you still have to break up with her in the future?"
Using his house as compensation is really too sneaky!
Xing Haodong asked unhappily, "That's a private matter between Jiang Mingxin and me. What does it have to do with Director Bai?"
Bai Dingxian was in tears. If Bai Ruoxi was really fired, where would his face as the director be?
"Okay, okay, I'll give that house... to Jiang Mingxin."
"It's better to do it now than to wait for a day. Please bring your property certificate to the County Housing Authority at 2 pm this afternoon to complete the formalities. I will notify Mingxin to be there on time to receive your compensation."
Xing Haodong immediately called the principal's office of No. 1 Middle School and asked him to tell Jiang Mingxin to go to the Housing Authority to meet with Director Bai at 2 p.m. He also asked for half a day off for her.
Jiang Mingxin arrived at the Housing Authority in confusion and found that Bai Dingxian had arrived a long time ago, but his expression was solemn, as if he had a lot on his mind.
She greeted him as usual, neither humble nor arrogant: "Uncle Bai, you asked me to come here..."
"Let's go, let's quickly complete the formalities. I have to go to the city for a meeting later."
Bai Dingxian spoke weakly, and although he was smiling at her, his smile was obviously not as kind as before.
"Ruoxi was ignorant and framed you in front of the entire school. Although the matter has been clarified and I have reprimanded her, this matter cannot be let go. Consider this house as compensation from our Bai family. From now on, this matter is written off. Please don't hold it to heart."
What he meant was that you should never complain to Xing Haodong again.
He is going to lose all his fortune!
Jiang Mingxin blinked in surprise, "Uncle Bai, do you mean to give this house to me?"
"Yes, it's a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment in the newly renovated Hongxing Community next to the Public Security Bureau. It also comes with a large balcony, but we haven't had time to decorate it yet." Bai Dingxian reached out and touched the house title deed, his eyes filled with strong reluctance.
Seeing Jiang Mingxin's hesitation, he suddenly became eager.
This child has always been sensible and should refuse.
However, Jiang Mingxin was just moved to tears. After a moment's hesitation, he took the property title and walked towards the service window.
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