A few days later, it was the death anniversary of the Bai Group couple.
Bai Shusu came together with Bai Chenlan. Dark clouds churned along the horizon; it was a rare rainy day, bringing waves of bone-chilling cold.
Bai Shusu wore a properly fitted black long dress, while Yu Yi stood behind her holding an umbrella. Bai Chenlan placed a bouquet of white chrysanthemums in front of the tombstone and looked at the photo of the Bai Group couple.
The woman in the photo had slender brows and a graceful, beautiful face—clearly a beauty. One could tell she looked very much like her. Her father had sharp, deep features and appeared gentle and refined. The two of them looked very well-matched. It had long been said that her parents were a model couple in A City, with a very strong relationship.
And yet they ended up with her—this domineering and unruly Eldest Miss.
As she looked at them, an inexplicable sadness rose in her heart, and her mood sank.
“Mom, Dad, I’ve brought Su Su to see you.”
In the rain, water slid down the edge of the umbrella, wetting half of the man’s shoulder.
Bai Shusu also felt that the original owner truly had been unreasonable. The Bai Family had adopted Bai Chenlan because she was unreliable, hoping she would have someone to rely on in the future, yet she had constantly targeted him because of it. However, Bai Chenlan had never blamed her and had always treated her like a younger sister. The Bai Family itself had few relatives, and the vast Bai Group had essentially been supported entirely by Bai Chenlan…
“Mom and Dad, rest assured. I will manage the Bai Group well, and I will also take good care of my sister,” Bai Chenlan said solemnly.
Bai Shusu stepped forward and gently touched the photo on the tombstone. The heaviness in her heart felt like a stone pressing down on her.
“Mom and Dad… don’t worry. Your daughter is doing well…”
Although she had transmigrated here and did not know where the original owner had gone, she had taken over someone else’s body. She felt she should do something in return.
“Brother treats me very well. From now on, I won’t be willful anymore.”
Bai Chenlan looked at the expression on her face, and something stirred in his heart.
Bai Shusu’s eyes turned red, and she whispered through slight sobs, “Brother, don’t worry. I won’t go against you anymore. You take good care of the Bai Group, and I’ll properly be my Eldest Miss!”
I’ll just make money for myself!
She looked as if she had made a huge sacrifice…
Bai Chenlan immediately withdrew even that trace of emotion, as if remembering something. A faint smile appeared in his eyes.
“Mom and Dad, I’ve found the person in my life…”
“Next time, I’ll bring her to see you.”
Bai Shusu thought that without her, the biggest obstacle, their progress would indeed be fast…
The rain grew heavier and heavier. Just before leaving the cemetery, Bai Shusu turned back. The sky was covered in mist and heavy gray clouds.
Although I’m not your daughter, I will still do my best to protect the Bai Group, and to protect Bai Chenlan…
I will let him avoid the tragedies written in the novel, and live a lifetime with the person he loves.
In the real world, she had come from a dysfunctional family and had not experienced much parental affection. Now that she had a brother who cared about her, she cherished it very much.
On the way back to the Bai Mansion, Bai Chenlan handed her a document.
“What is this?”
Bai Chenlan adjusted his glasses. “After careful consideration, although the Bai Group can ensure you never worry about food or clothing for the rest of your life, the Bai Family has never produced useless descendants for generations…”
Bai Shusu looked at his serious expression and felt her heart rise to her throat.
So?
“So I decided you need to prove yourself. I will cut off all your cards. Within one month, all your assets under your name will be temporarily frozen. You will have to solve your own living expenses. I will provide you with an apartment.”
What?!
“Brother…” she called out, hoping to awaken his last trace of sibling affection.
He opened the document. “If you complete it, forty percent of the Bai Group’s shares will be transferred to your name…”
!!!
“Why?!”
“This is not only my decision, but also the decision of the board of directors.”
He was not originally a blood member of the Bai Family. Bai Shusu understood that her recent actions had likely affected the Bai Group’s stock price. Some people were dissatisfied with her, but since she was the Bai Family’s only bloodline, pressure had been placed on Bai Chenlan. Bai Chenlan was also trying to protect her…
“Is there room for discussion?”
A glance from him made her feel a pressure similar to what she felt from Qin Jindu.
Bai Shusu looked at the contract for the 40% shares and tried to steady herself. One month of struggle for a lifetime of comfort…
“Brother, you’re about to lose your beautiful and charming sister…” she signed the contract, nearly in tears.
After sending her to the apartment, Bai Chenlan personally opened the car door for her. “Go on. From now on, I am no longer your brother. I hope I can see your whole body in one piece in a month.”
He could not interfere with anything regarding her during this month.
Bai Shusu hugged Yu Yi tightly. How cruel!
Tonight, she was definitely going to report him in the group chat!!!
“Sister Yi, you can go back…” she said. She could barely take care of herself now, let alone someone else…
Although Qin Jindu had cured her poison and removed surveillance on her, he still left Yu Yi by her side, likely to ensure her safety. She was useful to him.
“Miss Bai, please rest assured. I have already reported to sir that I can take care of my own basic needs,” Yu Yi said with a very standard smile.
Bai Shusu suddenly had an idea.
“But—”
“However, that does not include you.”
Bai Shusu looked at the dark sky. It felt fittingly symbolic.
She probably wouldn’t survive to the end of the story—she might not even survive this one month.
She had only been the Eldest Miss for a few days…
Wasn’t this just relocating somewhere else to beg for food?!
She collapsed dramatically on the sofa and wailed for a long time. Yu Yi’s expression instantly changed as she secretly sent a message to Cui Mu—
【Sir, really no action?】
【No】
Logically, this should have been the perfect chance for him to act.
【Probably doesn’t want too many people to know about their relationship】
【Protect Miss Bai well】
【Understood】
It was also true that their sir had many enemies, and the timing was not yet right. They had not caught “Lun” yet…
That day when their sir held Bai Shusu, she had seen it clearly. Their sir was cold and had never had women around him. Seeing emotions in his eyes had truly surprised her.
Bai Shusu lay slumped on the sofa and poked at the group chat.
Bai Shusu: Wuwuwu~
The first to respond was Lu Xiaoxiao—
What’s wrong, what’s wrong?
Ever since the Xu family went bankrupt, Lu Xiaoxiao had returned to the Lu family. The Lu family no longer dared to cause trouble, and her days had been very comfortable lately.
Bai Shusu: I’m resigning from my position. I’ll be gone for a whole month~ (crying)
Shen Qianyan: It’s okay, Su Su, I believe in you!
Lu Qinghe: Explain in detail. (looking)
Bai Shusu complained bitterly, burying her face in a pillow, utterly lifeless.
Lu Xiaoxiao: Su Su, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but your brother already spoke to me…
Bai Shusu: …
Shen Qianyan: Good luck!!
Lu Qinghe: I’m short a model here, want to come?
Bai Shusu: GET LOST!!!! @Lu Qinghe