Bai Yan’s face turned the color of pig liver, and Mo Yi was not afraid at all.
Mo Yi had no relatives in the past, but after having Bai Ren, he understood what it felt like to face the feelings of the people who mattered to him. He had also fantasized countless times that if he had a family too, would he no longer be lonely, and could he, like everyone else, obtain happiness.
But now, when his own biological son was right here, yet he showed not a trace of concern and instead ran to another person’s home to work like an ox and a horse, in Mo Yi’s eyes, wasn’t that just sick.
Repaying kindness was not wrong, but did that conflict with caring about family?
Fine, how rude!
005 in his sea of consciousness was staring in dumbfounded silence, and Bai Ren beside him also turned his head in surprise, as if he were getting to know Mo Yi all over again.
But he discovered that this little fool, who was so sharp-tongued and stood up for him so fiercely, seemed to be even more to his liking!
Seeing such a Mo Yi, for some reason, Bai Ren, who had originally not planned to clash head-on with the Bai family, suddenly no longer wanted to hide his emotions.
For the first time since becoming an adult, he put on a cold face in front of Bai Yan and said, “There’s no need. I’m afraid this life of mine is not worth Father’s money. Xiao Mo is my lifesaver, I’ll repay him myself.”
As he spoke, he took hold of Mo Yi’s hand and pulled him to stand by his side.
At this, Bai Yan became even more furious. He had never imagined that Bai Ren would openly give him no face in front of everyone. But with Bai Yucheng and Ye Shishuang at the side, he could not lose his temper.
In his eyes, someone of Mo Yi’s lowly standing was not someone Bai Ren needed to take to heart at all. He did not want to give this little beggar an excuse to latch onto the Bai family. With a cold voice, he said, “Since you want to express your gratitude yourself, then do not go back to live in the Bai family.”
How could Bai Ren possibly not understand the meaning behind his words? He nodded and said, “That is only natural. Coincidentally, I also have a place to stay outside, so I won’t trouble Father to worry about it.”
Watching the father and son go head-to-head, Bai Yucheng grew somewhat anxious. Ye Shishuang sensed Bai Ren’s regard for Mo Yi and hurriedly stepped in to smooth things over. “We’re all family, why say anything about trouble or not trouble!”
“Uncle Yan, I know you’re worried about Bai Ren’s injuries. Seeing him hurt makes you feel bad, and you’re angry with him, but right now Bai Ren’s health is the most important thing, so please don’t keep scolding him.”
After saying that, she looked at Mo Yi with an expression full of gratitude. “Hello, may I call you Xiao Mo? I’m Ye Shishuang. Yucheng and I are especially grateful that you saved Bai Ren. If you don’t mind, please come as a guest to the Bai family, we’ll all go back together in a moment.”
After Ye Shishuang finished speaking, Bai Yucheng beside her also nodded in agreement.
It was just one more person, after all. Their Bai family could afford to support him. Besides, this was Bai Ren’s lifesaver, they ought to support him for a lifetime!
So he simply said, “You can come back to the Bai family with us!”, and settled the matter in one sentence. At this point, Bai Yan had no way to object either.
When Mo Yi heard this, he froze. He could feel that what these two people said was sincere, and that they really did want to invite him to the Bai family.
This was the first time he had felt such great goodwill from someone other than Bai Ren. One had to know that even Zhu Xiuya, though she was grateful that he had saved Bai Ren, had still carried quite a bit of scrutiny in her eyes at first.
Mo Yi asked 005 with some novelty, “Aren’t these two the male and female leads of the small world? Why are they being so enthusiastic toward me!”
He could not figure it out. By rights, the protagonist and the villain should stand on opposite sides, shouldn’t they? That was how it was acted out on television.
Faced with Mo Yi’s confusion, the system was not surprised and replied, “This is very normal. Under normal circumstances, the protagonists of a world are people with especially upright values who bring good influence to the small world. Otherwise, how could they be the protagonists!
“And besides, with a host here, Bai Ren may not necessarily become a villain either!”
005 spoke as it proudly wagged its tail, feeling that it was all because its host was impressive. Mo Yi’s mood also improved quite a bit. But with the two of them looking at him expectantly like that, he instead did not know what to say.
Seeing that his little fool’s attention had actually been drawn away by other people, Bai Ren felt very unhappy.
Especially since Xiao Mo was what he called him, and Ye Shishuang followed along and called him that too, this woman really was annoying!
However, as for the Bai family, he had also not gone back in a long time. Since Bai Yan disliked returning so much, then he would insist on going back. Anyway, seeing that old fellow unhappy made his own anger smooth out.
And so, just like that, the group quickly left the airport and arrived at the Bai family’s old residence. But just after entering the doorway, everyone heard bursts of laughter coming from the living room.
After entering the old residence, they saw Madam Bai sitting together with two young men, chatting and laughing.
“You’re back already!”
The woman, advanced in years yet still strikingly graceful, stood up, smoothed her carefully arranged hair, and walked over elegantly.
“Mother.” Bai Yucheng called out, glancing at the two men on the sofa, who also stood up.
These two men were not particularly outstanding in looks, but they were both dressed up in a presentable manner.
One of them had features somewhat similar to Madam Bai’s. He looked slightly feminine, and his lips were very thin. It was exactly the reborn Jiang Mingda.
The other had such ordinary looks that he was impossible to remember, with a short and fat build, but his small eyes were full of calculation. He was Liu Fu, the son of the main branch of the Liu family.
The old master of the Liu family was already elderly and in failing health. It was said that Liu Fu would be the next head of the Liu family.
Seeing Jiang Mingda come over, Bai Yucheng subconsciously furrowed his brows slightly.
The Jiang family was nothing more than a small family. Back then, Madam Bai and Father Bai had married for love, and after the marriage, the Jiang family had also benefited, relying on the Bai family all these years.
Two years ago, Jiang Mingda had taken over the Jiang family. Although he was said to be the Jiang family head, in reality he could also be considered someone working under Bai Yucheng.
Bai Yucheng had always disliked this cousin of his. This person was not very honest, and in the past he always caused quite a few troubles.
Recently, for some reason, he had suddenly become much more steady and had even made several big projects happen, some of which he had even snatched directly from the Bai family. Even so, that was still something Mother praised him for every day.
Bai Yucheng did not mind one or two projects occasionally, but he still felt that something was not right.
As for the Liu Fu beside Jiang Mingda, Bai Yucheng naturally also recognized him. He was considered one of the strongest contenders to become the Liu family’s next head, and was also highly capable in business. It was just that his private character was not very good, with plenty of dirty deeds done behind people’s backs.
He did not know how these two people had gotten together, or why they had specially come to visit the Bai family today.
“Oh my, today Mingda specially brought his friend to see me. We were chatting so happily that I actually forgot the time for a moment. Tonight, everyone should just stay here for dinner.”
Madam Bai smiled as she greeted them. Then she turned around and saw Bai Ren, who was being slowly pushed over in a wheelchair. Only then did the smile fade from her face, and with a somewhat sorrowful expression, she said, “You child, with such a big thing happening, how could you not even make a phone call home!”
“Is this leg really beyond help? What did the doctor say? Don’t worry, the Bai family will definitely find the best doctor for you!”
The woman’s expression was sad, and when she looked at Bai Ren, her sympathy was profound.
Bai Ren did not find this strange. Although Madam Bai had married into a wealthy family for many years, these years Bai Yan and Bai Yucheng had protected her very well, and she still retained her innocence, with rich emotions and a tendency to soften her heart easily.
But these feelings came quickly and went quickly too. If one were to say she felt deeply heartbroken for him, that was certainly not the case.
Otherwise, back when he had been beaten and scolded by Bai Yan many times, every time she encountered it, she would at most say a few light words, and had not done anything substantial.
Actually, thinking about it, when Bai Yucheng was very young and saw him being beaten, he had run over crying and making a fuss. After that, whenever Bai Yan wanted to lay hands on him, it was mostly done in secret.
Bai Ren did not think there was anything wrong with what Madam Bai did. To put it bluntly, he was just an outsider. Even back when he had gone abroad and left, Bai Yucheng had only been a little kid.
He did not care about Madam Bai’s attitude. Hearing this, he only smiled and said, “Thank you, Madam. I’m fine. I’ve recovered quite well these days, and sitting in a wheelchair actually isn’t that inconvenient. I’m already used to it.”
“How could you possibly be used to it.” Madam Bai sighed.
“Alright, Aunt, don’t be too sad either. That’s not good for your health.” Jiang Mingda came over and placed a hand on Madam Bai’s shoulder to comfort her.
Hearing this, Madam Bai took out a handkerchief and wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, then nodded. But she did not see that when Jiang Mingda looked at Bai Ren sitting in the wheelchair, his face carried mockery and delight.
This man, in his previous life, had relied on being by Bai Yucheng’s side to give him no face. Now, wasn’t he only able to become a crippled piece of trash. Someone like this, he believed, would soon be discarded by the Bai family.
Sensing the malice in Jiang Mingda’s eyes, Mo Yi, standing behind Bai Ren, immediately blocked in front of him.
Bai Ren was already so pitiful, he absolutely could not let anyone bully him again!!