chapter 90

Clever as the young Bai Weijin was, she was unable to compete against Du Meihua.

Under Du Meihua’s influence, Bai Hongbo regarded Bai Yinya, the downright good-for-nothing, as cute and unsophisticated, while Bai Weijin as adept at scheming.

“I’m also your daughter, but you always choose to trust Bai Yinya.” The voice of Bai Weijin became hoarse.

Bai Hongbo raised his head and took a good look at Bai Weijin.

She really took after her mother instead of him. Therefore, he was racked by guilt whenever her face came into view.

Her eyes closely resembled those of her mother, and only the look in them seemed more severe and less gentle.

She had grown up even before he realized that.

In fact, Bai Weijin and he, in his youth, were alike in many ways—both made a brilliant display of their talents in an aggressive way.

However, it was a long time since he gave his attention to the daughter or showed his love for her. He had neglected the child for ages.

It was too late to make up for it.

Bai Weijin didn’t come to recall how Bai Hongbo, as her father, had treated her in the past, for he only loved himself from start to finish.

A beloved child of him, Bai Yinya didn’t receive any aid from him when Zhao Lei forced her into a corner.

Bai Weijin had no intention of continuing the conversation.

According to her observation, Bai Hongbo had absolutely no inkling of where Du Meihua was. Bai Weijin decided to help recover the money Du Meihua had stolen away as a reward for his upbringing.

As for father-daughter affection, it never existed between them and would not.

Bai Weijin shot a glance at the dejected man and left without hesitation.

In a while, a sound came from behind:

“I am sorry.”

…

A slender girl rushed to give Bai Weijin a hug the moment she arrived home.

“Weijin!” She whimpered.

It was really hard for her to pull Gu Yeyu away.

Sobbing, the girl complained to Bai Weijin that Gu Yeze didn’t allow her to pay a visit these days.

“Gu Yeyu, snuggle up to your sister-in-law, and I’ll kick you out.”

Gu Yeze’s voice suddenly came from behind, scaring the girl out of Bai Weijin’s arms.

Bai Weijin patted her on the head, “Why are you here?”

No sooner had Bai Weijin opened her mouth than Gu Yeyu ran closer, “We’re going to Gu’s house. Grandma misses us very much. By the way, Jiran will also be there.”

Gu Yeyu gave Bai Weijin a wink.

Bai Weijin was immediately clear that the girl might have requested her grandma to invite Chu Jiran.

Gu Yeze got up, “Let’s go”. Meanwhile, he grabbed Gu Yeyu’s arm and dragged her aside.

They arrived at Gu’s house, to discover that Gu Yelin and Shi Qian parked there. At the sight of Gu Yeyu who always greeted her in a tepid manner seeming close to Bai Weijin, Shi Qian felt unhappy.

She got into the car and fetched a bag. Bai Weijin recognized at a glance it was a famous brand.

“Yeyu, sorry that I forgot to prepare a gift when you were back home, so I take this, for you.” Then she stuffed the bag into the hands of Gu Yeyu without giving her the opportunity to say no.

It was common for Gu Yeyu to use luxuries. She accepted the gift and threw it into Gu Yeze’s car, “Thank you”.

She even didn’t glance at the thing inside.

Shi Qian was pleased with the result and cast a triumphant glance at Bai Weijin.

‘Stupid thing.’

Bai Weijin thought.

Grandma Gu heard the sound of the engine but didn’t see them come in. So, she walked out to greet them.

“What are you doing? Why not come in?”

Gu Yeze stepped into the house first. At the sight of scratch marks on Bai Weijin’s hand, Grandma Gu asked in astonishment, “Weijin, what happened to your hand?”

Bai Weijin turned away to look at Gu Yeze.

He had asked others to keep her accident from Grandma Gu, for fear that the old lady would be anxious.

“All right, Grandma. I took a tumble on my way the other day.” Bai Weijin rolled down her sleeves to cover the wound.

Gu Yeyu chipped in, “It was careless of you to fall down on the ground, Weijin.”

Grandma Gu felt Bai Weijin wasn’t the careless kind, but she found no fault in their words, so she just called them in.

Shi Qian wished to speak, while Gu Yelin shook his head in disapproval.

It was inappropriate for them to make any utterance now.

Gu Yeyu was adept at enlivening the atmosphere, and Grandma Gu was in a good mood throughout the meal. She even did not criticize Shi Qian when the latter said something improper.

There came an uninvited guest.

Maid Wu came, “Mrs. Gu, the head of Bai family calls at our house.”

Bai Weijin paused. Gu Yeze frowned.

“Bai family? Which one?” Bai Weijin was confused.

Maid Wu smiled, “You must get muddled. It’s your family. Your dad comes.”

Grandma Gu replied hurriedly, “Show him in. There’s no need to ask for my approval.”

Gu Yeyu also got muddled.

‘Weijin’s dad treated her badly, didn’t he? How did he come here?’

“Grandma… No need for showing him in. I can go out and talk with him.”

“How can it be? Shutting the door on your dad is disrespect for you.” Maid Wu helped Grandma Gu up when she spoke.

Bai Weijin changed her countenance. She would like to say something more when Gu Yeze held her hand and shook his head.

“Wait and see,” he whispered into her ear.

“Why are you so nervous on hearing your father comes? Don’t you…” Shi Qian eventually seized an opportunity to make sarcastic comments.

“Shut up.”

Gu Yeze turned around, looking fierce. He tended to disdain to talk with Shi Qian, to find that she actually had the guts to offend Bai Weijin.

“Yeze, I’m afraid you shall take care of yourselves first,” uttered Gu Yelin.

“I can take care of my woman and throw the book at you in the meanwhile.” Gu Yeze gave him a glare, going out with Bai Weijin.

Grandma Gu was saying something at the door.

Bai Hongbo was totally different from how he looked this morning. He wore formal attire. His pupils dilated with shock when Bai Weijin came over.

It dawned on Bai Weijin that he went to Gu family for help but didn’t expect her to be here.