Chapter 781


    Chapter 781 Where To?


    No matter how much Shu Yanian struggled, she was eventually forced to sign the divorce agreement.


    An Xia didn''t sympathize with the woman, but as a woman herself, she couldn''t help but feel a bit sorry


    for her.


    On the other hand, she had a different view of Bai Yeqi. She never expected Bai Yeqi to be so devoted.


    "Although you and Yeqi have divorced, what''s yours will remain yours. We won''t take anything from


    you."


    An Xia nced at Bai Yunan, her eyes showing a hint of confusion. But she quickly understood that Bai


    Yunan wanted to y both sides.


    Having been a daughter-inw of the Bai family, Shu Yanian naturally wouldn''t be treated unfairly


    during the divorce. She would receive her share of the money and the house, but that wouldn''t stop


    them from suing her.


    The Bai family wouldn''t let Shu Yanian off easily. She would face imprisonment, and even if they gave


    her money, she wouldn''t be able to spend it.


    Shu Yanian sat there with a nk expression, not saying a word. It was evident that she had


    completely copsed.


    No one in the Bai family sympathized with her, and Bai Yeqi probably had his heart broken, which was


    why he went upstairs early.


    "Escort Miss Shu out," Bai Yunanmanded emotionlessly, and two of his men obliged at once,


    supporting Shu Yanian as she staggered out.


    An Xia sighed and heard Bai Jingshu say, "I''ll take An Xia back to rest."


    With that, Bai Jingshu pulled her up.


    Old Master Bai turned grim at once and mmed his hand on the armrest of the sofa, angrily saying,


    "Go back? Where to?"


    Bai Jingshu looked up at Old Master Bai indifferently and said, "To Lu Qinghan''s apartment. Our


    original n was to return to Yunzhou City today."


    At that, An Xia discreetly pinched his palm.


    She could sense that although Bai Jingshu''s tone was cold, there was some resentment as well.


    He didn''t want to live in the Bai Residence, but it didn''t mean that he should strain the rtionship.


    After all, they were family, bound by blood, and though they had some minor conflicts, they couldn''t cut


    ties with each other.


    Bai Jingshu, who rarely showed a strong attitude, became firm and resolute.


    He stood there, not speaking or moving.


    Old Master Bai was so angry that he was breathing heavily. Bai Mingxu''s countenance wasn''t looking


    any more pleasant either.


    Bai Yunan pondered for a moment and was about to speak when Bai Yeqi''s voice came from the stairs,


    "Stay at home. It''s more convenient."


    An Xia looked up in surprise and saw Bai Yeqi slowly walking toward them.


    Meanwhile, the astonishment on the faces of the others present was even more cautious than that of


    An Xia.


    Bai Yeqi approached slowly, his body still not fully recovered, his face pale, and his lips very faint,


    giving him a somewhat delicate appearance.


    He lowered his head and looked at Bai Mingxu. "Dad, you were willing to let me marry Shu Yanian back


    then, so why can''t you agree to Jingshu marrying Miss An? Moreover, Miss An is much better than Shu


    Yanian, isn''t she?"


    Although his words were devoided of emotions, the sarcasm was apparent.


    Bai Mingxu''s favoritism toward Bai Yeqi was no secret in the Bai family, but no one had ever stated it


    explicitly so openly.


    Bai Mingxu looked at him in astonishment, "Yeqi, you…"


    "Dad, you don''t really favor me intentionally. You just feel guilty about Yunan and Jingshu''s birth


    mother. When you face them, you feel guilty and awkward, but when you face me, you find a little


    bnce, so you deliberately favor me."


    Bai Yeqi usually kept a low profile at home and didn''t speak much. Nobody expected him to be the first


    to bring up the father-son rtionship.


    Bai Mingxu clenched and loosened his fists, "Yeqi, you''re exhausted."


    "Dad, is it so difficult for you to admit your mistakes? Haven''t you noticed that Jingshu and Yunan don''t


    want to return to this house anymore? Yunan rarely came home before Jingshu returned. Is this what


    you and Grandpa wanted?"


    Bai Yeqi''s expression remained calm as if he was talking about something insignificant, not about his


    own family.


    "Yeqi, go upstairs and rest." It was Bai Yunan who spoke, his tone firm.


    Strangely enough, Bai Yeqi said indifferently, "I''ll go rest."


    …


    Bai Yeqi''s words caused quite a stir in the family.


    Whether his words did anything, Bai Jingshu didn''t leave with An Xia again. Instead, they went upstairs


    together.


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    Once in the room, Bai Jingshu kissed An Xia and said, "Rest for a while. I''ll go prepare the bath for


    you."


    An Xia looked at his tired eyes and swallowed the words, ''I''ll do it myself,'' nodding with a smile. "Okay."


    She knew he was in a bad mood and wanted to do something for him.


    An Xia sat down by the bed and saw Bai Jingshu''s phone on the bedside table. She thought of Su


    Ziyue and picked up the phone to dial her number.


    The call was quickly answered.


    "An Xia?"


    "Ziyue, where are you and Mr. Qin staying? We''lle and find you tonight."


    "No rush. You rest first beforeing to find us. We don''t have any urgent matters and will be staying


    in Jingcheng City for a few days."


    "Alright."


    An Xia chatted briefly with Su Ziyue and was about to hang up when she remembered to tell her about


    Su Yige.


    "You''ve met Su Yige, right? I didn''t have time to see her when I came back, but she helped us a lot this


    time."


    There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and Su Ziyue said, "Yeah, I met her. Let''s


    talk about thister. Go rest."


    At that, An Xia bid Su Ziyue farewell and hung up the phone.


    Now that she waspletely idle, An Xia finally felt tired and hungry.


    Shey back on the bed, on the verge of falling asleep, when Bai Jingshu came out of the bathroom.


    He walked over and ruffled her hair. "Tired?"


    An Xia turned over and threw herself into Bai Jingshu''s arms, "And hungry…"


    She was not only tired but also very hungry.


    "Go take a shower first, and after you''re done, there will be something to eat." Bai Jingshu hugged her


    and gently patted her back, his voice oh-so gentle.


    An Xia nodded but didn''t move.


    Bai Jingshu chuckled, but when he thought about how she had been taken away for a whole day and


    night, his calm heart suddenly panicked again.


    Thankfully, fate was kind to him.


    He tightened his embrace and said, "I''ll carry you to the bathroom, then."


    An Xia mumbled in agreement and then trustingly nestled in his arms.


    With that, Bai Jingshu carried her into the bathroom and bathed her without any distractions. Just as he


    wrapped her in a towel and carried her out, there came a knock at the door.


    Immediately after, Aunt Liu''s voice came through. "Young Master Jingshu, I brought some food for


    Young Madam Xia."


    Bai Jingshu got up to open the door and took the tray from Aunt Liu, saying, "Thank you, Aunt Liu."


    "Don''t mention it." Aunt Liu disapproved of his words, then added, "I only prepared something light and


    simple for Young Madam Xia. I''ll make something deliciouster in the evening."