Chapter 367 - 124 Ten Years of Waiting Not Betraying Love_7
But thinking of something, she glanced at the man beside her, her gaze drooping, his profile pale and tinged with a chilly aura, his expression inscrutable.
She felt a twinge of unease. Ning Qinglin was a member of the Ning Family, and the Ning Family was at odds with Pei Qinghan. If her aunt really married Ning Qinglin, how would Pei Qinghan view her Bai Family? Would he think they were deliberately opposing him?
No, she had finally gained Pei Qinghan’s trust; she couldn’t let it fall through now. Her aunt absolutely couldn’t marry Ning Qinglin.
With Ning Qinglin’s remarks, he had made his stance clear. Considering the Ning Family behind him, no one dared to say another word.
Moreover, it was Gu Chunrong who had broken up a loving couple back in the day. Otherwise, Ning Qinglin and Bai Ran would have been together long ago. Yun Shen was such a scoundrel; it was only natural for Bai Ran to step forward and seek her own happiness. Besides, Bai Ran was keen on charitable causes, a kind woman. A kind woman deserved happiness.
Ning Qinglin said nothing more, bent down to pick up Bai Ran, and strode away from the venue towards the villa.
People watched Ning Qinglin’s tall and slender figure retreat, their gazes speculative. What would happen next seemed almost too obvious.
Bai Xi slid out of Yun Ya’s arms, instinctively chasing after the two, while Yun Ya quickly grabbed him. This rascal of a child couldn’t be allowed to cause trouble; otherwise, wouldn’t she be neglecting Professor Ning’s trust?
Professor Ning is certainly standing tall now, just now he was utterly MAN, a decade of separation, raging desire, single man and single woman, tsk tsk, Xi’er is probably going to have little brothers and sisters very soon.
Bai Xi struggled, wanting to find Bai Ran, and Yun Ya scooped him up: "Xi’er be good. If you go, your mother will be very angry, and if she gets angry, she won’t like you anymore."
Bai Xi was shocked: "Why would mom be angry?"
"Because you’d be interrupting her good time."
"What good thing is mom doing?" the little guy kept asking.
"She is..." Yun Ya gave him a stern look, this kid was trying to trick her into spilling beans.
"They’re doing something very, very good. You’ll understand when you grow up and you’ll be very grateful that sister stopped you today."
Bai Xi’s eyes whirled with curiosity: "Is it a good thing that mom can do only with Uncle Rabbit?"
Yun Ya felt something was odd about his question, "Yes."
"Then... can sister Yun Ya and I do that kind of good thing too?" Bai Xi looked up at Yun Ya with a pair of innocent and clear large eyes.
Yun Ya’s face flushed red at once, "You child, what nonsense are you talking."
Suddenly, a soft chuckle sounded from behind. Yun Ya turned around, only to see a young man strolling over with his hands in his pockets, a layer of amusement in his eyes.
Yun Ya glared at him: "What are you laughing at?"
Zihuan glanced at her, chuckling: "Can’t be teaching bad things to kids."
"Where did I teach kids anything bad? It’s you all who are being too dirty," Yun Ya argued.
Zihuan gazed at Yun Ya, whose cheeks were now a vibrant flush, feeling a stir in his chest. He looked down to hide his feelings and gave a subtle cough before extending his hands to Bai Xi: "Come, let your brother hold you."
This was the first time Bai Xi had seen Zihuan, yet he didn’t repel him; in fact, he felt that Zihuan had a kind and warm smile. But he still shrank further into Yun Ya’s embrace: "No, it’s not as comfortable as sister Yun Ya’s arms."
Zihuan’s gaze darkened. This little rascal, does he think I didn’t see? He was taking advantage of the opportunity to get close to Yun Ya. Think about it, the two are just six years apart, exactly the age difference between Bai Ran and Ning Qinglin. Thinking of this made Zihuan even more displeased. He stretched out his hand and forcefully carried Bai Xi into his arms, ignoring the boy’s kicking and flailing.
He pinned down Bai Xi’s squirming limbs, and Bai Xi yelled: "Bad brother, always bullying me, hmph."
Zihuan looked down and smiled: "Xi’er be good. It’s just that your brother likes you a lot and wants to hold you. Can you fulfill this wish for your brother?"
Bai Xi’s eyes rolled cunningly: "I don’t mind you holding me, but you have to promise me something."
Negotiating terms, Zihuan smiled: "Tell me."
"You have to teach me martial arts. I want to be very strong, so next time that mean aunt bullies mom, I can beat her up badly." A glint not matching his age flashed across Bai Xi’s eyes.
Zihuan raised an eyebrow: "All right, I promise you."
Bai Xi immediately beamed with joy.
Zihuan gazed at the little face in his arms, his brow faintly furrowed. He couldn’t help but feel this little face looked familiar. Where had he seen it before?
As the host departed, the banquet continued. Bai Lun and Gu Chunrong greeted the guests, mingling through the venue. From time to time, people congratulated the two— one connected to the Ning Family, one to Master Pei. The Bai Family was really something now.