Chapter 271: Chapter 271
Ying Ji’s expression grew increasingly serious as Bai Su began speaking.
Putting aside Rong Zhi’s role as her boyfriend, Bai Su himself was impeccable in every respect—appearance, etiquette, and even the gifts he had Jiang Gujun bring up.
Clearly, he had made an effort to understand their preferences and chose accordingly to please them.
Yet, no matter how good the person, Ying Ji had reservations in his heart.
It was like finally nurturing a beautiful and vibrant jade cabbage, only to turn your head for a moment and find it chewed by a dog.
It was painful, especially painful.
The Ying family had only one daughter in this generation, let alone one so outstanding that even the Ying heir, Ying Cenchuan, could hardly compare.
"Uncle, if there’s anything else you want to know, feel free to ask."
Finally, Bai Su concluded in a calm voice, the corners of his lips forming a politely appropriate curve, his captivating eyes slightly lowered as if respectfully awaiting the elders’ questions.
His demeanor made a perfect impression as the younger generation.
Ying Ji opened his mouth, his throat somewhat blocked, and after a moment of silence, he asked, "How long have you known Little Nine? Why do you like her? You just introduced yourself but not your family. Is there something wrong with them?"
True to being an old fox in business, he pointed out all the things that had been overlooked earlier.
Bai Su thought for a few seconds, as if recalling something, and slowly said, "Today marks one hundred and eighty-one days since we met. I fell for her at first sight. I didn’t introduce my family because things are a bit complicated."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Ying family members immediately wore somber faces.
Rong Zhi blinked with curiosity, turning to look at the man’s chiseled and refined profile.
Bai Su’s lips slightly curved as he calmly continued, "But there’s no need to worry. Before marrying Rong Zhi, I promise my family will be absolutely ’clean.’"
The word ’clean’ lingered on his tongue, and when he spoke it, it took on an inexplicably cold and menacing air. For original chapters go to novel~fire~net
Ying Ji rhythmically rubbed the armrest and inquired leisurely, "Which family do you actually belong to?"
Earlier Bai Su only mentioned he was from Beijing, but did not specify his family.
Judging by the demeanor and style he exhibited, Ying Ji suspected his upbringing was extraordinary, otherwise, he wouldn’t turn out to be such a noble and distinguished young master.
Bai Su chuckled softly, "Shengge Island, Bai Family."
The sound of breaking cups accompanied by a deep male voice echoed together.
Ying Ji glanced at the two junior members who lost composure, not scolding them, but looked at Bai Su, his gaze shifting from pure disdain to naked scrutiny and skepticism.
The reason was obvious.
The reputation of the Bai Family of Shengge Island was too influential internationally.
They had a hand in the black, white, and grey worlds, being the actual rulers of the maritime routes of O State and Y State.
Though Y State was largely in the hands of its executive, the Bai Family’s influence and reputation internationally were enormous weights over many ordinary families.
The Ying Family was only renowned in O State, with minimal international influence.
With Rong Zhi’s current status and position, entering such a complex family would certainly not bode well.
"No wonder you were so tight-lipped about your family earlier, waiting to reveal this," Ying Zhao Yuan sneered, crossing his arms.
Ying Cenchuan gestured for the staff to clean up the cup Ying Yunlin had accidentally shattered, then looked up at Bai Su, speaking calmly, "You should know Little Nine’s temperament by now, and you understand the Bai Family’s circumstance better than us. She is not suited for the Bai Family."
Even in this age of advanced technology and culture, the Bai Family still adhered to traditional and outdated practices, allowing multiple concubines despite a main wife.
According to currently known information, the head of the Bai Family had one legal wife and two unofficial concubines.
Rong Zhi’s character ensured she would never accept sharing her husband with these lesser wives.
Ying Yunlin listened more and more, looking at Bai Su with eyes full of disappointment and anger, partly furious at Bai Su’s deception, partly regretful for misjudging him.
Who would have thought Bai Su turned out to be a Bai Family young master, same surname, what are the odds!
Bai Su didn’t respond, he just turned his head, meeting the boy’s clear and distinct fox-like eyes, his gaze flickered slightly, and he pursed his thin lips to ask, "Do you trust me?"
"Forget the past, just look to the future, do you trust me?"
In his tone usually lazy, now lost, as he gazed at her with utmost sincerity, yet in the depths of his dark eyes, there lay a barely noticeable tension.
"Trust what? Stop deceiving Little Nine, if you ask me, all you Bai Family members have black hearts..."
The noisy voice of Ying Zhao Yuan echoed in his ears, yet Bai Su maintained his steady gaze on the eyes misted with a faint haze before him.
Rong Zhi’s fingertips moved slightly, then after a long while, she silently clasped the man’s subtly trembling hand, speaking each word deliberately, "I trust you."
Bai Su leaned back, carefully separating her slender, cold fingers, cherishingly interlocking them with his own.
"As early as August last year, I was expelled from Shengge Island by the Bai Family."
Turning around, the man’s voice had long since regained its steady rhythm, speaking coldly and solemnly, "She only needs to marry me, not the Bai Family."
Thus, the family was not really the obstacle standing between them.
Ying Zhao Yuan pursed his lips, "Then you are already expelled, with nothing, how will you marry our Little Nine?"
At some point, the Ying Family’s thoughts had been led astray by Bai Su.
From rejection to subconscious acceptance, it took merely half a day.
Jiang Gujun quietly gave Bai Su a thumbs up from behind.
Indeed, Mr. Su surpasses all others.
Bai Su showed no panic, responding casually, "Have you heard of Huajing Group?"
Ying Cenchuan nodded, knowing well Hua Country’s internationally recognized state company.
Bai Su’s eyes narrowed slightly, smiling softly, "It’s mine."
Ying Cenchuan: "That group... huh??"
Bai Su’s long elegant fingers brushed the boy’s hand back, leisurely continuing, "Cheng Yunjing is also my person, as is Qi Ruiqin."
The implications behind these words were profound?!
Ying Cenchuan, slowly piecing everything together: "..."
His expressionless profile turned to ask the equally expressionless Rong Zhi, "Did you know all this about him?"
Rong Zhi’s delicate brows furrowed lightly, and she shook her head, "I only knew half."
So there are still secrets!
Ying Ji finally found the point to interject, decisively concluding, "Let’s end here for today, Little Nine is tired, we’ll talk tomorrow. Tonight, Little Nine will stay here."
After a pause, he glanced at Bai Su, speaking solemnly, "You will stay here too."
To observe a person’s character, their living habits are the easiest to reveal.
Bai Su had no objections, "Alright."
The castle had many vacant rooms, Rong Zhi’s room was on the fifth floor, with only three rooms on the entire floor, and the one next to hers happened to be unoccupied, which Bai Su naturally occupied.
For this reason, Ying Zhao Yuan clenched his fists again wanting to hit someone.
Ying Yunlin held him down as they went downstairs, clearly recognizing the couple had things to discuss, and refraining from causing a disturbance.
Jiang Gujun also followed and left, leaving the spacious hallway with only two people, exchanging a glance, Bai Su slightly lowered his eyes, his voice gentle, "Shall we go in first?"