Bai Ruoqi had initially thought Xiao Lu had something important to say.
However, Xiao Lu turned her head and said, "Haven't I already said what I needed to say?"
"If I hadn't followed quickly, who knows what you two would have been up to! So I had to stop you!"
Seeing Xiao Lu's self-righteous demeanor, Bai Ruoqi's forehead was covered in black lines.
She couldn't help but say, "Hey, why are you acting like a child? I really thought something big was going on. Honestly."
Xiao Lu immediately took offense and said, "What do you mean it's not a big deal? Isn't this a big deal?"
"My wife is about to be snatched away, is there anything wrong with me following?"
Bai Ruoqi didn't want to discuss this topic further with Xiao Lu.
To avoid getting tangled up in endless talk.
She waved her hand and said, "Alright, alright, I get it. I'm planning to take Wu Tian to my place now. What, do you want to come along too?"
Xiao Lu's reaction became even more intense. "What did you say? Have you two already progressed to the point of meeting the parents?"
"This is too much. No, I have to go too!"
Bai Ruoqi had anticipated Xiao Lu's reaction, so she didn't say much more, only bringing Xiao Lu along.
Bai Ruoqi's home was not within the Bai family's estate, but rather a villa purchased separately in the city center.
Even though Bai Ruoqi's family was currently in a declining state, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. With their family's strength, buying a villa of over a thousand square meters was still simple.
The villa looked like a manor, very grand, with servants working both inside and out.
If one didn't know, they might think it was the residence of some prince.
Upon returning home, a middle-aged woman immediately came out.
This beautiful woman looked to be nearly fifty years old, but she was well-maintained. It was clear that she must have been a super beauty in her youth.
Seeing her, Bai Ruoqi said, "Mom, I'm back."
This indeed was Bai Ruoqi's mother. Her name was Wu Menglan, and she was once a top dancer in the capital.
Bai Ruoqi's beauty was entirely inherited from her genes.
Seeing Bai Ruoqi return, Wu Menglan was also very surprised and said, "Ruoqi, why are you back?"
"I told you the capital is very dangerous now. If you run back, aren't you just asking for trouble?"
Bai Ruoqi smiled and said, "It's okay, Mom. I came back this time to attend my uncle's birthday banquet. Now that the banquet is over, I've come back to visit."
"You went to attend your uncle's birthday banquet?" Hearing this, Wu Menglan paused, then frowned and said, "Why did you go to his banquet?"
"Moreover, given our family's current situation, isn't it walking into a trap to go to his place?"
Bai Ruoqi smiled and said, "But I'm doing very well now, aren't I? Don't worry, Mom, they can't deal with us now, so you don't have to worry so much."
But how could Wu Menglan not worry? The actions of Bai Fuguo and the others were currently causing her a great deal of distress.
If it weren't for the fact that there was no other way, she wouldn't have sent Bai Ruoqi far away.
Therefore, she said worriedly, "Daughter, aren't you being a bit too bold? You're essentially running headfirst into danger!"
"Let me tell you, neither that father nor son are good people. If they let you go today, it might be part of some conspiracy."
Bai Ruoqi knew that Wu Menglan was also worried about her, so she smiled and shook her head, "Oh, it's really okay, Mom. There are some things I wanted to tell you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Lu also said, "Yes, Auntie, don't worry. With me here, no one will dare to bully Ruoqi!"
Wu Menglan only then noticed Xiao Lu had also come. She smiled and said, "Xiao Lu, why are you here too?"
"We've really relied on your family's care these past few days. Otherwise, our family wouldn't have been able to hold on for so long!"
Xiao Lu giggled and said, "Auntie, what are you talking about? Ruoqi and I are good friends, so of course I can't just stand by and do nothing about her situation!"
Wu Menglan smiled and said, "It's our family's fortune to have a friend like you, Ruoqi."
Speaking of which, she saw Wu Tian again and asked hesitantly, "By the way, Ruoqi, who is this..."
Bai Ruoqi smiled and introduced, "Mom, this is Wu Tian. He's a classmate I met when I was studying in town, and he's also a good friend now."
Wu Tian also politely said to Wu Menglan, "Hello, Auntie. It's our first meeting, sorry to intrude."
"So, a classmate," Wu Menglan smiled, then said to Bai Ruoqi, "Ruoqi, you really are something. Don't you know the current situation? How could you bring a classmate here?"
"Aren't you afraid your classmate will also be in danger?"
Xiao Lu chimed in, "Auntie, Wu Tian isn't just Ruoqi's classmate. He's Ruoqi's boyfriend!"
"What?!" Wu Menglan was startled to hear this.
Bai Ruoqi quickly pulled at Xiao Lu and said, "Xiao Lu, can you stop talking nonsense?"
But Xiao Lu had a lot of complaints about Wu Tian, so she said indignantly, "How is this talking nonsense? Isn't he your boyfriend?"
"It's one thing if you lie to me, but are you going to hide it from Auntie too?"
Bai Ruoqi had intended to deny it, but she actually liked Wu Tian in her heart.
She thought about it again, and this situation was like meeting the parents.
So, out of a strange psychological impulse, she remained silent for a moment.
As Bai Ruoqi's mother, Wu Menglan naturally understood her daughter very well.
Seeing Bai Ruoqi like this, she understood Bai Ruoqi's thoughts.
This situation surprised her greatly, as Bai Ruoqi had never dated before and had no interest in the rich young masters who came to propose.
Among the eight great families, almost every family with a son had proposed marriage.
But Bai Ruoqi hadn't fancied a single one!
This made Wu Menglan suspect that Bai Ruoqi was no longer interested in men.
So she had been troubled for a while.
But now Bai Ruoqi suddenly brought back a boyfriend, which made her feel dizzy, as if it were all a dream.
Immediately, she began to appraise Wu Tian.
Judging by his appearance, Wu Tian's looks were acceptable.
Although he wasn't extraordinarily handsome, he was a decent-looking young man.
However, looking at Wu Tian's attire, her expression became somewhat displeased.