Tears welled up in Tong Yao’s eyes as she heard this, her expression becoming pitiful. “Wuwuwu, Xi’er, you heartless girl! You don’t love me anymore now that you have Doctor Han. You don’t even take me with you when you go out…”
Bai Xi twitched the corner of her mouth. “Mr. Tong, your sister seems to be possessed by a drama queen.”
Tong Hua shot an awkward glance at Bai Xi, then looked at his sister with a speechless expression. He stepped forward, scooped her up in a bridal carry, and bowed slightly to Bai Xi. “Apologies, my sister has caused you trouble. I’ll take her away now!”
With that, he strode away rapidly, leaving behind only Tong Yao’s wailing. “Tong Hua, put me down, or I’ll show those girls who like you pictures of you wearing open-crotch pants when you were little!”
Tong Hua’s mouth twitched as he replied helplessly, “Suit yourself.”
…
Just as Tong Yao and Tong Hua left, Shen Mingxun arrived in his car.
Shen Mingxun smiled and walked over. “Eldest Miss, Doctor Han… Doctor Han, are you feeling better?”
Han Mo nodded. “I’m recovered. Thank you for the medicinal herbs Commander Shen sent earlier.”
Shen Mingxun’s smile widened. “Doctor Han, you’re too kind. If you’re well, Eldest Miss is well. If Eldest Miss is well, then we are well!”
Bai Xi glanced at Shen Mingxun’s fawning demeanor and raised an eyebrow slightly. “I don’t recall Commander Shen being so talkative before.”
Shen Mingxun immediately closed his mouth and gestured politely for them to proceed.
The three of them got into the car.
During the drive, Bai Xi and Han Mo remained silent, making Shen Mingxun feel an inexplicable strangeness in the atmosphere.
He subtly used his eyes to glance at their postures through the rearview mirror.
They sat on opposite sides, wordless, each lost in their own thoughts.
He knew that Eldest Miss wasn’t one to talk much.
But normally, wouldn’t a couple’s bond deepen after an outing together? Yet, after Eldest Miss and Doctor Han went to Shangyang, why had they become like this? Not only were they not speaking, but they didn’t even exchange glances. Could it be… it was over? Then his precious medicinal herbs would have been given in vain?
No, no, if this was the case, this was a huge loss.
If there weren’t any fundamental issues, he had to find a way to salvage the situation.
“Um, Eldest Miss, how was Shangyang City?”
Bai Xi replied indifferently, “It was alright.”
Shen Mingxun: “…”
Seeing Bai Xi’s detached response, he shifted his attention back to Han Mo. “Doctor Han, you followed Eldest Miss all the way to Shangyang. Eldest Miss must have been very happy to see you.”
Han Mo, preoccupied with thoughts of the ancient tomb, responded faintly, “It was acceptable.”
Shen Mingxun: “…”
Eldest Miss was of noble status, the God of War, so it was understandable for her to be aloof. But why was Doctor Han also acting so indifferent? This was different from before.
He used to seem so kind and approachable. Why was he acting so "proud" now that he was the God of War’s man? Was it arrogance due to favor?
But what could he say? This was the God of War’s man. Even if she was his "boss’s wife" and acted spoiled or arrogant, as long as the boss didn’t have a problem with it, he, as a subordinate, definitely couldn’t have a problem. All he could do now was alleviate the awkwardness and try to improve the atmosphere.
“Um, Eldest Miss, why did you suddenly want to go to Imperial Villa today? Were some old friends there? So you brought Doctor Han to meet your old friends?”
Introducing one’s boyfriend to old friends was also a way of announcing their relationship. This was a good sign.
He hoped that Doctor Han would be sensible and properly appease Eldest Miss!
He glanced at Han Mo through the rearview mirror, hoping to see some reaction from him.
Unfortunately, Han Mo’s eyes turned cold, a subtle hint of indescribable sharpness within that coldness. That one glance made Shen Mingxun’s heart inexplicably race by 20 beats!
Doctor Han hadn’t changed at all, even still wearing his glasses… but he felt completely different from before. The past kindness, approachability, and gentleness seemed to have vanished. He now looked somewhat frightening.
What exactly happened during the trip to Shangyang?
Just then, Bai Xi said calmly, “Not friends.”
Shen Mingxun was puzzled, his face full of question marks.
Bai Xi continued, “A man who is very important to me.”
Shen Mingxun’s eyes widened involuntarily: “…”
Damn, no wonder the atmosphere was so strange and Doctor Han’s gaze was so terrifying. It turned out Eldest Miss had cheated!
Imperial Villa, Number 121.
A beautiful detached villa. While not opulent or grand, it was exquisite and pleasing to the eye, in European style with a touch of nobility. From afar, the courtyard was elegant yet subtly exuded an air of prestige. Black metal railings were adorned with numerous climbing roses of various colors, blooming vividly at the moment.
Before Bai Xi could approach, an elderly man came forward and opened the courtyard’s gate. The old man, appearing to be around seventy, had few wrinkles but his hair and beard were completely white. He wore a black tailcoat and said respectfully, “Are you Miss Bai? The master has been waiting for you for a long time.”
He gestured a welcome.
Bai Xi nodded and slowly walked in.
Inside the villa, a man stood with his back to the door, dressed in a simple black suit. He was tall and stood with a straight posture. Although his face was not visible, one could still sense his excellent temperament.
The old man immediately stepped forward. “Master, Miss Bai has arrived.”
As he spoke, the man slowly turned his head, revealing a refined and handsome face. His eyes were bright, his teeth white, and his demeanor clear and elegant, like the clouds in the sky – noble and serene.
Han Mo’s brow furrowed as he looked at the person before him.
It was this very person who had impersonated him. What did he intend to do?
The man looked at Bai Xi, raising his eyes slightly. He spoke in a clear but not harsh voice, “Miss Bai, long time no see.”
Bai Xi looked at him and nodded slightly. “Since you know my name, Mr. you must also know my purpose for coming today.”
The man’s indifferent expression seemed to gain a hint of warmth, not ardent, but a clean and comfortable feeling. “I never imagined that the person I casually saved would become the God of War of the Dark Department. The Dark Department contacted me earlier, saying that Miss Bai wished to repay the kindness of my saving her that day. Now… I do have a request.”
Bai Xi said calmly, “Since you are so direct, Mr., then Bai Xi has no need to be evasive. If you want me to repay your kindness, shouldn’t you first provide proof that you are the one who saved me back then?”
The man cast a faint glance at the old man.
The old man nodded and went inside, returning with a wooden box. When the box was opened, it revealed not something else, but a piece of black metal, a half-mask.
Although it was only a half-mask, it covered a significant portion. Except for the eyes, only the chin was visible.
“Miss Bai, do you remember this mask? I was wearing this mask when I saved you. And the blood jade bracelet on your wrist was also put on by me.”
After speaking, he reached out and picked up the mask, presenting it to Bai Xi, as if wanting her to see its appearance clearly. But it was this movement that completely exposed a crescent-shaped scar on his right wrist to Bai Xi’s eyes.
Undoubtedly, everything, at that moment, aligned perfectly.