Bai Xi saw Bai Han's displeased expression and felt even more certain she was close to the truth. "Brother, did you know all along that Mom has a special affection for doctors, which is why you've refused all doctors from interacting with our family?"
Hearing Bai Xi's confident words, Bai Han wondered if his ears were playing tricks on him. "..."
Did she know what she was saying?
Seeing Bai Han frozen in place, completely at a loss for words, Bai Xi grew more convinced that she had guessed correctly.
She stepped forward and gently patted Bai Han's shoulder. "Brother, have you ever considered that Father has been dead for many, many years? Mom has had a very difficult time these past few years. If she truly has some aspirations and wants to start a new chapter in her life, shouldn't we as her children try to respect and understand her, instead of constantly obstructing her?"
As Bai Xi spoke, Bai Han involuntarily twitched the corner of his mouth.
What on earth was this all about?
Seeing Bai Han's silence, Bai Xi began to seriously ponder. "Honestly, Doctor He looks to be around thirty. There is indeed a significant age gap with Mom, but Mom also takes good care of herself. With some grooming and dressing up, she doesn't look much older than thirty. When the two of them stand together, they're actually quite a good match."
Bai Han's expression had shifted from initial surprise to speechlessness, and then from speechlessness to a blank look. "Do you know what you're saying?"
Bai Xi said earnestly, "Of course I do! Brother, I'm serious. If Mom wants to pursue her happiness, I've decided to support her. Although Doctor He has an advantage in terms of age, I can give him a generous bride price as compensation, and then he can grandly 'marry' into our Bai family, as long as he genuinely treats Mom well."
Honestly, the word "love" was quite difficult to define.
But when two people are together, and one is someone you find agreeable, who treats you well and takes good care of you, they should be able to live happily, shouldn't they?
Bai Han could no longer stand it. He reached out and gently tapped Bai Xi's head. "Stop thinking about these pointless things and get some rest."
Bai Xi flinched from the tap, although it didn't hurt. She still reached up to press the spot that had been hit. "How can this be pointless?"
In the words of Tong Yao, finding a man was the most important thing in a woman's life.
Although she didn't entirely agree with that viewpoint in the past or present, for her mother, having someone to care for her was indeed very important.
She could see that her mother needed someone to care for her, protect her, and dote on her.
Bai Han felt that his earlier worries were completely inexplicable. He walked towards his room, holding the bottle of mineral water.
From the bottom of his heart, he refused to discuss this meaningless and extremely foolish topic with Bai Xi any further.
Did he really think she had remembered?
What on earth was she thinking?
Bai Xi followed Bai Han to his room door and watched as he entered. He turned and said seriously to her, "I'm tired. We can discuss these things with more tricks next time."
She frowned slightly and finally said earnestly, "Brother, I know that for children our age, finding a father close to our own age can be awkward, but..."
Before she could finish, the door was closed.
Bai Xi looked at the shut door and raised an eyebrow slightly.
Alas, she had heard Tong Yao say before that men were more afraid of changes in family structure. It was indeed true.
This matter could only be approached slowly. It would likely take some time to convince her brother, and whether her mother and Doctor He could truly end up together depended on fate.
However... if her mother had a special admiration for the medical profession and liked it, did that mean her brother's former attending physician left the Bai family because of this? No wonder her brother always looked reluctant to talk about that doctor whenever she mentioned him.
With that thought, Bai Xi suddenly felt a sense of relief and turned towards her own room.
In any case, she would not oppose this. She would even help her mother. As for whether it would succeed... that would be up to fate.
Inside the room, Bai Han leaned against the door and heavily supported his forehead with his hand.
He truly didn't know how Xiao Xi's thought process worked to arrive at such a conclusion.
Fortunately, Xiao Xi hadn't remembered Han Mo's matter.
It was just that... when Xiao Xi was talking about her own misunderstanding, about thinking her mother liked doctors, it inexplicably overlapped with her shadow from her previous life.
In that instant... he had mistakenly thought she was still the person she used to be.
That magical thought process, the slightly upturned lips, the starlike sparkle in her eyes, and her passion and yearning for life... all so resembled the woman he had loved in his previous life.
It was a pity... that the things he had once loved were ultimately buried by his own hands.
In this life, whether for Han Mo or for himself, he had to protect Xi'er well, and he would absolutely not allow the events that did not happen three hundred years ago to happen again after three hundred years.
With that thought, a sharp glint flashed in Bai Han's eyes.
The sunlight on Hai Dao City was scorching and warm. The moonlight had not yet fully retreated when the dawn light peeled through the clouds, shining down, scattering across the earth, cloaked in a golden hue.
As the sunlight touched Bai Xi's eyelashes, she unconsciously squinted, her lashes trembling imperceptibly.
Although the view facing the sea here was excellent, she should have completely drawn the curtains shut when she went to sleep last night.
Since she was awake, Bai Xi was too lazy to linger in bed and simply sat up.
Just then, her phone rang.
Picking up the phone, she saw that it was Xili.
Bai Xi answered the call, and Xili's voice on the other end was full of energy. "Sister, are you up? We agreed on 8 o'clock yesterday, and I'm calling you half an hour early. I hope it's not too early, right? I'm waiting for you outside the hotel right now. Also, don't eat breakfast at the hotel today. I'll take you to try the local delicacies of Hai Dao and experience the local customs! I've arranged everything. Today is sure to be a blast for you, Brother Bai Han, and Aunt Lin Yun."
Bai Xi glanced at her phone and indeed, it was already eight o'clock.
With drowsy eyes, she softly replied, "Mhm, is today's itinerary packed?"
Xili's voice came from the other end of the phone. Even without seeing him, Bai Xi could tell from his tone that the young man was laughing heartily. "Of course! I guarantee it will be a trip worth your while."
Bai Xi said calmly, "My mother scalded her foot last night, so today's itinerary probably can't have too many time-consuming or strenuous activities."
Xili's voice clearly showed surprise. "What happened? What's wrong with Aunt Lin Yun?"
Bai Xi said calmly, "It's nothing serious. It's just that walking might pull on the wound now, and it will hurt. So, any activities that involve a lot of walking or getting into the water should be avoided today."
Xili's voice sounded relieved. "Okay, okay, I understand. So, can Aunt Lin Yun really come out and have fun with us? Does she need to see a doctor or anything?"
Bai Xi thought of He Mu. "It's fine. I've found her a private caregiver."
She had already arranged with He Mu yesterday to take care of her mother. This Doctor He... facing her brother's deliberate provocations with such composure and emotional stability was quite commendable.
If it weren't for Doctor He being by her mother's side, their itinerary today would most likely have been canceled. Now that he was here, she could indeed be a little more at ease.