Han Mo saw Bai Xi’s serious expression and knew he couldn’t refuse her. He finally shook his head helplessly and said, “Alright then, Xi’er can prepare another dowry. After our wedding, I will manage all these things, how about that?”
After the wedding night, he probably wouldn’t be around anymore… these things would naturally return to the Bai family.
Bai Xi listened to Han Mo and pondered for a moment.
The betrothal gifts and dowry were for the woman and managed by her, for her to dispose of as she pleased. Now that Han Mo had come to the Bai family, he had prepared the betrothal gifts, and she was adding a dowry, to be managed by him. This should be considered proper etiquette, and it wasn't like she was mistreating him!
Thinking of this, she nodded, “Okay.”
Lin Yun saw that Bai Xi and Han Mo had settled their discussion and said no more.
It was clear that Han Mo’s affection for Xi’er had exceeded her understanding.
However, she was happy for Xi’er to have a future husband who valued and liked her so much.
In the future, she would definitely treat Han Mo as her own son.
Tong Yao looked at the two of them and clicked her tongue for a long time, “Dr. Han, you’re doing so well, so perfectly. You’ve raised my standards for men. If I can’t find a husband in the future, I’ll just stay with Xi’er and pester her for a lifetime, preventing you and her from being in love.”
Han Mo smiled, stepped forward, and gently kissed Bai Xi’s forehead, completely disregarding Tong Yao’s gaze. “Whether you are here or not, Xi’er and I can still be in love. As for finding a future husband, Miss Tong doesn’t need to compare me. After all, everyone is different, and what they want is naturally different. The best may not be the most suitable.”
The words were very direct, simply stating that they didn’t care if Tong Yao was present or not.
If Tong Yao was not afraid of a sugar rush, she could come and witness it anytime.
As for a future husband… if Tong Yao could marry Bai Han, she would be closer to Xi’er in the future. However… he didn’t think Bai Han was someone she could entrust herself to. But the most unfathomable and changeable thing in this world was emotions.
What’s more, he didn’t have time to manage so many things.
Hearing this, Tong Yao instinctively looked at Bai Han, who was standing not far away.
At that moment, Bai Han was quietly looking at Bai Xi, with no regard for her in his eyes.
Yes, actually, ever since Xi’er left M City, she had gradually understood that Bai Han did not like her. His friendliness and politeness towards her were the same as towards everyone else.
Her rules of love had always told her that pushing herself onto someone would never end well, but… facing this man she had fallen in love with at first sight, it felt like a pity to let go.
Perhaps sensing Tong Yao’s constant gaze, Bai Han noticed the stare, turned slightly, and offered a gentle smile.
At that moment, a voice came from a distance, “Wow, so many luxury cars. Is the Bai family this wealthy?”
The voice carried three parts charm, five parts surprise, and two parts smugness.
Bai Xi recognized the voice and couldn’t help but frown slightly.
As expected, two figures, one in red and one in black, slowly walked over.
The one in black walked in front, and the one in red followed behind.
However, the word "walked" wasn't quite accurate. More precisely, the person in red was being dragged by the person in black, moving towards them one after the other, with a stop-start rhythm.
Red figure: “Xuan Feng, I just want to look, just a peek. Let go, just for a moment, okay?”
Black figure: “……”
Red figure: “I’ve only seen these two limited edition Rolls-Royces in magazines. What’s wrong with letting me take a look before we leave!”
Black figure: “Please do not embarrass the eldest miss.”
Red figure: “I’m just looking at the cars, how does that embarrass Xiao Xi’er?”
Black figure: “……”
Bai Xi watched the two figures slowly approaching and couldn’t help but frown.
Lin Yun, on the other hand, looked surprised, gazing at the two in the distance, “Who are they…”
Tong Yao also saw the two clearly and covered her mouth, “Wow, they’re two handsome guys. Especially the one in the red suit, he’s so exquisitely handsome!”
Although he seemed like a goofball, his looks were definitely top-notch.
Before long, the two figures appeared before everyone.
Bai Xi said faintly, “Why are you here?”
Han Rui, who had been pulled by Xuan Feng all along, was walking behind. But as soon as he saw them, his social butterfly syndrome kicked in. He immediately rushed forward and was the first to shake Lin Yun’s hand, “Auntie, hello, nice to meet you. My name is Han Rui, and I’m your daughter’s… backup fiancé.”
Lin Yun exclaimed, “Backup fiancé?”
Her words landed, and she immediately looked at Han Mo.
Han Mo was perfectly calm, staring at Han Rui before him, saying nothing.
Han Rui, on the other hand, provocatively declared with a smug look, “Yes, if you’re even slightly dissatisfied with Han Mo as a son-in-law, I, as his replacement, can step in and take his place…”
Before he could finish speaking, Xuan Feng directly struck the back of Han Rui’s head.
The force was neither light nor heavy, not enough to injure Han Rui, but it still hurt.
Han Rui winced in pain, clutching his forehead, “Xuan Feng, what are you doing!”
Xuan Feng said calmly, “If you can’t speak properly, I’ll hit you again.”
He then turned to Lin Yun, “Greetings, Madam. I am the eldest miss’s subordinate, named Xuan Feng. This is the eldest miss’s… department manager.”
Lin Yun finally came back to her senses, her face awkward, “Ha, department manager, ha… okay.”
Han Rui glanced at Xuan Feng with his devilishly charming eyes, “I was just joking with Auntie. Why did you hit me so hard? Besides, what department manager? Can’t you speak? I’m Xiao Xi’er’s friend.”
Xuan Feng was already half a head taller than Han Rui. He cast a condescending glance downwards, with a hint of disdain.
Han Rui didn’t mind. He stepped forward and took Lin Yun’s right hand, “Auntie, hello. My name is Han Rui, and I’m Xiao Xi’er’s friend. When I first met Xiao Xi’er, I wondered what kind of woman could give birth to a daughter as beautiful as her. Now, it seems, Auntie’s elegance surpasses Xiao Xi’er’s by a hundredfold, a thousandfold.”
As he finished speaking, he gently kissed her hand.
Lin Yun looked at Han Rui, whose features were more delicate and charming than a woman’s, as he gently kissed her right hand. Her face flushed red for a moment.
Bai Xi frowned, “Han Rui, if you dare to flirt with my mother again, I’ll send you to the biggest nightclub in M City and have you entertaining rich ladies and shining there.”
Only then did Han Rui release her hand, looking resentful, “Xiao Xi’er, you heartless girl. I don’t blame you for choosing Han Mo, but you treat me like this. I’m so hurt.”
Bai Xi looked calmly at Xuan Feng and said, “Drag him away.”
Xuan Feng clasped his hands together, about to accept the order.
Seeing this, Han Rui knew Bai Xi was serious and immediately shouted, “Alright, alright, I get it. I won’t act anymore, I won’t act anymore, okay?”
Only then did Bai Xi wave her hand, signifying an end to it, “Why did you suddenly come here? Did something happen in Shang Yang?”
Han Rui showed a rare serious expression, “Shang Yang…”
Bai Xi frowned, preparing to listen.
A hint of playful mischief appeared on Han Rui’s face again, “Nothing.”
Bai Xi felt the veins on her forehead were about to burst, “Xuan Feng…”
Han Rui quickly waved his hands, “Don’t call Xuan Feng! It’s your fault for not being considerate enough. You’re getting married in a few days, and you didn’t even send me an invitation. I found out myself and came to give you my blessings. Do I have to be thrown out by you?”
His clean eyebrows slightly raised, his alluring red lips slightly pursed, expressing his displeasure.