Bai Lian's actions drew a buzz of discussion among the guests.
"What in the world is going on?"
"That wicked woman is truly ruthless. She's targeting her grandmother and aunt, and now she won't even spare the unborn child."
"Nonsense, I saw it myself. Bai Lian stumbled and fell on her own."
"Even if she did, it was those venomous words from that woman that scared her."
"Unbelievable! They already let her go, and she was leaving, yet she rushed forward to kneel and beg for mercy, only to have her legs give out and fall. And she blames someone else?"
"Hmph, defending that cruel woman? Does that mean your heart is just as wicked as hers?"
"Wicked? Didn't she just say that everything she did today was to make them face their consequences? You, a man with a superiority complex who can't even distinguish a snake from a genuine person, are destined to be tricked like Zhou Wen!"
Qian Feng was also startled by the scene. "Go call a doctor!"
As expected, a doctor arrived with a medical kit. After a brief examination, he said regretfully, "Director Qian, the child... it's likely lost."
Qian Feng's round face turned ashen. "Do your best to try."
The doctor could only reply, "Yes." Then, he called out, "Quickly, carry the patient to the bed!"
Someone came forward and carried Bai Lian into the inner room.
Just then, Zhou Wen, who had been confined to a room, opened the door. He tried to break free and rush over, but was tightly held back by the security bureau personnel.
With bloodshot eyes, he shouted, "Bai Xi, you can even harm Lian'er's unborn child, still in its formative stage. Your heart is truly malevolent!"
Bai Xi looked in Zhou Wen's direction, her expression as calm as if no one present had any connection to her. She looked at the furious Zhou Wen and a smile played on her lips as she said, word by word, "Is that so? I can be even more ruthless."
Since two years ago, she no longer feared being misunderstood.
Because anyone who could misunderstand her was not worth clarifying things for. Moreover, she reveled in the feeling of them disliking her yet being unable to destroy her.
If you're not convinced, come and fight me! Unstoppable!
Qian Feng felt his head buzzing. He immediately ordered his subordinates, "Take the young master inside and gag him!"
Zhou Wen was dragged back inside, unable to utter a sound.
Qian Feng felt like he had a dozen things on his mind. He hadn't paid close attention to whether Bai Xi had physically harmed Bai Lian, but he felt that if Bai Xi had intended to act, she would have simply taken the person away, no need for such a grand performance.
However, Bai Lian was very frail. She must have been frightened and fainted. The immediate priority was to save the offspring of the Zhou family and to send off the formidable Bai Xi.
His expression was not good at the moment, but his attitude towards Bai Xi remained respectful. "Eldest Miss, something has happened in the Zhou family today. If you have urgent matters, please leave first. We will handle it ourselves."
Bai Xi glanced at Qian Feng and said faintly, "Alright."
To be honest, although Qian Feng lacked combat ability, his not-so-large eyes were quite sharp. He could discern right from wrong and carry the responsibility of the security bureau.
Treat me with an inch of respect, and I'll return a foot. She had never been an unreasonable person.
She turned and left with her subordinates.
The night was as dark as ink. Bai Xi sat in a black sports car, with Shen Mingxun driving. "Bai Shen, Madam Bai and Bai Ji have already been sent to your designated location. You can rest a million percent assured, they will absolutely no longer appear to obstruct your sight."
Bai Xi responded with a soft hum.
Shen Mingxun then asked, "Bai Shen, are you unhappy? If you feel that the future wife of the Zhou family wrongly accused you in public, and you are very displeased, shall I help you take care of her?"
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "If I truly wanted to act, would I need your help?"
Hearing Bai Xi's words, Shen Mingxun quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes, your subordinate overstepped."
It's over. He had tried to flatter her, but ended up offending her. His chances of being promoted to senior commander this year were likely slim.
Bai Xi seemed to read his mind. "If you want to be promoted to senior commander, perhaps you should take on more missions. I will not show favoritism here. Xuan Feng will be back in a while, and you won't need to stay by my side."
Upon hearing this, Shen Mingxun's face immediately fell. "Eldest Miss, are you abandoning me? I will be heartbroken."
Xuan Feng was a top commander of the intelligence department, a confidant of the Eldest Miss, and someone he could not normally interact with.
When Xuan Feng returned, the Eldest Miss would naturally no longer need a gofer like him, and his promotion to senior commander would be a distant hope.
Bai Xi reached up and pressed her temples. Shen Mingxun's words made it sound as if they had some unusual relationship. "One last mission for you. If you complete it well, I'll arrange for you to follow Liu Yue on missions."
At this, Shen Mingxun's eyes lit up slightly. "Thank you, Bai Shen. I will definitely complete the mission well."
Among the four top commanders, Xuan Feng was Bai Xi's right hand, and Liu Yue was her left arm. The difference between them was that Xuan Feng handled Bai Xi's personal affairs, while Liu Yue focused on the affairs of the intelligence department.
Both were extremely powerful top commanders of the intelligence department. If he could follow Liu Yue on missions, becoming a senior commander would be within reach.
Bai Xi's gaze slightly deepened. "Investigate whether the child in Bai Lian's womb truly belongs to Zhou Wen!"
Today, Bai Lian knelt before her and deliberately fell. The chance of the child being saved was likely not high.
At first, she thought Bai Lian wanted to frame her.
But what was the use of framing her?
Qian Feng had already conveyed the Qian family's stance on behalf of Zhou Wen's mother. She, Bai Xi, was not someone Bai Lian could provoke. Therefore, even if she framed her, the Zhou family or the Qian family would likely not stand up for her.
At most, it would just make the muddle-headed Zhou Wen dislike her more.
Even if she were an infatuated idiot, she would know this was a losing deal, let alone that she wasn't. The child in her womb was now her only hope. She was willing to give up on it because it was highly likely that even if the child were born, it wouldn't become her hope, and could potentially become a handle against her.
Shen Mingxun was slightly taken aback and a bit confused, but seeing Bai Xi's expression, he very sensibly asked no further questions. Instead, he said with a serious expression, "Rest assured, Bai Shen, I will investigate it thoroughly!"
Bai Xi did not reply. Just then, her phone rang. She answered it, "Hello, Mom."
Lin Yun's worried voice came from the other end. "Xi'er, are you alright?"
Today was Bai Lian's birthday banquet, and Si Si had given the invitation to Xi'er, making her worried.
Hearing Lin Yun's voice, the coldness in Bai Xi's eyes lessened. "I am, of course, fine. I'm on my way to the hospital to see you and brother now."
Lin Yun finally felt relieved upon hearing Bai Xi's words. "Good. Dr. Han just administered medication to Han'er, and Han'er's condition is indeed much better than before. We must thank him properly!"
As she spoke, she looked at Han Mo, who was carefully taking care of Bai Han by the bedside, with a gentle expression.
Bai Xi's lips curved slightly. "I know."
Indeed, Han Mo had saved both her brother and mother. How could she not repay this kindness?
After finishing, she hung up and said to Shen Mingxun, "To the hospital."