By all accounts, the uncle should have nodded immediately and said he'd be back in fifteen minutes.
Zhou Wen looked at Bai Xi, his eyes filled with a trace of smugness and pride.
After all, if she hadn't left with that wild man back then, it would be her he was protecting today.
At this moment, he wanted to see the regret in her eyes, even hoping she would bow her head and admit her mistakes. That way, he wouldn't be so relentless in his pursuit.
Unfortunately, Bai Xi's expression was calm, as if she hadn't heard a word he said.
Zhou Wen frowned slightly, intending to say something more intimidating to the person on the phone, to make him escalate the situation and intimidate Bai Wei. But before he could speak, the voice from the other end of the line said, "The Bai family's matters are their own family affairs. I won't interfere. As your uncle, I'll offer you a piece of advice: you'd better not interfere either. Go home and find your mother!"
With that, he hung up the phone, leaving only the cold, indifferent dialing tone.
In the office of the Director of the M City Security Bureau.
Qian Feng held his mobile phone, his face a mask of flattery as he looked at Shen Mingxun, who sat upright. "Commander, rest assured, I will absolutely not interfere in matters that are not my concern."
Shen Mingxun's boots, inlaid with metal pieces, made a "clack, clack" sound on the floor, causing Qian Feng to break out in a cold sweat. He said faintly, "You should know that I am saving you."
Offending that killer god, Bai Xi, was no different from descending into hell.
Qian Feng smiled, immediately saying, "Yes, yes, I naturally know that Commander Shen is looking out for me! Commander Shen, have some tea, please..."
Shen Mingxun took a sip of his tea, "This tea is quite good..."
Qian Feng immediately took out a box of tea from his safe and respectfully placed it before Shen Mingxun. "Oh, it's wonderful that Commander Shen likes it. It's truly his honor to receive your favor. I hope Commander Shen will promote me more in the future!"
Shen Mingxun raised an eyebrow. "Given your perceptiveness, I don't mind saying a few more words. China is about to undergo great changes. Do not provoke the Bai family, especially the eldest daughter of the Bai family, Bai Xi, who has just returned to the Bai family!"
Qian Feng nodded subconsciously at Shen Mingxun's solemn gaze. "Yes, yes, yes..."
So, it was Bai Xi, the Bai family's eldest daughter who had been missing for many years.
It seemed this young lady from the Bai family had caught the eye of the youngest intermediate general in M City's underground network. She was bound to soar. He dared not interfere, nor could he!
Not even his own nephew would help!
Zhou Wen held the phone, the busy tone echoing in his ears. He stood still for a long time, his face pale.
Bai Lian looked at the man who had suddenly fallen silent before her, her eyes filled with hope. "Uncle will come to protect me and my daddy, won't he?"
Zhou Wen spoke with difficulty, "...He said it's a family matter and he won't interfere."
"What!"
Bai Lian's voice rose by eight octaves. Her delicate demeanor vanished instantly.
Bai Qian's eyes also held unprecedented despair.
If he fell into Bai Xi's hands today, and she settled old scores one by one, he would surely die a terrible death. How could this happen? "Mr. Zhou, Lian'er is already your fiancée. We are family. You must help me!"
Zhou Wen frowned, glancing at the people on the ground, then at Bai Lian, who held his arm tightly with expectant eyes. He took a step forward and said, "Bai Xi, since you say everything here belongs to you, then everything is returned to you. I will take Lian'er and Uncle Bai away. You have no objections, right?"
He didn't know what was going on with his uncle today, but since he was engaged to Lian'er today, he had to take Lian'er away, otherwise outsiders would certainly think that he, Zhou Wen, was a heartless man.
More importantly, he wanted to treat Bai Lian well in front of Bai Xi, to let her know what an excellent man she had missed.
Bai Xi swept a casual glance at Bai Lian and Bai Qian, her eyes devoid of any emotion. "Pack them up neatly. Don't dirty my place."
She had avenged her brother's betrayal today. As for her own score from years ago, Bai Qian was merely a catalyst. The truly vicious one... was the person she had been taught by her father to respect absolutely.
This account would eventually be settled.
After speaking, Bai Xi turned to leave for the inner hall.
Zhou Wen looked at her retreating figure, feeling a flicker of anticipation, hoping she would turn back and glance at him.
As expected, Bai Xi turned her head and was looking at him... with a charming smile.
Then she raised a fair finger and beckoned him lightly, "Come here."
Zhou Wen's legs moved unconsciously, but then he quickly stopped.
Why? Why should he go when she told him to?
She wasn't worthy!
As he was about to get angry, a light blue figure flashed past him, holding up her skirt and quickly following behind, mischievous like a little rabbit. "Xi'er, I knew you were still thinking of me!"
Bai Xi smiled slightly, saying nothing more, and led Tong Yao away at the far end of the villa.
Zhou Wen stood there, stunned.
So, she wasn't calling him at all.
Bai Lian gently tugged on Zhou Wen's arm. "Brother Wen, can you find a doctor for my daddy first?"
Zhou Wen finally came to his senses and looked at Bai Lian. "Yes, I'll send someone to get Uncle to the best hospital for treatment immediately."
Bai Lian lowered her head slightly, swinging the arm she had linked with Zhou Wen's. "Actually, we are already engaged. You don't need to call my daddy 'Uncle.' You can call him like I do."
However, Zhou Wen gently pushed Bai Lian's arm away, his eyes no longer holding their former tenderness, but a faint distance. "Lian'er, I have some matters to attend to. You go to the hospital with Uncle first. After I've dealt with these matters, I'll come to the hospital to see you."
Bai Lian looked at the indifferent man before her in astonishment, not yet reacting. Zhou Wen's driver had already come to invite them to leave.
She glared resentfully in the direction Bai Xi had disappeared, a flicker of hatred in her eyes.