HBWnovel Chapter 236 The calm before the storm (5)
Chapter 236 The calm before the storm (5)
Bai Fuci might have been really angry with Ning Yuechen, so he went straight to the bedroom in the backyard to rest, leaving his wife He Weiwei to take charge of the situation.
Ning Yuechen took the initiative to pull Bai Yi forward to wish her a happy new year, saying sweetly: "Grandma, Happy New Year."
She was well-behaved and gentle, and with so many younger generations watching, He Weiwei didn't get angry after all. She just nodded indifferently: "Since you are here, let's have a good holiday together."
"Of course I have to get along well with everyone. After all, Yiyi and I are going to get married soon, and we will be members of the Bai family in the future." Ning Yuechen said.
He Weiwei's face instantly darkened.
When Ning Yuechen was first taken in by Shi Yu, in order to prevent her from having any relationship with the Bai family and not to affect the interests of her granddaughter, she and her husband rushed back to the mainland and strongly refused to allow the child to stay in the Bai family.
Later, she even openly and secretly announced to the media that she was just an orphan of an old friend and had nothing to do with the Bai family, not even the grace of being raised.
It is precisely because of this that the media indirectly reported the matter recklessly, making the uninformed people think that the Bai family had a fake daughter who repaid kindness with grievances, behaved rudely, and was unreasonable.
Ning Yuechen was depressed for a long time because of these rumors, but later he tried hard to convince himself not to care about them. At the same time, he acted more low-key and tried his best to hide his presence.
Fortunately, not many people have seen her true face, and the rumors about her are just rumors, not worth her wasting her energy on them.
But precisely because of these historical reasons, she said in front of He Weiwei today that she was a member of the Bai family. This was undoubtedly a slap in the face to her and a blatant challenge to the authority of the two elders.
Sure enough, the smile on He Weiwei's lips faded, but she did not drive people away directly and mercilessly like her husband did.
Still maintaining the demeanor of a patriarch, he said, "You are still young, and Yiyi is at the age of striving for her career. We can talk about the future slowly."
Ning Yuechen hugged Bai Yi's arm affectionately, and said in a delicate voice: "The main reason is that I will graduate this year, and I want to settle the important events in my life before I start my career. It would be best if I could graduate and get married at the same time, and then I can bring my child to wish you two a happy new year at this time next year."
As soon as she said this, everyone around who was watching this scene looked at the old lady with different expressions.
He Weiwei didn't expect her to act and speak so arrogantly, but she would not be easily irritated by her as before.
He just said in a cold voice: "You young people should decide your own affairs."
After she finished speaking, she looked at her granddaughter: "Yiyi, what do you think?"
Bai Yi then took Ning Yuechen's hand and answered firmly while their fingers were intertwined: "Grandma, I proposed to Yuechen first. I want to spend the rest of my life with her."
He Weiwei never thought that her granddaughter, who had always been emotionally indifferent and almost heartless, would now go against her family for a girl, and this person was Ning Yuechen, who had taken away her mother's love and indirectly led to her being exiled abroad by her biological father.
Since the child had made up his mind, it was meaningless for her to say more, so she said, "I'm tired, I'm going to the backyard to rest for a while. It's rare for you young people to get together once a year, so let's have a good chat."
After he said that, he didn't stay here for long and just turned around and left.
Watching her leaving, Ning Yuechen felt even happier.
She only said a few words, and these two experienced elderly people lost their temper. If she really made a fuss later, would they have to go straight to the hospital?
If that's true, that would be wonderful.
Thinking of this, Ning Yuechen showed a smug smile on her face, which was accurately captured by Bai Yi who had been staring at her.
After a moment, Bai Yi spoke in a low voice with a slightly pleading tone: "Yu Chen, I know you have resentment towards your grandparents, but let's work together to get their consent, okay?"
Ning Yuechen's eyes were light: "I don't quite understand."
"What don't you understand?"
"When you decided to be with me, you didn't even listen to your biological father's opinion and just went your own way. Why do you have so many concerns when you come to my grandparents?"
Ning Yuechen looked her straight in the eye and continued to ask knowingly, "As far as I know, you have been living in the mainland since you were born, and then went abroad to study. It was a few years ago when you returned to China. By then, you were already completely independent, and you didn't have time to develop a relationship with your grandparents."
Bai Yi answered her question frankly, "Although my grandparents have always lived in Hong Kong, they often went to take care of me during the years when Shi Yu ignored me. Later, during the ten years I studied abroad, they often visited me, and I would come back here during the holidays, so naturally our relationship is deeper."
Ning Yuechen felt even more ironic about her explanation.
Rather than feeling the little bit of family affection, it is better to say that she values the huge benefits that this affection can bring her.
For someone like Bai Yi who puts profit above all else, talking about feelings is a ridiculous thing.
Compared to the inheritance rights that she could seize from Bai Jingyuan by relying on strength and blood relationship, the backstage power brought to her by the Bai family of Hong Kong is the most important.
Otherwise, why would this woman, who was always so arrogant and conceited, stand here so servilely? !
How hypocritical and ridiculous!
But since she said so, Ning Yuechen naturally had to play this scene with her: "I admit that I am a little resentful towards my grandparents, but now I know that they are very important to you, and I will work hard to change my attitude."
Bai Yi hugged her and said softly, "It's okay, just follow your heart, I'll take care of everything."
Ning Yuechen responded expressionlessly: "Okay."
After the two of them chatted for a while as if no one was around, they heard a noise outside the hall and they turned to look at the same time.
It’s Bai Jinmo.
Ning Yue thought that today was a really good day. Not only did she successfully make the two elders angry and leave, but she also met the person she wanted to see most at the perfect time.
So when Bai Jinmo looked over here, she grabbed Bai Yi's wrist and said with a sad look: "Baby, I really didn't take Bai Yunrui to Suicheng Resort during the summer vacation of my senior year in high school. I never thought of hurting you. I don't know why Jinmo treated me like that, so I must ask her clearly today. Come with me, so that you can trust me more."
Bai Yi suppressed the panic in his heart, held her hand, and comforted her softly: "Baby, I believe you. Now that things have passed, let's not bring up the past again. No matter what, I believe you won't hurt me."
Ning Yuechen said firmly, "No, we must ask her clearly, and you have to accompany me."