Marry Me Quick novel Chapter 771

Chapter 771 Watch How You Speak to Me

Bai Jingshu leaned back into the couch with a nonchalant expression on his face.

He lazily stated, "Just tell me why you came."

His attitude made Bai Mingxu's eyebrows furrow in dissatisfaction and anger.

Seeing this, An Xia quietly pinched Bai Jingshu's palm.

Bai Jingshu turned his head, glanced at her, and gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her not to worry. He knew what he was doing.

Bai Mingxu took a deep breath. "Your grandfather is sick because of you. He's old. He won't last long if you keep scaring him like that."

"Couldn't you have come up with a different excuse? Do you think you can fool me every time with the same reason?" Bai Jingshu remembered how he was also deceived by false news that said Old Master Bai was sick when Qin Muchen had an accident, which was why he returned to Jingcheng City.

Only after returning to Jingcheng City did he realize that his grandfather was perfectly fine. He was also caught up in other matters then.

These people were experts at creating confusing news that no one knew was true and false in order to confuse people.

"Bai Jingshu, watch how you speak to me."

Bai Jingshu didn't know the true purpose of Bai Mingxu's visit today, but he knew that both he and Bai Mingxu would say hurtful things to each other at some point in this conversation.

Although An Xia already knew a lot about their family's affairs, it was still embarrassing for him to lay out all these matters in front of her.

He ignored Bai Mingxu and turned his head to look at An Xia, his eyes carrying an imperceptible tenderness. "You were tired just now. Do you want to rest first?"

An Xia turned her head and glanced at Bai Mingxu, nodding at Bai Jingshu. "Mhm, I'll go take a rest, then."

After speaking, she looked at Bai Mingxu again. "Mr. Bai, I'll go back to my room."

No matter how much Bai Mingxu disliked her, she had done everything she was supposed to do.

Once An Xia left, the tense atmosphere between the father and son became even more apparent.

"You're so afraid that I'll make things difficult for her that you sent her away! Look at you. What have you become for the sake of a woman!" Bai Mingxu's anger seemed to have reached its limit. He would explode with a little more fuel.

A mocking smile appeared on Bai Jingshu's face when he heard those words. "And what about you? Didn't you also abandon your wife for the sake of a woman?"

Hit where it hurt the most, Bai Mingxu immediately jumped in anger. "It was your mother who wanted to divorce me!"

"What, did you expect her to continue living with you and put up with the humiliation instead of getting divorced? Your ten-year marriage couldn't compare to all those women outside. Since you're so great, why don't you bring that woman home? You want a good reputation, but you also want to do shameless things. You never cared about me when I was young, so why are you meddling in my business now? Dad, not everything in this world will go your way."

In these years, Bai Mingxu hasn't been closely involved with Bai Jingshu. It was Old Master Bai who had more active involvement in his affairs, though still relatively limited.

When Bai Jingshu was younger, he used to feel sad and unbalanced inside. He only gradually understood that everyone had their own standpoints when he got older. Despite their shortcomings, they still gave him his life and the Bai family name, allowing him to be born into a life better than many others.

These years had been relatively peaceful.

Although Bai Jingshu's marriage to Shu Yanie deepened the rift between him and Bai Mingxu, it wasn't enough to make them fall out.

He didn't feel anything for Shu Yanian other than slight resentment about what she had done. As for Bai Mingxu, he had long since given up any expectations. After all, his father had always favored Bai Yunan.

But if the Bai family wanted to come in between him and An Xia, he would do anything to protect their relationship.

An Xia was his woman. She was the person he would spend the rest of his life with.

An Xia, too, loved him and trusted him.

He couldn't make any mistakes, even if it meant falling out with Bai Mingxu. He didn't care.

Bai Jingshu's words completely drained Bai Mingxu's confidence.

The older man wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he found it difficult to speak.

He had indeed been cold toward Bai Jingshu all these years. Even Bai Yunan received more attention from him, but that was only in terms of work.

In comparison, he favored Bai Yunan more.

It wasn't intentional favoritism toward Bai Yunan; it was because Bai Jingshu and Bai Yunan resembled Lu Qingying. Whenever he saw them, he would think of her.

As much as he didn't want to admit it, he couldn't hide the fact that he felt guilty toward Lu Qingying.

Lu Qingying, who grew up with him, was beautiful, lovely, and gentle.

All the boys in the courtyard secretly had a crush on Lu Qingying.

It wasn't like he didn't have even the slightest bit of love for Lu Qingying, but on the other hand, he couldn't let go of Bai Yunan's mother. That was why he kept delaying until Lu Qingying found out the truth.

Even after many years, he could still vividly recall Lu Qingying's expression that day.

It was one of disbelief, disappointment, and sadness.

Bai Mingxu turned his head to the side, sucking in a deep breath. "Are you saying that I don't need to worry about anything from now on?"

"You're getting older. Wouldn't it be good if you could worry less and relax more?" Bai Jingshu looked at him expressionlessly, his voice cold.

After having his past exposed by Bai Jingshu, Bai Mingxu no longer felt angry. The rest of the conversation didn't hit him as hard as the earlier revelation.

With his back slightly bent, he leaned back as he sighed. "But you've gone too far. You didn't even inform the family before you got married.

"I am way more mature than you were at my age. I'm in a hurry and don't have the time to play around with you all. It's just a matter of time before I get married anyway. It's better to do it earlier. Besides, I'm already 30 years old."

Each of Bai Jingshu's words carried a sting. Now that Bai Mingxu had lost his confidence, he no longer had an angry face.

"Your grandfather won't give his blessings."

Bai Jingshu sneered, "Didn't he agree to your marriage with Mom? But look what happened in the end."

Bai Mingxu's expression turned rigid as he glared at Bai Jingshu. "Don't go too far. Regardless, you are still a descendant of the Bai family. You will never be able to sever ties with the Bai family in this lifetime!"

"I never wanted to sever ties with the family. It was you who drove me away." Bai Jingshu crossed his arms, adopting a rogue-like appearance.

"I can't control you. Just do whatever you want. Also, I was not lying when I said that your grandfather is sick. It's your choice whether to go home and see him or not."

Bai Mingxu finally couldn't hold it in anymore as he blurted out those words before he left.

Bai Jingshu was alone in the room after he watched Bai Mingxu go out and close the door.

Taking out a cigarette, he smoked it and got up to wash his hands before going back to the room to find An Xia.

An Xia was video chatting with Su Ziyue.

Su Ziyue complained, "I've put on weight now. Qin Muchen cooks soup for me every day, and I eat a lot of meat and fish. I've gotten noticeably heavier..."

As she spoke, she moved her phone down, showing An Xia her whole body.

An Xia carefully looked at her and noticed that Su Ziyue had indeed gained a little weight. Her face without makeup was as fair and delicate as tofu.