HCB Chapter 167 He's in the shadows
Chapter 167 He's in the shadows
"Brother, where have you all been? You haven't been home for a while." Bai Yu slowly walked up to her, a gentle smile playing on his lips. He gently reached out and softly stroked her hair.
Bai Wei looked at Bai Yu, somewhat bewildered by his action. Bai Yu's gaze fell on her face, his eyes filled with endless doting affection.
"Weiwei, Dad and I went out to take care of some things, and we're back now. You don't need to worry." Bai Yu's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze softly brushing past her ear.
Hearing Bai Yu's words, her previously tense face gradually relaxed. She looked at Bai Yu, her worry replaced by trust.
However, at that moment, Bai Yu's gaze towards her gradually changed. His eyes became deep and intense, as if a flame was burning within them. Bai Wei seemed to sense Bai Yu's unusual behavior as well, and she immediately pulled away.
"Have you eaten yet? I'll go cook some noodles for you."
Then she went to the kitchen.
Watching her receding figure, Bai Chuhua stood behind Bai Yu, remained silent for a moment, then suddenly cleared his throat and said in a serious and deep voice, "Don't have any improper thoughts. She is your sister, and you both have the surname Bai. This is an unchangeable fact, so there is absolutely no possibility between you two."
Bai Chuhua's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in Bai Yu's ears.
His words moved Bai Yu, as if struck by an invisible force. However, he did not turn to look at Bai Chuhua, but instead kept his eyes fixed on the direction Bai Wei had left, as if that gradually disappearing figure was the only focus of his life.
Then, he turned around, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, and asked, "If I had any designs on you, would Dad disregard our father-son relationship and kill me?"
Bai Chuhua's face instantly darkened. He stared intently at Bai Yu, his eyes filled with warning and authority. "As long as I have a breath left, I will not allow such an unethical thing to happen. The Bai family's reputation cannot be tarnished. If you remain obstinate, you should know the consequences."
Bai Yu slightly raised his chin, his eyes filled with stubbornness. "Dad, I know this goes against societal norms, but I can't control matters of the heart. Over the years, she has long been the most important person in my life."
Bai Chuhua clenched his fists in anger, "You're absolutely insane! Weiwei's reputation can't be ruined by you."
Just as the two were at an impasse, a crisp sound of porcelain shattering came from the kitchen.
Bai Wei ran out of the kitchen in a panic, "Brother, Dad, I...I accidentally broke a bowl."
She looked at the two people with a tense atmosphere, her eyes filled with doubt and worry. Bai Yu and Bai Chuhua instantly put away their confrontational expressions. Bai Yu quickly went to Bai Wei's side to comfort her, while Bai Chuhua turned his back and sighed inwardly.
"I'll go pack, brother, you and Dad wait a little longer..."
"I'll help you..."
Bai Yu wanted to go to the kitchen with Bai Wei to clean up the broken dishes, but Bai Chuhua stopped him, saying, "Let Weiwei do this. You don't need to help. Besides, I have something to ask you. Come with me."
"It's okay, brother, I can manage on my own. You and Dad go."
Bai Yu glanced at Bai Wei, who nodded reassuringly, indicating that she could do it.
Then he followed Bai Chuhua to the study. Bai Chuhua closed the door, his face so dark it could drip water. "I'll ask you one more time, are you really planning to go down this path to the bitter end?" Bai Yu didn't back down at all. "Dad, my mind is made up." Bai Chuhua paced back and forth in the study, furious. "Think about the family's reputation. What will people say if word gets out? Besides, Weiwei has always treated you like a brother. Don't ruin her current peace."
Bai Yu was silent for a moment before saying, "We're not related by blood, so why can't we be together?"
At this moment, Bai Chuhua stopped and stared at him. "Nominally, you and she are siblings, but Weiwei only sees you as her brother. She won't accept this, and I won't agree to it either. You'd better give up on this idea, Bai Yu!"
Meanwhile, Bai Wei, after cleaning up the broken pieces in the kitchen, started to feel uneasy. She felt that the atmosphere between her brother and father was strange, and she decided to find an opportunity to ask them what was going on.
Bai Chuhua and Bai Yu waited on the sofa in the living room.
"We can't let Weiwei know a word about this. She can't find out," Bai Chuhua said, turning to Bai Yu.
Bai Yu frowned. "Dad, I can't guarantee I can keep this a secret forever." Bai Chuhua glared at him. "You have to keep it a secret, or you'll bring shame to the Bai family." Just then, Bai Wei came out carrying a bowl of cooked noodles. "Brother, Dad, the noodles are ready." She had an innocent smile on her face, completely unaware of the tense atmosphere between the two.
Bai Yu quickly composed himself, suppressing his displeasure, and said gently, "Thank you for your hard work, Weiwei." Bai Chuhua also forced a smile. During the meal, Bai Wei looked at Bai Yu, hesitant to speak. Bai Yu's heart tightened, worried that she might have noticed something. Fortunately, Bai Wei only said, "Brother, you seem to have lost weight recently. You should eat more." Bai Yu breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, Weiwei's noodles are the best."
After dinner, Bai Wei stood on the balcony, looking at Bai Chuhua with a worried expression, and asked softly, "Dad, when I escaped before, I drugged him. He'll definitely come looking for me when he wakes up. What should I do then?"
Bai Chuhua listened attentively to his daughter's words, feeling a growing sense of unease. He knew that Bai Wei had experienced some things at the Fu family, and these events had clearly had a significant impact on her.
Bai Wei took a deep breath and continued, "When I was at the Fu family's house, I remembered some things." Her voice trembled slightly, as if recalling those things made her somewhat uneasy.
Bai Chuhua looked at her daughter nervously and encouraged her to continue.
She continued, "I also have another name, Ye Xingran. When you found me before, I was wearing a wedding dress. The reason I was wearing a wedding dress was because before that, I had agreed to marry Fu Shiyue."
Bai Chuhua was somewhat surprised; he had never imagined that Bai Wei had such a past.
Unexpectedly, in these past disappearances, her daughter and Fu Wenyuan's son were entangled...
He asked eagerly, "And then what happened? How could you not remember?"
Bai Wei shook her head, somewhat confused, and said, "I don't remember what happened after that. I only have some fragmented memories, but I can't piece them together."
Bai Chuhua remained silent for a moment, realizing that Bai Wei's amnesia might be related to her experiences in the Fu family. He decided to find out the truth and protect his daughter.
"If Fu Shiyue dares to come again, I will absolutely not let him go!" The man's voice was filled with anger and determination. "And I will absolutely not let you go with him!"
However, not far behind them, Bai Yu stood quietly like a ghost, listening to their conversation.
His eyes gradually deepened, as if concealing some unknown secret.
Bai Yu's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a chilling smile. This smile was both unsettling and sinister, a stark contrast to his usual gentle demeanor.
A bold guess formed in his mind: perhaps Bai Yu was the one orchestrating all of this. He sent people to continue investigating Bai Yu's past, leaving no detail overlooked. At the same time, he also strengthened surveillance of the Bai family to prevent Bai Yu from doing anything further that could harm Bai Wei.
Shen Xian stood quietly beside him, her face grave, and said, "I think Bai Wei's brother is definitely not simple. He may be hiding many secrets. He might be the person behind Lu Fei, but this is just my guess at the moment, and we need more evidence to confirm it. However, what is certain is that there is some connection between the two of them. After some investigation, I discovered some clues. Bai Yu appears gentle and refined on the surface, but in reality, he is very ruthless in private, and he has many shady dealings in the business world. Moreover, during the time Bai Wei was missing, Bai Yu's whereabouts were unusually suspicious."
He said, "So, keep an eye on him and investigate thoroughly what happened between Yunmeng, Lu Fei, and Bai Yu. If there are any new developments, be sure to let me know immediately."
He had barely finished speaking when he prepared to get up and leave. However, seeing this, Shen Xian'an quickly reached out to stop him and asked, "Where are you going? The effects of the medicine haven't worn off yet, how can you get up so soon?"
"I'm going to pick her up."
"Who are you picking up?" Shen Xian'an asked, puzzled.
“Bai Wei.” His tone was firm. Shen Xian’an frowned. “I don’t agree. She was the one who drugged you, causing you to faint. You actually want to go find her? You’re really bewitched. Look at you, you haven’t recovered yet. How can you go to pick her up? What if Bai Yu has some other scheme? You’re just walking into a trap.” He remained unmoved. “However, I can’t let her be in danger again. No matter what, I have to bring her back.”
Shen Xian'an sighed helplessly, "I really can't persuade you anymore. Alright, I'll go with you."
Just as they were about to leave together, Shen Xian'an suddenly stopped in his tracks: "Something's not right."
“Bai Wei won’t be in any danger over there. Even if Bai Yu does something, her father, Bai Chuhua, will still protect her. After all, his daughter has only been reunited with him after so many years, and he won’t let Bai Yu hurt Bai Wei. We should investigate as soon as possible to find out who is behind this. If it really is Bai Yu, we’ll have evidence, and Bai Wei might obediently come back with you.”
"If she wants to escape from you, it means that her heart is not here. If you try to keep her, it will only have the opposite effect."