Bai Jia'an smiled and said, "Why wouldn't I be? After all, I'm your biological sister, and our Bai family is closely connected to the Huo family. It's only natural that I'd have an invitation."
"I wasn't aware that Mr. Ji's presence here meant he's also part of the Bai family?" Bai Nuanxi clung to Huo Muchen's arm, her smile bright and innocent. "Given the Ji family's status, it doesn't quite seem to measure up to high society, does it?"
"You..." Ji Ziyu's eyes widened in disbelief that the girl who once loved him deeply could say such things!
"Nuanxi, how can you say that?! Don't you love me anymore? All that stuff online is fake; don't be deceived by it!" Ji Ziyu shouted desperately, "Look at the man beside you! Aside from money and power, what does he have? Can he treat you as well as I do? Can he take care of you?"
"Ji Ziyu, what madness is this!" Bai Nuanxi retorted without backing down. "You've already listed what makes him better, so I don't need to spell it out for you. Let me tell you this: you and he are worlds apart. At the very least, Huo Muchen wouldn't sweet-talk me about lifelong love while telling my sister he'd take care of her for life!"
As she spoke, contempt flashed in Bai Nuanxi's eyes. "A person like you disgusts me just by looking at you."
Seeing Bai Nuanxi so unyielding, Old Master Huo felt no displeasure but rather a sense of admiration.
Women aren't meant to be symbols of weakness!
Some women, when faced with adversity, only know how to cry, and some are even weak enough to kneel, utterly disgraceful!
But here Bai Nuanxi was, not crying for Huo Muchen's forgiveness, but standing firm and speaking out strongly—how satisfying!
Old Master Huo looked at Bai Jia'an, cowering behind Ji Ziyu, not daring to utter a word.
Tsk tsk, what a weakling.
"Continue your conversation, young ones. I'm old and need to rest," Old Master Huo said. He had to attend the evening banquet later, so leaving now was understandable.
Besides, with Old Master Huo's stature, even if he decided to leave for no good reason, no one would dare say a word!
Seeing this, Bai Jia'an secretly smirked. "Look at you, acting like a shrew, even driving Old Master Huo away. Honestly, sister, when will you learn to be a bit more delicate?"
"Heh, that's still better than hiding behind a man, manipulating him to speak for you," Bai Nuanxi rolled her eyes. Having lived two lives, she couldn't possibly be unaware of the old man's preferences.
Otherwise, what would be the point of living twice?
The chessboard and pieces were made from carefully selected wood and crafted by her own hands. There's no better gift than one given with sincerity.
Old Master Huo's departure earlier was likely due to his disgust at Bai Jia'an's behavior.
Only knowing how to have Ji Ziyu step up while she hides behind like a turtle, as if waiting for Ji Ziyu to leave so she can come over and continue sowing discord between them.
"Bai Jia'an, if you don't provoke me, I won't provoke you. But if you dare to cross me again, see if I won't make you disappear from this world," Bai Nuanxi was in no mood for small talk with Bai Jia'an. A person like this wouldn't stop hovering around unless given a stern warning!
"Sister... are you joking?" Bai Jia'an's smile was a bit strained. If she were truly dealt with, it would mean going against the entire Bai family!
Supporting her husband's family while bullying her own? Ha... who would be foolish enough to do that?
"Why don't you try me and see if I'm joking?" Bai Nuanxi smiled, but her smile was more frightening than a cry!
Bai Jia'an was momentarily stunned. She hadn't realized when Bai Nuanxi had become this kind of person.
"Brother Ziyu! Look at her!" Bai Jia'an shouted, pointing furiously at Bai Nuanxi's retreating figure.
"What about her? She's just giving you a warning, which is much less than what you've done to her. Jia'an, I'm telling you, it's best not to provoke Nuanxi during this time. If you push her away from me even further, I might truly break off with you."
Ji Ziyu's expression grew even more menacing, his dark eyes full of malice, and his words cut deep.
His words were like sharp swords stabbing into Bai Jia'an's heart.
Two people beside her had changed so drastically, making her uneasy. Bai Jia'an bit her lip and wrapped her arms around Ji Ziyu.
"Brother Ziyu... the video has already been deleted. The impact isn't that significant now, so you don't need to worry."
Bai Jia'an knew her explanation was minimal and didn't help much, but she couldn't think of anything better to say.
"Jia'an, just calm down for a bit," Ji Ziyu had made up his mind to reconcile with Bai Nuanxi.
Though their relationship had never been openly acknowledged, they had both been happy.
At the time, he thought he was merely using Bai Nuanxi, but now, as Bai Nuanxi decided to leave him, he suddenly realized!
There was no simple use!
If it were just that, why would he feel so angry after Bai Nuanxi left him?
It's because he cared!
It's because, deep down, he felt that his person had left him, that his belonging had been taken!
That's why he was angry, that's why he was furious!
So... if he still loved Bai Nuanxi, would she return to him?
This time, he would treat her well!
Thinking this, Ji Ziyu walked toward the balcony. It was quieter there, and he could have the waiter call Bai Nuanxi over. After all, some heartfelt words weren't meant to be overheard by others.
Bai Jia'an wobbled after him on her high heels, "Brother Ziyu, why are you walking so fast!"
"Don't follow me; I have something to do. You should go back," Ji Ziyu said impatiently.
Bai Jia'an bit her lip, silently cursing his nerve!
Even the invitation to this place was arranged by her, yet Ji Ziyu had the audacity to tell her to leave! To stay here himself!
But... whatever crossed her mind, Bai Jia'an's expression changed, and she slowly said, "Brother Ziyu, have you stopped loving me?"
A pained look crossed Ji Ziyu's face. "Jia'an, I've thought a lot just now. I believe the one I truly love might be Nuanxi. I've already hurt her once, and I don't want... to hurt her again."
"How could that be, Brother Ziyu! Didn't you tell me you didn't like Bai Nuanxi? Didn't you say you were just using her?" Bai Jia'an shouted in despair!
Why?
Why does everyone end up going back to Bai Nuanxi? Clearly, she, Bai Jia'an, is better; she's more beautiful, more educated, excelling in every aspect. So why?!
Bai Nuanxi, you deserve to die!
You should never have existed in this world!!!