Bai Family’s old house, first-floor hall.

Ever since Bai Lanlan returned to the Bai Family yesterday, Bai Xijing called her into the study. It wasn’t until this morning that she appeared in front of everyone.

Due to the uproar caused by Bai Lanlan and Mu Haiyun at Mingzhu Mall over their supposed setup of Mu Tiantian, the Bai Family couldn’t suppress the scandal, despite trying, as they faced public outrage.

The original video had already been deleted, but they couldn’t remove the copies that the public had downloaded.

In the first-floor hall, Bai Lanlan, like a child who had done something wrong, sat on the sofa with her head bowed, her hands placed neatly on her knees, not daring to move an inch.

"Lanlan, what exactly happened?"

Speaking was Bai Xijing’s eldest son, Bai Chenhua, his brow furrowed, eyes slightly cold. He was clearly displeased with Bai Lanlan for suddenly causing such a scene.

Bai Lanlan lifted her head, her tear-swollen almond eyes resembling peaches, startling Bai Chenhua, who quickly instructed Nanny Li beside him.

"Nanny Li, get an egg and some ice for Lanlan to apply to her eyes!"

Nanny Li nodded repeatedly and quickly went to prepare them.

Sitting opposite Bai Chenhua was a man in his thirties to forties, strikingly handsome though crow’s feet lined his eyes. He looked at Bai Lanlan with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"I say, big brother, what else could it be? It’s clear that Lanlan likes Chen Yao, but Chen Yao disregards Lanlan’s feelings and sneaks around with that Second Miss from the Mu Family outside!"

At the words "sneaks around," Bai Chenhua immediately frowned.

"Second brother, watch your language! Chen Yao and Lanlan are not married!"

The man who spoke earlier was Bai Xijing’s second son, named Bai Chenchi. Known for his laid-back attitude since childhood, he’s had a reputation as a playboy for many years. Even though he’s married with children, rumors frequently circulate about him.

As for Bai Xijing’s third son, Bai Chenfeng, he’s not in Shengjing, having been on business trips frequently, though he’s expected back soon as the year-end approaches.

The women in the hall, besides Bai Lanlan and Nanny Li, included Su Yue, whom Bai Xijing married after his first wife’s death. She is twenty years younger than Bai Xijing. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Now at sixty, she maintained herself so well she looked just over forty.

With an oval face, almond eyes, and meticulously groomed hair, her makeup was exquisite, her demeanor elegant and natural. Her expression was gentle and serene when she looked at everyone.

Bai Xijing’s original wife died early, leaving him with two daughters, both of whom are now married and no longer living with the Bai Family.

After Su Yue married into the Bai Family, she proved her worth by giving birth to three sons for Bai Xijing in quick succession, solidifying her position.

However, Bai Xijing’s youngest son, Bai Chenyao, had a different mother. In the Bai Family, Bai Chenyao’s birth mother is a taboo subject no one dares mention.

Aside from the Bai Family, almost nobody knows that Bai Chenyao wasn’t born from Su Yue.

Other than Mrs. Bai and Su Yue, the wives of the first and second sons were present.

Bai Chenhua’s wife was named Li Jing, and true to her name, she was a woman who appeared very gentle and poised, articulate and knowledgeable, earning her the admiration of her parents-in-law.

Bai Chenchi’s wife was named Shuxin, the youngest daughter of the Shu Family known for its medical background. Being the only daughter, she was spoiled from a young age, leading to a somewhat arrogant and domineering personality.

However, after joining the Bai Family, her temper improved visibly, though only on the surface.

Given Bai Chenchi’s consistent philandering nature, maintaining appearances at home while having flings outside, it was common for the couple to quarrel every few days.