Compared to the calm and steady eldest daughter-in-law Li Jing, the second daughter-in-law Shuxin is very misnamed, as she’s far from bringing comfort.

Going back to her parents’ home is just routine.

If it weren’t for staying at the Bai Family’s old house, one might guess the home would have been burnt down long ago, not just idle talk.

Listening to Bai Chenchi’s words, Shuxin glanced at Bai Lanlan and frowned, expressing her dissatisfaction.

"We all know about Lanlan and Chen Yao’s situation. Now Chen Yao is openly parading around with that little girl from the Mu family. Should Lanlan just endure it?"

Since Shuxin spoke, Li Jing felt compelled to speak as well, though she was reluctant to get involved. After all, her brother-in-law was a determined person that even their father-in-law couldn’t restrain, let alone anyone else.

Seeing Bai Lanlan crying with eyes red like a rabbit’s, Li Jing sighed and gently took Bai Lanlan’s hand.

"Lanlan, when it comes to relationships, it’s important to consider equal social ranking, but mutual consent is also significant."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lanlan looked at Li Jing with her red eyes.

"But sister-in-law, before Mu Tiantian appeared, Brother Chenyao always treated me well!"

Li Jing sighed again, earnestly advising.

"Perhaps he truly just sees you as a sister?"

Bai Lanlan’s face turned a few shades paler.

Her already fair skin appeared as white as paper, seemingly fragile enough to pierce with a touch, evoking a sense of indescribable pity.

Li Jing’s heart softened, and her voice became even gentler.

"Lanlan, wait for Chen Yao to come back, and have a good talk with him."

Bai Lanlan’s eyes suddenly lit up.

"Sister-in-law, when will Brother Chenyao be back?"

When Bai Lanlan asked this question, everyone’s eyes in the hall turned to Old Sir Bai, Bai Xijing.

Bai Xijing’s expression was stern, serious, not inclined to smile.

"He will naturally return when it’s time!"

His voice was slightly cold, not loud, yet everyone present showed a change in their expressions.

Bai Lanlan’s body trembled slightly.

"Lanlan is not feeling well, go upstairs to rest!"

After Bai Xijing finished speaking, regardless of Bai Lanlan’s willingness, Nanny Li quickly came forward to support her and went upstairs.

After Bai Lanlan left, Bai Xijing sharply surveyed the others in the living room, his expression becoming more stern and intimidating.

"Why did such a situation arise, Shuxin, explain!"

Being called by her father-in-law, Shuxin was taken aback, her face, usually proud, turned somewhat pale.

Her father-in-law had always told her to pay attention to Bai Lanlan, practically making her this sister-in-law’s caregiver. Although she was unwilling, since her father-in-law cared deeply for this old friend’s daughter, she also took great care of Bai Lanlan.

Every time there was something delicious or fun, she would always include Bai Lanlan. Though they seemed like in-laws, they were as close as sisters.

"Dad, Lanlan said that the eldest daughter of the Mu family invited her to Mingzhu Mall for a stroll. Thinking that Lanlan didn’t have many friends, and the eldest daughter of the Mu family was one of them, I didn’t object and let the driver take her there."

Bai Xijing’s expression didn’t change, but everyone could feel the low pressure that surrounded him, making everyone feel uneasy.

Bai Chenchi’s face instantly turned cold, looking at Shuxin in displeasure.

"Aren’t you usually glued to Lanlan like one person? Why was she on her own that day?"

While Shuxin had to carefully deal with her father-in-law’s words, why should she endure her wayward husband?