Chapter 80.2

Xie Yin questioned how sincere Bai Qianzhu’s feelings were. Was she just putting on a show to appease Commander Xie?

She wiped away the tears that threatened to spill and quietly followed.

“…William, this house is so cozy, I really like it.”

William looked just as charming as before.

His hair was styled up, giving him an even more carefree appearance.

But Bai Qianzhu adored the nonchalant aura he exuded, especially when his deep gaze fell on her, making her feel as if her very soul trembled.

That was something Commander Xie could never provide.

“I specially prepared this for you,” William took Bai Qianzhu’s delicate hand and gently kissed it. “Do you like it?”

“I love it so much!”

Bai Qianzhu was filled with emotion.

“Thank you, William, for making me the happiest woman in the world at this moment.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

William held Bai Qianzhu’s hand slightly higher, his eyes glinting with a charm that seemed capable of captivating anyone’s soul.

The atmosphere around them became ambiguous.

Bai Qianzhu’s chest rose and fell slightly as she looked at William with an unmistakable gaze. She reached out to cover her chest and pretended to stumble, falling into his arms.

How could a man refuse a woman who came to him so willingly?

William wrapped his arms around Bai Qianzhu’s waist, burying his head in her shoulder.

“Baby, you smell amazing.”

Feeling as if she were in her first romance, Bai Qianzhu blushed deeply.

Yet, she found it delightful.

Commander Xie was always high and mighty, and it was usually Bai Qianzhu who catered to him. William, on the other hand, was full of charm. Plus, with Commander Xie getting older and out of shape, he struggled in bed.

William was far more vigorous.

At that moment, Bai Qianzhu realized she was a woman who also needed love.

They kissed, reluctant to part.

The air around them felt thick and hot, filled with the sounds of their entangled bodies.

Suddenly—

The door to the room was flung open, startling both Bai Qianzhu and William.

When she saw who stood in the doorway, Bai Qianzhu froze.

“X-Xiao Yin…”

No amount of speculation could compare to the shock of witnessing it firsthand.

Xie Yin was genuinely heartbroken. “Mom, why are you doing this to me?”

All those assurances that she was looking out for her turned out to be lies!

Xie Yin had been the one to take a liking to William first. Why did her mother have to come in and steal her love?

Anger surged within Xie Yin. “I hate you!”

She turned to leave, but Bai Qianzhu grabbed her arm.

“Xiao Yin, it’s not what you think,” she said, glancing at the curious onlookers outside. She quickly pulled Xie Yin into the room. “You misunderstood. Xiao Yin, let me explain.”

Bai Qianzhu was visibly anxious.

She glanced at the people outside before closing the door, locking it securely.

She wanted to make sure no one could push their way in again.

Xie Yin shook off her mother’s grip and turned her back.

“If it’s not like this, then what is it?” She wiped her tears. “What did you say to me before?”

At Xie Yin’s words, Bai Qianzhu showed an unusual hint of guilt.

“Xiao Yin, please let me explain.”

“Let me talk to her.” William stepped forward, intimately holding Bai Qianzhu’s shoulder. “Leave it to me?”

Seeing this scene only fueled Xie Yin’s anger.

She covered her ears with her hands. “I don’t want to hear it!”

“Xiao Yin, I truly love your mother. So… I hope you can bless us.”

This made Xie Yin even angrier.

“I’ve made plans with your Uncle William…” Bai Qianzhu pulled Xie Yin’s hands away from her ears. “Once we sort things out here, I’ll be moving to T Country with your Uncle William.”

“I’m going too?”

Upon hearing the mention of T Country, Xie Yin turned to look at them.

“Of course,” Bai Qianzhu affirmed confidently. “You’re my daughter, where else would you go?”

William nodded. “We’ll live together in a mansion there. It’s filled with roses, and whether you want to entertain guests or host a banquet, it’s perfect. I’ll treat you like my own daughter.”

“The young talents in T Country will be at your disposal.”

Bai Qianzhu looked at William with tearful eyes.

“I really don’t know how to thank you. You’ve been so good to me. William… I don’t deserve this.”

“No! You deserve it,” William took Bai Qianzhu’s hand, gazing deeply into her eyes. “You are my goddess, and I would give you anything.”

Tears streamed down Bai Qianzhu’s face.

“Xiao Yin, come with me,” she said, still thinking of Xie Yin. “William is a good father. He will treat you well.”

Xie Yin: “…”

At that moment, she was no longer feeling the heartbreak of betrayal by her loved ones.

Her mind was racing with thoughts of the rose estate William described. Just imagining what he had said made her adrenaline surge.

In the courtyard, because Bai Qianzhu had risen to power through dubious means, many people openly and secretly looked down on both mother and daughter.

The truly highborn daughters of the courtyard barely acknowledged her.

Though Xie Yin acted boastful at social gatherings, it was all just for show.

If they left this place for T Country, who would remember their unseemly past? Xie Yin no longer felt angry; she almost wanted to grab them both and leave this wretched place immediately.

“Xiao Yin?”

Bai Qianzhu genuinely cared for her daughter.

After all, she had only this one child and had to protect her well.

“This situation… is my fault,” Bai Qianzhu held Xie Yin’s hand. “But my feelings for William are genuine. You can understand that, right?”

Though Xie Yin’s anger had subsided, she was shrewd and always looked out for her own interests.

“…Since you know it’s your fault, you must make it up to me!”

“Oh,” upon hearing this, Bai Qianzhu’s face lit up with joy. “William, hurry…”

William: “…”

After a moment’s thought, he spoke.

“At my age, I don’t even know if I can have more children,” he chuckled bitterly. “I plan to leave the Rose Manor to you when we’re gone. And I’ll give you shares worth two million as a way to make it up to you.”

“Dad!”

Xie Yin was thrilled.

“Dad, you’re amazing.”

My goodness!

Two million! That’s a fortune!

“Alright,” Bai Qianzhu said, pleased that William was offering so much, “Once we’re out of here, pretend you’ve never seen him, understand?”

Xie Yin nodded, seemingly understanding.

“Come with me.”

Bai Qianzhu glanced at William before pulling Xie Yin aside. Her expression grew serious. “I haven’t asked you yet—how did you get here?”

“…I just came over like this.”

Xie Yin explained her journey to Bai Qianzhu, sensing her concern, and waved her hand dismissively. “Mom, don’t worry. Dad… Commander Xie is still sulking in the house about Xie Yanzhao, and Xiao Zhou is taking care of him. He won’t notice where we went.”

With a new dad to compare to, Commander Xie seemed utterly worthless. Especially lately, Xie Yin had received several scoldings from him and had long been dissatisfied with his behavior.

Bai Qianzhu sighed in relief.

“Well, that’s good. That’s good,” she said, patting her chest and playfully pointing at Xie Yin’s head. “You almost scared me to death.”

“Mom, have you thought about how to explain this to Commander Xie?”

If her mother didn’t confront Commander Xie, how could Xie Yin live a lavish life in the future? She was still dreaming of returning home one day to teach Ruan Mingfu and all those who looked down on her a lesson.

“What’s there to say?”

Bai Qianzhu had been with Commander Xie for over a decade. She knew him well. He had a terrible temper. If he found out about her and William, he would definitely pull out his gun and shoot her!

She had seen too many men like him. They could embrace others but would never tolerate their women being unfaithful.

Bai Qianzhu had already made her plans.

She would elope with William. Commander Xie couldn’t leave the country. Once she escaped, he would have no way to touch her. Just thinking about not having to face Commander Xie’s grim face again made Bai Qianzhu feel like the sky was bluer and the grass greener.

“Don’t worry about this matter,” Bai Qianzhu grasped Xie Yin’s hands and said earnestly, “When we go back, act like this never happened. Understand?”

Xie Yin quickly shook her head.

Mother and daughter were like two peas in a pod.

“Mom, I know what to do.”

Bai Qianzhu nodded. “Alright, you should leave now.”

“…Aren’t you coming with me?”

“I have something to discuss with your dad,” Bai Qianzhu replied.

She turned to glance at William, who was standing in the middle of the room, gentlemanly turning his back, his cheeks slightly flushed. It seemed he had a kind of telepathic connection with her, as he turned to look at Bai Qianzhu.

That tender expression made Xie Yin’s heart feel a little sour. But compared to what William promised her, this small twinge of jealousy felt utterly insignificant.

Fine then.

In situations like this, Xie Yin seemed particularly carefree.

She placed her hand on the door, worriedly reminding her mother, “Mom, hurry up. If we get caught, neither of us nor Dad will be in a good spot.”

“I understand. You should leave quickly to avoid raising any suspicion.”

Bai Qianzhu turned and walked toward William with affectionate eyes.

“Dad!”

Bai Qianzhu frowned slightly.

Her daughter was completely lacking in composure. Calling out so loudly could draw others’ suspicions. Besides, William was right there, there was no need to call out loudly.

Bai Qianzhu shook her head.

It seemed she needed to teach Xie Yin more in the future.

She turned around, ready to scold her, but two people appeared at the open door.

Bai Qianzhu shivered. “O-old Xie…”

Commander Xie’s face was ashen, looking even more terrifying than he had in the hospital. The atmosphere around him was tense, and Xiao Zhou beside him didn’t even dare to breathe.

“D-Dad…”

Xie Yin’s voice trembled.

When she thought of the people inside, her face turned pale.

Her right hand unconsciously gripped the doorknob, but she didn’t have the courage to close the door. Remembering Commander Xie’s temper these days, her legs began to shake.

Being older, Bai Qianzhu quickly regained her composure.

“Old Xie, why are you here?” She reached out and brushed the hair on her forehead, trying to look normal. “I ordered two sets of clothes for you, and she left one of them at home. To save time, I just came here to wait.”

“Oh?”

Xiao Zhou opened the half-closed door, and Commander Xie stepped inside.

“Who knew the clothes wouldn’t fit?” Bai Qianzhu’s eyes twinkled. “She sent it for alterations again. What a hassle. She made me wait so long.”

Commander Xie surveyed the room and sat down on the sofa.

“What about him?” He looked at William in the room and asked calmly, “Is he also a customer who ordered custom clothes?”

As soon as Commander Xie appeared, William wished he could vanish into thin air.

But it turned out, he was still noticed by Commander Xie.

“Of course.”

Bai Qianzhu struggled to maintain her composure.

“Old Xie, what brings you here today?”

She cautiously tested the waters while carefully observing Commander Xie’s facial expression.

“Dad,” seeing things weren’t right, Xie Yin instinctively hugged Commander Xie’s arm as usual. “The outfits Mom ordered are really beautiful, but—”

With a loud bang!

A teacup shattered on the floor, making a piercing noise.

“How long do you two, mother and daughter, want to deceive me?!”