Chu Meng was stunned and took a long time to react.
Chu Xiao also froze for a moment, looking at his hand in disbelief. But his rationality returned quickly, and he said indifferently, "Brother indulges you and spoils you, but you must know that you are the eldest daughter of the Chu family! Today's incident was all caused by your willfulness. Go back and reflect on yourself."
Chu Meng was stunned for a moment, a hint of shame and anger in her eyes: "Brother, you've changed, I hate you..."
Then, she glared fiercely at Bai Xi: "You vixen, you've bewitched my brother in the blink of an eye. You must be a monster!"
After speaking, she turned and ran away crying.
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and looked at Chu Meng, who had already disappeared, with a slight frown.
Vixen? She had never thought of being called that way.
Chu Xiao's eyes widened in shock, wanting to say something, but Chu Meng had already disappeared. He then looked at Bai Xi with deep apology in his eyes: "Um, Miss, I apologize for what my sister said to you. I'm sorry."
Bai Xi looked at Chu Xiao and said faintly, "It's fine."
She wasn't foolish. Just now, Chu Xiao had wanted to ask her to leave to protect his sister and the Chu family's reputation. Now, he not only laid hands on his sister but also came to apologize. It must be that the little attendant who came earlier had said something, most likely revealing that she held Xuan Feng's invitation.
However, seeing that he hadn't done anything to her, and that Chu Meng, despite her anger and desire to embarrass her, had maintained her bottom line by not agreeing to those two women pulling her clothes, she couldn't be bothered to pursue it.
Chu Xiao felt a sigh of relief upon hearing Bai Xi's "It's fine."
He recalled Chu Meng saying that the woman in front of him had "seduced" Han Rui. He had initially thought it was a young and beautiful woman who had hooked up with Han Rui to enter high society, but now it seemed... it was the opposite.
It was likely that Han Rui had learned of this girl's identity and was intentionally pursuing her.
But her absence today, not accompanying Han Rui, indicated that she didn't consider Han Rui her other half.
If that were the case... did he have a chance?
The girl in front of him, in terms of appearance, figure, and personality, was exactly what he liked. More importantly, she was from the Dark Department. His grandfather had said that the person who saved him was at least a high-ranking executive in the Dark Department. If he could be with her, the Chu family's business could advance another big step.
Thinking this, he casually picked up a cake and offered it to Bai Xi: "Thank you, Miss, for understanding my brotherly love. My name is Chu Xiao, the Chu from 'chu four mian chu ge' and the Xiao from 'luo mu xiao xiao.' May I know how you are called?"
Bai Xi glanced at the strawberry cake in his hand but didn't take it, saying faintly, "My name is Bai Xi. I won't eat the cake, I don't like it."
She liked strawberry cake, but not the strawberries on top.
Moreover, ever since she accidentally drank the wine from Tong Yao's hand last time, she had become a little wary of things offered by others, especially since she didn't know this man at all.
Although Chu Xiao felt a bit awkward hearing Bai Xi's words, he didn't show any emotion. Instead, he picked up a fork and slowly ate the cake in his hand.
How should he approach this exceptionally aloof beauty?
After thinking for a while, he said, "Miss Bai, if there's anything you like, feel free to tell me, and I'll help you prepare it."
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and looked at the man in front of her, a hint of speechlessness in her eyes: "Mr. Chu, are you very idle?"
Why was he hovering around her? Forcing awkward conversation?
Chu Xiao heard Bai Xi's intent to dismiss him: "Miss Bai saved my grandfather before, and he has always been very grateful to you. If he knew you were here, he would be very happy. As his grandson, my grandfather had already instructed me to take good care of you if you came today."
Bai Xi: "..."
Saved his grandfather? It wasn't her, it should have been Xuan Feng.
And today, she came with Xuan Feng's invitation. Him mistaking her for Xuan Feng was quite normal. However, since the old man had been saved by Xuan Feng, hadn't he told this man that the rescuer was a man?
Or did Xuan Feng himself not show his face during the rescue?
"Mr. Chu, the person who saved you was not me. Today, I am merely representing him at this birthday banquet. I accept your gratitude to Xuan Feng on his behalf. Do you have anything else?"
Chu Xiao frowned slightly but quickly relaxed.
Even if this girl wasn't that important figure, she at least represented him and held some position within the Dark Department.
Moreover, Chu Meng liked Han Rui. He had investigated Han Rui before. Han Rui appeared to be dissolute and unrestrained, but he was actually very principled, talented, and extremely intelligent.
A girl whom Han Rui could notice or even try to please would definitely not be ordinary.
With that thought, he smiled slightly: "Whether you are the one who saved my grandfather or not, you at least represent him. It is only right for me to fulfill my duties as a host."
Bai Xi: "..."
This meant that no matter what, he would stick around her, right?
Fine, since he insisted on being here, let him be. And the Dark Department was indebted to the Chu family, so helping Han Rui restore his reputation later should be easier.
However... why hadn't Han Rui arrived yet?
Thinking this, she frowned slightly.
Just then, a little attendant ran over and said, "Young Master, something bad has happened."
Chu Xiao frowned, glanced at Bai Xi, and said indifferently, "I'm sorry, Miss Bai, for the servant's intrusion. You've seen something you shouldn't have."
Bai Xi shook her head slightly, indicating it was fine.
Chu Xiao quickly stepped forward, stood beside the attendant, and frowned, "Today is Grandfather's birthday banquet. What are you saying is bad? It's so unlucky."
The attendant seemed to realize he had spoken out of turn and immediately said, "Young Master, it was my impoliteness, I misspoke. But, something has indeed happened. Just now, a man covered in blood arrived at the entrance seeking help. He said... he said Han Rui, Young Master Han, was kidnapped on his way here. As soon as he finished speaking, he took his last breath!"
Chu Xiao was slightly stunned: "What!"
Hearing this, Chu Xiao looked at Bai Xi behind him.
But in the time it took him to turn around, Bai Xi, who should have been behind him, was gone. When he came back to his senses, Bai Xi was already about a hundred meters away from him.
He immediately said, "Miss Bai, I'll accompany you!"
Then, he quickly chased after her.
Their positions were not far from Bai Xi, so she naturally heard everything clearly.
Han Rui was in trouble?
She hadn't figured out how he obtained her information from Xuan Feng, nor whether he was related to the person who saved her. There was also the matter of the Kui Hall, and what he called the Han family's trial.
Therefore, he couldn't be in trouble. At least, not while she was here.