Tong Hua went to greet her, "Yao'er."
But as soon as she stood there, Tong Yao brushed her aside with her bare hands and stood in front of Bai Xi and Bai Han, looking like a little princess who had just leaped out of a fairy tale.
Tong Hua: "..."
He seemed to have overthought things. His sister was still his sister, no different from before.
Bai Han looked at Tong Yao and smiled faintly, "Yao'er, you look very beautiful today. This gown suits you very well."
Upon hearing this, Tong Yao's face immediately flushed pink, "Really? Thank you, Bai Han ge."
Bai Xi watched the two of them getting along reasonably well and glanced at Han Mo beside her, saying faintly, "Is there anything you'd like to drink? I'll get it for you."
She had known Tong Yao's intentions all along, so she had asked Bai Han if he wanted to come.
Bai Han had agreed, so she brought him along. As for Han Mo... she knew herself well. Tong Xiao Xiao had always prioritized romance over friendship since she was young and would likely have no time for her. To avoid boredom, she brought Han Mo along, planning to go on a date.
They say that couples should go on dates to enhance their relationship, and the atmosphere here was quite suitable.
Han Mo looked around and casually pointed to a table farther away with a blue drink on it, "I want to drink that."
Bai Xi nodded, "Okay."
After speaking, she prepared to get it. Unexpectedly, Han Mo directly took Bai Xi's hand and smiled, "Let's go get it together."
Then he led Bai Xi forward.
Bai Xi was slightly taken aback. Looking at the hand that was leading her forward, she felt an indescribable warmth in the night.
Tong Yao's eyes brightened slightly when she saw Han Mo leading Bai Xi away.
She had thought Han Mo looked gentle, amiable, and shy, with a naive demeanor. But now, it seemed... he was quite bold.
Since Xi'er had found her happiness, how could she lose to her?
"Uh, Bai Han ge, the cake made by my family's cook is delicious. Shall I get you a piece?"
Bai Han had been looking in the direction Bai Xi and Han Mo had left. Hearing Tong Yao speak, he snapped back to attention and smiled, "Sure, thank you, Yao'er."
Tong Yao quickly waved her hand, "Bai Han ge, what's there to be polite about with me?"
After speaking, she was about to get the cake.
Just then, Mrs. Tong walked over with a wine glass, "Yao'er, this is..."
Undoubtedly, the man before them was extremely handsome, fitting the type Yao'er liked. However, Yao'er's future husband could absolutely not be a simpleton.
Seeing her mother approaching, Tong Yao panicked for no reason, "Mom, this is Xi'er's brother, Bai Han."
Mrs. Tong smiled and extended her hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you."
Bai Han also smiled slightly, extended his hand, and clasped Mrs. Tong's fingertips. He said gently, "I've heard my sister mention you before, saying you are an elegant, mature, and very charming woman. Seeing you today, it is indeed true."
Mrs. Tong looked at the young man before her, her expression unreadable. "Young Master Bai also has an extraordinary demeanor and is a man of great talent."
She had heard before that Bai Xi's brother had an intellectual disability, and although he was in his twenties, he was like a child. But seeing him today... it was not so.
Whether the rumors were wrong or there were other reasons, she did not know.
But Yao'er's affection for him was obvious, and the eldest son of the Bai Group was a suitable match for the Tong family.
However, she still needed to investigate whether this man had any problems. "Young Master Bai, it is said that your sister has already taken back the entire Bai Group and consolidated it in her hands. May I ask if Young Master Bai is involved in managing the Bai Group..."
If he had a place in the Bai Group, it would at least prove that his abilities were recognized by the Bai family. If he truly had issues, he naturally wouldn't be able to do these things.
Before she could finish speaking, Tong Yao had already perceived her mother's thoughts from her gaze and words. She could no longer care about whether her actions were ladylike and directly pulled her mother aside, "Mom, you go entertain your own friends. You don't need to be here."
Mrs. Tong naturally knew what her daughter was thinking, but with so many guests, it was not appropriate for her to say too much. Didn't families of status care most about face?
She smiled slightly, "Since that's the case, Yao'er, take good care of Young Master Bai. I'll be going now."
Hearing this, Tong Yao finally breathed a sigh of relief. She cautiously looked at Bai Han and said, "Bai Han ge, my mom is just enthusiastic. Please don't take offense."
Bai Han shook his head, "Mrs. Tong is gentle, generous, proper, and dignified. Why would I take offense? Rather, I am newly recovered from a serious illness and am alone, truly not someone to be at ease with."
Tong Yao heard this and waved her hand, "Bai Han ge, my mom doesn't mean that, my mom..."
She knew best that her mom meant exactly that, but she really didn't want Bai Han to be disheartened by this.
Bai Han smiled faintly, "It's alright, I don't mind. By the way, what about the cake Yao'er mentioned earlier?"
Tong Yao finally came back to her senses, her eyes filled with heartache for the gentle Bai Han and the suffering and criticism he had endured due to his illness. "I'll get it for you right now."
After speaking, she ran off.
Bai Han looked again in the direction of Bai Xi and Han Mo. They were no longer in their original spot. Only a table with a blue drink remained, appearing silent and cold in the night.
The corners of his lips curved into a smile, a more pronounced smile than before, and his eyes held a meaning that was difficult for others to decipher.
He thought that now that Little Xi accepted him, he could be with her forever and live happily ever after? Dream on!
He would not let Han Mo have an easy time, never!
Not long after, Tong Yao ran back, holding two white porcelain plates. In the center of each plate were two pink peach-shaped cakes. She handed one to Bai Han and said, "Bai Han ge, try it."
Bai Han accepted with a smile, "Thank you."
That "thank you" made a hint of disappointment flash across Tong Yao's face.
When someone is polite to you, you feel as though you are basking in a spring breeze.
But when someone you like is excessively polite to you, you feel a sense of rejection.
However, she would not give up. She was sure she could make him see her goodness.
Not far away, a man's wrist was in a cast and hung around his neck. He looked at Bai Han, who was standing with Tong Yao, his eyes filled with malice.
He had investigated after returning. The woman who had hit him last time was Bai Xi, the current heiress of the Bai Group. And standing with Tong Yao was Bai Han, Bai Xi's brother.
It was rumored that this man had the intellect of an eight-year-old child.
Tong Yao, that superficial woman, would rather choose a man with a mental deficiency than choose him. This was the greatest shame of his life.
He would never let her have her way.
Since he could not have her, he would destroy her!