At this moment, Bai Xi was wearing a bright red dress, which accentuated her fair skin, making it appear as luminous as frost. Her delicate face was pure and beautiful, yet held a hint of seduction, causing everyone present to show expressions of astonishment.
Bai Qian's face changed drastically. "Bai Xi, how did you return?"
Several years ago, due to his greed for cheapness, he had imported a batch of inferior materials, resulting in defective products. This even led to him having to pay the Sun family a sky-high liquidated damages penalty.
To minimize the compensation as much as possible, the old madam had given him an idea.
The old madam then secretly drugged Bai Xi, her granddaughter with whom she had no blood relation. He was supposed to take Bai Xi into the room of the Sun family's sixty-year-old pervert. He thought the debt would be settled the next day, but he never expected to hear that the old man had been severely injured and Bai Xi had fallen off a cliff.
This useless trash, with a good-looking face but no ability to earn money even while lying down, had also caused him a lot of trouble. Now she actually had the nerve to come back.
Bai Xi smiled and said, "This is my home, a home built by my father, Bai Qing. Do I need to inform my uncle before I return?"
Bai Qian frowned, vaguely feeling that the Bai Xi before him seemed completely different from before, possessing a subtle aura. He desperately wanted to throw her out, but with so many reputable people present, he couldn't act rashly.
Even if he were to do something, it would have to be in secret.
He just hoped this useless person had some sense and wouldn't covet what wasn't hers. He wouldn't mind supporting another freeloader, especially one with some looks who was also a good-for-nothing. Perhaps she could be useful in the future.
"Xi'er, today is Lian'er's engagement day. Since you're back, you should also offer your blessings to your cousin."
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "Blessings? Uncle, you must have misunderstood the reason for my return."
Bai Qian saw Bai Xi's slightly chilling eyes and knew she was here for trouble today. Since she refused a toast and insisted on a penalty, he wouldn't be polite. "Bai Xi has been living abroad and destitute for years, her mind is already unclear, she's lost her senses. Guards, quickly take her down, lest she disturb Lian'er and General Manager Zhou's engagement banquet."
As he spoke, bodyguards immediately stepped forward, intending to seize Bai Xi.
Seeing this, Tong Yao immediately moved to protect Bai Xi, trying to shield her. "Who dares to touch Xi'er? I, Tong Yao, will not rest until they are dealt with!"
Bai Qian looked at Tong Yao protecting Bai Xi and frowned slightly. "Miss Tong, are you insistent on interfering in our Bai family's affairs?"
Tong Yao's eyes widened. She was arrogant, and her perfectly made-up face was filled with extreme anger. "It's not okay for you to bully Xi'er!"
Bai Qian frowned, a hint of apprehension in his eyes, but eventually gritted his teeth slightly. "Guards, arrest both of them!"
The Bai family certainly couldn't afford to offend the Tong family, but if the Bai family formed a marriage alliance with the Zhou family today, their status in M City would surely rise a notch. At that time, what could the Tong family do?
Today's engagement banquet was the most important thing; no one could disrupt it!
"Guards, escort Miss Tong out, arrest Bai Xi, confine her to her room, and invite a psychiatrist to treat her!"
At these words, the bodyguards who had been hesitant to act and stood beside the two women moved again, reaching out to grab them.
Tong Yao, seeing the people surrounding them, felt a little scared but did not retreat an inch. She shielded Bai Xi tightly, her large eyes warily fixed on the approaching bodyguards.
Why was she so foolish today? Relying on her identity, she thought the Bai family wouldn't dare to make things difficult for her and came to the Bai family to cause trouble. Why didn't she bring bodyguards!
Behind her, Bai Xi chuckled, her voice clear and crisp like silver bells. "Tong Xiaoxiao, though you're still as naive as before, you've become quite brave!"
Tong Yao heard this and felt a little displeased. "Bai Xi, you still have time to tease me!"
After speaking, she threw her small handbag to Bai Xi. "The light blue Ferrari at the main entrance is mine. Hurry and drive away. They wouldn't dare to do anything to me!"
She was the eldest daughter of the Tong family. At most, they would only drive her away. Within this hall, no matter how angry they were, they would absolutely not dare to harm her even slightly!
Bai Xi smiled, her eyes curving, and returned the handbag to Tong Yao. She also casually took out an orange-flavored lollipop from her bag and popped it into Tong Yao's mouth, saying faintly, "Don't worry, no one can move us an inch today!"