Bai Han looked at the man with metal-rimmed glasses in front of him and subtly furrowed his brow.
Who was this man? The feeling he gave off...
He Mu smiled, "Miss Bai, I never expected to see you here."
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow and said, "I didn't expect it either."
As she spoke, she let go of the arm she had been supporting He Mu with.
He Mu was now steady and naturally no longer needed support, a smile appearing on his face as if seeing her for the first time.
Bai Han looked at the person before him and said faintly, "Xiao Xi, is this your friend? Won't you introduce us? Doctor He... so, he's a doctor?"
Bai Xi was truly surprised to hear such a peculiar question from her brother.
If Doctor He wasn't a doctor, was his surname He and his given name Doctor?
However, despite her thoughts, since her brother had asked, she naturally had to introduce him. "This is Doctor He, He Mu, a doctor at M City Central Hospital. We met in M City before because of a street robbery case. At that time, someone snatched the necklace from my neck, and Doctor He helped me get it back..."
Before she could finish, Bai Han frowned slightly, "Someone snatched your necklace?"
He found it hard to imagine what kind of person could snatch something from Xiao Xi, unless...
Bai Xi saw her brother's scrutinizing gaze and knew she couldn't escape it. "When I was walking on the street, I had a headache, so I..."
Upon hearing this, Bai Han understood.
Bai Xi was trying hard to recall, hence the headache, a temporary loss of consciousness, and someone taking advantage of the situation.
And at that time, he wasn't by her side... instead, it was the man before him who had helped her retrieve her necklace.
Seeing her brother's displeased expression, Bai Xi immediately raised her hand and vowed as if taking an oath, "I promise I will listen to you from now on and won't try to recall past events too much."
She really shouldn't have made her family worry.
Bai Han looked at Bai Xi's action, and the elegant, restrained look in his eyes melted away the snow and ice, bringing spring to the earth. "You'd better."
He Mu watched their interaction and smiled, "Miss Bai, is this... your boyfriend?"
Bai Xi paused and immediately wanted to explain.
But Bai Han spoke first, smiling, "No, not a boyfriend, but a husband."
This man before him, apart from his facial features and appearance, bore some resemblance to Han Mo in terms of his attire and demeanor, and... he was also a doctor.
Han Mo was dead. Although his body had been taken away by trusted confidantes from abroad, the person before him could not possibly be him.
Had this person who suddenly appeared beside Bai Xi been a coincidence, or was someone with ulterior motives involved?
Although not many people knew about the matter between Xiao Xi and Han Mo, there were definitely quite a few. If someone with ulterior motives wanted to approach Xiao Xi, and it was only for money and profit, then it would still be a minor issue. But if they intended to harm Xiao Xi, then such a threat absolutely could not be left unchecked.
Bai Xi froze, looking at her brother in disbelief, "..."
What on earth was this? Why would he make such a nonsensical statement?
He Mu was slightly taken aback, but his expression remained unchanged, and he said with a smile, "So that's how it is. I apologize, I didn't expect Miss Bai to be married at such a young age."
Seeing that He Mu's expression was normal, with a hint of surprise in his brows, Bai Han smiled and said, "I was just joking. I am Xiao Xi's brother, Bai Han. I said that just now because I was worried Doctor He might have some unrealistic thoughts about my sister. But seeing how composed Doctor He is, I assume it's just a normal friendship. I was rude just now, and I hope Doctor He will guide me."
With that, he extended his hand.
If He Mu was deliberately approaching Xiao Xi, he would surely be aware of everything around Xiao Xi.
He claimed to be Xiao Xi's husband. If he knew that, at the moment he said that, his expression should have shown at least a hint of doubt, but the man before him showed none.
Either... he genuinely didn't know.
Or... he was very good at pretending.
If it was the former, there was no need to worry. If it was the latter, then he had to be careful.
He Mu generously extended his hand and shook Bai Han's. "Mr. Bai is quite humorous. However, as an elder brother, the desire to protect your sister is precious. Without a doubt, Mr. Bai is a good brother."
Bai Han smiled, his smile light and breezy, radiating peace. "Is that so? I think so too."
He Mu chuckled, "Yes..."
Bai Xi: "..."
Why, in this seemingly warm and harmonious scene, did she feel... something was off?
Just then, a mechanical loudspeaker sounded from not far away: "Customer A37, please come to dine."
He Mu looked at the number tag in his hand, which clearly read A37. "Are you also waiting here? Perhaps... we could eat together."
Bai Xi glanced at the number tag in his hand and was about to refuse.
But Bai Han said, "Since Doctor He is so kindly inviting us, we will accept your kind offer with gratitude."
With that, he looked at He Mu before him and revealed an elegant and gentle smile.
If the person before him had ulterior motives in approaching Xiao Xi, then he wouldn't give up so easily. Xiao Xi had lost her memories of Han Mo, but she still acted instinctively on some things, like this man before her.
Normally, Xiao Xi was indifferent to others, even to Xili, with whom she had spent the day.
Even though she sympathized with his situation and wanted to protect him, her gaze towards him still held a cold distance.
But this man before her... when she looked at him, her eyes were gentler than they were towards other strangers.
Rather than letting him quietly approach Xiao Xi without her knowledge, it was better for the three of them to be together. This way, he could also test what his background was and what he intended to do.
The private room was not luxuriously decorated, but it was exceptionally exquisite and cozy.
Bai Han smiled as he looked around the surroundings, "Doctor He booked a private room just to eat alone."
He Mu smiled, "Actually, I didn't come alone. I have two colleagues with me. But when they heard about the exotic dance show on the beach, they went together. I thought I would be dining alone today, but I didn't expect to meet Miss Bai and Mr. Bai. It's indeed my fortune to not have to eat alone."
The smile on Bai Han's face did not diminish, "So that's how it is. What a coincidence."
He Mu smiled, "Yes, it's really a coincidence."
Bai Han added, "Hearing what Xiao Xi just said, Doctor He previously helped her catch a robber in M City. Therefore, this meal should be my treat, Mr. Bai, as a way to repay Doctor He for helping my sister back then."
He Mu did not decline, "Since Mr. Bai is so kind, then I will humbly accept."
Bai Xi looked at the two men before her and frowned slightly.
She just couldn't understand it.
These two men should have just met, but why did the atmosphere feel so strange? And despite it being strange, they insisted on being together. This disharmonious feeling truly baffled her.
Of course, that wasn't the main point. The main point was why this scene felt familiar to her.
It was as if not long ago... such a scene had already occurred.
Just then, a figure suddenly flashed in her mind: "As long as Xi'er likes it..."
The voice was somewhat low, yet magnetic. Although it was a very aggressive voice, it made one feel exceptionally gentle.