"Ten years ago, Bai Ye, the head of the Bai family, passed away, and his eight-year-old daughter vanished without a trace. Some say the child was killed, others say she was sent away... But no matter what, given the situation at the time, that child disappearing was the best outcome for you. After all, you were the one who benefited the most, weren't you!"
Sheng Qi stared at Bai Wu's back, continuing expressionlessly, "That child was gone, and you, Bai Wu, smoothly became the next head of the Bai family. Ten years have passed. If that child were still alive, she'd probably be nearly an adult by now. Yet she's never shown up—either she's truly dead!"
Bai Wu turned around, his face cold and dark as he fixed his gaze on Sheng Qi, a dense murderous intent and fury gathering in his eyes. "What are you trying to say?"
Sheng Qi's expression remained unchanged as he said coldly, "I've heard that recently, the Ximu family has been facing major internal issues, with some even questioning your birth, Bai Wu. And at such a critical time, instead of handling family matters at the Bai residence, you're here acting as a bodyguard for a student, even taking on the role of a nanny. That makes me wonder about your motives for being here!"
"What are you planning to use Bai Tang for?"
Sheng Qi stared at the man, a chilling aura spreading around him, exuding a powerful presence and pressure, his eyes gradually turning sharp and dangerous.
Bai Wu met his gaze, somewhat surprised that Sheng Qi had managed to uncover so much.
And this man was sharp enough to quickly connect one thing to another through a single clue.
Fortunately, the fact that Bai Tang was the daughter of Lingshan City's richest man was an indisputable truth. Otherwise, if there were any other factors, Sheng Qi would likely have quickly guessed the young lady's true identity!
The idea of rebirth felt absurd even to him; no matter what, Sheng Qi would never think in that direction.
So, at this moment, Sheng Qi was convinced that he was deliberately getting close to Bai Tang with malicious intent!
Bai Wu looked at the man and suddenly felt he might have misjudged him.
This man before him wasn't as indifferent to the young lady as he appeared.
At least, when he realized there was something off about his identity, he came to confront him and warn him!
Knowing full well that he was the head of the Bai family—a position many feared—and that the Ximu family was not one to be trifled with lightly!
Even if the Sheng family had deep and powerful backing, offending him was clearly not a wise move.
Yet this man still chose to stand up and warn him without hesitation, even lacing his words with a hint of threat.
If he didn't care, why would he choose to make an enemy of him?
"I don't care about the internal conflicts within the Ximu family, nor do I care what schemes you, Bai Wu, are plotting. But if you dare to use Bai Tang, I'll make sure the four great families of Ximu become only three!"
Sheng Qi stared coldly at Bai Wu. "If you know what's good for you, leave her alone!"
With that, Sheng Qi didn't bother with Bai Wu any longer and walked away directly.
Bai Wu watched the car disappear, then walked into the house while pulling out his phone to send a message to Bai Tang: "Young lady, I just got threatened by Sheng Qi!"
"Huh?" Bai Tang replied almost instantly.
Bai Wu held the vegetables in one hand and his phone in the other as he typed back: "He found out I'm the head of the Bai family and assumed I'm up to no good with you. He warned me to stay away!"
Bai Wu set the vegetables down in the kitchen, took them out to wash, and prepared lunch.
His phone buzzed, and he glanced at the screen.
"Big shot's that bold? Coming to provoke you? No wonder I've got my eye on him! Tell me, did his kingly aura scare you?"
Bai Wu: "..."
Even through the screen, he could feel her excitement and thrill!