First-Year Internship—And You Went to Site 749 to Contain Monsters?!
Chapter 219: Lu Ding and Bai Hemen Present Ashes as Birthday Gift to Madam Bai!!

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The moment those words left her mouth, Bai Hemen’s head snapped up, face turning serious.

Lu Ding straightened in his seat: “Then this gift I’m bringing is truly a heavy one.”

“Brother Wei, did we keep the ashes of Bai Baolian and Bai Baoce?”

Wei Hong was instantly speechless.

One was shredded, the other blown apart—how could there be ashes?

Best keep track of that in your own head, huh.

He replied while driving: “Does grabbing two handfuls of dirt count?”

Lu Ding immediately burst out laughing: “Of course it counts. Isn’t there an old saying? As long as the thought is there, it’s enough.”

Over at the Bai Family—

The residence was lit with lanterns and festooned with decorations, bustling with visitors.

Coming and going were all the prominent figures from across the Northwest.

Bai Fengjing, currently the acting head of the Bai Family,

Was standing outside with his son Bai Baoyu, receiving guests.

Seeing the time was about right, Bai Fengjing turned to glance at the ceremonial hall and noticed his mother hadn’t come out yet.

He couldn’t help but feel a little helpless.

Seemed she was still angry about the incident with Baolian and Baoce.

He pulled Bai Baoyu aside and said, “Go call Grandma out—remember to be sweet to her.”

Though “the palm and the back of the hand are both flesh,” the palm’s flesh is always thicker.

Madam Bai doted on all the third-generation grandchildren,

But the one most beloved—

Was without question Bai Baoyu.

As the eldest grandson and the most talented among his generation,

If someone else went to fetch the old lady, they might fail or even get scolded.

But if Bai Baoyu went—she’d absolutely come out.

“I’ll go get Grandma,” Bai Baoyu said and turned toward the inner residence.

At that moment—

Inside the Bai Family residence—

Madam Bai was chatting with her own younger brother, Bao Tongguang, a strong cultivator at the Earth Observer Realm from the Golden Clan.

After hearing everything in detail,

Bao Tongguang consoled his sister: “Sis, don’t overthink it. I’m sure Xitong 749 will give you a response—no need to worry.”

“If all else fails, maybe ask Bro-in-law to reach out and ask around?”

Already irritated, Madam Bai grew even more annoyed at that suggestion.

She snapped, “Your brother-in-law’s still in seclusion, hasn’t come out.”

“How long’s it been? Still in seclusion?”

Bao Tongguang was puzzled.

Madam Bai snorted coldly: “Hmph, hiding from me, that’s what. No more feelings, still hung up on someone from Yunhai, I bet.”

Bao Tongguang fell silent.

How is it that his older sister, at her age, was still hung up on this nonsense?

Before he could speak—

Madam Bai kept ranting: “He was the one who chased me back then, now he’s pretending to be all devoted—who’s he fooling?!”

“If he were really so devoted, he shouldn’t have come chasing me in the first place!”

“Sure, I admit—I stopped him from going back to Yunhai, but that was only for thirty years!”

“After thirty years, I didn’t stop him anymore! He just didn’t want to go back—was that my fault?!”

“He didn’t want to go back—it was all on him!!”

She might be his real sister,

But Bao Tongguang couldn’t help thinking—

Thirty years is a lifetime. Even if she didn’t stop him, he’d be too ashamed to return.

Still, what he thought was one thing. Out loud, he had to back her up.

Just as he was about to say something—

Bai Baoyu walked in, with a clever-eyed girl by his side.

The girl was Bao Niyun, Bao Tongguang’s granddaughter.

Bai Baoyu stepped forward and saluted: “Grandma, Great-Uncle.”

“Grandma, it’s almost time. Shall we head over now?”

Though still fuming, Madam Bai looked at her eldest grandson’s face—

And couldn’t stay angry.

In fact, the fire in her heart was gradually replaced by pride.

She knew that when the old man of the Bai Family left Yunhai, he left behind the characters “Baoyu” as a name for the third generation.

So she gave her eldest grandson that name, too—Baoyu!

And she personally taught him, ensuring his looks, temperament, and talent were top of his age group.

Her goal was simple: comparison.

Same name—Baoyu.

Same surname—Bai.

My grandson must be better than yours!

Better by a landslide.

The “you” here—referred to Bai Hemen’s grandmother.

With those thoughts, Madam Bai’s mood lifted.

She stood up.

Bai Baoyu stepped forward to support her.

Madam Bai said affectionately, “If Baoyu calls, of course Grandma will go.”

The four of them entered the ceremonial hall.

Just a glance showed all the prominent names of the Northwest were there.

Madam Bai took her seat at the center.

Other Bai Family and Golden Clan members sat to the sides.

Guests from various powerful forces in the Northwest filled the lower seats.

With each ceremonial call:

“Lihuo Mountain offers a pair of Liangchen Baoyu gems to honor Madam Bai on her birthday!”

“Yellow Sand Prefecture presents 108 Stones of Enlightened Bodhi to honor Madam Bai on her birthday!”

“Mystic of Empty Mountain brings a pot of Wind-Resistant Evergreen Pine to honor Madam Bai on her birthday!”

“Lantern-Shrouded Society gifts a bolt of Star-Hidden Brocade to honor Madam Bai on her birthday!”

“Green-Yellow Banner presents...”

One voice after another, announcing the strong.

One sentence after another, listing rare treasures.

A smile slowly crept onto Madam Bai’s face.

She glanced again at Bai Baoyu.

All the frustration in her chest faded, replaced by the pride of triumph.

In terms of status, heritage, background, descendants—

In every way, she crushed “that person” the Bai Family patriarch had left in Yunhai.

She even thought to herself:

By now, you must be nothing but a pile of bones.

You were just a commoner—how could you ever compare to me?

Though she had occasionally been curious about “that person” over the years,

The matter was a taboo in the Bai Family.

So she never investigated further.

There was already distance between them—

She didn’t want to widen the gap over some average nobody.

After all, if you don’t act, you can’t be blamed.

Do nothing, make no mistakes.

What she never imagined was—

That decades-old boomerang would come swinging back today,

Right into her face.

Then they heard it—

“Lu Ding and Bai Hemen of Yunhai 749 present a mysterious grand gift!!!”

The sudden ceremonial shout broke the old lady’s train of thought.

Two words stood out—

Yunhai, and Bai Hemen.

She immediately snapped her gaze to the entrance of the ceremonial hall.

Voices of curiosity rose from the guests:

“Yunhai 749? That’s from the south, right? We’re up in the Northwest—it’s almost across the whole Han Empire.”

“That’s the Bai Family for you—just a birthday, and even Yunhai 749 sends gifts.”

“This ‘mysterious grand gift’ sure lives up to its name—kept tightly under wraps.”

“Whatever it is, it’s gotta be something huge. Let’s just wait and see.”

“Shh, quiet now—they’re here!!”

Led by a Bai Family Cultivator of Qi,

Two poised and dignified young men stepped into the hall.

The moment Madam Bai saw Bai Hemen’s face—

That familiar bone structure and eyes—

She leapt to her feet, face filled with shock.

Before she could say a word—

Lu Ding pulled away the red cloth covering what he held, revealing a wooden box, and spoke: “Lu Ding of Yunhai 749!”

Bai Hemen followed up: “Bai Hemen of Yunhai 749!”

Each announced their name, then shouted in unison:

“We present the ashes of Bai Baoce and Bai Baolian—

As a birthday gift for Madam Bai!!!”