From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love
Chapter 129 Provoking Bai Yurou

Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Provoking Bai Yurou

"Sister, is the company keeping you so busy that you need to take calls and handle matters even at night?"

Nan Qiao gave a noncommittal hum and continued sipping her mung bean soup.

Bai Yurou sat down, and Mrs. Fang brought her a bowl of mung bean soup, along with some pastries and fruit.

Bai Yurou smiled and said, "Mrs. Fang, how come you didn’t get these pastries and fruit for my sister?"

Mrs. Fang: "Fourth Miss, it’s better if you have these. The eldest miss didn’t live here before, and she wasn’t used to such luxurious food and clothing. I’m worried her stomach won’t be able to handle it."

Nan Qiao looked up, her arms crossed as she stared at her: "You’re quite considerate, aren’t you?"

Mrs. Fang met Nan Qiao’s gaze without fear: "Eldest Miss, I’m just the type who likes to tell the truth."

Bai Yurou: "Sister, Mrs. Fang has been with the Bai family for a long time, and she’s the best at considering such matters. She’s right; some things might just be beyond your blessings to enjoy."

Nan Qiao scoffed disdainfully: "What exactly is beyond my blessings to enjoy? Li Yehan?"

Bai Yurou: "..."

That was like stabbing Bai Yurou right in the heart!

With teeth gritted in resentment and a venomous look in her eyes, Bai Yurou managed to say with a seemingly gentle smile: "Brother Ye Han is just captivated by novelty for the moment!"

Nan Qiao continued: "Is that so? My identity as the Bai family’s eldest daughter isn’t exactly brand new, is it? If it’s novelty he’s after, he shouldn’t be fond of a fake daughter like you, right? How novel!"

There were no other members of the Bai family around, Bai Yurou no longer felt the need to pretend; her eyes reflected her genuine feelings.

"Bai Yurou, you’re only just the Bai family’s newly-found eldest daughter, but I’ve been the fourth daughter of the Bai family for eighteen years! How can you compare with me?"

Nan Qiao leaned back in her chair: "Why should I compare myself with you? And how could you ever compare with me? You do realize that I’m the Bai family’s true daughter! Once my identity is made public, what do you think you could possibly do?"

Stimulated to anger, Bai Yurou bristled with fury, and Mrs. Fang couldn’t stand it any longer: "How can you speak to the Fourth Miss with such tone?"

Nan Qiao let out a derisive laugh: "You haven’t quite figured out your place, have you? What position do you have to address me, the Bai family’s eldest daughter? Your staying or leaving is but a word away for me."

Mrs. Fang snorted with laughter: "I don’t believe it; I’ve been with the Bai family even longer than you!"

Bai Yurou looked at Nan Qiao with triumphant pride. The grievances she suffered today were all vented out in this moment; how exhilarating!

Mrs. Fang felt the same, with no other members of the Bai family present they could humiliate Nan Qiao to their heart’s content, and they found it very enjoyable.

Why should Nan Qiao be the Bai family’s precious daughter? And she even stole the man Bai Yurou liked. Nan Qiao is nothing but a jinx!

Caught in the crossfire of their barbed words, Nan Qiao remained undaunted, as composed and serene as ever.

Her red lips curled into a smile, her unpowdered face still radiating a beauty that made Bai Yurou envious.

Nan Qiao softly called out, "Dad, Mom, you’re back."

The faces of Mrs. Fang and Bai Yurou mirrored each other’s fear as they whipped their heads around in unison.

Chen Xinwan and Bai Zhenyang had returned; Bai Zhenyang’s face was a little red from the alcohol.

Both Mrs. Fang and Bai Yurou internally raged, having not expected them to return so early.

Chen Xinwan looked at Mrs. Fang suspiciously: "What are you all talking about?"

Chen Xinwan knew that Mrs. Fang had a different attitude towards Bai Yurou, after all, she had watched her grow up.

When Chen Xinwan was busy with work, it was Mrs. Fang who kept Bai Yurou company at home.

At this moment, Mrs. Fang was sitting by Bai Yurou’s side, clearly positioned against Nan Qiao.

Chen Xinwan was fearful that Nan Qiao might be bullied, her beloved daughter having just returned home to unfamiliar people and situations.

If someone wronged her, she surely wouldn’t dare to retort, considering her Qiaoqiao was so timid and delicate.

Chen Xinwan’s eyes immediately reddened.

He briskly walked up to Nan Qiao’s side and sat down next to her, taking her hand in his with a gaze filled with concern and affection.

"Qiaoqiao, although it’s very hot outside, you should eat less cold food, it’s not good for the stomach."

Nan Qiao felt a softness in her heart, the care Chen Xinwan showed her easily allowed her mood to steady.

"Okay, I won’t eat any more." Nan Qiao really didn’t want to eat anymore anyway.

Just looking at Mrs. Fang and Bai Yurou’s ugly faces was enough to make her lose her appetite, especially when Mrs. Fang was spitting while talking, Nan Qiao didn’t even want the bowl anymore.

Even if Bai Zhenyang wasn’t as perceptive as Chen Xinwan, he still noticed the shift in her emotions.

"Qiaoqiao, daddy has also ordered some fireworks custom-made for you. When they arrive, I’ll set them off for you to see; I guarantee they’ll be prettier than the ones Ye Han set off tonight."

Bai Yurou stood up, looping her arm through Bai Zhenyang’s: "Daddy, I want to see fireworks too."

Nan Qiao watched Bai Yurou’s actions, leaning against Bai Zhenyang’s body, very affectionately – that was something a true daughter would do, right?

Chen Xinwan caught this scenario and said to Bai Yurou, "Yu Rou, let go of your dad first, he has been drinking tonight and he reeks of alcohol, it’s suffocating."

Bai Zhenyang lifted his arm, "Your mom is right, I’m going to go upstairs and take a shower."

Bai Zhenyang quickly made himself scarce, afraid of upsetting Chen Xinwan.

Bai Yurou watched Bai Zhenyang leave and smilingly asked, "Qiaoqiao, Yu Rou, what are you two talking about?"

Mrs. Fang and Bai Yurou were startled, dreading that Nan Qiao would tell the truth.

Bai Yurou preemptively said, "We’re discussing how pretty sister’s evening dress is today, and how beautiful the fireworks were. Brother Ye Han is so nice to her."

Mrs. Fang also laughed sycophantically to compliment Nan Qiao, "The eldest young miss is as beautiful as she is kind-hearted, just like the fourth young miss, you two really are like sisters; Madam, you are indeed blessed."

Nan Qiao was elated – Mrs. Fang was saying things against her will, her heart must be bitter, right?

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

She really wanted to burst out laughing!

Chen Xinwan was infected by Nan Qiao’s smile and laughed unconsciously, "Qiaoqiao, what are you thinking about that makes you so happy?"

Nan Qiao said, "Listening to Mrs. Fang complimenting me feels so strange; it seems like this is the first time she has ever praised me. I always hear her praising Yu Rou; I didn’t expect there would ever be a day she’d compliment me."

Mrs. Fang: "..."

Mrs. Fang suddenly felt like Nan Qiao was full of sarcasm.

Who was she saying these words for?

Was she saying them intentionally for her to hear?

Chen Xinwan felt that as Nan Qiao’s mother, she should definitely let Nan Qiao hear more of the praise she liked.

"Mrs. Fang, since Qiaoqiao likes it, you should praise her more. While Yu Rou is exemplary, Qiaoqiao is also outstanding; you shouldn’t be biased."

Mrs. Fang’s face turned red with embarrassment, her expression somewhat stiff as she swallowed her teeth down to her stomach.

Just as much as she had been haughty before Nan Qiao, she was now just as meek before her.

"Madam, from now on, I will praise the eldest young miss more. I will treat the fourth young miss and the eldest young miss without partiality."

Nan Qiao uttered an "Oh", loaded with meaning, "But Mrs. Fang, just now you didn’t treat everyone equally! Didn’t you just say I can’t compare to Yu Rou?"

Chen Xinwan’s face immediately changed, "Qiaoqiao would definitely not lie. Yu Rou, what exactly happened? You were right in front of your sister, whatever she said, you must have heard."

The called out Bai Yurou, internally panicked, quickly said, "Mom, what she means is that because sister just came back, Mrs. Fang’s affection for her can’t be as deep as for me. Mrs. Fang also told me that, although sister has just returned, she respects her just the same and is fully committed to taking care of her daily needs."

Chen Xinwan asked with a suspicious tone, "Qiaoqiao, is that really the case?"