Chapter 102: Warm Light and Hidden Fangs
Bai Xia silently activated her skill—Light of Judgment—on Bai Gin.
A soft glow appeared above Bai Gin's head. Clear. Pure. White.
Bai Xia finally let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. It seemed that after staying away from Bai Ai for a while, Bai Gin truly had begun to change.
"Don't worry," Bai Xia said calmly. "Do you really think I'm easy to bully? They won't be able to touch me. Relax."
Bai Gin still felt uneasy, but when she thought of how Bai Xia had managed to build such a massive company in only a few months, her heart gradually steadied. Someone with that kind of ability definitely wasn't helpless.
Chu Sun soon drove them back toward Bai Gin's home. She had recently learned how to drive and had just gotten her driver's license. Although she was still a beginner, her movements were careful and steady.
The car finally stopped in a quiet residential area.
This place was peaceful and clean, surrounded by neat paved roads and tall green trees that lined both sides of the street. The people living here were not extremely rich, but they were definitely families with status—business owners, officials, teachers, and professionals.
Bai Gin's house soon appeared in front of them.
It wasn't a villa, but it was very close to one.
Compared to Bai Xia's own home, it was slightly smaller, yet it gave off a strong, warm, homely atmosphere. The house had two floors with cream-colored walls and deep brown window frames. The courtyard in front was spacious and well-kept. At the corner of the yard, flowers bloomed in different shapes and sizes—roses, lilies, tulips, and even small wildflowers growing freely between the stones.
Bai Xia unknowingly slowed her steps the moment she saw the flowers.
She really liked them.
Her own mother never liked growing flowers. Instead, she bought jewelry and clothes every single day. Whenever people questioned her spending, she always said confidently:
"They'll cost higher in the future. At that time, I'll be a rich woman."
And Bai Sung would always indulge her with a laugh:
"Let your mother be. She wants to be a rich woman."
Wasn't she already a rich woman?
Bai Xia looked at the flowers again and suddenly felt that this small courtyard was far more beautiful than all the expensive jewelry in the world.
They entered the house.
The moment they stepped inside, a warm, comforting feeling greeted them.
The living room wasn't luxurious, but it was clean and cozy. Soft-colored sofas surrounded a wooden coffee table. The floor was polished and spotless. Light curtains fluttered gently in the breeze, letting warm sunlight spill across the room. Family photos hung on the wall—smiling faces, birthday photos, and pictures of holidays spent together.
There was warmth here.
The kind of warmth that money alone could never buy.
Bai Xia and Chu Sun sat down on the sofa while Mu Yen went to pour them tea. Not long after, Bai Gan ran downstairs from her room with small, quick steps. She happily brought over a plate of sweets for Chu Sun and began sharing them enthusiastically.
"Thank you, Gan'er," Chu Sun said with a gentle smile, accepting the sweets.
Bai Gin, on the other hand, sat quietly in a corner, flipping through her books. She attached great importance to this exam, and even at home, she didn't dare waste a single minute.
The scene was peaceful and lively.
For a brief moment, it felt like everything was perfect.
Then—
Knocking came from the gate outside.
They didn't have a housekeeper, so Bai Gin got up reluctantly and went to open the door. When she came back, her expression was clearly annoyed.
Behind her stood Ye Fan and Bai Xiangtin.
They had been coming to this house almost every day to freeload on good food. Mu Yen was too timid to chase them away, but she was smart enough not to give them things like clothes or jewelry no matter how much Ye Fan hinted.
Ye Fan was a little surprised when she saw Chu Sun.
Then jealousy stabbed her heart like a sharp bee sting.
This woman in front of her—was she really the weak, timid Chu Sun from before?
Now she looked young, elegant, and radiant. She wore expensive clothes, delicate jewelry, and even had a private car parked outside.
Ye Fan's eyes swept over the shopping bags on the floor, all filled with skincare products.
Her heart twisted violently with envy.
She immediately put on a flattering smile. "Sister-in-law, long time no see. How are you and the children?"
Chu Sun calmly stood up.
She turned to Mu Yen and said her goodbyes. Then she quietly stuffed two 100-yuan notes into Bai Gin's and Bai Gan's hands. The two children accepted them happily.
Then Chu Sun turned to Bai Xia. "Let's leave."
Ye Fan froze in place.
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this?" she asked stiffly.
Chu Sun said coldly, "I'm not your sister-in-law. I have no siblings. And my husband only has one brother. My sister-in-law is standing right there."
She pointed at Mu Yen.
Ye Fan almost choked on her own breath.
This Chu Sun… was truly shameless and wicked now!
Chu Sun didn't give her another glance and turned to leave with Bai Xia.
Before they could step out, Bai Xiangtin suddenly ran forward and blocked their path.
"Auntie Chu Sun," he said with a greedy smile, "you gave them money. Shouldn't you give me some too? I'm your sister-in-law's nephew."
Chu Sun looked at him.
She had no good impression of this child, but she didn't blame him entirely. She blamed his mother for raising him this way.
She sighed lightly, reached into her purse, and handed him 50 yuan.
Bai Xia wanted to stop her.
She didn't want to give a single cent to this shameless family.
But the money was already in Bai Xiangtin's hands. There was nothing she could do.
"Thank you, madam!" Bai Xiangtin said cheerfully as he ran back to his mother's side.
Bai Xia snorted lightly.
At least he knew his place.
She and Chu Sun left the house with Mu Yen personally seeing them off at the gate. After watching their car disappear into the distance, Mu Yen finally turned back inside.
And at that exact moment—
Ye Fan's eyes flashed with a deep, cunning light.
Something dark and calculating was quietly being born in her heart…