Bai Qianqian glanced at Bai Ye, and seeing that he was fine, felt entirely justified as she threw herself into Fang Yuxin’s arms, hugging her neck and acting spoiled, "Mama, I’ve missed you to death, why did you only come now?" While speaking, she batted her big eyes shamelessly to act cute, fearing that Fang Yuxin had become estranged from her.
Having not seen her for many days, Fang Yuxin had also missed him very much. Especially when seeing Liu Yihuan and her father Liu Zhenglin together, she couldn’t help but be reminded of the equally well-behaved Bai Qianqian. Now that she finally saw him, she felt that her whole heart had been melted by the child, wishing she could pile the best things in the world in front of him.
Although Bai Qianqian wasn’t born to Fang Yuxin, without the emotional bond of pregnancy or the warmth of daily togetherness, Fang Yuxin did accept his existence when he first appeared before her, but there had always been a distance. This distance was not just because she suddenly had a son but also because of Bai Qianqian’s father, that stranger who exerted a strong oppressive force on her.
At that time, she didn’t know the backgrounds of Bai Ye and Bai Qianqian. The betrayal of Qiu Yiming and the hurt from Fang Mengyao were still vivid in her memory, so she couldn’t help being wary, suspecting that Bai Qianqian’s sudden appearance was a conspiracy against the Fang Family.
It wasn’t until they spent time together day after day that she saw Bai Qianqian’s good behavior. After getting to know Bai Ye a bit, and understanding some of his character, her defenses softened, and the gap gradually faded, truly treating Bai Qianqian as her own child.
However, just when she realized Bai Qianqian had become an indispensable part of her life, they were separated by an accident. While Fang Yuxin was worried, her feelings for him also deepened. Now seeing him again, she felt no amount of affection would be too much.
Bai Qianqian quickly sensed that Fang Yuxin’s attitude towards him seemed to have changed, seemingly more intimate than before they had separated. He was overjoyed and was thinking of furthering their closeness when, in the next moment, he felt a tug at his collar and was suddenly picked up.
He glared angrily at Bai Ye and whispered fiercely to him, "What are you doing! Let me go! I still have so much to say to Mama!"
Bai Ye pretended not to hear Bai Qianqian’s whispers and with a cold face, held him in his arms, rubbing his freshly sprouted stubble against Bai Qianqian’s tender face. The slightly rough stubble made Bai Qianqian furrow his brows and he uncooperatively struggled in Bai Ye’s arms. Unfortunately, all his resistance was subtly suppressed by Bai Ye.
Bai Qianqian glared furiously at Bai Ye, his round eyes nearly shooting fire. But with Fang Yuxin next to him, he didn’t want her to see his unruly side and could only continue to whisper to Bai Ye, "Let me go already! You’re so annoying! I don’t want your hug, I want Mama!"
Bai Ye’s eyes narrowed slightly. Seeing the others looking their way, he said, "Qianqian! Daddy has missed you to death!" He then deliberately rubbed his stubble across his face, causing Bai Qianqian to look utterly annoyed, his dumpling face completely wrinkled in displeasure.
Bai Zhengli couldn’t stand by any longer, wondering what his good-for-nothing son was doing, actually bullying his dutiful grandson the moment he arrived! He wasn’t even introducing his wife properly! Didn’t he see they were all waiting?
He gave a light cough to signify his presence, but unfortunately, nobody heard him. That good-for-nothing son of his was still fussing over his grandson. Fang Yuxin stood to the side, seeming hesitant whether to snatch Bai Qianqian back. As for the accompanying Fang Yuyang... at that moment, he watched his good-for-nothing father with disdain!
Only... Bai Er, who was so bored he didn’t know what to do, heard Bai Zhengli’s cough and stared at him with his pair of large golden eyes, filled with curiosity.
Bai Zhengli hadn’t had time to feel relieved when he read a hint of disdain in those beautiful golden eyes, as if saying—humans are truly frail!
Bai Zhengli was shocked by his own guess, but the more he looked, the more he felt the White Tiger was looking down on him. Angered, he gave a heavy cough and said coldly to Bai Ye, "You still know to come back?" his voice laden with deep annoyance.
Bai Ye, who was busy dealing with his foolish son to prevent him from competing with Fang Yuxin, turned his head and secretly rolled his eyes when he heard what Bai Zhengli said—don’t think he didn’t know that person had just been peeking behind the window! Now acting all serious!
However, since Fang Yuxin and Fang Yuyang were there, he couldn’t directly undermine his own father, so he quickly turned back around, carrying Bai Qianqian and strode towards Bai Zhengli. He stuffed Bai Qianqian into Bai Zhengli’s arms before bowing his head and saying, "Dad! Your son has returned. I’ve been unfilial, worrying you this whole time."