Bai Xin’s mouth twitched, feeling that her father was indeed becoming more and more stubborn, refusing to listen to anything. He would find out soon enough.
People need to accept old age, but he just wouldn’t, really not knowing what to say.
Thinking this, Bai Xin even stopped, which made Bai Dan turn around and smack her on the head.
"What nonsense are you thinking about now? Hurry up and walk."
Bai Xin covered her head, feeling wronged and in pain.
Indeed, her father was still the same, resorting to hitting whenever he disagreed.
"Dad, my sister-in-law said she wants to divorce my brother. She’s been living in a daze all these years and doesn’t want to live anymore."
Bai Xin walked and talked at the same time, believing that Bai Dan should know about this.
"That’s fine." Bai Dan also felt that Bai Da was not a match for Ye Xiu.
"You don’t oppose it? If they really get divorced, won’t Bai Yu cause a huge scene? And the village gossip, don’t you mind?"
As Bai Xin said this, she held Bai Dan’s hand, stopped, and looked at him earnestly, as if to confirm something.
"What are you trying to test? Bai Xin, I’ve said that marriage is your own affair. If you’re not happy, then separate. I don’t care about village gossip. I’m just an old man; what do I have to fear?
As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters. Life should be lived for oneself, not for others’ gossip."
Bai Dan gazed intently back at Bai Xin, not sure if she was really worried or just wanted to know his opinion. But he was sincere in saying he truly didn’t care.
"Dad. You said what you said, why are you looking at me? I was talking about my brother."
Feeling a bit embarrassed by his gaze, Bai Xin quickly turned and walked on.
"I’m also talking about your brother. What did you think I was saying?"
Bai Dan’s voice was cold, but it sent a chill down Bai Xin’s back. Why did she feel that her father’s gaze was becoming more frightening?
Bai Xin brought Bai Dan to the door of the sickroom, and Bai Dan pushed it open and entered.
Bai Da was eating, food provided by Bai Yu from the cafeteria — three dishes and one soup, two meats and one vegetable, they were nearly finished eating.
"Dad, why are you here?"
Hearing the noise, Bai Da looked up and saw Bai Dan watching him with an expressionless face.
His heart skipped a beat. Something made him feel he was in for a chilling moment.
"Bai Yu, go out. I need to speak with your father."
Bai Dan’s face was stern, but his gaze never left Bai Da’s eyes.
Bai Da didn’t dare meet Bai Dan’s gaze.
Seeing this situation, Bai Yu took a step forward, interceding.
"Great Grandpa, my dad has been beaten by Great Grandpa, he’s injured, his hand is swollen, and his foot has been stabbed by my mom, so could you please not bully him anymore? I just don’t understand what’s so good about Bai Zhi that you all have to protect her so..."
Bai Dan swung his hand and struck him with a slap.
Bai Dan had never hit the younger generation, believing that children should be disciplined by their parents.
He, as a grandfather, had no need to make himself disliked. But now, he made an exception.
Bai Yu covered his face, looking in disbelief at Bai Dan. He’d never imagined that his grandfather would lay a hand on him.
"Get out! Do I need you to tell me what I should do?"
Bai Dan’s face darkened, looking somewhat fearsome.
Bai Yu pulled Nan Xi out with him, with Nan Xi looking back worriedly at Bai Da but ultimately not staying.
Bai Da clutched the blanket tightly, genuinely afraid to face his father, Bai Dan.