From their investigation, they found out that the mastermind behind the scenes was very interested in the hill behind the Bai Family’s home. Their investigation into the Bai Family was just incidental; it seemed they intended to use Bai Da and Bai Xin to gain entrance to the mountains.
Unexpectedly, Bai Da knew nothing, while Bai Xin never gave him the chance. After the incident at the ancestral hall, he harbored resentment and had never gone back since.
As for the hypnosis drug, it was still unclear whether it was related to him.
"We underestimated him,"
Bai Dan had to admit he had underestimated Mu Yi, whether in the past or the present.
After such prolonged interrogation, Mu Yi had still not revealed anything substantial—as tough as nails.
Or rather, his psyche was actually very strong. But ordinarily, wasn’t he just an arrogant fool? Indeed, one should never underestimate anyone you consider unremarkable.
"He approached you on purpose, and to even say that Bai Da sneaked into the mountains because Mu Yi mentioned there might be something valuable behind the Bai Family’s hill. However, we still can’t prove his connection to the hypnosis drug.
Because his approach was deliberate, he naturally holds no real affection for you. So, of course, he didn’t actually want to lead a life with you. He acted too well, deceiving not just you but also me."
At the time, he did not agree with their union, but too many things happened then, and seeing Mu Yi’s apparent sincerity, he had given his consent. However, this had led his daughter to misery.
"Dad, don’t say that. I chose this myself back then; no one else is to blame,"
"No, it’s indeed my fault. He will be taken away this time, so do you want to see him once more? He won’t get away with drugging you."
Bai Dan had summoned Bai Xin mainly to ask her this question. Mu Yi was to be taken away for secret interrogation and would no longer appear before them.
"Of course I want to. I need to tell him about his son."
Bai Xin gave a cold smile. If she didn’t go, wouldn’t it let Mu Yi believe that no matter what he did, he still had a son?
She wanted to shatter his dream.
"Alright, I’ll take you there."
Bai Dan felt the same. His daughter could surely move on. Whoever made her unhappy, she would return the favor. That’s the free-spirited daughter he knew.
Bai Zhi accompanied Bai Xin on her visit, while Wu Wa met someone else.
Wu Wa was brought to a room with drawn curtains, dimly lit, but she recognized the youth standing inside at a glance.
She covered her mouth, unable to speak a word in shock. It had been months since she’d last seen him.
"Wu La... what are you doing here?"
Wu La turned around and upon seeing Wu Wa, the tears in her eyes, he felt a twinge in his nose.
He walked over, patted her shoulder, and gave her a smile.
"I’ve heard all about it. You’ve been good, and you’ll certainly become the hope of our village. Everyone in our village is busy preparing for the annual New Year, so it’s very hectic. Otherwise, Auntie would have come too."
Wu La snorted as he sniffled hard.
"Of course, I will surely be the pride of our village. Don’t worry..."
"I’ve always believed in it. But now, Wu Wa, the village is busy, so you need to be good, you know? Our village is undergoing renovations. We are moving, so it will take a long time. Once everything is settled, I’ll come to take you home, okay?"
Currently, amidst internal and external troubles, he and his auntie were somewhat preoccupied, hoping that all would be well for Wu Wa.