Lin Yun smiled and said, "Yes, marriage."
After speaking, she looked at Tong Yao, "When feelings reach a certain level, marriage is natural. It's also a new beginning, which can be called... a natural progression."
Tong Yao was slightly taken aback by her words. The next second, her face flushed. "Auntie Lin, actually, Brother Bai Han and I are just ordinary friends. Please don't misunderstand."
She did like Bai Han. These days, she had been wanting to find an opportunity to confess her feelings, but unfortunately... every time the words were on the tip of her tongue, Brother Bai Han would talk about other things, mostly about Xi'er.
Although every time she asked Brother Bai Han to meet, he never refused. He was also a perfect gentleman, carrying her things, paying, and even taking care of her.
But this kind of gentlemanly demeanor, while full of gentleness, lacked intimacy, which made her a little dejected.
However, who was she, Tong Xiaoxiao? A queen of the dating scene, how could she give up so easily?
Thinking of this, she looked at Bai Han.
Bai Han's expression was as usual, his eyes still elegant and gentle, yet inexplicably giving a sense of coolness, a coolness that felt like an illusion. His thin lips parted, and he said lightly, "I don't agree."
As soon as he spoke, the entire Bai family fell into silence.
Han Mo frowned slightly.
Bai Han had repeatedly asked him to leave Xi'er, so he knew that Bai Han was against them being together. However, he hadn't expected him to say it so directly, in front of everyone.
The past Han Luo was his brother. Whether he agreed or disagreed, he wouldn't interfere with his thoughts or actions. But now, Bai Han was Bai Xi's elder brother... the problem had escalated.
Lin Yun was also a little surprised. "Why not?"
Before Bai Han was cured, he was very attached to Han Mo, even more affectionate than she, his mother, and Bai Xi, his sister.
After recovering from his illness, although he wasn't as clingy to Han Mo as before, she thought he had regained the composure appropriate for his age. Even though their relationship appeared less intimate than before, their feelings were still there. They had also spent time together playing.
She could tell the sincerity in Han Mo's heart for Xi'er. But why would Han'er object?
Bai Xi also looked at Bai Han. She had never expected Bai Han to disagree, which was why she wanted to know why.
Bai Han looked at the gathered eyes and simply said, "Falling in love is easy, but marriage is not. A harmonious and beautiful marriage requires the couple to be well-matched. Does Dr. Han believe he is worthy of Xi'er?"
After speaking, he turned and left directly.
For a moment, the entire Bai family villa was filled with silent quietude.
Lin Yun recovered from her embarrassment and said to Han Mo, "Mo'er, please don't mind. Han'er, this child, might just be unable to accept it for the moment. Our family doesn't really attach much importance to such things. When I married Xi'er's father, the Bai family was still heavily in debt. I fell for him as a person. I'll go and talk to him. Please don't take it to heart."
In her opinion, Han Mo was good in all aspects.
With his medical skills alone, it was only a matter of time before he established his own career.
What Han'er said was too much.
She would go and ask him what exactly he was thinking.
With that, she turned to look for Bai Han.
Tong Yao was also a bit bewildered. But after Lin Yun left, she slowly came to her senses. "Um, Dr. Han, please don't overthink it. Brother Bai Han must feel that your relationship has been too short, which is why he temporarily objects. Marriage is a major event, and as an elder brother, he naturally has to be cautious. As long as Dr. Han can prove that he truly loves Xi'er, Brother Bai Han will definitely change his mind."
Han Mo nodded and smiled, "Yes, I will."
He had already considered Bai Han's obstruction and was prepared to deal with any challenges.
Since he had decided to be with Xi'er, he naturally had to be ready for all eventualities.
Seeing that Han Mo didn't seem to be angry, Tong Yao finally felt relieved.
Actually, at first, she just thought Han Mo was good-looking, and it wasn't a big deal for Bai Xi to want to play with him.
Later, during their interactions, she gradually realized that Dr. Han was very skilled and had cured Brother Bai Han. She was also very grateful for this and had been actively supporting their relationship. Moreover, she had long ago noticed that Dr. Han truly loved Xi'er. She had been particularly touched by what happened at the Tong family villa last time.
But why would Brother Bai Han object? And even say such hurtful words to his face? Brother Bai Han... was always so gentle.
She glanced again at the corridor where Bai Han had disappeared, a smile on her face. "It's good that Dr. Han isn't angry. Xi'er, I think the relationship between the future son-in-law and the elder brother is like the relationship between a mother-in-law and a daughter-in-law throughout history; it's always difficult to get along and requires a lot of adjustment. Xi'er, you, the mediator, must do a good job!"
Bai Xi looked up. "Naturally."
Since Han Mo had "married" into the Bai family, and her mother was looking out for him, how could she not care?
Her man was hers to tease. She would communicate well with her brother and resolve any misunderstandings.
Tong Yao heard this and revealed a gratified smile. "We've been out all day today, I'll be going back now. You two enjoy your time together."
With that, she turned and left.
After Tong Yao left, only Bai Xi and Han Mo remained in the living room.
Bai Xi thought about Tong Yao's words and said seriously to Han Mo, "A good relationship is always an attraction of equal footing, but this equality of footing is never just about family status. It also includes appearance, ability, character, and genuine affection. I lack neither money nor power. Therefore, I don't care about your family background. What I care more about is your character and the loyalty you promise."
Han Mo showed a gentle smile. "I know."
However, how could he let his woman suffer even the slightest grievance or criticism? He would go all out for their wedding.
Lin Yun was in Bai Han's room. "Han'er, do you really object to Xi'er and Mo'er's marriage?"
Bai Han's expression remained elegant and gentle, with a slight smile as he said, "Yes."
Lin Yun was a little puzzled. "Why? Didn't you like Dr. Han very much before? You just mentioned being well-matched. I don't believe that's true."
Bai Han thought for a moment before finally speaking. "Mom, if I said that Xi'er might be in mortal danger if she were with Han Mo, would you still let them get married?"
Lin Yun's eyes widened. She was momentarily speechless. After a pause, she said, "How is that possible? How can he love Xi'er and want to harm her!"
Bai Han's eyes gradually darkened. "I did not kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me."
Lin Yun certainly knew the meaning of this sentence.
Even if Han Mo had no intention of harming Xi'er, Xi'er might die because of Han Mo.
She wanted to refute, to question, but she saw the clear and cold look in Bai Han's eyes, and remembered Bai Han's previous words to Bai Qing and Han Mo. Her face suddenly turned pale, her eyes filled with helplessness.