Han Rui grew more smug. "You had such a pleasant night yesterday. Besides the dinner prepared by Dr. Han himself, everything else was designed and orchestrated by me. What do you think? Not bad, right? Can this be considered repayment for your life-saving kindness on several occasions?"
He wasn't actually here to collect a debt of gratitude, but rather for gossip.
He wanted to see if Bai Xi would have any special expression.
For instance... a hint of shyness from the God of War?
No, no, no... the God of War would definitely be the dominant one, so it should be the God of War's triumphant joy.
But... why did she have no expression at all?
As Han Rui was thinking, Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and said indifferently, "Yesterday, Han Mo slept in his own room."
Upon hearing this, Han Rui was stunned, his expression one of disbelief. "Holy cow, he slept in his room? The atmosphere was so good, you were affectionate and sweet on the balcony, looking like a loving couple, and he slept in his room? Is he even a man!"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing this. "How did you know we were being affectionate and sweet on the balcony?"
Hearing this, Han Rui subconsciously pursed his lips.
However, being quick-witted as always, he raised his phoenix-like eyes and looked elsewhere. "I guessed. There were fireworks outside yesterday, and you'd naturally watch them from the balcony to get a clear view!"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows. "Although I don't have mind-reading abilities, I've interrogated countless criminals. Your micro-expressions tell me you're lying."
He and Han Mo were a couple, and their relationship should have been open and aboveboard. Even if their sweet affection was seen, it wouldn't matter.
However, observing openly and peeking with ulterior motives were two different things.
No one liked the feeling of their private space being invaded.
Han Rui dared not look into Bai Xi's eyes because he was afraid of seeing something that would frighten him even more. He finally shifted his gaze elsewhere and turned to leave. "Well, the weather is really nice today. Uncle Zhang has prepared breakfast, and I'm going downstairs to eat while basking in the moonlight..."
"Stop!"
Bai Xi spoke softly, her voice not loud, even without any emotional fluctuation, yet it sent a chill down Han Rui's spine. His legs, which wanted to escape, froze in place.
He turned around with a smile plastered on his face, but his captivating smile now seemed forced. "Um, Eldest Miss, I know I was wrong. Please be magnanimous and let me go?"
Bai Xi was used to it. Han Rui only called her Eldest Miss when he wanted something, when outsiders were present, or when he felt she was angry. At other times, he called her Xiao Xi'er.
"You just said you wanted to repay my life-saving kindness?"
Han Rui was taken aback, then said, "I, I, I said I wanted to repay your kindness. But I refuse to repay it with my life, though I can repay it with my body!"
Bai Xi frowned. "Alright."
Han Rui froze, looking at Bai Xi in disbelief, and instinctively took a large step back, tightening his suit jacket. "You, you're serious?"
How to put it, he had really wanted to develop something with Bai Xi before.
He had even thought about slipping something into her drink and letting her force herself on him, which would be a way for the Han family to latch onto a powerful figure. But now, he wasn't an idiot. The person Bai Xi cared about was Han Mo, and Han Mo was absolutely devoted to Bai Xi.
If he insisted on interfering, he would be the third party.
Although Han Rui had deliberately provoked Chu Xiao with such shameless words, he truly couldn't do something so shameless!
Seeing his reaction, Bai Xi was too lazy to explain. "Extend your hand."
Han Rui was stunned. Although he didn't understand what she meant at all, he obediently extended his right hand.
The next second, Bai Xi directly pulled out the dagger hidden in her work pants pocket and swung it towards Han Rui's hand.
When Han Rui saw the cold glint, he instinctively withdrew his hand, crying out in alarm, "Holy cow, for such a small matter, you want to chop off my hand!"
His hand naturally retracted reflexively.
Bai Xi looked at the boisterous Han Rui and raised her eyebrows faintly. "Don't shout. If I really wanted to chop off your hand, it would have been gone long ago. Stretch out your hand."
Han Rui was stunned and extended his hand again, but this time he clearly stood further away. As he extended his hand, he saw a bloody gash on his palm, which was now bleeding.
So, when he saw Bai Xi drawing the dagger, she had already made her move.
Indeed, if she wanted his hand, he probably wouldn't have one by now.
Wuwuwu, Han Rui began to counsel himself in his heart: Han Rui, Han Rui, she is the God of War of the Shadow Department, the God of War of the Shadow Department, not some ordinary girl experiencing her first crush. You can't afford to provoke her.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, my hand is bleeding, you're too cruel..."
Bai Xi looked up, and what she saw was a picture of a devilishly handsome man acting cute and begging for mercy.
Unfortunately... she wasn't susceptible to such tactics.
She took a step forward, and Han Rui instinctively took a step back. She took another step, and he retreated again.
Bai Xi frowned and said indifferently, "If you take another step back, do you believe I won't let you move?"
Hearing this, Han Rui subconsciously swallowed, but he really didn't dare to move. His eyes were filled with grievance.
Bai Xi walked forward, and the handle of the dagger gently lifted his wrist, allowing the blood from his palm to drip onto the blood jade bracelet on her wrist.
In the past, his blood had dripped onto the blood jade bracelet with no reaction. She hadn't paid attention to these things before, so today she wanted to use Han Rui as an experiment. To see if there was a problem with the blood jade bracelet or if Han Mo was different.
As they were both males of similar age and both surnamed Han, he was the best test subject.
It was a pity, though...
Han Rui, not understanding the reason, stared at her intently. "Xiao Xi'er, what are you doing?"
Bai Xi looked at the blood jade bracelet on her wrist, which showed no reaction, and said faintly, "Nothing."
After speaking, she reinserted the dagger into its sheath. "Don't mention today's incident to anyone, especially Han Mo."
Han Rui was stunned, and having forgotten his pain, he started to provoke her intentionally again. "Eldest Miss, your habits are so perverted. I think I should tell Dr. Han and let him be careful..."
From a distance, Bai Xi's cold and indifferent voice came. "You're welcome to try."
As soon as she said this, Han Rui's mind was filled with the Shadow Department's punishments that Bai Xi had contemplated before, and his spine instantly chilled.
Forget it, forget it. It's better not to joke with the God of War. Otherwise, the God of War wouldn't laugh, but he would cry.
In the Han family hall, everyone was gathered at the long dining table to eat.
Han Cai's expression remained unpleasant. Faced with a table full of delicious delicacies, he didn't even have the desire to pick up his chopsticks.
Although Han Zheng and Han Fang deserved to die, how could the pain of parents sending their children to the grave be completely gone just because these two were heinous criminals?
Seeing this, Han Rui knew he was in a very bad mood. He looked at Uncle Zhang.
Uncle Zhang stood behind Han Rui and gently raised his hand, waving it slightly. Han Rui immediately understood his meaning. It seemed that since yesterday, when Grandpa learned of Han Zheng and Han Fang's deaths, he hadn't eaten until today.
"Rui'er, you must prepare well for the Chu family's auction tonight and don't lose your composure. Grandfather is really not feeling well, so you'll have to go by yourself tonight."