Inside the Bai family villa, Tong Yao had been waiting for a while. Seeing Bai Han bring Bai Xi back, she immediately went to meet her. "Xi'er, where did you go? Why are you only back now? I've been waiting for you for so long."
Bai Xi casually sat on the sofa, leaving the seat next to her open for Tong Yao. "I just went to the Dark Department to handle some matters. Why did you think of coming to find me today?"
Tong Yao smiled. "I'm going on a blind date. Will you go with me?"
Bai Xi unconsciously frowned. "A blind date?"
As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily shifted to Bai Han, who was slowly walking over, receiving a cup of red tea from Aunt Feng.
If she remembered correctly, didn't Tong Yao like Bai Han? Why was she suddenly going on a blind date? Was she deliberately saying this, playing her legendary "love game," or had she truly moved on?
Whichever it was, it was possible for her.
Seeing Bai Xi glance at Bai Han, Tong Yao smiled. "People can't just hang themselves on one tree. We should go out more, look around, and perhaps find someone more suitable for ourselves."
Although she didn't know why Han Mo had died on their wedding day, Xi'er had been in a coma for three days and three nights because of it. During those three days and nights, she had stayed by Bai Xi's side. Although Brother Bai Han had said that the doctor believed Xi'er would likely forget everything about Han Mo after waking up, possibly even losing her memory and forgetting them, due to seeing Han Mo die in front of her.
Fortunately, she had only forgotten Han Mo and still remembered them.
Therefore, as her best friend, she should help her slowly overcome this pain, and perhaps she would remember what she needed to remember.
Although she felt very sorry for Doctor Han, since Doctor Han loved Xi'er so much, he certainly wouldn't want her to be in pain.
To forget someone you once loved and start a new life, the best way is to fall in love with someone else. How did that saying go: there are no unforgettable old loves, only not good enough new ones.
She had thought about it. Although Doctor Han seemed to be unparalleled in his goodness, as long as she, Tong Yao, put in all her effort to find someone, she might be able to find someone good enough for Xi'er... perhaps.
At the very least, shifting her focus was also a way to overcome pain.
Bai Xi glanced at Tong Yao, who seemed to have made a major decision, and then at Bai Han, who was placing a cup of warm red tea in front of her. She raised her eyebrows slightly.
Why was it that ever since she woke up, everyone seemed to have suddenly come to their senses? Were they all starting to bubble with romantic thoughts?
Shen Mingxun, Tong Yao... On the way back just now, the rich fragrance was clearly osmanthus, not peach blossoms, right?
Bai Xi said faintly, "Oh, noted."
After speaking, she picked up the red tea Bai Han had handed her and drank it herself.
Seeing Bai Xi's completely unconcerned demeanor, Tong Yao decided not to persuade her with words and resorted to "action." She reached out, hooked Bai Xi's arm, and gently swayed it. "Xi'er, you're the best, come with me! Look, it's getting late. If you don't accompany me, what if I encounter danger when I go out alone?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression filled with casualness. "How could the person who is going on a blind date with Miss Tong be an ordinary person? I'm sure Aunt and Uncle must have chosen very carefully. How could they let you encounter danger?"
Tong Yao was insistent, continuing to sway her arm. "How can you be so sure? Who would write 'wicked,' 'beastly,' and 'lecherous' on their faces? Put on a suit, smile, and who can tell if the skin hides a human or a ghost?"
Bai Xi was rendered speechless by the slightly rhyming words, but in fact, her words were not without reason if one thought about it carefully. Just like Qin Mu, whom she had met before, who was good at pretending. "Since that's the case, then don't go on blind dates. Find someone you know well and marry them; the risk is the lowest."
After saying that, her clear and beautiful eyes slightly lifted, and she was looking not at anyone else, but at Bai Han.
Her own brother was handsome, his family background was more than enough, and his character was also good... a truly excellent match.
Seeing Bai Xi's action, Tong Yao blushed slightly.
Of course, she liked Brother Bai Han, but... a crush was a one-person matter, while two people getting together required mutual affection. "Xi'er, my dear Xi'er, keep me company! If you don't accompany me, and I really get into trouble, you'll definitely be sad and upset, right? My dear Xi'er, please help me..."
Her constant pleas, accompanied by a hint of coaxing and her adorable face, finally broke Bai Xi. Perhaps she had never intended to resist. "Alright, alright, I'll go with you!"
She had said that as both a suggestion and a test.
Testing Tong Yao's thoughts and testing her brother's opinion.
Tong Yao didn't mention it, and her brother didn't speak. Their expressions didn't show any significant changes... which meant there was no development between them.
They hadn't had any development while she was away at Hei Jin Academy for so long. She supposed... it was just how it was.
In the world, all things could be achieved through effort, except for love... True love depended on mutual attraction and commonalities, not one-sided devotion.
They say that perseverance leads to reward, but what is truly guarded are often emotions and compromises. They might provide warmth for a time, but if they truly wanted to last a lifetime, to grow old together, it would likely be difficult for both of them.
Hearing this, Tong Yao immediately cheered. "Yay, yay, yay, I knew it! Xi'er wouldn't ignore me."
M City, Jin Li Lai Grand Hotel.
The wooden table was covered with a red velvet tablecloth. White porcelain plates were placed on the dining table in a grand and elegant manner, displaying various exquisite foods that one would be hesitant to disturb. Crystal clear wine glasses reflected the river view outside the window.
At this moment, Bai Xi was idly swirling the red wine glass in her hand, looking at the man opposite her.
The man opposite her was quite good-looking.
Although his features were not extremely refined, they were very harmonious. He was wearing a pure black suit, and his tie was neatly knotted. Sitting opposite, he gave off a sturdy and mature impression.
Although she didn't know when Tong Yao had started liking this type of man, relationships were like shoes worn on one's feet.
Others only saw how good the shoes looked on you, but they didn't know if they were comfortable for you, so... as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.
The man opposite extended his hand to Bai Xi. "Hello, my name is Hu Wei, and I am the eldest son of the Hu family from Xu Yang City."
Bai Xi looked at the hand extended by the man and was slightly stunned.
What was going on? Even if he wanted to express friendliness, he should have shaken hands with Tong Yao, with whom he was on a blind date. Why was he extending his hand to her? Was this person brain-damaged? With such low emotional intelligence, Tong Yao would definitely not be interested. This meal should end prematurely.
Thinking of this, her eyes involuntarily turned to Tong Yao, wanting to know the exact instructions on when they could leave. To her surprise, as soon as she looked, she was shocked. At this moment, Tong Yao was also looking at her. Instead of speechlessness and exasperation, her large eyes were filled with anticipation?
Bai Xi: "..."
What was going on? Was her brain also damaged?