novelraw Chapter 440 A Late Night Date with Si Lisao 1
Chapter 440 A Late Night Date with Si Lisao 1
Some young people, just like Bai Qingshui, had no idea who Bai Ronghua was and curiously asked their elders, "How is he even more of a genuine Bai Family descendant than the current Bai Family members? Who exactly is Bai Ronghua?"
The older guests then enlightened the young ones: Bai Ronghua was once a peerlessly charming and incredibly wealthy gentleman, a figure comparable to an international superstar!
Back then, countless young ladies from prominent families fell for him. Unfortunately, every time someone approached the Bai Family to propose marriage, Bai Ronghua rejected them outright!
Even though Bai Ronghua was handsome and talented, he couldn’t accept the Mu Continent’s matriarchal social system, nor could he stomach becoming someone else’s live-in son-in-law!
His family possessed a vast fortune and a title, but alas, they were out of his reach!
The Bai Family would rather bring in Bai Qiushui, who was only seven years old, to inherit the family business. They refused to give the twenty-five-year-old, talented Bai Ronghua a chance to become the head of the family. Enraged, Bai Ronghua left and disappeared without a trace on the Mu Continent. After so many years, there has been no news of him.
Because Bai Ronghua couldn’t tolerate the Mu Continent’s social system—a grave political misstep—the media on the Mu Continent no longer reported on his whereabouts.
And just like that, he was socially erased!
Who would have thought that the Second Princess of Atlantis would turn out to be the great-great-granddaughter of that talented man?
Even if Ye Siyuan herself declared it, probably no one would believe it! Even if Mo Yinhe said it, the guests present would still be skeptical!
But, the words drifted from the mouth of Si Lisao!
Then there was no room for falsehood!
An almost ninety-year-old ancestor said, "I still remember when Old Lady Bai became the head of the Bai Family. She was interviewed by the media, and they asked her what it felt like to suddenly be struck by fortune—to not only gain a title but also become the Bai Family’s heir."
The young people crowded around, asking, "What did she feel?"
It was like skyrocketing to success, just like hitting the jackpot, right?
The nearly ninety-year-old ancestor continued, "Back then, Bai Ronghua was very popular among the daughters of many affluent families, but he was driven away, his whereabouts unknown. Many of those young ladies were heartbroken and blamed Old Lady Bai for stealing everything from Bai Ronghua.
So Old Lady Bai said, ’If one day, a girl from Uncle Ronghua’s descendants wishes to return to inherit the title and everything of the Bai Family, then whether it’s me or my descendants, we will return it as our undeniable duty!’"
"Qiuhua, do you remember saying that?"
Old Lady Bai, questioned by the ninety-year-old ancestor, sat in her seat with a slightly awkward expression.
She steeled herself and said, "I did indeed say that."
Upon these words, Bai Qingshui was completely dumbfounded. This was her Bai Family’s property! How could she just give it away? Was Grandma losing her mind?
The young guests present were also buzzing with discussion. "So, is Ye Siyuan here to inherit the title and the family wealth?"
Suddenly, Bai Qingshui clenched her fists, her voice unable to hide its harshness. "Words alone are no proof! Who can confirm that she is truly Bai Ronghua’s great-great-granddaughter?"
Such words were a challenge to Si Lisao’s authority!
Others perked up their ears, waiting to watch the drama unfold.
Bai Qingshui could no longer care about offending Si Lisao, even if he was the man she admired. Otherwise, the title and family fortune she was supposed to inherit would slip through her fingers!
Bai Qingshui was as anxious as an ant on a hot griddle!
Ye Siyuan smiled gracefully. She wasn’t remotely interested in the Bai Family’s title or property. As the revered Second Princess of Atlantis and the most esteemed Sea God in the hearts of the Atlantis populace, she lacked neither money nor authority. But since Bai Qingshui insisted on asking, she couldn’t resist the urge to metaphorically slap her face.
"Is it that hard to check?" Ye Siyuan said. "Just go to A Country and find out who my maternal grandmother’s grandfather was. Wouldn’t that do it?"
It was the year 2050; information technology was so advanced that looking up this bit of information would hardly take any time at all.
Bai Qingshui stiffened her neck, not wanting to investigate at all.
She wanted to play deaf and dumb, but Si Lisao just activated his advanced device.
Suddenly, a large virtual screen was projected overhead, displaying a series of photos and text documents—incontrovertible evidence.
Not only was Bai Qingshui unable to sit still, but even the usually unflappable Bai Chuanfeng’s expression flickered.
It was like a bolt from the blue striking her directly on the crown of her head!
The guests all began whispering to each other.
"It’s true!"
"How could Crown Prince Lisao be wrong? Would Crown Prince Lisao speak so casually if it weren’t irrefutable?"
"I can’t believe that the Second Princess of Atlantis is actually a sea-person!"
"Then isn’t Mo Yinhe also a sea-person?"
"Although Ye Siyuan is a legitimate descendant of the Bai Family... with so much time having passed, can Old Lady Bai still honor her promise from back then?"
Many people, their curiosity piqued, looked towards Old Lady Bai.
Old Lady Bai found herself in quite a predicament.
At this moment, if she didn’t take a stand, she would be seen as breaking her word!
But more than anything, Old Lady Bai wanted to hand over the family business to Si Mingjing!
Old Lady Bai was also distressed. She stood up, walked over to Ye Siyuan, and took her hand. "Good child," she said, "I never imagined you would be Uncle Ronghua’s great-great-granddaughter. You’ve truly come home, haven’t you? It seems tonight we’re not only welcoming Ajiu but also you. This is indeed a double blessing."
Ye Siyuan smiled radiantly. Seeing Bai Qingshui looking deflated by her side, she felt extremely pleased!
She looked over at Si Lisao, surprised that he would actually investigate her background so seriously.
Mo Yinhe rubbed the stem of his wine glass with his fingertips. Heh, so Si Lisao is truly determined to marry my sister, he even dug up her entire ancestry!
Throughout the rest of the banquet, the Bai Family members’ heads were buzzing.
They barely made it to the end of the banquet. After all the guests had been sent off, Bai Qingshui finally lost her composure and ran to Bai Chuanfeng in tears.
"Mom, what do we do now? If Ye Siyuan is here to compete for the inheritance, do we have to give it all up to her?"
"Calm down!"
This incident had happened too suddenly, and Bai Chuanfeng was caught completely off guard.
However, she had been managing the Bai Family for years, and everyone was loyal to her. How could Ye Siyuan simply take what she wanted?
"How can I calm down? Grandma’s heart is biased! She prefers my sister over me, and now this Ye Siyuan appears out of nowhere. She wants to steal my man, the family fortune, and the title!"
Bai Qingshui was so furious she felt like she was going mad. Her delicate fingers clenched so tightly that the tips turned white from the pressure—a chilling sight.
Suddenly, an idea struck Bai Qingshui. "Mom, it was Grandma who made that promise, not you! You’re the one in control of the Bai Family now. As long as you disagree, Ye Siyuan won’t be able to take away the family fortune and title!"
Bai Chuanfeng didn’t say a word.
Thinking about the family fortune and title she was about to lose, Bai Qingshui’s heart hardened. An insidious plan, one that could kill three birds with one stone and resolve her current predicament, flashed through her mind. But this had to be executed covertly, without even telling her mom. She needed to plan it meticulously.
Suddenly, Bai Qingshui felt a surge of determination. "Mom, I’m tired. I’m going back to sleep now."
She had to go back and strategize properly to ensure Si Mingjing and Ye Siyuan would suffer greatly.