Big Zhuang and the rest looked at each other in confusion, then Big Zhuang spoke, “I didn’t hear anything. What about you two?”
Both Red Hair and Mr. Mouse shook their heads simultaneously, indicating they hadn’t heard any noise.
Red Hair: “I’m a light sleeper. I can usually hear any sound, not to mention knocking. But I really didn’t hear anything yesterday.”
She gulped, “Could it be a ghost?”
After saying this, she subconsciously looked at Big Zhuang.
As an expert in the supernatural, he should be more knowledgeable.
Big Zhuang hesitated, “It can’t be. Generally, ghosts in stories appear in places with heavy yin energy. The yang energy here is strong, so it shouldn’t be haunted, right?”
Bai Lixin kindly advised, “Just in case, it’s better for you to leave.”
“Oh, I understand, I totally get it.” Big Zhuang looked at Bai Lixin with a knowing look, “You made up a story to deceive us, just to get rid of us. Why is it that only you heard it, and we heard nothing?”
“I don’t get it. I just want Uncle and Auntie to invest in my livestream room. Why do you keep obstructing me?” He looked at Bai Lixin with some helplessness, “I’m begging you, good brother. My livestream room really needs this money. Without it, my studio will dissolve soon.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
“Oh, what are you chatting about at the stairwell so early in the morning?” A familiar voice came from the second floor. Bai Lixin looked over and saw the woman in casual silk pajamas. She was standing at the stairway, looking around.
Upon seeing the woman, Big Zhuang immediately put on a friendly face, “Auntie, good morning. Did we disturb you?”
The woman covered her mouth and chuckled, “How could that be? Auntie got up much earlier than you. The air outside is very nice today, and breakfast will be ready in a while. Why don’t you go for a walk outside and come back for breakfast?”
“Big Zhuang,” the woman called out to Big Zhuang, “do you have anything to do after breakfast?”
Big Zhuang: “No, Auntie, if you have something, just tell me.”
Woman: “Then accompany Auntie for a chat later.”
“Of course, it’s no problem,” Big Zhuang smiled broadly, “Auntie.”
S419M: [Hiss, it’s so weird.]
Bai Lixin: [Hmm?]
S419M: [It’s nothing, maybe I’m overthinking.]
Bai Lixin: […]
After the walk, Bai Lixin didn’t see Fei Yino at the dining table, there was only Father Fei and the woman in the living room.
The woman had changed into everyday clothes, her hair casually tied up as she watered the flowers elegantly. Father Fei still had a gentle expression, engrossed in reading a financial magazine.
Both were busy with their own things, and there was no interaction, appearing very harmonious.
Big Zhuang leaned close to Bai Lixin and muttered quietly, “Bai Lixin, your mother looks really beautiful. You can’t tell she’s over forty. Rich people really know how to take care of themselves. How come the gap between people is so big, even though we’re all human?”
After hearing footsteps, Li Manyu put down the hand-held showerhead, swaying her graceful waistline as she turned around, and smiling brightly at them, “You’re back from the stroll? Let’s go eat.”
S419M: [It still feels weird.]
Bai Lixin: [Are you talking about the relationship between Li Manyu and Big Zhuang?]
S419M: [Yeah, it feels… weird between them.]
S419M paused for a moment, hesitated, and added, [Li Manyu seems to be seducing Big Zhuang?]
Bai Lixin: [That’s not the weirdest part.]
S419M: [What is it?]
Bai Lixin: [It’s that Li Manyu isn’t hiding it from Father Fei, she’s doing it right in front of him as if it’s nothing.]
[The strange thing is that he never looks up, as if he’s used to it.]
[Did you notice? Although he and Li Manyu seem harmonious, they’re like two separate entities, each busy with their own things. Despite being in the same frame, they don’t seem to have much interaction.]
S419M: [Indeed, is Father Fei just generously letting Li Manyu cuckold him?]
Bai Lixin shook his head in disagreement, [There are many reasons leading to him turning a blind eye, but generosity is not one of them.]
S419M: [Then what is it?]
Bai Lixin: [Either guilt—he might have done something to Li Manyu in the past, so now he can only turn a blind eye.]
[Either everyone does their own thing, which is also called magnanimity.]
Father Fei closed the book, withdrawing his gaze from the magazine. He calmly looked at Bai Lixin for a moment, then shifted his glance to the side, landing on Big Zhuang’s face.
Just as Big Zhuang felt uneasy under Father Fei’s gaze, Father Fei spoke with a warm smile, “Let’s wash up and have the meal.”
Looking at this light but intricate breakfast, Bai Lixin felt like a wooden figure. He remained silent throughout, just eating with utmost seriousness, as if he were a peripheral character. On the contrary, Big Zhuang and Li Manyu chatted and laughed, appearing like a close-knit family.
S419M: [Lord Host, won’t you remind Big Zhuang?]
Bai Lixin: [Would a person who has been in society for so long and is still an anchor be unable to understand these social subtleties?]
S419M: [You mean he is intentionally getting close to Li Manyu, knowing she’s interested in him? Isn’t that being a gigolo?]
Bai Lixin: […]
“Xiao Xin,” just as breakfast was ending, Li Manyu seemed to remember she had a son, “let Aunt Zhang and the driver accompany you to the hospital later.”
The chopsticks that Bai Lixin was about to lift paused for a moment, then then he nodded obediently, “Okay.”
Though Bai Lixin didn’t inquire why, Li Manyu explained, “Amnesia is not a minor issue. It might be related to a recent injury to your head. Yesterday, I made an appointment with the best brain specialist in the city to thoroughly examine you and check for any other issues.”
Bai Lixin made a sound of agreement, “Alright.”
Half an hour later, Bai Lixin boarded the business car arranged by the Fei family.
There were two people in the car, one was the familiar Aunt Zhang, and the other was the driver.
Aunt Zhang was holding a document bag, and it looked like his ID card and other information were in it.
As the car started, Bai Lixin looked out of the window towards the gate and then turned to gaze at Aunt Zhang beside him.
“Aunt Zhang, does my mother dislike me?” Bai Lixin stared at the woman and asked.
“How could that be,” Aunt Zhang, who was already a little restrained, suddenly sat up straight, and looked at Bai Lixin nervously. “Which mother doesn’t like her own child? You are the child she gave birth to after nine months of pregnancy. She cherishes you so much, how could she not like you? Why are you suddenly asking this question?”
“Because she’s perfectly fine now, yet she let you accompany me to the hospital. Why doesn’t she accompany me herself?” Amnesia was a good excuse, even if he said something inappropriate, it wouldn’t raise suspicion.
Aunt Zhang: “It’s not that she doesn’t want to accompany you. Madam…she…she has something to attend to and doesn’t have time to accompany you.”
Something to attend to?
He just heard Li Manyu ask Big Zhuang to accompany her to pick out clothes; she had time to shop for clothes but not to accompany her “son” to the hospital?
Bai Lixin didn’t expose Aunt Zhang’s lie, just shifted the topic to another matter, “ I heard crying in the room yesterday.”
“The sound came from the adjacent unoccupied room you mentioned before. You said there was no one living next door. Why could I hear the sound?”
This seemingly light statement floated in the car. Aunt Zhang’s eyes that were originally somewhat confused flickered with panic. “You must have heard it wrong.”
“The Fei family is an old house, and the sound insulation of the rooms isn’t very good. Sometimes, I also hear sounds from nearby when I’m in my room. When I wake up and ask, it turns out someone upstairs was watching TV.”
“Young Master, you might have heard someone on the second floor watching TV.”
“In addition to crying, I also heard knocks at the door and the window. It suddenly sounded in the early morning. I remember that you specifically asked me to lock the doors and windows. Did you know that this sound would appear?”
“Ah!” Aunt Zhang chuckled dryly, “You don’t know, but there is a servant at home who likes to sleepwalk at night. When he sleepwalks, he likes to go to other people’s doors and knock on the door. You used to I also know about this, but you have lost your memory now. I was afraid of scaring you, so I asked you to close the door and don’t open it if you hear any noise. He would just do that, knock for a while and leave when no one opens the door. “
“As for the windows, there was a strong wind last night, and the windows rattled. Your room is on the first floor, with no balcony outside. How could someone go to knock on your window in the middle of the night?”
Bai Lixin stared at Aunt Zhang for a long time until she lowered her head in guilt. He then made an “Oh” sound, and didn’t inquire further. “So, that’s how it is.”
Yesterday’s hesitations and instructions were all overturned by her. It seems she didn’t want to reveal too much information to him.
After that, the two chatted casually on the way.
Although he was chatting casually, Bai Lixin was actually extracting information about the Fei family.
From the information provided by Aunt Zhang, he gained a rough understanding of the Fei family.
The Fei family started with real estate development and was a relatively well-off family a few years ago. Their true rise began four years ago when Li Manyu married into the family.
Externally, people were saying that Li Manyu brought good fortune. Since marrying Father Fei, the Fei family prospered, transforming from an unknown small company in Baotou into a commercial giant ranking among the top in the city.
It was precisely because of this that Father Fei cherished Li Manyu so much. The two were deeply in love, and whatever Li Manyu wanted, Father Fei would try to fulfill.
However, half a year ago, Father Fei suddenly fell seriously ill.
The severe illness almost took Father Fei’s life. He stayed bedridden at home for a long time. If it weren’t for Fei Yino stepping in, the company would have almost collapsed.
From that time onwards, the company’s power gradually shifted to Fei Yino’s hands.
That’s why Fei Yino held a pivotal position within the family.
Father Fei is still in the recovery phase and has no plans to return to the company yet. He spends his days leisurely reading the news and taking walks.
This is the information about the Fei family that Bai Lixin learned from Aunt Zhang.
As for the original owner, according to Aunt Zhang, he was highly favored in the Fei family.
It’s said that not only did Li Manyu cherish the child, but Father Fei also treated him like his own, giving him even more attention than Fei Yino.
Therefore, Fei Yino considered Bai Lixin’s appearance a threat to his status and that he robbed him of his father’s love. That’s why he displayed such strong rejection towards the original owner.
This is the basic relationship network of the Fei family that he learned from Aunt Zhang.
As they chatted, the car had already arrived at the hospital.
Blood tests, MRI, ECG… this medical examination was thorough, covering almost everything.
After the check-up, Aunt Zhang took Bai Lixin to a pre-arranged specialist consultation. The expert carefully inquired about Bai Lixin’s feelings, and concluded that it was temporary amnesia caused by excessive fright.
This psychological condition might recover with time. The patient only had to maintain a positive mindset, other than that, there was no foolproof solution.
The doctor then prescribed some medication for Bai Lixin, advising him to take it on time and come back for regular check-ups.
By the time they left the hospital, it was already past noon.
When Bai Lixin returned to the Fei family, it was around 2 PM. Only Father Fei was at home, and he heard that Li Manyu, along with Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse, went out for shopping and hadn’t returned yet.
Father Fei was in the living room at the time, seemingly uninterested in everything. Even when Bai Lixin returned, he only greeted him briefly and continued to lower his head to read his financial magazine.
By the time Bai Lixin finished eating, it was already in the evening.
It wasn’t until around 5 PM, as the sun was about to set, that Li Manyu happily returned with bags in hand, accompanied by Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse.
The once quiet and silent room instantly became warm and lively with their arrival.
It was as if a black-and-white painting was visibly transforming into a vibrant color.
Bai Lixin happened to be sitting on the sofa at that moment. When Li Manyu walked in, a ray of the setting sun followed her, casting a dreamy halo on her originally charming figure.
In that moment, she was stunningly beautiful.
Bai Lixin’s gaze swept over the people following Li Manyu.
Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse all looked at Li Manyu with infatuated expressions, as if deeply immersed and unable to extricate themselves.
Their faces were flushed, and they seemed to have enjoyed today’s shopping trip.
“Xiao Xin, husband, I’m back.” As soon as Li Manyu came back, she came over with a few things, “Look at what I bought you today.”
She came over to Bai Lixin, placing an exquisite box in front of him, “Xiao Xin, this is for you, open and see.”
Bai Lixin hesitated before opening the box, revealing a scarf inside.
Li Manyu smiled joyfully, “Aunt Zhang told me your medical results are normal. I was so happy that I bought a lot of things. You being fine is the best news in our family, and now I can finally put down the stone that was pressing on my heart these past few days.”
“And this one, it’s also for you.” Li Manyu beckoned to Big Zhuang, who promptly approached, presenting a one-meter-long rectangular box to Bai Lixin.
Li Manyu’s voice was excited, “Quick, open and see. I bought it according to your size, and it should fit you perfectly.”
Under Li Manyu’s urging, Bai Lixin opened the milky-white box.
Inside the box was an exquisitely tailored pure white tuxedo.
A white shirt, a white bowtie, a white coat, white pants.
There were no other colors except white.
Li Manyu pushed Bai Lixin’s shoulder, “Isn’t it beautiful? Hurry, go upstairs and change, let Mom see how you look in this outfit. Mom can’t wait to see you in it.”
“Bang!”
A sudden loud sound broke the noisy atmosphere, and the hall instantly fell silent.
Bai Lixin held the suit box, and turned his head to look at the source of the sound.
It was Father Fei.
At this moment, Father Fei was bending down to pick up the magazine he dropped on the floor. While picking it up, he began to apologize sheepishly, “Sorry, I didn’t hold it properly, and the magazine fell. Did it startle you?”
At this time, Li Manyu walked to Father Fei with a smile, holding a box. She encircled Father Fei’s arm affectionately and leaned on his shoulder, “Darling, what are you saying? How could you startle me? But you, how did the magazine fall? Did the illness relapse? Are you in pain again? Did you take your medicine on time today? Should I call the doctor now to check on you?”
Father Fei smile was a bit strained. He cast a faint glance at Big Zhuang, then embraced Li Manyu, “I’m fine. It’s been half a year, even the most severe illness should be better.”
Li Manyu looked at Father Fei with concern, “As long as it doesn’t hurt. I also brought you a gift, quickly open it and see.”
Father Fei patted Li Manyu’s shoulder affectionately upon hearing this, then opened the gift box. Inside was an exquisite razor.
The moment he saw the gift, Father Fei’s smile widened, and his voice became softer, “Thank you, madam.”
There were others standing nearby, and this couple, whose ages added up to a hundred, displayed their affection as if they were alone, making Big Zhuang and the others feel awkward.
Just when the situation seemed a bit out of control, the front door opened again.
Bai Lixin looked towards the door; the sky, which was yellow a moment ago, had turned pitch black.
Fei Yino, who had not been seen for a day, came back under the stars and the moon. His brows still carried that familiar sharpness. He changed his shoes at the entrance with an expressionless face and strode towards the hall.
The moment he returned, the house, which had turned colorful with Li Manyu’s arrival, seemed to suddenly revert to black and white.
Fei Yino walked among the crowd with his long legs, using his height advantage to stand tall, giving the feeling that he was standing out from the group.
He didn’t say anything, just coldly surveyed the surroundings with those emotionless eyes. His sharp gaze passed each person one by one, starting from Mr. Mouse, and finally stopped in front of Bai Lixin.
When his gaze fell on the white suit in Bai Lixin’s hands, Fei Yino’s face suddenly darkened.
Just when Bai Lixin thought Fei Yino was about to do something, Fei Yino just withdrew his gaze and went straight upstairs.
The oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated with his departure.
Red Hair patted her chest nervously, “That scared me. The eldest young master’s aura is overwhelming; every time he appears, he almost scares me to death.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
During dinner, Fei Yino didn’t come down.
His presence seemed to have a counterproductive effect on the family atmosphere, and without him, the dining table became Li Manyu’s territory.
After dinner, it was Li Manyu’s leisure time again.
This time, Bai Lixin didn’t return to his room early; instead, he stayed to accompany Li Manyu in playing cards.
Although it was said to be accompanying Li Manyu in playing cards, Bai Lixin was basically a spectator throughout. He sat quietly on the side, like the most loyal audience, earnestly watching the four people passionately playing.
S419M: [Lord Host, what did you gain today?]
Bai Lixin spent a complete day in this home. The end of the second game also meant losing a day’s time.
When Li Manyu won another round of poker, Bai Lixin stood up and said to the enthusiastic players, “I’m a bit tired, I’ll go back first.”
“Okay,” Li Manyu’s fingers fluttered like butterflies, swiftly shuffling the cards back and forth. She casually threw the cards in her hand and stood up from the chair, walking to Bai Lixin, “Wait for a moment.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
A minute later, Li Manyu came back, holding a glass of water and a few pills.
Handing the pills to Bai Lixin, Li Manyu said seriously, “These are the medicines prescribed by the doctor for you. Drink them.”
Bai Lixin silently took the mysterious pills and said tentatively, “Alright, I’ll go upstairs and take them.”
“No.” Li Manyu’s usually gentle face suddenly turned dark. She stared at Bai Lixin without blinking, “You hate bitterness the most. If I don’t watch you drink it, you’ll secretly pour out the medicine when I’m not looking.”
“I know you, like mother, like son. Xiao Xin, be obedient. Bitter medicine is good for your illness. You can only get better if you take the medicine.”
Red Hair over there called out to Li Manyu.
Li Manyu urged, “Hurry up and drink. Drink it, then go upstairs to sleep.”
Bai Lixin stared at Li Manyu.
The present Li Manyu seemed to be a completely different person from the gentle woman earlier, except for a similar face, everything else was different.
Big Zhuang and the rest looked at each other in confusion, then Big Zhuang spoke, “I didn’t hear anything. What about you two?”
Both Red Hair and Mr. Mouse shook their heads simultaneously, indicating they hadn’t heard any noise.
Red Hair: “I’m a light sleeper. I can usually hear any sound, not to mention knocking. But I really didn’t hear anything yesterday.”
She gulped, “Could it be a ghost?”
After saying this, she subconsciously looked at Big Zhuang.
As an expert in the supernatural, he should be more knowledgeable.
Big Zhuang hesitated, “It can’t be. Generally, ghosts in stories appear in places with heavy yin energy. The yang energy here is strong, so it shouldn’t be haunted, right?”
Bai Lixin kindly advised, “Just in case, it’s better for you to leave.”
“Oh, I understand, I totally get it.” Big Zhuang looked at Bai Lixin with a knowing look, “You made up a story to deceive us, just to get rid of us. Why is it that only you heard it, and we heard nothing?”
“I don’t get it. I just want Uncle and Auntie to invest in my livestream room. Why do you keep obstructing me?” He looked at Bai Lixin with some helplessness, “I’m begging you, good brother. My livestream room really needs this money. Without it, my studio will dissolve soon.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
“Oh, what are you chatting about at the stairwell so early in the morning?” A familiar voice came from the second floor. Bai Lixin looked over and saw the woman in casual silk pajamas. She was standing at the stairway, looking around.
Upon seeing the woman, Big Zhuang immediately put on a friendly face, “Auntie, good morning. Did we disturb you?”
The woman covered her mouth and chuckled, “How could that be? Auntie got up much earlier than you. The air outside is very nice today, and breakfast will be ready in a while. Why don’t you go for a walk outside and come back for breakfast?”
“Big Zhuang,” the woman called out to Big Zhuang, “do you have anything to do after breakfast?”
Big Zhuang: “No, Auntie, if you have something, just tell me.”
Woman: “Then accompany Auntie for a chat later.”
“Of course, it’s no problem,” Big Zhuang smiled broadly, “Auntie.”
S419M: [Hiss, it’s so weird.]
Bai Lixin: [Hmm?]
S419M: [It’s nothing, maybe I’m overthinking.]
Bai Lixin: […]
After the walk, Bai Lixin didn’t see Fei Yino at the dining table, there was only Father Fei and the woman in the living room.
The woman had changed into everyday clothes, her hair casually tied up as she watered the flowers elegantly. Father Fei still had a gentle expression, engrossed in reading a financial magazine.
Both were busy with their own things, and there was no interaction, appearing very harmonious.
Big Zhuang leaned close to Bai Lixin and muttered quietly, “Bai Lixin, your mother looks really beautiful. You can’t tell she’s over forty. Rich people really know how to take care of themselves. How come the gap between people is so big, even though we’re all human?”
After hearing footsteps, Li Manyu put down the hand-held showerhead, swaying her graceful waistline as she turned around, and smiling brightly at them, “You’re back from the stroll? Let’s go eat.”
S419M: [It still feels weird.]
Bai Lixin: [Are you talking about the relationship between Li Manyu and Big Zhuang?]
S419M: [Yeah, it feels… weird between them.]
S419M paused for a moment, hesitated, and added, [Li Manyu seems to be seducing Big Zhuang?]
Bai Lixin: [That’s not the weirdest part.]
S419M: [What is it?]
Bai Lixin: [It’s that Li Manyu isn’t hiding it from Father Fei, she’s doing it right in front of him as if it’s nothing.]
[The strange thing is that he never looks up, as if he’s used to it.]
[Did you notice? Although he and Li Manyu seem harmonious, they’re like two separate entities, each busy with their own things. Despite being in the same frame, they don’t seem to have much interaction.]
S419M: [Indeed, is Father Fei just generously letting Li Manyu cuckold him?]
Bai Lixin shook his head in disagreement, [There are many reasons leading to him turning a blind eye, but generosity is not one of them.]
S419M: [Then what is it?]
Bai Lixin: [Either guilt—he might have done something to Li Manyu in the past, so now he can only turn a blind eye.]
[Either everyone does their own thing, which is also called magnanimity.]
Father Fei closed the book, withdrawing his gaze from the magazine. He calmly looked at Bai Lixin for a moment, then shifted his glance to the side, landing on Big Zhuang’s face.
Just as Big Zhuang felt uneasy under Father Fei’s gaze, Father Fei spoke with a warm smile, “Let’s wash up and have the meal.”
Looking at this light but intricate breakfast, Bai Lixin felt like a wooden figure. He remained silent throughout, just eating with utmost seriousness, as if he were a peripheral character. On the contrary, Big Zhuang and Li Manyu chatted and laughed, appearing like a close-knit family.
S419M: [Lord Host, won’t you remind Big Zhuang?]
Bai Lixin: [Would a person who has been in society for so long and is still an anchor be unable to understand these social subtleties?]
S419M: [You mean he is intentionally getting close to Li Manyu, knowing she’s interested in him? Isn’t that being a gigolo?]
Bai Lixin: […]
“Xiao Xin,” just as breakfast was ending, Li Manyu seemed to remember she had a son, “let Aunt Zhang and the driver accompany you to the hospital later.”
The chopsticks that Bai Lixin was about to lift paused for a moment, then then he nodded obediently, “Okay.”
Though Bai Lixin didn’t inquire why, Li Manyu explained, “Amnesia is not a minor issue. It might be related to a recent injury to your head. Yesterday, I made an appointment with the best brain specialist in the city to thoroughly examine you and check for any other issues.”
Bai Lixin made a sound of agreement, “Alright.”
Half an hour later, Bai Lixin boarded the business car arranged by the Fei family.
There were two people in the car, one was the familiar Aunt Zhang, and the other was the driver.
Aunt Zhang was holding a document bag, and it looked like his ID card and other information were in it.
As the car started, Bai Lixin looked out of the window towards the gate and then turned to gaze at Aunt Zhang beside him.
“Aunt Zhang, does my mother dislike me?” Bai Lixin stared at the woman and asked.
“How could that be,” Aunt Zhang, who was already a little restrained, suddenly sat up straight, and looked at Bai Lixin nervously. “Which mother doesn’t like her own child? You are the child she gave birth to after nine months of pregnancy. She cherishes you so much, how could she not like you? Why are you suddenly asking this question?”
“Because she’s perfectly fine now, yet she let you accompany me to the hospital. Why doesn’t she accompany me herself?” Amnesia was a good excuse, even if he said something inappropriate, it wouldn’t raise suspicion.
Aunt Zhang: “It’s not that she doesn’t want to accompany you. Madam…she…she has something to attend to and doesn’t have time to accompany you.”
Something to attend to?
He just heard Li Manyu ask Big Zhuang to accompany her to pick out clothes; she had time to shop for clothes but not to accompany her “son” to the hospital?
Bai Lixin didn’t expose Aunt Zhang’s lie, just shifted the topic to another matter, “ I heard crying in the room yesterday.”
“The sound came from the adjacent unoccupied room you mentioned before. You said there was no one living next door. Why could I hear the sound?”
This seemingly light statement floated in the car. Aunt Zhang’s eyes that were originally somewhat confused flickered with panic. “You must have heard it wrong.”
“The Fei family is an old house, and the sound insulation of the rooms isn’t very good. Sometimes, I also hear sounds from nearby when I’m in my room. When I wake up and ask, it turns out someone upstairs was watching TV.”
“Young Master, you might have heard someone on the second floor watching TV.”
“In addition to crying, I also heard knocks at the door and the window. It suddenly sounded in the early morning. I remember that you specifically asked me to lock the doors and windows. Did you know that this sound would appear?”
“Ah!” Aunt Zhang chuckled dryly, “You don’t know, but there is a servant at home who likes to sleepwalk at night. When he sleepwalks, he likes to go to other people’s doors and knock on the door. You used to I also know about this, but you have lost your memory now. I was afraid of scaring you, so I asked you to close the door and don’t open it if you hear any noise. He would just do that, knock for a while and leave when no one opens the door. “
“As for the windows, there was a strong wind last night, and the windows rattled. Your room is on the first floor, with no balcony outside. How could someone go to knock on your window in the middle of the night?”
Bai Lixin stared at Aunt Zhang for a long time until she lowered her head in guilt. He then made an “Oh” sound, and didn’t inquire further. “So, that’s how it is.”
Yesterday’s hesitations and instructions were all overturned by her. It seems she didn’t want to reveal too much information to him.
After that, the two chatted casually on the way.
Although he was chatting casually, Bai Lixin was actually extracting information about the Fei family.
From the information provided by Aunt Zhang, he gained a rough understanding of the Fei family.
The Fei family started with real estate development and was a relatively well-off family a few years ago. Their true rise began four years ago when Li Manyu married into the family.
Externally, people were saying that Li Manyu brought good fortune. Since marrying Father Fei, the Fei family prospered, transforming from an unknown small company in Baotou into a commercial giant ranking among the top in the city.
It was precisely because of this that Father Fei cherished Li Manyu so much. The two were deeply in love, and whatever Li Manyu wanted, Father Fei would try to fulfill.
However, half a year ago, Father Fei suddenly fell seriously ill.
The severe illness almost took Father Fei’s life. He stayed bedridden at home for a long time. If it weren’t for Fei Yino stepping in, the company would have almost collapsed.
From that time onwards, the company’s power gradually shifted to Fei Yino’s hands.
That’s why Fei Yino held a pivotal position within the family.
Father Fei is still in the recovery phase and has no plans to return to the company yet. He spends his days leisurely reading the news and taking walks.
This is the information about the Fei family that Bai Lixin learned from Aunt Zhang.
As for the original owner, according to Aunt Zhang, he was highly favored in the Fei family.
It’s said that not only did Li Manyu cherish the child, but Father Fei also treated him like his own, giving him even more attention than Fei Yino.
Therefore, Fei Yino considered Bai Lixin’s appearance a threat to his status and that he robbed him of his father’s love. That’s why he displayed such strong rejection towards the original owner.
This is the basic relationship network of the Fei family that he learned from Aunt Zhang.
As they chatted, the car had already arrived at the hospital.
Blood tests, MRI, ECG… this medical examination was thorough, covering almost everything.
After the check-up, Aunt Zhang took Bai Lixin to a pre-arranged specialist consultation. The expert carefully inquired about Bai Lixin’s feelings, and concluded that it was temporary amnesia caused by excessive fright.
This psychological condition might recover with time. The patient only had to maintain a positive mindset, other than that, there was no foolproof solution.
The doctor then prescribed some medication for Bai Lixin, advising him to take it on time and come back for regular check-ups.
By the time they left the hospital, it was already past noon.
When Bai Lixin returned to the Fei family, it was around 2 PM. Only Father Fei was at home, and he heard that Li Manyu, along with Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse, went out for shopping and hadn’t returned yet.
Father Fei was in the living room at the time, seemingly uninterested in everything. Even when Bai Lixin returned, he only greeted him briefly and continued to lower his head to read his financial magazine.
By the time Bai Lixin finished eating, it was already in the evening.
It wasn’t until around 5 PM, as the sun was about to set, that Li Manyu happily returned with bags in hand, accompanied by Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse.
The once quiet and silent room instantly became warm and lively with their arrival.
It was as if a black-and-white painting was visibly transforming into a vibrant color.
Bai Lixin happened to be sitting on the sofa at that moment. When Li Manyu walked in, a ray of the setting sun followed her, casting a dreamy halo on her originally charming figure.
In that moment, she was stunningly beautiful.
Bai Lixin’s gaze swept over the people following Li Manyu.
Big Zhuang, Red Hair, and Mr. Mouse all looked at Li Manyu with infatuated expressions, as if deeply immersed and unable to extricate themselves.
Their faces were flushed, and they seemed to have enjoyed today’s shopping trip.
“Xiao Xin, husband, I’m back.” As soon as Li Manyu came back, she came over with a few things, “Look at what I bought you today.”
She came over to Bai Lixin, placing an exquisite box in front of him, “Xiao Xin, this is for you, open and see.”
Bai Lixin hesitated before opening the box, revealing a scarf inside.
Li Manyu smiled joyfully, “Aunt Zhang told me your medical results are normal. I was so happy that I bought a lot of things. You being fine is the best news in our family, and now I can finally put down the stone that was pressing on my heart these past few days.”
“And this one, it’s also for you.” Li Manyu beckoned to Big Zhuang, who promptly approached, presenting a one-meter-long rectangular box to Bai Lixin.
Li Manyu’s voice was excited, “Quick, open and see. I bought it according to your size, and it should fit you perfectly.”
Under Li Manyu’s urging, Bai Lixin opened the milky-white box.
Inside the box was an exquisitely tailored pure white tuxedo.
A white shirt, a white bowtie, a white coat, white pants.
There were no other colors except white.
Li Manyu pushed Bai Lixin’s shoulder, “Isn’t it beautiful? Hurry, go upstairs and change, let Mom see how you look in this outfit. Mom can’t wait to see you in it.”
“Bang!”
A sudden loud sound broke the noisy atmosphere, and the hall instantly fell silent.
Bai Lixin held the suit box, and turned his head to look at the source of the sound.
It was Father Fei.
At this moment, Father Fei was bending down to pick up the magazine he dropped on the floor. While picking it up, he began to apologize sheepishly, “Sorry, I didn’t hold it properly, and the magazine fell. Did it startle you?”
At this time, Li Manyu walked to Father Fei with a smile, holding a box. She encircled Father Fei’s arm affectionately and leaned on his shoulder, “Darling, what are you saying? How could you startle me? But you, how did the magazine fall? Did the illness relapse? Are you in pain again? Did you take your medicine on time today? Should I call the doctor now to check on you?”
Father Fei smile was a bit strained. He cast a faint glance at Big Zhuang, then embraced Li Manyu, “I’m fine. It’s been half a year, even the most severe illness should be better.”
Li Manyu looked at Father Fei with concern, “As long as it doesn’t hurt. I also brought you a gift, quickly open it and see.”
Father Fei patted Li Manyu’s shoulder affectionately upon hearing this, then opened the gift box. Inside was an exquisite razor.
The moment he saw the gift, Father Fei’s smile widened, and his voice became softer, “Thank you, madam.”
There were others standing nearby, and this couple, whose ages added up to a hundred, displayed their affection as if they were alone, making Big Zhuang and the others feel awkward.
Just when the situation seemed a bit out of control, the front door opened again.
Bai Lixin looked towards the door; the sky, which was yellow a moment ago, had turned pitch black.
Fei Yino, who had not been seen for a day, came back under the stars and the moon. His brows still carried that familiar sharpness. He changed his shoes at the entrance with an expressionless face and strode towards the hall.
The moment he returned, the house, which had turned colorful with Li Manyu’s arrival, seemed to suddenly revert to black and white.
Fei Yino walked among the crowd with his long legs, using his height advantage to stand tall, giving the feeling that he was standing out from the group.
He didn’t say anything, just coldly surveyed the surroundings with those emotionless eyes. His sharp gaze passed each person one by one, starting from Mr. Mouse, and finally stopped in front of Bai Lixin.
When his gaze fell on the white suit in Bai Lixin’s hands, Fei Yino’s face suddenly darkened.
Just when Bai Lixin thought Fei Yino was about to do something, Fei Yino just withdrew his gaze and went straight upstairs.
The oppressive atmosphere gradually dissipated with his departure.
Red Hair patted her chest nervously, “That scared me. The eldest young master’s aura is overwhelming; every time he appears, he almost scares me to death.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
During dinner, Fei Yino didn’t come down.
His presence seemed to have a counterproductive effect on the family atmosphere, and without him, the dining table became Li Manyu’s territory.
After dinner, it was Li Manyu’s leisure time again.
This time, Bai Lixin didn’t return to his room early; instead, he stayed to accompany Li Manyu in playing cards.
Although it was said to be accompanying Li Manyu in playing cards, Bai Lixin was basically a spectator throughout. He sat quietly on the side, like the most loyal audience, earnestly watching the four people passionately playing.
S419M: [Lord Host, what did you gain today?]
Bai Lixin spent a complete day in this home. The end of the second game also meant losing a day’s time.
When Li Manyu won another round of poker, Bai Lixin stood up and said to the enthusiastic players, “I’m a bit tired, I’ll go back first.”
“Okay,” Li Manyu’s fingers fluttered like butterflies, swiftly shuffling the cards back and forth. She casually threw the cards in her hand and stood up from the chair, walking to Bai Lixin, “Wait for a moment.”
Bai Lixin: “…”
A minute later, Li Manyu came back, holding a glass of water and a few pills.
Handing the pills to Bai Lixin, Li Manyu said seriously, “These are the medicines prescribed by the doctor for you. Drink them.”
Bai Lixin silently took the mysterious pills and said tentatively, “Alright, I’ll go upstairs and take them.”
“No.” Li Manyu’s usually gentle face suddenly turned dark. She stared at Bai Lixin without blinking, “You hate bitterness the most. If I don’t watch you drink it, you’ll secretly pour out the medicine when I’m not looking.”
“I know you, like mother, like son. Xiao Xin, be obedient. Bitter medicine is good for your illness. You can only get better if you take the medicine.”
Red Hair over there called out to Li Manyu.
Li Manyu urged, “Hurry up and drink. Drink it, then go upstairs to sleep.”
Bai Lixin stared at Li Manyu.
The present Li Manyu seemed to be a completely different person from the gentle woman earlier, except for a similar face, everything else was different.
