The CEO is Too Fierce: My Adorable Wife Needs Taming

Chapter 156 Bai Luo's Eldest Brother

Chapter 156 Bai Luo's Eldest Brother

The car wasn't a good place to talk, and besides, there were some things that Bai Lao needed to tell Mu Xiaoyu personally. So, while in the car, Bai Luo didn't say much to his alma mater, but instead chatted with her about comics and work.

The Bai family's house wasn't far from Li Chenxu's villa; it only took about half an hour to get there. Bai Luo was afraid of Mu Xiaoyu before, so she hadn't paid much attention when helping Mu Xiaoyu carry things.

Now that I've gotten out of the car, I'm shocked to see all the bags and packages in the trunk.

"Sister Xiaoyu! You've come all this way, why did you buy so much stuff! I... you probably already know who I am, we really don't need any of those things!"

Bai Luo wasn't like typical rich and powerful young ladies who craved gold, silver, jewelry, and such. Plus, she was a fan of Mu Xiaoyu. So when she saw Mu Xiaoyu bring so many valuable things, she immediately felt a pang of heartache. How much money must this have cost? How many comics would Mu Xiaoyu have to draw to earn that back?

Bai Luo felt extremely distressed, and when she looked at Mu Xiaoyu again, her eyes immediately showed a hint of 'resentment'.

Mu Xiaoyu was amused by Bai Luo's appearance, reached out and gently stroked the tip of Bai Luo's nose, and said with a smile, "These things don't cost much. Besides, it's my first time visiting your home, so I should prepare a little something. I know you like me, but... that doesn't mean everyone will like me. It's always good to prepare something for everyone."

Bai Luo knew that Mu Xiaoyu was right, but she felt bad thinking about how hard Mu Xiaoyu worked to finish her manuscripts and ended up buying so many valuable things.

Seeing Bai Luo's distressed expression, Mu Xiaoyu's smile deepened. This was the first time she had truly understood that, besides Li Chenxu, there was someone who cared for her like this, and she liked and cherished that very much.

Therefore, at this moment, in Mu Xiaoyu's heart, she had completely regarded Bai Luo as someone who was like her younger sister.

Mu Xiaoyu took Bai Luo's hand, smiled, and said softly, "Okay, don't overthink it. Besides, I've already brought everything over, I can't possibly take it all back, can I? Next time... if I come back, how about I bring less stuff?"

Although Bai Luo was a few years younger than Mu Xiaoyu, he was still an adult in his early twenties. Now, being coaxed by Mu Xiaoyu in a tone that sounded like he was coaxing a child, Bai Luo suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

She took Mu Xiaoyu's hand in return, opened her mouth as if to say something, but when her gaze fell on the person behind Mu Xiaoyu, she immediately exclaimed, "Big brother, why did you suddenly come back?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiaoyu subconsciously turned around and saw a man standing behind her, about the same height as Li Chenxu, wearing a military uniform, with a resolute face and eyes that were much sharper than most people's. It was clear at a glance that he was not an easy person to get along with.

This man is Bai Ye, the eldest grandson of Elder Bai and Bai Luo's elder brother. Elder Bai's position in the government is undeniable. With Elder Bai's help, and given Bai Ye's own exceptional talent, he has risen rapidly through the ranks since joining the army, graduating from military academy, and continuing to this day.

Although Mu Xiaoyu had never met Bai Ye before, she had heard of his reputation. She never expected that she would meet someone like Bai Ye one day.

Bai Ye did not answer Bai Luo's question. His sharp eyes swept back and forth between Bai Luo and Mu Xiaoyu before he finally spoke slowly: "I came back to get some things."

After saying that, he didn't look at Bai Luo and Mu Xiaoyu again and went straight into the villa.

Seeing Bai Ye's indifferent expression, Bai Luo couldn't help but pout. Her older brother was usually taciturn and looked like a villainous boss. Today, when she asked Bai Ye not to scare Mu Xiaoyu, Bai Luo had specifically asked him beforehand. Knowing that Bai Ye wouldn't be home today, she felt relieved and brought Mu Xiaoyu over. Who knew they would run into her like this?

Worried that Mu Xiaoyu would be frightened by Bai Ye, Bai Luo quickly tugged at Mu Xiaoyu's hand and whispered, "Sister Xiaoyu, don't take it to heart. My older brother is just like that. He doesn't smile much, so he looks a bit scary. He's not targeting you."

“I didn’t take it to heart. Besides… I’m not afraid. After all, I’m a grown man. Your older brother didn’t do anything. Why would I be afraid?”

Mu Xiaoyu felt somewhat helpless. Bai Luo was simply too good to her, to the point of being somewhat cautious.

However, Bai Luo was finally relieved to hear her say that. Old Master Bai was still waiting at home, so the two of them didn't say anything more and carried their things into the villa.

The buildings in the military compound are quite old, and the villas show signs of age on the outside. Fortunately, they are well-maintained, so they don't feel old. Instead, they have a sense of history that ordinary buildings don't have.

Once inside the villa, the interior is mostly furnished with wooden furniture, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When Mu Xiaoyu followed Bai Luo inside, she immediately saw Old Master Bai and Bai Ye sitting on the sofa in the living room, talking about something. There were also one or two other people on the sofa who looked like younger members of the Bai family. Hearing the noise at the door, Old Master Bai and Bai Ye both turned to look at them.

Bai Ye remained expressionless, but when Bai Lao saw Mu Xiaoyu, a slight smile immediately appeared on his usually stern face.

"The girl is here."

It was clear from last time that Elder Bai was actually quite satisfied with Mu Xiaoyu, and now his natural tone, tinged with a hint of fondness, made Mu Xiaoyu feel much more at ease.

She gave Old Bai a slight smile, then respectfully greeted him, "It's been a long time, Mr. Bai."

"Alright, don't be so polite, come and sit down."

Grandpa Bai wasn't one to engage in insincere conversation, so upon hearing Mu Xiaoyu's words, he immediately invited her to sit down on the sofa.

Because there were other people on the sofa, when Mu Xiaoyu sat down, she was positioned directly opposite Bai Ye. She could see Bai Ye's expressionless face with just a glance.

Although Mu Xiaoyu wasn't afraid of Bai Ye, she still found it a bit overwhelming to face that face all the time.

More importantly, she felt that Bai Ye's gaze seemed to have fallen on her several times...

"Grandpa, Xiaoyu brought you gifts too. Here... this is for you, Grandpa, and this is for my older brother, and this is for you too..."

Bai Luo walked over and instructed the servants to quickly present the gifts Mu Xiaoyu had brought to the Bai family members present. Although the Bai family wasn't the type to take advantage of others, Mu Xiaoyu's manners were impeccable, and the gifts were ones everyone liked. As a result, the gazes of Old Master Bai and the others towards Mu Xiaoyu softened considerably.