After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

"Auntie... I just wanted to join the army for training, it's not as far-fetched as you think. I didn't intend to take those paths."

Upon hearing this, Raoul Elie's beautiful crimson eyes shone with even greater joy than before.

For her, if Bai Yu really wanted to pursue a political career in the future, that would certainly not be a problem. However, she hoped that Bai Yu could help Su Rongxue manage her businesses. After all, it was not reassuring to let Su Rongxue, a young girl, go alone.

"That's good too. If we don't pursue a political path, we can help Auntie in the future. When Auntie retires, we can run the company together with Xiaoxue, right?"

Bai Yu nodded, a nod that was undeniably awkward yet sophisticated.

Although he could sense that Raoul Elie did not have any resistance towards him, nor was she wary of him taking a turn for her business in the future.

However, Bai Yu didn't want to be a kept man as much in her previous life. It wasn't because kept men were unpalatable, but because there were too many kept men. If she continued like this, it wouldn't just be a problem with her teeth, but a problem with her teeth deteriorating.

"Auntie, when should I go with Xiaoxue to take photos tomorrow? Where should we go?"

Since there was no way to avoid it, Bai Yu decided to accept the arrangement. After all, complying with the unchangeable outcome would free up more time for future arrangements.

It was clear that Raoul Aili had already made arrangements for the two of them after hearing Bai Yu's question.

"After lunch tomorrow, a driver will take you there in the afternoon. Auntie has already booked a professional photographer for you. You'll get the photos a few days after the wedding photos are taken."

"Okay, but I'll definitely need to go back after this. Since I'm going to have my wedding with Xiaoxue after the New Year, I'll need to go back and tell my family, right?"

Upon hearing this, this time Raoul Elie did not make things difficult for Bai Yu, and nodded with a smile in agreement.

"Yes, I'll definitely go back and tell your parents. After all, getting married is no small matter. But you don't need to worry your family. I'll take care of the wedding banquet. As for the dowry and bride price, it's just a formality. It doesn't matter how much you give. I'll also arrange the car and house. How does that sound?"

So what? Don't even ask Bai Yu how he is doing with these conditions. Even if his parents knew, they wouldn't think anything of it, because there's absolutely no reason for them to complain. It's blatant poverty alleviation.

"I...I'll go back and talk to my parents first. This is such an important matter, so we need to discuss it a bit."

Nodding, Raoul Elie did not deny Bai Yu's words. Although she believed that love was an emotion that most people could not understand, she still respected Bai Yu's parents' opinion on the matter of marriage.

"Then tell your parents when you go back in a few days. You can also ask your parents to add Auntie's WeChat. We're all family now, so we can discuss how to better organize the event."

Nodding with a wry smile, Bai Yu felt that she had no say in the matter at all. Even though she was the one marrying Su Rongxue, she had absolutely no say in the matter with Luo Er Ai Li.

On the surface, Raoul Elie showed no sign of coercion, but every action and word she uttered hinted at her intention to thwart his long-term plan.

"Okay... I'll tell my parents when I get back and then add you. They don't really understand the situation yet, so it'll be easier to communicate once it's clear, hahaha."

He held Su Rongxue tightly in his arms. The girl hadn't uttered a single word the entire time, not because she was shy, but because she also longed to marry Bai Yu quickly. After marrying Bai Yu, she could be openly loved by him forever, and she yearned for that.

Chapter 122 Will it be...?

At 6:37 PM, in a private room at the International Hotel—

"Xiaoyu, we're all family now. Xiaoxue isn't very good at socializing and is a bit timid, so she'll definitely need you to take care of her a lot. Come on, eat more, don't be shy. Auntie may not have much else here, but I can make sure you eat well."

Looking at this feast, each dish is something that an ordinary person could only afford with a month's or even several months' salary. Can this really be called eating a little better?

"Auntie, I know Xiaoxue is a bit timid, but that's actually a good thing. I think she's very cute and well-behaved, and I like her a lot. She'll definitely rely on me to solve any problems she encounters."

Smiling, Bai Yu praised Su Rongxue in front of Luo Er Ai Li, knowing full well that such praise would definitely improve the girl's mood.

Just as he thought, the more openly he showed his affection and love for Su Rongxue, the happier and more she felt.

This meal was the most restrained Bai Yu had ever eaten in all her lifetimes; there had never been a meal more restrained than this one.

Because there wasn't much food, Luo Er Ai Li spent the whole time talking about his and Su Rong Xue's future plans.

Although such care would normally be beneficial to Bai Yu's future development, after all, being supported while living off a woman is something any man would aspire to.

However, Bai Yu did not feel that Luo Er Ai Li's future plans and arrangements were beneficial to him at all. On the contrary, every plan and arrangement was disrupting his current budget.

On their way home, Bai Yu and Su Rongxue did not go back with Luo Er Ai Li, because Luo Er Ai Li had things to do that evening, mostly work-related matters.

It was precisely because Su Rongxue had no father, and because Luo Er Ai Li was often away from home with her, that this girl suffered from a severe lack of love.

Sitting in the back of the Maybach that Bai Yu had taken from the airport, looking out at the night view, the capital city was very prosperous at night, and there were many pedestrians on the streets. However, he had a vague feeling that he did not fit into such an environment.

It's like a Taoist priest who has retreated to the mountains and descended down, feeling disoriented and unable to blend into the dazzling lights and bustling city.

Turning her head to look at Bai Yu, Su Rongxue reached out and carefully touched his fingers, but unfortunately Bai Yu, who was completely absorbed in the night view and his inner world, did not notice her little gesture.

Being timid to begin with, she could only manage to lightly touch Bai Yu's fingers with her own.

It wasn't that Su Rongxue hadn't held hands with Bai Yu before, but she wanted Bai Yu to take the initiative just a little bit, just a little bit.

Staring intently at Bai Yu's profile, Su Rongxue hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Do you want to...go home?"

The soft voice was very gentle, but even such a tender and healing voice inevitably contained a hint of grievance.

He withdrew his gaze from the night view, turned his head to meet Su Rongxue's eyes, and licked his slightly dry lips.

"I want to go home, but... sometimes I don't even know where my home is."

"Aren't we... already a family?"

Su Rongxue raised her small hand, wanting to tug at Bai Yu's clothes, but in the end, she pulled it back halfway up and grabbed her own collar. Her hand was so helpless; she was afraid that what she said was too abrupt.

The reason Bai Yu said he didn't know where his home was wasn't because he didn't have a home, but because his current situation made him unsure how to start a family.

However, if Su Rongxue can't understand, then so be it. To be honest, he still prefers this girl's innocent and naive appearance. Only when she is innocent and naive is she the most adorable. Isn't it a good thing for her to always be so innocent and adorable?

"We... are family."

As soon as she finished speaking, Bai Yu reached out and took the small hand that had touched her fingers, holding it gently.

"Bai Yu...would you be scared if we wanted to have a baby?"

"You shouldn't ask me that question, but rather ask yourself: Are you afraid?"

Looking at Su Rongxue's timid eyes, Bai Yu could see a hint of nervousness in them.

"If...if I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid. Nothing is more important than your safety, understand?"

Before Su Rongxue could finish speaking, Bai Yu voiced her concerns.

However, these words aroused Su Rongxue's dissatisfaction.

The girl puffed out her cheeks and looked at him, saying something somewhat angrily.

"You must listen to me finish speaking... don't not listen..."

"Hahaha, okay, okay, it's my fault. Go ahead and tell me, I'm listening carefully."

Seeing Bai Yu's smiling expression, Su Rongxue gave a cute hum. Although the movement and sound were very soft, this one action showed that the distance between them was closer than before.

"I'm scared... but I still want a baby. Will you be there for me then? Will you still bully me after we have a baby? Will you... like me less? Will you love me more...? Will you......"

As Bai Yu listened intently to Su Rongxue recount all her concerns, she didn't immediately respond, but instead silently echoed each word of love in her heart.

Girls' thoughts are always different from boys'. Girls think very carefully and meticulously, unlike boys who rationally judge right and wrong in many situations.

To put it bluntly, Su Rongxue was afraid that Bai Yu would become indifferent to her, stop loving her, and ignore her after getting everything from her.

But only Bai Yu himself knew that, compared to Su Rongxue, he was perhaps more afraid of her indifference, her coldness and rationality.

"Xiaoxue, you know that I, Baiyu, am a very, very bad person. When you asked those questions, did you ever think about... that I couldn't do it?"

Bai Yu's answer was different from what normal people would give, which made Su Rongxue a little scared, but after hesitating, the girl still gave a weak response.

"I have no idea..."

As always, when faced with a serious problem, she would say she didn't know, and she was still so indecisive. But isn't this exactly the kind of performance that Su Rongxue needs most?

"If I die one day, what will you do...?"

Just as Bai Yu was about to ask what he would do in a helpless tone, Su Rongxue covered his mouth with her small, soft hand. Her little mouth had already drooped down, making her look like she was about to cry.

"Don't talk nonsense... You can't talk nonsense, you can't..."

As soon as she finished speaking, tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks.

In that instant, Bai Yu could sense the girl's fear and the hurt her words had caused her.

P.S.: Thanks for the monthly tickets, brothers! Please give me more monthly tickets!

Chapter 123 Let's look at abcd...p

Reaching out, Bai Yu gently grasped Su Rongxue's small hand that was covering her mouth, and then lowered his head to kiss her soft and sweet cherry lips.

"sorry."

Seeing Su Rongxue's tearful appearance, Bai Yu solemnly said sorry.

Upon hearing this, Su Rongxue opened her mouth slightly and whispered words of comfort and care to Bai Yu, without throwing a tantrum because of his mistake.

"Don't say anything... I'm scared..."

Her pitiful appearance would break anyone's heart, let alone Bai Yu, who loved her so deeply.

However, Bai Yu has always been a very observant person, and Su Rongxue's words contained a piece of information that he could use.

This message is about fear—fear that he'll talk about his death. Of course, talking about it is one thing, but more importantly, it's about fear that Bai Yu will actually die.

Although I had heard Su Rongxue talk about her life after he left, I also knew that this girl's dependence on me was something she couldn't let go of.

But now Bai Yu is facing not just her alone, but also Si Yu, Qing Sisi, Murong Liyue, and Lin Ying—four other women.

Therefore, every detail is very important, especially now that Su Rongxue occasionally displays another personality.

Only by addressing what she fears, worries about, and cares about can the darkened personality be gradually faded away, eventually returning to a state of peace.

Inside Su Rongxue's villa—

As soon as Bai Yu and Su Rongxue returned home, Su Rongxue arranged a private bathroom for Bai Yu so that he could take a shower first.

Just as Bai Yu entered the bathroom, took off her clothes, rinsed herself, and was about to soak in the bathtub to relax, her phone, which was placed not far away, suddenly vibrated.

Turning her head to look at her phone, Bai Yu saw the WeChat video call notification and the words "Murong's wife" flashing on the screen from afar.

After hesitating for two seconds, Bai Yu finally got up, picked up the phone, and answered it.

As soon as the call connected, Bai Yu saw Murong Liyue with her hair wrapped in a white towel, clearly preparing to take a bath.

Murong Liyue was slightly taken aback when she saw the water stains on Bai Yu's face and her wet hair, and then said in her cold voice.

"I was just about to take a shower too, wanna shower together?"

"President, this can't be called washing together. If we're really going to wash together, then the two of us should be soaking in the same bathtub. Otherwise, it doesn't count as washing together."

Bai Yu no longer avoids Murong Liyue's teasing or lewdness as he did in his previous life. Now, whatever this girl says, Bai Yu goes along with it.