Chapter 50 - The Delusion of Flying to the Top

In the living room of the Bai family, the lights were soft, but it was hard to hide the undercurrent. Mrs. Bai opened her red lips and slowly recounted the scene of her encounter with Xia Zhuozhuo in the beauty salon, with a hint of playfulness in her words. Bai Jiyong raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "She didn't refuse you to help her find this Xia Zhuozhuo, which is quite interesting." The anger on his face dissipated like morning mist, replaced by a complicated look. "Niancheng is a very picky kid. Can he like that girl from the countryside? Humph, he is not someone who can be easily manipulated." Bai Jiyong's tone was full of doubt. Mrs. Bai smiled and said confidently: "Although Niancheng's thoughts are hard to guess, Xia Zhuozhuo is a very good-looking child. Even if she is from the countryside, she can't hide her outstanding temperament. If you meet her, you will definitely change your mind." Bai Jiyong pondered for a moment and finally nodded: "In this case, let's give it a try. You call Niancheng and ask him to go to Xia's house immediately. Remember to remind him not to lose his manners." Mrs. Bai readily agreed, picked up the phone, her fingers jumped on the keys, and she was already thinking about how to promote this marriage. Bai Zhifu, who was standing aside, had a cold face, as if she was out of the matter. She stood up slowly and was about to go upstairs, but was stopped by Bai Jiyong: "Zhi Fu, have you really decided to marry Yu Yiming?" Bai Zhifu paused, turned around, and looked at him with an icy look: "Yes, father. Although Yu Yiming is not from a famous family, he is talented, hardworking and motivated, much better than those children of aristocratic families who are only good for show." Bai Jiyong sneered: "Talent? Motivated? Don't forget, he was able to enter that Fortune 500 company because of someone's support. If it weren't for your secret help, he would still be just an unknown clerk." Bai Zhifu's face changed slightly, but she was still stubborn: "So what? I value his sincerity and his potential. As for those so-called support, it's just my willing help." Bai Jiyong shook his head, feeling helpless about his daughter's character. He knew that once Bai Zhifu decided on something, even ten cows couldn't pull it back. "Well, since you have made up your mind, I won't say much. I just hope you won't regret it in the future." Bai Jiyong's tone was filled with a subtle worry. Bai Zhifu did not respond, but just glanced at her father coldly, and went upstairs without looking back. Her heart was full of longing and determination for the future. She had no regrets about marrying Yu Yiming. At the same time, the banquet hall of the Xia family was bustling with people. Butler Xia was busy sweating, directing the servants to serve wine and food to the guests. Xia Zhuozhuo stood in the crowd, surrounded by a group of young girls. They were dressed gorgeously and had exquisite makeup, but their eyes were full of scrutiny and curiosity. "Zhuozhuo, what is your relationship with Master Si? Why did he come to your welcoming banquet in person?" A girl finally couldn't help but asked. Xia Zhuozhuo smiled indifferently, and she had already understood their intentions in her heart: "We just met not long ago, so there is no relationship." The girls heard this and a trace of disappointment flashed across their faces. They thought they could get some secrets about Si Shenxing from Xia Zhuozhuo, but they didn't expect her to be so cautious. "Zhuozhuo, just tell us, what does Si Shenxing like to do?" Another girl asked persistently. Xia Zhuozhuo shook her head gently: "I really don't know. I'm not familiar with him, so I don't know his preferences." The girls looked at each other, and their dissatisfaction with Xia Zhuozhuo gradually accumulated. They didn't understand why a girl from the countryside could get the favor of Si Shenxing? "Zhuozhuo, you don't think that Master Si is really interested in you, right?" Finally, someone couldn't help but express their doubts. Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were cold, and she glanced coldly at the people around her: "Not everyone is like you, treating Si Shenxing as a treasure. I have no interest in him, and please don't bother me anymore." The girls were shocked by her cold eyes, and no one dared to speak again for a while. Xia Zhuozhuo took the opportunity to break free from their encirclement and turned to the bathroom. In the bathroom, Xia Zhuozhuo stood in front of the mirror, looking at her beautiful face in the mirror, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that her performance today would definitely offend many people, but she really couldn't stand those hypocritical flattery and temptations. "Forget it, since we have already torn our faces, there is no need to worry too much." Xia Zhuozhuo whispered to herself, then sorted out her emotions and walked out of the bathroom. Back to the banquet hall, Xia Zhuozhuo found that the atmosphere had changed subtly. The people who originally surrounded her had dispersed, replaced by some vague discussions. She smiled indifferently and walked to the bench beside her and sat down. A girl in a gorgeous long dress slowly walked towards her with a provocative smile on her face. "Xia Zhuozhuo, I heard that you are from the countryside? Have you ever been a child bride?" The girl's voice was neither loud nor soft, just enough for people around to hear. Xia Zhuozhuo raised his head and looked at her calmly: "Yes, so what?" The girl was stunned, obviously she didn't expect Xia Zhuozhuo to admit it so frankly. She sneered: "Humph, I knew you were not that simple. However, don't think that you can become a phoenix just by hooking up with Master Si. Let me tell you, people with your background will never fit into our circle." Xia Zhuozhuo smiled slightly, with a bit of sarcasm in his tone: "Oh? Then which circle are you from? Is it a gold-rimmed one?" The girl was choked and speechless for a while, her face flushed. She was about to explode, but she saw Xia Zhuozhuo had stood up and turned away gracefully. "It's so boring." The girl muttered, but she had to leave in a huff. Xia Zhuozhuo walked through the crowd and came to the corner of the banquet hall. She stood there quietly, watching the guests chatting and laughing in the venue, but her heart was peaceful. She knew that she didn't belong here and didn't care about everything here. What she pursued was nothing more than inner peace and freedom. As the night deepened, the guests left one after another. Xia Zhuozhuo stood at the door of the Xia family, watching the last car disappear into the night. She took a deep breath, turned around and walked into the house. She knew that the road ahead was still long, but she was ready to meet all challenges and unknowns. As for those delusions about flying to the branches, she had never had them, and she would never have them. At this moment, she was filled with deep nostalgia for the sisters in the Anbu. But the reunion was so quick, Xia Liu had entrusted her with the important task of the factory, indicating that the Anbu would move to Shanghai tomorrow. She stepped into the night, and wanted to quickly tell Gu Zai the news, but she didn't realize that a shadow was quietly following behind her.