You Owe Me, My Love

You Owe Me, My Love Chapter 101

She was like a fragrant chrysanthemum flower, looking cold and aloof on the surface; but after knowing her deeper, it felt relaxed and refreshing to be with her.

“I’m sorry. If we are just a regular family, we would be happy to have you as our daughter-in-law. But we can’t afford to make any mistakes given our current status.” Song Xiyu sighed as she turned around and left.

As the door slammed shut, tears started streaming down Bai Rong’s cheeks.

This was the outcome she had expected.

The reason Cinderella could marry the prince was because she had three sets of gorgeous gowns and the only pair of crystal shoes in the world.

If Cinderella was just an ordinary peasant woman without a prominent family background, she could never be with the prince.

Bai Rong was hurt as though a hole was pierced in her heart.

Only those who had experienced warmth would know how cold felt like.

She had harbored hopes previously, that was why she was feeling such despair at the rejection.

The woman cried for a long time and fell asleep on the sofa after she got exhausted from crying.

Bai Rong was awoken by the ringtone of her phone. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

She opened her eyes and saw that it was Liu Yan who was calling. “What’s the matter, Yan?” She answered.

“Have you seen the news on the internet? The murderer of Governor Cheng has been caught and the murder process was described in the news. The police have also located the rental apartment of the murderer near the prosecutor’s office. It was reported that Governor Cheng had received money from the killer but did not deliver the agreed task and the man killed him in a fit of anger. I feel that the murderer was just plain stupid. Governor Cheng has already been detained by the prosecutors and would receive his sentence sooner or later. There was no need for the murderer to do anything. What an idiot, right?” Liu Yan expressed her views.

Bai Rong did not say anything.

The official reports didn’t mention anything about the gold bars or the massacre of the village.

How much truths were actually buried in this cruel reality?

Even if she wanted to help Tang Xiaojiu by finding other culprits, there was nothing she could do.

“Rong, what’s going on? Are you still there?” Liu Yan was worried that she was not getting any response from her friend.

“Yup, I’m here. I just woke up so I’m feeling a bit groggy. I’m going out to find some food now. Let’s talk again tonight.” Bai Rong replied.

“OK. It’s already 3 p.m. and you haven’t eaten anything. You should hurry up and get some food. I’ll see you later.” Liu Yan said and hung up the phone.

Bai Rong went to the bathroom to wash up and saw that her eyes were swollen. She stopped to think for a moment.

She could not just sit and wait. The woman let out a sigh to release her pent-up frustration and proceeded to call Xing Bachuan.

Seeing that it was a number he could not recognize, the man answered suspiciously, “Who’s this?”

“Dad, I am Bai Rong. I want to go home.” She went straight to the point.

“What are you talking about?” Xing Bachuan said in a sharp and unfeeling voice. “You are not my daughter.”

“Are you sure I am not your daughter?” A faint smile appeared on Bai Rong’s face and she continued, “After my mom gave birth to me, you secretly spiked her food with drugs that induced psychosis, and divorced her subsequently. Mom had no choice but to be alone and even suffered from mental illness since then. But don’t forget, it is a fact that I am your biological daughter and this can be easily proven through DNA testing.”

A deep crease appeared between Xing Bachuan’s brows. “What do you want from me?” He shouted over the phone, feeling flustered.

“Dad, you must have offended more than a few people in your political undertakings. If your daughter is the one who testifies against you, how much credibility do you think it will have? Do you think you can still remain in your position?” Bai Rong asked nonchalantly.

“You are ingrate! I am your dad. How can you set me up!” The man was losing his calmness.

“You are right. You’re my dad. Why would I want to see your downfall? I only want to go home. If I have nowhere to go, I cannot guarantee that I won’t do any crazy things. After all, I have a mom who has mental illness. If I end up saying anything that inconveniences you, please forgive me and I hope you can understand that it is because I am homeless and have no other choice.” Bai Rong’s eyes reddened as she spoke.

“You haven’t been in contact all these while. Why do you suddenly want to come back?” Xing Bachuan asked dubiously, lowering his voice. He was already smoldering with resentment.

The woman’s lips curved slightly upwards.

In the past when she only had herself, she could take care of her mom with her own abilities.

Bai Rong would not have wanted to talk to the man who wished that she and her mother were both dead.

But now that she was not able to be the woman under Gu Mingchen’s protection, she wanted to do all she could to protect him instead.

Loving someone did not necessarily mean she had to be together with him. She would be content as long as he could lead a good life.

“Dad, I am not coping well. I miss you.” Bai Rong said unemotionally.

“Aren’t you doing well at the hospital? Even though Su Xuyan had divorced you, you are a free woman now. Besides, the woman he loves has always been Jinnian.”

“If dad doesn’t want me home, I guess I’ll have to seek refuge with your political rivals then. I believe I will be able to strike a good deal with them.” Bai Rong said calmly.

“Don’t you dare!” Xing Bachuan threatened.

“Dad, actually I’m your daughter too, your flesh and blood. Xing Jinnian and I are your only two daughters. Jinnian has been the apple of your eye and was spoiled since young. She is hot-tempered, willful, unable to suffer any hardships, and lack both IQ and EQ. She will never be able to accomplish great things. Don’t you also wish to have someone by your side who is able to help you?” The woman tried her best to convince her father.

“Will you really help me?” Xing Bachuan was skeptical as he was aware how badly he had treated Bai Rong and her mother.

“Blood is thicker than water. Honestly, I think dad is the only person who can help me. If you prosper, it would be better for me as well.” Bai Rong said coldly.

“I need to think about it. You know your stepmom’s background. I cannot decide on this alone. Besides, there is a high chance that Su Xuyan would become your sister’s husband. If you come back, Jinnian is going to hate me to the core.” Xing Bachuan spoke cautiously.

“Why are you so sure that Su Xuyan will marry Xing Jinnian? I shall send dad a video clip later. Maybe you will have a better idea after watching it.” The woman hung up after saying that.

She took a deep breath. Talking to someone like her dad really required both wits and courage.

Bai Rong had to start planning each step carefully from now onward.

With a strong determination, she called Su Xuyan.

“Why are you calling me?” He asked curiously.

“Meet me at the Jindu Club two hours later. I booked a private room there. Are you free? I have something to tell you.” Bai Rong said secretively.

“OK. See you two hours later at Jindu Club.” Su Xuyan hung up, feeling suspicious.

She made a reservation for the private room and installed a spy camera in the room.

Then, Bai Rong went to the nearby mall and bought a deep v satin silk embroidered dress.

Even though she had never slept with Su Xuyan, they did spend four years together. As such, she was still quite familiar with his taste in women.

Those women who had affairs with him more or less fell into the same category—sexy, enchanting, well-endowed, easy to get and easy to get rid of.

Bai Rong changed into the dress she bought and her cleavage was faintly discernible.

The design of the dress was such that the hemline was higher on one side, perfectly showcasing her slender long legs.

She then proceeded to the cosmetics department to buy a set of makeup and got a makeover done by the makeup artist.

The battle had just begun.