Chapter 2139

Early the next morning, after Baili Xia had just finished breakfast, Yeying came down from upstairs.

Seeing Baili Xia coming out of the dining room, Yeying approached her, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“Miss Xiaxia, you’re here. Mr. Xiaojiu was just looking for you.”

Lately, every time he’d seen Baili Xia, it was just in passing.

She hasn’t seemed to be in a good mood lately, with her face rarely showing any smile.

Today, there was actually a hint of pleasant air in her eyes, though not quite a smile, yet she appeared much more radiant.

Seeing Baili Xia in high spirits, Yeying was happier than if he’d won the lottery.

Looking at her face and eyes, his eyes were full of joy.

“What’s going on? Is there something on my face?” Baili Xia followed him across the hall.

Seeing him staring at her nonstop, she looked suspicious.

“No, nothing.” Yeying realized his faux pas and quickly withdrew his gaze.

While going upstairs, he couldn’t help but remark, “Miss Xiaxia, you’ve been looking slimmer lately. Is Sihai Residence’s food not to your liking?”

“No, I’ve been dieting.” Baili Xia smiled.

Yeying looked at her, his eyes full of surprise.

She’s already so thin, if she loses more weight, there’ll be no flesh left.

Though he had heard about girls liking to diet, being so skinny and still dieting is too much, right?

But Baili Xia paid him no mind, gave him a gentle smile, and walked ahead.

Yeying stood there stunned, his mind filled with her smile from moments ago.

Miss Xiaxia… finally smiled at him again.

How long has it been since he saw such a smile?

The last time Miss Xiaxia jumped off a building, he caught her and sent her back, and since then, she hadn’t smiled at him.

Miss Xiaxia smiled at him again, does that mean she’s forgiven him?

Baili Xia didn’t know that her inadvertent smile had excited that silly young man for so long.

She went upstairs directly to Mu Xiaojiu’s room, but he wasn’t there.

She turned around and went to his study.

Sure enough, he was in the study.

Upon entering, Baili Xia looked up and saw the two equally outstanding figures.

“Brother, you’re here too?”

Mu Xiaoyao nodded, motioning her to sit.

Baili Xia walked over to Mu Xiaojiu and called out, “Uncle.”

“Sit,” Mu Xiaojiu said softly.

Once Baili Xia sat on the sofa, Mu Xiaojiu nodded to Mu Xiaoyao.

Mu Xiaoyao spoke up, “Recently, a group of people arrived in Jin City. After observation by the brothers, their target seems to be Uncle.”

Baili Xia’s heart tightened, asking, “Are they the same as those who previously attempted to assassinate Uncle?”

“Don’t know. Even if they’re not the same group, they might be connected.”

Mu Xiaoyao shook his head and continued, “I suspect they might be preparing for another action.”

Baili Xia found it odd. In the past, Uncle and Brother wouldn’t tell her about such things to avoid worrying her.

Despite the doubts, the urgent issue remains how to deal with these people.

She thought about it and asked, “Since you’ve discovered them, why not take action first and control them?”

“We’re only suspecting now. Direct action might not lure out the people behind them.”

Afraid Baili Xia might not understand, Mu Xiaoyao explained further, “Such organizations, if not eliminated completely, are never truly gone.”

Baili Xia nodded, but she couldn’t help but feel this might be too risky.

After all, you don’t know when the enemy will strike again.

Mu Xiaojiu noticed the worry on her face and said calmly, “During this period, you all need to stay safe. If you’re not in class, don’t go out.”