Chapter 2175

“I know, I won’t foolishly wait around; I will definitely continue to gather evidence.”

Wu Ming nodded heavily, a more resolute look appearing in his eyes.

“I will investigate what happened back then. If it really was Mu Xuri, I’m sure Mr. Xiaojiu will personally bring him back.”

“Mm.”

“But, girl, whatever you do, don’t do anything on your own. If Mu Xuri… is really that ruthless, any action you take, your safety is also in jeopardy.”

“It’s not that I’m stopping you from doing what you want, I just hope you don’t act alone.”

When did Mr. Xiaojiu get used to speaking to people in a negotiating tone? Yet, with her, he had no choice.

“Whatever needs to be done, make sure to inform Mr. Xiaojiu, or your Brother, or notify me.”

Baili Xia tilted her head to look at him, feeling a bit better now.

The unwavering gaze fixed on him made Wu Ming somewhat guilty: “Why are you looking at me?”

Could it be, his disguise was seen through by this girl?

“Looking at you… you don’t look like the cool Wu Ming anymore, so… verbose.”

Wu Ming’s face darkened, this girl actually called him verbose.

Isn’t all this because he’s afraid she might take risks alone?

“Alright, just kidding, I know you truly care about me.”

Baili Xia smiled, and her mood brightened a bit more.

She can’t continue to be down; she must turn grief into strength.

Grandfather’s great vengeance hasn’t been avenged yet; she cannot allow herself to be downcast.

“By the way, how is Uncle now? He… must be feeling terrible, right?”

For some reason, she always felt Wu Ming must know about Uncle’s situation.

“You’re concerned about his current feelings?” This somewhat surprised Wu Ming.

“You… don’t hate him?”

“Why should I hate him?” No matter how much you hate, it’s all in the past.

Back then, it was just an inability to figure things out; now, it’s all opened up.

The real enemy is Mu Xuri, not Uncle.

“Your grandfather…” Wu Ming paused before continuing, “No matter what, if Mr. Xiaojiu hadn’t put your grandfather in prison, he… might not have…”

“This matter can’t be blamed on Uncle.”

Baili Xia shook her head with a bitter smile, “In Uncle’s heart, grandfather is his father’s killer.”

“A father’s murder is an irreconcilable hatred. He didn’t take grandfather’s life; on the contrary, he ensured good treatment for grandfather in prison. Actually, for him, it’s already very difficult.”

“He is now… probably feeling worse than I am.”

Wu Ming’s palm tightened, his gaze fixed on her, filled with shock and surprise alongside feelings Baili Xia couldn’t discern.

Knowing Baili Yang indeed died under Mu Xuri’s conspiracy, this girl not only doesn’t hate him but also sympathizes with his sorrow.

Yes, he is really distressed now. Mu Xuri… after all, is his third brother whom he has respected for so many years.

But he isn’t one of those women; unlike them, when feeling sad, he can cry, shed tears.

Even with a heavy heart, he can only swallow it himself.

Suddenly, this girl pointed out his distress, and his heart unexpectedly wrenched with pain.

“What’s wrong? Why does your face suddenly look so bad? Are you feeling unwell?”

Although Wu Ming wore a mask, the expression in his eyes couldn’t escape Baili Xia’s sight.

“Nothing?” He turned his face away, avoiding her probing gaze, “Just… wanted to thank you on behalf of Mr. Xiaojiu, thank you… for your understanding, and forgiveness.”