Chapter 2345

In the Bei Family, Brother You might be respectful to the elders, but he certainly can’t care for them as well as a woman can.

As for the other juniors in the Bei Family, Baili Xia knows their characters.

Although Nangong Qingqing, like Bei Xier, was also adopted, under Nangong Yun’s control, she wouldn’t dare get too close to the Old Master and Old Madam.

As for Bei Yulin and Nangong Yun, it goes without saying—they’re purely spoiled princesses.

Especially Nangong Yun, who only wants to gain more support from the Old Madam.

Baili Xia initially felt more favorably toward this Bei Xier.

However, upon hearing that she was Qingyue’s adopted daughter, there was a subconscious distance in her heart.

She didn’t want to get too close to people from Qingyue’s side.

Yet, she still had a question in her mind: “Old Master, why does Xi’er have the Bei surname and not Nangong?”

Nangong Qingqing, also an adopted daughter of Qingyue, took her husband’s surname.

Why is it different for Bei Xier?

Bei Xier opened her lips lightly, wanting to say something.

Her gaze swept over Bei Dihong, and she swallowed her words.

It seems this reason should be explained by Grandpa.

Bei Dihong glanced at the two of them, his inward eye corners involuntarily twitching a bit.

After a few seconds, he began to speak: “You can see it too. She resembles you, or rather, she resembles You’er.”

“The first time I saw her, I almost mistook her for You’er.”

In the Old Master’s heart, he has never let go of Bei Qingyou.

Whether seeing Baili Xia or meeting Bei Xier, he instinctively assumed each was Bei Qingyou at first glance.

This clearly shows the weight Qingyou holds in his mind.

Baili Xia couldn’t help but tighten her heart and listened intently.

In the Bei Family, it’s only the Old Master who dares to mention Qingyou frequently.

Although the Old Madam might not be pleased, she indulges the Old Master.

After all, he is the head of the Bei Family, though the practical power now lies entirely in the Old Madam’s hands.

“Since she was acknowledged as an adopted daughter, her original surname had to be changed, so I let her take my surname, Bei.”

After speaking, Bei Dihong pulled the two closer to himself.

“Seeing you two, I feel like I’m seeing You’er.”

“You’re not just alike in appearance, you’re as clever, sweet, and sensible as she was.”

Perhaps missing his deceased daughter too much, he truly treats Baili Xia and Bei Xier as his own children.

Talking about this, a layer of mist momentarily veiled his eyes.

Baili Xia quickly patted his hand, knowing such emotions are most likely to harm.

“Old Master, don’t think too much.”

“Now with Xi’er being so considerate, you can be relieved.”

Bei Xier took a tissue from the box nearby and gently wiped a few strokes on Bei Dihong’s face.

Every move was so gentle, so cautious.

“Yes, Grandpa, in the future, I’ll stay by your side and take good care of you on behalf of Qingyou.”

With no one else present, mentioning Bei Qingyou before Bei Dihong wasn’t taboo.

Bei Dihong nodded, instantly smiling.

“Look at me, an old man, making such a spectacle for you to laugh at.”

He sighed and continued: “Seeing both of you at once, I’m too overjoyed.”

After releasing their hands, Bei Dihong’s gaze once again fell on Baili Xia.

“Xiaxia, are you staying this time?”

“When will you and You get your wedding sorted, so I can let go of one concern?”