Jiang Beihuai frowned slightly in distaste. "It took them so long to finish this film. Is that Director Chen really up to the job?" Bai Wenxi knew what was on his mind and gently scolded him. "This is a documentary, not grocery shopping where you can just get what you want right away. He's already completed the task on time."
Jiang Beihuai always thought that guy had ill intentions. Every time he looked at Bai Wenxi, his eyes were full of lust. Jiang Beihuai even wished he could pluck out those lecherous eyes.
He rested his head on Bai Wenxi's back and pouted. "Anyway, I'll say it again. It's okay for you to interact with that guy, but only about work."
"Alright, alright." Bai Wenxi smelled the cigarette odor in his hair and pushed him away in disgust. "Go clean yourself up first. Take a shower and go to sleep. You still have work tomorrow."
Jiang Beihuai knew his unpleasant smell bothered her. He immediately got up and rushed into the bathroom. He scrubbed himself several times with scented body wash before daring to come out.
Bai Wenxi had fallen asleep on the lounge chair. Jiang Beihuai bent down, picked her up in his arms, removed her shoes, and laid her gently on the bed. He then covered her with a thin blanket.
"Beihuai..." she murmured, reaching out to hold his hand. Her eyes were hazy as she looked at him. "Remember to accompany me tomorrow."
Jiang Beihuai leaned over and whispered in her ear, making the promise once again. "I know. I'll accompany you."
Only then did she slowly close her eyes and fall into a deep sleep. Jiang Beihuai stayed awake all night, watching over his grandma and her, getting up from time to time to check on them.
When the first ray of sunlight shone into the room in the morning, Jiang Beihuai had already bought breakfast. Bai Wenxi was awakened by the aroma of caramel bread. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she asked, "How's grandma?"
Jiang Beihuai sat down beside her and stroked her long, wavy hair. "Why don't you sleep a little longer? Grandma is doing fine. She should wake up soon."
Bai Wenxi took out her phone from under the pillow and checked the time. "I have to get up. I still need to go to the art museum today. Has Uncle come yet?"
Jiang Beihuai glanced at his watch. "Not yet. He should be here soon."
Bai Wenxi went to wash up first and then went to check on Mrs. Jiang. She was discussing the maintenance of heart diseases with the nurse. As expected, she received a call from Wu Qishan.
"Miss Bai, are you busy? I'd like to talk to you about something. I wonder if you have the time?"
Bai Wenxi nodded. A look of understanding flashed through her eyes. After learning from Detective Min that Wu Qishan was involved in loan transactions for several large enterprises like Yaohua Group, she knew his weakness.
She wasn't afraid that he wouldn't show up. She was only worried about not being able to catch this slippery old fox. Since she had already taken advantage of Jiang Beihuai's influence, she decided to take this opportunity to find out about the trading network behind Yao Chunmei.
She used the Jiang Group to put pressure on the head of Yaohua Group. Sure enough, Wu Qishan quickly called to show weakness.
"Mr. Wu, I wonder what you want to talk to me about?" Bai Wenxi deliberately pretended not to understand and asked.
Knowing that this young lady from the Bai family was a smart and decisive person who had already become suspicious of him, Wu Qishan could only smile bitterly. "I have some old stories about Ms. Yao that I'd like to talk to you about. I wonder if you're interested?"
Bai Wenxi stood at the end of the corridor. Looking down, she saw the bustling scene downstairs. Different people were busy shuttling around the hospital. Everyone was working hard just to live a longer and better life.
She thought of her late parents...
"I'm about to meet Yao Chunmei." Bai Wenxi pressed the recorder and brought it closer to the phone. "You don't have much time. I hope you're sincere in cooperating. Otherwise, I don't like it when people waste my time."
Wu Qishan's voice trembled slightly. He had never taken this delicate young lady seriously before.
Yao Chunmei had always boasted that she could control this stepdaughter, but now it seemed like empty talk. She was clearly a snake with a deep hidden agenda. First, she showed weakness, but no one knew when she would strike back fiercely!
"Yao Chunmei and I have been friends for many years. I admit that." Wu Qishan tried his best to shift the blame onto Yao Chunmei. "She came to me, saying she was short of money and wanted me to help her find a way to make some. "
Although they were separated by a phone, just thinking about this young lady's family background and her ability to dig out information, Wu Qishan still broke out in a cold sweat. "I knew she had obtained those assets from the Bai family, but I didn't know she had embezzled your property privately."
"I'll send you all the information. Please say a few good words to the directors and spare me, a small fry." He pleaded humbly.
Bai Wenxi remained calm and didn't give him a definite answer. "The information you provided is quite valuable. I'll make good use of it. If there are any problems, I'll come to you."
A notification sound popped up in her phone's email inbox. It was a packed file sent by Wu Qishan.
Bai Wenxi genuinely felt sorry for her stepmother. These were the so - called friends she associated with. They got together for the sake of interests and would betray her to protect themselves.
Jiang Beihuai walked up to her after she hung up the phone and stuffed a cup of coffee into her hand. "Aunt Xiuxiang and Uncle are here. Shall we set off?"
Bai Wenxi pinched the corners of her eyes that were starting to feel sore and rubbed her temples. "Haven't those aunts come yet?"
"Third Aunt called me." Jiang Beihuai was already disappointed in these relatives. "After all, grandma is their mother, but they don't even come to visit. They just want to fight against me!"
Bai Wenxi took a sip of coffee, and the depression in her chest eased a little. "Let's go. If we can finish Dad's film earlier, I won't have to pretend to have a good relationship with those annoying people."
She had a good plan. She wanted to handle her father's affairs well after his death, so she had been patient with her stepmother and stepsister many times, even though they had never gotten along well.
But Yao Chunmei obviously didn't think so. She had squandered all of Bai's father's inheritance. Bai Yunxi had also been mistreated by the Zhang family. Zhang Fuwen had tricked her out of her dowry for investment, and she was left with only some dividends from the Bai family fund to make a living.
The two of them even shamelessly discussed how to get close to Bai Wenxi to get money from her to maintain their own lives.
As soon as Bai Wenxi entered the art museum, Yao Chunmei came up to her. "The leader of my theater wants to make a play based on your father. When will you go and discuss the cooperation?"
"Not interested." Bai Wenxi refused flatly. She only needed this film as a memorial. She wouldn't agree to any project that would benefit Yao Chunmei.
Chen Liangke hadn't seen the woman he admired for a long time. He rushed over to greet her. "Miss Bai, are you usually very busy? Why didn't you reply to my messages?"
Bai Wenxi didn't expect this person to be so brazen. It was well - known that he had an unclear relationship with Yao Chunmei, yet he still sent private messages to harass her.
She pulled a long face, looking as cold as ice. "I don't have time to deal with any information that's not related to the documentary."
Chen Liangke hit a snag but wasn't angry. He stammered and changed the topic to cover up the awkward silence.
Yao Chunmei was entangled by those extortionists and couldn't get away. She sneaked to one side to make a call. Bai Wenxi saw her whispering furtively for a long time. When she put down the phone, she let out a long sigh. Bai Wenxi knew she had solved another problem.
However...
The real problems were just beginning!