After being kicked out of the wealthy family along with her yandere childhood friend

Not long after the call ended, Bai Tao's phone vibrated twice in her hand, and she opened the message.

[Sweetie, the driver will pick you up at the door at 11 o'clock.]

11 o'clock……

It's already 10:10.

Oh well, she's used to it.

When she returned to the basement, Pei Jin turned around and glanced at her.

Bai Tao walked in front of the screen and greeted Chi Shibao.

Pei Jin muted his microphone. Bai Tao stood beside him, head down, her gaze fixed on the ground.

"Pei Jin, I won't be having lunch with you."

She hadn't quite figured out what to say yet, and her voice was a little softer than usual.

She just messaged Pei Jin, saying she wanted to eat cola chicken wings for lunch.

"What's wrong?"

Bai Tao shook her head. "It's nothing, just something came up."

Something came up.

Pei Jin didn't ask any further questions.

He lives with Bai Tao every day. Three days ago, Bai Tao went out to answer a phone call and came back in a bad mood, and she is in the same mood today.

She didn't want to talk about it, and he didn't press her.

On the contrary, Bai Tao stood beside him for a long time and did not leave.

She lowered her head, her fingers gripping the hem of her nightgown, creating deep wrinkles in the fabric.

She didn't want Pei Jin to know, afraid he would overthink it, but she was also afraid that something unexpected might happen and she wouldn't have time to explain it to him.

Just as Bai Tao finally mustered the courage to speak, Pei Jin gently squeezed her hand that was tightly gripping the hem of her skirt.

His fingers covered the back of her hand and gently pinched it twice.

"If you feel uncomfortable, don't say so. Just go."

Bai Tao nodded, quickly washed her face in the bathroom, changed her clothes, and went out.

Chi Shibao was still watching the show from the other end of the video call. He leaned back in his chair, adopting a relaxed posture as he waited for a good show, watching Pei Jin turn the microphone back on.

Pei Jin turned the microphone back on and continued speaking to him.

Chi Shibao wouldn't listen. As soon as Bai Tao left, he spoke up on the other end of the line of camera footage.

"Bro, your wife's gone, aren't you going to go after her?"

He saw it last time; as soon as that woman left, Pei Jin would stand up and chase after her.

Pei Jin glanced coldly at the screen.

"You're really free? Did you remember all of that?"

Chi Shibao immediately made a zipper-like motion to open his mouth, gave an OK sign to the camera on the other side of the screen, and quietly sat back down.

Okay, one trick to shut up a sunny, cheerful, gossipy big boy.

Lin Meng's Rolls-Royce arrived at the entrance of the residential area precisely at 11 o'clock.

Bai Tao had been waiting for a while. The driver got out of the car, jogged over, and respectfully opened the car door for Bai Tao, one hand protecting the edge of the roof.

"Young Miss".

Bai Tao glanced at him, nodded, and bent down to get into the car.

It was already 12:30 when we arrived at the Bai family's house.

Bai Taotou felt a little dizzy, but thankfully she had eaten breakfast.

Entering this luxurious villa again, Bai Tao always felt a sense of unreality.

Many things were still the same, but they felt incredibly unfamiliar to her.

This feeling of unease made her inexplicably panic.

The nanny led her inside. Lin Meng sat on the sofa on the first floor, looking at the floor-to-ceiling windows with a three-story high ceiling, her gaze falling on the garden outside the window.

Bai Tao stood next to the sofa and coughed softly.

Her current situation is awkward; she doesn't know how to address Lin Meng.

"What's wrong, baby? Are you mad at Mommy?"

"Letting you move out is just to let Zhenzhen adjust first. Your mother has raised you for 23 years, how could she not want you?"

Lin Meng gently turned her head and looked her up.

My hair isn't as fine as it used to be, and my skin isn't as good as it used to be either.

But she felt more vibrant and had a better aura than before, as if something had quietly grown anew inside her.

White peaches used to be beautiful, but they were like lifeless ornaments; even with their bright appearance, they lacked vitality.

But now, the brightness of white peaches is very infectious, and it can capture people's hearts at once.

"Let's get a hair treatment first."

Lin Meng withdrew her gaze.

"You've met most of the people at the dinner tonight, but there are also quite a few of the younger generation who attended. Someone will show you photos in a bit."

"You've already met most of the people, but there are three very important ones who have just returned to China. Go and get to know them."

Only at this moment did Bai Tao realize that Lin Meng had called her back simply so that she could continue to complete what she was supposed to do.

Marriage.

To help the Bai family reach new heights.

She smiled gently, nodded, and followed the nanny.

Lin Meng didn't ask her if she had eaten. The time she picked up Bai Tao was not mealtime at all, and by the time she arrived at the Bai family's house, they had already finished eating.

She thought she had seen through the selfishness and hypocrisy of this family, but when she actually faced these feelings, she still felt sad.

It was like a scar she thought had scabbed over, which was gently touched, causing a slight soreness to seep out again.

I really want to eat cola chicken wings...

The makeup team that does Bai Tao's makeup and styling has worked with Bai Tao many times before and they are very familiar with each other.

When they saw Bai Tao, they were somewhat surprised, but more than that, they were excited.

Bai Tao greeted them and then sat down in a chair, letting them do as they pleased.

The makeup artist was a particularly beautiful woman with her red-streaked hair neatly tied back, looking capable and efficient.

"Is there anything to eat?"

Feeling so hungry, Bai Tao couldn't help but speak up.

Seeing Bai Tao sitting in the chair with her eyes slightly lowered, the makeup artist took out a piece of chocolate from her makeup bag and handed it to her.

"Is this okay? It won't take up much space in my stomach."

Before makeup, the designer came to take Bai Tao's measurements. The evening gowns were all altered to fit Bai Tao's size, as she might not be able to fit into the gowns if she ate other things.

Bai Tao nodded and took it.

"Thanks."

While Bai Tao was getting her nails done, the housekeeper came up with a tablet.

He stood beside her, slightly bent over.

"Miss, Madam asked me to introduce you to two people you should pay special attention to at tonight's banquet."

He swiped the screen, and the first photo appeared.

"The first one is Xie Lingyun, 27 years old. He just graduated with a doctorate from a national university this year. His family has been in the military for three generations. He is the most prominent figure in the military and political circles."

The butler gave Bai Tao a thumbs up, saying she was very capable, a skill that could only be appreciated through experience.

Bai Tao nodded, her gaze falling on the photo on the screen.

She had often heard Mrs. Shu mention her son, but had never actually met him.

She glanced at the face in the photo and noticed that it looked somewhat like Pei Jin.

However, Xie Lingyun looks more in line with traditional aesthetics, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a straight nose, and full lips that are slightly pursed. He has a very standard face that symbolizes peace and prosperity, and he makes people feel very safe.

"The second one is Qin Yan, 26 years old. The Qin family and the Pei family are evenly matched. He just returned from abroad this year to take over the family business, and his age is also suitable for you."

The housekeeper paused for a moment, repeatedly switching between photos of the two people next to her, as if afraid that Bai Tao wouldn't remember them.

Bai Tao glanced at Qin Yan, her eyebrows sharp, her eyes slightly upturned, and a nonchalant smile playing on her lips.

If Pei Jin hadn't been kicked out, would his icy face still be among the faces she specifically wanted to remember? I wonder what it would look like here.

Thinking of this, Bai Tao smiled inexplicably.

The butler immediately bent down. "What's wrong, Miss? Did I row too fast?"

Bai Tao stopped laughing. "Didn't you say there were three people?"

The butler suddenly realized,

"Yes, Miss, but Madam said that we should wait and see."

Bai Tao nodded. Lin Meng had a good eye for choosing.

These two women, no matter which one the Bai family marries into, would be a step up for them, at least two social classes above them. Especially the Xie family, with their powerful background, would they even be interested in them?

Bai Tao changed into her formal dress, her hair styled in an updo with gold threads interspersed throughout, shimmering in the light.

The evening gown was a fishtail design, which accentuated Bai Tao's curvaceous figure. The waist was cinched at the very narrowest part of her body, and the skirt flared out slightly below her knees.

The back of the dress features a cutout design, revealing a small section of the shoulder blade.

Wearing a peach-pink evening gown, illuminated by the lights, she resembled a goddess under the moonlight, swaying gracefully and showcasing all her best features.

Lin Meng even took out her own collectible pink diamond necklace and ring and personally put them on Bai Tao's neck.

The diamond clung to the curve of her collarbone, refracting tiny sparkles under the light.

Lin Meng nodded in satisfaction at the white peach in the mirror, her eyes full of admiration.

So beautiful.

This is why the Bai family has been reluctant to reveal that Bai Tao is not their biological daughter.

Even if some people in the industry have heard rumors, as long as it's not officially announced, Bai Tao will always be the daughter of the Bai family.

Bai Tao's beauty and family background are enough for her to fight for this marriage.