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"Whatever! I'll eat whatever you eat!" She, with a somewhat pale face, forced a faint smile. Turning her gaze to the floor-to-ceiling glass window, she observed the bustling scene outside. The Beijing Millennium Hotel is located in a prosperous area of Beijing, and at nine in the morning, it was peak commuting time, with cars and people coming and going, creating quite a lively atmosphere!
Shouya glanced at her and called over a waiter to order two nutritious meals.
After the waiter left, Shouya reached out and held her hand, offering her comfort with his eyes. Xinya turned to look at Shouya, understanding the meaning behind his gaze. She smiled and said, "Don't worry about me; I'm fine! Just a little sad, but I'll be okay in a few days!"
Is she really okay? Shouya could see that she was hiding her sadness deep inside. If possible, he truly wished she could cry out loud; perhaps that would make her feel better. But she didn't cry, remaining strong without shedding a single tear.
Within a day, Shouya received a phone call revealing that the Bai couple was buried in West Quiet Cemetery in Beijing. The next day, Shouya took An Xin Ya to West Quiet Cemetery.
On that day, An Xin Ya wore a black dress and held two bouquets of White Lilies. However, it started to rain lightly from the sky.
Dressed in a black suit, Shouya stood beside her, holding an umbrella as they approached the Bai couple's grave.
The two stood solemnly before the grave. An Xin Ya quietly gazed at the black-and-white photo on the tombstone, where the man smiled gently.
At that moment, An Xin Ya felt calm as still water. She placed one bouquet of White Lilies at his grave and straightened up to look at the man in the photo. There were so many things she wanted to say but didn't know how to express them.
Shouya tightly wrapped his arm around her shoulder while looking at the man in the photo. Xinya bore some resemblance to him, especially those bright and expressive eyes. He also glanced at the dates on the tombstone; he had passed away twenty years ago.
Bai Jingyan's wife was buried next to him. An Xin Ya placed another bouquet of flowers at her grave; the photo depicted a young woman with long hair cascading down her shoulders and gentle eyes.
As for Xinya's biological mother, her burial place was still unknown; Shouya was having someone investigate it. Since they were able to alter Bai Jingyan's will and conceal Xinya's true identity from the world, it was natural that her biological mother’s whereabouts would also remain undisclosed.
An Xin Ya stood before her father's grave; what a stranger he was! She lost her father when she was just three months old.
It seemed Heaven was unfair to her; why did every family member around her leave? First her biological parents, then her foster parents, and even her grandfather...
The rain continued to fall as Shouya gently whispered in her ear, "Let's go." An Xin Ya reluctantly left West Quiet Cemetery.
After returning from West Quiet Cemetery, An Xin Ya stayed in her room, standing by the window. The sky was overcast, and rain fell softly. Her originally melancholic mood darkened further, though it wasn't as heart-wrenching.
Shouya had just finished a call with the investigators and walked lightly into the room. Seeing An Xin Ya standing alone by the window, her silhouette appeared lonely and sorrowful. He approached her, wrapping his arms around her waist, and said softly in her ear, "Xinya, don't think too much. Our main priority now is to reclaim everything that belongs to you, gather enough evidence to expose all the wrongdoings Bai Jingsong has done to you, and make sure he ends up in prison..."
Hearing Shouya's furious words made An Xin Ya furrow her delicate brows. She turned to him, lifting her downcast eyes and said, "Brother Shouya, I can give up everything else; I just want my father's company back."
After all, Bai Jingsong was her uncle. No matter what he had done to her, she didn't wish for total destruction. Moreover, he hadn't gone so far as to kill her; he had left her alive in this world.
Placing his hands on Xinya's shoulders and looking into An Xin Ya's eyes, Shouya felt a deep anger towards what Bai Jingsong had done to her. However, since Xinya had expressed her wishes clearly, he respected her feelings and promised to help her reclaim her father's company.
"Alright, trust me. I will help you get your father's company back," Shouya assured her calmly.
An Xin Ya gazed into his dark eyes and rested her head against his chest. At that moment, she felt a profound sense of peace, as calm as a still lake without any ripples.
That night, Shouya stayed by An Xin Ya's side. Aware of her low spirits, he refrained from making any demands. He stepped into the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and took a cold shower to cool off the heat within him. Afterward, he dried his wet hair as he exited the bathroom and saw Xinya leaning against the bed with a magazine in hand.
She wore a loose-fitting long nightgown that revealed her long, fair legs. Under the light, they appeared translucent and delicate.
Shouya couldn't help but swallow hard at the sight; there was a subtle reaction within him. He walked over and sat beside her, asking what she was reading.
At that moment, Xinya looked up from the magazine and smiled gently at him. Noticing his damp hair, she closed the magazine and took the towel from his hand to dry his hair.
Shouya gazed at Xinya's rosy cheeks that resembled apples and her cherry-like lips. His throat involuntarily moved as he felt an overwhelming urge to lean in and take a bite.
To divert his attention, Shouya averted his gaze but inadvertently caught a glimpse of the faintly visible Spring Scene in front of her, even noticing her delicate, fair legs, which left him dry-mouthed.
"Uh, let me do it myself!" Shouya said as he took the towel from her hands. He then stood up and walked into the living room, where he poured himself a glass of red wine and sat down to drink.
He pulled out some information about Bai Group and reviewed it. An Xin Ya wanted to reclaim her father's company, but Bai Group had been nearly depleted by Bai Jingsong. The only thing temporarily sustaining the Bai Family was his wealthy wife and a few shareholders.
He was just a doctor; while he could handle surgery on the operating table, this situation seemed to stump him.
The only way to help Xinya reclaim Bai Group would be to acquire the Bai Family under the name of Mokani. However, he needed to consult Rafas for approval before taking any action.
First, he called Rafas, who was far away in Las Vegas, greeted him, and expressed his intention to acquire Beijing Bai Group under the name of Mokani.
Initially, Rafas was puzzled and asked why he wanted to acquire Beijing Bai Family. From what he understood, that enterprise seemed to have no market value left.
Shouya then revealed An Xin Ya's true background to Rafas; she wanted to get back her father's company but intended to play with that man named Bai Jingsong first, making sure he faced a terrible downfall. If it weren't for him, Xinya wouldn't be in her current predicament and wouldn't have lost everything she had.
Rafas was quite surprised; he hadn't realized that Xinya was the daughter of the chairman of Beijing Bai Family. Her desire to reclaim her father's company was understandable. Regardless, Shouya was his friend and a brother who had fought alongside him; he would unconditionally support Shouya and allow him to represent Mokani in acquiring the Bai Family.
With Rafas's permission secured, Shouya felt free to proceed. After all these years alongside Rafas, he had learned some business tactics. He would acquire Bai Family under the name of Mokani tomorrow.
Thinking about this made Shouya's lips curl into a sly smile; he had never played like this before. It felt akin to performing surgery—slowly removing a tumor.
He picked up the crystal glass filled with red liquid, which shimmered enticingly under the light of the crystal chandelier. He raised the glass and drank all the wine in one go.
Getting up, he walked into the bedroom and saw that Xinya was already awake. Not wanting to disturb her, he quietly approached her bedside, sitting next to her while smiling gently at the beautiful girl. Her long eyelashes curled slightly over her eyelids, casting a thin shadow under the warm orange light.
He reached out and gently brushed her hair away from her forehead, then leaned down to softly kiss her smooth forehead.
"Brother Shouya!"
Hearing An Xin Ya's murmured voice, Shouya saw her open her eyes and look directly at him. He smiled and said indulgently, "What's wrong? Did I wake you up?"
Lying on the bed, An Xin Ya shook her head and sweetly replied, "No."
She sat up, took his hand in hers, and rubbed the calluses on his palm. He had been busy for her these past few days, and she felt a surge of gratitude in her heart.
"Are you hungry? Should I call room service to bring up some late-night snacks?" Just as Shouya was about to get up, An Xin Ya pulled him back. He looked into her beautiful, bright eyes and sat back down on the bed.
Unexpectedly, An Xin Ya kissed him on the lips. This was the second time she had taken the initiative to kiss him, which surprised Shouya but also filled him with joy.
"Thank you, Brother Shouya. If it weren't for you, I might never have known my true identity or realized that there was such a huge conspiracy hidden within me..." An Xin Ya pulled away from Shouya's lips and looked into his eyes closely, her gaze sparkling like stars as she expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
Shouya smiled gently, reaching out to caress her cheek, his fingers weaving through her soft hair. "Silly girl, why are you saying thank you? You are my woman; your matters are my matters. I will do everything I can for you."
Her face flushed at his words, and she shyly nestled into his warm embrace, inhaling the familiar light scent of jasmine on him while listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart and the warmth of his breath.
Shouya held her tightly. This woman would be well cared for and cherished by him for the rest of his life; he would never let her suffer any harm again...
"Xinya, tomorrow I will go to Bai Group and acquire Bai Family in the name of Mokani. At that time, Bai Family will be returned to you." Shouya informed An Xin Ya of his plans.
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