C4 The Most Handsome Man

At this moment, Bai Xingyan felt quite annoyed. She had heard that the second daughter of the Xia family was uneducated, timid, and prone to tears. However, upon meeting her today, Bai Xingyan realized that this girl was anything but weak. Instead, she exuded a fierce energy, sharp-tongued and nothing like the rumors suggested.

As the meal concluded, everyone had their own thoughts.

As they were leaving the matriarch's room, Xia Xiaowu suddenly called out to Bai Xingyan. "Aunt, please wait a moment."

Hearing this, Bai Xingyan stopped and turned to look at Xia Xiaowu, clearly displeased. "What is it?"

"This is a beauty cream my father made. It's great for anti-aging and can't be found in stores. I'd like to give this to you," Xia Xiaowu said with a sincere smile, placing the cream into Bai Xingyan's hand.

For a moment, Bai Xingyan's hand stiffened slightly, and she forced a smile. "Well... thank you."

It was obvious she was reluctant, but she accepted it anyway.

Meanwhile, in the adjacent bathroom, Bai Sichen was soaking in the hot spring, sipping wine. The deep red liquid swirled in the glass before he downed it in one gulp.

"Sir, the old lady didn't give Miss Xia a hard time, but Bai Xingyan seems to have ulterior motives. I doubt he'll let it go easily..."

Kuan Feng had been by Sichen's side for many years and was the only one privy to his secrets. Hearing this, Sichen didn't seem surprised.

Kuan Feng continued, "Oh, and Miss Xia mentioned you were quite gentle last night. She even said you're the most handsome man in the world to her."

"Pfft..."

The drink Sichen had just taken went flying as he choked and coughed violently.

"Sir, that's really what Miss Xia said," Kuan Feng added, which finally allowed Sichen to regain his composure.

Taking a deep breath, Sichen remarked, "Xia Xiaowu, saying such insincere things... if that's not vanity, what is?"

From his tone, Kuan Feng sensed a hint of irritation. As Sichen was about to step out of the hot spring, Kuan Feng quickly approached with a box in hand. "Sir, your face..."

Sichen's handsome features were even more striking in the sunlight. He glanced down at the box containing the uneven, fire-scarred mask and pressed his lips together slightly.

This advanced disguise adhered seamlessly to the skin, leaving almost no visible flaws, even difficult for machines to detect. The only downside was that it couldn't get wet.

To uncover the true culprit behind the fire all those years ago, he always wore this mask. Xiaowu was the first woman to say it looked good.

"Heh..."

Bai Sichen chuckled coldly to himself. This woman had been so dismissive about marrying him before, even slapping him in public. But now that her family was in crisis, she changed her tune faster than flipping a page.

Yet, after tying him up last night, today she was saying those things in front of the elders. What was she really thinking?

Bai Sichen rubbed his chin, deep in thought.

"Sir, Miss Xia left after breakfast. It seems she went back to Xiabo Company. Should we have someone follow her?" Kuan Feng asked. This morning, he noticed the bruises on Bai Sichen's wrist and assumed there had been a fierce argument last night. But later, when Bai Sichen instructed him to keep a close eye on Xiaowu, he realized his master still hadn't had his fill of this woman...

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