Chapter 161 Superb Insensitivity
Chapter 161 Superb Insensitivity
"Tell me, what happened before? Your name is Bai Wei now, right?"
Bai Wei's eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, she slowly spoke: "Yes, my name is Bai Wei. Before... I had an accident, and when I woke up I had amnesia. I can't remember many things."
Her voice carried a hint of confusion and helplessness.
When she woke up earlier, she was already beside Bai Chuhua; she was his long-lost biological daughter.
He also has an older brother named Bai Yu.
The other person frowned and pressed on, "Have you recalled any fragmented memories? Or has anyone come to you and said anything strange?"
Bai Wei shook her head. "No, when I first woke up, my father was by my side. He had been looking for me for many years. I only remember that my name is Bai Wei, and I really can't remember anything else." She rubbed her temples in distress.
A hint of doubt flickered in the other person's eyes, but their tone remained as gentle as possible: "Think about it carefully, this is very important. There might be clues about your past hidden right beside you."
Bai Wei bit her lip, trying hard to remember. After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up. "I...I seem to remember a man. His voice is very familiar, but I can't see his face clearly."
“But I know it wasn’t you. I seem to have been mean and mean to other people before. There was also a man who was very harsh to me. He would punish me whenever I did something wrong.”
Hearing her say that, the other person's expression became serious. "Can you recall more details about that man, such as his tone of voice, or the scenes of your interactions?" Bai Wei closed her eyes, her brows furrowed, and she tried hard to search her memory. "He always spoke very harshly, and sometimes I felt that he hated me. Once I broke a vase, and he made me stand in the corner for a long time."
Just then, Bai Wei's phone rang; it was her brother, Bai Yu, calling.
"Weiwei, where are you? Dad wants you to come home right away. We have important guests."
Bai Wei answered and hung up the phone, saying apologetically to the other party, "I have to go back, something's come up at home."
Fu Shiyue snatched her phone away, saying, "She'll stay with me for now, and I'll take good care of her."
After saying that, he immediately hung up the phone.
"What are you doing, imprisoning me?" Bai Wei looked at him and questioned him.
He grasped her shoulders with both hands and said patiently, "No, it's just that it's safest for you to stay by my side right now. Your background is too strange, and I'll have Xian'an investigate it further, okay?"
“But they are my father and brother, they would not lie to me.”
Fu Shiyue said, "Bai Wei, I know it's hard for you to believe me right now, but I'm really doing this for your own good. Think about it, there are still many unresolved questions. If you stay with me, I won't hurt you."
Although Bai Wei's heart wavered slightly, her mouth seemed to be under a spell, and she stubbornly refused to admit it. She said defiantly, "Impossible, they are really good to me."
However, he was not intimidated by Bai Wei's tough attitude. Instead, he gazed at her with sincere eyes. His voice was deep and gentle, as if it could penetrate one's soul, "Before I brought you here, I made it clear to them that you would stay with me first. I assure you, I will absolutely not do anything to harm them, okay? Bai Wei."
His words revealed an irresistible sincerity, and Bai Wei couldn't help but begin to re-evaluate the man before her.
His eyes were sincere and firm, as if telling her that he was someone she could trust.
He took a deep breath and continued, "The reason I'm doing this is not to hurt you, but to protect you. I need to find out exactly what happened during the time you were missing. Only then can I ensure your safety and prevent you from suffering any further harm."
"However, I must stay in touch with them to make sure I'm safe. After all, my dad must be very worried about me. He would be extremely anxious if I were taken away like this."
Therefore, she reached out her hand to him without hesitation, clearly indicating that she needed a cell phone.
Bai Wei's attitude was exceptionally firm; her resolve remained unwavering. Fu Shiyue gazed at her, a sense of helplessness welling up within him.
Although he felt somewhat helpless about her persistence, he also understood that this was precisely what made her so endearing. After all, the person before him was the one he loved most!
In the end, Fu Shiyue couldn't resist Bai Wei's insistence and handed her the phone.
Bai Wei took the phone and dialed Bai Chuhua's number as quickly as possible.
The call was quickly answered, and Bai Chuhua's anxious voice immediately came through: "Weiwei, Weiwei, are you alright?"
Bai Wei quickly replied, "Dad, I'm fine. He didn't do anything to me, so don't worry."
Upon hearing the news that her daughter was safe and sound, Bai Chuhua finally felt a weight lifted from her shoulders.
"Weiwei, when can you come back? Your brother and I are worried about you staying with the Fu family." Bai Chuhua's tone still revealed a hint of concern.
She walked slowly to the window, as if each step carried a heavy weight. She gently lifted the curtains, her gaze lingering through the glass at the gloomy weather outside.
Raindrops fell from the sky like beads from a broken string, hitting the window and making a pattering sound.
The gloomy atmosphere seemed to reflect her current state of mind, which was somewhat confused and conflicted.
She took a deep breath and said to her father on the other end of the phone, "Dad, I'm currently with President Fu. There are some things I want to figure out, so I've decided not to come home for the time being. But don't worry, I'll keep in touch with you."
Bai Chuhua was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, clearly surprised by her decision. However, after a brief silence, he chose to respect her opinion.
"Alright, daughter, since you've made your decision, I won't say much more. I just hope you can take good care of yourself, and if anything happens, be sure to tell me." Bai Chuhua's voice revealed a hint of helplessness and worry.
He thought back to those years when he hadn't protected her, leaving her to endure a life of hardship and displacement. And now, having finally found her, he could only watch helplessly as she was taken away by another man.
The father and daughter spent so little time together, only three months. Bai Chuhua felt a pang of loss and reluctance, but he knew that his daughter had grown up and had her own thoughts and decisions.
He could only pray silently, hoping that his daughter was doing well outside and that she could soon unravel the mystery in his heart and return to their side.
"Okay, Dad." Her voice was slightly low, as if shrouded in an invisible pressure. After hanging up the phone, she sat there quietly, her hand holding the phone slowly falling to her sides as if it had lost its strength.
The light on the phone screen gradually went out, and the room fell silent. Her gaze was blank as she stared ahead, her mind filled with images of her father and brother.
What are they doing now?
A wave of longing washed over her, but her mind was filled with happy memories of her childhood with her family. Those warm scenes unfolded before her eyes like beautiful paintings. However, now she was separated from them, unable to be by their side as she used to be.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart. But the longing for her family lingered, never ceasing. She knew that no matter how far apart they were, her concern for them would never diminish.
What are the brother and father feeling at this moment? Are they also missing her? Perhaps they are also silently looking forward to the next reunion.
"What are you thinking?"
Fu Shiyue hugged her from behind, resting his chin gently on her shoulder, his voice low and gentle, "Don't worry, once things are cleared up, you can go back and reunite with your family."
Bai Wei's body suddenly stiffened, as if frozen in place by an invisible force; she even became careful with her breathing.
Just as she was so nervous she could hardly breathe, his voice rang in her ears again: "Hmm? What are you thinking about?" His voice was soft and deep, with a hint of teasing, which made Bai Wei's heart race instantly.
Her mind went blank; she had absolutely no idea how to answer his question.
After a long pause, she stammered, "I...I wasn't thinking anything..."
However, he didn't seem to believe her and continued to press, "Oh? Really? What were you thinking about after you finished talking to them? Were you thinking about your family?"
Bai Wei's face flushed red instantly. She lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye, and secretly regretted her clumsy and tongue-tied manner.
She looked somewhat dazed and innocent, a stark contrast to her usual clever and quick-witted self.
"You weren't like this before. When did you become so slow-witted?"
"I...I...I'm a little tired and want to rest. Please leave, Mr. Fu."
"What if I don't want to leave and want to stay here? This is my bedroom, are you telling me to leave?"
Bai Wei bit her lip, feeling both ashamed and angry. She stomped her foot and said, "How can you be so unreasonable!"
"This is how I used to treat you, don't you remember?"
His gaze was piercing, as if he wanted to see through Bai Wei's eyes to the secrets deep within her heart. Bai Wei felt his gaze and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"From now on, shall I call you Bai Wei or A Ran?" Fu Shiyue's voice was deep and magnetic, yet carried a hint of something unfathomable.
A strange emotion welled up in Bai Wei's heart. She straightened up, met Fu Shiyue's gaze, and said firmly, "I am Bai Wei, not anyone's substitute."
Fu Shiyue looked at her, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, revealing a half-smile.
His gaze slowly swept across Bai Wei's face, from her eyebrows to her eyes, then to her lips, and finally rested on her neck.
Bai Wei felt a little uncomfortable under his unabashed gaze. She subconsciously touched her cheek and wondered: What is this man looking at?
However, Fu Shiyue did not stop scrutinizing her; his gaze seemed to be searching for something on Bai Wei's face.
Suddenly, it was as if I saw the shadow of another person.
Bai Wei noticed Fu Shiyue's change and couldn't help but wonder why this man was looking at her like that.
Fu Shiyue took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
He knew that Bai Wei before him was not a substitute; she was Ye Xingran, the woman he deeply loved. However, she had lost her memory and didn't remember their past.
Thinking of this, Fu Shiyue felt a sharp pain in his heart.
He desperately wished that Bai Wei could regain her memories and return to his side.
Meanwhile, on the other side,
The Bai family members were sitting around the sofa, and the atmosphere seemed somewhat heavy.
Bai Chuhua sat there quietly, his brows slightly furrowed, as if deep in thought.
His gaze was fixed on the empty space ahead, as if an unseen mystery awaited his unraveling. After a long while, he finally broke the silence and asked, "Is that woman really my sister, Bai Wei? Why is she involved with that Fu family?"
His voice was low and slightly puzzled, clearly indicating that he was quite troubled by the problem.
The other members of the Bai family exchanged bewildered glances, clearly equally puzzled by the relationship between Bai Wei and the Fu family.
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