Chapter 810 - 810: If My Son Is Inferior to Me

"At first, I thought it was just an excuse. He chose to live in that run-down house for another reason. So I looked into ancient texts and finally came to a conclusion..."

At this point, Bai Huanyu deliberately paused, as if wanting to keep them in suspense.

"What conclusion?" Ma Digua and Bai Yongge asked in unison.

Only then did Bai Huanyu give his answer: "Zheng Wei is likely a member of an organization called the Celestial Defect Sect."

"Celestial Defect Sect?"

Bai Yongge and Ma Digua exchanged glances, both reading the confusion in each other's eyes.

Bai Huanyu wasn't in a hurry to explain the Celestial Defect Sect, but continued, "Once I was sure of this, I dared not treat him as just a subordinate anymore.

Of course, I didn't show it openly. It was just a concern lingering in my mind."

"Why?" Bai Yongge asked in confusion, "Because the Celestial Defect Sect is very powerful?"

"Not exactly." Bai Huanyu shook his head, "If you're curious, you can ask around about the Celestial Defect Sect. I believe once you learn its history, you'll understand my concern."

Just then, a man in a suit and sunglasses hurried in to report, "Xiao Feng is here."

Those four brief words caused the expressions of the three in the lounge to change, each to varying degrees.

After a moment, Bai Huanyu asked, "Is he alone?"

"No, there's a woman with him."

After a slight pause, Bai Huanyu instructed, "Let them in."

Having said this, he looked at the clearly flustered Bai Yongge and Ma Digua, sighed, and said, "You two go take a walk elsewhere for now."

Ma Digua and Bai Yongge exchanged a knowing look, nodded in agreement, and quickly left the lounge.

Bai Huanyu sat back in the main seat, watching his son leave, suddenly feeling a sense of mockery and a wave of melancholy in his heart.

Looking through history, there are countless examples of fathers and sons who are vastly different.

There's a saying, "If my child isn't as good as me, what's the point of leaving money?" Many people find it very sensible.

It means if the child isn't as capable as me, no matter how big the family fortune, it will eventually be squandered. It's better to spend it on oneself.

On the contrary, if the child is more capable than oneself, then there's no need to leave them much money; it's more appropriate to spend it on oneself.

But the reality is, even those who agree with this saying are desperately trying to make money to leave for their descendants.

The logic is simple, but very few can truly follow it.

While pondering this, Xiao Feng had already entered with Lu Yao.

Bai Huanyu placed special attention on Lu Yao, rising to greet them while asking Xiao Feng, "Who is this?"

"My girlfriend," Xiao Feng replied smoothly.

In Lu Yao's eyes flashed a hint of astonishment, and then her cheeks flushed with a shy red.

She hadn't expected Xiao Feng to answer so directly, so naturally, so without hesitation.

Does this mean that in Brother Yanhuang's heart, she is indeed his girlfriend?

Bai Huanyu smiled and said, "A perfect match. Please sit down."

Xiao Feng led Lu Yao to their seats, glanced at the two teacups on the table, and asked, "Have guests just left?"

"Yes."

"The guest's last name is Ma?"

"Correct." Bai Huanyu openly admitted, smiling, "Aren't you going to ask what we talked about?"

Lu Yao's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Bai Huanyu's reaction was indeed surprising.

Xiao Feng had the same feeling, but maintained his calm demeanor and followed the conversation, "If you're willing to share, I wouldn't mind hearing it."

"I can tell you, but not for free," Bai Huanyu set a condition, "You have to tell me where my butler went first."

"You said it yourself—it's your butler. Why are you asking me where he went?" Xiao Feng said in an amused tone.

Bai Huanyu shook his head, chuckling, "Here I am being so open, yet Mr. Xiao is still being secretive. It's not very fair.

To be honest, if someone has indeed taken him, I am quite grateful to that person or group."

"Understandable," Xiao Feng nodded, "Just like with a wife, over time you might get tired, but if she behaves in a way you can't fault, now that the old is gone, it's an opportunity for the new to rise."

Bai Huanyu paused and said, "Mr. Xiao, you sure know how to joke. I am not someone who prefers the new over the old."

Xiao Feng didn't delve further into this topic, instead saying, "You should have a guess as to why I'm here this time, right?"

"I'm no psychic, how could I know." Bai Huanyu adjusted his expression and said, "But I am indeed very curious about the reason for your visit."

"The purpose is very simple: I didn't get enough of a look last time, and I want to continue looking around this time," Xiao Feng smiled and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Bai would agree?"

Objectively speaking, this request is indeed quite excessive.

A home is a private place, not a tourist spot where you can just wander around at will.

Bai Huanyu, however, didn't show any displeasure. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded, "Of course. With Mr. Xiao's skills, even without notifying me, you could still freely enter and leave the Bai Family.

In other words, my attitude and opinion don't matter. What's important is whether you want to or not."

This was clearly another hint at Xiao Feng having taken Zheng Wei.

Xiao Feng didn't respond directly, standing up he said, "Then let's have Mr. Bai accompany us. Don't misunderstand, it's just a matter of necessity.

Your butler went missing, and you could blame me. If something else goes missing, then I really wouldn't be able to explain."

"Let's go then." Bai Huanyu got up straightforwardly, leading Xiao Feng and Lu Yao on a tour.

About five minutes later, raucous voices rang out.

"I've won, hahahaha!"

"Such good luck?"

"I agree, this is the ninth consecutive win."

Xiao Feng's brow furrowed slightly. He recognized that the one shouting "I've won," with that loud, hearty laugh, was Du Zhixiang, Du Qingyue's gambler of a father.

He glanced at the expressionless Bai Huanyu beside him, thinking that this old man sure holds grudges, deliberately leading him here.

At this moment, Xiao Feng noticed two heads quickly retracting around a nearby corner.

Immediately, he pointed to the corner and shouted, "Thieves!"

His shout made Bai Huanyu jolt, "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure. If you don't believe me, I'll help you catch them!"

With that, Xiao Feng strode over quickly.

Bai Huanyu wanted to follow, but Lu Yao, who had already seen the look in Xiao Feng's eyes, stopped him, "Let's just wait here. Brother Yan... Brother Xiao Feng is very capable. Catching two thieves is no problem."

"Alright." Bai Huanyu muttered, "I'd like to see which thief is so bold to dare steal from my Bai Family."

However, despite his words, Bai Huanyu couldn't help but have doubts.

He felt there was another motive behind Xiao Feng's actions, but what could it be?

Thinking it over, he still couldn't figure it out, so he had no choice but to wait patiently.

And just then, piercing screams reached their ears, suggesting that a fight had already started.