Chapter 173 I'm not the Bai Yu I used to be.
Chapter 173 I'm not the Bai Yu I used to be.
Those photos came into Bai Chuhua's view.
The above are photos of Bai Yu meeting a strange man; there are many of them, including one of Weiwei as a child...
"Tell me...where did these photos come from, and why are Vivi in them...?"
A deep, indifferent voice entered his ears, "Bai Chuhua, it doesn't matter where these photos came from. What's important is that you need to figure out that Bai Yu and this man have an unusual relationship, and Bai Wei as well. Maybe she's also related to their secret. Do you really think that Bai Wei's disappearance back then had nothing to do with your good son?"
Bai Chuhua frowned, his eyes filled with shock and confusion. "What on earth is Bai Yu up to? And how did Weiwei get involved?" His hand unconsciously clenched the photo, his knuckles turning white.
"You'd better ask Bai Yu. You can listen to this recording and see what he's hiding from you." After saying that, he sat down and stayed by his side, ignoring him completely.
Bai Chuhua was extremely anxious and immediately dialed Bai Yu's number, but the phone was switched off. His unease grew stronger, and he decided to go see Bai Yu in person to get to the bottom of things.
He returned home to a dark, quiet house devoid of any human presence. A sense of disappointment welled up within him; he had expected to see that familiar figure upon returning home, but reality was cruel—Bai Yu wasn't home at all.
He stood blankly in the middle of the living room, his mind racing through all sorts of possible places, but none of them allowed him to pinpoint Bai Yu's location.
As time ticked by, his anxiety grew, but he was at a loss and could only pace restlessly at home like an ant on a hot plate.
Bai Chuhua had no idea what truth awaited him next. This mystery was like a giant black hole, swallowing him up and leaving him no way to escape.
But he couldn't give up. He had to follow the only clues and explore step by step to uncover the secret hidden in the darkness.
He tried to calm himself down and think about what to do next.
Just then, his phone suddenly vibrated, breaking the silence in the room. His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly picked up the phone. The screen displayed an unfamiliar number.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally pressed the answer button. A sinister and deep voice came from the other end of the phone, as if from hell, sending chills down his spine: "Bai Chuhua, want to know where Bai Yu is? Take the folder Fu Shiyue gave you and come to the outskirts of the city alone. Don't call the police, or you'll never see him again!"
After saying that, Bai Chuhua was left standing there, wondering how that person knew about the file.
But right now, he couldn't think about too much; saving Xiaoyu was the most important thing.
His face was deathly pale, and he gripped the document tightly in his hand.
"Dad, save me..." Bai Yu's terrified cry suddenly came from the other end of the phone, as if he were in extreme danger. Bai Chuhua's heart raced instantly. He gripped the phone tightly and said in a trembling voice, "I'll come. Don't touch my son, please don't! If anything happens, come at me!"
However, Bai Chuhua's pleas did not move the other party. Instead, the other party threatened viciously, "Get over here right now! Remember, don't call the police, and don't tell Fu Shiyue! If I find out that others have followed you, you'll only be able to collect your son's corpse when you come here! I know everything about you, so don't try anything funny!"
Bai Chuhua's face turned pale, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead. He knew the other party's ruthlessness and methods, and dared not be negligent in the slightest. He quickly replied, "Okay, I understand, I won't call the police."
Bai Chuhua's heart tightened, and without thinking twice, he immediately drove there.
Upon arriving at the desolate outskirts of the city, as indicated by the mysterious phone call, all was quiet except for the rustling of the wind through the grass. The place was barren, devoid of buildings or any other trace of human presence, only an empty meadow and distant, faintly visible mountains.
Just as I was looking around, the phone rang again. I quickly answered it, only to hear the other end coldly ask, "Have you arrived yet?"
He answered nervously, "I've arrived, and then what?"
The mysterious man on the other end of the phone seemed satisfied with Bai Chuhua's answer. His voice carried a slight smile as he said, "Very good. Keep walking east on the outskirts of the city, and you'll find a small warehouse. Bai Yu is there. After you bring the things over, you can leave safely."
Although I had some doubts, I decided to do as he said.
After all, he had already come this far, and there was no turning back.
He then took a deep breath and started walking towards the eastern outskirts of the city. Along the way, he carefully observed his surroundings, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
After walking for about ten minutes, we finally saw a dilapidated little warehouse. The warehouse door was tightly closed, and there was no other movement around.
After hesitating for a moment, I walked to the door and gently pushed it. The door wasn't locked and slowly opened.
He entered the warehouse, which was dimly lit and filled with a musty atmosphere. I looked closely and saw a person huddled in the corner of the warehouse—it was Bai Yu.
He looked very weak and had some injuries on his body.
When he saw Bai Chuhua enter, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
She quickly walked to his side and asked with concern, "Xiaoyu, how are you?"
Bai Yu said in a trembling voice, "I...I'm fine. Did you bring the things?"
Bai Chuhua nodded and took out the item the mysterious man had asked for from his backpack. Bai Yu took the item and breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, he suddenly heard a slight noise behind him. He turned around abruptly, only to find that the warehouse door had been closed at some point.
The mysterious man stood at the doorway, a sinister smile on his face.
Just then, Bai Yu slowly stood up, his movements hesitant and cautious. He stood behind Bai Chuhua, and after settling down, he gently moved his neck, as if to relieve the discomfort from sitting for so long.
Bai Yu took a deep breath and then said in a low and gentle voice, "Dad, thank you."
Although his words were brief, the emotions they contained were quite sincere.
Then, he paused briefly before continuing, "You've worked hard." These four words seemed to contain Bai Yu's deep gratitude for his father's hard work over the years.
Bai Chuhua stared wide-eyed in astonishment, unable to believe what she was seeing.
"Xiaoyu, what... what are you doing?" His voice was full of confusion.
He laughed triumphantly, pushing up his glasses. "Dad, if I didn't lie to you and put on a show, would you really think I was kidnapped? You're being a bit too honest. But I still thank you for rescuing me. With this, I know what Fu Shiyue really wants to give you, and whether it's detrimental to me..."
Bai Chuhua felt dizzy and his legs went weak, almost causing him to fall.
He was filled with grief and indignation, and glared at you angrily, "I was so blind to have raised such a heartless bastard!"
Bai Yu stared blankly at the person before him, his eyes revealing a coldness and resolve. His voice was deep and firm, seemingly devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
"Say what you will, I don't care anymore. I did this to get revenge on you." Bai Yu's tone was calm, but it contained an irresistible force.
He paused briefly, then continued, "Hand over the documents and cooperate with my demands, and perhaps I might consider sparing your life. Don't try to oppose me; that will only make your situation more difficult. Think of Weiwei..."
"You bastard, are you using Vivi to threaten me?"
"She's your sister..."
Bai Yu seemed to be possessed: "She's not my biological sister..."
He continued, "If you had entrusted Weiwei to me back then, things might not have turned out this way. My feelings for Weiwei are real, and I'm willing to give everything to protect her. But you still refuse to agree to us being together. Why?"
"Xiaoyu, just give up on that idea! Even if you and her aren't related by blood, Weiwei could never like you! She already has someone who can protect her for life, so stop daydreaming!" His words clearly revealed his dissatisfaction and resentment towards his father, as if he felt that his father's stubbornness was the culprit behind all of this.
"Do you think Fu Shiyue is any better? Isn't he still using Weiwei? If it weren't for him, how could Weiwei be lying in bed unconscious like this now?"
He paused briefly, then continued, "How can you be so dense? Can't you see who is truly the right person for Weiwei?"
"Just because of those worldly views and prejudices, are we really going to be forcibly separated?" Bai Yu's voice rose slightly, revealing not only his unwillingness but also his deep resentment.
At that very moment, Bai Chuhua's gaze was fixed intently on his son, as if nailed to the spot.
This person, who was once with him day and night and was so familiar to him, now seems to have become a complete stranger.
He thought to himself, never expecting that his son's feelings for Bai Wei had developed to such a crazy degree.
Ever since he learned that Xiaoyu had special feelings for Weiwei, he had warned him to give up those feelings.
They are siblings, and will always be siblings; there is absolutely no possibility of them ever being together.
Bai Yu walked forward step by step, expressionless, each step feeling like it was treading on Bai Chuhua's heart, causing him to involuntarily shrink back. Bai Chuhua's face grew paler and paler, his eyes fixed on Bai Yu.
“But I’m not the Bai Yu I used to be.” A mocking smile appeared on his lips, and his expression grew increasingly cold.
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