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  "Mother, what's going on?"

  Upon hearing this, Bai's hands involuntarily covered her mouth, and she burst into suppressed tears. An Yan knew that Bai had always been in poor health, so he hastily went over to support her, gently patting her back with his hand.

  "Mom, you should take good care of your body too."

  Apart from saying this sentence, An Yan suddenly didn't know what he could say or do at this moment.

  Bai leaned on An Yan's body and cried for a while. After calming down, Bai told him what had happened in a disjointed manner.

  On the day when An Yan and Bai Ping walked, a big thing happened in Xin Zhu Shu Yuan.

  That was when Bai An was reported for theft, and the incident caused a huge stir in the college. As soon as Bai Qi and Wang Shi heard the news, they rushed to Hsinchu County. By the time the two arrived at Hsinchu College, Bai An was already kneeling at the gate of the college with injuries all over his body.

  Bai Qi and Wang immediately went forward to understand the situation, it turned out that Wu Kai, a minor shareholder of Qingfeng Building, reported to the academy that Bai An stole his money. The academy expelled Bai An with full evidence. The principal's intention was still considering that Bai An had been a student of the academy after all, so he didn't want to send him to the authorities for investigation. As long as Bai An got Wu Kai's forgiveness, this matter would be settled and ended.

  But Bai An could not accept this result, he studied hard and prepared for the autumn examination with great determination and confidence. Now, however, he was to be accused of theft, and his official career would be ruined from then on. This outcome was a heavy blow to him and the White family.

  Bai Qi found out and was furious. He immediately brought Bai An to the Clear Wind Tavern that day, seeking justice.

  Another party, Wu Kai, refused to meet and only sent his manager, Wu Wen, to speak. After some negotiations, the Bai family finally understood the meaning of Qingfeng Building. That is, Qingfeng Building was very dissatisfied with the cooperation between the Bai family's improved bamboo leaf green and Mingyue wine. Therefore, this time's event was to teach the Bai family a lesson and also wanted the Bai family to improve the secret recipe for bamboo leaf green. At that moment, Bai Qi and his son Bai An were both furious and left immediately.

  However, the situation was stronger than people, and it was originally thought to be calm. Who knew that soon after returning home, the young master of Qingfeng Wine House sent a letter. The content of the letter was naturally to ask the Bai family to hand over the secret formula of Zhuyeqing and move away from Xinzhu County as soon as possible. This time, all members of the Bai family fell into endless panic. White Qi was ill with anger that day, and after a night of careful consideration, the Bai family came up with a plan. The next day, White Qi took White An to Mingyue Wine House, found the manager Wei Li, told him about the matter, and hoped that Mingyue Wine House could provide help.

  Here is the translation:

  Firstly, it's because everyone in the Bai family knows that Mingyue Wine House and Qingfeng Wine House are sworn enemies and have never had a good relationship. Secondly, the improved recipe for Zhuyeqing also affects the interests of Mingyue Wine House. When Wei Li learned about this matter, he was furious on the spot. Moreover, he encouraged the Bai family not to give in easily, saying that Mingyue Wine House would support them from behind. It was precisely because of Wei Li's promise that the Bai family decided to make a desperate struggle.

  Because if they didn't, the Bai family's years of hard work would be reduced to ashes, and they would have to leave their hometown. Even Bai An's future would be ruined, and in the days that followed, it would be difficult for him to hold his head up again as a person. So, after some deliberation, the Bai family filed a lawsuit against Wu Kai, the young master of Qingfeng Wine House, at the county court. However, what the Bai family did not expect was that the county magistrate of Xinzhushui and Wu Kai were actually in cahoots with each other. Without even an interrogation, they directly pronounced judgment, and Bai An was beaten with fifty large boards on the spot and thrown into prison. Bai Qi was also beaten out of the court with a broken body. Dragging his battered body, Bai Qi rushed to Mingyue Wine House, wanting to ask what had happened.

  Who would have thought that when he arrived at Mingyue Building, what he saw was Weili Zheng and Wu Wen, the owner of Qingfeng Wine House, drinking and chatting happily. At that moment, Bai Qi's head buzzed loudly, and he spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot. However, at that time, Bai Qi knew that he couldn't fall down yet, at least not in front of his enemies. He dragged his exhausted body back home and fell into a coma that same day.

  After being in a coma for one night, he woke up dazed and confused the next evening. When he found that everything had become a fait accompli, facing the new county magistrate of Hsinchu County and the shameless extortion of the rich merchant, he could only compromise helplessly. He handed over the improved secret recipe of Zhuye Qing, and rushed to the county government office that night, wanting to take back Bai An. But unexpectedly, he was rejected again. Bai Qi was furious, but in his resistance, he was beaten to death by the bailiffs.

  Wang waited at home, feeling restless, so she had Liu watch the children at home. She took Xiu Niang and rushed to the county town overnight, just in time to see Bai Qi take his last breath amidst the beating by the bailiffs. Meanwhile, Wu Wen of Qingfeng Wine House and Wei Li of Mingyue Wine House stood aside, chatting and laughing.

  That scene deeply stimulated Wang. If it weren't for Xiuniang holding him back tightly at the time, Wang might have rushed up and fought to the death on the spot, and perhaps the White family would have had another tragic event.

  Wang Shi and Xiuniang did not bring back Bai An, but instead brought back the corpse of Bai Qi.

  After understanding the whole thing, a strong sense of hatred suddenly rose in her heart. She clenched her fists, and her lips were trembling slightly, "Is Second Brother still being detained in prison?"

  "Yes, Bai An was beaten with so many boards. In prison, he must not have received timely medical treatment, and now it's unknown how he is doing. That child doesn't even know about his father..."

  As soon as she mentioned Bai Qi, Wang's tears could no longer be held back, and in an instant her eyes were red again.

  Silent words gently patted Wang's back, a pair of extremely simple and elegant eyes, but at this moment, they were filled with heavy dusk. A dark color surged in them, quietly brewing an invisible storm.

  Qingfeng Wine House, Mingyue Wine House, Xinzhu County Government Office, Xinzhu Academy... to her now, they were all gigantic existences. But at this moment, she vowed in her heart that one day, she would make those people pay the price for what they did today. The storm in her eyes slowly gathered and eventually disappeared into the depths of her pupils, forming a dark and mysterious glow.

  "Mother, everything will pass."

  Second brother will come back, and uncle's revenge will be avenged too.

  As for An Yan's words, Bai Shi was unmoved. She didn't think there would be any turning back in this situation. At this moment, she felt despair filling her heart and eyes, just like when she and Jin Xiu were driven out of the Tang family by Tang Shan.

  An Yan knew that he couldn't persuade Bai Shi at this time, so he just kept affirming his own beliefs and thoughts in his heart.