I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 186: Disappointment

"I'm so glad you're alright."

Bai Mo said with relief, "When I came to see Young Master Gu last time, I never expected to see you so badly injured. It scared me to death... sigh."

They seemed to still feel extremely frightened by what they had seen.

If something happens to Bai Feier, many people in the Bai family will be angry, but if we're talking about who's heartbroken, he'd probably be number one.

"I'm so sorry to have worried you... I never expected something like that to happen."

Bai Feier sighed.

"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay..."

Bai Mo shook his head and looked at Gu Heng, who was sitting peacefully on a recliner, having already laid out his brush, ink, paper and inkstone, seemingly about to paint for Qin Yiyao.

"Young Master Gu, thank you for taking care of my young lady these past few days."

"No need to be so polite. If you two have something to say, you can come inside. I won't interfere in your family matters."

Gu Heng waved his hand casually, then gave Qin Yiyao a hand gesture.

Then the little girl reluctantly struck a pose that wasn't too difficult, but was quite alluring.

He was secretly delighted to have such an obedient and well-behaved little model around.

I've never drawn a portrait like this before, so I'll draw her today!

Bai Mo was startled.

How could he know that he and Bai Feier had some very private things to say? Could it be that Young Master Gu had already seen through his purpose in coming here?

The thought of the words the clan chief had told him before he left, which he was to "transmit verbatim to her and ask her to consider the clan's interests more," made him uneasy.

Bai Mo felt that he was probably doomed this time.

"Well... thank you very much."

"Miss, please come with me for a moment."

Bai Mo hesitated for a moment, then pulled Bai Feier along.

On the way, we carefully passed the nine-lived cat that was scratching itself with its hind paws, and arrived at the backyard.

"what happened?"

"Did your father give you an ultimatum or something?"

Seeing the hesitation and uncertainty on his face, Bai Feier felt a sense of unease.

Could it be that the Bai family pressured him to take him back?

Probably.

They knew Bai Feier's temper. If they tried to be gentle with her, she wouldn't listen; if they tried to be forceful, she wouldn't listen either. Her motto was "My fate is in my own hands, not in yours." The Bai family didn't dare to force her.

Bai Qianshan was a terrible father, but he didn't care because he prioritized his role as "clan leader," while "father" came much later.

Therefore, Bai Feier is a promising young woman of the Bai family, destined for great things, and her achievements will be far from insignificant.

He viewed her more as a "treasure of the Bai family" than as a daughter.

I thought about it.

Bai Feier felt that her father was indeed capable of threatening her with Bai Mo to force her to go home obediently.

"...Miss, don't worry about that. The clan chief doesn't intend to force you to go back. He asked me to tell you that what happened before was due to the clan's lack of consideration. He didn't know how much it affected you..."

Bai Mo was silent for a moment before continuing, "The clan has thought it through. It would be better for everyone if you continued to stay with Young Master Gu."

"Oh?"

Bai Feier was stunned.

Is there such a thing?

My stubborn father has actually changed his ways?

When he regained his cultivation and returned to the clan in a powerful manner, he didn't even say a few kind words.

Now that she's become assertive, is her family starting to back down?

It doesn't feel right.

But no matter how doubtful she was, Bai Feier knew this was a good thing. At least Bai Mo wouldn't have to be caught in the middle between her and the family, putting him in a difficult position.

"If that's the case, it saves some trouble..."

She had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Bai Mo say, "The clan leader wants you to get along well with Young Master Gu. This would benefit both you and the clan..."

She had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Bai Mo say, "Actually, the clan wants you to curry favor with Young Master Gu, no matter what means you use. This will benefit both you and the clan..."

As Bai Mo continued, he became somewhat embarrassed.

But the message still needs to be conveyed.

Bai Feier choked on her words.

"……what?"

Her eyes widened, her face filled with shock.

It is undeniable.

Bai Feier held Gu Heng in high esteem and was extremely grateful to him.

But it's far from the point where she's feeling romantic feelings.

Even without the Bai family saying anything, she herself wouldn't want her relationship with Gu Heng to deteriorate in any way; ideally, it should get better. But... trying to please Gu Heng?

Or, regardless of the means... that means that stripping yourself naked and offering yourself to Gu Heng's bed is one of the methods you can use, right?

"...Hehe, it seems the clan still treats me like an object that can be given away at will."

Bai Feier's temples bulged with veins, and she held back for a long time before finally refraining from swearing.

She has never done anything so unrefined and lacking in class.

But she really wanted to do it.

Bai Feier is furious.

They send women to more powerful and influential figures so they can use them at will in exchange for greater benefits...

Bai Feier never imagined that she would have such a day.

Even for anyone else, getting a position by Gu Heng's side would be an incredible stroke of luck, let alone the fact that Bai Feier already has a very good relationship with him.

But when the Bai family specifically asked her to "please Gu Heng at all costs," things took a turn for the worse.

How is this any different from when she was forced into marriage with the Mo family in Qingmu City?

Young Master Gu is definitely not young anymore. He has probably seen more stunning beauties than Bai Feier has ever spoken!

Does stripping myself naked make Young Master Gu even happier?

Moreover, Bai Feier would never lower herself to such a low level for the sake of so-called "family interests"!

"I won't do it!"

Bai Feier refused without hesitation.

Even if she were to offer her body, it would only be if she and Gu Heng were deeply in love.

If it involves any "family" or "interests," she would never do it!

She had never been so disappointed in the Bai family.

But that's how disappointment is.

You think you've hit rock bottom, but things can actually get worse.