Chapter 839: Chapter 838 Inexplicable Chapter 839: Chapter 838 Inexplicable “Grandpa, we have to go now, and we might not come back for dinner,” Qiao Xiaren greeted. The old man probably sensed that something had happened and nodded in understanding.

Just as she was leaving, Qiao Xiaren ran into Bai Qiuqing, who had just returned.

Bai Qiuqing’s complexion had changed a lot, and her mood fluctuated upon seeing Qiao Xiaren. “Xiaren, stop there! Why didn’t you answer my calls in M Country?”

Qiao Xiaren stopped in her tracks and replied indifferently, “It wasn’t a good time to talk in M Country. I thought I’d discuss it with you after returning. I’m busy today; if it’s not urgent, let’s talk another day.”

She was about to leave but was stopped by Bai Qiuqing grabbing her arm, their eyes meeting coldly.

“What’s so urgent that you can’t even spare a few minutes for me? You really don’t regard me as your aunt, do you? What have I done to deserve your constant antagonism?”

Watching Bai Qiuqing become agitated again, the old man chided her, feeling vexed.

Qiao Xiaren, seeing how agitated Bai Qiuqing was, became somewhat puzzled. “Aunt, if you talk calmly, I can respond calmly. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude. I don’t think I offended you during my days in M Country, did I?”

It was utterly absurd. She hadn’t returned to the Qiao Family in days. When had she provoked Bai Qiuqing again? Previously, even if she targeted her, she would only do it behind her back. When had she dared to show such a shrewish demeanor in front of her grandfather?

“Are you truly unaware, or are you pretending not to know?” Bai Qiuqing was very angry, even wanting to confront Qiao Xiaren.

But now, looking at Qiao Xiaren’s face, she seemed not to be lying, and her face turned several shades paler.

Could there really be such a coincidence in this world?

After much thought, Bai Qiuqing, of course, did not act foolishly by questioning Qiao Xiaren again; she bit her lip and went straight upstairs.

Absolutely ridiculous!

“Grandpa, what’s wrong with her?”

The old man waved his hand, resignedly saying, “Don’t mind her. Recently she’s often been arguing with your grand-uncle and acting all moody.”

He seemed to remember something and suddenly asked her, “Xiaren, did you bring someone to Bai Hao’s coming-of-age ceremony last time?”

Bai Hao’s coming-of-age ceremony?

Qiao Xiaren thought for a moment; indeed, she had brought Yeqian.

Was there a problem?

“Is aunt upset about that?” Something flashed through Qiao Xiaren’s mind, making her feel that there was more to this issue.

Could it be that Bai Qiuqing recognized Yeqian? Or had some conflict with him?

That was impossible; the two weren’t even in the same circle.

Before she could think further, Wang Yi was already calling her outside.

Qiao Xiaren, pressed for time, stopped pondering.

“Look at the photos, Yin Xiaobai was last seen in front of her house.”

As she got into the passenger seat, Si Limo handed her his phone, displaying several photos. They seemed to be from a roadside camera, slightly blurry, but the people in them were recognizable.

The man’s figure in the photos looked somewhat familiar.

“This… isn’t this the man we met in M Country last time?” Wang Yi was a bit shocked, the man’s impression being deeply etched in her mind.

His entire demeanor was roguishly enchanting, with a stunningly handsome appearance, inexplicably giving off an alluringly captivating charm.

“Is it him?” Qiao Xiaren glanced sideways at Si Limo. “Who exactly is this person?”

“The Mu Family’s second young master who was expelled years ago, Mu Nian,” Si Limo’s hand rested on the steering wheel, his fingers unconsciously rubbing his lips. “No one knows why Mu Nian was struck off from the Mu Family and he ended up leaving the country directly.”