Chapter 614

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Chapter 614: Living in Her House, Spending Her Money on Other Women

"Who is she?"

This question was both light and heavy, sounding calm but creating a strange atmosphere.

When a woman asks a man a question and they have an inappropriate relationship, it always makes one feel a subconscious sense of guilt.

Bai Wei quickly squashed this sense of guilt.

Panic?

Why would I panic?

I am upright, noble, and not at all despicable!

Xue Hanlei, seeing him silent, felt it was not a sign of confidence but an immediate connection of thoughts.

Either it’s hard to say, or they don’t want to explain to her.

She wanted to ask more questions but held back the urge to scratch her throat.

To calm her emotions, she looked out the window and saw ivy climbing outside. The view of the garden could be seen from here. The architect who built this house must be very skilled, and this house must be very valuable.

She glanced at the glass cabinet and saw many personal objects inside. It seemed like this room was used as a living room, as there was even a coffee grinder. Most people in Ming Country drink tea, not coffee.

This was someone else’s house, not perfect but filled with the presence of another woman. The mistress’s strong presence lingered here, even though a long time had passed, her mark remained on every inch of the floor and every piece of furniture.

She started to feel annoyed inside.

What annoyed her even more was… Bai Wei was walking around naturally, not looking familiar with the place, but trying to get acquainted. He seemed like he was here for the first time, but when he saw many objects, a subtle expression of "just like before" would show. He didn’t pretend, he acted very familiar, took out the coffee grinder, and easily found the coffee beans hidden in the cabinet.

The coffee beans had been here for a long time and should have gone bad, but they were preserved using a special method, with a faint red light shimmering on top.

Bai Wei opened it without any hesitation, as if he was in his own home, grinding the coffee beans, heating water, and making pour-over coffee.

The skilled movements were smooth and orderly.

Some people in the Ming Country enjoy drinking coffee, but he mostly prefers tea. He is very good at brewing and serving tea to guests.

But inside this house, he seemed like a different person altogether.

With just a few simple movements making coffee, he transformed from a person of the Ming Country into a European, as if he had seamlessly integrated into their culture.

What kind of lifestyle, or closeness, could turn someone from the Ming Country into a European?

It would be difficult to achieve without spending a lot of time together.

Moreover… Bai Wei mentioned his plans to move to Europe in the future, possibly settling there for a long time.

The feeling of annoyance grew stronger.

Xue Hanlei looked at the photos in the display window, and the fair-skinned woman with red eyes started to look more and more unpleasant to her. Even her expression, which was not particularly friendly, began to seem repugnant, making her dislike her more as she looked.

Jealousy?

Why would I be jealous of a woman I have never met?

Acting like a child, it was both funny and absurd.

She tried to manage her stress psychologically, and her ability to handle pressure was one of her proud skills. Without it, she couldn’t have endured so many years in prison.

However, after their brief encounter, Xue Hanlei immediately realized that Bai Wei had more hidden secrets that she had no clue about. Her assumption of understanding had completely collapsed, and the distance between them had grown too far.

It’s not just that she stood farther away.

There’s someone else who stood closer to him.

"She…"

Unable to suppress the itch in her throat, she still managed to speak, each word feeling like a burning sensation in her throat.

"Is she… your girlfriend?"

Asking this question, Xue Hanlei felt a bit regretful. Wasn’t this obvious? Do we really need to ask such a solid fact?

Bai Wei paused for a moment… Girlfriend? The one who had three pages devoted to her in Oola?

"No," Bai Wei casually denied. She’s just an acquaintance.

"Just an acquaintance?"

"More than just an acquaintance, I don’t know how to describe it," Bai Wei struggled to summarize accurately, "Maybe a good friend."

"Oh," Xue Hanlei responded, then added after three seconds, "I don’t quite believe that."

She thought for a moment, "It’s not very likely that they are just good friends."

Bai Wei said. That’s the fact. The stuff is also borrowed by me, I borrowed it, she gave it, that’s how simple it is.

Xue Hanlei looked unhappy and asked. How do you plan to repay this kindness? With money or a house?

Bai Wei chuckled and said. It’s not like I haven’t repaid you.

"A timely favor is more valuable than adding decoration to silk." Xue Hanlei explained. People who show up when you need them will be remembered for a lifetime.

"That’s true… I’ll invite her for dinner when we go back." Bai Wei said casually.

"Hmph!" Xue Hanlei huffed. True friends indeed.

"?" Bai Wei typed a question mark.

Xue Hanlei recited a classic text passage from memory.

"Having a meal and borrowing a book are both ambiguous actions."

"Borrowing and returning, inviting and leaving."

"Our bond is formed this way."

She quoted sources and then reached a conclusion, "Just confess."

Bai Wei shrugged nonchalantly, "I admire your imagination. There’s not much to say specifically. She, perhaps, maybe… is one of the people I value most in this world."

Xue Hanlei took a deep breath, smelling the coffee scent in the air, "Doesn’t this count as being lovers?"

"Relationships between people are not limited to romantic love, there’s also family love and friendship." Bai Wei picked up the kettle, asking it to stop making that bubbling sound which was getting on his nerves.

Bai Wei placed down two cups of black coffee, "No sugar or milk, just authentic ground black coffee. It might be a bit bitter but it’s refreshing."

"There’s no such thing as pure friendship between men and women." Xue Hanlei glanced at Bai Wei, "I’m sure of that now."

I used to think we had a friendship, but now it’s turning sour, and it’s your fault…

"Huh?" Bai Wei choked. You don’t really think I want to flirt with you, do you? Just because I patted your hip twice?

"That’s not necessary, you’re just investing a little, not becoming a partner." Xue Hanlei took a sip of her coffee to hide her expression.

"？"

"Don’t worry, even if you were becoming a partner, it’s okay. We’re just exploring new possibilities, not straying off course completely."

"？？"

Bai Wei felt it was best not to delve too deep into this topic. Once Xue Hanlei started speeding up, it meant she already had an answer. She had a stubborn streak where she wouldn’t easily believe what others said.

He took a sip of his coffee, enjoying the rich and slightly bitter taste spreading on his tongue. It was quite pleasant, although he preferred tea. Trying out different drinks was a common interest for all humans.

It was his first time visiting Sasha’s home personally. The furniture and decorations here were full of personal style, without any sense of uniformity. The Bloodline aesthetic had a touch of vintage flavor, beautifully matched and uniquely aristocratic. Even when using Chinese furniture, there was a hint of European romance and luxury.

"We’re just staying here temporarily, our final destination is not here," Bai Wei said. "There are two more houses along the way we can use."

"She is really rich," Xue Hanlei remarked. "No wonder you’re not interested in ordinary wealthy women."

"Having money is not as good as being a dragon princess," Bai Wei shook his head and said. This is not about money.

"Yes, money isn’t everything," Xue Hanlei tapped her finger on the coffee cup, "Power is the most important thing."

"It’s hard to say," Bai Wei’s tone was gentle, "Even if someone is unbeatable, there are still things they can’t do, and everyone faces different challenges."

Xue Hanlei rarely saw such a lonely expression on Bai Wei’s face.

She immediately said. I want to go see her, so I will.

She misunderstood something and got it wrong, "Why are you always overthinking things?"

"You’re thinking too much," Bai Wei sighed. Why can’t you just listen to others?

"Because you didn’t explain clearly."

"How should I put it?" Bai Wei’s face was expressionless, "I’m using her money to live in her house and support another woman."

Xue Hanlei went silent.

She put her finger to her forehead, deep in thought. Eventually, she broke free from her tangled thinking, and gazed at Sasha in the shop window.

"If she finds out…she won’t be angry, right?"