Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1403: Chapter 1267 Big Brother Wei Xueqi_2

Throughout the journey, Wei Xueqi remained silent, focused solely on walking ahead. Bai Xiaosheng followed, sensing the subtle yet stifling atmosphere, tinged with awkwardness.

Just as Bai Xiaosheng was about to break the silence, Wei Xueqi suddenly stopped and turned to face him.

Bai Xiaosheng quickly halted and smiled at Wei Xueqi.

Before Bai Xiaosheng could speak, Wei Xueqi said first, ”That couplet, is it written by you?”

”It is,” Bai Xiaosheng admitted with a smile.

”The old man liked it. This kind of clever little skill—well, you certainly have it,” Wei Xueqi remarked indifferently.

Judging by his tone and expression, he seemed entirely unimpressed.

Bai Xiaosheng felt a subtle dissatisfaction but still maintained a gentle smile. ”Although it might not be some great money-making skill, it’s appreciated by Old Mr. Wei and Mrs. Yue, and that’s something beyond mere cleverness. Calligraphy, after all, is an artistic treasure. Snowqi, perhaps you could study it in your spare time—it nurtures the mind, cultivates character, and enriches the spirit.”

Bai Xiaosheng’s words, while polite, carried needles hidden within silk.

”You really know how to talk, don’t you?” Wei Xueqi tilted his head to look up at the gaps between the trees overhead.

Sunlight fell on his face, accentuating its pale complexion—not sickly, but naturally so.

”I know plenty about you. I’ve investigated. You did come from a modest family, yet your journey has been impressive—connecting with numerous influential figures. Moreover, you undoubtedly have some secrets, with independent businesses of your own, and not insignificant ones at that—two companies, or perhaps three,” Wei Xueqi said, looking directly at Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng froze.

This future brother-in-law had investigated him so thoroughly!

About his two companies, outsiders knew little, yet Wei Xueqi managed to uncover some details.

”I don’t doubt your ability to support Xuelian,” Wei Xueqi continued calmly. ”And you performed well earlier today—my parents seem to have approved of you.”

Clearly, Wei Xueqi hadn’t been present at the moment, yet he knew—someone must have informed him!

Could it be that this brother-in-law had planted informants even among his family’s attendants?

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help being astonished.

This prospective brother-in-law exuded such a shadowy aura.

”Xuelian likes you, my parents like you, and even Grandpa seems to have taken an interest in you,” Wei Xueqi chuckled. ”You’re riding high right now. Still, I feel it’s necessary to throw a cold bucket of water over you.”

Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes narrowed.

Could it be that this brother-in-law didn’t approve?

”The elders, at most, will avoid interfering and allow you to pursue Xuelian. But you’ll face plenty of rivals. For instance, there’s someone currently up the mountain,” Wei Xueqi said with a light laugh, glancing toward the path higher up.

Bai Xiaosheng frowned slightly, following the direction of his gaze.

Someone else pursuing Xuelian was even capable of visiting Sir Wei on the mountain!

As shock flashed across Bai Xiaosheng’s face, Wei Xueqi sighed. ”He’s stronger than you in every aspect. His family’s resources far exceed yours. Your hidden companies wouldn’t even be worth mentioning in front of him. In short, I don’t think very highly of you.”

Wei Xueqi’s words were brutally straightforward and deeply cutting.

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but frown and wanted to speak, but Wei Xueqi didn’t give him the chance to interrupt, continuing, ”Regardless of whether you can win Xuelian’s hand or if you’re lucky enough to end up together, remember one thing—remember it well! During your time with Xuelian, if you ever make her experience even a moment of sadness or pain, I’ll make you taste that pain tenfold, a hundredfold!”

As he spoke, the look Wei Xueqi shot Bai Xiaosheng carried an unmistakable sharpness and chill.

Wei Xueqi was blatantly threatening him!

Bai Xiaosheng’s brow furrowed slightly.

From the moment they met, this brother-in-law had displayed nothing but hostility, and now he was openly issuing threats.

What did he want—an anxious vow? Or some solemn promise?

Allowing himself to calm down, Bai Xiaosheng responded firmly yet respectfully, ”Snowqi, I actually have some heartfelt words to say as well. If anything I say offends you, I hope you can forgive me.”

Wei Xueqi raised an eyebrow, signaling Bai Xiaosheng to continue.

Bai Xiaosheng spoke slowly—

”In this world, families like the Wei Family are akin to towering mountains, unreachable peaks. Entering the Wei household is a challenge I hardly need to explain. And once someone becomes a son-in-law of the Wei Family, it might look glamorous to outsiders—but is it truly so? I don’t think so.”

Bai Xiaosheng continued, ”I possess connections as significant as Mr. Lu Yun, I own my companies—while they’re not vast fortunes, hundreds of millions are nothing to sneer at. Compared to Wei Family elites such as you, Snowqi, I certainly don’t measure up. But against someone like Wei Xueyuan? I believe I stand just as tall.”

”Without relying on the position of Wei Family son-in-law, I already enjoy these achievements. Why should I seek unnecessary hardship?”

”All along my journey, I’ve crossed paths with many beautiful women—graceful ones, charming ones, dazzling ones, alluring ones. I could easily have juggled multiple relationships.”

”Yet every step forward, I’ve chosen to blind myself and turn a deaf ear to those feelings, ignoring them entirely—even though none of you would ever know about it.”

”But I didn’t. Do you know why?”

Bai Xiaosheng gestured to his heart. ”Because Xuelian resides here, and it’s whole.”

”Do you think I’d allow myself to cause this heart pain? I’m not the sort of person without conscience!”

Wei Xueqi let out a faint smile, seemingly satisfied with Bai Xiaosheng’s response.

After finishing, Bai Xiaosheng cast an ironic glance at Wei Xueqi. ”On the other hand, Snowqi, as an older brother, you went out of your way to threaten me. Truly an admirable demonstration of brotherly spiritedness.”