Chapter 46 - The hidden truth

However, at the moment when Mrs. Bai handed out the invitation, Ning Suixiang suddenly waved her hand, and the invitation fell to the ground like a fallen leaf. "Want Huai Zheng to support your Bai family? Don't dream! The true face of your Bai family will be made public sooner or later!" Ning Suixiang's voice was full of determination and anger. A trace of coldness flashed in Mrs. Bai's eyes, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Mrs. Xia, you have to think clearly. If you miss this opportunity, the Xia family will be really isolated and helpless. It's hard to say when your husband can regain his freedom." Faced with Mrs. Bai's threat, Ning Suixiang was unmoved: "We will solve our Xia family's affairs ourselves, and we don't need your Bai family to intervene! You'd better be careful, don't be struck by lightning one day!" After speaking, Ning Suixiang turned around and wanted to leave. At this time, Xia Zhuozhuo suddenly bent down and picked up the invitation on the ground, with a faint smile on her face: "Madam, do you have any extra invitations? I want to take my eldest brother with me." Mrs. Bai's eyes stayed on Xia Zhuozhuo for a moment. This girl was bright and beautiful, like the most gorgeous flower in spring. She thought to herself that the seventh lady who had just been found by the Xia family might become a useful chess piece. "Of course, you and your eldest brother are welcome to attend." Mrs. Bai smiled and signaled the bodyguard to bring another invitation. Xia Zhuozhuo took the invitation, and a sly look flashed in her eyes: "Thank you, Mrs. Bai, for reminding us. We will definitely be there on time." Zhuozhuo walked away. Mrs. Bai looked at her back, and a calculating light flashed in her eyes. She whispered to the bodyguard: "Go tell Niancheng to stay at home before the engagement banquet and don't cause trouble for me. Also, keep an eye on Xia Zhuozhuo, maybe she can become Niancheng's bride." The bodyguard left in response. Mrs. Bai was secretly proud of herself. She seemed to have seen the day when Xia Zhuozhuo became the daughter-in-law of the Bai family and the Xia family completely became a vassal of the Bai family. On the other side, Xia Zhuozhuo quickly caught up with Ning Suixiang: "Mom, don't be angry, your health is important." Ning Suixiang stopped and looked at Xia Zhuozhuo with tears in her eyes: "Zhuozhuo, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let your elder brother know Bai Zhifu. If they hadn't known each other, your elder brother wouldn't have gotten into trouble." Xia Zhuo patted Ning Suixiang on the back and comforted her: "Mom, it's not your fault. What we have to do now is to take care of ourselves and wait for Dad to come back." Ning Suixiang nodded, and her emotions gradually stabilized. Xia Zhuozhuo secretly thought in her heart that Mrs. Xia didn't seem to show too much concern about Xia Yunhai being taken away for investigation. There must be something hidden in this. After returning home, Ning Suixiang went straight back to her room. She dialed a number and a deep male voice came from the other end of the line: "Sui Xiang, what's the matter?" Ning Sui Xiang took a deep breath and asked: "Dang Shuai, my husband has been in there for almost a week. How long will it take for him to come out?" The man on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "This matter is more complicated and will take some time. We are planning to catch all the cockroaches and bedbugs hiding in the dark. You should also be careful on your side and don't show your feet." Ning Sui Xiang listened to the other party's words and secretly thanked herself for not acting impulsively today. She nodded: "I understand, I have been hiding it from them. Don't worry, I won't let anyone find out." After hanging up, Ning Sui Xiang sat on the bed and fell into deep thought. She recalled how she forced herself to remain calm in the face of the provocation and threats of the Bai family on the day Xia Yunhai was taken away for investigation. She knew that all this was for a bigger plan. Xia Zhuozhuo stood outside the door, listening to the conversation in the room, and her guess became more certain in her heart. She sighed softly and turned to leave. She decided to investigate the matter more diligently and uncover the truth behind it. Xia Zhuozhuo began to secretly investigate the reason why Xia Yunhai was taken away for investigation. She found that the matter seemed to be inextricably linked to the Bai family. And the reason why the Bai family targeted the Xia family so much seemed to be because the Xia family had a secret of the Bai family. In order to find out this secret, Xia Zhuozhuo began to frequently go in and out of various social occasions, trying to get clues from the Bai family's opponents or partners. She carefully dealt with various forces, and every conversation was full of wisdom and courage. Finally, by chance, Xia Zhuozhuo learned an amazing secret from a businessman who had an old grudge with the Bai family. It turned out that the Bai family had participated in an illegal smuggling activity, and Xia Yunhai was the key witness of this activity. In order to cover up the truth, the Bai family sent Xia Yunhai to prison at all costs. After learning this secret, Xia Zhuozhuo was angry and unwilling. She decided to make this truth public and let the Bai family pay the price they deserved. She began to secretly collect evidence, preparing to reveal this shocking secret at the Bai family's engagement party. On the day of the engagement party, Xia Zhuozhuo walked into the banquet hall in a gorgeous dress with a calm smile. Her appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention, including Mrs. Bai and Bai Niancheng. Mrs. Bai looked at Xia Zhuozhuo, and a trace of surprise and uneasiness flashed in her eyes. She didn't know what kind of thoughts and plans this seemingly weak girl had hidden. Bai Niancheng was completely attracted by Xia Zhuozhuo's beauty, and his eyes flashed with greed. Xia Zhuozhuo ignored their gazes and walked straight to the banquet table. She picked up the microphone, cleared her throat, and began to tell the secret of the Bai family. Her voice was clear and firm, and every word hit the hearts of everyone present like a heavy hammer. As Xia Zhuozhuo spoke, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became more and more tense. Mrs. Bai and Bai Niancheng's faces turned livid. They tried to interrupt Xia Zhuozhuo's speech, but were cleverly resolved by Xia Zhuozhuo. In the end, Xia Zhuozhuo successfully revealed the secret of the Bai family, causing an uproar in the entire banquet hall. The Bai family became the target of public criticism, and their reputation and status collapsed overnight. Xia Zhuozhuo became a hero in this struggle. She used her wisdom and courage to win dignity and justice for the Xia family. She watched the Bai family fleeing in embarrassment, and her heart was filled with the joy and pride of victory. She knew that this was just the beginning. There was still a long way to go in the future, but she believed that as long as there was justice and faith in her heart, nothing could stop her from moving forward. And the Xia family, under her leadership, will usher in a better future. The call ended hastily, and I told Mrs. Xia that my son would attend the family recognition banquet tomorrow, and prepare a generous gift for Zhuozhuo to show his godfather's heart. She responded calmly that it was okay to be absent. I insisted that this was what I meant. The next day, the family recognition banquet was full of guests and a festive atmosphere.