A shocking look

All along, it was just that he didn't want to admit it himself.

At this moment, Baili Hongzhuang clearly saw the tears welling up in the corners of Lan Hongtai's eyes.

It seemed that he had accepted the result in his heart, and that's why tears were streaming down his face.

For someone like Lan Hongtai, to shed tears like this was beyond Baili Hongzhuang's expectations. Her heart was slightly moved, but it wasn't anything significant.

"I owe them too much in this lifetime, and I can never repay it. Fortunately, you're still alive. Rest assured, I won't let you be harmed anymore," Lan Hongtai said as he looked at Baili Hongzhuang.

In any case, at least Baili Hongzhuang was still alive. She was the continuation of Lan Yunxiao and Mu Lingbing's lives, and it was the only thing that brought him comfort in the midst of despair.

Upon hearing his words, a self-mocking smile tugged at the corner of Baili Hongzhuang's lips. "So what if I'm alive?"

"I have been at odds with Lan Qingyan from the beginning, and now she is about to become the head of the Lan family. How can you protect me?" she continued, not mincing her words.

At her words, Lan Hongtai's expression changed slightly. This was truly a twist of fate.

In the past, when Lan Yixuan was just a few months old, Lan Jingkuang's family had already targeted him mercilessly.

Now, Baili Hongzhuang and Lan Qingyan were clearly destined enemies, constantly targeting each other during the struggle for power.

Now Lan Hongtai understood. Baili Hongzhuang, who knew the whole truth, already regarded Lan Qingyan and the others as enemies, which led to the current situation.

Baili Hongzhuang didn't pay any attention to Lan Hongtai. For him, this was an extremely difficult situation.

She didn't want to make things difficult for Lan Hongtai, but the actions of Lan Qingyan's family would surely have a painful price to pay.

Baili Hongzhuang turned around, preparing to leave. The words had been said, and there was no further meaning in staying.

However, just as Baili Hongzhuang was about to leave, a sound came from behind her.

"Thump!"

Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but turn around, only to see the esteemed head of the Lan family suddenly kneeling down!

This scene far exceeded Baili Hongzhuang's imagination and gave her a tremendous shock!

"Lan Hongtai, what are you doing?" Baili Hongzhuang quickly walked to Lan Hongtai's side, intending to help him up.

However, Lan Hongtai stubbornly remained kneeling on the ground, his tears flowing as he looked at Baili Hongzhuang.

"Yixuan, it's all Grandfather's fault. I failed to protect you, allowing you to suffer such mistreatment since childhood. If you're unwilling to forgive me, I can understand. It's my own fault."

"Now, there's nothing more I can do for you except offer up my life. If you want the Lan family, even if I have to give up everything, I will do my best. It's the debt I owe you," Lan Hongtai earnestly said, his eyes filled with deep affection. He owed Lan Yunxiao, he owed Mu Lingbing, but most of all, he owed Lan Yixuan!

Faced with Baili Hongzhuang's cold attitude and self-mockery, he felt an intense discomfort deep within him. It was a disappointment that seeped from his very core, something he least wanted to see.

He had made a mistake in the past, and now he didn't want to make another one. He had already sacrificed enough for the entire Lan family. Now, he didn't want to concern himself with it any longer. He just wanted to do what he wanted to do.

Lan Hongtai's words struck heavily at Baili Hongzhuang's heart, shattering the layer of ice that had enveloped it, making it impossible to remain indifferent any longer.

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