Chapter 684 - A Test-tube Baby (1/2)

Shen Qingyan did not believe Xiao Luo’s explanation—it would be weird if she did. Based on what she knew of Xiao Luo, she guessed that the man had probably headed to the presiding judge’s house with a knife last night.

Of course, she did not probe anymore.

Court was in session soon after, and the counsels on both sides soon began their brutal debate.

The lawyer on Bai Yuquan’s side started a series of debates based on the argument that Su Xiaobei was Bai Yuquan’s biological daughter. With the Bais’ family background, financial capability, as well as other great qualities they had, their lawyer believed that Bai Yuquan was the one who was most qualified to have custody of Su Xiaobei and that he was the one who could give her a healthy environment to grow up in.

Not to be outdone, Su Li’s attorney, Ning Wanxiu, believed that Su Li could provide Su Xiaobei with everything that Bai Yuquan could. On top of that, Su Xiaobei had been fostered by Su Li since her birth, and so the latter had a profound relationship with the child. If they were to hand custody of Su Xiaobei over to Bai Yuquan now, it would definitely become a source of childhood trauma for her and, therefore, detrimental to her growth and well-being.

Xiao Luo sat in the gallery, as if he were witnessing a heated debate. The lawyers on either side were both extremely eloquent and professional.

After a fierce debate, the presiding judge was very obviously leaning towards Bai Yuquan. It was not because of the Bais’ influence, but because of the argument that Su Xiaobei was his biological daughter. Su Li was disadvantaged because of this. It did not matter how well Su Li’s lawyers could hang the moon and stars with just her words alone. The undeniable fact was that Su Li was Su Xiaobei’s aunt, while Bai Yuquan was Su Xiaobei’s biological father.

“Hey, pal, this disperses all your doubts, right? This is definitely fair and square!”

Bai Guoxiong was seated not too far away from Xiao Luo. He had a cane with a dragon cane head and a gratified smile on his wizened face, looking every bit like a victor. “I can’t even find the words to describe how at ease and pleased I am at the thought of having such a beautiful and adorable child as my great-granddaughter.”

“Old man, the ruling isn’t out yet. Don’t be happy just yet,” Xiao Luo reminded with a smile.

Bai Guoxiong spread his arms and responded, “Are there still any doubts as to the outcome of this hearing? The Xiaobei’s custody will definitely go to us.”

Bai Ying, Bai Xuenan, and Yu Yasi all had smiles on their faces. Su Xiaobei was a part of the Bai family, and it was their blood that flowed through her veins. It went without saying that custody should go to them—there was no questioning this.

Xiao Luo raised a brow and smiled, but said nothing more. Truth be told, regardless of the outcome, he was prepared to accept anything. The Bais could, indeed, provide Su Xiaobei with more love and attention from her grandparents, her great-grandfather, and a myriad of other relatives. In the Bai family, Su Xiaobei would definitely become a bona fide princess constantly surrounded by people.

Of course, deep down in his heart, he leaned towards wanting the little girl to return to Su Li’s side, selfish as it was.

“Miss Su, is there anything your side would like to present?”

The presiding judge motioned for Su Li to speak. In truth, he was giving Su Li’s side a final chance. If they still could not move him or present something more persuasive, he would rule for the custody of Su Xiaobei to go to the Bais.

“Your Honor, there’s something we would like to say.”

Ning Wanxiu stood up, motioning for her assistant to hand a document over to the presiding judge and the other judges for them to look over. “Your Honor, the document you’re holding right now is a medical receipt from Changjiang Hospital, Xiahai City. This is proof that Su Jing underwent in vitro fertilization treatments in Changjiang Hospital four years ago. The Changjiang Hospital stamp, as well as the signature of the director, are also on the document.”

A test-tube baby?

What did this mean?

It was not just the presiding judges and the judges who were shocked—even Xiao Luo, Bai Guoxiong, and the rest of them sitting in the gallery were puzzled.