《365-Day Trial Marriage With Hunk: Wife's A Little Wild》 Chapter 1 - 1 She Hit Someone Chapter 1: She Hit Someone Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t thinking back will change anything, there is no ce for you in this family anymore¡­¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s quite easy for you to find relief, just die! Just like your ipetent mother, it would solve all problems¡­¡± Night, haunting. The shy sports car is zing down the road. ¡°ZOOOM¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands grip the steering wheel, the elerator pedal is floored. The wind rushes in from the windows, brushing her long hair aside. Her beautiful face devoid of any expression, her eyes like twinkling stars, burn with raging fury. She uses the elerator pedal beneath her foot to vent her anger, flooring it to reach top speed. ¡°HONK HONK¡ª¡ª¡± Just as she turned on the indicator, before she could switchnes, arge truck came straight towards her, its dazzling headlights blinding her. Abruptly Qin Youxuan hits the gas pedal, and the car swerves directly towards the sidewalk. In the dim light, a tall figure leaps in front of her car. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan ms on the brakes, a screeching noise apanied by a dull thud. She had hit someone¡­ Startled, Qin Youxuan opens her eyes wide, her breath bing rapid. She reaches for the purse on the front passenger seat, pulls out her mobile phone, and tremblingly dials 120. ¡°No!¡± Hastily, she hangs up the phone and clutches it to her chest. She can¡¯t afford any negative news at this crucial time when she is fighting for her family¡¯s inheritance. If the ambnce and the police arrive, so will the media¡­ She can¡¯t lose. Qin Youxuan takes a deep breath and pats her pale face. Don¡¯t panic, everything will be fine. She unbuckles her seatbelt, pushing open the car door with a feigned calm, and gets out. In the dim light, she can¡¯t clearly see the pedestrian she has hit. She could vaguely recognise from his physique that he¡¯s a man. His chest is moving weakly, but it was still noticeable. He¡¯s quite a distance from her car, and she can¡¯t tell immediately if she has hit him. Luckily, there¡¯s no blood on him, he should be okay. Qin Youxuan grits her teeth, helps the man up, struggles to drag him into the car, buckles him up, and then restarts the car. She chooses the nearest hotel, calls the bellhop to help transport the man to a guest room. ¡°Miss Qin, we¡¯ve settled him in. Do you need us to prepare some hangover tea for your boyfriend?¡± asked the clerk respectfully. ¡°N-no, thank you,¡± Qin Youxuan swiftly waves her hand, it was just an excuse she had randomly made up. She thought for a moment, ¡°Could you get me a first-aid kit?¡± A life was at stake, though she was in a bind, she still needed to be prepared for any eventuality. If worstes to worst, she will have to send him to a hospital. ¡°Sure, please wait a moment.¡± The clerk quickly brought her a first-aid kit. After receiving it, Qin Youxuan went back to her room. She sits on the sofa in the bedroom, nervously watching the man lying on the bed. He is tall, his muscr body imposing and oppressive just by looking at it. Just a silhouette is enough to evoke an indescribable sense of ustrophobia. His head is pressed against the pillow, Qin Youxuan can¡¯t see his features clearly, yet his face silhouette is alluring. Qin Youxuan moves the first-aid kit to the side of the bed, then goes into the bathroom. She ns to wash her face first, then check the man for injuries. ¡°Phew ¡ª¡ª¡± She sshes a handful of water on her face. Qin Youxuan heaves a deep sigh, the shock of having hit someone finally receding a bit. The sound of running water drowns out all other noises until she straightens up from the sink, preparing to reach for the towel, when suddenly the light goes out. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± In the darkness, a hand grabs her wrist. Chapter 2: Sudden Marriage News Chapter 2: Sudden Marriage News Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios A forceful strength drew her directly into a warm chest. The man lowered his head, urately capturing her lips. ¡­ The bright sunlight prated the earth, specks of light danced on the windowsill. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom. The wind blew open the curtain, Qin Youxuan felt a chill, tugged at the nket on her body, and as soon as she moved, an unfamiliar ache struck her, causing her to freeze for a moment. She abruptly sat up, nced at the luxurious room, and squinted her beautiful eyes because of the difort from the hangover. How did she end up here? shes ofst night passed through her mind, and her expression instantly turned frantic. The next second, she threw off the nkets, picked up her clothes from the floor, and hurriedly put them back on. She brushed her hair back, revealing a slightly pale face. Just getting to her feet, before she had a chance to react, the sound of water from the bathroom suddenly stopped. Without thinking, Qin Youxuan grabbed her bag off the floor and sprinted out of the room. The bathroom door suddenly swung open, revealing a tall figure. ¡°Ran away?¡± The man¡¯s deep voice had a maic quality. He nced at the woman disappearing out the door,zily leaning against the bathroom door with narrowed eyes. In the dim light, his perfect features glowed with the luster of ivory porcin. His long, curled eyshes held a maic appeal when half-closed. With a tall, straight nose and seductive thin lips, a hint of a smile was always present at the corners of his mouth, giving off a devilishly alluring aura¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± In the darkness, a figure approached the sofa like a ghost, ¡°Are you alright?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrowzily, strolled over to the sofa, elegantly sat down, crossed his long legs and exuded an air of arrogance. Sparks flickered, thin smoke wafted from his lips, swirling around his devilishly handsome face, making it impossible to read his thoughts. He slowly lifted his enchanting gaze to the curtain of his bed where a deep red stain lingered, the corner of his wicked lips curving in a smirk, crushed out the cigarette on the table. ¡°I want to know who she is!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± ¡­ Morning news broadcast. [The mysterious illegitimate son of Qin Group recently announced his uing marriage to Miss Meng of the Meng family. ording to informed sources, the couple has already secretly registered their marriage in the United States. Is this act a stepping stone to im the inheritance rights to thepany? Our reporters will continue to uncover details for everyone¡­] [With the return of the illegitimate son, who will ultimately inherit the Qin Group, overshadowing Miss Qin Youxuan? Our reporters will continue to stay with you on this¡­] [The CEO of Qin Group has always portrayed the image of a benevolent father. Will his drastic move of bringing back his illegitimate son impact the shares of Qin Group¡­] ¡­ ¡°Hmph!¡± As Qin Youxuan stepped into the living room of the Qin Mansion, she caught sight of the non-stop news shing on the TV screen. She coldly curled her lips, a scornful look filled her eyes. A kind father¡­ As early as the year her mother died, she knew there was no ce for her in this home. The day had finallye. Chapter 3: No One Can Have It Chapter 3: No One Can Have It Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± When Qin Mo saw Qin Youxuan enter, he abruptly stood up from the sofa, throwing the newspaper at her feet, yelling furiously. ¡°Dad, are you asking me?¡± Qin Youxuan bent down and picked up the newspaper, scattered all over the floor with wedding news, her eyes narrowing. Her loving father, she disappears for a night, and the first thing he says when he opens his mouth is about his illegitimate child being brought home¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know! Miss Meng has never even met Ye¡¯er. How could they possibly register for a secret marriage? If the media finds out, the entire Qin Group could fall into a credibility crisis. Besides you, who else would be so eager to ruin Ye¡¯er?!¡± Qin Mo, ignoring Qin Youxuan¡¯s readied response, continued to vent his anger single-mindedly. ¡°Since you¡¯ve already concluded that I did it, what¡¯s the point of asking these questions? You can assume it was me!¡± Qin Youxuan clenched the newspaper in her hand, her head tilted upwards in haughty defiance, her contemptuous gaze sweeping over the middle-aged man in front of her. ¡°p¡ª¡ª¡± The crisp p echoed through the living room, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face was pped hard, turning her head to one side. ¡°You wicked child!¡± Qin Mo¡¯s hand tingled slightly, and pressing it to his chest, he gasped for breath, ¡°You¡¯re deliberately trying to kill me with anger!¡± ¡°Mo, why are you getting angry so early in the morning, harm your health for no reason, who will be worried about you besides me and Ye¡¯er? This wild girl here, perhaps?¡± A sarcastic high tune came from the staircase entrance. Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened instantly, staring fiercely at her. Jin Lan walked down the stairs with grace, over forty years old, but looking like she was in her early thirties. Her elegant demeanor was that of a high-ssdy, her captivating phoenix eyes making it apparent that she was a woman with many schemes. Qin Youxuan stared at her fiercely, clenching her fists secretly. It was this woman, who knew her dad had a family, yet still bugged him, directly causing her mom¡¯s death! Their illegitimate child was even older than her, how ridiculous was that? Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth for a moment. ¡°Mo¡­¡± Jin Lan seemed not to notice her, leaning against Qin Mo like a little bird, helping him calm down, ¡°The doctor said your health is not good, you must not get angry. Maybe someone is deliberately trying to provoke you to death, hoping to snatch your properties!¡± ¡°Hmph! This unfilial girl, if I die, she won¡¯t get a penny!¡± Qin Mo gritted his teeth. ¡°If I can¡¯t get it, no one else will!¡± Qin Youxuan abruptly blurted out, ncing at Jin Lan beside Qin Mo, a challenging look in her eyes. ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Mo, continuously provoked, had just opened his mouth to speak, his face turning an unhealthy purple, his finger pointed at Qin Youxuan trembled continuously. ¡°Butler! Butler! Come quickly, help the master to rest, bring his medicine!¡± Seeing that Qin Mo was really unwell, Jin Lan ignored Qin Youxuan¡¯s retort and immediately called for help, rushing him into the room in chaos. Qin Youxuan stood straight in the living room, watching as Qin Mo was aided upstairs by Jin Lan, like a lifeless, beautiful puppet still holding the newspaper she had picked up from the ground. She walked back to her room in a strided pace. Gave a nce to the newspaper in hand, Qin Youxuan gave a cold harrumph, tossed it into the trash bin, copsed weakly on her bed, stared nkly at the ceiling. Thinking of what had happenedst night. It was because she had a big fight with Jin Lan that she had rushed out of the house to drink and speed, never expecting to hit someone, and get taken advantage of¡­ Chapter 4: Can’t Bear to Harm a Hair on Your Head Chapter 4: Can¡¯t Bear to Harm a Hair on Your Head Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Damn bastard!¡± She might as well have been bitten by a dog! Qin Youxuan stirred in her bed and sat up, sniffing at her own body. She had left the hotel in such a hurry that she hadn¡¯t showered, her entire body still bore the scent of that man¡­ Qin Youxuan headed straight into the bathroom without another word, turned on the shower head and let the water run over her entire body. The icy water sprayed from the shower head gave her a jolt, but she soon adjusted to the temperature. After a whole night of possession, the area between her legs ached terribly and she couldn¡¯t forget the man¡¯s forceful moves as if he wanted to tear her apart. He really was a madman! After a quick shower, Qin Youxuan wrapped herself in a towel and walked out of the bathroom. She returned to bed, feeling weak all over. Before she could even close her eyes, the phone in her bag rang. ¡°Xuan!¡± The shrill voice pierced her eardrums. Qin Youxuan instinctively moved her phone away, but seeing the caller ID, she held it back to her ear. ¡°Damn woman, how could you hold back such big news from me? I thought we were best friends forever, how could you do me so wrong?¡± A clear female voice growled at the other end of the line. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan searched her mind and quickly realized what she was referring to, giving a wry smile. ¡°Even you think I leaked the news, seems like I deserve the p I got.¡± ¡°What do you mean? The marriage announcement of the illegitimate son wasn¡¯t leaked by you? Wait wait! What p? Who hit you?¡± The woman on the other end of the phone was obviously furious. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t even touch a hair on your head, who dared to hit you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Qin Youxuan reached up and touched her cheek, it still tingled a bit, but it was much better. Sooner orter, she would return all the pain she had suffered to that mother and son! ¡°Where are you right now? Can youe out for a coffee tonight?¡± After a long pause, the voice on the other end of the line suddenly softened. Qin Youxuan raised an eyebrow, every time she closed her eyes she could sense the man¡¯s lingering presence on her and her breathing felt slightlybored. She needed someone to talk to. ¡°See you tonight.¡± Qin Youxuan hung up the phone, wrapped herself in the nket, closed her eyes and went to sleep. Having been tormented by the man all night, Qin Youxuan slept deeply. She didn¡¯t wake up until it was almost evening, crawling out of her messy bed and randomly pulling out a skirt from the closet to change into. Brushing back her hair, she revealed her slightly pale little face. Her delicate features fit perfectly onto her palm-sized face, the twinkling of her eyes shone with a hint of vulnerability. However, the defiance on her face made it easy for people to overlook her vulnerability, it radiated an unyielding aura, like she was untamable. Seeing the fairly noticeable handprint on her cheek, she picked up a puff from her makeup box and dabbed it a few times. The mark wasn¡¯t as notable now, so she grabbed her purse and left. ¡­ The nights in Fico City were exceptionally charming. The night had just fallen and lights were bright everywhere. Afterst night¡¯s incident, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare to drive anymore. ¡°Xuan!¡± As soon as she stepped out of the taxi, the excited Ning Yanan dashed towards her and enveloped her in a hug. ¡°How long has it been since west met? I missed you so much!¡± The slightly androgynous short-haired girl was very tall. Excitement filled her face, which was full of unrestrained casualness. She almost clung to Qin Youxuan, not wasting a limb. ¡°¡­ Yaya, let me pay the cab fare first.¡± Qin Youxuan fumbled her wallet out of Yanan¡¯s ¡®clutches¡¯, and handed it to the bewildered driver. Chapter 5: The Young Miss of Qin Group Chapter 5: The Young Miss of Qin Group Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°You disappear as soon as you leave the country. If it wasn¡¯t for the news of your illegitimate child being exposed this time, I don¡¯t know how long it would take to see you!¡± Ning Yananined discontentedly as she watched the taxi drive away. She¡¯s a newspaper reporter, and the affairs of the Qin family have been making waves recently. Anyone who pays even a little attention to gossip would know about it. Seeing Qin Youxuan not responding, she secretly regretted if she was too direct. ¡°Xuan, are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine, didn¡¯t you say we¡¯re having a coffee? Why would you meet here?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her head and saw the golden-lettered ¡°Zhi Shang¡± on the door of the high-end club, and gently frowned. She had just returned to China and was not familiar with many things in Fico City, but that didn¡¯t mean she didn¡¯t know that ¡°Zhi Shang¡± was the most luxurious ce to spend money in Fico City. How could Ning Yanan, a small journalist with her ie,e to a ce like this? ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like this. I didn¡¯t get rich overnight, nor did I find a sugar daddy. Just inviting you to Zhi Shang for a drink is within my budget. In other ces, there may be journalists around, it¡¯s inconvenient to talk.¡± Ning Yanan shrugged and exined casually. Qin Youxuan is now the focus of the media. Everyone is guessing whether the high-profile return of the Qin Group¡¯s illegitimate child means that she, the rightful heir, is about to step down. Fortunately, Qin Youxuan has just returned to China and not many people have seen her. With the paparazzi constantly watching her through their lens, she had to be careful about what she said anywhere other than high-end private clubs. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s dispense with the formalities. If you really can¡¯t bear it, we¡¯ll just switch turns to pay the bill. You, Miss Qin, can certainly afford the drinks. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll drink with you!¡± **** The financial center of Fico City. High-rises everywhere, a bustlingmercial center. This ce is worth its weight in gold, but the most central skyscraper is solely operated by the Dan Group, known as Asia¡¯s top financial tycoon, dominating the entire Fico City. The CEO¡¯s office on the top floor. The tall man¡¯s body stands in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the city¡¯s night view. ¡°Knock knock¡ª¡ª¡± After a knock on the door, the special assistant¡¯s respectful voice rang out, ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± ¡°Come in.¡± The low, powerful male voice was like a cello, captivating. ¡°The person you wanted us to find, we found her,¡± the special assistant put a report on the office desk and stood respectfully to one side. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed slightly, his charming eyes showed a touch of brilliance. He walked back to his desk, pulled out the chair, and sat down. He casually flipped open the report and skimmed through it. ¡°Qin Youxuan, Miss Qin of the Qin Group?¡± His gaze fell on the woman¡¯s identity description, he tapped his finger on the table, his mouth slightly hooked, revealing a mischievous arc, extremely charming. ¡°Yes, she used her own ID to book the room, so it wasn¡¯t difficult to find. Recently, the news about the Qin Group weing back their illegitimate son is making the headlines, and Miss Qin is in turmoil. It makes sense for her to want to settle privately after a car ident.¡± The special assistant replied without looking askance. ¡°Yao, what do you think would happen if I sued her at this point?¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, his peremptoryughter inexplicably gave people the creeps. Thinking of the woman who was like a wildcat, the man¡¯s narrowed eyes squinted slightly, as if the scratch marks on his back were starting to ache again. Chapter 6 - 6 Today’s Plan Chapter 6: Today¡¯s n Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°At the intersection where the highway connects with the urban road, there should be surveince. As long as we pull up the footage from that night, we¡¯ll have evidence to file awsuit. I¡¯ll have the legal team prepare to sue.¡± The special assistant called Yao had an unyielding face, void of any expression. As if ustomed to the man¡¯s mischief. Wouldn¡¯t it be too destructive to say that his master, Mr. Jie, had not been hit at all, and after taking advantages of others, he intends to y the victim? ¡°Nevermind.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, then he hid his emotions once again. ¡°Anything nned for tonight?¡± The man¡¯s mind changed so swiftly that even Yao was taken aback. ¡°Mr. Jinchen nned to meet at the usual ce tonight. Do you want to go now?¡± Yao quickly rposed himself into his usual stoic expression, reminding in a detailed manner. The man didn¡¯t reply, he simply picked up his suit jacket and walked out. ¡­ A luxurious car smoothly halted at the Zhi Shang club. As soon as the car stopped, people immediately came forward. ¡°Mr. Jie, this way please. Mr. Jinchen has been waiting for you.¡± The Zhi Shang¡¯s lobby manager, having received the message early, was waiting at the main entrance, bowing and scraping before Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie slightly hooked his lips, his beguiling eyes narrowed. He took the overcoat handed to him by Yao, casually flung it on, and walked into the lobby with an air of indifference. Zhi Shang was different from other consumption ces. In addition to boasting expensive luxury charges, it provided absolutely confidential space and only allowed ess to VIP guests. Ordinary people, if their status did not reach the required degree, could only sit in private rooms in the lobby. Of course, to enter the lobby of Zhi Shang, one must still have certain power or financial capability. The amount spent here in one night is probably equal to the annual sry of amon wage earner. The price of drinks was enough to stun anyone. ¡°Let go! If you don¡¯t let go, I¡¯m calling the police!¡± A sharp female voice rang out, which sounded especially out of ce in the bustling lobby. It instantly attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Dan Hanjie did not even raise his gaze, he walked straight through the lobby, and was about to enter the VIP channel when Yao behind him suddenly spoke up in a low voice, ¡°Mr. Jie, it seems to be Miss Qin.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie paused his steps, nced at Yao with a sinister eye. ¡°My apologies for my presumption.¡± With Mr. Jie¡¯s expression, it seems as if he can¡¯t even remember who Miss Qin is. Just as Yao thought he would leave directly, Dan Hanjie suddenly turned around, raised his eyebrows, and looked toward the center of themotion. He spotted the woman standing in the middle of the crowd in one nce. Qin Youxuan wore a very fitting dress, the silky fabric further entuated her enchanting figure. Her fair skin looked delicate under the light. She didn¡¯t have makeup on, yet her eyes and eyebrows emanated a captivating charm. Her delicate facial features brought a wild, untamable desire to conquer in men. Her hand was held tightly by a greasy-faced man, and she was trying to shake him off. Ning Yanan wanted to step forward, but was pushed back onto the couch, fuming and screaming. The yell from earlier was hers. ¡°Call the police? In your dreams! You aren¡¯t leaving here tonight without leaving something behind.¡± The manughed frivolously, his grasp on Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightening, his eyes fixated on her charming face, unveiling his uncontroble urge to dominate her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be gentle, I guarantee you won¡¯t want to leave!¡± Since when does Fico City have such a sensual woman? Those cherry lips, that slim waist¡­ just thinking about it had the man¡¯s eyes aze, he gripped Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand and began leading her out. Chapter 7: Playing Cards Without Following the Rules Chapter 7: ying Cards Without Following the Rules Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios There were many spectators in the lobby, but not a single one offered a helping hand. ¡°You crazy man! Do you have no regard for thew?¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s eyes were red with rage, pinned down onto the sofa by the man¡¯s subordinate, unable to move. They merely wanted to find a safe ce to talk but found themselves caught up in trouble instead. Seeing Qin Youxuan about to be forcibly dragged away, Ning Yanan was furious to the point of wanting to kill someone, cursing loudly. ¡°I am thew! You have a sharp tongue! I originally nned to let you go, but since you¡¯re so loyal, I¡¯m going to reward you to my bodyguard, let¡¯s see if your mouth is still as sharp in bed, haha!¡± As soon as the man¡¯s crude words were spoken, the bodyguards beside him also burst intoughter. Their eyes swept over Ning Yanan as if she was naked. ¡°Mr. Jie, should I step in?¡± Yao tentatively asked. Mr. Jie stood there watching the situation unfold, and despite the women seeming to be at a disadvantage, he didn¡¯t make a move. It was hard to decipher his thoughts. ¡°No need, if she dares toe into a ce like this, she should anticipate the consequences. Let¡¯s go.¡± He was tired of this kind of drama. Dan Hanjie took a nce back, then coldly turned around and walked away. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± A sudden loud noise erupted from behind them, apanied by a chorus of shocked gasps. The scene devolved into chaos. ¡°Bastard!¡± In Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand was a broken wine bottle, her eyes emanating an indescribable fury as she stared at the man she had hit, blood pouring from his injured head. She had initially nned to deal with this after leaving this ce, fearing recognition if she caused a scene. However, upon hearing the man order his subordinate to touch Ning Yanan, her pent-up anger exploded. She grabbed a wine bottle off the table and swung it straight at him. ¡°Now, do you want to call the police?¡± The handle of the broken wine bottle in Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand still dripped with blood. She didn¡¯t stop advancing, step by step towards the man who had been stunned by her actions. ¡°You¡­ You stay away¡­¡± The man was already scared stiff. Clutching his bleeding head, he dodged left and right, looking extremely pathetic. ¡°All of you have gone deaf, somebody stop her!¡± The man yelled at his bodyguards, ¡°Call the police! I want her arrested!¡± Several bodyguards surrounded Qin Youxuan all at once. The scene was just about to spiral out of control. ¡°Mr. Jie, the man trying to grab Miss Qin is the CEO of Chuangmei. He has a way with words and is good at bootlicking. He has many supporters in the business world. With Miss Qinying hands on him, the situation is likely to blow up,¡± Yao stated in a sinct manner. In any kind of nightlife venue, such a situation where men preyed upon women wasmonce. However, Zhi Shang was different. Even if there was trouble, someone would usually step in under normal circumstances. Despite the havoc that was invoked, there was no intervention from the venue¡¯s management. Anyone with discerning eyes could see what was going on. No one wanted to offend a God of Wealth for the sake of two women of unknown origin. Now that Qin Youxuan had injured someone, the venue¡¯s management had immediately gathered forces, preparing to call the police. ¡°She is smarter than I thought, and she has guts,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold lips curled up. His hawk-like eyes fell on the woman standing in the middle of the chaos, without a hint of fear, his pupils narrowing. ¡°Interesting.¡± Recalling the woman who he had forced himself upon, who could grit her teeth and not give him any pleasure, he should have known that she would not y by conventional rules. Chapter 8 - 8 He’s Talking About Women Chapter 8: He¡¯s Talking About Women Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Seeing her in such a headstrong manner, Dan Hanjie perceived a hint of pain from the scratches on his back. His sexy lips curved slightly as he strolled towards the crowd. ¡°¡­¡± Yao was taken aback and quickly followed. ¡°Mr. Jie, Mr. Jie¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Jie!¡± ¡°Hello, Mr. Jie!¡± As soon as Dan Hanjie showed up, the surrounding crowd automatically parted. Even the man who had threatened to call the police had quieted down, holding his head, which had been smashed by Qin Youxuan, and bowing obsequiously, ¡°Met, met Mr. Jie.¡± Mr. Jie¡­ Qin Youxuan frowned, staring tightly at the man walking towards her. The man was dressed in a ck suit, which entuated his tall and erect figure, making him look impossibly noble. His handsome face under the lights was even more captivating. With a lightly arched brow, his distinct features were as if chiseled by a knife. As he slightly tilted his head, a deep shadow obfuscated his eyes, making it impossible to see the inner light. The wristwatch on his hand glittered with his every move. As he ran his fingers through his short hair, the crowd couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Every action exuded an indescribable nobility. The shocked Qin Youxuan blinked and looked away. She didn¡¯t know this man. Since her mother¡¯s death, she had been studying abroad and would not have returned if not for an inheritance dispute in the Qin Group. So she didn¡¯t know when Fico City housed a man whomands the awe of everyone. More importantly, she found him strangely familiar¡­ ¡°If you hurt others physically and the police get involved, media would also show up. It might not fare well for Miss Qin,¡± Dan Hanjie said, standing in front of her with his hands in his pockets, looking at the wine bottle in her hand and his lips curved. His smile vaguely added a hint of seductive charm to his demeanor. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze in disbelief and looked at him. Miss Qin¡­ He recognized her. ¡°Do you need my help?¡± Dan Hanjie ignored her astonishment and asked casually, his tone making it impossible to discern his thoughts. Once again, Qin Youxuan was taken aback before stammering, ¡°What do you want?¡± She did not believe in serendipity, especially how she injured the man and then this savior appeared out of nowhere. ¡°You!¡± Dan Hanjie ignored Qin Youxuan¡¯s startled gaze and nced at the man who was yet to be treated. ¡°The CEO of Chuangmei Enterprise, apany of a simr scale to the Qin Group but operating in a different field. They cooperate with each other. Even Qin Mo would have to greet him. If matters get escted, can you guess how the media would report it?¡± Dan Hanjie paused, traced his thin lips with slender fingers, and proposed, ¡°Be my woman, and I¡¯ll help you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly raised her head to re at him. He said ¡®woman,¡¯ not ¡®girlfriend.¡¯ Did he perceive her as a woman for sale? Qin Youxuan¡¯s beautiful eyes glimmered, a silent disy of her stubbornness. ¡°In your dreams!¡± she snapped. ¡°What makes you think I would say yes to you when I rejected him? I wouldn¡¯t mind smashing another head if I have to, as long as you don¡¯t mind the disgrace!¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Dan Hanjie chuckled, gazing into her eyes and his own eyes narrowing in delight. It was these eyes, like a wild cat¡¯s, full of headstrong and untamed spirit, that captivated him. He liked it. Chapter 9 - 9 Not Even a Bit of Courtesy Chapter 9: Not Even a Bit of Courtesy Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Dan Hanjie shot a nce, with a look that signaled Yao to step forward and order his men to carry off the injured Chuangmei President. As for calling the police, that matter had been dropped. When the bystanders saw this influencer intervening, they dared not even enjoy the spectacle, and started leaving hurriedly. Soon, only the servers were left to clean up the mess. ¡°I didn¡¯t promise you anything!¡± Seeing the crowd dispersing, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t rx, but instead her nerves became more taut. Her intuition told her that this man was dangerous. He was mysteriously helping her, yet she had no idea who he was. Dan Hanjie remained silent. His slender eyes swept over her obstinate face, and his smile became more wicked. He reached out and held her delicate chin, leaned in, and sniffed her neck. Indeed, she was pretty wild. Before Qin Youxuan could respond, he smoothly backed away. Elegantly adjusting his cor with his fair fingers, he scanned her one time over and then strode off. ¡°Xuan, are you okay?¡± Ning Yanan seemed toe back to reality only after Dan Hanjie had left. ¡°I think I¡¯ve seen that man somewhere before? You¡¯ve juste back, howe you know such a big shot?¡± Ning Yanan looked at Qin Youxuan with doubt. He didn¡¯t utter a single word and just had his assistant take charge. Amazingly, the lecherous old man of Chuangmei didn¡¯t even dare to groan as he was carried off. ¡°You¡¯ve seen him?¡± Qin Youxuan paused and grabbed Ning Yanan¡¯s hand. ¡°¡­I can¡¯t recall clearly, but I think I may have seen him somewhere before.¡± Ning Yanan thought seriously, ¡°Wait, why are we talking about this? Let¡¯s hurry and leave before that lecherous old manes back looking for trouble.¡± Ning Yanan dragged Qin Youxuan along and the two of them hurriedly left Zhi Shang. As they stepped out into the fresh air, Qin Youxuan finally caught her breath a little. She insisted repeatedly that she wasn¡¯t drunk and made a promise to get together another day before convincing Ning Yanan to let her take a taxi home by herself. After getting off and paying the fare, she headed towards her home with her bag. ¡°Miss.¡± The housekeeper greeted her respectfully. Jin Lan, who was sitting in the living room, heard the voice and scoffed coldly, ¡°What a disgrace, a youngdy wandering outside sote in the night, smelling of alcohol. Really don¡¯t know if the western culture is so open or our family¡¯s youngdy is just different. Look at what you¡¯ve turned into after studying abroad.¡± Qin Youxuan looked up and sure enough, Qin Mo, sitting on the sofa, looked grim, ¡°Where have you been?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tightened, she bit her lip and remained silent. She just changed her shoes at the entrance and headed for her room without a word. ¡°Your father is asking you something, show some respect! This behavior really shows you don¡¯t have a mother to teach you manners, you are so impolite!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, turned around, ¡°Etiquette and manners are something I¡¯d use for someone deserving, not a shameless mistress. You¡¯re nothing more than a base fox, and you have the audacity to lecture me on manners. What a strange world this is!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Bang-¡± Qin Youxuan mmed her bedroom door shut, separating herself from the noise outside. Leaning against the door, she closed her tired eyes. In the living room, Jin Lan had started fussing again, yelling like a shrew. Qin Youxuan sneered, bolted the door, tossed her bag onto the sofa, and walked over to the bookshelf. She rummaged through a pile of childhood certificates, and pulled out a picture frame hidden inside. She sat on the floor, cradling the frame. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Qin Youxuan gently wiped the frame. The woman in the photo was very young and pretty. Qin Youxuan had inherited her mother¡¯s featurespletely. Her beautiful eyes were just like her mother¡¯s. Chapter 10: Intentionally Escalating the Situation Chapter 10: Intentionally Escting the Situation Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios However, her entire demeanor exuded a wild, tant nonchnce. She held a prideful front that dared anyone to provoke her and would repay it tenfold ¡ª quite unlike the gentle nature of the woman in the picture. ¡°Mom, rest assured, even if I destroy the Qin Group, I will not let it fall into the hands of that mother and son! Never!¡± ¡°Mom, I miss you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hugged the photo frame, talking incessantly to it. She curled up at the end of the bed and fell asleep. ¡°Buzz buzz¡ª¡ª¡± The sound of a vibrating cell phone. ¡°Hello?¡± Qin Youxuan, groggily crawled from the floor to the sofa, found her phone in her bag, and answered without opening her eyes. Upon hearing the deep male voice on the phone, she woke up immediately, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Getting up from the sofa, she realized she had slept on the floor all night. Her back was stiff, and she could hardly stand. She swiftly tossed her phone on the table, went into the bathroom, freshened up, grabbed her bag, and headed out. As soon as she left her room, she ran into Jin Lan who was justing downstairs. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, Jin Lan¡¯s face instantly darkened. She wanted to say something, but Qin Youxuan acted as if she didn¡¯t see her and walked straight out the door. She was filled with anger and had nowhere to vent it! ¡­ ¡°Uncle Tang, what happened? You didn¡¯t make it clear on the phone. Is my dad nning to make a will?¡± As Qin Youxuan walked into the office and spotted the middle-aged man sitting at the desk, she blurted out anxiously. Tang Nian was the head of Qin Group¡¯s legal team and also the Qin family¡¯s personalwyer. He had been with Qin Mo even before Qin Youxuan was born. He was a veteran advisor in the Qin family. He watched her grow up. ¡°Your father has no intention of making a will. You¡¯re still the first in line to inherit the Qin Group. Don¡¯t worry,¡± Tang Nian rose from his chair and pointed to the seat in front of him. ¡°Sit down. I called you here to discuss another matter.¡± Tang Nian pulled out a document from his folder and slid it across to Qin Youxuan, ¡°This is awyer¡¯s letter the firm received this morning. Someone is suing you for malice injury.¡± ¡°¡­What?¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned. ¡°You just got back. Who did you upset?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her brow. She had only been back for a few days, and the only person she had argued with and fought wasst night. ¡°Uncle Tang, I was just defending myself. He started it.¡± ¡°But the other party has an injury report. Besides, the person is still in the hospital. Do you have any evidence that he maliciously harassed you, other than your verbal statements?¡± ¡°My friend saw it.¡± Yes, she had Yaya as a witness. ¡°But I¡¯m afraid the court may not ept my friend¡¯s testimony based on our rtionship.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s facial expression became slightly grave. She was studying internationalw overseas, and although she was a year away from graduation, she had a better understanding of the rted legal regtions than most people. The situationst night was too urgent, and she only thought to call the police. Little did she realize she would be embroiled in awsuit. After a night, it would be difficult to gather evidence now. There were many people at the Zhi Shang at the time, but no one would help her. ¡°Generally, in cases like this, people settle privately. If it goes to court, unless the situation is severe,pensation is usually the oue. I¡¯ve checked and the other party hasn¡¯t filed awsuit yet. Thiswyer¡¯s letter is probably just a warning. I had someone inquire about their intentions, and the other party does not seem interested in settling. Instead, they are extremely aggressive and determined to blow up the issue.¡± Chapter 11: I only know he is a man Chapter 11: I only know he is a man Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Are they deliberately trying to blow this out of proportion?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face changed color. ¡°Yes, you¡¯ve just returned to the country, and if you get involved with nightclub brawls and charges of malicious injury now, plus the fact that you haven¡¯t finished your degree, I¡¯m afraid the board of directors will oppose your entry into Qin Group. This matter can only be settled privately. Think it over carefully and tell me the whole story in detail.¡± Tang Nian became serious. In the office, there was a sudden silence, and only Qin Youxuan¡¯s low voice echoed as she recounted the incident. ¡°¡­ Uncle Tang, that¡¯s what happened. The bastard had iting. I didn¡¯t ruin him out of mercy!¡± Qin Youxuan, recalling the scene, couldn¡¯t help her anger. ¡°It seems, at the time, the other party didn¡¯t recognize you. They only saw you as a regr girl?¡± Tang Nian pondered for a moment, ¡°No, the other party¡¯s attitude changed too quickly. They must have figured it outter. This time, it was intentional revenge.¡± ¡°What should I do?¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, she had figured it out, too. The other party¡¯s delivery of awyer letter was not to seekpensation, but rather to cause trouble. However, it was precisely at this time that she could not afford to let anything go wrong¡­ ¡°Xuan, actually if possible, I suggest you go and apologize to the other party. You know very well, once the court is involved, the media will blow it up. Win or lose, your visit to Zhi Shang right after returning to the country will damage your image.¡± Tang Nian cautiously reminded her, copying the ward number left by the other party onto a note and handing it to Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan stared at the note in front of her, biting her lip, but did not reach out to take it. ¡°Uncle Tang, if I can get the surveince footage from Zhi Shangst night, wouldn¡¯t that make the situation much more favorable to me?¡± ¡°¡­Indeed, you¡¯re truly aw student. You think fast. If there¡¯s surveince footage, it can certainly reveal the truth. We can not only define your charge as self-defense, but also countercharge the other party with harassment.¡± Tang Nian said with a smile. He took back the note in his hand, looking at the stubborn girl standing before him. She still hadn¡¯t changed a bit, never willing topromise in matters where she did nothing wrong. ¡°I know what I need to do!¡± Quin Youxuan stood up, grabbed her bag, and started to leave. ¡­ As Qin Youxuan stepped out of Zhi Shang, she looked up at the drizzling weather and narrowed her eyes. [Sorry, Miss Qin, the surveince camera in Zhi Shang¡¯s lobby was brokenst night. The repairman only came today. I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to help you with the surveince video.] ¡°A very timely failure.¡± Qin Youxuan moved her cherry lips and sarcasticallyughed out loud. She tightened her grip on her handbag, opened the car door, and sat in the driver¡¯s seat. She grabbed the steering wheel with both hands, staring fixedly ahead. After a moment, she pulled out her phone and dialed a number, ¡°I want to find a man named Mr. Jie¡­ Uh, all I know is that he¡¯s male, and the people around him call him Mr. Jie¡­ Yes, at Zhi Shang.¡± After hanging up, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t resist banging her head softly. She must be crazy, why would she think that man would help her? She didn¡¯t even know who he was. The most ridiculous part was that she¡¯d called a detective agency to find a man named Mr. Jie. If they could find him, she¡¯d eat her hat! Qin Youxuan tossed her phone onto the passenger seat, covered her face with both hands, and leaned her head on the steering wheel. Chapter 12: Only Captured a Silhouette Chapter 12: Only Captured a Silhouette Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Buzz buzz¡ª¡ª¡± The sudden ringing of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mobile phone startled her. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Xuan, I finally remembered who that man from yesterday was. He¡¯s the president of Asia¡¯s number one conglomerate, the Dan Group, Dan Hanjie! I knew it. No one else dares to call themselves Mr. Jie¡­¡± Ning Yanan was speaking excitedly. Qin Youxuan tightly gripped her phone. The Dan Group¡­ Having a global reach with headquarters in Asia, the corporation¡¯s business spread worldwide. She had seen its logo quite often while living overseas. Compared to the Dan Group, the wealth of the Qin Group was insignificant. Dan Hanjie¡­ Thinking of his dangerous gaze, Qin Youxuan subconsciously furrowed her brows. ¡°Xuan? Xuan?¡± when Ning Yanan didn¡¯t get a reply from her for a while, she finally calmed her excitement. ¡°You haven¡¯t told me how you know this great man. Do you know that our newspaper had to put in tremendous effort just to get a shot of his back for an interview¡­¡± When Dan Hanjie was mentioned, Ning Yanan started to uncontrobly rant again. ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± Qin Youxuan responded. At most, they had only met once. Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze slightly at the memory of his arrogant tone the day before being unable to suppress a frown. ¡°You don¡¯t know him? If you don¡¯t know him, why did he help us? Could it be that he has feelings for you? Indeed, men with money and power always y so dirty!¡± ¡°If only I had a handsome guy like him behaving indecently towards me, my life would beplete¡­¡± Ning Yananmented resentfully, before letting out a mournful cry. ¡°Pfft¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, her gloomy mood lightening a bit. ¡°Alright, my big journalist, stop daydreaming. I really don¡¯t know him. I have another call to answer, so I¡¯ll hang up first.¡± Qin Youxuan cut the call with a smile. Seeing that the iing call was from the detective agency she had just contacted, she quickly answered it. ¡°Miss Qin, we have found the person you were looking for¡­¡± As Ning Yanan had said, the only person in Fico City known as Mr. Jie was indeed Dan Hanjie. What Qin Youxuan thought was finding a needle in a haystack, was simply due to her limited worldview. She had really been abroad for too long¡­ After hanging up the call, she pped her face lightly, biting her lip as she stared at the address the investigative agency had sent her. After hesitating for a while, she started the car. ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡ª¡± The car smoothly came to a stop in front of the Dan Group¡¯s towering office building. The splendid skyscraper showed off a forceful momentum under the sunlight, and the fourrge letters on the front, SHAN, were as noble as their surname, invoking a sense of worship. Taking a deep breath, Qin Youxuan opened the car door and got out with her bag. ¡°Hello, is Mr. Dan in?¡± Qin Youxuan walked up to the reception and asked politely. ¡°The president¡­ I¡¯m sorry, but do you have an appointment?¡± Seeing a stranger, the receptionist couldn¡¯t help but be cold. Beautiful women were always scheming to get close to Mr. Jie, and the receptionist guessed the woman in front of her was one of them. ¡°No.¡± Qin Youxuan told the truth. Her voice dropped. Seeing the receptionist¡¯s reaction, she knew what she was being mistaken for. Chapter 13 - 13 An Unexplainable Familiarity Chapter 13: An Unexinable Familiarity Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios If it weren¡¯t for the matter requiring her to meet Dan Hanjie, she could flee right now. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss, but without an appointment, I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to see Mr. Dan,¡± the receptionist said, her tone formal. The contempt in her eyes was quite palpable. ¡°My name is Qin Youxuan. I am the heiress of Qin Group. I have a private matter to discuss with Mr. Dan. Could you please notify him for me? I think he should be the one to decide whether to see me or not,¡± she said, her tone neither servile nor overbearing. Beautiful eyes, radiating with pride. A bit more wildness than typical wealthy daughters. ¡°¡­¡± The receptionist was silenced and her face grew even uglier. ¡°I can only get through to the secretary¡¯s office for you.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± A graceful smile bloomed on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, stunningly beautiful. ¡°What? Let here up?¡­ Okay, I got it.¡± The receptionist hung up the phone in shock. And when she looked up, her face hadpletely changed, greeting Qin with a smile. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Dan¡¯s office is on the top floor. The elevator on the left can take you directly there. The earlier confusion was just a misunderstanding, I hope you won¡¯t mind.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips curled up slightly,posing a faint smile. The moment she turned around, the hint of a smile on Yuewan¡¯s lips faded. Why did she feel like amb walking into the lion¡¯s den? ¡°Ding¡ª¡ª¡± The elevator arrived. Her hand holding the bag tightened, and she stepped out of the elevator. The spacious top floor office area was quiet. The sound of her high heels clicking on the floor echoed particrly crisply. The clean and open design style, the semi-open European-style office, all show the office owner¡¯s supremacy. Just as Qin Youxuan stepped out of the elevator, she saw the receptionist for the president¡¯s office area stand up, ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Dan¡¯s office is thest one on the right.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan was just approaching the door when it swung open from inside. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Dan is waiting for you inside.¡± Yao saw the figure standing outside the door and released a friendly smile. He stepped aside to let her in, then turned around and left. And brought the door closed behind him. Hearing the sound of the door closing, Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves tightened, and she instinctively looked towards the man in the office. Dan Hanjie was sitting at the broad office desk, looking at an open document on the table. The faint light from the window behind him spilled onto him, enveloping him in a serene glow. His beautiful features were entuated by the backlighting, casting intermittently alluring and profound shadows on his well-chiseled side profile. Qin Youxuan was taken aback for a moment, her fingernail digging into her palm. This was the second time she was captivated by this man. She knew him well, yet she always had an inexplicable sense of familiarity¡­ ¡°Seen enough?¡± Dan Hanjie lifted his head from the document, urately catching Qin Youxuan¡¯s lingering gaze and amiably smirked. He tossed the pen in his hand to the side, leaned his tall, imposing figure back on the chair, andzily swept his captivating eyes over Qin Youxuan¡¯s startled face, exuding an indefinable allure. ¡°¡­¡± Swallowing hard, Qin Youxuan was unsure of what to say. Just yesterday she had brazenly rejected his proposition, and today she was here seeking his help. She could not help but feel a little pathetic. However, the only possible eyewitness at Zhi Shang would probably be Dan Hanjie, dare to speak up. In order to win thewsuit, she had no choice but to give it a try. Seeking Dan Hanjie¡¯s help was far better than lowering her head to the wily old man of Chuangmei Enterprise. With that thought, Qin Youxuan calmed down, ¡°I know this is presumptuous, but I hope to borrow a bit of your precious time.¡± Chapter 14: I Can Help You If You Want Chapter 14: I Can Help You If You Want Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°I only need three minutes.¡± Fearing he would refuse, Qin Youxuan quickly added another sentence. ¡°Are you sure you can finish within three minutes? I don¡¯t mind giving you a few more minutes, or perhaps we shouldmunicate in a different way.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed and his lips parted slightly. ¡°¡­Wha¡­What do you mean?¡± ¡°You want me to be your witness, to help you use the president of Chuangmei?¡± Dan Hanjie stood up from the chair, straightened his suit, and began walking towards her. He backed Qin Youxuan step by step until she was against the door, looking down at her from a height. He smirked, ¡°What makes you think I will help you?¡± ¡°Yo¡­You know?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Actually, I think you understand that I acted in self-defense because he made the first move. The man in front of her pressed closer, Qin Youxuan was now fully against the door, her slender body against the hard wood, with nowhere to go. Her pretty face was slightly flushed, and the mature, musky scent of the man filled her breath, making it hard to breathe. ¡°So what? What does that have to do with me?¡± ¡°Perhaps you do not know, even though Chuangmei is notrge, it still holds a significant position in the industry. The Dan Group has many cooperative projects with them. What benefits would I gain from offending them? Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s to uphold justice and fairness. Business people are ruthless, and so is Qin Mo.¡± After Dan Hanjie finished speaking, he looked at her with an expression that suggested, ¡®how could you be so naive.¡¯ His gaze made Qin Youxuan¡¯s frustration boil over. How could she think that seeking help from this man would be better than conceding to the wily old man at Chuangmei? This man was even worse than the wily old man! Qin Youxuan gripped her bag tightly, took a deep breath, and turned around to leave. ¡°Wait. ¡± With a slight raise of his hand, Dan Hanjie easily pinned her against the door, ¡°I can help you¡­ But¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him with confusion. His attitude changed too quickly, scrambling her reactions. Dan Hanjie nced at her, one hand against the door, he lowered his eyes, leaned in close to her face, a wicked smile on his lips, ¡°Do you remember my proposal? Be my woman, and we can avoid all the hassle of going to court.¡± ¡°I remember, but I hope Mr. Dan also remembers my answer, ¡®in your dreams!!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were aze with fury. She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, as if she would love nothing more than to tear him apart. Seeing her reaction, Dan Hanjieughed as expected, ¡°Such a wildcat, showing her ws so quickly.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned even paler. If she hasn¡¯t realized by now that this man doesn¡¯t intend to help her but to take advantage of her, then she¡¯s been wasting her life. Qin Youxuan took deep calming breaths, restraining herself from pping the smirk off his face. She was already facing assault charges; she couldn¡¯t act impulsively now. She turned around, reaching for the door handle ¨C as soon as she moved, a coldughed echoed from behind her. ¡°Do you think you can juste and go as you please here?¡± Qin Youxuan paused, ¡°What do you mean?¡± Her nerves tingled as she forcefully turned the handle ¨C it didn¡¯t budge. Qin Youxuan bit her lip, her eyes glowering at him, ¡°What are you trying to do? Uwfully detaining someone, I can sue you!¡± Chapter 15: You Can Try Chapter 15: You Can Try Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Ever since she had stepped into Dan Group, she felt like she had been making one stupid decision after another! Including trying to persuade this sinister man in front of her to help. ¡°Suit yourself.¡± The amusement in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes was more prominent. He casually pocketed his hands, turned, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, his enchanting eyes overlooking the whole Fico City. Qin Youxuan had a lump in her throat. She rummaged through her bag to find her phone, ¡°I¡¯ll say this once. Let me go, or I¡¯ll call the police.¡± ¡°You can try.¡± She was still so naive. In Fico City, who would dare to stop him from holding someone? Qin Youxuan red at him, despite guessing the oue, she still dialed the emergency call. ¡°Hello, police? I want to report¡­ As soon as she hung up, the phone on the desk rang. It was his call. ¡°I¡¯ve called the police. If you let me go now, there¡¯s still time.¡± Qin Youxuan was keenly watching his every move. The man walked leisurely and gracefully, his tall figure radiated a natural-born nobility and pride. Each step seemed to tread upon hearts. At sight of the caller ID on the phone, he smirked, flicking a look at Qin Youxuan. Just one look, and she felt a sense of dread she couldn¡¯t articte. As if not embarrassing her enough, Dan Hanjie picked up the phone and deliberately put it on speaker. ¡°Director Li.¡¯ ¡°Mr. Jie, I just received a distress call. Someone is being held in your office. I thought I¡¯d give you a heads-up¡­ ¡°That¡¯s right! I¡¯m the one who called the police. I¡¯m reporting Dan Hanjie for uwful detainment!¡± Rushing to his desk, Qin Youxuan leaned on the table, shouting into the phone ¡°I¡¯m telling you, you better send someone here quickly! If anything happens to me, I¡¯ll be sure to fileints all the way up thedder until you lose your job!¡± No sooner had she finished her call than the Director personally called Dan Hanjie. Taking the hint from this, she felt no need to further ask. ¡°Mr. Jie, you have to¡­ ¡± Director Li hesitated slightly. ¡°Director Li, don¡¯t worry. My woman can be a bit tempestuous. Sorry to have troubled you. I¡¯ll discipline her.¡± Dan Hanjie gave a sidelong nce at Qin Youxuan, who hadpletely lost her temper, and coolly replied. ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good! I will not disturb Mr. Jie¡¯s domestic affairs unnecessarily.¡± The call ended before Qin Youxuan had a chance to respond. Dan Hanjie tossed the phone onto the table, chuckling darkly. ¡°Won¡¯t cry until you see your coffin.¡± He liked her rash yet naive demeanor. Knowing full well that backing down was the best solution, yet she adamantly refused to bow to anyone. He was resolved to break her pride and soften her edges, bit by bit. Staring in disbelief at the darkened phone screen, Qin Youxuan wanted to confirm if there was any call history. She had to be hearing things. She must have¡­ Catching the mocking smile ying at his lips, Qin Youxuan felt her anger rush to her head, her hands clenched into fists. Shortly thereafter, she thought of something and slowly smiled again. Her beautiful face and wild eyes ¡ª every frown and smile were capable of enchanting men. Especially now, with no trace of reluctance in her smile, Qin Youxuan seemed to radiate a sense of pleasantness. She seductively positioned herself onto his desk, leaned forward and looked down at him meaningfully. Her long, straight legs were unblemished and deemed wless, even up-close. Her lips curled into a teasing smile, slowly uttering, ¡°It¡¯s not my first time anymore.. Are you still interested?¡± Chapter 16: It’s Useless Even If You Go Chapter 16: It¡¯s Useless Even If You Go Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios She stretched out her hand and grabbed his tie, drawing her delicate face nearer to him, ready to see the disappointment on his face. Even if the man ims not to care, isn¡¯t he fixated on that barrier in his heart? While she did not feel that losing that barrier would bring about life-or-death consequences, giving it away absentmindedly to a stranger did make her feel ufortable. But today, things seemed not so bad. Being able to witness this aloof man¡¯s dejection personally, she suddenly felt that losing that barrier was not a bad thing after all. Having made up her mind, the smile at the corners of her lips became more radiant and captivating. But Qin Youxuan waited and watched, yet there was not a single change in Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression. Wait! It looks like he is smiling. However, that almost imperceptible smirk gave her chills. ¡°Do you think I care?¡± Hanjie stared deeply into her eyes, capturing every minute change in her expression. She gasped in surprise, ckening her grip on his tie and attempting to step back. He stood up, mimicking her posture as he leaned forward, arms propped on the office desk, trapping her petite figure in front of him. His thin, sensuous lips curled into a smirk, eyebrows raised. ¡°Do I look like a man whocks virgins?¡± Moreover, he was more aware than anyone else of whether she was one or not. Audacious of her to try to deter him with such a reason. Qin Youxuan swallowed, feeling suffocated by his closeness. The overpowering pressure made it hard for her to breathe. She moved subconsciously to step back but bumped into his arm behind her. She was about to push him away when he spoke again. ¡°Did you not understand? I said, I don¡¯t care whether or not you are a virgin. What I¡¯m more interested in is when we¡­did it for the first time.¡± His wicked tone and bewitching face invaded herplexion, their noses almost touching. In her every breath, she was innundated with his masculine musk. Intense andden with dominating intent. Her nerves clenched, quickly pushing him away. She grabbed her bag, jumped over the desk,pletely ignoring her disheveled skirt, and quickly retreated to the door. ¡°Besides intimidation and coercion, can¡¯t you think of a better way? What¡¯s the difference between you and that lecherous old man from Chuangmei? No, you¡¯re worse than him. At least he isn¡¯t as shameless as you are!¡± she retorted, watching him warily. ¡°Shameless? Have you not heard I¡¯m also a lowlife?¡± Dan Hanjie, cloaked in a dangerous smile, gradually moved closer to her. ¡°You want to leave? Fine, I¡¯ll let you leave, but if you want toe back in again, you have to take off your clothes first.¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, ring at him indignantly, too angry to say a word. She had never met such a brazen man before. With a ¡°click¡±, the automatic lock on the door was disengaged. Qin Youxuan stayed bbergasted for a moment, not even giving him another nce as she left in a hurry with her bag. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin has left.¡± After quite a while, Yao entered pushing the door open, reporting respectfully. ¡°I saw that.¡± The grand silhouette of the man leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window, a ss of red wine in his hand, his enchanting eyesmitted to the woman who just left the skyscraper. A captivating gleam of conquest shone in his gaze. Yao approached him and likewise saw Qin Youxuan get into her car and then drive off quickly. Seeing the direction she was heading, Yao thought for a moment, ¡°Do you think Miss Qin is going to the hospital? The address of Chuangmei¡¯s president should be in thewyer¡¯s letter.¡± Dan Hanjie faintly closed his eyes, ncing sideways at Yao. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mr. Jie. Even if she goes, it will be in vain without your orders..¡± Chapter 17 - 17 Seems Like I Came at the Wrong Time Chapter 17: Seems Like I Came at the Wrong Time Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Youxuan was aimlessly driving around the streets, and in the end, she parked near the hospital. She got out of the car, bought a bouquet of flowers from a nearby shop, then returned to her car. She started the car and drove into the parking lot of the hospital¡¯s inpatient department. Unable to find evidence proving her self-defense, she had to bow her head, however unwilling, to prevent the situation from worsening. Qin Youxuan, bouquet in hand, arrived at the inpatient department¡¯s front desk and confirmed Chuangmei CEO Chen Chuang¡¯s room number. She quickly rode the elevator to his floor. Looking up at the VIP hospital room in front of her, a cold, mocking smile tugged at her lips. She had been careful in her attack, merely aiming to blow things out of proportion and involve the police. There was no risk to his life. Theoretically, such a minor injury wouldn¡¯t even result in a concussion, and he could be discharged immediately after getting bandaged up. However, they put up such a big fuss and he even stayed in the hospital. It was all for collecting evidence to falsely use her of assault. Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, suppressing all her emotions before knocking on the door. ¡°Didn¡¯t they just check on me? How many times do you need to check in a day! You¡¯ll diagnose me to be ill even if there¡¯s nothing wrong. It¡¯s annoying!¡± Before Qin Youxuan could push open the door and enter, someone inside was already hurling curses. Wearing a forced smile, she opened the door and walked in. ¡°Mr. Chen, I apologize for disturbing you. It seems I picked a bad time to visit and upset you?¡± Qin Youxuan sneaked a peek at the stunned Chuangmei CEO, and the two bodyguards standing beside him. As if unbothered by Chen Chuang¡¯s astonishment, she teasingly ran her fingers through her long, sexy hair and ced the bouquet she brought into a vase. The gaze behind her was impolitely fixed on her, bold and incredibly disrespectful. Through a few simple actions, Qin Youxuan almost couldn¡¯t control herself and wanted to rush to the wily old man and p him across the face again. ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re quite sensible foring to apologize. How is it, have you received mywyer¡¯s letter yet? I¡¯m telling you, if I want to sue you, no one can protect you! ¡± The moment Chen Chuang saw Qin Youxuan willingly walking into the lion¡¯s den, his eyes lit up. He shooed the bodyguards away with a wave of his hand. His lewd gaze traveled over her partly opened blouse. He was captivated by herst night, even though it was only a fleeting glimpse. This time, under the broad daylight, Qin Youxuan was right before his eyes. Not only did he not find her beauty diminished, but he felt an irresistible urge towards her. She seemed like an ordinary woman from the night scene who became arrogant by relying on her good looks. Little did he expect her to be the daughter of the Qin Group. No wonder her temper carried a distinct vor of nobility. Chen Chuang fixated on Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes and his understanding deepened¡­ ¡°Mr. Chen, you sure know how to joke. Last night¡¯s incident was clearly a misunderstanding. I just came back to the country and didn¡¯t know who you were, and I was so tense that I attacked you out of self-defense.¡± Qin Youxuan stated her facts with humility, but her gaze carried obvious contempt when looking at Chen Chuang. However, he was too self-satisfied to notice. ¡°Hmph, self-defense? I think you should be looking out for yourself now. We¡¯re all smart people here; stop ying games with me!¡± Chen Chuang grabbed her wrist and pulled her towards him, wearing ascivious smile. ¡°You¡¯re here because you hope that I withdraw theint, right? The Qin Family is already dealing with all the scandals, and the rumors regarding the illegitimate child returning home are buzzing around.. If you get involved in awsuit at this time, I suspect you¡¯d stand to lose even more, wouldn¡¯t you?¡± Chapter 18 - 18 It was me who made people do it Chapter 18: It was me who made people do it Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°If you¡¯re smart, you¡¯ll keep mepany tonight. Maybe, if I¡¯m in a good mood, we can forget all about this!¡± As Mr. Chen spoke, his hand was already rudely wandering to Qin Youxuan¡¯s waist. ¡°Mr. Chen, please show some respect!¡± Qin Youxuan pushed his hand away and stepped back. ¡°As I said before, Mr. Chen made the first move on mest night. I only defended myself out of desperation. I came here today out of concern for your condition. Mr. Chen, you are a married man, you¡¯d better behave. Otherwise, I, I¡­¡± As she spoke, Qin Youxuan¡¯s attitude softened, and she lowered her head slightly. Her unspeakable vulnerability provoked sympathy. Seeing her like this, Chen Chuang was ted. ¡°Why mention that faded old woman? She¡¯s a sore sight. Don¡¯t worry. If you¡¯re with me, I guarantee that the Qin Family¡¯s affairs will be my affairs. No one will be able to steal the Qin Family¡¯s wealth from you!¡± ¡°But¡­ ¡± Qin Youxuan kept her head down, unable to respond. In the surveince room. ¡°Mr. Jie, it seems Miss Qin might agree to Chen Chuang¡¯s terms.¡± Yao nced at the man sitting in front of the monitor, whose eyes were growing darker by the minute, and raised an eyebrow. ¡°A cornered cat could even bite a man. Seeing her so obedient isn¡¯t something I¡¯m used to.¡± The man¡¯s seductive gaze scanned the crestfallen Qin Youxuan on the screen, drawing a sinister smile on his face. He casually raised his hand, ying with the pinky ring on his left hand. ¡°Do you need me to intervene?¡± ¡°No need, I want to see what she¡¯s nning to do.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly cut him off, shifting his gaze back to the monitor, focusing intently on the woman in the frame, eyes narrowed. ¡°What other objections do you have? I¡¯m telling you, even if you tell the whole world that I molested you first, no one would believe you. Aren¡¯t you curious about why the lobby surveince at Zhi Shang broke down so conveniently? I¡¯ll tell you now, I arranged it. If you want me to drop the charges, you have to sell yourself to me. There¡¯s no other way!¡± Annoyed by the tantalizing beauty in front of him but unable to touch her, Chen Chuang had lost his patience. He lunged at Qin Youxuan as soon as the words left his mouth. Anticipating his movement, Qin Youxuan swiftly dodged his hand. She suddenly raised her head; her proud eyes filled withughter, the vulnerable demeanor from before waspletely gone. ¡°Mr. Chen, I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m not interested in your offer. Also, out of care for you, I¡¯d like to remind you that people who constantly y with fire will eventually get burned. I heard that Chuangmei¡¯s prosperity can be attributed to your wife¡¯s family. Your actions might make your wife feel cold.¡± Qin Youxuan sneered and looked at the wily old man in front of her, barely able to resist taking off her high heels and bashing him until he¡¯s bloody. Despite being married, he was still flirting around, acting like a sex machine? Just over forty years old and already bald, probably due to excessive indulgence in his desires. Because of her mother¡¯s tragic death, Qin Youxuan had always hated men who fooled around behind their wives¡¯ backs. Now, facing one, her fury was uncontroble. ¡°This conversation isn¡¯t going anywhere. I came here out of goodwill to see you, Mr. Chen. Apparently, I misunderstood. I¡¯ll take my leave now, hoping never to meet again.¡± Qin Youxuan pulled back her hand, picked up her bag, and elegantly stepped out of the ward under the astonished gaze of Mr. Chen. ¡°Qin Youxuan, I warn you, if you dare to walk out of that door today, I will make sure you end up behind bars! Even if you strip naked and crawl into my bed, don¡¯t think I¡¯ll touch you!¡± Chapter 19 - 19 Don’t Come Over Chapter 19: Don¡¯t Come Over Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Much obliged for your kind words, Mr. Chen, however, who will end up rotting in jail is still up in the air!¡± Qin Youxuan waved her hand and arrogantly strode away. Hearing the sound of a vase shattering behind her, a smirk formed at the corners of her mouth. She swiftly moved to the side of the hallway and pushed the elevator button. She reached into her bag for the recording device, a smile spreading from the corners of her eyes to her eyebrows. She was certain she could finally bring this wily old man down! As the elevator¡¯s number remained unchanged for a long while, Qin Youxuan furrowed her brows. In the ward, Chen Chuang was busy smashing everything within his reach. He called hiswyer to prepare awsuit, but after calming down, something struck him. ¡°Quick! Stop that little bitch! She might have a recorder on her!¡± Sessful businessmen are invariably careful. Qin Youxuan had suddenly appeared at his doorstep, her attitude having undergone aplete 180-degree shift. Upon closer consideration, he realized something was off. ¡°Have someone wait at the hospital exit immediately. If she escapes today, you¡¯re all fired!¡± Chen Chuang kicked the foot of the bed hard, causing him to gasp in pain. ncing at the stunned bodyguards, he roared, ¡°What are you standing around for? Get after her!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The bodyguards hurried after her. Qin Youxuan, noticing the elevator still stuck at the same floor and the bodyguards rushing out of the ward, silently cursed her luck. Unable to wait for the lift, she quickly pushed open the fire door and dashed towards the staircase. ¡°There she is, chase her!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Upon seeing the bodyguards catching up, Qin Youxuan clutched her bag, removed her high heels, and ran barefoot down the stairs. Within moments, she was intercepted. ¡°Hand it over.¡± A bodyguard stretched out his hand, his eyes fixated on Qin Youxuan¡¯s bag, closing in on her step by step. Another wasmunicating with the rest of their crew through a walkie-talkie. Soon after, a phone rang. ¡°Mr. Chen said to bring her as well. Daring to deceive Mr. Chen? She is in for a treat!¡± the bodyguard sneered, ncing at Qin Youxuan backing away, clenching his fists, ready to make a move. ¡°None of youe closer, or else I¡¯ll jump from here!¡± Qin Youxuan, clutching her bag, leaned against the window of the stairwell, her body halfway out of the window. The two bodyguards exchanged nces and paused. However, they quickly resumed their advance. They were sure she wouldn¡¯t dare to jump. The moment they reached out to pull her back, Qin Youxuan, who had been perfectly motionless, suddenly swung her bag with full force at the bodyguards, turning quickly towards the stairwell entrance. The bodyguard rummaged through the bag non-stop. ¡°There is no recorder, she still has it! Chase her!¡± After finally reaching the stairwell, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t even catch her breath before bumping into another group of bodyguards chasing her from below, leaving her nowhere to go. They quickly apprehended her. The recorder was found in her pocket. ¡°p!¡± A vicious pnded on her face. ¡°Not able to run anymore?¡± The bodyguard whom she had attacked with her bag became furious and pped her across the face. Just as he was about to deliver a second p, his wrist was gripped and suddenly twisted with considerable force. A heart-rending scream emanated from the bodyguard who initiated the attack. Qin Youxuan, dazed by the p she had just received, heard the sound of bones breaking and lifting her head, her eyes met a pair of charming, bewitching eyes¡­. Chapter 20: Not Very Capable? Chapter 20: Not Very Capable? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Dan Hanjie stood less than three meters away from her, his slender eyes slightly lifted. Seeing the handprint on her face, his eyes tightened, and he nced at Yao. Understanding immediately, Yao grabbed the bodyguard who had just attacked Qin Youxuan, twisted his hand backwards, and a horrific cry followed. The man passed out immediately. Needless to say, that hand waspletely ruined. The remaining bodyguards, realising the situation, attempted to step forward, but Yao took out a gun from his waist and yed with it coldly, ¡°Who dares toy a hand on Mr. Jie?¡± ¡°J-Jie¡­ Mr. Jie¡­¡± The bodyguards looked at each other, lifted their injuredrade, and disappeared immediately. Qin Youxuan leaned against the wall, her head down, shoulders slightly trembling. Her face was hidden, but instinctively, it seemed like she was crying. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze softened, feeling a tightness in his chest. ¡°Thought you were pretty clever, huh? You even thought to record everything, so why can¡¯t you run away?¡± He walked over to Qin Youxuan, grabbed her chin, forcing her to lift her head. His tone was fierce, filled with a hint of anger he didn¡¯t even know where it came from. Staring into Qin Youxuan¡¯s clear cat-like eyes, he was left speechless. Her eyes were crystal clear, the pupils were like top-tier ck opals. Under the faint light, they were even more lustrous and mesmerizing. Her long eyshes fluttered slightly, like miniature brushes tickling the heart, and the faint upturn of her lips showed no sign of crying at all. He was overthinking! Dan Hanjie stared at the handprint on her face, silent for a long while. Qin Youxuan, on the other hand, was only stunned for a moment before she gave a wry smile, ¡°Thank you!¡± ¡°Hiss¡ª When she grimaced, the pain from the wound on her face made her gasp. Ignoring Dan Hanjie¡¯s unusual look, she bent down to pick up the fallen recorder and her bag. Though she¡¯d been pped, the recorder was still intact. With this evidence in hand, she¡¯d resolved the malicious injury issue. Any way you looked at it, it was something to be happy about. So, apart from the initial shock, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t show any of the sadness or anger Dan Hanjie had expected. His gaze narrowed as he looked her up and down. Without a doubt, Qin Youxuan was beautiful, but not the most beautiful woman he¡¯d seen. Dan Hanjie could have any woman he wanted, yet there was never one like her: wild and untamed. The defiant glint in her cat-like eyes could inadvertently ignite a man¡¯s desire to conquer. ¡°Um, if there is nothing else, I¡¯ll leave first!¡± Qin Youxuan picked up her stuff, eager to back up things at thew firm. What if that despicable Chen Chuang returned to snatch her stuff after Dan Hanjie left? ¡°I did you such a big favor, and you¡¯re going to dismiss me with just a thank you?¡± ¡°How about I treat you to a meal then?¡± Qin Youxuan tentatively asked. Either way, she wouldn¡¯t agree to be his woman. She was certain of this. If she wanted to fight for her inheritance, she would never sell herself short. Her mother in heaven would be heartbroken if she did. ¡°Sure.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her shimmering eyes, a smile tugged at the corner of his lips, giving an improbable answer. Qin Youxuan was stunned. She had asked him rather casually, without a shred of sincerity, and he actually agreed? Seeing that he had no intention of joking, Qin Youxuan agreed, ¡°I have something to do today, let¡¯s do it another day. I¡¯ll contact you.¡± With that, she waved her hand and slipped away.. Chapter 21: I Won’t Touch It, It’s Dirty! Chapter 21: I Won¡¯t Touch It, It¡¯s Dirty! Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Dan Hanjie watched her until her lovely figure disappeared at the stairway entrance. His eyes gradually revealed a hint of cold aggression, his lips slightly parted, ¡°Prepare the acquisition n, within a month, I want Chuangmei to cease to exist, besides, I don¡¯t want to hear a word about Qin Youxuan maliciously injuring someone.¡± The cat he intended to tame, he very much disliked other men coveting. ¡°Yes.¡± After Qin Youxuan left the hospital, she did not dare to dally on the road, she drove directly to a prestigious audio identification agency, made a backup of the content of the audio recorder, and then left it for the original sound identification. In the end, she took the audio recorder back to the office. She handed over the original audio to Tang Nian. Only after she had done all this, did she drive back to the Qin family mansion. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re back.¡± The steward greeted her respectfully. ¡°Mhm, what is this?¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the parcel in the steward¡¯s hand, narrowing her eyes. ¡°This is Mrs. Lan¡¯s parcel. It just arrived, and I was about to take it in.¡± The steward politely replied and nodded, stepping aside to let Qin Youxuan pass. ¡°Jin Lan¡¯s parcel?¡± Qin Youxuan pursed her lips, her eyes resting on the object in the steward¡¯s hand. As soon as that woman entered the Qin Family, she behaved as though she had climbed onto a golden branch, all her living expenses were of the highest standard, when did she start buying things online? Qin Youxuan involuntarily raised an eyebrow, taking an extra nce at the parcel in the steward¡¯s hand. A hint of suspicion shed in her eyes. ¡°Oh, our dear Miss is back. You¡¯ve been busy since early morning, your dad wanted to have breakfast with you but you were nowhere to be found. He went to thepany in a huff. Some people, they¡¯re just so unfilial!¡± The moment Jin Lan saw Qin Youxuan, she immediately disyed her beautifully manicured hand in front of her eyes, casually belittling her. Qin Youxuan took a quick nce at her hypocritical face, slightly narrowing her eyes. Ever since her dear father had a illegitimate child, he had never intentionally ate a meal with her. Not to mention waiting for her and getting so angry that he couldn¡¯t eat. That woman clearly saw her leave in the morning, and now she is saying these things. There¡¯s no need to ask, Qin Youxuan knew that she didn¡¯t hesitate to cause discord between them. ¡°If you have the energy to belittle me, you¡¯d better think about how to mourn your extravagant life that you¡¯ve stolen, once I kick you out!¡± Qin Youxuan brushed away the hand waving in front of her eyes, took off her shoes, and walked inside. Jin Lan was taken aback, her face growing green and then purple with anger. But with house staff around, she couldn¡¯t throw a tantrum. Secretly grinding her teeth. ¡°Isn¡¯t this my parcel? Why nobody told me about it when it arrived?¡± ¡°Madam, it arrived just now. I was about to bring it in when I ran into Miss.¡± The steward exined respectfully, seeming a little at a loss against Jin Lan¡¯s temper. ¡°Miss?¡± Upon hearing this, Jin Lan thought that Qin Youxuan had touched her parcel, her face changing. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me with that guilty conscience. I won¡¯t even touch your stuff, it disgusts me!¡± Qin Youxuan shot her a nce, then turned to return to her own room. Jin Lan, who always quarreled with her whenever Qin MO was not present, was unusually silent this time, she just coldly watched Qin Youxuan enter her room, secretly gripping the parcel bag tighter. Her phoenix eyes glinted with a poisonous light. Qin Youxuan had been busy for the most part of the day and was already so exhausted that she could hardly stand straight. Once back in her room, she threw her bag on the sofa, and snuggled in as well.. Chapter 22: She Must Be Hallucinating Chapter 22: She Must Be Hallucinating Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Buzz, buzz¡ª¡± Before she could catch her breath, the phone in her purse began ringing. ¡°Mr. Tang.¡± ¡°Xuan, good news, the intiff has voluntarily withdrawn thewsuit. Chen Chuang ims that this was all a misunderstanding. If you don¡¯t mind, he¡¯s willing to personally invite you for a meal as an apology.¡± The voice on the other end of the call carried a not of relief. Not having to go to court was indeed the best resolution. ¡°At least he has some self-awareness. If he actually caused a scene, who knows who¡¯d be out of luck once his wife finds out about his behavior!¡± A hint of azy smile curled on the corner of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth. ¡°That¡¯s true, but if the conversation recorded on the tape were to be exposed, Chen Chuang would certainly lose face. However, you too would be pushed by the media into the limelight. It would be doing harm without benefiting yourself. ¡± Qin Youxuan leaned against the couch, contemting the contents of the audio recording. She really didn¡¯t want to let such a piece of scum off the hook so easily! But considering her situation, she had no choice but to suck it up. ¡°Mr. Tang, I understand what you mean. I ept the settlement. But as for his meal, let him eat it by himself. I¡¯m afraid I would end up spitting my food at him if I dined with someone of his character.¡¯ ¡°You, this stubborn temperament of yours ispletely unlike your mother¡¯s¡­¡± Tang Nian teased with augh, but he abruptly stopped halfway and cleared his throat, ¡°Alright, I will handle the rest.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mr. Tang.¡± Qin Youxuan held her phone, her facial expression turning quite gloomy due to Tang Nian¡¯sst statement. Was there something wrong with being stubborn? Was she supposed to be like her mother, always yielding and tolerating, until she could no longer stand the rumors and nders, and was driven tomit suicide? Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, suppressing the bitter taste welling up in her heart. Just as she was about to toss her phone on the table, the screen lit up again. It was an unknown number. Qin Youxuan hesitated for a moment. She had just returned to the country and changed her number, which she only received days ago. Aside from Ning Yanan and a few major shareholders of Qin Group, no one else knew this number. How could she be receiving a call from an unknown number? She hesitated before finally pressing the answer button. ¡°Six o¡¯clock, Ying Shui Pavilion, VIP room one. Come by yourself.¡± With a click, the call ended. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t get to utter a single word. She couldn¡¯t help but blurt out an expletive, ¡°Freak!¡± She threw the phone on the table, stood up from the couch, grabbed her robe, and went into the bathroom. She took a cold shower, then picked up a towel to dry her hair before leaving. Just as she crawled into bed and reached for the nket, she caught sight of the phone lying on the table out of the corner of her eye. Something suddenly shed through her mind. She abruptly sat up, rushed over to the table, picked up her phone, and dialed back the previous number. The call connected. It wasn¡¯t a scam call. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. After waiting for what seemed like forever, no one picked up the call. Qin Youxuan exhaled a breath she had been holding in, reassuring herself that she must have gotten it wrong. Just as she was about to end the call, someone picked up on the other end. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie is in a meeting and cannot answer the call. Is there anything you would like me to pass on to him? I am Mr. Jie¡¯s special assistant, you can call me Yao.¡± The voice from the other end of the call was crisp and clear. ¡® Qin Youxuan waspletely stunned, staring in disbelief at her phone screen, thinking she was hallucinating. After what seemed like an eternity, she finally found her voice, ¡°How does Dan Hanjie have my number?!¡± Chapter 23: The Strong Aura of a Monster Chapter 23: The Strong Aura of a Monster Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Ying Shui Pavilion, Suite One. Qin Youxuan stood at the entrance, taking deep breaths repeatedly. After finishing her call, she hastily dove into her bed and slept soundly, hoping she would wake up to find it all a dream. Unexpectedly, when she woke up, the call record on her phone was still there, defiantly. Qin Youxuan finally epted the reality: she had truly been beseeched! Looking at the time, it was exactly six o¡¯clock. It was at this moment she pushed open the door to the suite and stepped in. ¡°Yao?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at the man in front of her and slightly raised her eyebrows. It seemed that this man, who always followed Dan Hanjie, was introducing himself as so. Yao nodded, ¡°Miss Qin, please have a seat first. Mr. Jie has been dyed by some matters, he will be a littlete.¡± If he was so busy, he didn¡¯t have to push her urgently into treating him to a meal. She truly wouldn¡¯t mind defaulting on the promise, she really wouldn¡¯t. She had only mentioned it casually, but who knew he would act so quickly? The hand gripping her purse tightened as Qin Youxuan contemted whether she should make up an excuse, pay the bill, and leave. This was a high-end restaurant, but idents could always ur. Dan Hanjie had never hidden his ambitions. If she wasn¡¯t careful, she¡¯d be the foolish one. She had agreed to treat him to a meal. Once she paid for the meal, her obligations were fulfilled, there was no need to dine together. ¡°Mr. Jie, pleasee in.¡± Before her thoughts could be actions, the carved door of the suite was pushed open. Dan Hanjie, inrge strides, entered the restaurant under the fawning greeting of the restaurant manager. Upon spotting Qin Youxuan standing there, not yet seated, his wicked eyes narrowed. The man¡¯s imposing aura pulled the tension in the room down instantly. The pure handcrafted Armani suit he wore outlined his tall and statuesque figure, making him incredibly captivating. A handsome face with deep set features, a pair of bewitching eyes gave off an indescribable sly charm, akin to being eyed by a cheetah. He waved, signalling the manager to leave. He then sauntered towards Qin Youxuan. Every move he made exuded an indescribable noble air. This man, although he looked like a god, his eyes held a devilish charm, a bewitching presence that could snatch away someone¡¯s soul at any moment! Qin Youxuan held her breath unconsciously. Staring at the man walking towards her, who was inspecting her up and down without uttering a word, his sensual thin lips curled up. ¡°You¡¯re looking more and more like a cat.¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback and looked at herself. A white neutral shirt, the hem of which was tied into a bow, paired with the currently trending mini skirt. Her long legs, encased in ck stockings, were irresistibly alluring. Her long, slightly curled hair was chic but also had a dash of feminine coyness. Although she was not decked out, she was presentable enough to step out. How was she looking like a cat? Your whole family are cats! Qin Youxuan muttered in her mind and ignored the man¡¯s inspecting gaze. She directly pulled the chair out and sat down, picking up the menu to order food. Yao furrowed his brows, about to stop her when he saw Dan Hanjie giving him a cold nce. He promptly closed his mouth. ¡°Since I made the offer, why don¡¯t you order?¡± After briefly scanning the menu, Qin Youxuan shut it and pushed it towards Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie, who had just taken off his coat and sat down, seeing the menu slid to him by Youxuan, raised an eyebrow and looked at her. ¡°Honestly, I just returned to the country and this ce seems to be newly opened, right? I¡¯ve never been here before. If I order, I¡¯m afraid you might not be satiated.¡± The corner of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth curled up, with her smile her eyes became sparkling clear with a dash of mischief¡­ Chapter 24: Accommodating the Guest, Can ‘t be Wrong, Right? Chapter 24: Amodating the Guest, Can ¡®t be Wrong, Right? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Since she had offered to treat him, she should let him order, right? After all, the host should amodate the guest¡¯s needs, right? Dan Hanjie looked at her, a glint of mischief in his eyes. He picked up the menu without sparing it a nce, and set it aside. With a wave of his hand, Yao went outside. Soon, the restaurant manager came over. ¡°Are you sure you want me to order?¡± Dan Hanjie cast a meaningful nce at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. I¡¯m not picky.¡± Qin Youxuan generously nodded her head, thinking he was worried about her dietary preferences, and quickly reassured him to order whatever he desired. Dan Hanjie smirked, his eyes gleaming wickedly. He tapped on the table, then rattled off a string of dishes. ¡® By the end of it, Qin Youxuan felt like a deer in the headlights. There were only two of them, three including his assistant. Why did it feel like he was ordering for a full-blown banquet? And why did all the dishes he ordered sound so unfamiliar to her? She had just looked through the menu, none of the dishes he ordered were on the list¡­ Qin Youxuan looked at the restaurant manager in confusion, expecting him to apologize and tell Dan Hanjie that they didn¡¯t have the dishes he ordered. Against her expectations, the manager didn¡¯t interrupt Dan Hanjie at all. Instead, he kept bowing and nodding to Hanjie, scribbling down the names of the dishes,pletely oblivious to Qin Youxuan¡¯s stupefaction. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start with these.¡± ¡® Qin Youxuan lost her voice. He ordered enough food for ten people. What did he mean by ¡®start with these¡¯? What else did he want to eat?! ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie, please wait a moment. I will instruct the chefs to begin preparations immediately.¡± The manager replied with the utmost respect before leaving. ¡°Are you sure you want to order that much? There¡¯s no way we three could finish all of it!¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but protest as soon as the manager left the room. Having just returned to the room, Yao heard her and politely corrected her, ¡°Miss Qin, it¡¯s just you and Mr. Jie. I¡¯ve already eaten.¡± ¡°Just the two of us?!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in shock. She stared at her own two fingers. You would need two pigs to finish all this food! ¡°Who said I was going to finish all this?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her casually, picking up a napkin and elegantly draping it over his legs. ¡°If you¡¯re not going to finish it, why did you order so much?¡± Qin Youxuan eximed. Even though she could afford it, wasting money was not something she could ept! That was her hard-earned money¡­ ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has already shown much restraint,¡± Yaomented from the sidelines, overhearing herint. Qin Youxuan waspletely deted. If this was him showing restraint, then what would it be like when he didn¡¯t¡­ Qin Youxuan shuddered at the thought. Too horrifying! She swore to herself never to dine with such capitalist exploiters again for fear of indigestion. With a sigh, Qin Youxuan picked up a napkin and draped it over her own legs. It was not until the dishes Dan Hanjie ordered began to arrive one by one did she realize that her premonition was spot on. He didn¡¯t seem to order a banquet, he really ordered a full-fledged banquet! The quality of the dishes indicated that they were made in a private kitchen. Not to mention, many of them were special dishes not avable on the menu that she had never seen before. How much was this meal going to cost her? Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip tightened around her cutlery. She gulped unconsciously. Upon seeing Dan Hanjie opened his mouth, she quickly turned to the waiter, ¡°We have enough dishes, no need to order more..¡± Chapter 25: Petty Men, Negative Review! Chapter 25: Petty Men, Negative Review! Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios The waiter froze, cautiously looking at Dan Hanjie. ¡°Who said I was ordering the food?¡± Dan Hanjie disregarded the pain in her eyes, speaking seductively to the waiter, ¡°Open a bottle of ¡¯86 Lafite.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t drink either!¡± At the mention of the ¡¯86 Lafite, Qin Youxuan almost leaped out of her seat. She managed to maintain her elegance while anxiously uttering a sentence. She assured herself, she was really just a little anxious! ¡°Pfft Seeing the copse of her face, Yao, standing to the side, couldn¡¯t help butugh and remind her, ¡°Miss Qin, the ¡¯86 Lafite is considered a rare item, not avable at the Ying Shui Pavilion, but Mr. Jie keeps it stored here.¡± The implication was that she didn¡¯t have to worry about the cost of the wine. Hoo¡ª Qin Youxuan let out a silent sigh of relief, giving Yao a grateful look. Meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s teasing gaze, she felt incredibly embarrassed, covering her forehead with her hand. She saw nothing. Let him think what he wants, she didn¡¯t care. She was merely concerned about her money, unable topete with the capitalists¡­ Dan Hanjie observed her, a smile ying on his face. He returned to indifference, elegantly picking up the wine the waiter poured. He took a sip. The noble movement, the bob of his Adam¡¯s apple, exuded a bewitching charm that was hard to ignore. Qin Youxuan became a little entranced. As the waiter approached her, she instinctively pushed the ss away. Before the waiter could pour, Dan Hanjie¡¯s indifferent voice was heard, ¡°There¡¯s no need to pour for her, she doesn¡¯t drink.¡± ?O (Y 90¡­¡¯ Indeed, nothing was more embarrassing! The hand Qin Youxuan extended was left hanging in mid-air before she awkwardly withdrew it. She mmed the empty ss beside her, watching as the waiter took away the expensive Lafite. Those resentful eyes! She merely said a casualment, did he really have to remember it so clearly? A hyper-sensitive man, she felt disappointed! Qin Youxuan picked up her utensils and began to attack the food. At least she was paying for these, she could eat them without worry. Not finishing would be a waste. ¡°Cough cough Just as she stuffed a piece of meat into her mouth, she met the teasing gaze of the man across from her, and Qin Youxuan choked. Why is he staring at her if he¡¯s not eating? Avoiding his gaze, Qin Youxuan felt awkward. But wherever she hid, the man¡¯s eyes followed. The way he elegantly put food into his mouth, carelessly, as if he wasn¡¯t even eating, made her feel as if he was devouring her instead. Qin Youxuan was startled by her own thoughts, finding the spread of food in front of her suddenly unappetizing. She ate haphazardly, waiting for Master. ¡°Is that all you¡¯re eating?¡± It seemed like Dan Hanjie finally noticed herck of appetite and asked a nonchnt question. ¡°I¡¯m full.¡± Qin Youxuan lied tantly. But who could eat when someone was staring at them so tantly! Yet the perpetrator himself waspletely unaware, even boldlyining about her eating too little. ¡°If you really want to be a cat, starve yourself,¡± Dan Hanjie dropped a confusingment, ignoring her and continuing his meal. Seeing his hearty appetite, Qin Youxuan secretly pricked countless voodoo dolls in her heart, jabbing them repeatedly. Yet, she couldn¡¯t help stealing more nces at his elegant and noble demeanor. She had met many wealthy men, but none couldbine wealth and refined ss as perfectly as Dan Hanjie.. Chapter 26: The First Time Becoming a Scapegoat Chapter 26: The First Time Bing a Scapegoat Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios He doesn¡¯t need to do anything, every movement seems like it¡¯s naturally enhanced by the radiance of a king. Qin Youxuan was so absorbed in her thoughts that she hadn¡¯t noticed when the man had finished his meal and picked up his napkin to wipe the corners of his mouth. ¡°Have you looked enough?¡± The sudden voice caught her off-guard, and then she met the man¡¯s teasing gaze. Only then did Qin Youxuan realize she had done something foolish again. She lowered her gaze to the almost untouched dishes on the table. He didn¡¯t eat much, merely touching each dish at the most. ¡°If you¡¯re full, then let¡¯s go.¡± Qin Youxuan, afraid to torment herself further by looking at the barely eaten dishes, signaled for the waiter toe over and settle the bill. ¡°Do you always rush to leave after inviting someone for a meal?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was neither heavy nor light, and his expression didn¡¯t change at all. But Qin Youxuan somehow heard a hint of anger in his words. She paused before quietly retracting her hand. She looked up at him. Her gaze seemed to ask: Master, if you don¡¯t leave after eating, what will you Dan Hanjie looked at her in silence for a while. He didn¡¯t say anything. After a moment, hezily lifted an eyebrow, indicating that she could settle the bill. Although Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t understand what was wrong with him, she was relieved that he was willing to let her leave. She beckoned the waiter over to settle the bill. ¡°Mr. Jie, excluding drinks, the total is one hundred and thirty thousand. Do you want to put it on your ount?¡± The waiter smiled cordially at Dan Hanjie, as if looking at a wealthy patron. Dan Hanjiezily raised his eyes, took a quick nce at a stunned Qin Youxuan, and said with a slightly parted lips, ¡°No need, she¡¯ll pay.¡± ¡® Qin Youxuan opened her mouth slightly, staring dumbly at the dishes on the table that were barely touched. Is this costing one hundred thirty thousand?! Why not just rob me?!! ! She indignantly raised her head, about to ask the waiter for the menu, but met Dan Hanjie¡¯s arched eyebrows, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were treating today?¡± ¡® Qin Youxuan was left speechless. Indeed, she did say she was treating him to express her gratitude, but she never said it would be this expensive. Her savings, so many zeroes just disappeared¡­ ¡°Are you sure the bill isn¡¯t wrong? Is every meal this expensive?¡± Despite the situation, Qin Youxuan managed to ask with a calm voice. ¡°Miss Qin, every dish here is prepared by our personal chef, who was trained in traditional court cuisine. Even with money, you might not be able to have such authentic court dishes elsewhere, hence the cost,¡± the waiter exined unpleasedly before Dan Hanjie could answer. Qin Youxuan finally understood. No wonder she didn¡¯t understand when he was ordering; these dishes were probably specially prepared for privileged individuals. Poor her, being tricked into footing this bill, it truly was agonizing! ¡°Does the Qin family give you very little pocket money?¡± Seeing her still bewildered after a long time, Dan Hanjie finally spoke again. He leaned elegantly against the back of his chair, showing no intention of settling the bill himself. While Qin Group wasn¡¯t exactly a top-tierpany, it was still a substantial corporation with assets exceeding one hundred million. Just tens of thousands, did the eldest daughter of the Qin family reallyck this much money? Dan Hanjie pursed his lips, observing her reaction. Qin Youxuan red resentfully at him. Of course, elites like him wouldn¡¯t understand the pain of proletarians like her. Since she went abroad, she had never asked her father for an extra penny. Not just pocket money, but even her living expenses, she earned them all herself. Poor her, having saved money for several years just to consume it all in one meal. Qin Youxuan hesitantly took out her card from her bag, smiled rigidly at the waiter, ¡°Can I pay with a card?¡± Chapter 27: I’m Not in a Hurry, You Eat Slowly Chapter 27: I¡¯m Not in a Hurry, You Eat Slowly Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Sure.¡± Seeing that she wasn¡¯t trying to dine and dash, the waiter¡¯s face brightened instantly. He held the card with both hands and quickly went to the front desk to pay. When the waiter returned with the bill for her to sign, Qin Youxuan, who had imed to be full earlier, picked up her knife and fork and started eating heartily again. Well, she¡¯s already paid for it, so it would be a waste not to eat everything. They even said it was cooked by imperial chefs, sneering at her as if she¡¯d never eaten such a thing before. She¡¯ll show them today by dining to her heart¡¯s content! ¡°Miss Qin, this is the bill. Please sign here,¡± the waiter respectfully handed over the bill. ¡°Mmmhm, ¡± With food in her mouth, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t speak easily. She took the bill from the waiter and examined it carefully to be certain there were no additional charges. Only then did she take the pen and quickly sign her name before handing the bill back. She then buried her head and continued to eat. The waiter epted the bill awkwardly, unable to resist ncing at Dan Hanjie, who sat across from Qin Youxuan. This wasn¡¯t the first time Mr. Jie had brought a woman to dine in the VIP room of Ying Shui Pavilion, but it was the first time a woman had footed the bill, and she seemed to be eating quite a lot¡­ The waiter was extremely curious but knew his ce, so he promptly left with the bill. ¡°If you have something to do, you can leave first. I¡¯m not full yet, so I¡¯ll continue eating. You don¡¯t have to wait for me, really.¡± As soon as the private room door closed, Qin Youxuan immediately looked up at Dan Hanjie and told him. While speaking, she continued to stuff food into her mouth,cking some elegance. Her actions were quick yet so refined. The good upbringing was obvious, coupled with an unpretentious candidness. Paired with her pretty face and defiant cat-like eyes, there was a unique charm about her. ¡°Take your time. I¡¯m in no rush,¡± Dan Hanjie seemingly didn¡¯t grasp her hint and replied casually, all the while leaning back in his chair and watching her eat. ¡°Whatever, ¡± It wasn¡¯t as if she was wasting her time. Qin Youxuan muttered. She continued to eat as if to make up for the 130 thousand that she just spent. She didn¡¯t let any dish on the table escape her, filling her small belly to its brim. ¡°Are you full now?¡± Dan Hanjie asked with amusement when he saw her put down her chopsticks. A whole table full of food, which was barely touched before, had mostly filled her stomach. Who would have thought that she, with such a slender figure, could eat so much? Where on earth was all the food going? Dan Hanjie¡¯s bewitching eyes scanned her t stomach then shifted away. A wicked smile curved on his lips, as if he discovered something even more interesting. It seemed he had underestimated her. She was not a cat but a little piglet. ¡°Mm.¡± Qin Youxuan picked up her water ss and took a sip, then let out a long sigh of relief. People said that food had a healing effect. It seemed that eating her fill made her feel a little better about the lost fortune. Thinking about how her savings had been wiped out, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but re at the man across the table. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Dan Hanjie casually got up, ignoring her dissatisfaction. Yao was indeed a dutiful assistant. The moment he stood up, Yao respectfully held out his coat. Dan Hanjie took it, casually draped it over his shoulders, adjusted his cor, and then strode out of the VIP room. Qin Youxuan slowly rose from her seat, deliberately taking her time, wanting the Master to leave first before she herself would exit.. Chapter 28: Eager to Break Off Relations with Him Chapter 28: Eager to Break Off Rtions with Him Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios But when she had dragged herself down the stairs at a snail¡¯s pace, she found Master¡¯s car still parked there, with him leaning against the window, watching her. Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly jogged over, waved, and put on a pretentious smile. ¡°I really enjoyed the meal today. Goodbye!¡± Never to see each other again¡­ Qin Youxuan silently added in her heart. ¡°Get in.¡± Dan Hanjie ignored her farewell, making an unrefusablemand. ¡°Uh¡­l can just take a taxi home by myself, really, you don¡¯t need to be polite.¡± Qin Youxuan answered smilingly, regretting internally that she did not drive herself here. Looking at Dan Hanjie¡¯s raised eyebrows, after struggling for a few seconds, realizing that people on the street kept ncing at them, she finally got into the car. It¡¯s just a ride home after a meal, and she can save on cab fare ¨C certainly better than being the spectacle she was bing at the roadside ¨C what¡¯s there to fuss about? Yes, that¡¯s the idea. Qin Youxuan got in the car and just sat down without a word. She kept her gaze straight ahead, waiting for Yao to drive. The man next to her didn¡¯t seem to want to chat either. Qin Youxuan carefully nced at him from the corner of her eye. Upon seeing that he was closing his eyes as if for a nap, she breathed a sigh of relief. So, he really just intended to drop her off at home, not to take her to his ce. ¡°You can stop at the junction ahead.¡± The moment Qin Youxuan saw the Qin Mansioning into view, she promptly shouted. Before Yao could bring the car to a halt, she pushed open the car door and hurriedly got out. ¡°Thank you, I¡¯ve arrived.¡± Qin Youxuan maintained her elegant smile and waved politely at Yao. Under the bright streetmp, her delicate facial features appeared extremely dainty and charming. Coupled with her yful cat-like eyes, it was hard not to take a second nce at her. Dan Hanjie, who was pretending to be asleep, opened his eyes slowly upon hearing her voice. With his bewitching eyes, he took a nce at the Qin Mansion which was still a distance away, then turned to look at Qin Youxuan who was now close to him. He curled his thin lips but said nothing. Watching as she turned around and ran off, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. Was this cat of his in a hurry to distance herself from him? It was only after walking some distance that it struck Qin Youxuan. She had not mentioned her address, how did Dan HanJie know that the Qin Mansion was here? pping her forehead, she couldn¡¯t help but nce back at the car which was still parked there, and began to walk even faster. As if there were debtors chasing after her. ¡°Mr. Jie, this is the information you requested.¡± Yao took out a file from his briefcase once Qin Youxuan was out of sight. It was even more detailed than the one before. Dan Hanjie nced at the document bag in front of him without taking it, his hands crossed, half-closing his eyes. Yao understood his gesture and didn¡¯t rush to drive immediately. Instead, he started speaking at a calm pace. ¡°Qin family is notplicated, they are purely business-oriented. Their business has been lukewarm, but their reputation in the industry is good. Qin MO and the mother of Miss Qin are from familial marriages¡­¡± Yao¡¯s tone was constant, words unhurried. ¡°Qin MO and Jin Lan were first loves but had to break up due to family objections. Forced to wed the mother of Miss Qin, ording to the information we obtained, Qin MO, though resigned to familial pressures, maintained an extramarital rtionship with Jin Lan. In fact, they even had an illegitimate child before marriage. If not for the family¡¯s intervention, this child should indeed have been the legitimate sessor of the Qin family. The mother of Miss Qin, after learning about their rtionship, couldn¡¯t bear the pain andmitted suicide when Miss Qin was still a teenager..¡± Chapter 29: What is that man ‘s name? Chapter 29: What is that man ¡®s name? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Yao clearly knew what information the man wanted to hear, so he breezed through the grudges of the previous generation in a few sentences. ¡°Miss Qin applied for a publicly-funded study abroad not long after her mother¡¯s death, presumably to sever ties with Qin Mo. She studied internationalw and was a year away from graduation. Her grades at school were excellent. The sudden return to the country was due to the Qin family¡¯s scandal of an illegitimate child¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s the man¡¯s name?¡± , Dan Hanjie abruptly asked, his enchanting eyes slightly flickering. His pale and slender fingers gently lifted, ying with the tail ring on his left pinky finger. Yao was taken aback for a moment, then realized who he was asking about, and quickly flipped through his files, ¡°Jin Chenye, he took his mother¡¯s surname in order to deceive others. He was sent abroad for study by Qin MO a long time ago, majoring in business management. It seems that Qin MO had ns to ept him and his mother back.¡± Yao paused, nced more at the information in his hand, ¡°The illegitimate child of the Qin family and Miss Qin are both from the same prestigious university. He is just a year older than Miss Qin.¡± What a small world indeed. Dan Hanjie¡¯s half-closed eyes slightly opened, casting a nce at the information in Yao¡¯s hand, then looking again at Qin Mansion not far away, the corners of his mouth curled up with a wicked smile. The sight of her pigging out earlier shed in his mind, and he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Turns out she was really upset about losing money¡­ What a stubborn cat. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Dan Hanjie casually closed his eyes, indifferently uttering two words. Yao was taken aback, awkwardly packing his files back up. He put the file bag on the passenger seat, then started the car, turned around, and left. ¡°Young Miss, you¡¯re back. Have you had dinner? Would you like me to prepare something for you?¡± The butler asked respectfully as soon as he saw Qin Youxuane in. ¡°No need, no need, I¡¯ve already eaten.¡± The moment Qin Youxuan heard about food, she almost couldn¡¯t resist jumping up. Her stomach was still stuffed, she really couldn¡¯t eat anything else. Speaking of food, she was reminded of the 130,000 she had lost¡­ Her heart fluttered. She waved at the butler, took off her shoes, put on slippers, and went straight back to her room. Having finally dealt with the malicious wounding incident and getting away from the dangerous man, Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan felt inexplicably relieved. Changing into her pajamas, she flopped on the bed, ¡°Finally, I can sleep peacefully!¡± Then, when the next shareholders¡¯ meeting is held, she can officially enter thepany as the heir to the Qin Group for an internship. Once the Qin Group falls into her hands, the first thing she will do is topletely drive out those who do not belong to this family! She hugged her pillow, and made her first pleasant dream since returning to the country¡­ ¡°Buzz buzz¡ª ¡°Who is it, disrupting my dream so early in the morning!¡± Qin Youxuan groggily climbed out of bed, grumbling unhappily. Her curly hair was tousled from sleep, she wrapped the duvet around herself and shuffled over to the desk to dig out her phone from her bag. Seeing the caller ID, she took a deep breath. ¡°Yaya, I finally get to sleep in to adjust the jetg, couldn¡¯t you call a bitter¡­ What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip on her phone tightened, her eyes widened in surprise, a hint of panic shing in her eyes. ¡°Mydy, how can you still have the mood to sleep? I was scared out of my wits when I saw the news¡­¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s voice trailed off as the phone was tossed aside by Qin Youxuan. Kicking off the nket, she quickly climbed out of bed, rushed to the desk, and switched on theputer.. Chapter 30: Headline of Entertainment News Chapter 30: Headline of Entertainment News Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Clicking on the webpage Ning Yanan mentioned, she herself covered the entire entertainment page with her photos. Almost all of the photos showed her mingling with a man at ¡°Zhi Shang¡±, with the focus of the photos being entirely on her. The photos were all shot from angles that created a flirtatious and provocative atmosphere, making her appear very forward. It looked like she not only allowed the man to hold her hand but had also willingly leaned into his chest. The man in the photos, Qin Youxuan recognize him as Chen Chuang at a nce, but in contrary Chen Chuang¡¯s face was obscured by a mosaic in the photo. Not only was her photo not processed, but it had also been deliberately erged¡­ Thest photo showed a man, with one hand gripping her wrist, and the other holding a ss of wine, pouring it into her mouth¡­ She was portrayed as a wealthy socialite indulging in illicit exchanges. The massive headline read, ¡°Qin Group¡¯s young miss returns and bes a constant club-goer, a wealthy heiress or a socialite?¡± It greatly piqued the public¡¯s imagination. Qin Youxuan was trembling with anger, closed the webpage, and grabbed the phone from the bed. ¡°Yaya, what the hell is going on here?¡± ¡°So now you finally pick up your phone!¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s fury was palpable, her voice wavering in rage. ¡°I have no idea what¡¯s going on. The news agency received insider information this morning and asked me to interview them. I just found out it was about you when I read their prepared speech, and after few inquiries, I got to know the photos are going rampant online, we still can¡¯t find out where the information was leaked from. One thing is for certain, all the press houses have already dispatched their reporters to find you, don¡¯t go outside today¡­¡± Qin Youxuan wanted to say something when she got a call waiting on her phone. After taking a nce at the caller ID disy, Qin Youxuan was taken aback, ¡°Yaya, hold on, I will call you back, I need to take this call.¡± She slid her finger and picked up the pending call, ¡°Mr. Tang, you also saw the entertainment news headlines today, right? What in the world is going on?¡± ¡°I called you because of this. Chen Chuang called me half an hour ago, he reassured me that he was not the one who leaked the information and he had nothing to do with the photos, he is sincere in reconciling with you.¡± The voice on Tang Nian¡¯s end was very calm, which slightly settled Qin Youxuan¡¯s agitated state of mind. She bit her lip and thought for a few seconds, then nodded, ¡°I believe him. I have a recording of him, as long as the recording is exposed, everyone would know the truth, he would be the one ended up with bad luck, he can¡¯t be so foolish as to try to get back at me using such a clumsy method.¡± ¡°I also agree with this.¡± ¡°Mr. Tang, can you help me find out where the leaked photos came from?¡± Qin Youxuan tightly sped her phone, annoyed. She had just returned to the country, who on earth was so vicious, using such techniques to nder her reputation? ¡°It¡¯s not going to be easy to find that out immediately. Xuan, listen to me, the important thing now is not to find the person who leaked the information, but how to minimize the impact of this incident. Qin Group¡¯s stock has already fallen by 0.7 percentage points since the news emerged. You¡¯ve just returned to the country as the sole heir to take over the Qin Group, this incident could affect shareholders¡¯ perceptions of you. We must solve this issue immediately!¡± Tang Nian¡¯s voice became more solemn, and she seemed to be sighing. Qin Youxuan furrowed her brows, ¡°If there¡¯s no other way, we¡¯ll have to release the recording. I can hold a press conference right away to exin that someone is maliciously spreading rumors¡­.¡± Chapter 31 - 31 Mosaic on Key Parts Chapter 31: Mosaic on Key Parts Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°Absolutely not!¡± Tang Nian interrupted her thoughts, ¡°Once the recording is exposed, irrespective of whether the public epts your innocence or not, the first thing you have to face is the widening impact of the event.¡¯ ¡°The president of Chuangmei is no ordinary person. Once his identity is recognized, it will be even more topical. The media may focus on you for a long time, not only that, your actions would also provoke Chen Chuang, making an enemy out of him. The harm will outweigh the benefits.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re saying that I can¡¯t do anything at this point, I should just let others tarnish my reputation?¡± Qin Youxuan almost bit her tongue in her excitement. Given her temper, being bullied without saying anything would be worse than anything else. ¡°No one thought that things would develop this way. The more you exin at this time, the more rampant the media will report. Instead of giving them a topic, it¡¯s better to remain silent. In a few days without the heat of the news, the public¡¯s attention will naturally not be on you.¡± Is that really the only option? Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand holding the phone suddenly tightened, she clenched her teeth in resentment. She racked her brain, and couldn¡¯t figure out who would plot to frame her like this. This situation came without any warning. In theory, she had been back in the country for such a short time, there was no chance for her to make enemies. Unless¡­ Jin Lan! That inexplicable package! Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes sharpened, something shed through her mind, she stood up from in front of theputer, ¡°Mr. Tang, I understand. I will avoid going out in the next few days.¡± After hanging up the call, Qin Youxuan turned and walked towards the door. Before she even reached the living room, she heard the sound of heavy objects falling in the living room. She was startled. She quickened her steps. As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Qin MO, panting heavily, clutching his chest, and Jin Lan nervously supporting him, soothing his chest. Therge LCD screen was smashed to pieces. Seeing Qin Youxuan appear, Jin Lan smirked, ¡°Oh, ourdy is here. Now I really don¡¯t know if you are the prodigal daughter or the mistress!¡± Hearing her words, Qin Youxuan frowned. Before she could react, Qin MO who was calming his emotions, suddenly lifted his head, grabbed the newspapers and magazines on the table and threw them at her. ¡°You take a good look, what are these things!¡± Qin Youxuan was caught off guard, her vision blurry, a sudden pain in her forehead. The floor was littered with a variety of newly published magazines and newspapers, all featured reports on her nightclub scandal. The big cover, where a photo of her was pulled to a man¡¯s chest, and exaggerated articles, was dazzling. A man with a big beer belly, along with a charming young girl, left endless room for imagination¡­ ¡°With an image like yours, you still dare to mention joining thepany? Don¡¯t you know how much the stocks of Qin Group fell today because of you?¡± Qin MO pped his hand on the table, his face turned red with anger. ¡°I¡¯ve been framed in all this, and the culprit is this woman right by your side!¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but talk back when she saw Jin Lan¡¯s triumphant face. ¡°At Zhi Shang, it was Chen Chuang who harassed me. I just couldn¡¯t get rid of him in time. In my hurry, I ended up hitting him on the head, whichnded us in the hospital.. If it was a paparazzi, it¡¯s impossible all the photos would look so intimate, yet none of them showed Chen Chuang¡¯s head being smashed, and they even kindly blurred out Chen Chuang¡¯s face!¡± Chapter 32: The Prepared Trap Chapter 32: The Prepared Trap Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Youxuan red at Jin Lan, ¡°This whole situation is targeting me! Dad, even if you favor her over me, you should still consider this, I just returned to the country! Other than this woman who wishes me gone, who else would be eager to ruin my reputation?¡± ¡°Also,¡± Qin Youxuan gripped the magazine, stepping forward, ¡°I saw the housekeeper with a package the other day, he said it was hers. I wonder, what was inside that package? If I¡¯m not mistaken, she never buys things online.¡± Qin Youxuan spoke with conviction and anger surged when she thought about this woman stirring up trouble, her grip on the magazine tightened. ¡°Good gracious, my dear missy, don¡¯t me me for your ownck of control. I stay home all day, how could I possibly know you¡¯ve gotten yourself into such a scandal? Don¡¯t try to put this on me.¡± Jin Lan nced at Qin MO, seeing that he seemed to be considering the possibility that she was involved. She started to panic. ¡°Fine, you im I set you up with those photos, tell me, did you or did you not go to a nightclub like Zhi Shang? It¡¯s not like I forced you to go there. MO, I know being a stepmother is hard. I¡¯ve been very careful to avoid conflict with her. But she is the one getting into trouble and now she wants to drag me down with her. Do you think I have it easy?¡± Jin Lan nestled into the man¡¯s arms, seemingly on the verge of tears. ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Youxuan ground her teeth in fury. Her visit to Zhi Shang was not what people think, but now it has be a weapon people use against her. Qin Youxuan was in the right but she couldn¡¯t make her point clear. ¡°The person in the photos is you, you walked into Zhi Shang yourself, what else is there to say?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s mood had gradually calmed, he looked at Qin Youxuan. He did not chastise Jin Lan based on her statement, but he was no longer overly infuriated. The man had a stern, cold expression. His gaze towards Jin Lan held a hint of warning. She attempted to say something more, but ultimately held her tongue. ¡°Since you admitted to being the person in the photos, regardless of right or wrong, or how much the photos exaggerate the situation, you need to stay at home to reflect on your actions during this period. Don¡¯t go to thepany!¡± Qin MO made his decision final. ¡°I don¡¯t agree!¡± She returned to the country to work at the Qin Group. Now being put on ice because of a false usation, she simply couldn¡¯t ept it. ¡°You don¡¯t agree? My daughter, you¡¯ve be a realughingstock. Thepany¡¯s stock is fluctuating due to your personal image. At a time like this, do you think the shareholders would agree to you joining thepany? Do you think you can justify yourself to them merely by iming it¡¯s a misunderstanding?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s voice sank. He looked at Qin Youxuan unhappily. ¡°I told you I was framed! I will find evidence to prove that the woman next to you set me up. When that timees, I hope you will give me an exnation!¡± eyes narrowed with anger. She stormed back to her room, quickly packed a bag and headed for the door. ¡°Stop!¡± Qin MO spotted the bag in her hand and snapped, ¡°Haven¡¯t you caused enough trouble? The media is everywhere outside. You¡¯re not allowed to go anywhere!¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t my fault, I won¡¯t let anyone use me wrongfully!¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t stop walking. She dialed Ning Yanan¡¯s number as she walked out of the house. She quickly left the Qin family¡¯s residence through the back door. ¡°What a headache!¡± Qin MO mmed the table in frustration. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s defiant departure, he suddenly felt chest pains and his face turned pale. ¡°MO, MO! Don¡¯t scare me¡­. Chapter 33: A Wealthy Lady, or a Mistress? Chapter 33: A Wealthy Lady, or a Mistress? Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Youxuan waited a good while at the back door until Ning Yanan announced she had arrived. Only then did she slip out the back door and got into the car before anyone could react. ¡°Drive!¡± ¡°Yes, ma¡¯am!¡± heeding Qin¡¯smand, Ning Yanan stepped hard on the gas without skipping a beat. Before the lurking reporters had a chance to swarm them, she did a quick U-turn and broke away from the siege. ¡°Hurry, hurry, hurry! Qin Youxuan just left, go after that car!¡± The group of reporters who had been staking out the area barely had time to react when Ning Yanan¡¯s car disappeared out of sight. All they could do was stand there silently, gritting their teeth in frustration. A few persistent newspapers went off in pursuit. ¡°This is exhrating! It makes me feel like I¡¯m shooting a blockbuster film. Missy, this time, I¡¯ve acted the part of your guardian angel, how¡¯re you gonna thank me?¡± Once they shook off the tailing reporters, Ning Yanan raised her eyebrows triumphantly. Joking aside, she herself was a reporter. Interviewing, tracking, ambushing¡­ were all within her wheelhouse. And she was excellent at all of them. ¡°Whew-¡± Qin Youxuan let out a long sigh. ¡°This is all your fault for choosing such a location, and now look how big of a mess I¡¯m in. Yet you still have the mood to tease me?¡± ¡°Whoosh¡ª Ning Yanan abruptly stepped on the brakes and the car swiftly halt at the roadside, before turning her head towards Qin. She put on a pitiful expression, with both hands pressed together. ¡°Xuan, I was wrong. I genuinely just wanted to find a nice ce to talk with you. I had no idea things would turn out like this. I deserve what¡¯sing, go ahead, scold or hit me, I swear I won¡¯t fight back!¡± ¡°Enough, I trusted you enough to let youe pick me up, now get me to Zhi Shang. I want to know how exactly those photos got leaked.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s brows furrowed in anger, her hands clenched into fists. ¡°Zhi Shang, didn¡¯t they say the lobby¡¯s surveince camera was broken that ¡°That¡¯s Chen Chuang¡¯s doing. Right now, he can¡¯t risk getting dragged into this mess by me. No matter what, he wouldn¡¯t dare to trip me up. Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°OK!¡± Seeing that she was alright, Ning Yanan breathed a sigh of relief, restarted the car, and hit the road again. The Dan Group office building. ¡°Knock, knock ¡ª Yao, holding a folder, respectfully knocked on the door of the CEO¡¯s office. ¡°Come in.¡± A deep male voice came from inside the office. Yao hesitated a moment before opening the door and walking in. ¡°What is this about?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t even bother to lift his head, casually swept all the newspapers and magazines off the office table onto the floor, right beside Yao¡¯s feet. Upon ncing down, he saw the clearly printed image of a woman on them. It was Qin Youxuan. The blunt headline [Is She a Missy or a Mistress] was all the more biting. ¡°Is this how I asked you to handle things?¡± Hanjie¡¯s gaze moved away from hisputer, his cold eyes piercing through the man standing in front of him. He stood up from behind his desk, his tailored suit entuating his tall and upright figure and noble, domineering demeanor, radiating an aura of an intimidating authority. Yao hung his head, ¡°I¡¯ve only just found out about it. Mr. Jie, this matter, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that simple¡­¡± Seeing the man raising an eyebrow, Yao quickly put the prepared materials on the table. He bent down, ¡°This is the surveince tape I just got from Zhi Shang. Comparing it with the situation that night and the angle of the camera, it is simply impossible to get a suggestive photo like the one on the magazine cover. The only possibility is that someone hired a private detective to tail Miss Qin and snuck into Zhi Shang..¡± Chapter 34: No one is Allowed to Interfere Chapter 34: No one is Allowed to Interfere Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°This really is a high stakes game!¡± Dan Hanjie smirked faintly, casually flipping through the documents beside him. ¡°Continue.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, this incident, it wasn¡¯t Chen Chuang¡¯s doing. The Chuangmei acquisition has already begun, and Chen Chuang doesn¡¯t have the bandwidth to counter Miss Qin. Plus, with the recording Miss Qin possesses, he wouldn¡¯t be stupid enough to shoot himself in the foot.¡± ¡°The incident¡¯s outbreak was too sudden, coupled with Miss Qin¡¯s involvement in recent media focus. Hence, once the pictures were exposed online, all sorts of newspapers and magazines reported on them without verification. I have already started tracing the origin of the exposed photos online, and we should have results soon.¡± Yao¡¯s measured voice eventually trailed off. Upon seeing that the man wasn¡¯t angry, he lifted his head. A knock on the door sounded from outside, Yao nced at Dan Hanjie. Seeing his nod, he quickly turned and walked towards the door, opening it. He took the folder offered by the visitor¡¯s hand and then closed the door. Striding towards the desk, heid thetest updates in front of Dan Hanjie. ¡°So, it¡¯s her.¡± Upon seeing the picture, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze tightened, a glimmer of light reverberating in his dark eyes. ¡°The struggle for session within the Qin Family has intensified since the rumors about Qin MO adopting his illegitimate son came to light. Miss Qin¡¯s return to her country to secure her rights to the family business was anticipated.¡± Yao paused before continuing. ¡°The perpetrator conducted their operations discreetly. Not only did they avoid leading the transaction personally, they didn¡¯t use the Qin Family¡¯s ID to upload the pictures, but a random inte cafe instead. It won¡¯t be easy for Miss Qin to find the evidence¡­ Mr. Jie, do you want me to send this report over?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting gaze gradually disappeared, his slender fingers drumming on the desk. After a while. his lips curled into a smile. ¡°No need, Qin family¡¯s internal affairs don¡¯t require our interference.¡± ¡°But Mr. Jie, this could mean that Miss Qin might¡­¡± Yao stopped talking at once upon catching Mr. Jie¡¯s displeased look. With a respectful bow, he responded, ¡°Understood.¡± Yao gathered up the documents on the desk, nced at the man who closed his eyes as if to rest, and then left the office. Dan Hanjie leaned back in his chair, listening to the sound of the door closing. His captivating eyes gradually opened. In the depth of his eyes, a predatory gleam appeared¡­ ¡°These media outlets are so irresponsible. They didn¡¯t even investigate. How could they say such things about you!¡± Ning Yanan buried herself in the couch, taking the stack of newspapers and magazines from the table and tearing them apart, one by one. ¡°This is clearly to attract attention, twisting the truth! If they dare, why don¡¯t they release the actual pictures? Just one look at these photos and you¡¯d know that the shooting angle has been tampered with!¡± The trash can was already full, she started to toss them directly on the floor. Every now and then she¡¯d stomp on them, venting her anger. Qin Youxuan sat across from her, her beautiful eyes staring out the window, slightly lost in thought. Hearing Ning Yanan¡¯s rants, she turned her gaze to her. Only then did she see that the entire living room was being rapidly filled with waste paper¡­ ¡°Yaya, did you bring all these things back just to vent your anger?¡± ¡°What else? You mean to say you¡¯re fine with them defaming you and you¡¯re not mad?¡± Ning Yanan, panting with anger, tore another magazine apart, forcefully tossing it in the already overflowing trash can. The trash can wobbled and toppled over. Qin Youxuan chuckled, ¡°Angry? Don¡¯t you remember you¡¯re a journalist? Entertainment news is always like this.. As long as it¡¯s eye-catching and the public is willing to watch, who cares about the truth¡­¡± Chapter 35 - 35 Two Good Sisters Chapter 35: Two Good Sisters Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°She was just angry at herself for not being able to find the evidence to prove that she was framed and, as a result, unwittingly benefited that person. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands, clutching onto her pillow, briefly tightened, her feline eyes shed with a hint of unwillingness. ¡°It¡¯s different! The ones I was sneaking photos of before were other people, now that it¡¯s switched to my best friend, of course I¡¯m not happy!¡± Ning Yanan indignantly retorted. Her shameless attitude only made Qin Youxuan unable to resist smirking, and she reached out to pinch her face, ¡°You¡¯re biased!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a loyal and righteous person, seriously!¡± Ning Yanan shamelessly pounced forward, starting another round of roughhousing between the two of them. After a while, they both copsed breathlessly onto the couch. ¡°Xuan, since we haven¡¯t found any evidence pointing to your wicked stepmother, what are you nning to do now?¡± Ning Yanan sat up from the couch, looking at Qin Youxuan, who was still sprawled on it. ¡°I don¡¯t know, I might just do as Mr. Tang suggested and stay with you for a few peaceful days to avoid the scandal. You, being a loyal and righteous woman, wouldn¡¯t throw me out, would you?¡± Qin Youxuan lifted a long leg to hook onto Ning Yanan¡¯s small leg. A coy smile yed on her pretty face, her cat-like eyes exuding a natural kind of charm. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here to test my self-control, now. I won¡¯t hold back then.¡± Ning Yanan giggled and pounced again¡­ The best thing about entertainment news is that something fresh happens every day. People¡¯s attention towards a certain news story wanes as new scandals arise. Qin Youxuan hid in Ning Yanan¡¯s house for two days. The paparazzi besieging her began to lose their enthusiasm when they found nothing newsworthy after a while. By the third day, very few people were still interested in her news. Moreover, Qin Youxuan had been browsing the web during these two days and noticed that someone had dealt with the photos of her online. Originally, graphic reports filled the inte, but now, only empty text was left, with not a single provocative photo remaining. ¡°Up so early to browse the inte? You¡¯re more diligent than me, a reporter. Oh, the irony.¡± Ning Yanan rose from the bed,zily ran her fingers through her hair, and sighed. Upon hearing her voice, Qin Youxuan immediately closed the webpage she had open and stood up from her chair. She pointed towards the dining room, ¡°I just went out for a bit and brought back some breakfast for you. Consider it the rent for these past two days. The paparazzi outside have dispersed, so I guess it¡¯s time for me to go home.¡± Having given that person afortable couple of days, she felt wholly uneasy herself. Qin Youxuan grabbed her bag, bent down to put on her shoes, flung her head back, and her wavy hair bounced out, exuding a bewitching charm. ¡°You¡¯re sending me away after just one meal, even though I¡¯ve apanied you for two days¡¯ sleep. Am I even worth less than this bed?¡± Ning Yanan screamed dramatically, jumped off the bed in her pajamas, and held Qin Youxuan around her waist. ¡°I don¡¯t care, if you dare say I¡¯m not worth anything, I¡¯ll make you sleep with me again!¡± Qin Youxuan could onlyugh at her exaggerated reaction, standing still. ¡°Alright alright, stopughing. Anyway, you can¡¯t go back to the office now, so why go back to see your stepmother¡¯s face? You¡¯re better off staying here and being leisurely.¡± Ning Yanan let go of her and slid back onto the bed, speaking seriously. ¡°If I stay here forever, I fear I¡¯ll never get the chance to go to the office for the rest of my life. Isn¡¯t that what she wants? She wants me gone? I¡¯ll linger around just to spite her.. Let¡¯s see who¡¯s the unhappy one in the end!¡± Chapter 36: 36: I Really Enjoy Watching the Drama! Chapter 36: 36: I Really Enjoy Watching the Drama!
Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Mentioning Jin Lan made Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression darken a few shades. ¡°Xuan, perhaps it is better to leave the past in the past. Why should you risk everything for someone unworthy? Your mother wouldn¡¯t want to see you like this,¡± Ning Yanan said with a hint of concern.
She crossed her legs, her fingers wing at the bed sheets. She didn¡¯t know much about the Qin Family¡¯s affairs, but it was quite a lot nheless. ¡°Yanan, you don¡¯t understand. It¡¯s not just about my mom¡¯s death¡­¡± A shadow passed quickly over Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes as a wave of concealed pain blossomed in her irises. Her eyes tinged red. ¡°Never mind, why am I telling you all this? I¡¯m leaving,¡± she said. Qin Youxuan hastily grabbed her purse and left Ning Yanan¡¯s single apartment in a somewhat flustered state. Leaning against the cold corridor wall, she closed her eyes weakly. From the moment she met this mother and son duo, her life had entirely changed. Giving up on revenge was easier said than done¡­ Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, tightened her grip on her bag, and walked out of Ning Yanan¡¯s apartment. Once she reached the curb, she hailed a taxi and gave her destination.
¡°Miss, you¡¯re back,¡± the butler greeted her from afar. Seeing Qin Youxuan alight from the taxi, he called out cheerily. Upon hearing the butler¡¯s voice, Qin Youxuan looked up, her gaze falling on the motorhome parked in front of the Qin family mansion. She paused for a moment. It was her father¡¯s vehicle. But at this hour, shouldn¡¯t he be at thepany? Something was off. Why was he still at home? Snapping back to reality, Qin Youxuan quickly advanced forward, bag in hand. Inside the motorhome were indeed her father, Qin MO, and Jin Lan. Trailing behind the motorhome was a vehicle full of bodyguards, giving off an aura of high authority as if something significant was about to happen. On Qin Mo¡¯s face, there was even a slight smile, showing his good mood. ¡°Since you¡¯re back, thene with us,¡± Qin MO said, looking at Qin Youxuan. His stern facial expression remained unchanged as he spoke indifferently. He didn¡¯t even ask her where she stayed in the past few days or with whom. ¡® Qin Youxuan paused, making no movement. ¡°Miss, please,¡± the butler respectfully opened the car door and stepped aside.
¡°Where are we going?¡± Qin Youxuan finally found her voice and asked. ¡°Mr. Ye is returning to the country on a flight today. Mr. Qin and Mrs. Lan are preparing to pick him up from the airport, ¡± the butler replied respectfully. Qin Youxuan was shocked, her eyes immediately turning to the two people sitting in the car. No wonder they were so happy. She exposed the scandal, and now Jin Lan¡¯s illegitimate son was returning. Was the next step for Jin Chenye to rece her as the heir and formally take over the Qin Group? Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand at her side tightened subconsciously into a fist. ¡°What are you still standing there for? Get in the car,¡± Qin MO spoke, his voice sinking deeper. ¡® Qin Youxuan bit her lip, her dark eyes flickering with a gloomy light. But before she could react, she heard Jin Lan¡¯s sneering voice. ¡°MO, why are you asking her toe along? It¡¯s a happy asion that Ye¡¯er ising back. If she causes another scandal at the airport and there are paparazzi lurking around, Ye¡¯er might get dragged into it innocently,¡± Jin Lan said, contemptuously.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s feet, which were about to turn around, paused. A cold smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she gracefully turned back, climbing into the car. ¡°A mistress striving for power and now the unexpected return of the illegitimate son, this spectacr annual soap opera, I¡¯m indeed keen to watch!¡± Chapter 37: 37: Even Debates are Boring Chapter 37: 37: Even Debates are Boring
Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Youxuan stretched out her hand to close the car door, turning her head to nce at the stunned Jin Lan as she seductively hooked her lips. ¡°What, haven¡¯t you ever seen a beauty before? You¡¯ve just been staring at me.¡± She casually brushed her flowing hair back, ¡°It figures, you¡¯re an old woman now. No amount of makeup can hide the wrinkles crisscrossing your face, you¡¯re naturally envious of me.¡±
¡°You!¡± Jin Lan was so angry that she was left sputtering, at a loss for words. ¡°Enough, what kind of spectacle are you trying to make? You¡¯re not young anymore, yet you still insist on squabbling like a child!¡± Qin MO finally interrupted, scolding Jin Lan sharply. Feeling wronged, Jin Lan immediately soughtfort in his arms, ¡°MO, it¡¯s clear to see she bears grudges against our mother and son. You heard her just now, even though we¡¯re married, she keeps calling Ye¡¯er a bastard. What if the paparazzi hear her? God knows how they¡¯d portray Ye¡¯er! We only have one son, don¡¯t you even feel a bit protective?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s face turned somber, he looked at Qin Youxuan, ¡°I never want to hear such words about our son being a bastarding from your mouth again.¡± Qin Youxuan just turned her head away, ignoring him. Would it really matter if she said it or not? It was simply the truth. If he couldn¡¯t control his libido and dared to cheat during their marriage, making their son a bastard that everyone despises, why should he show any fatherly love now? How ridiculous! The corner of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth twisted into a cold, mocking smile. The entire argument seemed hardly worth her time. Qin MO watched her for a few moments, noticing that she remained silent, he then instructed the driver to start the car. Qin Youxuan had imagined many ways in which she might run into Jin Chenye again, but it had never crossed her mind that it would be like this.
Standing behind Qin MO and Jin Lan, she watched as they looked expectantly towards the exit. An outstandingly handsome man, casually holding his luggage, strode out elegantly. The dim light reflected off his white shirt, making his handsome face exceptionally bright. His striking features were charming, while the shadow thrown by his profile was deep and perfect¡­ A simple white shirt paired with ck suit trousers, the man wore them with an indescribable elegance and confident charm. With a light flick of his wrist, he handed his luggage over to the butler who had gone to meet him and then turned towards the direction where Qin MO was standing. Every gesture and stride were extraordinarily graceful, it was impossible to associate him with the derogatory term, ¡°illegitimate child¡±. ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± Jin Chenye, having halted in front of the Qin family, softly called out. His voice, rich as a cello, was particrly refreshing. Once, his voice was the most pleasant sound she had ever heard. ¡°Young Master¡ª Before Qin MO and Jin Lan could react, all the bodyguards standing by chorused in respect.
The airport terminal was brightly lit, casting a glow that lit up the entire lobby. The ring sight of this touching father-son reunion made Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes sore, and she felt the urge to cry. Qin MO, teary-eyed, firmly shook Jin Chenye¡¯s hand while intermittently patting him on the shoulder. Jin Lan was even more dramatic, bursting into tears and throwing herself onto him¡­ Qin Youxuan felt like she had stepped into a world that did not belong to her. The three people in front of her were what made up the real family. She was just an outsider, an unwanted outsider at that. Even that familiar pulse of blood, suggesting familial connection, seemed to havepletely disappeared. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± Lost in thought, she was jolted abruptly by a sudden shadow before her eyes. Qin Youxuan quickly looked up, her gaze meeting the deep eyes of Jin Chenye.
She was taken aback.. Chapter 38: 38: I’m Afraid You ‘Il Have to Be Reborn Again Chapter 38: 38: I¡¯m Afraid You ¡®Il Have to Be Reborn Again
Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios ¡°What are you standing there for? Ye¡¯er is your brother, call him!¡± Qin Mo¡¯s face turned stern when he saw Qin Youxuan not responding. His scolding finally brought Qin Youxuan back to her senses, she cast a nce at the man standing in front of her.
She suppressed the chaos of memories in her head. ¡°This is reallyughable. If I remember correctly, my surname is Qin and his is Jin. How is he my elder brother? If he wants me to recognize his identity, he might need to re-incarnate. Let¡¯s see if he¡¯s lucky enough to crawl into my mother¡¯s stomach before she passed away!¡± Qin Youxuan arrogantly tilted her head up, speaking in a highly sarcastic tone. She gritted her teeth, her catlike eyes gleaming. ¡°You insolent girl! What kind ofnguage is that!¡± Qin Mo¡¯s face changed drastically, and Jin Lan turned pale. However, Jin Chenye looked at the defiance on her face, fleeting hints ofplexity shing in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m speaking humannguage, I don¡¯t have any interest in repeating it. But if animals can¡¯t understand, I can¡¯t help it.¡± Qin Youxuan shrugged her shoulders indifferently with both hands spread out, as if she was not concerned about hurting anyone¡¯s feelings. She made Qin MO so angry he was almost out of breath,beling her as unfilial. ¡°Alright, the show is over now, I am tired, I won¡¯t apany you!¡± Qin Youxuan walked to Jin Chenye in her high-heeled shoes, gave him a once over, hooked her fingers around his tie, and tipped her toes. With the corners of her mouth raised, ¡°Since you are back, consider the battle officially started, I would not be tender or merciful!¡± She released her hold, and her eyes turned cold. She spun gracefully, and left the room, leaving everyone stunned.
¡°A wretched girl! How did I raise such an ungrateful wretch!¡± Qin MO held his chest, watching Qin Youxuan swing her head and leave, his old face flushed with different colors. How could Jin Lan not take this opportunity to add fuel to the fire? She squeezed out some tears, ¡°MO, you saw it. She dared to embarrass us in front of you, I can¡¯t even imagine how she treats me behind my back.¡± Jin Lan mockingly wiped a tear, ¡°I could handle it if it were just me, but Ye¡¯er just came back after so much difficulty, who knows what kind of troubles he will face. He¡¯s my only son¡­¡± ¡°She wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Qin MO stomped his feet, his face bing even more ugly. ¡°What would she not dare to do? She is now the rightful heir to the Qin family in everyone¡¯s eyes, and even Ye¡¯er, marginalized for being an illegitimate child, can¡¯t even step into thepany.¡± This time, Qin MO did not immediately respond, but fell silent. His emotional expression gradually calmed down, and after a while, he murmured, ¡°I will take care of this matter, and definitely won¡¯t let Ye¡¯er suffer any injustice.¡± Jin Chenye kept staring at the direction in which Qin Youxuan left, and when he turned his head, he heard Qin Mo¡¯s words. After a ncing at Qin Mo t s determined expression and a delighted Jin Lan, he shed a look, ¡°Dad, Mom, I don¡¯t have any ns to join thepany for now.¡± ¡°What nonsense are you talking about in front of your dad!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s face changed, ¡°You are the only son of the Qin family, and you will naturally have to share your father¡¯s burdens. How can you say such irresponsible things?¡±
¡°Mom¡­¡± ¡°Okay, you just returned to the country, let¡¯s not discuss this for now. Let¡¯s go home, I¡¯ve arranged for the housekeeper to prepare some tasty food to wee you.¡± Qin Mo¡¯s eyes twinkled, changing the subject. He was the first to turn and walk towards the exit of the airport.. Chapter 39: 39 Do You Think I’m Stupid? Chapter 39: 39 Do You Think I¡¯m Stupid?
Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Jin Lan was about to say something else, but Jin Chenye didn¡¯t give her a chance. He paused in his stride and walked out of the airport. With a rebellious stomp of her foot, she followed him reluctantly.
¡°Miss, dinner is ready. The master asked you toe out and eat,¡± the butler dutifully stood outside Qin Youxuan¡¯s room, respectfully knocking on the door. Qin Youxuan was defiant and wild, but she wouldn¡¯t openly disrespect the servants. Upon hearing the butler¡¯s voice, she crawled out of bed, running her fingers through her long hair. ¡°I got it.¡± Eating dinner¡­ her father would never have cared about whether she ate or not before. Could it be that, with Jin Chenye¡¯s return, his paternal love had also reawakened? With a derisive smile on her lips, Qin Youxuan nonchntly moved off the bed, casually grabbing a hairpin from her vanity and tying up her long hair. Revealing her slender neck, seductive vicles, her delicate figure exuding a little less wildness and a bit more of the grace befitting a youngdy of a distinguished family. Few straggly strands of hair fell down beside her ear, somehow adding an indescribable charm. Every move she made seemed to possess a mesmerizing power. She changed out of her pajamas and confidently exited her room. Originally, she disdained eating with that mother-son duo, but by not showing up, she¡¯d instead appear faint-hearted.
Besides, festering alone isn¡¯t fun. Better toe out and stir up trouble for everyone else. Perhaps that would cheer her up! ¡°Wow, this is shaping up to be a full banquet. I didn¡¯t witness such fuss when I returned from abroad, ¡± Qin Youxuan casually remarked upon entering the dining room and spotting the spread of delicious dishes. Her sarcasm was palpable. Despite being a child born in wedlock, she was less important than the bastard son. This was certainly a joke beyond belief. She wondered if her deceased mother knew, would she rise from the grave in anger¡­ ¡°Stop talking such nonsense. Youe back without a word, obviously just to enrage me. Did you truly expect me to have time to arrange anything?!¡± Qin MO, who had just entered with Jin Lan in tow, heard Qin Youxuan¡¯s disparaging remarks. The smile on his face, vanishedpletely. ¡°If I didn¡¯te back, I¡¯m not sure there would still be a ce for me in this house. The illegitimate son has returned to im his inheritance, am I supposed to wait till everyone knows and still y the fool?¡± Ignoring bewildered looks, Qin Youxuan pulled up a chair and gracefully sat down. She raised her sly eyebrows towards Qin MO, ¡°Dad, have you gone senile? Do I look that naive to you?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Oh, and you haven¡¯t had a heart attack yet?¡± Crowned with a cold smirk, Qin Youxuan interrupted.
¡°Impudent! Are you rebelling against me?!¡± Furious, Qin MO mmed his hand on the table even before he had taken his seat. Upon entering the dining room, Jin Chenye was met with this scene of hostility, causing the wrinkles on his forehead to deepen. ¡°Dad, Mom¡­¡± ¡°Chenye, have you changed your clothes? Come, sit next to your father!¡± The moment Jin Lan saw Jin Chenye, her previously stern expression bloomed into a warm smile. Almost fifty years old and still acting sweet and innocent, what a difficult act! Qin Youxuan snickered coldly in response and let the butler serve her a bowl of soup, disregarding everyone and beginning to eat. ¡°The taste is really good! The Chef¡¯s skills are improving. Butler, I want another bowl. ¡± Having slurped down a bowl of soup in no time, Qin Youxuan signaled for a refill. Everyone else was still standing, vet she had already begun eating,pletely disregarding the star of the evening. The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Surely it¡¯s not a crime to want another bowl of soup, right?¡±
Chapter 40: 40: The One Who Should Leave is Not You Chapter 40: 40: The One Who Should Leave is Not You
Trantor: As Studios Editor: As Studios Qin Youxuan gave the table a knock, looking uneasily at the housekeeper who was taking an unusually long time to collect the dishes. She finally sensed that something was amiss and put down her chopsticks. A pair of enchanting eyes surveyed the few people in the room who were still standing.
Her pink lips curled up in a yful smile and she said, ¡°Don¡¯t do this, it¡¯s bad luck for you all to watch me eat ¨C and worse, it¡¯s affecting my appetite¡­¡± ¡°Bang Unable to stand it any longer, Qin MO swept away the bowl in front of her, mming his hand hard against the table. ¡°How could I have raised such an ungrateful wretch as you! Are you trying to drive me to my grave?!¡± Qin Mo¡¯s face turned from green to purple with rage. All were startled by his sudden outburst. Sensing the tense atmosphere, the butler swiftly instructed all the servants in the dining room to leave. Qin Youxuan nced at Jin Lan, who was still standing off to the side. Jin Lan was first taken aback, and then a triumphant smile spread across her face. Her eyes narrowed. She got upnguidly, a coldugh escaping her lips. ¡°Dad, don¡¯t me me for something so grave. You¡¯re still alive and well. The one who was driven to death is my mom!¡± ¡°What, cat got your tongue? Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t know?¡± Qin Youxuan pointed viciously at Jin Lan, venom in her eyes. ¡°My mother was driven to her death by this woman. And now, you¡¯ve weed this mother and son back into our home. Are you really expecting me to wee them with open arms? Dream on!¡± ¡°Regardless of the circumstances, Ye¡¯er is still your elder brother¡­¡± ¡°Elder brother?¡±
Qin Youxuan eximed, her voice filled with exaggeratedughter. ¡°An illegitimate child older than me ¨C and I¡¯m supposed to call him my elder brother?¡± Her mockingughter echoed around the room, grating on the ears. Qin Mo¡¯s face darkened further. Jin Chenye apparently hadn¡¯t expected the scene to unfold this way. Hearing the term ¡®elder brother¡¯ uttered with such tant derision, he felt a painful twinge in his heart. His handsome face stiffened slightly, a trace of unhappiness flickering in his eyes. His lips parted to say, ¡°I just remembered I have some matters to attend to since I¡¯ve just returned home. I¡¯ll head to my room first.¡± ¡°Ye¡¯er!¡± Jin Lan cried in rm. ¡°Stay!¡± Quinn MO shouted, ¡°The one who should leave isn¡¯t you!¡± When the words left Quin Mo t s mouth, everyone present was stunned. Qin Youxuan never thought that she would hear such words from his mouth. Right, they were a family of three. She was the outsider. If she didn¡¯t leave, who should? With teary eyes, Qin Youxuan red at everyone in the room. When her eyesnded on the sympathetic gaze of the butler, she felt tears welling up. She clenched her teeth, refusing to let the tears fall, and turned to exit the dining room. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye was taken aback and extended his hand to stop her. But she forcefully brushed him off. Before he could catch up with her, Jin Lan grabbed him.
¡°If you dare to go after that wench, I¡¯ll kill myself right in front of you!¡± Jin Lan held tightly onto Jin Chenye¡¯s arm and growled these words in a low voice. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye paused in his tracks, looking down in disbelief at his own mother. While he hesitated, Qin Youxuan had rushed back to her room, grabbed her bag, and left through the front door. When Jin Chenye snapped back to reality, he heard the sound of a car engine starting up. By the time he summoned the will to give chase, her figure had already vanished from sight¡­ His body suddenly felt weak. The car sped along the road, the pedal to the floor ¨C like an arrow off its string, thendscape outside the windows blurred as it passed. The cold wind poured in through the windows, causing an involuntary shiver. A blurred figure shed in front of her. Startled, Qin Youxuan stomped hard on the brakes.. Chapter 41: 41: Bah! You’re old enough to be my grandfather! Chapter 41: 41: Bah! You¡¯re old enough to be my grandfather!
Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡± The car came to a steady stop at the intersection.
¡°What kind of driving is that? Don¡¯t you know the speed limit in the city! Driving so fast¡­¡± An almost-hit pedestrian cursed as they passed the intersection while Qin Youxuan, still startled, hadn¡¯t regained her senses yet. What happened to her? She almost hit someone again¡­ Qin Youxuan rested her forehead on the steering wheel, took a deep breath, and when she looked up, Zhi Shang¡¯srge golden sign was right before her eyes. How did she end up driving here¡­ After hesitating for a moment, Qin Youxuan started up her car again and drove into Zhi Shang¡¯s parking lot. Since she was already here, she might as well go in for a drink. It seemed like she no longer had to worry about preserving her image at this point¡­ After parking the car, Qin Youxuan took her purse and went into Zhi Shang. With her current financial ability, she couldn¡¯t afford a private room, so she had to sit in the lobby, order a bottle of strong alcohol and drink alone. Watching the swaying crowd, the entangled figures of men and women, she smirked coldly and cynically.
That¡¯s the beauty of these shy entertainment ces. No one has to care about their daily appearance here. Once you enter this ce, you rule. Just drink and enjoy yourself! Qin Youxuan picked up her ss, moving the orange liquid under the dim light. Its sparkling luster reflected in her eyes, increasing her apparent misery¡­ She was indeed all alone now¡­ She raised the ss to her lips and drained it in one go. The scorching heat spread from her mouth to her throat, causing her to squint ufortably. Her fingertips trembling slightly, she poured herself another ss from the bottle and held it up for consideration. It seemed like she was finding her own reflection in the alcohol¡­ Outside the main entrance, a dazzling sports car pulled up smoothly. A man of majestic build stepped out of the car, casually straightened his cor, exuding an intimidating aura. His bewitching eyes, emitting a sharp light, casually swept across the surroundings. His cold, stunning face made even women gaze with envy and admiration.
After ncing at Yao who had parked his car, he walked forward. ¡°Mr. Jie, it seems to be Miss Qin.¡± Yao had just walked into the lobby when he noticed Qin Youxuan sitting in the corner. He whispered into the man¡¯s ear. The man¡¯s steps faltered. Following Yao¡¯s gaze, he indeed saw Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite figure huddled in the corner, her eyes hazy. The bottle of wine in front of her was already half-empty. It seemed like she had drunk quite a bit. Her beautiful face was flushed attractively, her lips pursed in displeasure, her luminous cat-like eyes slightly squinted as she drowned in her own drinking. Just sitting there quietly, she was a sight to behold. Her beauty seemed to invoke a captivating aura that captured everyone¡¯s attention¡­ Around her, many men were already itching to make their moves, all waiting for the best opportunity to strike. Dan Hanjie¡¯s slender eyes twitched suddenly with displeasure, reflecting a dangerous light. Good, the previous lesson wasn¡¯t enough! ¡°Bring her to me!¡± The man dropped the chillingmand and took a step to leave. ¡°Hey, are you nuts? What are you pulling on me¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was in her drunken haze, feeling the burning sensation in her chest, someone ced a hand on her shoulder. She stood up from the sofa before the person could speak and red at him with wide eyes, cursing.
¡°Babe, drinking alone is so boring. Let big brother keep youpany!¡± ¡°Ugh! You¡¯re old enough to be my grandfather, iming to be my big brother¡­ Burp!¡± She let out a drunken belch, hearing the surroundingughter, she joined in too.. Chapter 42: 42 Mysterious Man Chapter 42: 42 Mysterious Man
Trantor: 549690339 The rotund man¡¯s face stiffened, lowering his voice, ¡°I insist on having a drink with you today!¡± He reached out to grab Qin Youxuan.
Before his hand could even touch the woman in front of him, his wrist was firmly grasped by someone else. With a powerful twist from Yao, the man shrieked, sounding like a pig being ughtered. Although the surrounding crowd might not have had the privilege to meet Dan Hanjie, most of them recognized Yao, his face was synonymous with Mr. Jie. Seeing the rotund man getting a disadvantage, they immediately realized that the power behind Qin Youxuan was not simple. Even if they still coveted her, they dared not act. Before long, the spectators scattered in haste. Yao kicked the big-bellied man¡¯s knee, forcing him to kneel, without even sparing him a nce, he turned to Qin Youxuan, ¡°Miss Qin, pleasee with me.¡± ¡® Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tightened, her bright cat-like eyes narrowed slightly, sizing up Yao. She pointed her pale finger at his nose and mumbled, ¡°I feel like I have seen you before?¡± She then waved her hand dismissively, ¡°No, no¡­ I am sure I have seen you¡­ You approach me in a much better way than others, I like¡­ hic!¡± Qin Youxuan hupped from the alcohol, swaying as she stood up from the sofa and picked up her bag.
She fumbled inside her bag for a while before she found cash and threw it on the table, ¡°Here, the money for the drinks. I have had enough. I¡¯m leaving.¡± ¡°Handsome guy, I appreciate you, but I¡¯m not in the mood today. Let¡¯s reschedule!¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the taken aback Yao, then leaned closer towards him, her finger running under his jawline beforeughing. She swept her hair back over her shoulder and as her chest felt less constrained, she walked past Yao towards the exit. Yao stood frozen on the spot from the unexpected encounter. He had served Mr. Jie for a while, but it was the first time he had been flirted with so brazenly¡­ When Yao snapped out of it, Qin Youxuan had already staggered quite a distance away. She had clearly drunk a lot, her steps were unsteady. The people around him saw Yao standing still and were confused about what Yao intended to do. They hesitated about whether they should make their move . Just as Qin Youxuan was about to step through the exit of Zhi Shang, she was yanked back forcefully. She bumped into a solid chest, the pain momentarily making stars dance before her eyes as she let out an involuntary scream. ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie disregarded the crowd, whose shock was palpable, he hoisted Qin Youxuan horizontally and headed straight for the VIP room. As he passed Yao, he red at him menacingly.
Yao involuntarily shuddered, breaking out in cold sweat, but quickly followed after him. ¡°Bang ¡°Ouch¡­¡± As they entered the VIP room, Dan Hanjie released his hold abruptly. Qin Youxuan was flung onto the couch, the force almost knocked her out. Qin Youxuan felt dizzy and wanted to vomit, but couldn¡¯t. She sat up on the sofa, clutching her waist ufortably. Her cat-like pupils swept over the few people in the room and narrowed. ¡°Who¡¯s this beauty that has managed to get our Mr. Jie so riled up.¡± The young man seated in the middle let go of the woman in his arms and stood up. Dressed in a haute couture suit that showcased his excellent physique, with a startlingly handsome face and an unspeakable allure, especially those phoenix-like eyes.. Chapter 43: 43 Get Out, All of You Chapter 43: 43 Get Out, All of You
Trantor: 549690339 Such bewitching eyes on a man didn¡¯t make him look effeminate, instead, they added an inexpressible touch of wildness. Thisplex perception was perfectly integrated into him.
Jiang Jinchen strutted over to Qin Youxuan, crouched down to look at her, nced diagonally at the icy Dan Hanjie, a yful smile ying around his lips. ¡°She is quite the catch, no wonder so many beauties couldn¡¯t catch your eye. You had to go out and catch one yourself.¡± ¡°Mr. Jinchen, aren¡¯t we good enough for you?¡± The woman just nestled in Jiang Jinchen¡¯s arms immediately pouted in displeasure upon hearing his words. Her boneless body coiled around him like a water snake. She wished she could cling to him. Jiang Jinchen, the third son of the political Jiang family, was one of the top three eligible bachelors in Fico City, known as Mr. Jinchen. Born into nobility, yet a rebel by nature. He wasn¡¯t interested in politics, but business. It was rumored that the golden ¡°Zhi Shang¡±, a club that made a fortune every day, was the result of a whimsical decision by Mr. Jinchen. And he himself was a notorious yer in the nightlife scene. To him, women were simply objects for his indulgence. Yet his generous hand and the allure of his power attracted scores of women, even though they knew he was heartless.
And he refused no one. ¡°Good, you girls are indeed good. Serve me well, and I¡¯ll reward you handsomely,¡± said Jiang Jinchen as he gripped the chin of the woman, smoothly responding to her needs. The moment his words fell, the other women seated on the couch couldn¡¯t sit still any longer. One by one, they wrapped themselves around his side, clinging to him. Before Youxuan could figure out what was happening, the flurry of activity before her eyes made her feel nauseated. She opened her catlike eyes wide, staring at the man unting himself in front of her. ¡°Beauty, have you taken a liking to me?¡± Jiang Jinchen saw Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze on him and batted his long, slender eyes. Pushing away the woman beside him, he brought his handsome face closer to hers. ¡°You happen to be my type. Why don¡¯t I lower my standards and let you make a move on me today?¡± Youxuan was stunned for a moment, then blinked her eyes in rhythm with his. She was feeling stifled today, and his words,bined with the alcohol fumes, actually made herugh out loud. Her soft, boneless handtched onto his tie; her sexy red lips pouted as she coquettishly said, ¡°Sorry, but you¡¯re too ugly for me to make a move.¡± ¡°Hiss¡ª
The women around Jiang Jinchen sucked in a cold breath as their eyes darted between the two. The most precious thing in Mr. Jinchen¡¯s life was his woman-ma face. It had swept countless women off their feet wherever he went, but today, a woman called him ugly¡­ Everyone was waiting to see how Qin Youxuan would be punished! Mr. Jinchen treated women the same way ¨C he was as capable of spoiling them as he was of being heartless towards them. In his eyes, there was no such thing as chivalry or gentle treatment for women. ¡°All of you, get out!¡± A man¡¯s low growl abruptly came from behind. Everyone in the room froze. Even Jiang Jinchen, who had just been called ugly, was too stunned to react. He watched as Dan Hanjie walked forward undisturbed, threw Qin Youxuan over his shoulder, and confidently strode towards the suite in the private room. A special feature of Zhi Shang that made it stand out among other establishments was its confidentiality measures. Apart from the Supreme VIP identification card, the top-tier private rooms were also designed to be integrated spaces for drinking, enjoyment, and sleeping¡­
Chapter 44: 44: The First Fight with the Dark-bellied Man Chapter 44: 44: The First Fight with the Dark-bellied Man
Trantor: 549690339 Each top-notch private room has its own independent rest area. The variations of facilities inside are endless, and there are no cameras.
Besides the VIP customers who possess the Supreme Card, no one could identify the exclusive room¡¯s maic card. The security factor ranked first in the entire industry. Now that Dan Hanjie has carried Qin Youxuan into the room, what¡¯s next is not hard to guess, right? Is he serious?! ¡°Mr. Jinchen, I¡¯m afraid Mr. Jie won¡¯t be in the mood to discuss business with you today, I will arrange another time.¡± Yao was thest one to enter the room, he heard Dan Hanjie¡¯smands, paused for a moment, then walked forward, respectfully bowing. He made a gesture of invitation. This ce belongs to Jiang Jinchen, but the biggest sponsor behind it is Dan Hanjie. Upon hearing his words, Jiang Jinchen came back to his senses. He gestured for the women around him to leave before he lifted his head. ¡°What¡¯s that woman¡¯s name?¡±
Jiang Jinchen, known in the underworld as Mr. Jinchen, is a seasoned yer. ustomed to pretense, he immediately detected a hint of unusualness as soon as he calmed down and abruptly asked. Heid his strong arm around Yao¡¯s shoulder, ¡°It¡¯s just the two of us here, you don¡¯t need to y tricks around me, is Jie interested in that woman?¡± ¡°This¡­l don¡¯t know.¡± Yao hesitated for a second before telling the truth. ¡°OK ! Chief Assistant, your unwavering loyalty ismendable, but I guess even breaking your teeth wouldn¡¯t get any useful information out of you, however¡­ telling me the beauty¡¯s name is not against thew, right?¡± Yao was taken aback, ¡°Qin Youxuan.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Jiang Jinchen suddenly stiffened, clutching Yao¡¯s shoulder a little harder, ¡°Her surname is Qin, Qin Mo¡¯s daughter, Miss Qin?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yao looked at Jiang Jinchen¡¯s exaggerated response with surprise and a hint of confusion. Mr. Jinchen has seen all sorts of women, how could he lose hisposure just because of a name? ¡°No, nothing¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen nced at Yao, his gaze falling on the tightly shut room door, he narrowed his phoenix eyes, ¡°I have other things to do, I¡¯ll leave first today, tell Jie that I¡¯ll meet him another day.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± In the vast room. ¡°Let me go¡­ I¡­¡±
¡°Vomit¡ªI¡¯ Qin Youxuan had been drinking on an empty stomach all night, and was shaken around over Dan Hanjie¡¯s shoulder, she couldn¡¯t hold it back any longer. Unable to get to the bathroom freely, she magnificently vomited on the man¡­ ¡°Vomit¡ªI¡¯ Hanging upside down on the man¡¯s body, Qin Youxuan felt unbearable difort, after vomiting, she felt much better. She didn¡¯t realize at all that the obsessively clean man had turned into stone, or the rapidly dropping air pressure and temperature in the room¡­ ¡°Qin, You, Xuan¡ª¡± The man¡¯s deep growl, apanied by a terrifying murderous aura, rushed towards her instantly. In her daze, Qin Youxuan felt a chill run down her spine. Before she had the chance to figure out what was happening, she was thrown into the bathtub, facing an absolute disaster. ¡°Glug, glug¡ª
After choking on water several times, Qin Youxuan finally popped her head out of the water. Before she could joyfully embrace the fresh air, she was ruthlessly pushed back in by a relentless hand. She struggled with all her might, but she was no match for the man¡¯s strong arm. After a few attempts, she wilted like a frost-bitten eggnt and copsed in the bathtub. Just as she thought she was going to be drowned alive, arge hand fished her out and tossed her onto the floor¡­. Chapter 45: 45 This Taste is So Familiar Chapter 45: 45 This Taste is So Familiar
Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ouch¡­¡± Qin Youxuan half-closed her cat-like eyes. The position of her elbow hit the glossy floor, causing unbearable pain.
Dan Hanjie nced at her, his evil eyes narrowed. The clothes on Qin Youxuan¡¯s body got wet from the water, semi-transparent and clinging to her body, failing to cover the enchanting scenery of her body. Her little head kept swaying under the man¡¯s gaze, increasingly enticing. The water in the bathroom kept running, giving rise to mist, blurring the figures. ¡°Heh¡ª¡± In the man¡¯s moment of distraction, Qin Youxuanzily let out a yawn. A secondter, sheid t on the cold floor and fell asleep. Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes, took a step forward, intending to lift her into his arms, then suddenly smelled a sour scent. The things that he had finally managed to forget suddenly flooded back into his mind. The charming handsome face instantly darkened. He turned and walked towards the faucet¡­ Only after he had rinsed himself numerous times until there was no hint of any odd smell left on him, he casually wrapped a towel around his muscr waist.
He took steps towards the bathtub. Lying next to the bathtub and already fast asleep, Qin Youxuan was oblivious to the approaching danger. After the intoxication and soaking in water, she was now sleeping soundly. Her petite body shrunk into a ball, clothes wet. The moment Dan Hanjie opened the bathroom door, he instantly heard her murmur softly, ¡°Cold¡­¡± The man stopped in his tracks, turned around to pick her up, removed her wet clothing in a few swift movements, held her in his arms, and walked towards therge bed in the room. He tossed her onto the bed, leaning over her. ¡°Bastard¡­ hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pushed him lightly, failing to make the man atop her budge at all. What was strange was, she somehow found the smell familiar¡­ Her beautiful cat-like eyes widened in an instant. Under the dim light, she could only make out the man¡¯s perfect facial features before she tilted her head to the side and fell asleep. This must be a dream, she thought. Once she woke up, everything would be fine¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s heat hadn¡¯t yet had the chance to dissipate when he saw the woman beneath him go limp and motionless.
He lowered his head to find that she had actually fallen asleep at such a crucial moment, annoyance growing as he mmed his fist into the mattress! ¡°Yaya, stop kidding around, get up and clean up after you¡­¡± It seemed that Qin Youxuan was really fast asleep. She let out a murmur, then swatted away the man¡¯s groping hand, rolling over with her petite body curling inside the quilt. Dan Hanjie propped up his body with one arm, his eyes fixated on her beautiful small face with aplex look. Narrowing his eyes begrudgingly at Qin Youxuan for a moment, he reached out to pull her into his arms, forcing his eyes shut. Sleep! ¡°Mmm¡­¡± After a sound night¡¯s sleep, Qin Youxuan stretchedfortably, but just as she moved, she immediately noticed something wrong with her body. Her body felt as if it had been run over by a truck, her elbow more so hurting with every slight move.. Chapter 46: 46: Running Out of Brainpower Chapter 46: 46: Running Out of Brainpower
Trantor: 549690339 As she turned her head, she caught a glimpse of Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting handsome face out of the corner of her eye, and almost jumped up from the bed in shock! ¡°Why, how, why are you in my bed!¡±
Qin Youxuan yelled out loud, instinctively looked down, only to see herself unclothed, traces that seemed to be left by lips were lingering on her chest, she felt as if the sky was falling down¡­ She quickly grabbed the nket beside her and wrapped it around herself, and asked, ¡°Where are my clothes?¡± Qin Youxuan red at the man in front of her, her eyes falling on his body, her mind was blown to pieces instantly. She even lost her ability to speak. ¡°It seems you slept wellst night, do you remember what you did to me?¡± Dan Hanjie coldly asked without any qualms about his nakedness. The towel around his waist had already been taken off before bedtime and thrown onto the floor. He had a cleanliness obsession, he wouldn¡¯t use it again. The man with a physiqueparable to a supermodel got out of bed and walked to Qin Youxuan, ignoring her stupor. He put on arge bathrobe, strolled back to Qin Youxuan, lifting her chin with his long fingers, ¡°What, don¡¯t remember?¡± ¡°What, what did I do to you?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes, she really couldn¡¯t remember a thing. All she remembered was that she went to Zhi Shang and ordered a bottle of alcohol¡­ After that¡­
It seemed she met a lot of people, but she couldn¡¯t remember a single one! Qin Youxuan clutched her head, which was pounding from the hangover, feeling guilty under Dan Hanjie¡¯s interrogating tone. Could it be that she drank too much and took advantage of him? ¡°Don¡¯t think I¡¯m going to take the me just because I was drunk, I won¡¯t take responsibility!¡± Even if something did happen, she was the one at a loss. The way he looks so strong and masculine, how could she possibly have taken advantage of him? Yes, she shouldn¡¯t panic. The idea that something might have happened between them made Qin Youxuan feel doomed. It was tragic enough to lose her virginity to a stranger, now the second time was just as fuzzy¡­ ¡°Take responsibility?¡± Dan Hanjie grimly growled out the words, seeing her panicked expression, he knew exactly where her thoughts were going. The hand pinching her chin suddenly tightened, tone suggestive, ¡°Do I look like the kind of man who needs you to take responsibility?¡± In his tone, he almost sounded like he wanted to devour her! ¡°If you don¡¯t need it, that¡¯s great, I also didn¡¯t mean that, yes, once I leave here, I will forget everything¡­¡± Qin Youxuan made a move to get out of the bed, lifting the nket.
Just as she was about to raise her hand, she stopped. Feeling embarrassed, she nced at the man who was still standing in front of her, and bit her lip, ¡°Um, avert your gaze, could you please turn around?¡± How could she go to the bathroom with him staring at her like this? ¡°Is there any part of you I haven¡¯t seen?¡± Dan Hanjie, with a smirk at the corner of his mouth, exuded an aura of eroticism. Giving Qin Youxuan, who was frozen in ce, a cold look, he firmly gripped her face, ¡°Also, have I ever said that I would allow you to forget aboutst night?¡± ¡°Silly cat, it¡¯s not your first time, can¡¯t you tell whether it¡¯s happened or not?¡± Does he mean that nothing happened between them? Wait, if he didn¡¯t sleep with her, how would he know it wasn¡¯t her first time? Qin Youxuan felt like her brain was about to explode.. Chapter 47: 47: A Woman Who Doesn’t Know Right From Wrong Chapter 47: 47: A Woman Who Doesn¡¯t Know Right From Wrong
Trantor: 549690339 The imposing aura of the man before her was overpowering, making it impossible for her to think clearly. She was dizzied by his fervently masculine presence. So all she could do was stare at him nkly, waiting for his next words.
¡°If I hadn¡¯t stepped in, who knows which man¡¯s bed you¡¯d be lying in, or even several men¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°What¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, staring at him in shock. Merely imagining such a scene, a chill ran down her spine, making her flesh crawl. ¡°What, only scared now?¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her pale face, the malicious look on his own face slightly fading. He meant to say that he did not take advantage of her out of lust but merely helped out when she needed it. Thinking about it this way, did he help her yet again? ¡°I can¡¯t afford to treat you to dinner anymore!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly eximed, full of conviction. He had already eaten all her savings in one go, if it happened again, she might have to sell herself¡­ ¡°Who said anything about you treating me?¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth. Did he look like someone who couldn¡¯t afford a meal?
The man¡¯s dark eyes shone with a sly light, although alluring, they filled Qin Youxuan with a palpable sense of danger. She shrank her neck, wishing she could disappear into her covers. She was just guessing based on his actions¡­ He saved her, just helped her undress, and did nothing else. And ¡°kindly¡± waited until she woke up, wasting his breath talking to her so much. If it wasn¡¯t for a meal, then what was he after? ¡°I certainly will not be your woman!¡± Realizing what he was implying, Youxuan yelled even louder. Perfect! This woman had truly infuriated him. With a flick of his wrist, Dan Hanjie flung her onto the bed, his towering figure immediately pressing her down. He wished he could strangle her! Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart pounded. Was he so angry because she hit the nail on the head?
Thinking about being kept by him ignited her fighting spirit. Hating not to use all her strength, she lifted her knee towards the man¡¯s vulnerable part. Dan Hanjie was too experienced for that, years surviving on the edge of the de had taught him to always stay alert, even in bed. Before Qin Youxuan¡¯s knee could make contact, he pushed it away with his leg. Filled with more anger, he gripped her throat tightly, ¡°Ungrateful woman!¡± ¡°Yes¡­ I¡¯m ungrateful¡­ if you dare, let me go and we¡¯ll fight again!¡± ¡°What kind of hero uses his strength to bully women¡­¡± Choked by him, Qin Youxuan found it hard to breathe, struggled to speak while holding her breath, but she staunchly refused to back down! Dan Hanjie was taken aback by her stubbornness, but he didn¡¯t loosen his grip on her throat, watching as her pretty face turned red fromck of air. Yet she refused to beg for mercy. His captivating eyes shone with a cold light, a terrifyingly cruel aura radiated from him¡­ He had saved her, she had vomited all over him, he had yed the servant and the pillow for her, and in the end, he was seen as a viin for bullying a woman? Well done, Qin Youxuan! Her face red, Qin Youxuan stared at him defiantly, slowly feeling the air in her lungs thinning.
She could faintly taste the scent of death¡­ She couldn¡¯t die yet, she hadn¡¯t driven the mother and child out of her home¡­ ¡°Bang¨C¡± With thest of her breath, Qin Youxuan lifted her head and mmed it hard against his forehead.. Chapter 48: 48: This mouth sure is impressive Chapter 48: 48: This mouth sure is impressive
Trantor: 549690339 Dan Hanjie stepped back, avoiding her attack, but his grip loosened. The moment Qin Youxuan found an opening, she quickly crawled up from the bed, and wrapped herself up in the sheets while retreating to the corner of the room. Her eyes were wide with fear, but she was still ring at the devilish man in front of her.
Ironically, with nothing on her but a single sheet and a pair of deer-like helpless eyes, she showed no aura of any stature. Instead, it made her look even more pitiful. Compared to Dan Hanjie, her petite body seemed like a kitten. The contrast between her fair skin and his bronze muscles instantly reminded him how she fell asleep on his chestst night¡­ His devilish eyes narrowed slightly, a dark light lurking within. But his heart softened. He took a step towards her. ¡°You¡­don¡¯te over¡­¡± As she held the sheet tightly against her chest, Qin Youxuan backed up against the wall. She wished she could disappear into the wall. ¡°Afraid to die?¡± Dan Hanjie stopped, a smirk on his face. ¡°Who isn¡¯t afraid to die?!¡± Qin Youxuan raised her voice, agitated by his condescending look. After shouting, she saw his eyes darken, she stopped and shrank back.
Regretting her rash words! ¡°If you¡¯re afraid to die, you should know not to anger me!¡± ¡°Are you out of your mind? You¡¯re the one trying to intimidate me into epting an unfair agreement. Standing up to you means I deserve death? Your grandfather must have bribed a whole lot of courts, huh?¡± All the judgments werepletely unjust¡­ ¡°Such a sharp tongue.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked, not angry but amused. He walked up to her, reached out, and firmly gripped her delicate chin. The soft touch of her skin was even more pleasing than he had imagined. Seeing her ball her fists in anger, yet knowing she couldn¡¯t beat him and thus not daring to strike. Hanjie found this amusing. His lips curled up into a smile. ¡°With your abilities, you¡¯ll never inherit the Qin Group.¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback: ¡°Well, I wouldn¡¯t sell myself to you, either!¡± This time, it was Dan Hanjie¡¯s turn to be stunned. His devilish eyes tightened, casting a dangerous gleam. He used more force on her chin, intently staring at the woman before him. Qin Youxuan silently screamed for help, his grip was hurting her and she was on the verge of crying.
For a moment, neither of them moved. Just as Qin Youxuan thought her life was over, he suddenly let go and took a step back. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be waiting to see how you beg me.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare to believe that she had escaped death so easily. It seemed that the outside world¡¯s portrayal of this Big Devil was somewhat exaggerated. He didn¡¯t seem to be as merciless and bloodthirsty¡­ Hearing the subtle mockery in his voice, Qin Youxuan instinctively wanted to retort, but thought better of it. What if she angered him again? Her life was the priority! When she found her footing, she hopped towards the bathroom, still wrapped in the sheets. She struggled to move, all the while vignt of the man, afraid he might reach out his ws¡­ Just when Miss Qin was finally close to the bathroom door, thinking she was about to find liberation, the man standing still suddenly turned around, without raising his head.
¡°Oh, I forgot to tell you, I threw out that piece of salty vegetable cloth you were wearing..¡± Chapter 49: 49: What does it have to do with me Chapter 49: 49: What does it have to do with me
Trantor: 549690339 Was he certain that he had forgotten, or did he intentionally watch her make a fool of herself, waiting for this devastating blow?! Qin Youxuan was furious!
Her cat-like eyes bore into him with such intensity that they could have pierced right through! Who was Dan Hanjie exactly? Ignoring Qin Youxuan¡¯s resentment, he leisurely walked to his closet, pulled out a brand-new suit, and slowly put it on. Within moments, he was impable in his clothing. Especially that handmade ck suit; it fit his perfect physique perfectly. The defined chest, the eight-pack abs, eight pack! Even a shirt couldn¡¯t conceal his drool-inducing allure¡­ Qin Youxuan bit her fingernail, continuing to monitor the man¡¯s actions. Watching Dan Hanjie put on the jacket, casually adjust his cuffs, every move he made was handsome and upright, dignified and charismatic! Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes, from the initial anger, toter grumbling, to leaning against the wall and ¡­ admiring the beautiful man. Where did her moral principles go?! ¡°Since you threw away my clothes, how am I supposed to leave?¡± Qin Youxuan watched hisposed movements towards the door and finally snapped back to her senses at the critical moment.
He isn¡¯t expecting her to run naked, is he? ¡°What¡¯s that got to do with me?¡± As expected, lending a helping hand was too much of a benevolent expectation from the world. Dan Hanjie never intended to lend her a hand, but¡­. She couldn¡¯t just leave draped in a bed sheet, could she? This would definitely make the headlines of the entertainment section! Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body suddenly blocked the entrance to the doorway, her gaze riveted on him, ¡°Where did that suite from?¡± Why did the wardrobe conveniently house a men¡¯s suit? Just looking at the size, it was clearly prepared specifically for him. ¡°What¡¯s it to you?¡± Qin Youxuan broke down in tears.
Was he so miserly with his words? Alright, it¡¯s none of her business. But she also wanted a suit of clothes¡­ ¡°If you threw away my clothes, it¡¯s only fair youpensate me with a new suit. That¡¯s your business now, isn¡¯t it?¡± The thought of this man deliberately throwing her clothes away and waiting to make fun of her made Qin Youxuan stand up tall and re at him! Let¡¯s hear your excuse now! ¡°You¡¯re certain that it wasn¡¯t discarded because you vomited all over it and couldn¡¯t wear it again?¡± Dan Hanjie recalled the scene the previous night and moved closer to the petite Qin Youxuan, his eyes narrowing. ¡°You did remind me though. I generously rescued a stray cat only to have it vomit all over me and ruin my clothes. Seems I¡¯m the one who can demandpensation¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened, her eyes rolling left and right, still unable to think of a good counter-attack. She was digging her own grave. Why had she brought up the issue ofpensation? ¡°You just assume I vomited? There¡¯s no surveince in this room, how can I be sure you didn¡¯t intentionally throw the clothes away, trying to pin it on me!¡± Qin Youxuan knew the truth about herself, she could definitely see herself throwing up wildly after drinking too much, but even if she was admitting to the most likely truth at this moment, she couldn¡¯t own up to it. Otherwise, she would only have one option left ¨C running naked¡­ She looked up at the silent Dan Hanjie, feeling hollow inside, afraid that she would cave in and admit her wrongdoing if he kept looking at her! But the man merely nced at her exposed skin, his eyes narrowing, ¡°I¡¯ll have my assistant send you a suit.¡±
He walked past her and left.. Chapter 50: 50: He wouldn’t just leave, would he? Chapter 50: 50: He wouldn¡¯t just leave, would he?
Trantor: 549690339 Qin Youxuan stared at the man¡¯s retreating figure, clutching at her cor for a long time without moving. He wouldn¡¯t trick her and just leave, would he?
After a long period of distress and no oneing to her aid, Qin Youxuan¡¯s anxiety exploded. He wouldn¡¯t really just abandon her, would he? Scum! Bastard! Dragging her bedsheet, Qin Youxuan hopped back into her room. After a long search, she still couldn¡¯t find her purse, feeling utterly forlorn. Dressed like this, with her phone missing, was she seriously expected to streak out? That¡¯s not right! As careful as she was, getting drunk was outrageous enough, how could she have possibly lost her purse too? It must have fallen somewhere¡­ Qin Youxuan took a deep breath. Seeing that she was the only person left in the room, she didn¡¯t feel as hesitant, she directly raised the sheet and went into the bathroom and struggled to put on a robe. Finally, she was decent enough to be seen. But things were still too suggestive. She needed to find her phone and call for help as soon as possible. With that in mind, Qin Youxuan quickly turned the doorknob, walking towards the private room connected with the lounge.
Indeed, she saw her purse on the couch, she was over the moon! Just as she took two steps forward, she saw movement from the door lock, and the next second, the door opened and someone stepped in. Their eyes met, and both of them froze. . Is this Miss Qin?¡± The woman who entered was dressed in professional attire, exuding an air of a white-cor female executive from head to toe. Seeing Qin Youxuan, who was about to pounce on the couch to grab her purse, the woman paused before finally asking respectfully. ¡°Yes, I am. May I ask if you are ¡­¡± Halfway through her sentence, Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze fell on the shopping bag in the woman¡¯s hand, her eyes suddenly lighting up, ¡°Did Dan Hanjie send you?¡± Hearing her mention that name so directly, the woman frowned slightly but ultimately didn¡¯t borate, ¡°I am Mr. Jie¡¯s secretary, my surname is Chen. These are the clothes Mr. Jie asked me to deliver to you.¡± Although she didn¡¯t understand why. Mr. Jie usually only keeps Yao with him and would directly let Yao handle things. It was rare for him to bother the staff at the corporation. It¡¯s not that he worries about others using him of blurring professional boundaries, but because he simply doesn¡¯t trust anyone. But seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s slightly open neckline and the fair legs that the bathrobe could hardly shield¡­ Secretary Chen seemed to understand a bit more.
However, it¡¯s rumored that Mr. Jie doesn¡¯t like women close to him. Even a touch was out of the question. Why would he suddenly let her deliver clothes to a woman, even including intimate clothing¡­ Secretary Chen really couldn¡¯t understand what was going on, and couldn¡¯t help but take a few more nces at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Well, at least he has some conscience. If he¡¯d really tricked me, I¡¯d have bitten him!¡± Qin Youxuan wasn¡¯t the least bit grateful and was rather furious. Would it kill him to bring some clothes? Did he have to make her wait this long? He clearly had a personal assistant right next to him, and still deliberately let someone elsee. This narrow-minded man must be doing it on purpose just to make her anxious! ¡°Are all my clothes inside this?¡± After reading a low curse, Qin Youxuan smiled and took the bag from Secretary Chen¡¯s hand. After a quick nce, she saw that everything was there and breathed a sigh of relief. She was actually worried that no one would bring her clothes today and she¡¯d have to walk out in a bathrobe¡­ Now she didn¡¯t have to worry anymore. ¡°Thank you, Secretary Chen.¡± Though she knew perfectly well that without Dan Hanjie¡¯s orders, this Secretary Chen would never have hurried over to deliver her clothes, in her heart, Qin Youxuan just didn¡¯t feel like showing gratitude to that domineering man..
Chapter 51: 51: Fighting with a darker man and a stepmother Chapter 51: 51: Fighting with a darker man and a stepmother
Trantor:549690339 ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Secretary Chen said with a courteous smile. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go change.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t mind her distance, waved her hand, and with bag in tow, went into the restroom.
By the time she changed and came out, Secretary Chen had already left. Qin Youxuan put the empty bag on the table, unable to resist clicking her tongue. Gosh, if Secretary Chen hadn¡¯t left, she would have given her a thumbs up! The size of the dress was like it was tailored for her, and the underwear size was also just right, with not a bit of discrepancy. The clothes in the bag were indeed made just for her measurements. But she didn¡¯t remember meeting with Dan Hanjie¡¯s scheming male secretary¡­ Granted, these secretaries nowadays must have done a lot of dress delivery jobs for their bosses, they¡¯ve all be experts! Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes, didn¡¯t delve into it, resolved the crisis, picked up her bag, and went out of Zhi Shang. She found her car and drove back to the Qin family mansion. Her action of packing up and leaving was out of anger the night before. Jin Lan was probably enjoying her coffee elegantly right now, scoffing at her stupidity, right?
If she really had left then, wouldn¡¯t that just benefit the mother and son. Qin Youxuan clenched her bag, a hint of resentment rose in her pitch-ck eyes, and slowed her speed as the car was about to reach the entrance of the Qin family¡¯s old house. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re finally back, you didn¡¯t even eat dinnerst night and left, breakfast is ready now, you should hurry in and eat something.¡± The housekeeper came to greet her as soon as he saw Qin Youxuan step into the yard, speaking with a tone of concern. ¡°Alright.¡± Qin Youxuan pulled the corners of her mouth into a small smile. In this house, all the servants knew how to read the room, knew she wasn¡¯t favored, and wanted to stay as far away from her as possible. Only the housekeeper, who had spent his entire life in the Qin household, sincerely cared if she had eaten or not. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to take off her shoes and go inside, the housekeeper suddenly leaned in closer to her, lowered his voice and said, ¡°The master and Mrs. Lan are in the dining room right now, if you don¡¯t want to¡­¡± ¡°This is my home, I don¡¯t need to avoid anyone!¡± At the mention of Jin Lan¡¯s name, Qin Youxuan immediately grows frustrated, ¡°I know you don¡¯t want me to conflict with my father, but he doesn¡¯t see me as his daughter in his eyes. What does it matter what I do?¡± Her patience will only make her lose her footing in this family¡­ Qin Youxuanughed mockingly at herself, didn¡¯t say anything further, directly swapped her shoes, and went into the living room. Originally, she didn¡¯t have much of an appetite, having had a hangoverst night and being scared half to death by Dan Hanjie in the morning, Qin Youxuan only wanted to go back to her room to get a good rest. But when she thought about how that woman was unting herself in front of her dad again, probably waiting for an opportunity to mock her, she couldn¡¯t swallow her pride.
She directly went into the dining room, bag in tow. ¡°Yo, eating so much this early in the morning, aren¡¯t you worried that you¡¯ll grow fat and have to resort to liposuction?¡± Qin Youxuan sneered, ncing at the food on Jin Lan¡¯s te, and sat down next to her. Plopping her bag onto the rack next to her, ¡°Housekeeper, prepare a breakfast for me too, ham and double eggs will do.¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± The housekeeper who had just followed her into the dining room was taken aback for a moment, gathered himself, and immediately walked towards the kitchen. ¡°Who did you call a pig?¡± Hearing Qin Youxuan¡¯s sarcastic words, Jin Lan¡¯s hand tightened around her cutlery, her carefully made-up face was devoid of the smile, her lips quivered with anger. Chapter 52: 52: Act, Let You Act! Chapter 52: 52: Act, Let You Act!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Whoever picks the call is the one mentioned!¡± Qin Youxuan shrugged her shoulders nonchntly, picked up the napkin, and elegantly ced it on herp. ¡°Mo!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s tears came pouring out, free-flowing and ceaseless, her cry filled with grievance. ¡°Look at what she¡¯s saying, deliberately mocking me. I have no say in this family anymore. How will the staff look at me?¡±
¡°Such a considerable weight and yet belittles herself. People nowadays really do have skin as thick as a wall, no wonder they¡¯re destined to y the mistress.¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly burst out with thisment, which directly made Jin Lan¡¯s face turn pale. She threw her utensils on the table and burrowed into Qin Mo¡¯s arms, crying like a dainty damsel. Her shoulders shrugged with every sob, but is she really that pitiful? Go ahead, y your games! If she dares to flirt with someone else¡¯s husband, would she care about tarnishing her own reputation? She loves performing, and Qin Youxuan absolutely loves watching. In front of Qin Mo, Jin Lan had to suppress all her temper, let¡¯s see if she won¡¯t suffocate herself! Qin Youxuan sneered, with an increasingly radiant and innocent smile on her face, ¡°Dad, after all, I¡¯m not their own. Whatever I do is perceived as wrong. If I eat too much, it¡¯s my fault that she loses her appetite. They say being a stepmother is hard, but who thinks about the stepmother being wicked?¡± ¡°Mo, I didn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Enough! Can¡¯t someone enjoy breakfast in peace? I have to go to the officeter. If you¡¯re done eating, go back to your room. Look at the state of you, crying and making noises!¡± Qin Mo, who had been silent all this time, suddenly admonished her coldly, which scared Jin Lan so much that she couldn¡¯t continue her pretense of crying. With a wronged face, she awkwardly returned to her own seat.
¡°Miss, your breakfast is ready.¡± The butler quickly ced the ham and eggs Qin Youxuan ordered in front of her. ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan graciously received it, relishing in the joy of having won the first round. Flesh and blood are indeed thicker than water. If Jin Lan likes to put on an act, she would straightforwardly make her unable to do so! ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± A deep male voice suddenly came from outside the dining room while Qin Youxuan was lost in her thought. The profound timbre was melodious like a cello. Qin Youxuan¡¯s back stiffened, and she bit her lip without turning her head. ¡°Ye¡¯er, you¡¯re awake. Come have breakfast. Your dad has been waiting for you. After eating, you can go to thepany with him. It¡¯s also good to familiarize yourself with the business.¡± Upon seeing Jin Chenye stepping into the dining room, Jin Lan immediately forgot her previous displeasure. Her whole being blossomed into a smile. It doesn¡¯t matter if a woman doesn¡¯t excel in anything, as long as she gives birth to apetent son. Especially for a big corporation like the Qin Group, an heir is always needed. Once her son inherits Qin Group, she is not afraid of not dealing with that little troublemaker! ¡°What did you say? Jin Chenye is entering thepany?¡± Qin Youxuan, who was lost in her thoughts and just heard Jin Lan¡¯s words, her cat-like eyes instantly tightened.
¡°Why else? Ye¡¯er is your dad¡¯s only son. If he doesn¡¯t enter thepany, are you going to enter instead?¡± Jin Lan raised her eyebrows triumphantly, ¡°The scandal of the youngdy, I guess it¡¯s not over yet. Showing up at this time, who knows what the reporters will fabricate this time. Hopefully, it won¡¯t affect thepany!¡± ¡°Dad, do you think the same? ¡± She was just framed, and she couldn¡¯t even enter thepany. Is he going to tantly let Jin Chenye take her ce in the Qin Group? In this way, everyone would treat Jin Chenye as the crown prince of the Qin Group, and she would truly be put on the sidelines! Chapter 53: 53 Cleaning up the Shameless White Lotus Chapter 53: 53 Cleaning up the Shameless White Lotus
Trantor:549690339 ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about just going in to have a look and getting familiar with some business processes?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s face stiffened, he put down his knife and fork, took a sip from the ss next to him. ¡°Just going in to have a look?¡± Qin Youxuan sneered, throwing her utensils forcefully onto the table and pushing her napkin into the middle of the table as she stood up.
¡°Right after my scandal breaks out and I can¡¯t enter thepany, your illegitimate son returns to the country. What a coincidence! Don¡¯t tell me you can¡¯t guess who¡¯s behind all this? I thought you were biased, but there were limits. She is obviously using me as a stepping stone for her son. Are you still going to turn a blind eye?!¡± ¡°Miss, you¡¯re framing me!¡± Jin Lan jumped up in protest. ¡°The foot is yours, it¡¯s your own ipetence that got you into such dirty ces and caught by the paparazzi. Still wanting to me me? If thest time was an ident, then it certainly wasn¡¯t me who set you upst night, right? Staying out all night,ing back early in the morning, even changing your clothes on the way back. You don¡¯t care about yourself, don¡¯t care about the image of the Qin Group, you¡¯re intentionally giving paparazzi something to report!¡± Jin Lan arrogantly nces at Qin Youxuan back and forth, directing her gaze at the obvious red marks on her neck. ¡°I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s me who set you up or if it¡¯s yourck of self-respect. But with your reminder, it does remind me of something!¡± Jin Lan scampered out of the dining room, then returned after a short while, cing a pile of newspapers and magazines on the dining table. Upon close inspection, Qin Youxuan realized they were articles about the scandal of an illegitimate son¡¯s marriage ceremony from thest time. It¡¯s been a while and she still kept them so well. She was obviously waiting for this day! ¡°Mo, you have a look, she admitted it herself. This is the work of your good daughter. Even before Ye¡¯er had returned to the country, she was already scheming to smear him. Seeing her own ipetence, she also wants to drag me down. She just can¡¯t stand to see us mother and son well, can she?¡± Jin Lan was about to cry, wiping a tear from her eye, ¡°I am okay with it, but Ye¡¯er has suffered so much because of me, you have to make it up to him!¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, she could not believe that Jin Lan had the audacity to y the victim!
She clenched her fists out of rage, barely restraining herself from pping her. ¡°Mom, enough!¡± Jin Chenye, who had been silent all this time, couldn¡¯t help but reprimand her when he saw Qin Youxuan¡¯s face losing color. ¡°Mo, look at this, even at this moment, Ye¡¯er is thinking about her. When will she start thinking about us mother and son?¡± Jin Lan seized the opportunity to be even more dramatic. She wished she could elevate her son to a saint, and she would naturally be the holy mother. ¡°Mother and son ying so well together, it¡¯s sickening. Jin Chenye, this only makes me more disgusted!¡± ¡°Youxuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye frowned. Hearing her word ¡®disgusting¡¯, a trace of deep pain shed across his handsome face. ¡°Enough!¡± Qin Mo mmed the table and stood up, ring at Qin Youxuan, ¡°How many times have I said this, Ye¡¯er is your elder brother, you should show him some respect¡­¡± ¡°And I¡¯ve also said, in this lifetime, I will never acknowledge your illegitimate son! I don¡¯t care whom you have children with, but what¡¯s mine is mine, even if it¡¯s destroyed, I will never give it to anyone else! Never!¡± Qin Youxuan raised her face and retorted loudly. nting her eyes, with a sneer at the corner of her mouth. The provocative look in her eyes made a surge of anger rush into Qin Mo¡¯s brain, ¡°Unfilial child!¡±
Chapter 54: 54: Did you release the news to the newspaper? Chapter 54: 54: Did you release the news to the newspaper?
Trantor:549690339 Yet again, his heart disease roared back in response to his anger. ¡°Oh, so you¡¯re angry because I hit the nail on the head?¡± Qin Youxuan held her head up high, standing straight,¡± You might as well live a bit longer, so you can watch me drive out these shameless mother and son!
¡°p ¡ª ¡± A harsh pnded on her pretty face, Qin Youxuan turned her head, and covered her face with her hand. ¡°How could I have a daughter as rebellious as you! I¡­¡± As Qin Mo raised his hand, before he could fall down again, Qin Youxuan¡¯s arm was forcibly yanked back by Jin Chenye, shielding her. ¡°Dad, let¡¯s talk things out calmly.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s tall figure provides a firm shelter for Qin Youxuan. ¡°Let me go, I don¡¯t need your hypocrisy!¡± Qin Youxuan briskly walked out from behind him, till she was in front of Qin Mo. ¡°Hit me! If you dare, kill me! I want to ask my mom why she didn¡¯t take me with her when she left, leaving me here to watch these despicable people unt their power in front of me!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Mo¡¯s raised hand paused in mid-air. On hearing her suddenly mention his ex-wife, his face changed slightly. For a moment, he shoved the tes off the table, tossed his hand away and left. ¡°Mo, remember your heart condition; the doctor said you can¡¯t get agitated¡­wait for me¡­¡± Jin Lan, who had been watching the quarrel with a cold triumphant smirk, leisurely turned and followed him out. ¡°Bang¡± Unable to suppress her anger, Qin Youxuan cleared everything off the table with a sweep of her hand. tes, bowls and chopsticks crashed to the floor, making a sound of crackle and jingle.
Even the newspapers that Jin Lan had managed to gather were scattered on the ground. The bold, festive words were striking. Qin Youxuan¡¯s cat-like eyes squinted as she seized one of the papers. ¡°Are these all true, like my mother said? Did you nt these stories in the newspapers?¡± A warm voice sounded from above her, a handsome face suddenly appeared in her line of vision, blocking the light in front of her, and took the newspaper from her hand. He merely nced at it before he casually tossed it into the trash can. Hisrge hand cupped her face, very carefully, like he was holding his own treasure. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°Keep your fake sympathy to yourself. I don¡¯t need your pity!¡± Qin Youxuan froze for a second before armoring herself like a porcupine, shrugged off his hand from her face and backed away. She caught a glimpse of his pained expression, turned her head away and ignored it. Jin Chenye was an illegitimate son, carrying his mother¡¯s surname, but resembled his father, Qin Mo. Refined features, elegant countenance, outstanding temperament¡­ In him, all you could ever see was the halo of a prince, not the contempt of an illegitimate child.
Standing quietly in the dining hall, with everything around him seeming merely as decoration, he looked silently towards the light that filtered through therge french windows, casting a charmingly deep shadow on his profile. Ironically, the more he resembled Qin Mo, the more it reminded Qin Youxuan that her father had secretly fathered a child with another woman even before marrying her mother! ¡°As long as you¡¯re still in Qin family, I¡¯ll never leave you alone. This includes your drama-loving mother!¡± Qin Youxuan shouted, not giving him another nce before attempting to walk out. But her wrist was abruptly seized and pulled back harshly. She was instantly enraged! ¡°Jin Chenye, let go of me!¡± ¡°No!¡± Jin Chenye replied firmly, his voice a dominating growl. Qin Youxuan had never seen him this stern, and was taken aback for a moment. Chapter 55: 55: I Wish You Were Despised by Everyone Chapter 55: 55: I Wish You Were Despised by Everyone
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Where were youst night? Why was your phone off?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes turned cold as he inquired sternly. ¡°Heh heh¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help butugh coldly. The person who should care about her didn¡¯t even spare her a nce, yet the one who shouldn¡¯t was showing her so much concern ¨C how ironic? ¡°You can¡¯t seriously think of yourself as my brother? Save it! I will never ept you, never!¡± Qin Youxuan pushed away forcefully, taking a step before kicking a chair over. The newspaper she had thrown away earlier was now scattered across the floor, with the section containing Jin Chenye¡¯s photo right under her foot. Not only did she not lift her foot, but she also ground her heel into it twice. ¡°You¡¯re still like this, taking things to extreme in both love and hate, one day it¡¯s going to hurt you¡­¡± ¡°Shut up! Don¡¯t act like you know me! The moment you and your mother set foot in the Qin Family, it was destined that our rtionship would be full of hatred. I dream of kicking you out!¡± ¡°So, you fabricated these stories and sent them to the newspaper?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s face grew stern as his grip on Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightened. ¡°Yes! I did all of this! Are you satisfied now? I can¡¯t stand to see you doing well, I wish everyone would abandon you¡­.uhh!¡± Her words cut off abruptly as he covered her mouth with his hand. ¡°Even if you¡¯re angry, don¡¯t take responsibility for things you didn¡¯t do. Speaking so recklessly will only hurt yourself.¡± Jin Chenye furrowed his brows, his gaze settled on her slightly swollen left cheek, a sh of hidden heartache crossing his face.
Qin Youxuan was stunned for a moment. She stared at him dumbfounded, her lips moved but no words of anger coulde out. Even her father had assumed it was her without questioning, howe he believed so certainly that it wasn¡¯t her? Qin Mo was right about one thing, the person who wished most for him, the illegitimate child, to be ruined in this house, was her! ¡°That has nothing to do with you!¡± Qin Youxuan pulled her hand away, a mocking smile ying on her lips, ¡°My dear brother!¡± She ignored Jin Chenye¡¯s furrowed brow, elegantly turned around, and headed back to her room. ¡°Ye¡¯er, why are you still standing here?¡± Jin Lan returned to see Qin Youxuan¡¯s retreating figure. Her face with its triumphant expression sunk immediately, ¡°What did that wild girl say to you? Your father was nearly angered to death by her. She¡¯s deliberately trying to kick us out of the Qin Family. She¡¯s full of vile tricks! Stay away from her!¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t talk about Youxuan that way!¡± ¡°You even protect her. Don¡¯t you know that she sent stories to the media saying¡­ right! Speaking of this!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s sharp eyes spotted the newspaper on the floor and picked it up. ¡°People may not know, but I know! You and Miss Meng, it wouldn¡¯t happen to be true, right?¡±
¡°Mom, what are you talking about? Meng Ziqi and I are just ordinary friends.¡± ¡°What ordinary friends? I see how much Miss Meng likes you! You had a girlfriend before too, don¡¯t try to hide it from me!¡± Jin Lan pulled her son closer, lowering her voice. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, it would be best if these rumors were true. If they are not, you need to find a way to make theme true!¡± Once her son marries Miss Meng, what¡¯s there to fear about him bing the heir to Qin Group? ¡°I don¡¯t have any ns to get married yet, Mom. I¡¯m going to thepanyter, I¡¯ll return to my room first.¡± After ncing at the newspaper on the floor, Jin Chenye turned and walked away. Jin Lan wanted to persuade him more, but seeing his unmistakable expression of displeasure, she held her tongue, ¡°Prepare yourself well, don¡¯t disappoint your father¡­¡± Chapter 56 - 56 The Scheming Man Shows Up Chapter 56: The Scheming Man Shows Up Trantor: 549690339 Jin Lan clenched her fists subtly. She had endured for so many years, she wouldn¡¯t rush now. This time, she would properly make her son the heir to the Qin Group! Qin Youxuan returned to her room, heavily closed the door, dove under the covers, wishing she could sleep until dusk and forget everything. ¡°Buzzzzzz¡± ¡°Who the hell is so clueless and chooses this time to call!¡± The vibration from the phone rudely awakened Qin Youxuan. Annoyed, she crawled out of bed, snatched her purse, and took out her phone. Seeing the words ¡°Big Devil¡± on the screen, she stuffed it back into her bag, threw it onto the sofa, and continued her nap. ¡°Buzzzzzz¡± The phone was persistent, making it impossible for Qin Youxuan to pretend she didn¡¯t hear it. ¡°Hello, can you¡­¡± ¡°One minute,e out. Or I¡¯lle in.¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Dan Hanjie had already hung up. ¡°Damn it!¡± Qin Youxuan stared at her phone, furious. This man acted as if she were his pet,ing and going at his beck and call? She had to rush out just because he made a phone call? No way! With a show of defiance, Qin Youxuan tossed her phone on the bedside table and crawled back under the covers. But it took less than three seconds for her to spring back out. She quickly rolled out of bed, grabbed a coat from her wardrobe, didn¡¯t even grab her phone, and rushed out. Don¡¯t me her for herck of backbone and not sticking it out for a minute longer. The fact was that the man was too outrageous. Qin Youxuan was afraid he would burst into her room and start blurting things out, who knows what Jin Lan would make of it. ¡°Where is he? He better not be messing with me!¡± By the time she rushed out of the Qin family mansion and stood by the road, she spotted no familiar figure, kicking away a small stone in annoyance. It wasn¡¯t until she looked up that she realized the sun had already set, and darkness was approaching. It was almostpletely dark, only a bit of sunset remained. She had actually slept the whole day¡­ Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but brush through her dishevelled hair. Her cute face was red from sleeping too long. ¡°Honk honk¡ª¡ª¡± The clear sound of a horn emanated from the quiet junction not far away. Qin Youxuan raised her eyes and glimpsed a parked limousine, and the man inside, causing her to be taken aback. ¡°Miss Qin, this way, please.¡± Yao saw Qin Youxuan, opened the car door, and stepped down from the driver¡¯s seat. He opened the door of the back seat and bowed respectfully. ¡°Um, where are you taking me? If you have something to say, get out and say it.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the man sitting in the backseat, who hadn¡¯t even bothered to open his eyes, and murmured quietly under her breath. Upon hearing her murmur, Dan Hanjie finally opened his eyes. With a devilish look, he just nced at her, ¡°Get in!¡± His icy stare was spine-chilling! What the hell! Qin Youxuan muttered under her breath, and shamelessly got into the car. It¡¯s not that she was a coward, just that discretion is the better part of valour. Importantly, this was outside the Qin family mansion and the surrounding area was an upscale residential area for the elite. If there was anymotion, it would likely lead to gossip¡­ ¡°Bam¡± Yao closed the car door, leaving the space for the two, respectfully stood ten meters away, vigntly observing the surroundings. ¡°I already told you I can¡¯t afford to buy you a meal, at most I can return your clothes¡­¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to set boundaries with him, she saw the man¡¯s tall body leaning over towards her, precisely sealing her lips with his. Chapter 57: What’s the Matter With the Face? Chapter 57: What¡¯s the Matter With the Face? Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Umm¡­¡± Why did she rush out here only to be taken advantage of? No matter what Dan Hanjie did, she kept her mouth shut. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan quickly pushed him away and covered her mouth. ¡°Are you sick!? Why did you call me out here just to bite me?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s annoyed little face puffed up like a toad and her defiant cat eyes widened even more. She wished she could pounce on him and bite back. But she didn¡¯t have the courage¡­ Since knowing the man in front of her, Qin Youxuan¡¯s self-perceived pride automatically dimmed. Don¡¯t want to die? Then stay away from Dan Hanjie. This is a universally epted fact in the industry. To offend Mr. Jie, death would be deemed the easiest punishment. Rumor has it that his favorite thing is to watch his enemies suffer a life worse than death. His methods are ruthless and provoke outrage. Those who don¡¯t know him think he¡¯s just a businessman, but those who know him know he¡¯s a real devil. ¡°Big Devil¡± is thebel Qin Youxuan gave him, always reminding herself to keep a respectful distance¡­ But somehow, even though she¡¯s reminded herself to stay well away from him, he always manages to find her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your face?¡± Dan Hanjie squinted his dangerous eyes, propped himself up, and looked at Qin Youxuan¡¯s noticeably asymmetrical face. A dangerous glint shed in his eyes. ¡°Huh?¡± Qin Youxuan sat up and put a hand on her left face, ¡°Hiss¨C¡± It still hurt a bit. The p she received in the morning was quite heavy. She was too angry at the time, and didn¡¯t think to apply ice. She sulked in bed all day, which made the swelling even worse. She didn¡¯t expect this man to notice it right away. ¡°Are you blind? Can¡¯t you see it¡¯s a handprint? I got hit!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s tone was lighthearted as she casually shrugged. ¡°Who dares to hit you!¡± Dan Hanjie gripped her face, forcing her to look at him. His hold on her chin was heavy and an ominous aura instantly hung over him. Qin Youxuan was taken aback for a moment before realizing he seemed genuinely angry, leaving her slightly disoriented. Why would he be angry that she got hit? Although it was inexplicable, seeing someone willing to stand up for her in this way strangely touched Qin Youxuan. The anger from being forcibly kissed earlier even seemed to fade a little. She replied awkwardly, ¡°I talked back to my father and got pped. It¡¯s verymon.¡± She spoke lightly, but the sadness was evident in her eyes. Knowing this young woman¡¯s proud personality, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t expose her pretense. He only narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice. ¡°Because of Jin Chenye?¡± It seems he knew much about her family matters. Knowing so much, it was clear Mr. Jie was quitemitted to pressuring her into epting his support! ¡°Answer me!¡± No one ever dared to ignore him, especially not a woman. Seeing her casually ignoring him, Dan Hanjie was instantly irked. Chapter 58: It’s not up to others to dictate what one should do Chapter 58: It¡¯s not up to others to dictate what one should do Trantor: 549690339 ¡°You already know everything. What do you expect me to say?¡± Qin Youxuan cocked her head to look at him, sunset alreadypletely fallen. In the dim light, the man¡¯s perfect contours became all the more enchanting. His taut jaw, an aura of power even in silence, mysteriously made one feel uneasy. The two of them were once again squeezed into a cramped space. Qin Youxuan always felt that his devilishly charming eyes were able to see through anyone¡¯s mind, instinctively she avoided his gaze. Little did she know that her reaction appeared as guilt in the man¡¯s eyes, anger simmered in the depths of Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes at her evasion. ¡°I can¡¯t understand theplicated emotions seeing an ex-boyfriend brings.¡± Dan Hanjie offhandedly remarked, barely ncing at Qin Youxuan whose eyes instinctively tightened, his hold on her shoulders intensifying. ¡°How would you possibly know?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed, her countenance somewhat embarrassed. With a stretch of his hand, Dan Hanjie grabbed a file bag from the side, flinging it in front of her. The bag was not properly sealed, so when he tossed it, the contents inside fell out revealing several photos¡­ All of which were pictures of the two of them together. In the topmost photo, the backdrop was a renowned university. On the green field under the sunset, a pair of silhouettes, one in front and one behind, appeared exceptionally enchanting. The girl in the photo, with her yful posture and youthful charm, was cheerfully taking a selfie while the man behind her had turned his head just in time to be captured. With the setting sun, the girl¡¯s ribbon fluttering in the wind and the man¡¯s extraordinary charm, the sweetness on both their faces would make anyone who saw the photo assume they were a couple in love. The other photos were much the same¡­ Aesthetically pleasing to the point of envy, the main characters in them enough to shock anyone. Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned deathly pale instantly, staring nkly at the photos for some time, unable to snap back to reality. Her past, which she least wanted to recall, was thus directlyid out before her. The feeling in her heart was not quite painful, but was definitely embarrassing¡­ ¡°Even your own brother is more endearing to you, you really do have an unusual taste!¡± Seeing her reaching to pick up the photos, his eyes hardened. Suddenly, he grabbed her hand and pinned her against the cushion, growling menacingly. Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves were wound tight, but at hearing his mockery, she exploded. ¡°This is my business, not yours toment on! Yes, I was blind before, mistaking enemies for lovers, and being fooled for so long. Are you satisfied now? If you came here today just to make fun of me, then congrattions, you¡¯ve seeded!¡± Qin Youxuan strove to push the man off her, so worked up that even when her elbow hit the car¡¯s door, she didn¡¯t pause, attempting to step out of the car. Her chest was burning with an indignant anger, mixed with a reluctance to confront the embarrassment. ¡°Dan Hanjie, get off me!¡± His arm suddenly tightened around her waist, pulling her back. Qin Youxuan exploded with fury. The next second, her lips were sealed. In a haze, she felt a wave of fury from him, even though the person who should be angry was her. Qin Youxuan was stunned, but without any hesitation, she bit down hard. Seeing him attempting to strip off her coat, her eyes darkened and, on instinct, she aimed a kick at him. Chapter 59: Now I’m really going to cry Chapter 59: Now I¡¯m really going to cry Trantor: 549690339 Dan Hanjie turned his body to one side, easily dodging her assault. When Qin Youxuan decided to flip over and leave, he flexed his arm, skillfully grabbing her and swiftly flipping her around. Now, he was on top. The atmosphere inside the vehicle suddenly became bizarre¡­ Qin Youxuan tensed up and was about to punch him, but Dan Hanjie halted his movements. His arm was tight around her waist, but his head was buried in the nape of her neck. ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me hold you for a while.¡± Since when has Qin Youxuan been an obedient person? Dan Hanjie asked her not to move, and this only made her more anxious to break free from his grip, her small body squirmed like a little snake. ¡°Keep moving, and I¡¯ll take you right here!¡± This time, Qin Youxuan became really obedient. She remained rigid and motionless, allowing the man to hold her. It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t want to struggle. After getting some practical experience, she realized that her strengthpared to that of the Big Devil, was like arm-wrestling a car. She didn¡¯t stand a chance! How could Qin Youxuan dare to provoke him now¡­ ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± The cell phone suddenly rang. ¡°Seems like¡­ the call is for you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was relieved. She nced at the man whose face had totally darkened and kindly reminded him. She couldn¡¯t be more thankful to the person calling at this perfect moment. Dan Hanjie nced at her, taking in the crafty look in her eyes, and with a wicked glint in his eyes, he took his time releasing her, freeing one hand to get his cell phone from his pocket. Qin Youxuan kindly shifted her body to facilitate him getting the phone. As soon as she moved, she heard the man¡¯s sharp intake of breath, and she suddenly froze. ¡°Smack¡± Dan Hanjie heavily smacked her buttocks, grinding his teeth, ¡°Damned woman!¡± Just one touch from her and his proud self-control nearly copsed. ¡°Hiss¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s small butt hurt, she angrily widened her eyes, but seeing the man¡¯s arrogant face, she sumbed and backed down. She couldn¡¯t beat him¡­ By the time Dan Hanjie took out his cell phone, the call had already ended. Not more than three secondster, the ringtone started again. ¡°Hello?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at the iing call, answered it and said a simple ¡°got it¡±, then ended it immediately, throwing his phone to the side. Then he looked at Qin Youxuan with a strange gaze, causing all the hairs on her body to stand up. ¡°So, if you have something to do, you should go do it, I won¡¯t mind if you release me¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan could finish speaking, she felt the arm around her waist tightening quietly. She promptly shut up. ¡°Ah¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her for a long time, then flipped his sturdy body over. Lowering his head, he buried his face in her hair, closed his eyes and fell asleep. ¡°¡­Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan felt like crying. She¡¯s not a pillow, why did this mane all the way to hold her and sleep? Chapter 60: 60: Indeed, He’s Not an Ordinary Person Chapter 60: 60: Indeed, He¡¯s Not an Ordinary Person
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan forcefully pushed Dan Hanjie, and with a sudden move, he firmly pinched her waist. The pain was so intense, she almost cried out. ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me sleep awhile.¡±
If he wanted to sleep, why didn¡¯t he just go home? Why did he have to bother her? Qin Youxuan was truly dumbfounded, she was being driven to the brink of insanity! Gradually, Dan Hanjie¡¯s breathing softened; aside from holding Qin Youxuan firmly, he no longer made any further movement. It seemed like he had really fallen asleep¡­¡­ Qin Youxuan turned her head slightly, studying his handsome side profile and noting the fatigue coloring his face. She couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow. He appeared to be truly exhausted. His thin lips were pressed tightly against her earlobe, his high nose rested behind her, his warm breath falling on her neck, carrying with it his sense of dominance. Qin Youxuan stopped moving and studied the man before her¡­ ¡°Gurgle¡­¡± Her stomach betrayed her with a growl. Qin Youxuan frowned and bit her lip. She had slept all day, how could she sleep now?
And there was the problem. She was hungry. All day she only had a few bites of a ham and egg sandwich. By this time of night, everything was already digested. She was so hungry¡­ Did this Big Devil at her side n to hold her like this through the night? She was going to starve to death! Qin Youxuan turned her head to look out the window. The street lights were already on. There weren¡¯t many people about at this time. asionally a car would pass by, but she couldn¡¯t see inside. Most people would probably focus on Yao, who was standing guard around ten meters away. Qin Youxuan nced at Yao¡¯s standard guard stance, silently praising him! He had been standing for so long, maintaining the upright posture. Any movement in the area, he would notice instantly. Anyone who could be by Big Devil¡¯s side was truly extraordinary. ¡°Gurgle¡­¡±
Her little stomach growled again. Qin Youxuan looked heavenward in silence. She longed to punch the man¡¯s face and wake him up. But as she raised her hand, she hesitated and lowered it again. She didn¡¯t have the nerve¡­ She shut her eyes and leaned her head onto his chest, desperately counting sheep to hypnotize herself. ¡°Buzz Buzz¡ª¡ª¡± After what felt like ages, just as Qin Youxuan was about to doze off, she suddenly heard a phone ringing. The sleepiness instantly flew away. She could not help but push the man next to her, ¡°Your phone is ringing!¡± Dan Hanjie awoke at the first ring of his mobile phone, arching an evil brow, ncing at her cute little face, but remained unmoved. A look of deep amusement shed in his eyes as if they were aze.
Gazing at the woman in front of him who could soothe him into sleep by simply doing nothing, his gaze underwent a subtle change. Damn it! Qin Youxuan cursed quietly to herself. Seeing that he had no intention of answering the phone, she felt helpless and reached out to get his phone for him, ¡°Here, it might be urgent!¡± She quietly prayed there would be an emergency, so he would leave soon! Dan Hanjie gave her a cool nce, saw right through her pretense. He took his phone and answered it. Chapter 61: 61: What do you want now! Chapter 61: 61: What do you want now!
Trantor:549690339 This time, he didn¡¯t say a word, the other party hung up as soon as they finished speaking. ¡°Do they need something from you? I won¡¯t bother you then, goodbye¡­¡± Qin Youxuan crawled up from beside him, not daring to straighten her clothes, and reached out to push the car door.
Just as her hand touched the car door, her wrist was gripped tightly. Qin Youxuan¡¯s face fell, she turned around, brimming with desperation, and somewhat annoyed, ¡°What do you want now?¡± She had had enough of hugging and sleeping, she was not one to be messed with, if he provoked her again, she was ready to lose her temper! ¡°Let¡¯s go eat.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her and spoke sparingly. ¡°I¡¯m out of money!¡± Thinking that the man wanted her to treat him to a meal again, Qin Youxuan directly hopped up, shaking her head like a rattle drum. Given the price he usually pays for food, she really couldn¡¯t afford it! Jesus! ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to pay!¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth, tightening his grip on her wrist. Damned woman, she always managed to easily upset his nerves, making him angry. ¡°I¡¯m not hungry¡­¡±
¡°Growl¡­¡± Both voices rang out at the same time, and Qin Youxuan felt so embarrassed that she wanted to die. Despite considering herself thick-skinned, she couldn¡¯t handle situations like this. Her cute little face instantly turned red, simr to a ripe peach, tempting to pick. ¡°Yao, start the car.¡± Dan Hanjie ignored her stubborn little mouth, directly tapping on the car window. Yao, who was standing not far away, received the order and immediately started heading back. ¡°Dan Hanjie, where do you want to take me again? If you¡¯re really worried that I¡¯m starving, you should let me go home, my house is just ahead, I can get food faster at home!¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but mumble, giving him a wide-eyed stare. Every time she saw the Qin family mansion ahead, she thought of Jin Lan; she was so angry that she felt like her lungs were going to explode. How could she be in the mood for dinner now?! Qin Youxuan pulled her hand away from the man, said nothing more and pushed the car door open. This time, Dan Hanjie only nced at her, not extending his hand to stop her. But the moment Qin Youxuan stepped out of the car, he squeezed her hand. Qin Youxuan paused, turned her head to look at him, but Dan Hanjie let go in an instant.
Qin Youxuan only felt something had been added in her palm, she pulled her hand back for a look, and found it was a note. Why would he give her a note out of the blue? And when did he write it? Howe she didn¡¯t see? Could it be that he came specifically to give her this? Qin Youxuan was really scared of this unpredictable Big Devil. She didn¡¯t bother to figure out what was going on in his mind. She stuck the note in her pocket and turned around to run in the direction of the Qin family mansion. It wasn¡¯t until she ran to the door of the Qin family mansion that she stopped, turned back and looked at Dan Hanjie¡¯s car. Seeing the car parked on the side of the road had turned around and driven out of the street, she let out a long sigh of relief. She ran her fingers through her hair a couple of times and turned to walk towards her room. As she passed the living room, she looked up at the time, and realized it was only nine in the evening. How did these few short hours feel like several days? Indeed, being with Big Devil made days feel like years¡­
¡°Miss, why are you back sote? The old man called a while ago and told the kitchen not to make dinner tonight. The whole family is eating at the hotel in celebration of Mr. Ye¡¯s return to the country. No one picked up when he called your cell.¡± The housekeeper voiced surprised as soon as he saw Qin Youxuan walk in. Qin Youxuan reached into her pocket only then remembering that she had rushed out after receiving Dan Hanjie¡¯s call and hadn¡¯t taken her phone with her. ¡°No problem, just make me a bowl of noodles. It doesn¡¯t have to be fancy, just make it quick! I¡¯m starving¡­¡± Chapter 62: 62 Your taste is really strong! Chapter 62: 62 Your taste is really strong!
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan walked rigidly to the cold dining table, surveying the hollow house ¨C a pang of something unspoken wavering in her heart. The celebration she messed up yesterday was happening again today.
Jin Chenye, a bastard child begetting more favor than the Crown Prince, you must be very proud, aren¡¯t you? Perhaps she didn¡¯t take her mobile phone intentionally, thus fitting well with the dinner ns of the family of three, no longer having to worry about someone disrupting their meal, right? ¡°Miss, your noodles are ready.¡± The butler hurriedly came out of the kitchen with a bowl of noodles. Despite his hurry, he added considerable condiments ¨C much preferable to in noodle soup. ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan took the noodles from the butler¡¯s hand, sniffed at it, ¡°Smells great¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you like them, Miss. I¡¯ll get back to work now.¡± The butler waved and hastily withdrew. Qin Youxuan took a few bites of the noodles, alleviating her hunger. She let her imagination roam to the picture of a cozy family dinner while catching her reflection as a lone diner¡ªan immediate appetite killer. After merely appeasing her hunger, she was unable to eat any more. This time, she didn¡¯t call for the butler. She cleaned up her dish and cutlery and returned to her room. Lying on her bed, she was far from sleepy. As she moved to take off her coat, she remembered the note that Dan Hanjie had given her earlier¡ªshe quickly sat up and pulled it out. She opened it to find only four characters:[Yongsheng Technology]
¡°What is this?¡± Qin Youxuan stared at the note in her hand, flipping it back and forth, only to find these four characters. What the hell, going out of his way to stuff a note in her hand, only to leave these four characters? A cheque would be better! Even if for a little money! ¡°Judging by the name, it sounds like apany project¡­¡± But why give this to her? No matter how hard Qin Youxuan wracked her brain, she couldn¡¯t grasp the significance of why Dan Hanjie suddenly gave her this note. ¡°Forget it, don¡¯t think about it anymore!¡± Qin Youxuan had been puzzling over it for a while, but couldn¡¯t figure it out. She didn¡¯t want to call Dan Hanjie about it either, so she nonchntly threw the note into the bin and climbed out of bed. She walked to her closet, reached in, and drew out a box from the bottom. With a flick of her finger, Qin Youxuan removed the cover, revealing neatly arranged files and photographs.
Her pale, long fingers touched the top photo of the two of them¡ªQin Youxuan had a mocking smile at the corner of her mouth. As if she could hear Dan Hanjie¡¯s teeth-grinding words whispered in her ear once more, ¡°Qin Youxuan, even your own brother is infatuated with you. You have an odd taste!¡± ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°I also thought that my taste was quite bold, but isn¡¯t that because I was blind and knew nothing at that time.¡± Self-talking, Qin Youxuan reached out and removed that photograph. Her hands gripped either side of the photograph, slowly tearing it downwards. With a squeaky sound, the photograph was ripped in two. Qin Youxuan threw her half back in the box, brusquely closed the lid, and shoved it back into the closet. The torn picture of Jin Chenye was casually discarded into the trash can. Just like the irrevocable past she had discarded, not a trace of sentiment was left¡ªall reduced to garbage¡­ This is Qin Youxuan, merciless not only to others, but even more so to herself! ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve arrived.¡± The car came to a steady stop outside the entrance of Zhi Shang. Yao looked back at the motionless man.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw him fiddling with a medicine bottle ¡ª his eyes slightly widened. The blue ss medicine bottle held white pills that were conspicuously shifting, Dan Hanjie was ying with the bottle cap, opening and closing it, while propping his chin lost in thought. Chapter 63: 63 Old Rules, Best of Three Chapter 63: 63 Old Rules, Best of Three
Trantor:549690339 Under the dim light, only a few leftover pills can be seen. Knowing he can¡¯t sleep without these pills, Yao instinctively speaks, ¡°I will have someone prepare more for Mr. Jie.¡±
¡°No need, this is thest bottle. I won¡¯t need any more in the future.¡± Dan Hanjie lifts his eyelid slightly, caps the bottle in his hand, and returns the blue pill bottle to his pocket. Announcing with an air of self-assuredness. He doesn¡¯t spare a nce for Yao¡¯s astonished look, but heads straight out of the car. It takes Yao half a beat to turn around and find Dan Hanjie waiting for him not far away. Startled at the sight, he quickly unbuckles his seat belt and gets out of the car. He lowers his head and walks over to Dan Hanjie. The man says nothing, only gives him a cold nce before heading towards the VIP booths. ¡°I thought you were going to have me wait until tomorrow morning. Look at you Mr. Jie, throwing around such big attitude¡­ that¡¯s not good, is it?¡± Jiang Jinchen, spotting Dan Hanjie walking into the billiard room, pauses his game. Leaning his cue on his chin with a grin, he teases. ¡°You have three minutes.¡± Dan Hanjie nces at the women nking Jiang Jinchen and frowns. He removes his jacket and hands it to Yao. ¡°OK! OK! Everybody knows our Mr. Jie is a saint, never touching a single vice. Even people around you are bing monks!¡± Jiang Jinchen¡¯s mouth is known for its sharp and irreverent remarks. Taking any opportunity to mock Dan Hanjie, always going straight for the jugr.
Seeing that Dan Hanjie isn¡¯t responding, he realizes there¡¯s no show today, concedes, andnguidly waves away hispanions. ¡°One of these days, you will die of a woman¡¯s hands.¡± Dan Hanjie watches the retreating women with unwrinkled brows and monotones. Jiang Jinchenughs, slinging his arm over the other¡¯s shoulder, ¡°Bro, you¡¯re bestowing me your concern? My heart is about to jump out of my chest¡­¡± Confronting the man¡¯s piercing gaze, Jiang Jinchen shudders, retreating towards the pool table, ¡°Dying under the peony, at least I¡¯ll be a charming ghost!¡± ¡°Bro, let¡¯s y a game first! If you win me, I¡¯ll tell you a big secret you might be interested in!¡± With a calcting smile, Jiang Jinchen gathers all the balls on the table together. ¡°How to y?¡± Dan Hanjie stands still, stone-faced. Hearing this, he lifts his eyes, eyeing the pool table. The two are not people who would hang out together normally. Jiang Jinchen must have a reason for summoning him, and this, Dan Hanjie knows very well. He is unsure, however, whether Jiang Jinchen¡¯s so-called big secret is worth his effort. ¡°Old rules, best of three. If I win, I want yourpany¡¯s limited edition Extreme Phantom Sports Car!¡± Imagining the car, Jiang Jinchen¡¯s eyes begin to sparkle. The obvious ambition in eyes, he doesn¡¯t even try to hide.
That¡¯s one of the world¡¯s top supercars, with only seven globally, allmemorative editions, and not for sale. It¡¯s something he¡¯s coveted for a long time already. ¡°Want to bite off more than you can chew, are you?¡± Dan Hanjie raises his eyebrow, sneering. The Extreme Phantom is a product he personally oversaw in order to quickly establish their top-brand reputation. It¡¯s still in the experimental stage. Even though it¡¯s been unveiled just for show, he didn¡¯t expect Jiang Jinchen to catch wind of it so quickly. He was even approached before the officialunch. The price of an Extreme Phantompetes with half of Zhi Shang. It is not something you can just buy with money. Just take it out for a spin and guaranteed, every head will turn. This definitely suits Jiang Jinchen¡¯s mboyant personality. ¡°I happen to be fearless. Are you in or out?¡± Chapter 64: 64: The Woman That Mr. Jie is Interested In Chapter 64: 64: The Woman That Mr. Jie is Interested In
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Are you sure your prize is worth me wagering a supercar?¡± Dan Hanjie hooked his thin lips, looking at him with an amused expression. Men often seem to have an inexplicable enthusiasm for cars, and it wasn¡¯t surprising that Jiang Jinchen was after the Speed Phantom. However, Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t one to be taken advantage of.
Undeterred, Jiang Jinchen casually pulled out a document from a shelf nearby, imprinted with the red wax seal ¡°Top Secret¡±. Others might not understand, but Dan Hanjie knew clearly that political families had unique ways of handling crucial data, and this was the Jiang family¡¯s method. ¡°Guess who could have ess to the Jiang family¡¯s top-secret files?¡± Jiang Jinchen crossed his arms, leaningzily against the pool table with a mischievous grin on his face. Dan Hanjie only nced at him, not responding. Everyone knew Mr. Jiang Jinchen loved to y guessing games, but today he was dealing with someone who refused to take the bait. After a while of not hearing Dan Hanjie¡¯s response, he could only awkwardly touch his nose, ¡°Qin Youxuan¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes menacingly, shing a dangerous glint. ¡°Don¡¯t rush, let me finish. It¡¯s Qin Youxuan¡¯s mother, Jiang Yu.¡± Jiang Jinchen¡¯s gaze flickered, and his demeanor turned serious. ¡°I won¡¯t lie to you, it was only when I identally met Qin Youxuan the other day that I remembered the existence of such a person in the Jiang family. It took quite some effort to get this information. Among many daughters married off by the Jiang family, Jiang Yu is the most unique one¡­¡± If she wasn¡¯t unique, she wouldn¡¯t appear in the top-secret files of the Jiang family. Jiang Jinchen¡¯s words were nothing more than stating the obvious.
Dan Hanjie gave him a nce, slowly rolling up the sleeves of his ck shirt. He walked to the side, withdrew a pool stick, bent down and walked back. His thin lips slightly opened, ¡°Start!¡± ¡°Okay!¡± Seeing Dan Hanjie epting the challenge, Mr. Jinchen almost jumped with excitement. It felt as if the cool Speed Phantom was right before his eyes, and he couldn¡¯t contain his smile. However, fifteen minutester¡­ ¡°That¡¯s too much, way too much! Dan Hanjie, are you even human?!¡± Jiang Jinchen sat dejectedly on the table, looking utterly despondent, barely holding back tears. A man as prestigious as him, poprly known as the irresistible Mr. Jiang Jinchen, known for his enchanting face and superb pool skills, was unexpectedly defeated in an instant! He was beaten two games in a row without getting a chance to fight back¡­ That was unbelievable!
Jiang Jinchen put on a mournful face, watching helplessly as Dan Hanjie took away that hard-earned secret file, scanned it, and handed it to Yao, standing beside him. He then walked to the side, picked up the red wine prepared by Yao, and drained it in one gulp. His head slightly tilted back, allowing a clear look of the liquid sliding down his throat, which was extremely captivating. Even Jiang Jinchen was fascinated by it, calling him a devil, unconsciously touching his own face as if feeling inferior¡­ ¡°Jie, you¡¯re not really into that woman, are you?¡± it was only when Dan Hanjie turned around did Jiang Jinchen snap back to reality and blurted out. ¡°That woman you¡¯re referring to seems to be half of Jiang family, and your cousin too.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes lingered on Jiang Jinchen for a moment. Jiang Jinchen shrugged nonchntly, ¡°A daughter who¡¯s married off is like water sshed out, when Jiang Yu died, the Jiang family had no intention of interfering. A granddaughter from a coteral line, what status do you think she could have?¡± Chapter 65: 65: There’s a saying, enemies often cross each other’s path Chapter 65: 65: There¡¯s a saying, enemies often cross each other¡¯s path
Trantor:549690339 Jiang Jinchen had many brothers and sisters, he wouldn¡¯t care about a cousin whom he had only met once. Dan Hanjie just nced at him once, holding his words back.
He directly took the coat handed to him by Yao, put it on and went towards the door. ¡°Jie¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen stared at the document bag in Yao¡¯s hand, then nced at his own hands, both empty without having gained anything, it hurt! He felt like he had intentionally invited her out only to be pushed away¡­ Dan Hanjie, just getting to the door, suddenly said, ¡°When the Extreme Charm is officially released, I¡¯ll have one sent to you.¡± He had quickly left without looking back after speaking. ¡°Jie, you are my true love!¡± Jiang Jinchen, whose face was as radiant as a peach blossom, instantly smiled like a refreshing spring breeze in March, resurrected on the spot! If there was any strength to Qin Youxuan, it would be her stubbornness. Especially the kind where the more people oppress her, the less scared she would be. After a good night¡¯s sleep, she crawled out of bed. Qin Youxuan brushed her beautiful long hair, a chestnut glow shone under the dim light, radiating a soft gleam, making her charming face even more alluring.
Having quickly freshened up, Qin Youxuan sat down at her desk and pulled out a document from the drawer. It was a stock transfer document. It stated that 15% of the shares of Qin Group would be transferred from her mother¡¯s name to hers when she turned eighteen. In other words, she had been a shareholder holding up to 15% of Qin Group since she was eighteen. Although she could not participate directly in thepany¡¯s decisions, with such a high shareholding, she was eligible to call for a shareholder¡¯s meeting, take interest in thepany¡¯s operations in the name of a shareholder, and even consider ess to thepany. Of course, Qin Mo was also aware of this. Otherwise, no sooner had Qin Youxuan returned home than he would have had Jin Chenye, as Jin Lan wished, setting foot in thepany. She would have to see if she, being the legitimate child, would allow her half-brother to ascend! ¡°Mr. Tang, I want to discuss something with you, I wille to your officeter¡­ Okay, see you.¡± After making arrangements with Tang Nian, Qin Youxuan put her phone and the equity transfer document into her bag and stood from her chair. After fussing with her hair for a bit, she left her room. As the saying goes, those you least wish to run into always seem to appear before you ¨C ¡°No Rest for the Wicked.¡±
Qin Youxuan, having affairs to worry about first thing in the morning, was not in the mood to deal with Jin Lan, yet as soon as she stepped out of her room, she saw mother and son drinking tea in the living room. The man was gentle and graceful whereas the woman was noble and elegant, as if they were the true masters of the house. She, as the legitimate child, had fallen into insignificance within her own room¡¯s confines. Wasn¡¯t that just vexing? ¡°Oh, look, our young miss is finally awake. Those who don¡¯t work certainly have it easy, able to sleep till thiste. Unlike our Chenye, who has to rush to the office as soon as hees home to familiarize himself with the business. How hard life is!¡± Jin Lan held her teacup, a smug look on her face, insensitively touching on Qin Youxuan¡¯s sensitivities. Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip on her bag tightened silently, her sharp gaze sweeping over her once. The reason she couldn¡¯t enter thepany was all thanks to this woman ¨C how malicious she must be to pour salt on her wound at this time? ¡°Mom, say less.¡± Jin Chenye hadn¡¯t expected Qin Youxuan toe out at this time. He had nned to have a brief chat with Jin Lan before heading to the office, but now he found himself unable to leave. Chapter 66: 66: Taking the Initiative to Show Up Chapter 66: 66: Taking the Initiative to Show Up
Trantor:549690339 His gentle eyes stared straight at Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, seeing her tensed lips, his eyebrows furrowed in distress. ¡°Your dad¡¯s not even at home, what is there to be afraid of?¡± Jin Lan yed with her nails in a show of arrogance, speaking without care.
¡°Just so you know, inst night¡¯s dinner, your dad has introduced Ye¡¯er to quite a few CEOs. The CEO of Yongsheng Technology had high praises for Ye¡¯er. The new coboration project has been handed over to Ye¡¯er. If you¡¯re thinking of driving us mother and son out, I suggest you let go of that idea as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Mom!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s face darkened as he saw Jin Lan poking Qin Youxuan again and again. With worry, he turned back to look at Qin Youxuan, who was standing still, and his brow furrowed in concern. ¡°Whichpany did you say? Yongsheng Technology?¡± Qin Youxuan was momentarily stunned, her lips parted in surprise. However, she quickly realized she was reacting too much, and hurriedly hid her emotions. ¡°What? Didn¡¯t expect that, did you? Yongsheng Technology is a bigpany, one of Qin Group¡¯s most important partners. Our Ye¡¯er is so outstanding that even the boss of Yongsheng is full of praise for him¡­¡± Jin Lan¡¯s boasting halted abruptly when she noticed Qin Youxuan just frowning without a word, causing her :showy attitude to wane. ¡°Did you get dumb from the shock?¡± ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s dumb!¡± Qin Youxuan rolled her eyes at her and nced at the unmoving Jin Chenye. She gazed deeply at him, picked up her bag, and returned to her room. ¡°Ye¡¯er, look at her acting all high and mighty. I tell you, if you keep being soft-hearted towards her, you¡¯ll be the one suffering in the end¡­¡± Jin Lan¡¯s reprimand echoed in Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears before she shut the door. Her lips curved into a cold smirk.
Ignoring the thought of Jin Chenye¡¯s attitude, she tossed her bag onto the sofa and headed straight for the trash can. Yongsheng Technology¡­ Did she remember wrong¡­ After a moment, Qin Youxuan fished out the crumpled note she had tossed into the trash can, silently thanking the housekeeper for not emptying the trash. Unfolding it to read, it was indeed Yongsheng Technology! ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyebrows furrowed deeply, she clenched the note in her hand and picked up her bag before heading out again. However, she didn¡¯t head towards thew firm but drove straight to the Dan Group¡¯s skyscraper. Whoosh ¨C The car smoothly came to a halt in front of the towering building. Qin Youxuan pulled out the car keys and walked in. ¡°Excuse me, I¡¯d like to see Mr. Dan.¡± Qin Youxuan took off her sunsses, revealing her beautiful eyes, and knocked on the front desk.
¡°Miss, may I ask if you have an appointment?¡± the receptionist asked formally. ¡°No, please notify him for me. My name is Qin Youxuan.¡± ¡°Alright, please wait.¡± Having learnt from her past experience, the receptionist didn¡¯t dare give Qin Youxuan a dirty look, promptly dialing the CEO secretary¡¯s internal phone. Soon, Qin Youxuan got the pass. She took the elevator straight to the CEO¡¯s office located on the top floor. Knock, knock ¨C She knocked politely before entering without waiting for a response. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stopped mid-sentence. The sight of the man standing by the floor-to-ceiling window rendered her speechless. Her heart skipped a beat and the words on her lips were abruptly halted. She blinked her stunning cat eyes, frozen in her position by the door, without taking a step forward. ¡°Had enough of a look? Are you satisfied with what you see?¡±
Dan Hanjie suddenly looked up, his bewitching eyes sweeping over Qin Youxuan¡¯s stunned face, a sly grin tugging at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 67: 67: Make Me a Cup of Coffee First Chapter 67: 67: Make Me a Cup of Coffee First
Trantor:549690339 His slender, fair fingers with clearly defined knuckles rest on his chest, unbuttoning his shirt one button at a time. Qin Youxuan rushed into the room too quickly, catching Dan Hanjie who had only changed halfway, with much of his chest still exposed¡­
The honey-colored muscles of his chest, smooth abdominal muscles, and his slightly visible V-line¡­ ¡°Gulp¡­¡± Qin Youxuan squirmed, consciously pinching her thigh, forcing herself to take her eyes off the bewitching man before her. ¡°Pervert, taking off your clothes in the office!¡± Qin Youxuan blurted out as soon as she found her voice again. ¡°There¡¯s no one around. Do you have a problem with that?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrow. His enchanting eyes swept over Qin Youxuan¡¯s flushed face, the smile at the corner of his mouth growing more evident. He didn¡¯t expect this little wildcat to react so interestingly, as if she had never seen a man undress before. ¡°Even if there isn¡¯t anyone, there¡¯s a break room right there. Why not change there instead of here? What if someone busts in? It¡¯s bad for the eyes!¡± Qin Youxuan justified her point passionately, oblivious to the man¡¯s instantly stern face. ¡°Bad for the eyes?¡± Turning around, Dan Hanjie oozed aggression, buttoning the second button on his chest as he strode towards her, ¡°You just reminded me that someone barged into my office without even knocking and has the audacity to lecture me about changing clothes in my office?¡± ¡°I¡­¡±
Fine, she had dug her own grave. ¡°It seems like you didn¡¯t enjoy what you saw earlier. Actually, you came in just a bit toote. I¡¯d just put on my shirt. You might not have seen it. Why don¡¯t I take it off again for you to have another look? Perhaps you might change your opinion¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall body stopped in front of Qin Youxuan. He reached out and mped her chin, forcing her to look up, ¡°Hmm?¡± Stay strong, Qin Youxuan, stay strong! But thinking of another look¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze shifted from his handsome face, which seethed with an anger that was furious with the world, to his chest. As she recalled the scene she had witnessed before, her face involuntarily turned red again. She pinched her thigh hard. She had to stop these thoughts! However, her reaction seemed to satisfy the man¡¯s pride. He let go of his grip and said, ¡°I¡¯m in a bad mood. Get me a cup of coffee.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not your secretary!¡± Qin Youxuan instinctively retorted, frowning. ¡°Not willing? Then I¡¯ll have my secretary see you out.¡± ¡°Ok! I¡¯ll make your coffee¡±
Her small hands curled into a fist, Qin Youxuan red at Dan Hanjie, itching to pierce him with her stare. He knew very well that she came to him for a reason. This was clearly a deliberate act of nit-picking. As the saying goes: when under a low eave, one must bow the head. Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself before stepping towards his desk to grab his cup. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw his shirt thrown aside and noticed the coffee stains on the cuff. She took a moment to freeze. Looking down at the cup in her hands, there was still a little coffee left. Most of it had spilled over on to the floor and hadn¡¯t been cleaned up yet. She pursed her lips, about to say something, but eventually, she didn¡¯t. She simply shot a skeptical look at the man standing next to her. What could possibly have happened to rattle him to the point that he spilled his coffee? If only she had arrived a little earlier, she may have been able to witness the amusing sight of him spilling his coffee due to the tremor in his hand¡­ The thought alone was satisfying!
Chapter 68: 68: Iron Man Turns Tender in a Second Chapter 68: 68: Iron Man Turns Tender in a Second
Trantor:549690339 ¡°After making the coffee, clean up the floor as well.¡± Dan Hanjie cast her a sidelong nce, a hint of annoyance shing across his handsome face, his thin lips parting slightly. A wail sounded from the depths of Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart. Seeing his expression, she knew that her little scheme had been discovered. Clearly, this was his retaliation!
Frightened that he might find more ways to torment her, Qin Youxuan quickly carried away the cups, made a new coffee and delivered it to him. Then, without a word of protest, she found cleaning tools and swiftly tidied up the mess on the floor. Having done all this, she ran to his desk, watching the man engrossed in his work. ¡°Reporting!¡± Qin Youxuan stood at ease, asking permission to speak. ¡°Speak.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s pen stopped mid-air, tossing it aside, he raised his head to look at her. Her cute little face was now flushed from all the running back and forth. As she talked, her moist and attractive lower lip, bitten nervously, glistened under the light. Dan Hanjie, who had been observing her every action with the corner of his eye till now, found his gaze deepening as he openly watched her attractive appearance. He rose from his desk, his tall body standing up. He reached out and held her chin, bowing his head to silence her questioning mouth.
¡°Um!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in anger as she red at the man who always took advantage of her, she was furious enough to bite him. As she noticed something wrong and was about to kick him, Dan Hanjie tilted his head, moving closer to her shoulder. ¡°Dan Hanjie, get off me!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move, let me hold you for a while¡­¡± His voice was somewhat low, carrying a hint of indescribable strangeness, like sadness, and also fatigue¡­ The strong arm around her tightened, he took a deep breath against her neck. To calm his agitated mind. In an instant, fear in Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart turned into chills. Did the tough guy just turn soft? But this kind of action seemed so out of ce on the man in front of her¡­
¡°What¡¯s going on with Yongsheng Technology?¡± Unable to restrain herself, Qin Youxuan bit her lip and asked. She would probably have to wait till tomorrow morning for his mood to improve! ¡°You can¡¯t guess?¡± Dan Hanjie heard her words, and immediately reined in all his emotions. He lifted his head from her shoulder, giving her a cold nce. ¡°Erm¡­¡± As expected of the Big Devil. His mood changed faster than flipping a book. Just a moment ago, he had been leaning against her shoulder like a wounded young man; in the blink of an eye, he had turned into a moving iceberg¡­ Chapter 69: 69 Cooperation at all Times Chapter 69: 69 Cooperation at all Times
Trantor:549690339 Isn¡¯t he asking something he already knows the answer to? If she could solve the problem by herself, why would she need to serve him like a ve?
Making coffee, mopping floors¡­ ¡°Did you arrange for the CEO of Yongsheng Technology?¡± Qin Youxuan tilted her head and nced at him, asking cautiously. ¡°Businessmen always seek beneficial partnerships. He simply went after what he wanted. What¡¯s that got to do with me?¡± Dan Hanjie responded, his lips curled into a smirk as he turned and walked towards the sofa nearby. He settled down elegantly and gestured to Qin Youxuan, ¡°Come over.¡± Was she some stray cat or dog to him? The audacity! The CEO of Yongsheng Technology was a significant partner of the Qin Group. The note Dan Hanjie gave her couldn¡¯t be just a meaningless piece of paper¡­ Grumbling to herself, Qin Youxuan finally sumbed to her curiosity and walked towards him. On guard for any sudden movements, she chose the seat farthest from him. Blinking her wide eyes, with the most innocent expression, she asked him, ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that, you didn¡¯t purposefully help me?¡± Does that mean she doesn¡¯t owe him anything?
¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie, catching the cunning look in her eyes, threw the question back at her. With a swift move, he pulled Qin Youxuan into his arms, trapping her against his chest. Gazing at her attractive face, he paused between each word, ¡°If you want to join the Qin Group, I can help you. Not just getting Qin Mo¡¯s approval, but to also let you enter with glory!¡± ¡°¡­Yo-you can quit it. I won¡¯t agree to your conditions!¡± Qin Youxuan froze briefly, then reflexively retorted. ¡°Oh really? Then what exactly are these ¡®conditions¡¯ you think I want?¡± Dan Hanjie loosened his grip on her and leaned back into the sofa cushion, supporting his chin with one hand. Qin Youxuan bit her lip, ring at him. Damn maniptive man, he was deliberately ying dumb! ¡°In any case, I¡¯d be grateful if you sincerely wish to help me. But if you assume that I¡¯ll betray myself for your benefit, you can forget about it.¡± ¡°There are many forms ¡®sleeping together¡¯ can take. What if I just want to chat with you wrapped up in a nket?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, his yful gaze rendering Qin Youxuan speechless. ¡°Wh-what do you mean?¡± Did he look like someone who would chat innocently with a woman under a nket?
¡°Sleep with me for one night, and you can join Qin Group. It¡¯s a win-win situation no matter how you see it.¡± Dan Hanjie lifted Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin with his finger, his eyes shing enticingly, ¡°Of course, if you have any special requests, I can consider amodating you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan brushed off his hand, squinting her eyes, ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t misspeak?¡± Wasn¡¯t his whole goal to keep her to himself? If only casual conversation under a nket for one night would earn his help to get into the Qin Group, Qin Youxuan considered it a pretty good deal. After all, they hadn¡¯t ended up sleeping together thest time she got drunk¡­ It was just sleeping on the same bed. He slept on his side; she slept on hers¡­ ¡°What, scared?¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Qin Youxuan snapped her fingers, her eyes shining with anticipation, afraid Dan Hanjie would change his mind the next second. ¡°As long as you can help me join thepany smoothly, I agree to sleep with you for one night. But, let me be clear ahead of time, if you dare touch a single hair on my body, I will bite you to death!¡± She warned him fiercely. It¡¯s often said that men always think with their lower halves. Thest time they slept together, he didn¡¯t do anything to her, but who knew what could happen next time?
Chapter 70: 70: It should be fine to give her a little, right? Chapter 70: 70: It should be fine to give her a little, right?
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but raise her head to look at the man again, deep in thought. She couldn¡¯t understand what he was thinking. ¡°Secretary Chen, bring in the materials that I asked you to prepare earlier.¡± Dan Hanjie walked over to his desk and pressed the inte.
¡°What materials?¡± Qin Youxuan approached him, looked at him as he hung up the phone, and asked in confusion. From his tone, it was as if he had predicted that she woulde looking for him. Then why did he act so surprised when he saw here in? Qin Youxuan pondered if his idental spige of coffee was because he heard from the secretary that she was looking for him. However, this thought shed in her mind and was immediately dismissed. This shrewd man wouldn¡¯t care for someone like her, whom he could manipte at will¡­ ¡°Knock Knock¡± Secretary Chen respectfully knocked on the door before entering upon getting Dan Hanjie¡¯s permission. ¡°Sir, these are the materials you asked for.¡± ¡°Give all the materials to her.¡± Dan Hanjie returned to his desk, didn¡¯t even nce at the secretary who came in, directly lifted his chin, and nced at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Yes. Miss Qin, here are the materials you need to familiarize yourself with. If you have any questions, you can ask me.¡± Secretary Chen quickly turned towards Qin Youxuan, respectfully handing over the materials. ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan was still in shock, awkwardly taking the folder from Secretary Chen. Suddenly, she blurted out, ¡°I remember you, you¡¯re the one who delivered clothes to me the other day.¡± Secretary Chen was taken aback, instinctively looking at Dan Hanjie. Seeing that he had no reaction, he politely nodded, ¡°That¡¯s me. If Miss Qin doesn¡¯t need anything else, I¡¯ll be leaving now.¡±
¡°No, no more.¡± Qin Youxuan waved her hand. ¡°I¡¯ll excuse myself then.¡± Secretary Chen motioned towards Dan Hanjie, turned around, and quickly left. ¡°The materials are heavy, seems like there¡¯s a lot to them¡­¡± Qin Youxuan muttered to herself, looking at Secretary Chen disappearing at the door. Holding the materials, she walked back to the sofa. She had just sat down when she thought of something, so she carried the materials and walked towards Dan Hanjie¡¯s desk. ¡°Hey, make some room.¡± Qin Youxuan pointed at the space next to the man, indicating him to move over a bit. Dan Hanjie was just opening a file. Hearing her voice, he raised his eyebrows to look at her. He paused for a moment before really moving a bit to the side. Even when his secretary tried to deliver something to him, they were always on tenterhooks, not daring to linger more than necessary. He wanted to see what this cat was up to. Qin Youxuan, oblivious to the man¡¯s thoughts, walked over, brought a chair from the meeting area to his desk, and confidently took a seat. He wanted her to go through the materials, so she couldn¡¯t be careless. The sofa wasfortable, but it wasn¡¯t convenient for going through the materials. His desk was sorge; giving her a small space shouldn¡¯t be a problem, should it? ¡°Jam-packed with information as if preparing for an international exam just to join apany¡­what on the earth are these materials about?¡± Qin Youxuan propped up her chin and started flipping through the materials that Dan Hanjie had prepared for her.
After a second of shock, her delicate white fingers pointed at therge font on the page, ¡°I¡¯m not aputer science student, why would I need all these Yongsheng Technology project materials?¡± The critical thing was, she couldn¡¯t understand any of this! Upon seeing the densely packed programming codes, Qin Youxuan let out a wail and shot a re at the man beside her. Chapter 71: 71: What Did You Just Say? Chapter 71: 71: What Did You Just Say?
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie just stared at the little face drawing closer to him, still in shock from the sudden move of her chair next to his. He caught a glimpse of her puffed-up face and squinted subconsciously. ¡°What kind of expression is that? Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know what kind of nonsense your secretary prepared for me?¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed the materials from the folder in one hand and waved them. ¡°These are all project information, mainlyputer science rted, how am I supposed to understand this!¡±
Qin Youxuan hurled the materials onto the desk and looked at the still unresponsive Dan Hanjie, feeling more and more like this man was messing with her. Just as she was about to stand up, her shoulder was held down by arge hand. ¡°What did you say just now?¡± So, he either didn¡¯t understand or didn¡¯t listen to what she was saying earlier? ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of me?¡± Before Qin Youxuan could answer, Dan Hanjie took another nce at her puffed-up little face and couldn¡¯t help asking. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Right now, I¡¯m concerned about the meaning of these materials you prepared for me. Are you going to tell me that I have to understand all this? It¡¯d be faster if you helped me switch majors!¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the lines and lines of codes and uses on the materials, and was instantly dumbfounded. Her lovely face blushed slightly,pletely unaware of the intensifying glint in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes¡­ ¡°Hmm!¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to ask him why he was silent, she looked up to see his handsome face erged before her so quickly that she could not react. It wasn¡¯t until Qin Youxuan realized that she had been taken advantage of again, that she quickly raised her hand and pushed Dan Hanjie away, ¡°Are you sick! You kiss people randomly!¡± Qin Youxuan backed up a few steps, grabbed a tissue without thinking, and rubbed it fiercely against her mouth.
As if she had just been kissed by something dirty. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face darkened instantly¡­ No woman has ever dared to be so brash in front of him¡­ Taking his desk, refusing his kisses, and even thinking he¡¯s dirty! Seeing her look of disgust, a fire rose inexplicably in his chest. Dan Hanjie strode in front of her, grabbed her hand, pulled her into his arms, and looked at her angrily, ¡°What did you just say? Say it again!¡± ¡°Am I sick?!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt a jolt throughout her body as she met his dangerous gaze, only then realizing what she had actually blurted out. Her small face stiffened, then quickly cracked into a smile, ¡± Actually, it was a misunderstanding. I was saying that the habit of kissing people is not good. In case of a cold or something, it could spread¡­cough, cough!¡± Qin Youxuan coughed lightly, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m the one who is sick¡­I have a cold!¡± Oh God, please forgive herck of courage.
But she really fears this Big Devil. He¡¯s cold as ice, exuding a chilling aura wherever he goes. Whenever there¡¯s an issue, he bes even more ominous as if he could devour people in one bite. She was just a weak woman, with a tiny bit of courage, but she was still scared of death! She also didn¡¯t want to die young¡­ ¡°Is that so?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes flickered, slightly squinted. ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± Qin Youxuan nodded fervently. As she was thinking about how to convince him, Dan Hanjie gripped her chin and dered domineeringly, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid.¡± Chapter 72: You Are Very Intelligent Chapter 72: You Are Very Intelligent Trantor: 549690339 Qin Youxuan had really shot herself in the foot, and now it was Dan Hanjie and her silent anger that benefited. Fortunately, Dan Hanjie only kissed her and didn¡¯t initiate any further actions. Dan Hanjie acted like a pet owner, setting a trap and watching her step by step into his cage¡­ ¡°Stunned?¡± Dan Hanjie released her and hooked his lips in a smug smile. Qin Youxuan heard his voice, her eyes wide open with anger, after deliberating again and again, she decided not to p him. If she were to p this Big Devil, she wouldn¡¯t be sure whether her hand would be chopped off or not¡­ Qin Youxuan turned her head in annoyance, pushed away Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face, swung around, walked towards the sofa, and picked up her bag, intending to leave. Just as she reached the door, she remembered the documents on the table and stopped. She turned around to look at the items on the table. She hesitated whether to go and retrieve them. She¡¯de here today for this matter, wouldn¡¯t it be wasted if she didn¡¯t get them? After struggling for several seconds, Qin Youxuan walked up to his desk and reached out for the file folder. ¡°Sit down, let me show you how to read it.¡± Suddenly her hand was held by someone, as Qin Youxuan looked up, she saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting gaze, she was stunned. What did he just say? ¡°Don¡¯t understand it? Sit down, let me teach you.¡± Dan Hanjie, as if unaware of her earlier intention to leave, grabbed her hand and forcibly seated her in the chair she¡¯d moved. He sat back in his own seat, casually flipped open the folder from Secretary Chen, made some marks on it, and pushed it back in front of Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan watched his movements with her head tilted. If it weren¡¯t for his serious expression, she would probably have already grabbed the folder and left. Suddenly, she saw the documents he pushed towards her, she hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head to look. ¡°As a manager, you don¡¯t need to understand everything here, but the core parts, you must know what this project is about, for example here¡­ and here¡­¡± Dan Hanjie leaned over to her, gently pointing at the parts he had just marked from behind with his pen. Hanjie¡¯s charming face was close to Qin Youxuan¡¯s ear, softly exining. His warm breath lingered around her ear, and Qin Youxuan felt like her ears were burning! But she truly didn¡¯t understand this managerial knowledge and could only suppress her restless heart, forcing herself to concentrate on his exnations. Looking at the document again following his exnations, it seemed to be much simpler¡­ After a while, Qin Youxuan pointed at a part of the document, ¡°Are you trying to set a trap here? The most crucial yet error-prone part of the whole project is right here.¡± ¡°You¡¯re very clever.¡± Dan Hanjie acknowledged his intentions with a single sentence, he let go of her hand, letting the pen slide out of his slender fingers. Chapter 73: You’re Not Bothered, But I Am Chapter 73: You¡¯re Not Bothered, But I Am Trantor: 549690339 Unable to resist the raging scent of her, he moved even closer to Qin Youxuan. A desire to embed her within himself surged within him. Reminded of their previous passionate night, and the fact that he could sleep peacefully all night long just by holding her without any medication, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze gradually deepened as he stared at this little woman before him¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve always been smart.¡± Qin Youxuan turned to look at him, with an unabashedly smug expression in her small face. Immediately recoiling when she met his deeply knowing gaze, she quickly jumped away and formed a cross gesture with her hands in defense, ¡°I warn you, I do have a temper too! Stop touching me inappropriately, or regardless of who you are, I won¡¯t hold back!¡± Even a rabbit, driven into a corner, can bite! Let alone a wildcat¡­ ¡°Did you understand?¡± Dan Hanjie asked with his wickedly smiling eyes. He cast a casual nce over the documents on the table, then looked at Qin Youxuan. ¡°I kind of understood¡­¡± Qin Youxuan took a brief nce at the document following his gaze. Despite not understanding it fully, his exnation seemed to have shed light on an initiallyplicated matter. The Big Devil does have his merits after all¡­ ¡°Within ten days, you must finish all the documents here. You can ask me if you don¡¯t understand anything.¡± ¡°Ten days¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the thick stack of papers and peeked at the top one. It took her half a day just to understand the outline. If she had to read all of it¡­ It could take her ten months, for all she knew! But she dared not argue with the Big Devil¡¯s words. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Qin Youxuan responded cautiously after studying his reaction, choosing the safest possible answer. She then grabbed the file folder along with her bag and turned to leave when suddenly, a cold voice rang from behind her. ¡°Tomorrow morning, eight o¡¯clock sharp. I will continuously assign you new study tasks.¡± As her hand almost reached the doorknob to escape, her body stiffened in surprise. She turned awkwardly, ¡°Come¡­e here?¡± ¡°Any problems with that?¡± Of course, she had issues! Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes lit up, ¡°I can study at home. It¡¯s troublesome for both of us if I keeping here. Isn¡¯t it more inconvenient and disruptive for you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind the trouble.¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed hard, ¡°So, how long do I have to keep studying this way?¡± ¡°Until you sessfully join the Qin Group!¡± Thank goodness! Qin Youxuan patted her chest and heaved a sigh of relief. Just when she noticed his suddenly darkened expression, she realized her own action. She swiftly turned around and dashed away, right before he could explode. Under the incredulous stares of the Dan Group employees, Qin Youxuan hastily fled the towering building. She only caught her breath after reaching her car, feeling an immense sense of liberation. ¡°This is too much! It¡¯s absolute tyranny!¡± Qin Youxuan flung the documents with disdain. Thinking that her days ahead involved studying in the Big Devil¡¯s office, she felt utterly sorry for herself. But then the thought of soon being able to join the Qin Group, and personally witnessing the frustration of Jin Lan and her son, immediately rejuvenated her! No worries, she only had to bear the living iceberg for about ten days, and she would be free! After mentally encouraging herself, Qin Youxuan started the car and headed home. ¡°Am I eating alone again tonight?¡± Qin Youxuan questioned as she entered the living room, instantly picking up on the quiet atmosphere and a certain chill in the air. Chapter 74: 74: The appearance of the Master Chapter 74: 74: The appearance of the Master
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Miss, you¡¯re back. Would you like me to make you a cup of tea?¡± The butler walked in from the backyard, seeing Qin Youxuan, he respectfully asked. ¡°No, I just want to know where they have all gone?¡± Qin Youxuan asked again.
¡°Well¡­ The master said there is a dinner party today. It seems that the head of some techpany invited us to discuss further cooperation, and he ordered that they won¡¯t being back for dinner.¡± The butler responded respectfully. ¡°A dinner party that requires the attendance of all three family members?¡± Qin Youxuan scoffed. Under the sympathetic gaze of the butler, she strode past him straight into her room. Throwing her bag onto the couch, all her good mood vanished at the butler¡¯s words. She knew if she didn¡¯t fight back, this day woulde sooner orter. Qin Mo let Jin Chenye join thepany first, and then brought that shameless mother and son to social events everywhere. Now everyone knows that the favored Crown Prince of Qin Group is that woman¡¯s illegitimate son. As for her, the rightful heir, she had be the one truly abandoned. ¡°Jin Chenye, don¡¯t celebrate too soon. We don¡¯t know who will have thestugh!¡± Qin Youxuan curled up in bed, biting her teeth in frustration under the covers. After a while, she climbed out, crawled onto the sofa, and took her phone out from her bag. She sent a text to Ning Yanan. Eating alone at home was worse than going out with her best friend. ¡°Ding Ding¡ª¡ª¡±
Soon, she received Ning Yanan¡¯s reply, just a simple two-letter word [OK]. ¡°At least you¡¯re loyal!¡± Qin Youxuan tossed her phone aside, curled back into her covers, and fell asleep. She didn¡¯t get up until the evening, quickly tidied herself up, changed into a casual dress, and left with her bag. ¡°Xuan! Over here!¡± Qin Youxuan had just entered the food street when she saw Ning Yanan standing under arge sign, waving her arms. She was taken aback for a moment before stepping forward. ¡°Didn¡¯t we agree on six o¡¯clock? Howe you¡¯re so early? I¡¯m notte!¡± Qin Youxuan raised her wrist, pointing at her watch. It was only 5:50. She was even ten minutes early. ¡°Oh, I had an interview nearby, so I came here early. When someone treats me, of course I have to show some loyalty, right?¡± Ning Yananughed loudly, slinging her arm around Qin Youxuan¡¯s shoulder, and leading her into the food street. Looking at the long row of food stands, her mouth was watering. She was torn, unsure of where to start. ¡°An interview? Around here?¡± Qin Youxuan looked around. The food street they chose was near Qin Youxuan¡¯s university back home. Most of the people here were young couples or foodies like them.
But what sort of news would warrant an interview and bring a reporter like her all this way? Qin Youxuan looked at Ning Yanan suspiciously. ¡°What kind of look is that, you doubt me?¡± Ning Yanan was not happy, reluctantly tearing her gaze away from the pile of delicious food to nce at Qin Youxuan. After a while, she pulled her camera out of her bag, ¡°Here, look. It¡¯s not really big news, you know. Although our alma mater isn¡¯t top-notch, it¡¯s a well-known school with a century-long history. It¡¯s quite normal to have sponsors from time to time. But this time, the person who came is just too prestigious; ALL the newspapers were besieging him. Unfortunately, his bodyguards were too strong. After some pushing and shoving, I only managed to photograph his back.¡± She pulled up the photo and handed it to Qin Youxuan, ¡°Honestly, this Mr. Jie is too handsome. Even a worldly person like me almost fell head over heels for his suit pants¡­¡± Chapter 75: 75: Heartless Woman Chapter 75: 75: Heartless Woman
Trantor:549690339 ¡°You¡¯re saying it¡¯s Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback. She grabbed Ning Yanan¡¯s camera and took a look. Good lord, such a haughty figure! Who else could it be but that Big Devil?
His tall, upright figure was entuated by the ck suit he wore. His side profile was so handsome it¡¯s as if he was God¡¯s most perfect work, exquisitely detailed. Even just a blurry silhouette carried such an overbearing and dominant presence¡­ ¡°How did he end up sponsoring our alma mater? You¡¯re not going to tell me that he also coincidentally graduated from here, are you? I remember that he seemed to have dropped into Fico City out of the blue; he knew nothing about this ce before!¡± Qin Youxuan handed back the camera and asked with raised eyebrows. Ning Yanan pouted, ¡°How would I know what rich people are thinking? All I did was receive a notification from the newspaper and hightailed it over here for an interview. Besides, in this day and age, it¡¯s no big deal for rich people to sponsor a school to promote themselves.¡± Qin Youxuan awkwardly nodded. That exnation seemed usible. But why did she feel that the Big Devil couldn¡¯t have such a simple motive? She felt like he might have other ideas, but she couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it. No matter, she was out to grab a meal, not to y detective. Big Devil was always up to something every day. How could she have the time to dissect all his thoughts? ¡°Xuan, your reaction is off, spill the beans!¡± Qin Youxuan was just about to turn around when Ning Yanan grabbed her hand, looking inquisitive. ¡°What¡¯s off?¡± Qin Youxuan looked herself up and down, ¡°There¡¯s nothing off, I¡¯m fine!¡± ¡°Tsk! I wasn¡¯t talking about you physically! I meant your reaction!¡± Ning Yanan pinched her waist, ¡°You seemed rather excited to hear about Mr. Jie¡­¡±
¡°Hold on, how did I only just remember? Last time at Zhi Shang, it was him who got us out of that pickle with the wily old man. Also, most people don¡¯t dare to address him by name. Are you purposely not telling me something?!¡± As they say, journalists have a keen sense of smell, and Ning Yanan was truly making full use of her paparazzi instincts. In an instant, she had cornered Qin Youxuan with her questions. ¡°¡­What are you imagining!¡± Qin Youxuan swatted at the finger that was relentlessly waving in her face, turned around, and headed towards a street food stand. Her hurried movements were tinged with a hint of guilt. Speaking of her history with Dan Hanjie, it all started when she had just rejected someone¡¯s offer for a sugar daddy, only to shamelessly run to his office seeking help right after¡­ Then there was the asion when she got drunk, and he had to carry her for an entire night¡­ Embarrassing as it was, Qin Youxuan would rather forget that she even knew Big Devil, let alone share these stories with gossip bitch Ning Yanan! Within a few strides, Qin Youxuan arrived a spicy rice cake stall, ordered the spiciest kind, and happily began to eat. ¡°You heartless woman, eating all by yourself, I hope you get a stomachache!¡± Ning Yanan chased after her. When she saw the spicy rice cake in Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, she quickly forgot her previous line of questioning. She swiftly signaled the owner, ¡°Another spicy rice cake, extra spicy!¡±
Both of them were spicy food enthusiasts. When they sat down together, it was as if peas in a pod, rapidly devouring their street food. ¡°So spicy!¡± ¡°So satisfying!¡± Exmations of joy kept spilling from both of their mouths. Qin Youxuan¡¯s tongue felt like it was falling off from the spiciness, her lips coated in chili sauce and swollen red, but she kept on eating without satiety. Chapter 76: 76 Dare to Take One More Step Chapter 76: 76 Dare to Take One More Step
Trantor:549690339 A delicately beautiful woman appearing on the bustling snack street would naturally attract attention. With Qin Youxuan¡¯s natural demeanor, she instantly drew the attention of all the men around her. Qin Youxuan herself didn¡¯t have any reaction, her eyes were only focused on the te of spicy rice cakes in front of her¡­
On a nearby street. ¡°Mr. Jie, it¡¯s Miss Qin. Shall we go over?¡± Yao stopped the car near the snack street, looking back at Dan Hanjie, who had been keeping his eye on Qin Youxuan ever since he spotted her. This snack street was conveniently located near the school they were sponsoring. They just hadn¡¯t expected to run into the person Hanjie had his heart set on here. Just as Yao finished his sentence, and before Dan Hanjie could respond, Qin Youxuan, who had been eating spicy rice cakes, got up with Ning Yanan and ran towards the next snack stall. Her luscious lips were stained bright red from the spicy food, like they had been drenched in natural honey, tempting one to taste¡­ Her exquisite face was also blushed due to the spiciness, which made her look all the more charming from a distance. With her lively demeanor and natural actions, the men around her couldn¡¯t keep their eyes off her. It was surprising that she hadn¡¯t noticed it yet, and was still eating so eagerly! Hanjie felt a moment of displeasure at his ¡°cat¡± being coveted by others, and he opened the car door and got out. He entered the snack street. ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡±
Yao was startled for a moment, then quickly turned off the car and followed him. ¡°The stinky tofu here is really authentic, try mine, it¡¯s delicious!¡± Qin Youxuan stuffed a piece into her mouth and used a toothpick to poke another piece for Ning Yanan. Ning Yanan, who was busy with fried potatoes, opened her mouth and ate the stinky tofu Qin Youxuan offered. Before she could fully savor it, she felt a cold breeze behind her and shivered. It took her by surprise. Was the weather turning unexpectedly? Just as she was wondering, she caught sight of something out of the corner of her eye and froze¡­ She tugged at Qin Youxuan, who was battling with the stinky tofu, ¡°Look, look! We¡¯re seeing ghosts in broad daylight¡­ It¡¯s true what they say about speaking of the devil and he appears!¡± The point was, she felt like the devil had been ring at her just now¡­ No, it was Jie! ¡°What are you looking at!¡± Qin Youxuan was enjoying her food, she swatted Ning Yanan¡¯s hand away and turned her head impatiently to see what caught her attention. ¡°Thud¡ª¡ª¡±
The box of stinky tofu in her hand fell. She froze. And then, there was no then¡­ Qin Youxuan, with her wide cat-like eyes, watched the handsome figure approaching her from the entrance of the snack street¡­ He looked really dashing in a ck suit! His devilishly handsome face, no matter where it was seen, made people gasp at the unfairness of the heavens, that some people were born to depend on their looks¡­ He didn¡¯t need to do much, his movements alone emanated an unattainable aura of nobility and dominance. The girls around, who had never seen such a perfect person, created amotion in the snack street due to Hanjie¡¯s appearance, unwittingly giving him way¡­ Seeing his partially unbuttoned shirt, Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind unintentionally wandered to the image of him changing clothes in the office, causing her cheeks to burn. His bewitching eyes, slightly narrowed, were veiled with a hint of displeasure¡­ Displeasure¡­?
Qin Youxuan shuddered suddenly. She grabbed Ning Yanan and turned to leave. When the Big Devil is unhappy, regardless of the reason, it¡¯s time to run for her life! ¡°Qin Youxuan, I dare you to take one more step!¡± Chapter 77: 77: You Can’t Reason with a Sly Man Chapter 77: 77: You Can¡¯t Reason with a Sly Man
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie took a few steps forward, gazing down at the woman who had turned and fled the moment she saw him. ¡°Hello, what a coincidence, why are you here?¡± Qin Youxuan failed to escape and stiffly turned around. She pulled a smile across her face and waved.
¡°Quite a coincidence, but why did I have the feeling that someone tried to run away as soon as they saw me?¡± Dan Hanjie instantly saw through her deceit, and Qin Youxuan¡¯s smile froze on her face. As expected from the Big Devil, he doesn¡¯t even understand the concept of saving face! Disapprove! ¡°Well, you haven¡¯t said why you¡¯re here; the food here isn¡¯t to your taste¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pointed with her little finger and looked up at him. She hasn¡¯t forgotten the painful experiencest time, when he ate all her savings in one meal. By this man¡¯s standards, none of the food here would catch his eye ¨C it¡¯s surprising he deigned toe in. ¡°It¡¯s a bit poor¡­¡± Dan Hanjie bowed his head, his bewitching eyes ncing over the stinky tofu that Qin Youxuan had dropped in fright. He crinkled his brows in disgust. Seeing him frown, Qin Youxuan immediately picked up the box and threw it into the nearby trash can. In her haste, her hand got a bit of the sauce on it. Seeing his contemptuous gaze, she subconsciously hid it behind her back. So pitiful! Oh my god! If he doesn¡¯t like it, then don¡¯te! Why is he being contemptuous of a national delicacy, a snack?
What made Qin Youxuan angrier was ¨C why was she so afraid of him? Just a nce from the Big Devil and her inherent subservience red up! So disgraceful! ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie saw her hide her hand behind her back, his thin lips curled in satisfaction and he beckoned her over gleefully. Despite cursing herself thousands of times inside, Qin Youxuan¡¯s feet still involuntarily walked over to him. ¡°Hand it here.¡± ¡°It¡¯s dirty¡­¡± Qin Youxuan muttered under her breath and didn¡¯t move. ¡°Hand it here!¡± Fine, if he doesn¡¯t mind, don¡¯t me her then! Qin Youxuan blinked her mischievous cat eyes, suddenly stretching her hand towards his nose. The pungent smell of stinky tofu rushed into the man¡¯s nostrils, causing him to squint, seize her small hand and pull it down firmly. ¡°You asked me to stretch out my hand, so it¡¯s not my fault!¡±
Qin Youxuan smirked triumphantly, trying to suppress herughter and pretending to be innocent. Dan Hanjie nced at her triumphant face. He saw right through her petty little ns, gritting his teeth, resisting the urge to spank her. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and carefully wiped the sauce off her fingers. His gentle action was as if he was wiping a treasure in his eyes¡­ Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t expected him to wipe her hand, and she was momentarily stunned. The ever-silent Yao, standing by their side, swiftly flicked a nce at the astonished¡­ Ning Yanan had been shocked speechless ever since Dan Hanjie appeared. She had just about recovered herself when she saw the scene unfold before her eyes and was once again thoroughly dumbfounded! Her mouth gaping open, she looked as if she had just swallowed an egg¡­ ¡°Join me for dinner. ¡± Dan Hanjie nonchntly cleaned her hands, held the now clean hand in his own and discarded the dirty handkerchief on the ground. With Qin Youxuan in tow, he walked out of the snack street. Qin Youxuan was still caught up in the shock of the previous scene, it took a while before she came back to her senses. By the time she had realized, they had already walked a good distance away. Ning Yanan was still standing there like a statue¡­ ¡°Wait a minute, Dan Hanjie. My friend is here too, and I was the one who invited her out today¡­¡±
Chapter 78: 78: Let’s get it straight, I’m broke! Chapter 78: 78: Let¡¯s get it straight, I¡¯m broke!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Invite her to join.¡± The man stated tly.
What she originally wanted to say was, can we not go? ¡°Any objections?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her with displeasure. The words Qin Youxuan had just wanted to say she swallowed back, ¡°Let¡¯s make this clear first, I have no money!¡± ¡°Let me go first, I¡¯ll call Yaya!¡± Qin Youxuan, realizing that Dan Hanjie had no intention of asking her to pay, and not daring to argue with him, broke free from his grip and turned towards a stunned Ning Yanan. Soon, they both returned. ¡°Mr. Jie, you don¡¯t have to be so polite, you two just go and eat, I-I¡¯ll go home first!¡± Ning Yanan said, her smile stiff. She waved politely, turned around and tried to escape. Oh my God! This is the most prestigious man in Fico City, let alone dining with him, even an extra nce feels luxurious! Ning Yanan had lost count of how many times she pinched her thigh, fearing she was dreaming¡­ ¡°Get in the car.¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t even look at Ning Yanan, took Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, and sat in the back seat. Ning Yanan was left in a daze.
Did Mr. Jie agree to her request or not? ¡°Miss, please get in the car.¡± Seeing her standing still for a long time, Assistant Yao kindly reminded her. Ning Yanan¡¯s vacant eyes finally moved, and the next second, she decisively climbed into the passenger seat. Spotting Ning Yanan volunteering to take the passenger seat, Dan Hanjiezily cast her a straight nce, then turned to look at Qin Youxuan who was sitting upright beside him, the corner of his mouth crooked in a roguish smile. This good friend of hers had a keen eye. The car steadily headed towards the city. The restaurant they were going to this time was different from the Ying Shui Pavilion they visitedst time. This time it was a western restaurant. ¡°Mr. Jie, this way please.¡± As soon as the four of them arrived, the eagle-eyed restaurant manager rushed over to greet them, nodding and bowing excessively at Dan Hanjie. Qin Youxuan, walking a bit behind with Ning Yanan, raised her head in curiosity upon hearing the noise.
On Dan Hanjie¡¯s charming face, there was no superfluous expression. In response to the obsequious restaurant manager, his face was still cold as he strode towards the VIP room. Qin Youxuan clicked her tongue, and couldn¡¯t help but give him a thumbs-up. Indeed, he maintains his icy demeanor. ¡°Sit here.¡± After entering the room, Dan Hanjie immediately pulled Qin Youxuan, who had been keeping her distance, and set her beside him. Qin Youxuan had just chosen a spot farthest from him, and before she could warm the seat, she was moved. She smacked her lips, daring to be angry but not speak up. Ning Yanan, quick-thinking, decisively picked a spot distantly removed from the two of them. Qin Youxuan red at her, silently using her of disloyalty. Ning Yanan ignored it! Life is more important! ¡°Assistant Yao, why don¡¯t you sit down too.¡± Qin Youxuan cheerfully broke the silence. There were only four people in the room, and three of them were sitting. Assistant Yao was the only one standing, making the situation awkward. Only he, the top-ss assistant, could withstand such an ufortable scene without a hint of difort on his face.
Seeing that he didn¡¯t respond, Qin Youxuan turned to Dan Hanjie again. ¡°Sit.¡± Dan Hanjie met her sparkling cat-like eyes and icily spat out a word. ¡°Yes.¡± Without any hesitation, Assistant Yao sat down. Truly a gold-medal assistant! This time, Qin Youxuan did not dare to have Dan Hanjie order again. She proactively picked up the menu and ordered a steak for herself. Then she ordered Ning Yanan¡¯s favourite seafood before handing over the menu. Chapter 79: 79: Instantly Killing a Group of Peers Chapter 79: 79: Instantly Killing a Group of Peers
Trantor:549690339 Surprisingly, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t even give the menu a nce, he turned straight to the waiter and said, ¡°The same as hers.¡± The same as hers¡­
Qin Youxuan¡¯s face froze as she looked at him uncertainly. Was he just going to have the steak? That doesn¡¯t seem right¡­ Last time when she was paying, didn¡¯t he order so much more? In an instant, Qin Youxuan realized that he must have teased her on purposest time, it¡¯s outrageous! As the waiter took the menus from the four of them and left, Qin Youxuan suddenly felt the urge to call the waiter back and order the food all over again! She twisted around and red fiercely at the Big Devil, shifting her buttocks further away from him. She was drawing a small figure in her mind, poking it repeatedly! ¡°May I take a photo of you?¡± After the waiter left, Ning Yanan couldn¡¯t stand the torment in her heart and cautiously made a request. Don¡¯t me her for being too bold, think about it, she¡¯d been chasing after him for over a few months and only got a picture of his back. It¡¯d be impossible for her to control her nature as an entertainment journalist. Besides, today¡¯s news about the sponsorship was still fresh, probably tomorrow morning all the reports will be about the distinguished man in front of her, however, none were able to take a front picture of him.
If she were the one to get it¡­ Ning Yanan felt secretly delighted thinking about it, she would beat all her colleagues hands down! ¡°My photo?¡± Dan Hanjie repeated indifferently, his chilly gaze was like a sharp dagger, directly shot at Ning Yanan opposite him. ¡°What¡¯s so amazing about his picture, I bet taking a picture of me is better! Didn¡¯t you see? The delivery guy who just came in was only looking at me!¡± Qin Youxuan, who hadn¡¯t noticed Dan Hanjie¡¯s darkened face, was still focused on Big Devil¡¯s joke of making her pay tens of thousands more, blurted out. Ning Yanan rolled her eyes. Sister, all the delivery guys are males¡­ Just when Ning Yanan felt she was going to be rejected, Dan Hanjie cast a nce towards a disgruntled Qin Yuxuan and hooked the corner of his lips, ¡°Go ahead, make sure to take a nice picture.¡± Did he just agree? Ning Yanan pinched her own thigh, she only verified that it wasn¡¯t a dream when she grimaced from the pain. ¡°Oh, does it bother you?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at the pouting Qin Youxuan and couldn¡¯t resist reaching out to pinch her cheek. ¡°Ouch!¡± Without thinking, Qin Youxuan swatted his hand away and rubbed her own cheek.
¡°Click¡ª¡ª¡± Sitting opposite, Ning Yanan managed to capture the ¡°flirting¡± scene with her lightning-fast photography skills. ¡°This is perfect!¡± In all her years as an entertainment reporter, Ning Yanan had never taken such a beautiful picture! It¡¯s simply thrilling! The man¡¯s beautiful face, regardless from what angle it was photographed, was perfect enough to kill any female viewer, and the hidden indulgence and admiration in his eyes created a romantic atmosphere. Moreover, his poise was just right, not artificial at all. And the key point was the pouting Qin Youxuan, her beautiful features were more prominent under the camera, standing next to the tall man, her defiant look added a touch of charm and vibrancy to an already attractive face¡­ The cat eyes staring at someone had an inexplicable touch of coyness. Qin Youxuan, watching Ning Yanan¡¯s sly grin, ¡°What are you doing taking pictures of me?¡± ¡°This photo is just for personal pleasure, if it gets leaked, my career as a journalist mighte to an end¡­ I might be promoted directly to a professional photographer! Haha¡­ ¡°
Chapter 80: His Woman Is Very Photogenic Chapter 80: His Woman Is Very Photogenic Trantor: 549690339 Ning Yanan was so pleased with what she saw that she didn¡¯t realize she was in the presence of a powerful figure, resulting in a fit ofughter until she can barely breathe. ¡°Cough cough¡ª¡± The moment her exaggerated smile met Hanjie¡¯s slightly narrowed gaze, she choked. Hanjie just ignored Ning Yanan, whose face was flushed red fromughing, and turned to look directly at Yao. Instantly understanding, Yao took the camera from Ning Yanan and handed it to Hanjie. ¡°Good shots. I will keep the film.¡± Hanjie nced at the images, nodded in approval, and handed the camera to Yao, who promptly stored it in his briefcase. Her camera! Ning Yanan could only stare in disbelief! Herpanion had just taken away her meal¡­ She swallowed nervously, her eyes fixed on Yao¡¯s briefcase. What happened to him taking photos of Mr. Jie? ¡°Thisdy¡­¡± ¡°My name is Ning Yanan.¡± ¡°Miss Ning, I will keep your camera for now. We will return it to you once the photos have been processed. As for Mr. Jie¡¯s photos, our secretariat will select suitable ones for you to repay your social debt. I assure you we will not do this again elsewhere.¡± Yao exined everything clearly, and only when he saw Ning Yanan stop staring at his briefcase did he shift his gaze back to Hanjie. ¡°I didn¡¯t notice, but the cat is pretty photogenic!¡± Hanjie had been ignoring what Yao and Ning Yanan were saying, but then his yful eyes fixed on Qin Youxuan and he smirked. His devilish smilepletely captivated Qin Youxuan¡­ Demon! ¡°You¡¯re the cat! Your whole family are cats!¡± Qin Youxuan snapped back as soon as she regained her senses. Seeing her puff up again, Hanjie was reminded of the candid photo just taken. He narrowed his eyes slightly, a dark glow shing at the bottom of his eye. ¡°Here¡¯s your food. Mr. Jie, do you need anything else?¡± The restaurant manager served the food himself. He carefully ced each dish in front of everyone, then stood by respectfully, tray in hand, waiting for Hanjie¡¯s response. ¡°I want to drink ¡¯86 Lafite, and a collector¡¯s edition!¡± said Qin Youxuan before Hanjie could speak. She looked at the man next to her provocatively. If she didn¡¯t trick him into paying for a meal, she¡¯d take his surname! ¡°Well¡­¡± The restaurant manager nced at Qin Youxuan awkwardly, then at the smirking Hanjie. After a moment, he blushed, and stammered, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but our restaurant doesn¡¯t have such a limited edition. How about we change it to ¡¯97 Chateau Rauzan-S¨¦ instead?¡± Upon seeing Hanjie¡¯s obvious amusement, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face flushed and she waved her hand hastily, ¡°Whatever, anything will do!¡± After the manager left, she turned to Hanjie with a flustered expression. ¡°Hanjie, you did that on purpose!¡± ¡°Do you think I keep my wine stored at every ce I dine? Miss Qin, do you think you are being a little naive?¡± Hanjie said, raising his eyebrows at her in amusement as he picked up his napkin andid it on hisp. She also felt very foolish and na?ve. How could she have thought that she could outsmart the Big Devil? Qin Youxuan picked up her knife and fork, and began to eat her steak, not knowing if she filled up more on food or frustration¡­. While Qin Youxuan was fuming, Ning Yanan was still feeling as though she was dreaming. It wasn¡¯t until Qin Youxuan dragged her away and hailed a taxi that she came back to reality somewhat, saying in disbelief, ¡°That was Mr. Jie! I actually had dinner with him¡­.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not worried about having indigestion after dining with the Big Devil, yet here you are getting worked up over it?¡± Seeing the infatuated look on Ning Yanan¡¯s face, Qin Youxuan covered her mouth and dragged her away. Chapter 81: Woman, You’re Lucky! Chapter 81: Woman, You¡¯re Lucky! Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Xuan, you bettere clean with me. One second you¡¯re telling me you don¡¯t know him, the next he¡¯s inviting us to dinner!¡± As soon as they got in the car, Ning Yanan hade back to her senses and began scrutinizing Qin Youxuan up and down. ¡°Spill it! When did you two get together?¡± ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Youxuan found her words offensive. Qin Youxuan nced at the driver who was staring straight ahead and cleared her throat, ¡°It¡¯s a long story, maybe we could talk another day¡­¡± ¡°Cut the crap! Make it short!¡± Ning Yanan pinched her, nearly causing her to scream out loud. She rubbed her waist, pondered for a few seconds before leisurely telling the whole story, emphasizing that she had no idea how she caught Master¡¯s attention. And his constant pressure and bullying¡­ She was just an innocent Little Red Riding Hood, who was about to be lured home by the big bad wolf! ¡°Woman, you¡¯ve struck gold!¡± After hearing everything, Ning Yanan decisively drew a conclusion. ¡°Given the trend, Master will definitely help you regain your inheritance, and then you¡¯ll marry him with a hefty dowry!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Qin Youxuan pped her, smashing Yanan¡¯s fantasy, ¡°If you were offered this man, would you take him?¡± Ning Yanan was taken aback and shook her head decisively. ¡°Miss, you are a real heiress, from a good family and beautiful. If you don¡¯t dare to take him, how can I?¡± Who is Mr. Jie? No one knows yet how he emerged and, within the span of a year, made the Dan Group dominate the entire Fico City. There are countless legends about this man and the Dan Family behind him. He¡¯s a man shrouded in mystery! Handsome to the point of being captivating, filthy rich that his money willst generations¡­ he¡¯s every woman¡¯s dream man! But it¡¯s precisely because of that that they all know, Dan Hanjie would never take any woman seriously. Not to mention a smallpany like Qin Group as a dowry, even a consortium may not be enough to catch his eye. ¡°Master is a master, he could crush people with just one finger¡­¡± Ning Yanan howled in agony, what ament! ¡°The higher you are, the colder it gets. I don¡¯t find it enviable. You may not befortable living on tenterhooks even in your sleep! If I could, I¡¯d rather keep a distance from such a man,¡± Qin Youxuan shrugged nonchntly. She loved money, but a gentleman loves money in the right way. The reason she fought for the inheritance was just to teach her ungrateful stepmother and half-brother a lesson. Thinking of Jin Lan and Jin Chenye, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face darkened and she remained silent the rest of the way. After dropping Yanan off at her small apartment and cutting off her incessant chatter, she quickly packed and left. After returning to the Qin family mansion, she didn¡¯t bother to see if her stepmother and half-brother had returned. She went straight to her room, cleaned up, curled up in bed and fell asleep. Early next morning, before anyone else had woken up, she left the Qin family mansion in a hurry and headed towards the Dan Group¡¯s office building. ¡°Ding-dong¡± When the elevator reached the top floor, Qin Youxuan nced at her watch. The timing was perfect. Under the watchful eyes of all the people in the president¡¯s secretary¡¯s office, she made her way nervously to Master¡¯s office and knocked twice when she heard someone approaching from behind and quickly turned around. Chapter 82: It’s okay, sit together Chapter 82: It¡¯s okay, sit together Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Miss Qin, the president hasn¡¯t arrived yet; he instructed that you may go in first.¡± Chen Xin, the chief secretary of the presidential secretariat, had seen Qin Youxuan before and knew why she was here. Swiftly, she opened the office door and courteously stepped aside to let her in. ¡°This is the material Mr. Jie instructed me to hand over to Miss Qin. If there¡¯s anything you don¡¯t understand, feel free to ask me.¡± Secretary Chen waited until Qin Youxuan sat on the sofa before cing the folder in front of her. ¡°But I haven¡¯t finished reading the materials I have!¡± Qin Youxuan lifted her head, her voice filled with anxiety. Considering the pace at which Dan Hanjie was providing her with materials, even if she didn¡¯t eat or sleep, she wouldn¡¯t have time to finish reading everything¡­ ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry, Miss Qin. This is merely thetest stock market analysis. A casual understanding is enough.¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan looking extremely nervous, Secretary Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and add. ¡°That¡¯s good to know, thank you!¡± Qin Youxuan hugged the folder Secretary Chen had given her and ran toward Hanjie¡¯s desk with great enthusiasm, bringing the materials she had brought as well. Keeping her cooped up on the sofa reading was going to break her neck! ¡°Miss Qin!¡± Seeing her sitting in Hanjie¡¯s ce, Secretary Chen was startled, her cry almost breaking into a high pitch. ¡°Hm?¡± Startled by Chen¡¯s outcry, Qin Youxuan looked up at her in confusion. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Secretary Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. Just as she was about to tell her to stand up, she heard the steady footsteps of a maning from behind her and groaned inwardly. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Secretary Chen turned around and bowed. The man didn¡¯t look at her, but walked straight past her towards Qin Youxuan, who was sitting at his desk, raising an eyebrow. Seeing the dangerous gleam in his eyes, Secretary Chen was about to speak when Dan Hanjie waved her away. ¡°Mr. Jie, actually¡­¡± Secretary Chen wanted to exin for Qin Youxuan¡¯s sake, but the man¡¯s piercing gaze silenced her. She quit the room, bending as she closed the door behind her. ¡°You¡¯re so formidable, even Secretary Chen is too scared to speak in your presence.¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at him, pursing her lips. She didn¡¯t see him for a night, and he seemed more handsome? His suit was well-fitted, he carried an air of condescension that oozed nobility, his sharp eyebrows were slightly raised, all of which made people feel overwhelmingly oppressed¡­ ¡°I¡¯m scary?¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, looking at the woman in front of him who not only dauntingly teased him but still didn¡¯t know why Secretary Chen was scared. ¡°Otherwise? Me? How is that possible? I¡¯m so adorable, everybody loves me!¡± Qin Youxuan retorted without thinking, then noticed Dan Hanjie hade up close to her and still hasn¡¯t taken his seat yet. A chill ran down her spine, and she promptly stood up.¡±Um, sorry, you weren¡¯t here just now, so I thought I¡¯d borrow your chair for a bit. I¡¯ll go get a chair¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan could finish, a heavy armnded on her shoulder. His thin lips curled into a smile. ¡°No problem, let¡¯s sit together.¡± Sit together. ¡­Together¡­ Damn it! What was she thinking about! Qin Youxuan pinched herself hard. Looking at Hanjie, who was not loosening his grip, before she could even voice her thoughts, her body was lifted up in the air. She didn¡¯t even have time to make out his movements; her bottom lifted and the next moment she found herself sitting on hisp. His charming face even leaned closer to her ear, taking in a deep breath¡­ Chapter 83: I Will Teach You If You Don’t Understand Chapter 83: I Will Teach You If You Don¡¯t Understand Trantor: 549690339 Qin Youxuan felt as though she had been electrocuted and instantly tried to stand up. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand slipped around her waist, firmly holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body within his embrace as he began to peruse the documents on the table. He didn¡¯t mind at all that the girl in his arms could see his multi-billion business case. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡­¡± With her nose filled with the scent of a man, her mind was literally spinning and she couldn¡¯t think straight. Let alone being able to read anything, she was struggling just to catch her breath¡­ ¡°Concentrate. Have you finished reading the document?¡± Dan Hanjie abruptly interrupted her, his enchanting eyes slightly lifted as he nced at the folder beside her. ¡°¡­No.¡± Qin Youxuan responded awkwardly. ¡°Continue reading, I¡¯ll guide you if you don¡¯t understand,¡± Dan Hanjie extended his hand and brought her document over, spreading it out in front of Qin Youxuan. He then casually opened his own document, and swiftly started signing the contract. Qin Youxuan was dumbfounded, watching him sign a thick stack of contracts in mere minutes, she was utterly horrified! ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Any questions?¡± Dan Hanjie noticed the girl in his arms was frozen, her wide eyes staring out. She didn¡¯t even look at the document, how could she have any questions? The one who should have questions was him. Signing so many contracts in such a short period of time, did he even read the uses properly? No wonder, he was not human. ¡°Where are you having trouble, say it!¡± Dan Hanjie asked when she remained unresponsive, his frown deepening. ¡°I¡¯d like to switch positions. I can¡¯t read like this¡­¡± Qin Youxuan babbled as she met his slightly displeased gaze. Her voice gradually faded into a low whisper, her face flushed with embarrassment. Dan Hanjie barely suppressed a grin, watching her face turn crimson with amusement. After a while, he finally granted her the mercy of his nod, ¡°Go ahead.¡± ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡ª¡± In a split second, Qin Youxuan jumped off hisp and ran away, only to return shortly to fetch her documents. She dashed towards the couch. ¡°I¡¯ll just sit here to read!¡± Qin Youxuan shed a forced smile at Dan Hanjie, waving a hand. At this point, she didn¡¯t even want to move the chair, a bit of neck pain was better than getting a nosebleed or a heart attack¡­ Receiving no further indication from him, she took a deep breath, burying herself into the depth of the couch. The petite figure dived into the folder, rigorously analyzing the information Secretary Chen had sent her. Hours passed as her mind mulled over the contents of the report. By the time she realized her legs and neck had gone numb from sitting in the same position for too long¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go grab a bite.¡± The towering figure of Dan Hanjie appeared in front of her, gazing down at her from his towering height. His bewitching eyes could send chills down anyone¡¯s spine. ¡°¡­you go first. I¡¯ll join you shortly.¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her numbed legs, owing to sitting on the couch for way too long, she hadn¡¯t paid much attention to her posture and her legs felt numb. She didn¡¯t dare to keep the Big Devil waiting. ¡°Silly cat!¡± Seeing what she was thinking, Dan Hanjie took a few steps forward and, bending down, he swiftly lifted her up in his arms and headed towards the office door. Chapter 84: 84 This Joke is Not Funny At All Chapter 84: 84 This Joke is Not Funny At All
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan flinched, her petite body already falling into his broad embrace. Her instinctive reaction was to wrap her hands around his neck. Noticing his movements in the next second, she jumped, ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± ¡°Besides eating, what else do you want? Want me to eat you?¡±
Qin Youxuan awkwardly looked at him, his joke was not funny at all. ¡°Put me down, I can walk myself!¡± If he carried her out like this, she would probably be the gori in the zoo. ¡°Are you sure you can walk?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, his thin lips curling into an imperious grin. Qin Youxuan pinched her calf and it felt a bit better, ¡°I¡­ I can¡­ now¡­¡± Even hobbling out would be better than being carried by him. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his eyes, turned around, took her back to the couch, and casually tossed her back. Falling heavily on the sofa, Qin Youxuan was so dizzy that she saw stars. By the time she recovered, the imposing figure of the man had already returned to his desk, pressed the inte, and asked the secretary to bring meals into the office. ¡°If you can order meals, why do you need to mess around¡­¡± Qin Youxuan murmured softly, then came face to face with his dark eyes. She tensed up and shook her head like a rattle drum, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything!¡± She felt suffocated until Secretary Chen delivered the meals. Receiving the lunch box made her feel like she had been set free. She happily took it from him, ¡°Thank you, Secretary Chen!¡±
¡°¡­You¡¯re wee.¡± Secretary Chen¡¯s expression froze for a moment before he responded. Carrying another lunch box, he walked to Dan Hanjie¡¯s desk, ¡°Mr. Jie, this is your lunch.¡± Their lofty CEO now not only made her deliver clothes to women, but he also started asking her to deliver meals. Secretary Chen¡¯s heart was so hardened that next time someone told her that the CEO had a sh marriage, she wouldn¡¯t be surprised. ¡°Just put it down.¡± Dan Hanjie gave her a nce and spoke expressionlessly. His gaze drifted over to the sofa, to the little woman holding a lunch box and gulping down her food. Qin Youxuan was really famished, and started gobbling down the food. Her exaggerated speed didn¡¯t match the elegance of a rich youngdy, and wasn¡¯t pleasing to the eye. Yet, her authenticity and liveliness made her more real and dynamic¡­ Her exquisite features were charming and fascinating, and her eyes, which sparkled incessantly at the sight of food, were bright and clear. She looked like a gopher that kept stuffing food into her mouth. Chewing away, she was unhappy when she found food that didn¡¯t suit her taste, puckering up her mouth. Her glossy lips opened and closed, looking particrly tempting. Dan Hanjie withdrew his gaze and nced at Secretary Chen. Secretary Chen promptly bowed, ¡°Mr. Jie, enjoy your meal, I¡¯ll excuse myself.¡±
¡°Qin Youxuan,e here!¡± The moment Secretary Chen disappeared, Dan Hanjie called out, his cold eyes watching the little woman who was eating joyously,pletely oblivious to him. ¡°No! You eat yours, and I¡¯ll eat mine, why should Ie over?¡± Qin Youxuan tightly clutched her lunch box, chewing rapidly. In no time, she had devoured more than half of her meal. She smacked her lips satisfied. Only then did she slowly raise her head to look at the man whose handsome face had darkenedpletely. Qin Youxuan hooked up the corners of her mouth and patted her tummy, ¡°I¡¯m full, you enjoy your meal!¡± ¡°Was it delicious?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed as he rose from his chair, and began walking towards her. Chapter 85: 85: Not Too Stupid Chapter 85: 85: Not Too Stupid
Trantor:549690339 ¡°It¡¯s delicious!¡± Qin Youxuan responded matter-of-factly. When you¡¯re hungry, everything tastes great!
¡°Let me try!¡± A gleam shed in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes as he leaned forward. ¡°The taste is indeed good.¡± It was a while before Dan Hanjie finally murmured between his lips. Qin Youxuan¡¯s cute little face turned a rosy red, unable to differentiate whether he was referring to her lunch, or¡­her. ¡°Come feed me.¡± After tasting enough, Dan Hanjie let go, rose from the couch, and dragged Qin Youxuan toward his desk. ¡°You have hands, why do you need someone to feed you!¡± Still recovering from her indignation over being taken advantage of, Qin Youxuan instantly jumped at hismand. ¡°I don¡¯t eat takeout.¡± Dan Hanjie halted in his tracks and nced back at her. So why did he order food if he doesn¡¯t eat takeout? After pondering back and forth, Qin Youxuan pointed to her tiny nose, ¡°Is it because of me?¡± ¡°Not too dumb after all!¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly at his back for a while, venting her frustration by muttering curses against the exploiting ss, before finally taking a seat across from him with a grudge. She opened the leftover meal boxes from Secretary Chen, took out the utensils, and pushed them toward the man.
She handed him the utensils reverently with both hands. Dan Hanjie merely gave her a nce, without taking them. ¡°Hey, you¡¯re perfectly capable of feeding yourself, you don¡¯t really expect me to feed you, do you?¡± Qin Youxuan protested. Takeout is both convenient and economical. What¡¯s not to like? Plus, his caliber of takeout ¡ª freshly prepared by a chef and immediately delivered ¡ª what¡¯s the big difference from dining in a restaurant? Is it deserving of such disdain? ¡°Perfectly capable?¡± Dan Hanjie squinted, a dangerous light shing across his eyes. She¡¯s supposed to feed him, and she responds as if she¡¯s cursing him to be disabled? ¡°Never mind, I must have owed you in my past life!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s scalp tingled under his re. She firmly grabbed the spoon, scooped up a bite and delivered it to his lips, watching him take it in with a sense of justification. Qin Youxuan barely held back from throwing the spoonful in his face. The next second, she was stunned again. This man looked so gorgeous when eating!
Chewing slowly and deliberately, it seemed less like he was eating, more like he was enjoying it. Though eating gourmet food is indeed a pleasure, with Dan Hanjie, the pleasure is for the onlooker¡­ From any angle, he looked strikingly handsome! Qin Youxuan totally forgot how she was spoon-feeding Master and just watched his face. ¡°Where are you feeding?!¡± ¡°Err¡­¡± Only when Qin Youxuan saw his frown did she realise she had almost fed rice up Master¡¯s nostrils! ¡°My mistake, my mistake! I didn¡¯t mean to!¡± Fearing he wouldn¡¯t believe her, she immediately raised her hands high in a gesture of innocence. ¡°Do I look good?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t argue with her. With a quick movement, he pulled her into his arms. His deep voice,ced with a hint of seduction, echoed in her ears. Immediately, Qin Youxuan pinched herself hard on the thigh. Chapter 86: A New Round of News Coverage Chapter 86: A New Round of News Coverage Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Are you going to eat anymore? If not, I¡¯m going back to reviewing my materials.¡± Qin Youxuan threw the spoon, immediately broke free from Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms and ran back to the couch without a second word. Feeling guilty, her little face turned red again. When met with Dan Hanjie¡¯s teasing gaze, the redness spread all the way up to her ears! How shameful! Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t call her back this time. He directly pressed the inte, asking his secretary toe in and handle things. In a short while, just the two of them were left in the office again. Concentrating on entering Qin Group as soon as possible, Qin Youxuan quickly immersed herself back into studying. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t have a background in business administration and found the field unfamiliar and challenging. Fortunately, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t trick her. From time to time, he would take a break to guide her. Curiously, anything he instructed her on would seem much easier to her afterwards. Eventually, she just kept holding onto him for constant guidance. Of course, he didn¡¯t refrain from taking advantage at times. But considering the fruitful results, she just let it slide! Only when dinner time arrived did Qin Youxuan finally emerge from her sea of knowledge. She mmed a stack of materials onto the couch and asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going home from work yet?¡± She would never have expected that this big boss worked so diligently. If he was managing such a huge corporation all by himself, he surely must be swamped with all the documents he had to sign every day, right? ¡°I heard that the Dan Family is quiterge. Don¡¯t you have any siblings?¡± Qin Youxuan asked instinctively. The moment her words fell, she instantly felt the atmosphere in the office turn gloomy, subtly permeating a sense of strangeness she couldn¡¯t put a finger on. Dan Hanjie slowly raised his tall figure from behind the desk, shooting her a nce with his captivating eyes. He uttered the words, one by one. ¡°What did you just say?¡± The sinister nce sent a chill down Qin Youxuan¡¯s spine. ¡°Forget I asked anything!¡± Qin Youxuan hastily packed her things, got up from the sofa, patted her bottom. ¡°I¡¯ll go first, bye!¡± She took her stuff and darted off, disappearing in no time. Where normally Dan Hanjie would have insisted on her staying for dinner, this time he just watched her retreating figure coldly, remaining silent for a long time. ¡°Why do I feel like I just escaped from the tiger¡¯s mouth?¡± Even after stepping into the elevator, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t figure out what she had said wrong. After giving it some thought, she decided to let it go. How could she fathom a mastermind¡¯s thoughts? The next day, as usual, she took her thick stack of materials and reported to Dan Group early in the morning. On the other hand, she was discreetly inquiring about the news from Qin Group. Knowing that Jin Chenye had officially entered thepany and that his excellent performance had satisfied many shareholders, Qin Mo seized the opportunity and handed over many important cases to him. Now, both within Qin Group and outside, this suddenly repatriated illegitimate son was attracting a lot of attention and discussion. Everyone was specting when Qin Mo would hold a formal press conference to publicly acknowledge the Crown Prince. As for Qin Youxuan, well, almost everyone believed in her dismal fate. So what if she gave birth in wedlock? If she¡¯s not favoured, won¡¯t she end up empty-handed anyway? Out of sympathy, disdain, or a desire for entertainment¡­ Every time Qin Youxuan appeared in public, she was met with these kinds of stares. Journalists couldn¡¯t resist asking her about her ns now that she had lost her inheritance rights, as if her expulsion was just a matter of time. For a while, the news about the high-profile return of the Qin Family¡¯s illegitimate son made headlines on major news outlets once again. Chapter 87: It’s Been Nine Days Today Chapter 87: It¡¯s Been Nine Days Today Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Buzz Buzz¡± The phone screen switched between brightness and darkness, again and again. Ever since Jin Chenye had made his public appearance, someone had apparently leaked her phone number, and she constantly received calls from numerous journalists wanting to interview her about who would be the sessor of the Qin Group. Qin Youxuan gazed as she rejected another unknown iing call, then reclined on the couch, one leg over the other, looking at documents, crunching on an apple. On her seductively curved body, she was just wearing a cool camisole matched with hot shorts. As she bit into her apple and stole a nce at the phone screen that lit up again, she raised an eyebrow, ¡°They really don¡¯t know when to stop!¡± She grabbed her phone to look at the caller and was surprised for a moment. She answered the phone, ¡°Yaya, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°What¡¯s up? I should be the one asking you that!¡± Ning Yanan shouted from the other end of the phone, only then realizing the volume of her voice, she lowered it a bit, gritting her teeth. ¡°Missy, our Missy! When even the illegitimate son started challenging us, you are hiding at home all day without reacting, are you really going to hand over our property?¡± Ning Yanan was exasperated beyond measure! ¡°Xuan, I¡¯m telling you, if the media continues to hype things like this, Jin Chenye might be esteemed as if he¡¯s on cloud nine. By that time, even if your father wants you to join thepany, you might still not be able to ovee him. Are you not worried at all?¡± ¡°What good is panicking?¡± Qin Youxuan bit another piece of the apple, calmly chewing, and casually replied. She sat up from the couch, nced at the calendar on the table, ¡°Today is the ninth day, let him show off one more day. The higher the media puts him, the harder he will fall. I¡¯m indeed interested to see what kind of drama his shameless mother will make up for him this time.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Ning Yanan was taken aback, ¡°From the sound of it, you¡¯ve got ns? Good for you! With your short temper, I¡¯m surprised you¡¯re so patient this time.¡± Qin Youxuan smiled without a word. It¡¯s not that she was holding back¡ªit was just that Master was too tricky. She was forced to study every day and didn¡¯t even have time to deal with the media. Time flies so quickly! Thinking of the uing dejected faces of the mother and son, Qin Youxuan feltpletely rxed. Even ten days of intense training with Master seemed insignificant! ¡°Yaya, thank you for calling me. All the journalists around the world are making fun of me, but my reporter Ning is the only one who worries about me!¡± ¡°Get lost! Stop being melodramatic, as long as you¡¯re okay. But if there¡¯s any explosive news, don¡¯t forget to tell me!¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s gossipy nature remained unchanged. ¡°Got it¡­¡± Qin Youxuan chatted a bit more, finally ending the call, and then she continued studying her documents. The one who needs to take action next isn¡¯t her, she just needs to wait¡­ Early in the morning, Qin Youxuan suddenly changed her routine and unhurriedly left her room only after everyone else in the house was awake. ¡°Butler, the same as always. Ham and fried eggs.¡± Qin Youxuan swept her eyes over Jin Lan who was still in the dining room, then directly pulled out a chair and sat down. Behind her, Jin Chenye just entered the dining room. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Ye¡¯er, why are you up so early today? Your mom asked the kitchen to make porridge for you. You should have some before you leave!¡± Jin Lan jumped up from her chair the moment she saw Jin Chenye, and pulled him over. She nced at Qin Youxuan who just sat down, and raised her voice, ¡°You¡¯ve been so busy with thepany recently. Make sure to take good care of yourself and help your dad share the workload!¡± Chapter 88: 88: We’re Not That Close Chapter 88: 88: We¡¯re Not That Close
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Mom!¡± Jin Chenye, upon hearing her words, suddenly frowned. ¡°What¡¯s the problem? Did I say something wrong? It¡¯s a fact that sons usually outshine daughters, I¡¯m not spreading rumours!¡± Jin Lan wore an expression of satisfaction.
Right now, her son was seen as the Crown Prince in everyone¡¯s eyes, making her the mother of the Crown Prince! Even if she was the mistress climbing the socialdder, she was not far from bing the legitimate wife, so what if she made some remarks? ¡°Mom, I have a document that needs to be printed. It¡¯s in the study. Can you please get it for me?¡± Jin Chenye, noticing the silent Qin Youxuan, quickly changed the topic. ¡°What document? Such an important item shouldn¡¯t be forgotten. I¡¯ll go get it for you right now. You keep eating!¡± Jin Lan, no longer interested in provoking Qin Youxuan, immediately headed towards the kitchen. ¡°Steward, quickly bring the breakfast I prepared for Ye¡¯er!¡± Jin Lan instructed loudly as she walked away. ¡°Alright, Mrs. Lan.¡± The steward was on his way to serve Qin Youxuan her ham-and-eggs when he heard the orders andplied. ¡°Miss, here¡¯s your breakfast.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan reached across to get her breakfast and, grabbing hold of the knife and fork, prepared to dig in. She seemed unaffected by Jin Lan. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Jin, please call me Miss Qin, we are not that close.¡± Qin Youxuan, while cutting her ham, lifted her eyes up.
¡°Young Master, here is your breakfast.¡± The steward swiftly served the meal and left. Their conversation was interrupted. Jin Chenye, taken aback, made way for the steward to put the porridge on the table. ¡°Tell everyone else to leave. They shouldn¡¯te in unless necessary.¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± The steward hesitated, nced at Qin Youxuan who said nothing, and then stepped out. ¡°After going to such lengths to have everyone leave, are you nning to eliminate the witness?¡± Qin Youxuan casually popped a piece of ham into her mouth. She nced at Jin Chenye who hade closer. Jin Chenye looked intently at Qin Youxuan, whose eyes once had only him, his gaze dimmed. Now, he could no longer see his reflection in her clear eyes¡­ ¡°I just wanted to tell you that you don¡¯t need to do anything extra, and don¡¯t believe those baseless reports. The Qin Group is yours, I won¡¯t grapple for it with you!¡± ¡°You won¡¯t grapple for it with me? Are you joking?¡± Qin Youxuan put down her knife and fork and stood up from the chair, a sarcastic smile yed on her lips. Under his gaze, she always felt belittled. ¡°You won¡¯t grapple for it with me so what are you hurrying back to the country for? You won¡¯t grapple for it with me then what is your mom doing?¡± Qin Youxuan leaned on the table, sneered at him with nted eyes.
¡°You made a mistake in your statement. Are the reports baseless? No, the reports are not false at all and if I don¡¯t fight back, those will soon turn into facts!¡± ¡°Do you really have to talk to me like this?¡± The corner of Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tensed, a hint of pain shed across his gaze. Qin Youxuan abruptly stopped speaking, her hand on the table clenched tighter, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. The moment you decided toe back to the country, there was nothing left for us to say to each other.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe that.¡± Jin Chenye grabbed Qin Youxuan¡¯s arm, pulling her into his arms, ¡°Xuan, listen to me, I¡¯ve never thought of taking over the Qin Family¡¯s affairs. I never would before, I never will in the future!¡± ¡°Let me go!¡± Qin Youxuan tried hard to break free but she found his grip surprisingly strong. She stared at him wide-eyed and blurted, ¡°Jin Chenye, you¡­¡± Chapter 89: 89: Are You Satisfied with This Answer? Chapter 89: 89: Are You Satisfied with This Answer?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Joining thepany was just fulfilling my mom¡¯s wish. She waited a lifetime, and I couldn¡¯t be unfilial¡­¡± ¡°Let go of me!¡± Upon hearing Jin Lan¡¯s name, Qin Youxuan, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, bristled in an instant!
Biting down hard on Jin Chenye¡¯s arm, she forcefully pulled her own out from his grasp and retreated several steps. Her face was filled with rage. ¡°My mom waited a lifetime? Jin Chenye, you really have the nerve to say that! If not for that shameless woman, who knew my dad was married, still ruining other people¡¯s marriages, my mom wouldn¡¯t have died! Do you even know how my mom died? She was driven to death! The one who drove her to death was that cheap woman, Jin Lan!¡± ¡°Xuan!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t call my name! Jin Chenye, listen to me, from the moment you stepped into this house, it was as if you¡¯ve chosen to side with Jin Lan against me. Why the farce now? You say you don¡¯t want the inheritance, so what are you back for? Tell me!¡± Qin Youxuan roared hoarsely. No one could ept it better than her, the person who she had once given her heart to, had turned into an enemy. Helping the person she hated the most, to plunge a knife into her heart! ¡°I came back to the country just to see you. Are you satisfied with that answer?¡± Jin Chenye looked hurt, seeing her distant attitude and hateful eyes were more painful than anything else. ¡°See me? Haha¡­¡± Qin Youxuanughed, a beautifulugh with a hint of feminine charm and a touch of mockery. Walking a few steps forward, she reached out and reeled in Jin Chenye¡¯s neat tie and closed in with her pretty face, ¡°Mr. Jin, have you forgotten, we¡¯re siblings?¡±
Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes dimmed, he reached out to hold her wrist, pulling her towards him. ¡°Bastard! Let go!¡± Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality, violently shaking his hand off, her face disgusted. ¡°Jin Chenye, don¡¯t tell me you even can¡¯t let your own sister go?¡± Sensing the reluctance and madness in the man¡¯s eyes, Qin Youxuan stared at him in shock and yelled loudly. ¡°Bang¨C¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s body stiffened, his fist mmed against the wall, his eyes red, ¡°You don¡¯t need to remind me over and over again, I know better than anyone that you¡¯re my sister!¡± If not for that, how could he watch her leave with his own eyes¡­ If not for that, how would he hasten to pursue her after she left, yet dare not do anything¡­ Even taking an extra nce at her, he felt like a despicable and shameless pervert! Why, with the world so big and the poption so vast, why did they have to be siblings? Why?! Jin Chenye clenched his fist, hammering it hard against the wall several times until his knuckles started to bleed, staining the white wall red. Qin Youxuan was so frightened that she dared not move, it took her a while to stammer a sentence, ¡°What the hell are you doing¡­¡±
Chapter 90: 90 Uncontrolled Emotions Chapter 90: 90 Uncontrolled Emotions
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Regardless of whether my mom is right or wrong, she is still my mom. I can¡¯t just stand by and watch her suffer¡­¡± Jin Chenye stared tightly at the person in his arms, teeth clenched as he spoke. He hated being trapped in this difficult situation, but he wouldn¡¯t risk leaving.
By staying, at least he could see her every day, happy or sad, even when she was mad, it was better than being miles apart¡­ But now, he was increasingly uncertain whether his decision toe back was right or wrong. Witnessing the girl he loved be his enemy was a heart-wrenching pain¡­ ¡°¡­So that¡¯s your reason for hurting me?¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at him in disbelief, her hands clenched into fists, ¡°I¡¯ve never thought it was wrong for you to help her, but don¡¯t delude yourself into thinking you can help that bitch and y the good guy in front of me, Jin Chenye. From the moment you stepped into this house, it should be clear ¨C either you leave or I get kicked out. I won¡¯t show you an ounce of mercy!¡± Qin Youxuan roared fiercely, pushing the man in front of her away before turning to leave the dining room. Once back in her room, she grabbed her bag and stormed out of the house. It was as if she could not bear to stay another second under the man¡¯s intense gaze behind her¡­ ¡°Ye¡¯er, I¡¯ve printed out the documents for you, check if these are the ones¡­wait, what happened to your hand?!¡± Jin Lan spent a while to find a file simr to what Jin Chenye mentioned, had it printed and handed over. As soon as she entered the dining room, she noticed his stiff posture and his hand that was bleeding non-stop, her face turned white with fear. ¡°What happened? How did your hand get hurt? Where is everyone¡­ ¡±
¡°Butler! Butler! Come here now!¡± Jin Lan held up Jin Chenye¡¯s injured hand,pletely panic-stricken. ¡°I¡¯m fine, it¡¯s just a minor injury. I¡¯m off to the office now, give me the file.¡± Jin Chenye concealed the deep sadness in his eyes, took the file from Jin Lan¡¯s hand, and turned to leave. ¡°Wait, Ye¡¯er, you can¡¯t just walk out without treating your wound. And you haven¡¯t even had your porridge!¡± Jin Lan screamed, but Jin Chenye, acting as if he didn¡¯t hear her, walked straight out of the living room and out of the house. ¡°What happened?¡± Jin Lan felt increasingly uneasy and nced at the breakfast that Qin Youxuan had also only eaten a few bites of, her brows furrowed. ¡°Mrs. Lan, you called me?¡± The butler rushed in, panting heavily from the exertion. ¡°Did I call you? You have the audacity to ask me that? What happened? How did Ye¡¯er get hurt? There was not a single person in the kitchen, are all of you dead?!¡± Jin Lan, noticing the bloodstain on the wall, became increasingly furious and started to scold the butler. ¡°¡­The young master sent all the servants away because he needed to speak with the youngdy.¡± The poor butler blurted out when he saw that Jin Lan¡¯s anger was misdirected. ¡°What did you say?¡± Jin Lan stopped mid-sentence and squinted her eyes, ¡°Sure enough, it¡¯s that slut again! Nothing good everes from her!¡± The butler dared not respond as Jin Lan threw more insults.
¡°You lot are utterly useless! Ye¡¯er got hurt when you¡¯re supposed to be taking care of him! Wait till Mo is back, I¡¯ll have all of you answer to him!¡± After a while, Jin Lan finally stopped her tirade, flung her hand angrily, and left the dining room. Chapter 91: 91: Who Did You See Just Now? Chapter 91: 91: Who Did You See Just Now?
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan rushed out of the Qin family mansion in a huff. She didn¡¯t take her own car, but hailed a taxi and gave the driver the location of Dan Group. ¡°Miss, we¡¯re there,¡± the driver announced.
She was still lost in thought in the back seat when the taxi arrived at the destination, reflecting on what just happened. The sudden voice startled her. She quickly pulled out money from her bag to pay the driver under his curious stare, not even bothering to wait for change, and hurriedly got out of the car. She paced towards the towering skyscraper of Dan Group, smoothly passing through the lobby and entering the elevator, her mind beginning to wander again. ¡°Enough, Qin Youxuan! Stop thinking about it. He¡¯s just ying for sympathy!¡± She pped herself, forcing herself to calm down and stop thinking about Jin Chenye. But his resonant roar kept echoing in her head, uttering that heart-wrenching sentence, ¡®You don¡¯t need to remind me over and over. I know better than anyone that you are my sister!¡¯ For some reason, hearing this statement from him hurt more than anything else. ¡°Miss Qin, you¡¯re here.¡± The reception secretary in the CEO¡¯s office area greeted her politely upon seeing her. Qin Youxuan had been frequently visiting Dan Hanjie¡¯s office during the past ten days. Everyone was used to her presence here by now. It would be a lie to say they weren¡¯t envious, but Mr. Jie was not someone everyone dared to covet. Dan Group had a strict policy against office romances. Despite their jealousy, the fierce women secretaries dare not reveal their emotions, or else they would lose their jobs. ¡°Hello! Is Dan Hanjie in?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her clear, cat-like eyes and asked softly.
The reception secretary was taken aback by her casual use of the CEO¡¯s name. After a pause, she finally replied, ¡°Yes, he is. Pleasee in, Miss Qin.¡± Dan Hanjie had instructed that Qin Youxuan was allowed to enter his office whenever she arrived, without having to announce her presence. ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand gripped her bag tightly. She took a deep breath before heading towards his office. She gave a symbolic knock on the door before entering. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan walked a few steps in, set her bag on the sofa, and looked up at the man working at his desk. Her cat-like eyes slightly narrowed. They say a man is most handsome when he is working hard. But to her, this man was handsome no matter what he did! Even as he casually leaned back in his chair, his shirt cor slightly open, talking on the phone, his immacte face looked extra charming. His slightly lifted chin held a touch of self-centered and imperial aura, his few words carrying huge momentum. His sly eyes caught sight of Qin Youxuan entering his office, hesitated for a moment, and then gestured towards the sofa while continuing his call.
From his expression, Qin Youxuan could guess it must be a very important call. Expecting a long wait, she was surprised when he hung up the phone in less than two minutes. He looked at her, his thin lips curling sexily, ¡°you¡¯re early. You just can¡¯t wait?¡± If someone heard him, they might think she was so desperate she made a house-call! Before Qin Youxuan could respond, she saw the master¡¯s eyes change. He stood up from behind his desk, strides towards her. He reached out and grabbed her chin as if wishing to crush her bones, gritting his teeth, ¡°Who touched you?¡± Chapter 92: 92: Today is Already the Tenth Day! Chapter 92: 92: Today is Already the Tenth Day!
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t expect him to suddenly blurt something out like that, she was somewhat stunned. ¡°Speak up!¡± Dan Hanjie said forcefully while gently pressing her chin with his hand.
Qin Youxuan winced in pain, her mind clouded by confusion, shooed his hand away, ¡°Are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°I¡¯m out of my mind?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze turned cold, a dangerous glint shed in his seductive eyes, he grabbed Qin Youxuan¡¯s neck, pulling her forcefully towards himself, growled, ¡°I¡¯ll ask again, who has touched you?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Qin Youxuan was utterly confused, giving him a perplexed look. Locked with her innocent cat-like eyes, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze tightened, he gently brushed against her slightly swollen lips, articted each word, ¡°My cat, whoever touches it, I¡¯ll make sure they die!¡± Chilling words, enough to make your hair stand on end! ¡°¡­¡± Unwillingly, Qin Youxuan shivered, noticing his dangerous actions, it finally dawned upon her what he implied, she was somewhat at loss for words. She should have outed Jin Chenye, wishing the Big Devil, Dan Hanjie could get rid of him would be more satisfying, but after hesitating for a few seconds, Qin Youxuan pressed her lips together and muttered under her breath, ¡°I¡¯ve just eaten bit of chili sauce, is it necessary for you to be so overly suspicious?¡± ¡°Furthermore, who is your cat¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice lowered, a tad unhappy, a bit grievous, butced with a hint of childish pouting. The malice in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes instantly dissipated, he gently rubbed her cherry lips, back and forth with his finger. Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves, which she had just managed to rx, tightened all at once.
She did really eat some chili sauce, even if he doesn¡¯t believe it, it wouldn¡¯t matter. As for Jin Chenye, she swears she has no lingering feelings for him, nor is she purposely shielding him, she feels that she should deal with her rivals herself! Dan Hanjie isn¡¯t any angel either, he owes her too much, he couldn¡¯t even repay her if he sold her off¡­ o(¨s¡õ¨t)o! ¡°Have you finished staring?!¡± Enraged that Dan Hanjie was incessantly staring at her lips, Qin Youxuan wished she could bite him down! ¡°Like spicy food?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice came out of nowhere. Qin Youxuan was taken aback, she carefully stole a nce at him, confirming that his expression held no anger, nor any signs of dumping a bucket of chili onto her food, then she nodded in relief. ¡°Yes, quite like it!¡± In fact, she really really loved it, so much so that she didn¡¯t fancy meals without chili, and she has been fond of it since young. But when she was young her mother always said that girls who eat spicy foodck elegance, so she was told to eat less. As a result growing up Qin Youxuan always hid this liking of hers in public. Only a few close friends knew about this.
¡°How much do you like it?¡± Dan Hanjie pressed again, his eyes revealing an unnoticed affection. In his mind he could see the scene of her on the snack street, holding a box of hot rice cake, with tears streaming down her face, yet she couldn¡¯t stop shoving them into her mouth¡­ Such a silly behaviour, but it was so innocent that it was impossible to hate. ¡°Just, really like it.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t understand why was Master so fixated on this question, her eyebrows furrowed, she quickly remembered the important matter at hand and straightened herself up to remind him, ¡°Dan Hanjie, today is already the tenth day!¡± Chapter 93: 93: Resolved with a Single Text Message Chapter 93: 93: Resolved with a Single Text Message
Trantor:549690339 ¡°You rushed here just to remind me of this? Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, giving her a sidelong nce. Would she dare admit that Jin Chenye had pushed her into a corner, and she had run off to a random ce?
Qin Youxuan swallowed nervously, ¡°Well, it¡¯s not exactly like that¡­¡± After struggling for a while, Qin Youxuan lowered her head and muttered, ¡°You know how much I despise that mother and son. It¡¯s not strange that I¡¯m anxious, right?¡± ¡°Not strange.¡± Dan Hanjie cast her a meaningful nce, released her, and walked over to his desk. He picked up his phone,posed a text message, and sent it off. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him with wide eyes in confusion, blinking several times. ¡°A text message did the trick?¡± ¡°What else did you expect?¡± Dan Hanjie gave her a teasing look, as if he found her impression of his text message worthless. ¡°No, I thought you would at least, like in the TV shows, call your assistant and give some grand orders¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice trailed off into a bashful whisper and her face turned red. She couldn¡¯t help but pinch herself. What on earth was she thinking?! Has she been brainwashed by all those melodramatic TV shows! ¡°Qin Group is just a small matter that doesn¡¯t require any special arrangement from me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips curled into a carefree smile. He reached out to hold Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin, his voice was seductive, ¡°But I¡¯m looking forward to when you fulfill your promise¡­¡± Caught off guard, Qin Youxuan swallowed nervously and turned her head, straightening her back, ¡°Just talking under the covers, what¡¯s there to look forward to? I talk with people every day!¡±
Be damned¡­ What was she babbling about? Chatting with people every day?¡± Dan Hanjie straightened her face, his grip a bit rough, his charming eyes emitted a hint of coldness. ¡°With who?¡± Qin Youxuan took a step back, trying to push his hand away. However, Dan Hanjie¡¯s grip only tightened, ¡°Answer my question!¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s my personal business, why should I have to report to you!¡± Qin Youxuan, provoked by his domineering tone, smacked his hand away and retorted in defiance. Her eyes widened, their gaze fixed firmly on the man in front of her. Despite her heart pounding in her chest, she kept a straight face, refusing to back down. ¡°Personal business?¡± Dan Hanjie narrowed his enchanting eyes, nced at her pale lips, lips curling into a domineering smirk, ¡°In my domain, there¡¯s no such thing.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you want to take over the Qin Group?¡±
Qin Youxuan froze, lifted her head to look at him, wet her lips and was about to say something when his phone rang. ¡°Your phone¡­¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan spoke, she cursed herself. Why was she reminding him? He should miss all of his big orders, go bankrupt, and see how he could still be so arrogant! Dan Hanjie nced at her andzily retrieved his hand, walking back to his desk to pick up the phone, taking a quick look at it. His thin lips slightly parted, ¡°You can now go to the Qin Group to verify the results.¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, ¡°What¡­ what do you mean?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t say anything, he just held his phone in front of her, erging the prominent stock market chart¡­ He paused for emphasis, ¡°If a solution can¡¯t be found, in less than three days, the Qin Group will be in crisis.¡±
Chapter 94: 94: As if Born with a Halo Chapter 94: 94: As if Born with a Halo
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan froze, following his gaze to the constantly changing line graph on the phone screen. Despite Qin Youxuan¡¯s limited knowledge of business management, she understood what those two lines represented.
The stock of the Qin Group was falling at an eerie pace, and it was feared that, by the time the markets closed, it would have hit rock bottom. ¡°How could it fall so quickly?¡± Qin Youxuan asked in surprise, staring nkly at the man in front of her. It was just a text message, how terrifying could he be? ¡°Is this what you should be concerned about now?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrow, his bewitching eyes emitting a hint of gloom. ¡°I have to go to the office!¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality, she grabbed her bag and headed for the door. She stopped at the doorway and slowly turned back, ¡°Uh, thank you!¡± Then, before Dan Hanjie could respond, she opened the door and slipped out. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± As she mmed the door of the CEO¡¯s office, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare to meet the curious nces around her. She grabbed her bag and went straight into the elevator. She quickly went down and hailed a taxi to the Qin Group. ¡°Mr. Qin, please respond to this incident? It is rumored that the Qin Group risked viting regtions, leading Yongsheng Technology to cancel the contract temporarily. Is that true?¡±
¡°It is reported that Yongsheng Technology is thergest partner of the Qin Group. Will this unteral contract termination cause a fund turnover problem for the Qin Group?¡± ¡°Mr. Qin, we heard that the person in charge of this matter is your illegitimate son who just returned to the country. Given this major oversight, will you let him continue to stay in thepany? Will the other shareholders have objections?¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan arrived at the Qin Group office building, she saw Qin Mo, who was being besieged by reporters, and Jin Chenye, who had just left the building. As soon as he appeared, given that he was in charge of the incident, the reporters reacted as though a drop of water had sshed into a boiling pan of oil. ¡°Driver, wait a minute. Don¡¯t shut off the meter. I¡¯ll get offter.¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan glimpsed Jin Chenye stepping out of the Qin Group, she hesitated, told the driver to wait, and sat back in her seat. Watching Jin Chenye, who was soon surrounded by a group of journalists on the street across, Qin Youxuan felt a mix of emotions. Qin Mo seemed surprised at his appearance. He kept his assistants trying to keep the reporters at bay, hoping to protect him and get him out of there. Jin Chenye did not appreciate it. He just waved his hand and stood elegantly amidst the group of reporters, cleared his throat and said, ¡°Please quiet down.¡± Just a simple sentence was enough to silence the reporters who had been ready to aim their questions at him¡­ His silver suit made his handsome figure stand out sharply. With his handsome face tilted slightly, he nced casually at the anxious reporters around him.
As if born with a halo, as soon as he stood there, the aura all around him made everyone tremble involuntarily, subconsciously treating him with respect. With a slight smile, he exuded irresistible charm and politeness. Every gesture he made reflected the modesty and politeness of a gentleman from a wealthy family, instead of the stigma of an illegitimate child. ¡°I know everyone is much concerned about the operation of the Qin Group. As a listedpany, the Qin Group should leave a certain right to know to the public. What happened today was very sudden, thepany has just ended a discussion meeting on the specific situation, and as for the oue¡­¡± Chapter 95: 95: Qin Group in Crisis Chapter 95: 95: Qin Group in Crisis
Trantor:549690339 Jin Chenye¡¯s rich and deep voice carried a hint of humility, neither overbearing nor servile. As soon as he spoke, the surrounding area became even quieter.
All the journalists and media members pointed their microphones in his direction, holding their breaths, fearing they might miss something. Qin Youxuan was across the street, but his voice, transmitted through the microphone, still clearly reached her ears. Jin Chenye seemed to sense something. His gaze suddenly crossed the crowd and looked directly at the other side of the street, his voice slightly ethereal, ¡°I hope everyone can give Qin Group some space. Wait for the shareholders to have a further discussion, and then we will give you a satisfying answer.¡± ¡°I heard that you are the person in charge of this contract. Do you have anything to exin, Mr. Jin?¡± A reporter quickly asked once Jin Chenye finished speaking. The sharp question carried no hesitation, as if someone had intentionally arranged it. ¡°I heard that Mr. Jin is the illegitimate son of the chairman of Qin Group. You just joined thepany and a major mistake urred. Will you continue to work at Qin Group in the future?¡± Another reporter seized the opportunity to ask. ¡°Qin Group suddenly fell into crisis due to a product quality issue. Is this because of your over-ambition?¡± One by one, questions were thrown out. Seeing that the shareholders of Qin Group haven¡¯t responded to the incident yet, the media began to make a fuss about the issue of the illegitimate son joining thepany. After all, not long ago, under Jin Lan¡¯s intense promotion, Jin Chenye became the darling of the media, with continuous coverage. The news stayed hot for a long time, and now that something happened, it was like a p in the face, and the media was certainly not going to let this go¡­
¡°I am indeed the person in charge of this contract, but I am just a small employee of Qin Group. Regarding this issue, I believe thepany will give a fair assessment. At the same time, I will continue to follow up on the cases in my hands and try to solve the issue in the shortest time possible!¡± Jin Chenye nced at the aggressive reporters and, protected by his bodyguard, responded politely and warmly to each question. Each answer was precise. Soon, the situation came under control. Seeing that he was always patient in answering the questions and showing no anger, the reporters couldn¡¯t be too aggressive. Some reporters who kept harping on the illegitimate son narrative received many a scornful look. It has to be said, being good-looking does have its benefits! Without doing much, Jin Chenye simply stood there, and you couldn¡¯t associate him with the term ¡°illegitimate son¡±. ¡°Our friends from the media have been asking for so long, you must be thirsty. The PR department has prepared some tea for everyone. Please move to another spot. Our PR manager will continue to exin the specifics.¡± As soon as the atmosphere calmed down, Jin Chenye¡¯s assistant quickly stepped forward to take over the conversation. It¡¯s always said that each industry needs mutual respect. Since Qin Group responded at the first possible moment, the media could not be too pushy.
After asking a few more questions, they followed the assistant into the reception room. Qin Mo nced at him, having no time tofort him, rushed to his office. The most important issue now was to solve the product issue of Qin Group! In an instant, Jin Chenye was left alone. His outstanding figure seemed somewhat lonely, as he quietly watched the taxi parked across the street that had yet to open its doors. Chapter 96: 96: The Unassuming Man Chapter 96: 96: The Unassuming Man
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Boss, we¡¯ve found out the reason, but I fear this issue will be difficult to handle!¡± Quickly, Jin Chenye¡¯s assistant came back, leaning over to respectfully deliver his report. With his resolute face, and a hint of an elite¡¯s sharpness, he stood in front of Jin Chenye, not as a yes-man typical of most assistants, but someone with genuine respect.
¡°Let¡¯s discuss this in my office.¡± Jin Chenye lifted his head, casting a deep nce at the taxi across the street, and then withdrawing his gaze, he turned to enter the elevator. It wasn¡¯t until his figure had vanished that Qin Youxuan elegantly pushed the car door open and got out. She took out her sunsses from her bag and put them on, hiding half of her beautiful face. Holding her bag, she walked at a steady pace towards the Qin Group¡¯s office building. Without even needing to be told, she knew her father would be holding an emergency meeting right now, hoping to recover from the losses they suffered. As of when she had just got out of the car, Qin Group¡¯s stock had fallen past itsrgest decline during the financial crisis. If things continued this way, it would surely cause panic among the stockholders, resulting in even the major shareholders of Qin Group starting to question the situation. It must be said, Dan Hanjie really is ruthless, striking at Qin Group¡¯s weakest points. Qin Group¡¯s main business is in manufacturing, primarily responsible for various electronics parts and then assembling those parts. As a middleman, it passes the parts onto other majorpanies. Theirrgest partner is Yongsheng Technology¡¯s various electronicspanies. The current incident, sparked by Yongsheng Technology¡¯s subsidiary dering the parts they received recently as substandard, had led to the unteral termination of their contract with Qin Group. Thepany¡¯s reputation is often its lifeblood. Such scandalous circumstances gave Qin Group no chance for respite, pushing it to the edge by the media¡¯sments. Even the Bureau of Industry and Commerce had started an investigation.
¡°Ding¡ª¡± The elevator arrived. Qin Youxuan tucked a stray strand of her long hair behind her ear and walked out of the elevator, clutching her bag. ¡°Miss Qin.¡± The receptionist saw Qin Youxuan and hurriedly greeted her respectfully. The media had been so harsh in their recent reports that even the employees who hadn¡¯t seen Qin Youxuan before knew she was the heiress of Qin Family. Despite herck of favor, with the current scandal involving her illegitimate brother, the Crown Prince¡¯s situation was suddenly uncertain. As a result, the attitude of Qin Group¡¯s employees towards Qin Youxuan began to change, bing more sycophantic. ¡°Where is the PR department¡¯s conference room?¡± Qin Youxuan fluttered her eyes, elegantly paced to the reception desk, nced around, fixed her gaze on the receptionist¡¯s face, took off her sunsses, and put them into her bag. ¡°It¡¯s on the far side of this floor, they are currently holding a press conference.¡± The receptionist thought for a moment and quickly answered her question. ¡°Miss Qin, ording to this time, the press conference may soon be over. If you¡¯re seen here now, it might be difficult for you to leave undisturbed. Why don¡¯t you¡­¡± ¡°Thank you, I understand your meaning. I came over just because I was worried about my father. Since he¡¯s in a meeting, I won¡¯t go up.¡± Qin Youxuan chuckled, interrupting the receptionist¡¯s words, stood upright and elegantly turned around. She put her sunsses back on and slowed her steps by more than half, counting her steps as she moved towards the elevator. One, two, three¡­
¡°Yiya¡± The doors to the conference room were pulled open from the inside, and all the media, satisfied with the newsmaking material they had received, started packing their equipment, ready to leave. Chapter 97: 97: No Concern, No Effort Chapter 97: 97: No Concern, No Effort
Trantor:549690339 ¡°It¡¯s Miss Qin! Qin Youxuan!¡± An observant reporter saw Qin Youxuan, who was standing outside the elevator and cried out in surprise. As soon as his voice faded, the previously listless group of reporters suddenly came alive, as if they had smelled a big headline. Instantly energized, they rushed toward the elevator¡¯s direction, raising their microphones high.
¡°Miss Qin, may I ask, how do you feel about the incident at Qin Group?¡± ¡°I heard that the person responsible for this contract is the illegitimate son who has just returned from overseas, can youment on this?¡± ¡°Miss Qin, are you appearing here because the illegitimate son is ipetent and came to rescue the situation? Does Mr. Qin know about this?¡± ¡°Previously, the dispute over the family property has never been resolved. As the rightful sessor of Qin Group, what will Miss Qin do next after such an incident?¡± One after another, questions flew at Qin Youxuan. Even though she was ustomed to being encircled by the media, Qin Youxuan found it a bit overwhelming. Being surrounded in a sea of people could really make one feel suffocated, she wondered how Jin Chenye maintained hisposure¡­. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes darkened slightly, her fists clenched. ¡°Dear media friends, the questions you need answers to have been thoroughly exined in the previous meeting. Please, give Qin Group some space¡­.¡± The head of the PR Department, seeing the media they¡¯d finally managed to calm down turning frenzied again, couldn¡¯t help but grimace. Knowing they couldn¡¯t calm things down, they had no choice but to face the media¡¯s barrage head-on.
The reporters paid no heed to him, they continued to shove their microphones towards Qin Youxuan as if they wanted to pry open her mouth. ¡°I¡¯m just here to see my dad.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s crisp voice came out yfully, lightening the mood. Upon hearing Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice, the area fell quiet. Mimicking Hanjie¡¯s icy demeanor, Qin Youxuan removed her sunsses with grace. Her clear, cat-like eyes scanned the surrounding reporters, followed by a slight smile. ¡°I¡¯m just here to see my father. I believe the rest will be taken care of.¡± Qin Youxuan was exceptionally beautiful, her delicate features extremely charming. Her wavy hair added a touch of feminine allure, creating a captivatingbination. Especially her defiant cat-like eyes, not easy to read, yet irresistibly mysterious. Up close, her wlessplexion even surpassed that of heavily-made-up celebrities by a great margin. Her charming appearance weakened the hearts of the male reporters. ¡°Miss Qin, does this mean you don¡¯t intend to interfere in this matter?¡± ¡°As the sessor of Qin Group, how do you justify your passivity to the shareholders who have faith in Qin Group?¡± ¡°Are you deliberately standing by and watching Qin Group fall into crisis due to the struggle for inheritance?¡±
Again, the crowd of journalists was in an uproar. The focus of the media has always been to dig out the unknown and amplify the topic. This way, the news would appear more valuable. Seeing the questions bing sharper, portraying her as a cold and heartless viin who would ignore dire situations, Qin Youxuan still maintained her graceful smile. Waiting until the reporters were almost done asking, she chuckled softly, ¡°You all shouldn¡¯t make me out to be so formidable. As a woman, I can¡¯t decide the fate of Qin Group. But to say that I¡¯m standing idly by, that would be a misunderstanding.¡± Chapter 98: Beautiful Turnaround Battle Chapter 98: Beautiful Turnaround Battle Trantor: 549690339 Qin Youxuan paused, waiting as the anticipation of the media crowd around her reached a fever pitch. Suddenly, her expression took on a look of destion, with a hint of aggrievement, and she softly parted her lips. ¡°As you all know, there have been some false reports recently, my reputation maliciously tarnished. In order to avoid damaging the image of the Qin Group, I didn¡¯t return to thepany aftering back to China. Up to now, I¡¯m not yet an official employee of the Qin Group. Even if I wanted to help, I wouldn¡¯t have the proper authority.¡± ¡°In addition, as you journalists have pointed out, Mr. Jin is in charge of this matter. If I were to get involved now, you might say I¡¯m kicking a man when he¡¯s down, seizing the opportunity to vie for family assets. It¡¯s a no-win situation for me!¡± The soft, deliberate lilt in Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice carried a girlish charm, striking a bnce between gorgeous and innocent. This aggrieved demeanor reminded people of previous reports. Combined with her remarks and the current situation, her words were not unwarranted. ¡°As I said, I came here today upon hearing about the problems at the Qin Group. I was worried about my father and came to check on him. I¡¯m not officially a member of the Qin Group. Even if I had ways to help, it¡¯s not my ce. I hope the press can understand this.¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her hands together in a respectful gesture, slightly bowed to those around her, and then turned to leave. But would the reporters let her?! ¡°Miss Qin, are you saying you could resolve the crisis gripping the Qin Group if it wasn¡¯t for your current status?¡± ¡°Does this mean once you sessfully clear the current scandal and officially join the Qin Group, the problems the Group is facing will be resolved?¡± ¡°The Qin Group¡¯s biggest issue appears to be quality control, which has caused damage to its reputation. How does Miss Qin n to tackle this and regain the trust of consumers?¡± ¡°Miss Qin¡­¡± Voices around her grew louder. Qin Youxuan, standing amidst the throng of reporters, was nearly blinded by the shlights, yet she still forced herself to maintain a decorous smile. ¡°Could everyone quiet down and listen to me?¡±, Qin Youxuan would only speak in response to the reporters¡¯ queries at the most critical moment. She lowered her head, rummaging through her bag, and pulled out a recorder, ¡°Initially, I didn¡¯t want to exin myself any further, but since it¡¯s been brought up today, I¡¯ll take this opportunity to address it.¡± After a brief introduction and ensuring the reporters around her fell silent, she gently pressed the y button on the recorder. The clear conversation initiated from the recorder, it was the dialogue she had with Chen Chuang at the hospital. However, it was not the entire conversation, but rather snippets of the most crucial parts, which conveniently left the male speaker¡¯s identity undetermined. Nheless, this was enough to prove that Qin Youxuan was truly framed at the time. ¡°I can hand over this recorder to the reporters for verification whether this recording has been modified. I only hope that after today, nothing more will happen that affects the reputation of the Qin Group because of me personally.¡± ¡°As for the crisis currently faced by the Qin Group, I have faith in my father and in all the employees of the Qin Group. I believe they will provide a satisfactory exnation in the shortest possible time!¡± Qin Youxuan slightly bowed again; her gestures were not the arrogant and unrestrained actions demonstrated by past media portrayal. Instead, she was graceful, considerate, and dignified, befitting a well-mannered heiress. Chapter 99 - 99 Rather destroy it than give it to you Chapter 99: Rather destroy it than give it to you Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Ding¡± The elevator doors stopped at this floor. Qin Youxuan nodded politely, escorted by the staff, and smoothly stepped into the elevator. Just as she turned around, out of the corner of her eye, she glimpsed Jin Chenye standing next to the recently pulled open office door, standing with his hands sped. Qin Youxuan met his obsidian-like eyes and momentarily trembled. When did he get there? Did he hear everything she had just said to the journalist? The hand holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s bag tightened a little. Her pretty face was filled with a stubborn glow, without any attempt to avoid his gaze. The elevator doors slowly closed, and Qin Youxuan¡¯s tense nerves rxed as she watched the man slowly disappear from her view. ¡°Bam¡± A hand suddenly blocked the elevator door and then a tall figure squeezed in through the gap. Qin Youxuan, looking at Jin Chenye who suddenly appeared in front of her, was taken aback and retreated, backing directly onto the elevator door. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him, her gaze shifting to the slowly closing elevator door, as well as the stunned reporters left outside the elevator. After a second of shock, she stepped around him intending to walk out of the elevator. ¡°Freeze!¡± Just as Qin Youxuan took a step, her arm was forcefully grabbed by Jin Chenye, swung back, and pressed against the inner wall again. His tall figure leaned towards her, forcing Qin Youxuan into a corner, watching the elevator doors close with wide eyes. Blinking, she stared nkly at the man in front of her. She reached out to touch the arm he had grabbed, ring at him, ¡°Have you gone crazy?¡± ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s me who¡¯s gone crazy, not you who¡¯s bewitched, teaming up with outsiders to sabotage your ownpany to get into Qin Group?¡± Jin Chenye suddenly growled, his arms propped up on either side of Qin Youxuan, trapping her between his chest and the wall of the elevator. Looking down at her from a height, his eyes red, ¡°Is your hatred for me so deep that you¡¯re willing to grievously wound me through mediamentary, even using thepany as a stake? Do you know that if this matter is not handled well, Qin Group could fall apart?!¡± ¡°This is my father¡¯spany, do you even know what you¡¯re doing?!¡± ¡°What, are you scared?¡± Qin Youxuan, after being scolded, was not angry butughed instead. She reached out a hand and pushed Jin Chenye, looking up at him with a smirk, ¡°I am that capricious. Even if I destroy my things, I won¡¯t give them to you!¡± ¡°Get out of the way, stop blocking my path!¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the elevator now at the first floor and her face cooled. They now had nothing to say to each other. Since the day he returned to the country, it was inevitable they¡¯d have this confrontation, it was just happening a little earlier than expected. Qin Youxuan dispelled the gloom in her eyes and straightened her back. Jin Chenye followed her gaze and nced at the floor indicator of the elevator, then pushed the button for the top floor. The elevator doors just opened and then slowly closed, resuming its climb. ¡°Are you insane?¡± Qin Youxuan, who was about to step out of the elevator, was yanked back by him, causing her to curse indignantly. She forcefully shook off his arm, walked to the elevator¡¯s control panel, and was about to press the button for the next floor when her hand was held by Jin Chenye. Both of his hands grasped her shoulder, pressing her hard against the control panel, lifting her chin, ¡°Have you even listened to a word I have said? I¡¯ve said, I will neverpete with you for the Qin Group, not then, not now, not ever!¡± Chapter 100: 100: I’m not as despicable as you think! Chapter 100: 100: I¡¯m not as despicable as you think!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, I don¡¯t trust you! I didn¡¯t before, and I won¡¯t in the future!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes rounded in defiance as she red at him, her hand clenched beside her into a fist. Her entire body was tightly strung.
¡°So you¡¯re willing to sell yourself, willing to use this as your means of revenge?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s pitch-ck eyes were as deep as an abyss. Hearing that she was fraternizing with another man was more painful to him than learning she had joined outsiders in a scheme against Qin Group! ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan stared at him in disbelief, as if she wanted to drill a hole through him with her re. So in his eyes, she was that kind of woman¡­ Ready to sell her integrity for the slightest benefit, what did he take her for? Yes, she had negotiated with Dan Hanjie, but it wasn¡¯t what he was imagining! Heat rushed to Qin Youxuan¡¯s head, and she was about to lose her restraint and rush forward to w at him! ¡°I am not as corrupt as you think!¡± Qin Youxuan raised her hand and pped him hard across the face¡­ ¡°p¡± Jin Chenye could have easily dodged her p but stood stiffly in ce, letting the fierce pnd squarely on his face, the force of it causing his handsome face to turn aside.
His dark eyes swiveled around. Hearing her words, his gaze brightened slightly, and he suddenly lifted his head, grabbing Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, ¡°Tell me, how did you get to know Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Group wasn¡¯t a top-tier enterprise, but it was also considered a leader in its industry. It was impossible for such a major loophole to just appear. Jin Chenye had analyzed the entire production line of the contract. The main parts were produced by Qin Group¡¯s important departments. Outsiders couldn¡¯t have tampered with them. The only possibility was that a trap had been ced at the subcontractor¡¯s end. The results of the assistant¡¯s investigation along this line confirmed that Qin Group, pressed against a tight schedule and eager to deliver the products to Yongsheng Technology on time, had subcontracted a part of smallponents to a factory one week before the delivery deadline. These small factories generally only handled less important parts for big corporations. To ensure the product quality, they would be strictly supervised. But coincidently, Yongsheng Technology was pressing hard for their order. Qin Group had given a written guarantee at the time of signing the contract to ensure timely delivery. Out of necessity, the director of the relevant department of Qin Group daringly subcontracted some of the core parts to this small factory as well. Due to the urgency, and the fact that they had worked together in the past, Qin Group epted the parts from the small factory after only a brief sampling test. The batch of goods that had issues was made using parts produced by this small factory¡­ Putting together the details of the contract¡¯s origins, the change in the production schedule, how the small factory vanished following the incident¡­Jin Chenye easily concluded that someone had set a trap for him much earlier, waiting for him to fall into it. Considering Qin Youxuan¡¯s unusual behavior since he joined thepany, the answer was bing obvious.
Qin Youxuan was straightforward, kind-hearted, her major wasw, she was not adept at business, and wouldn¡¯t be capable of such deception. Jin Chenye¡¯s first response was that there must be a mastermind behind her, someone capable enough to n everything so thoroughly, to a point that even he didn¡¯t notice the slightest anomaly. But what Jin Chenye didn¡¯t expect was that further investigation by his assistant would reveal a man he could never have imagined¡­ Chapter 101: I Don’t Care Who Buys It Chapter 101: I Don¡¯t Care Who Buys It
Trantor:549690339 No wonder in such a short time, they were able to challenge Yongsheng Technology, directly causing Qin Group¡¯s stock to plummet at close. In Fico City, besides that man, probably nobody else could do it!
¡°How we know each other is none of your business!¡± Qin Youxuan twisted her wrist, trying to pull her hand away, but Jin Chenye held her even tighter. ¡°So you didn¡¯te home all night because you were with him?¡± ¡°What does that have to do with you?¡± Qin Youxuan paused, her cat-like eyes narrowing subconsciously. ¡°Xuan, he¡¯s not someone you can get close to. The Dan Family isn¡¯t as simple as you think. With his power and status, there¡¯s no future for you two.¡± ¡°That¡¯s my problem, Mr. Jin. You seem to be meddling too much. It¡¯s none of your business! Instead of worrying about me, why don¡¯t you think about how to recover thepany¡¯s losses?¡± Qin Youxuan scoffed. The handprint on his handsome face appeared particrly ring. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Jin Chenye, have you had enough? If I hadn¡¯t made myself clear, let me repeat, we are now enemies. From the moment you stepped into the Qin Family with that woman, it was destined that we can never coexist peacefully! I told you, I won¡¯t show you any mercy, so cut your self-pity. I know what I¡¯m doing, and I surely won¡¯t regret it!¡± ¡°Including being with another man just to get revenge on me?¡± Jin Chenye looked at her disappointedly, his gentle eyes gradually filled with redness. Qin Youxuan leaned against the interior elevator wall, her back feeling chilly, but the mes in her chest kept burning. She red fiercely at Jin Chenye in front of her.
No matter how she exined, he was convinced that she had made some unspeakable deal with Dan Hanjie. What else could she say? This was the man she once loved wholeheartedly, the only man she trusted in a foreign country¡­ He really didn¡¯t understand her. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Qin Youxuan suddenlyughed. Her charming smile made her beautiful face even more enchanting. But her eyes gradually became cold, word for word, ¡°Yes, I like to sell myself. Whoever can help me seize control of Qin Group, I wouldn¡¯t mind selling myself to them, except you, because you disgust me!¡± Jin Chenye shivered. His tall body swaying slightly, almost unable to stand firm. He stared in disbelief as Qin Youxuan walked past him and pressed the button for a different floor on the elevator. ¡°Don¡¯t leave!¡± Jin Chenye turned abruptly, pulling Qin Youxuan into his arms from behind, holding her tight. His harsh tone suddenly softened. ¡°Xuan, don¡¯t leave me, don¡¯t let hate blind you. I¡¯ll take you away from here. Let¡¯s not worry about the Qin Family anymore, let¡¯s fly away together¡­¡±
He couldn¡¯t bear this mutual torment any longer, nor could he stand to see her moving step by step to the point of no return for the sake of revenge. He loved her. From the moment he saw her, he had deeply fallen for this rebellious little wild cat. Watching her cheeky smile, or her coquettishly hugging him, or even her angrily scolding others¡­ everything was so beautiful¡­ ¡°Run away?¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened, turning back in surprise to look at him, ¡°Jin Chenye, have you forgotten? We are siblings!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care!¡± Chapter 102: The Most Familiar Stranger Chapter 102: The Most Familiar Stranger
Trantor:549690339 He merely wanted to preserve the only good thing in his life, even if half their blood was the same, even if they were biological siblings¡­ What did it matter if the world despised them?
He wasn¡¯t afraid! ¡°Have you gone crazy?¡± Qin Youxuan pushed him back, taking a big step away, her eyes wide. ¡°Yes! I am crazy! So crazy that if you¡¯ll agree to be with me, I won¡¯t care about anything else. Xuan, I only want you!¡± Jin Chenye advanced forward, his tall stature cornering Qin Youxuan in the elevator. The elevator had long since returned from the top floor back to the first level but was kept locked by his card. The doors refused to open. ¡°I do care!¡± Qin Youxuan took a quick nce at his stubborn face and screamed out, ¡°Jin Chenye, let¡¯s not talk about us being siblings. Even if we weren¡¯t, as long as your blood is the same as that woman¡¯s, we will never be possible! Never!¡± She would never forget, seeing her own mother covered in blood and lying on the floor. She was so young then, too young to do anything but cry over her mother¡¯s body. The woman who killed her mother entered the Qin family while she was forced to go abroad¡­ Her home, had been lost long ago. And the one who caused all this, was Jin Lan! The despicable woman who knew her father was married but persisted in her advances! If she hadn¡¯t brought Jin Chenye back to the Qin family, her mother wouldn¡¯t have been hounded to death by public opinion!
¡°If you¡¯re not afraid that the whole world will know, that Mr. Jin, after leading the Qin Group down a dead-end, has a sisterplex, then you better let me out!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as she pointed to the surveince camera in the elevator. She bit her lip, issuing a cold threat. ¡°Bang¡± Jin Chenye raised his hand, and suddenly a gun appeared, pointed at the camera. Without a second thought, he pulled the trigger. After a crisp sound, the once functioning machinery is nowpletely destroyed¡­ ¡°Now, we can talk properly.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s thin lips moved slightly, his expression cold like ice. After Qin Youxuan uttered the word ¡®impossible¡¯, his whole body exuded a frightening aura. ¡°You¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s cat-like eyes were wide in shock, her delicate lips opened and closed but no words came out. Her small figure was pressed against the elevator wall, her fingertips trembling¡­ Looking at Jin Chenye, it felt like she was looking at a stranger¡­ It seemed like Qin Youxuan was trapped in an invisible barrier, everything in front of her was clear yet she couldn¡¯t fullyprehend it.
Coming face-to-face with his dark eyes, Qin Youxuan ced both hands onto the elevator wall and carefully slid to the side, trying to put distance between them. However, as if discovering her movements, Jin Chenye approached her,pletely cornering Qin Youxuan into the back of the elevator and kissed her. ¡°Mhm!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s pupils dted in shock. Seeing his determined gaze, she lifted her foot and kicked him. Her mind was nk, her only thought was to get out of there as soon as possible. ¡°Jin Chenye¡­let me go¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body was trapped against his chest. She gripped his clothes, opened her mouth and bit down on his shoulder. Chapter 103: Who Exactly Is He? Chapter 103: Who Exactly Is He?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Hiss ¡± Jin Chenye sucked in a cool breath, his tall body standing still.
Qin Youxuan fiercely banged her head against him, lifting her hands in an attempt to push him away. The moment her hands touched his firm chest, he held her down. ¡°Xuan, you are mine¡­¡± Jin Chenye held both her hands, without saying another word he forcefully pulled Qin Youxuan into his embrace. ¡°Jin Chenye, stop it! Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Youxuan nced at his bloodshot eyes, and her lips turned pale with fear. ¡°Not letting go! I won¡¯t let go even if I die!¡± He locked the elevator doors with a card, making it so that calls for help would be of no avail in this confined space. ¡°You¡¯re a madman! Let go of me!¡± Qin Youxuan was startled by his gaze, she struggled frantically, her knee aiming at the man¡¯s weakest spot, and she kicked forcefully. Before she could hit Jin Chenye, he quickly seized her ankle, moving so swiftly that Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t even see clearly. Qin Youxuan was too shocked, her facepletely drained of color. She stared nkly at Jin Chenye who seemed to have be a stranger overnight, even forgetting to struggle. When she was studying abroad, she lived alone and had often encountered frivolous men on the road. For safety, she deliberately learned some self-defense for a while. With her fiery temper, she had managed to deal with those men who wanted to take advantage of her quite a few times.
But after returning to her home country, these time-proven techniques seemed to constantly fail¡­ First it was Dan Hanjie, now it was Jin Chenye¡­ Qin Youxuan could only feel that she never really understood the man in front of her, this man who was once her boyfriend in name¡­ Who exactly is he? Why was he able to find out in such a short time that she was the one behind it all, even discovering that the one who helped her was Dan Hanjie? And there was also the gun in his hand, his ghostly quick movements¡­ How could a bastard child who had been wandering since childhood know so much?! ¡°Xuan,e with me, is it okay? I will be good to you for a lifetime¡­¡± Seeing her calm down, Jin Chenye pressed his handsome face against Qin Youxuan¡¯s forehead, whispering softly. His gentle voice was filled with suppressed passion, overwhelming. ¡°Then what?¡± Qin Youxuan heard his words, and suddenly came back to her senses, suddenly bing calm, and coldly red at him. ¡°Let me marry my own brother, and be pointed at by others behind my back for a lifetime, I can¡¯t even have my own child. Is this your definition of being good to me?¡±
¡°Or if I agree to you, you can forget Jin Lan? Or you would stand on my side when we have disputes and help me against her?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickered, looking at her firmly. ¡°Hehe!¡± Qin Youxuan curled her lips andughed coldly. ¡°Jin Chenye, I can¡¯t forget how my mother died. As long as I¡¯m alive, I won¡¯t let her go. Are you sure you still want me?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her head, unflinchingly meeting his gaze. Her eyes were cold and sharp. Beyond worldly views, what stood between them was much, much more¡­ A gulf that was impossible to cross. Chapter 104: If there is anything, come at me Chapter 104: If there is anything,e at me Trantor: 549690339 Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes narrowed tightly, his fingers painfully clenched, gripping Qin Youxuan¡¯s shoulder so tightly it hurt. Regardless, she still smiled sweetly, deliberately emphasizing each word. ¡°You won¡¯t help me, and you definitely won¡¯t just stand by and watch me forcing her to death, because she¡¯s your mother. Since we both understand this, why pretend to y these emotional scenes? You don¡¯t find your behavior hypocritical, but I find it disgusting!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s body jolted, he barely stood up straight. His abandon was nothing more than a hypocritical disy in her eyes. When did things between them be like this? Jin Chenye¡¯s grip on her hand loosened slowly, falling into dejection. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t spare him another nce. She picked up her dropped bag, went to the door, straightened her disheveled clothes and pulled out the maic card he had inserted in the elevator. With a ¡°ding,¡± the elevator door opened. Qin Youxuan dropped the maic card on the floor and, with her head held high, she left without looking back. Jin Chenye¡¯s body had been turned away from the direction of her departure. The elevator doors slowly closed, his handsome figure gradually disappearing from her sight . ¡°Huh ¡± Qin Youxuan briskly stepped out of the Qin Group¡¯s office building, she took a deep breath of fresh outdoor air. Her delicate face was so pale that it had lost its color, with her hands clenching and then loosening, and then clenching again . After repeating this process several times, her shocked feelings gradually calmed down. Blinking her eyes, she swatted away all of Jin Chenye¡¯s actions from her mind before clutching her bag tightly. She walked to the roadside, ready to g a car. Just as she got to the edge of the road, a taxi stopped in front of her. A somewhat dazed Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t notice at first, seeing someone get out of the car, she instinctively wanted to get into the back seat. Upon looking up, she suddenly noticed a fierce gust of wind and it was too fast for her to avoid. ¡°p¨C¡± A vicious pnded straight on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, apanied by a woman¡¯s angry scream. ¡°Qin Youxuan, if you have any issues,e at me! If you mess with my son, I will fight you till death!¡± Jin Lan raised her hand to hit her again. Qin Youxuan, stunned for only a second, quickly grabbed her wrist and flung it away. Then, without a second thought, she raised her hand and pped Jin Lan¡¯s face. ¡°p¨C¡± Harder and louder! She almost sent Jin Lan sprawling on the ground. Covering her swollen face, Jin Lan stared in shock at the fierce Qin Youxuan. ¡°I warn you, if youy your hands on me again, I¡¯ll tear you apart!¡± Qin Youxuan shook her painful hand and then boldly walked up to her, looking down at Jin Lan, who was leaning on a taxi. ¡°So what if it was me? At least I¡¯m transparent and straightforward. I dare to do and own up to my actions! I just want to see both you and your son lose everything. What are you going to do about it, bite me?¡± Jin Lan was so angry all she could do was tremble, her lips shaking and she was at a loss for words. Her finger pointed at Qin Youxuan¡¯s face for a long time before finally standing up. ¡°You vile woman! So it was really you ¡± ¡°Yes, it was me! You may use the media to attack me, but should I not return your attack? Jin Lan, can¡¯t you bear to see the dirty tricks I used against you applied to your precious son? Does it hurt?¡± ¡°The more it hurts, the happier I am! You tried every possible means to keep me away from thepany. Now, I will wait to see how you beg me to return to the Qin Group!¡± Chapter 105: The Man Who Appeared Like a God Chapter 105: The Man Who Appeared Like a God Trantor: 549690339 ¡°You, you ¡± Jin Lan was so angry that her face turned red. She pointed at Qin Youxuan continuously, her entire body trembling uncontrobly. ¡°I should have not just released ambiguous photos, I should have directly given your bed-photos to the media, to destroy your reputation!¡± Jin Lan blurted out, yelling in a fit of rage. Clutching her fists tightly, she wished she could kill Qin Youxuan right there! ¡°You finally admit those photos were released by you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan squinted her eyes and chuckled coldly, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the news about the illegitimate child¡¯s marriage was also your n, wasn¡¯t it? You manipted public opinion through the media to create momentum for Jin Chenye, even going as far as to use the Meng family, trying to increase the value of your beloved son, and conveniently pin the me on me. What a clever plot!¡± ¡°What nonsense are you talking about! My Ye¡¯er is so exceptional, he¡¯s more than good enough for Miss Meng, there is absolutely no need for me to do such a thing! If it wasn¡¯t for your jealousy, wanting to hurt him through the media, how could such news havee out? Now you want to shift the me onto me, Qin Youxuan, you really are despicable!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s face turned ashen in an instant. Her already angry emotions were as if a bucket of oil had been thrown onto a fire, ring up fiercely. She red at Qin Youxuan¡¯s defiant figure, her eyes gradually bing malicious. Recalling what she had just said, her eyes happened to catch a glimpse of a car rapidly approaching. She gritted her teeth and rushed forward, using all her strength to push Qin Youxuan. ¡°Go to hell!¡± The Qin Group belongs to her son, no one else is allowed to meddle, whoever tries will die! ¡°Ah ¡± Qin Youxuan was pondering over Jin Lan¡¯s words, she couldn¡¯t figure out who else could have leaked the news about the illegitimate child¡¯s marriage to the media other than her. She never expected Jin Lan to suddenly lose control. She was standing on the roadside, lost bnce, and fell directly onto the road. A speeding car was rapidly heading straight towards her. The threat of death instantly loomed right before her¡­ Qin Youxuan turned pale, her body stiffening, unable to move. ¡°Swish ¡± The car came to a sudden stop just one centimeter away from Qin Youxuan, parking securely by the roadside. Before Qin Youxuan could regain her senses, she saw the car door being pushed open, and a tall and domineering figure stepped out. He strode towards Qin Youxuan, who was stunned and standing in front of his car. The demonically charming face, the deep and fascinating features, his eyes always carried a cold and intimidating light. A simple nce would make people shiver. If it isn¡¯t Master Dan Hanjie, then who could it be? ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Have you been stunned by the crash? Weren¡¯t you quite capable, knowing how to stir up trouble in front of the media, and now you showed your true colors?¡± Dan Hanjie, dressed in a custom-tailored suit, which further entuated his noble demeanor, looked even more handsome and imposing. Standing in front of Qin Youxuan who was lying on the ground, looking down at her unresponsive face, he bent down and picked her up. ¡°Kitty, say something!¡± Dan Hanjie furrowed his brows, stretching out his hand to pat Qin Youxuan¡¯s rigid face. The pain on her face made Qin Youxuan roll her obsidian-like eyes. Seeing her response, Dan Hanjie was relieved. The next second, his harsh gaze swept towards Jin Lan, who was still in shock from the sudden turn of events. She looked at Qin Youxuan who had narrowly escaped death, then at the god-like man who had appeared, meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s sinister gaze, she felt a chill run down her spine. She had been so angry earlier, but now after realizing, she recognized that her actions could be considered attempted murder! Chapter 106: Dying a hundred times is not enough! Chapter 106: Dying a hundred times is not enough!
Trantor:549690339 Jin Lan¡¯s lips trembled, and without another word, she tried to run. ¡°Catch her for me!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips curled, and his eyes instantly turned bloody.
¡°Yes, Mr. Jie.¡± Yao, who had already gotten out of the car by now, heard Dan Hanjie¡¯s words, and respectfully nodded. With a few big strides, he caught up with Jin Lan, who was trying to run away falteringly. He quickly restrained her, and dragged her to Dan Hanjie. ¡°Tie her in the middle of the road and let her taste the feeling of being run over by a car!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s eyes widened, staring disbelievingly at Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold face, wishing so much that she had just misheard. Qin Youxuan, who had slowly recovered from the fear of death, heard his words, and was also dumbfounded. Unconsciously, she lifted her head to look at Dan Hanjie, who was holding her. His perfect face, from any angle, was breathtakingly beautiful, making women feel inferior. Paired with his rumored bloodthirsty savagery, it perfectly justified his devilish reputation! ¡°Dan Hanjie ¡± Qin Youxuan moved her lips slightly, forcing out a few words. She realized her voice was hoarse to the point of unrecognizability, and suddenly stopped. ¡°Yes.¡± The most calm and indifferent person throughout this was Yao. Hearing Dan Hanjie¡¯s orders, Yao wasted no time in taking off his tie and binding Jin Lan¡¯s wrists, dragging her to the middle of the road.
¡°No! Don¡¯t kill me! I don¡¯t want to die ¡± ¡°Help! Someone, murder, help! Call the police ¡± Jin Lan¡¯s eyes widened in terror, looking at the vehicles brushing past by, and at Yao who was still dragging her to the middle of the road. Tears and cries mixed, she was shrieking like a shrew, a far cry from her usual arrogance towards Qin Youxuan. ¡°Dan Hanjie, killing is illegal! Make Yao stop!¡± Qin Youxuan, hearing Jin Lan¡¯s hysterical cries, was taken aback. She immediately gripped Dan Hanjie¡¯s clothes and raised her voice in anxiety. ¡°You don¡¯t want her to die? She just tried to kill you.¡± Hanjie looked down at her, his thin lips lifting slightly. He was indifferent to Youxuan¡¯s concern, his face showing no hint of yielding. He had seen the whole scene very clearly. If he had not arrived in time, the lively cat in his arms would now be a corpse. Dare to hurt his cat? Even a hundred deaths would not be enough! ¡°Yes, but I¡¯m not going to break thew for such a person and risk myself. It¡¯s not worth it, and she doesn¡¯t deserve it!¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, gritted her teeth, suppressing her hatred, and spoke calmly. Dan Hanjie looked at her in surprise, and after a moment, he looked towards the middle of the road. ¡°Enough.¡± With just two simple words, Yao understood his meaning. A small punishment as a huge warning. Yao kicked Jin Lan¡¯s knees, making her kneel in the middle of the road. He ignored Jin Lan¡¯s screams and cries, and untied the tie from her hands.
As soon as she was free, Jin Lan ignored everything else and quickly stood up from the middle of the road, trembling. ¡°They look like reporters, we should leave here!¡± Qin Youxuan, still in shock, spotted a small group of reporters leaving the Qin Group building. She hastily tried to get down from Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. If they were caught by the media looking like this, the positive image she had worked so hard to build might be ruined again. Just as Qin Youxuan¡¯s feet touched the ground, before she could steady herself, she began dragging Dan Hanjie towards his car. Before they could reach the car door, the man behind her pulled her back, gritting his teeth, ¡°Am I that unsightly?¡± Chapter 107: The Power and Status Represented by the Dan Family Chapter 107: The Power and Status Represented by the Dan Family
Trantor:549690339 Look at her guilty reaction, as if being with him brought shame to her. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes turned dark, a glint of icy ruthlessness shing deep within them.
¡°I¡¯m the one who¡¯s shameful! Unlike you, I do not wish to be seen as a woman who climbed her way up by selling herself, relying on a man. Can I?!¡± Perhaps incensed by Jin Chenye, Qin Youxuan instinctively shouted out. The realization that the man before her was Dan Hanjie caused her to jump in surprise. She dared to shout at him, clearly her mind wasn¡¯t clear and she had grown too bold It was unclear what Dan Hanjie was thinking, but when Qin Youxuan shouted at him, he only froze briefly, then squinted at her for a few seconds before he hoisted her by her waist, ready to get in the car. ¡°Murder! Murder!¡± Either Jin Lan was frightened into stupidity or she simply had no fear of death as she started screaming loudly when she saw the journalists emerging from the Qin Group building. Yao, who hadn¡¯t had time to move away from her, raised an eyebrow as his thigh was grabbed by her, who was crying and shouting, ¡°Someone is taking advantage of their power to bully and kill people!¡± When Jin Lan saw a journalist, she decided to risk everything. Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t had time to escape. If the media saw her with another man, they probably wouldn¡¯t believe what she had just told them. Moreover, if they thought that Qin Youxuan wanted to kill her and it was revealed that she was such a malicious person, using her of framing Ye¡¯er, nine out of ten people would probably believe it! Then, all the problems facing Qin Group could be med on her
With that thought in mind, Jin Lan fearlessly yelled, her shrill voice attracting everyone¡¯s attention. Seeing a new story unfolding, the media hurried toward them with their equipment, the scandal involving the current wife of the president of the Qin Group, coupled with the mother of his illegitimate child, seemed like a story too big to miss. ¡°Let go!¡± Yao nced at the approaching journalists and the growing crowd of onlookers, and growled coldly. ¡°Murder! Someone call the police! The murderer is here, the mastermind is in that sports car!¡± Jin Lan clung onto Yao¡¯s thigh, gesturing towards the direction of Dan Hanjie¡¯s sports car, she shouted. Qin Youxuan had already been taken into the car by Dan Hanjie, her face hidden from view by the car window. But the boastful license te with all 8 digits was something every media person in Fico City recognised. Besides the current president of the Dan Group, who else could afford such an ostentatious te? No one here was oblivious to the power and wealth represented by the Dan Family, and naturally, they dared not approach the car. ¡°Qin Youxuan,e out! Dare to do, dare to respond. Kill me if you dare!¡± When Jin Lan saw that the journalists were standing not far from the car, and no one dared to approach, she opened her throat and roared. Yao was extremely annoyed, veins popping on his forehead. The cameras were all aimed at him, so he held himself back from breaking Jin Lan¡¯s neck.
Unable to control his anger, he kicked her away. ¡°Ah murder! What are you all standing there for? Call the police!¡± Holding her chest where she was kicked, Jin Lan directed her shouts at the media. ¡°I¡¯m going to sue him for deliberate assault. All of you saw it.¡± Surprisingly, when Jin Lan finished speaking, all the journalists and media turned their heads simultaneously, feigning their ignorance of the scene. Even the few cameramen holdingrge cameras hastily switched off their equipment. Chapter 108: I Don’t Know What Your Relationship Is Chapter 108: I Don¡¯t Know What Your Rtionship Is Trantor: 549690339 Are they kidding? They must be crazy to be witnesses; it¡¯s like asking for death! Dan Hanjie is not someone everyone can meet, but Yao is different. His face is the representative of the President of the Dan Group. Whenever Hanjie is unable to attend, Yao would handle matters on his behalf. Which members of the media present do not recognize him? Seeing Yao, everyone had an idea of who was in that car. ¡°Crazy shrew.¡± The car door was flung open harshly, and Dan Hanjie, with his towering figure, stepped out. His slender eyes subtly swept over the media present, exuding a cold and bewitching light. ¡°Mr. Jie ¡± Upon seeing Dan Hanjie, all the journalists who were lugging their cameras to cover the news respectfully greeted him. They wanted to start filming but hesitated, unable to decide which news outlet dared to take the first step. And yet, they were unwilling to give up on such a huge headline. What made everyone curious was that Jin Lan imed that Qin Youxuan wanted to murder her, but now that Dan Hanjie was involved, as to whether or not the main person involved was in the car, they were all too scared to take a peek. Especially considering that the words ¡°crazy shrew¡± spoken by Dan Hanjie seemed to refer to Jin Lan. Who would dare to step forward for her at this point? ¡°Jie¡­ Mr. Jie ¡± Jin Lan saw Dan Hanjie emerge from the car, and before she had time to rant, the salutations of the reporters around her made her heart jolt. She was speechless for a while. Mr. Jie, not many people in Fico City have had the chance to meet him in person, but who hasn¡¯t heard of him? Apart from the media constantly following the Dan Group¡¯s events, all industries couldn¡¯t help but gravitate towards the Dan Group, wanting to cling onto this big tree for shade. Jin Lan had been socialising with Qin Mo for so long, and although she had never met Dan Hanjie, she knew of his reputation! But she never could have imagined that this godlike man would stand up for Qin Youxuan. Her face wycaoed from green to purple, making quite a spectacle! ¡°Nowadays, not only can elderly people not stand up, even middle-aged women are starting to throw tantrums. My assistant merely wanted to help someone cross the road out of kindness and ended up being implicated. It¡¯s really unjust!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s sexy thin lips parted slightly, his gaze rested on Jin Lan intentionally or unintentionally. Every mention of ¡°middle-aged woman¡± caused Jin Lan¡¯s well maintained face to change color. Before she had the opportunity to speak, Yao immediately let go of her and walked over to Dan Hanjie. His resolute face was full of disgust for Jin Lan. He even took out his handkerchief, wiped the shoes that had kicked Jin Lan, and tossed the handkerchief into a nearby trash can. This act made Jin Lan¡¯s face turn red. She was trembling all over with anger, ¡°You ?you guys are going too far, it¡¯s clear that you wanted to kill me ¡± Midway through her speech, she met Dan Hanjie¡¯s sharp gaze and abruptly stopped. She didn¡¯t know how terrifying the Dan Group was, but she knew from the reverence in Qin Mo¡¯s voice every time he mentioned the Dan Group that she couldn¡¯t afford to offend them. She stammered and shut up. The forceful voice she had earlier vanished within an instant. Even the reporters who persistently interrogated Qin Youxuan, when they faced Dan Hanjie¡¯s slightly raised eyebrows, held their microphones to their mouths but none of them dared to question him. ¡°What, do you need me to exin further?¡± Dan Hanjie said as no one spoke, furrowing his brows a little. ¡°No, no need ¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, take care ¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, we heard that Miss Qin is in your car, may we ask what your rtionship is ?Uh!¡± A discordant voice suddenly sprung from the group of reporters. Chapter 109: Misjudging the situation can lead to a terrible death Chapter 109: Misjudging the situation can lead to a terrible death Trantor: 549690339 Before he could even finish speaking, the journalist was muzzled by a colleague from the same newspaper and directly pulled back into the crowd. Dan Hanjie swept his narrowed eyes at the group of reporters. His voice was heavy, ¡°Does anyone else not know how to report?¡± ¡°We know ?we all know ¡± A frightening silence pervaded, except for that sentence. Not a single person dared to utter a sound. This was not due to theirck of courage, but because there were bloody cases before them. Anyone who wanted headlines also had to prioritize their safety. Who was Dan Hanjie? He was the CEO of Dan Group, the wealthiest tycoon in Asia, and a diamond single man. Countless media outlets chased after him, just to capture a shred of news about him. With so many people chasing news, naturally, some would be ungrateful. Some intern journalists wanting to make a name in the industry, concocted scandalous news about Dan Hanjie. As a result, not only did the newspaper they worked for go bankrupt overnight, but the entire team of journalists from that newspaper also disappeared from the industry That incident was nothing less than a major earthquake in the journalism field of the entire Fico City. Even when the police got involved in the investigation, they were not able to find out what happened. A group of living people just vanished into thin air. How scary is that?! Afterward, on the first day of employment, every media person in Fico City would be warned about the industry¡¯s taboos. With such a huge corporation like Dan Group, news was inevitable, but there was a consensus on what could be reported vs what should remain unsaid. ¡°Mr. Jie, please.¡± Seeing the situation, Yao promptly walked to the driver¡¯s seat, opened the door first, got in and started the car. Dan Hanjie gave a cold look at Jin Lan, who had be stiff from fear, walked up to her, and hooked his wicked smile, ¡°You¡¯re quite brave, but misjudging the situation can lead to a horrible death!¡± Jin Lan widened her eyes in shock, looking at the man who was smiling devilishly at her. Seeing the reporters, who smelled headlines like blood, being extremely respectful to him, her fear at the bottom of her heart reached its peak. She was trembling, unable to stand up from the ground. How pathetic. ¡°m ¡± The car door closed, and the arrogant sports car disappeared from sight with a swoosh. ¡°Scared tactless?¡± Dan Hanjie straightened Qin Youxuan who was in the back seat, with a high-arched eyebrow. ¡± ?A little.¡± Qin Youxuan met his teasing gaze feeling anything but rxed. She felt her heart loosening and then tightening, almost at its limit. When she saw arge group of journalists running out, she genuinely thought she was done. Once connected with Dan Hanjie, she was afraid that the nightclub incident would be dug up again. Maybe she would even bebeled as a kept woman, forever ruining her reputation. In addition to Jin Lan being there, she could not imagine how much more dirt would be thrown on her During those short minutes, Qin Youxuan had thought of all the worst possible oues What she hadn¡¯t expected was that Dan Hanjie just had to stand up and casually say a couple of words, and all the journalists were silenced, not one daring to approach the car. As she rejoiced, Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart palpitated inexplicably. Just how terrifying was this man? In just one day, she had developed a confusing sense of obscurity towards the two men she interacted with the most ¡°p¡± Qin Youxuan was lost in thought when she instinctively felt the man¡¯s hand move around her body. When she came back to her senses, she pped it away. Chapter 110: Who has Provoked Him Again? Chapter 110: Who has Provoked Him Again? Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Why are you touching me?!¡± It wasn¡¯t until Qin Youxuan met Dan Hanjie¡¯s bewitching gaze that she realized she had just pped him Seeing Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face quickly darken, Qin Youxuan¡¯s body shuddered. Goodness, her heart was getting worse and worse ¡°Do you feel ufortable anywhere?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her pale face,pletely ignoring his reddened hand from her p, and raised an eyebrow to ask. Did he just check on her? Could he not touch her so randomly? If one didn¡¯t know the context, they might think he was trying to punish her on the spot Qin Youxuan smacked her lips, her face turning slightly red, she felt embarrassed. He had just done her such a great favor, but she treated him like a thief, which seemed a little ungrateful. For some reason, facing Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy gaze and his emotionless concern made her heart tremble inexplicably. Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, stammered in response, ¡°I¡¯m fine, just a little frightened.¡± This would scare anyone out of their wits. Qin Youxuan remembered the moment she fell by the road, she was slightly dazed, her heart palpitated. After a moment, she came to her senses, looked at Dan Hanjie, and blinked, ¡°Why are you here?¡± She didn¡¯t realize her mistake until she asked. The whole car immediately became indescribably oppressive because of her words. Even without turning on the air conditioner, she could feel chills running down her spine¡­ The man next to her suddenly focused his gloomy eyes on her, making Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart race. ¡°What¡¯s what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Drive faster!¡± Before Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice fell, Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke in a cold tone, leading Qin Youxuan to shrink back into her shell. Her small body was squeezed against the car door, tightly holding the handle. Fearing that the man beside her would kick her out of the car if he got upset. She parted her lips to ask him where he was taking her. But after thinking for a moment, she didn¡¯t dare to ask¡­ o(¨s¡õ¨t)o! The sports car swiftly passed through the city center and stopped directly in front of the Dan Group¡¯s skyscraper. ¡°Get out!¡± The car just came to a halt, Qin Youxuan was still in a daze and was pulled out by Dan Hanjie. He dragged her towards the skyscraper. She almost tripped due to a misstep. Who on earth provoked him again? Qin Youxuan struggled to keep up with his steps and couldn¡¯t help but grumble in her heart. His mood can change in a matter of seconds, from caring for her to irritable¨C it was quite terrifying Earlier he was concerned about her injuries and now all of that concern had vanished. He hadpletely transformed into a Big Devil. Qin Youxuan¡¯s wrist was sore from Dan Hanjie¡¯s grasp. Seeing his icy aura, she dared not utter a word. She was dragged into the CEO¡¯s office at the top of the building. Being watched by everyone is distressing, to say the least: so wrong! ¡°Bang¡± Before Qin Youxuan had a chance toment her about-to-be-broken wrist, her petite body was thrown onto the sofa by Dan Hanjie. Her buttocks felt numb, and her head hit the back of the sofa, leaving her dazed for a moment. Within three seconds, she regained her senses, and Qin Youxuan finally had a deep realization! Turns out she was the one who upset the Big Devil?! ¡°¡­Dan Hanjie, can you let me know what nerve you hit before you do something?¡± At least, she ought to know what she did to bring upon her death! Qin Youxuan propped her dazed head up, groggily sat up from the sofa, and muttered under her breath, ¡°Tyrant ¡° Chapter 111: I Have Nothing to Explain Chapter 111: I Have Nothing to Exin Trantor: 549690339 ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, giving the discontented woman a side nce. Qin Youxuan wilted under his re. Ever since she saw those relentless journalists back off from him, her awe for Master elevated another level. In her eyes, someone capable of making the media divert their course must either be a god or a demon! The man before her was clearly the embodiment of both! He is godly when in a good mood, and like now, when he¡¯s obviously not¡­ he¡¯s devilish. Qin Youxuan rubbed her sore bottom, shifted aside, keeping a little more distance from him. ¡°What I mean is, if you want to sentence me to death, at least let me know what my mistake is.¡± How would she know what her blunder was when she was suddenly battered down? Qin Youxuan swallowed, lifting her chin to take another nce at him. ¡°You don¡¯t know?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s captivating eyes narrowed, reflecting a dangerous glint. Qin Youxuan felt a shiver down her spine. Her petite body trembled a little, and suddenly she didn¡¯t want to ask anything else. She just wanted to pick up her bag and leave! Dan Hanjie was more straightforward, he simply walked to the side, picked up the remote, and turned on the television. ¡°¡­Here is the office building of Qin Group. As you can clearly see, standing behind me is Miss Qin Youxuan of the Qin Group¡­¡± The female journalist¡¯s clear voice emanated from the TV, and the person appearing on the screen was none other than Qin Youxuan herself. Qin Youxuan stared nkly at the live broadcast captured on-screen, unconsciously sitting up straight and watching intently. Even though she had mentally rehearsed her speech thousands of times before going to the Qin Group, she had no idea how it would actually turn out. Now that she could see the on-site report, she closely watched it, ignoring even the anger of Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie kept silent, standing in front of the television with a grim face, until he listened to thest sentence of the journalist¡¯s report. He then hit the pause button, freezing the scene when Jin Chenye suddenly appeared, squeezed into the elevator finding the startled Qin Youxuan¡­ The two kept silent, staring at each other until the elevator door fully closed. There was no doubt that Mr. Jie had seen the captivating scene. The journalist¡¯s voice suddenly disappeared, making Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skip a beat. She was there at the scene. No one could understand it better than her. It was not that the report ended abruptly, but that Jin Chenye¡¯s sudden appearance had left everyone shocked. But seeing her image frozen by Dan Hanjie in this scene had her feeling inexplicably guilty. It seemed as if she was an adulterous wife who got caught red-handed by her husband¡­ ¡°Well, actually¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed and attempted to exin the chaotic scene first. Could she say that she didn¡¯t know how Jin Chenye would suddenly appear? She wondered if Dan Hanjie would explode and beat her up. Should she say that she was forced? The elevator was about to close, she couldn¡¯t pry open the doors. No, no, seeing that enchanting look in his eyes, she figured that answer wouldn¡¯t be safe either. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t think of a satisfactory exnation no matter how much she pondered. She gulped down her saliva nervously, facing Dan Hanjie¡¯s narrowed, wicked gaze, the faint light reflecting from his eyes making her anxious to the point ofbustion! Finally, running out of nerve and not knowing what else to do, she blurted out, ¡°What are you staring at me for? I don¡¯t have any good exnations!¡± Chapter 112: The Stubborn Temper That Needs a Lesson Chapter 112: The Stubborn Temper That Needs a Lesson Trantor: 549690339 Right! They were just business partners. He wasn¡¯t her father; she didn¡¯t need to exin everything to him, right? As Qin Youxuan thought about this, she felt emboldened, standing straight and facing the man before her. ¡°Nothing to exin?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression darkened, he gritted his teeth and turned his hulking body towards Qin Youxuan, stepping away from the television screen. His eyes narrowed, alluringly sinister like a hellish fire ¨C the more one looked, the more wicked they appeared. His enchanting face vaguely revealing an ominous smirk, step by step he advanced towards Qin Youxuan. Every step seemed like it was trampling on her heart, making it tremble! ¡°Murder is illegal, you know!¡± Qin Youxuan shrank back, rolled over the back of the sofa and hid behind it, her swift evasion was like that of a rebellious wildcat. Having just reached her bag, she turned around ready to run. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing, put me down¡­¡± the sentence was barely out before Qin Youxuan felt herself being lifted from the cor, like a cat, by the man who had suddenly appeared behind her. Qin Youxuan had lived for more than twenty years and had some self-esteem. Being handled like this, in a miniskirt, her petite body shivered as if electrified. She wasn¡¯t sure whether she was angry or embarrassed, but her entire pretty face was flushed. ¡°Deserves to be taught a lesson!¡± Dan Hanjie, with a cold face, took no heed of her difort. His body emanated a terrifying air of power; he directly threw Qin Youxuan onto the sofa. ¡°Ow¡­¡± Being tossed around twice in a row, Qin Youxuan was a bit dazed. When people are dazed, they are likely to do silly things, especially when they are as stubborn as Qin Youxuan. Having been inexplicably bullied, a dull anger pressing in her chest, she sprang up from the sofa, charged at Dan Hanjie, and bit his neck. ¡°Sss¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie gasped, gazed at the petite woman hanging on him, her unique fragrance rushing into his nostrils. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was exasperated, biting him hard enough to draw blood. She mumbled something, but it was unclear. ¡°Let go!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darken, hemands in a deep voice. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan mumbled again. This response sounded vaguely like ¡°won¡¯t let go¡±. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened further. He directly took hold of her jaw and applied some force. ¡°Ouch! It hurts!¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t bear the pain, she cried out loud. Her jaw felt as if it was being ripped off, causing tears to stream down her face. Before she could recover from the severe pain, Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips were closing in on her face, urately imprisoning her cherry lips. ¡°Mm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened. Her jaw, still being held firmly, hurt so much when she tried to move back. Her eyes, liquid and catlike, were fixed on the man in front of her. Chapter 113 - 113 What Grievance What Resentment Chapter 113 What Grievance What Resentment Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Dan Hanjie, what the hell are you doing! Get off me!¡± She is not his pet cat or dog that he can kiss whenever he wants! Qin Youxuan shifted her body, couldn¡¯t stop herself from blushing, straightened her neck, and started yelling loudly. The shrill sound of her voice, indeed carried the posture of a bluff. There was no other way, she felt guilty when facing this devil¡­ ¡°Tell me, do you know you were wrong?¡± Dan Hanjie pinched her delicate chin and raised his eyebrows. The mischievous face was void of waves, but beneath his enchanting eyes, one could faintly see his patience was wearing thin. What did she do wrong? Qin Youxuan tilted her head, staring seriously at him. After a long time, she still didn¡¯t understand. Jin Chenye just followed her into the elevator and chattering. She wasn¡¯t angry, why should he be? Jin Chenye¡­ The moment those three characters shed in her mind, Qin Youxuan shook, her beautiful cat-like eyes blinked twice. Suddenly she remembered,st time as well, it was because of Jin Chenye, the Big Devil treated her ill, and he was just as inscrutable! Could it be that Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t angry with her, but Jin Chenye? What¡¯s the grudge, why is he so furious? Or was it the possessiveness of a man? Even though they weren¡¯t rted¡­ ¡°Speak!¡± Dan Hanjie squinted his eyes, his evil lips curling up, the cold words dropped into Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears. ¡°¡­I was wrong.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes slid around, and she immediately answered. A wave of fury rose inside her¡­ Damn it, she didn¡¯t even know what mistake she made! It¡¯s wisdom to act in ordance with the times, life is precious, even if she¡¯s stubborn, she must prioritize her life. Without a doubt, if she continued to go against him, Dan Hanjie would surely strangle her to death! ¡°What did you do wrong?¡± Dan Hanjie nodded in satisfaction, sat down on the couch, and with a pull of his hand, he pulled Qin Youxuan into his arms. His long fingers yed with her beautiful long hair, as if grooming his own cat. This scene, no matter how she looked at it, was strange¡­ ¡°I was wrong in every way.¡± Qin Youxuan answered with great realization, remaining highly vignt to the Big Devil¡¯s trick, implementing a strategy of admitting defeat for each. Anyway, once she enters Qin Group, she could immediately escape the hardship, now she considered this a life experience, and one word to note: endure! ¡°Oh, you reflected so quickly, pick one major thing to talk about.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, his big hand touched Qin Youxuan¡¯s pretty face, his long fingers drawing circles on her cheek, causing shivers down Qin Youxuan¡¯s spine. ¡°p¡± Qin Youxuan instinctively pped his hand away, ¡°It¡¯s ticklish!¡± After she spoke, she pouted unhappily, her face full of disgust. Dan Hanjie looked at her, speechless. No woman has ever dared to be so reckless in front of him, even though she might be scared to death one second, her untamed catlike nature would be revealed the next. ¡°Dan Hanjie, can I ask you a question?¡± Chapter 114: Feels Like A Different Person Chapter 114: Feels Like A Different Person
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Speak.¡± There was a nonchnt hint in Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice as he raised his brow. ¡°Did you know Jin Chenye before?¡± Qin Youxuan rolled over, raised her head to look at him, her face full of childlike curiosity.
¡°No.¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback. So, they weren¡¯t acquainted, ruling out the possibility of an old grudge. ¡°So, do you hate him because you believe we share amon enemy?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t respond this time. He just nced sideways at Qin Youxuan, his thin lips curling up, his big hand pinching her face, ¡°Get to the point!¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan swatted his hand away, rubbing her sore cheek, blinking her eyes. ¡°I actually want to know, if you hate him this much, have you ever looked up any information about him?¡± As soon as the subject was brought up, Qin Youxuan sat up straight, ced her hands neatly in front of her, and waited for the master to guide her. ¡°Are you very concerned about him?¡± Dan Hanjie squinted, staring at Qin Youxuan, his mischievous eyes filled with a bizarre light. Why did a sudden chill pass¡­ Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but shiver, shaking her head like a rattle drum. ¡°I just find it strange.¡± Qin Youxuan smacked her lips, trying to verbalize her feelings but couldn¡¯t seem to find the right words.
In the elevator today, during the short ten minutes, Qin Youxuan felt like Jin Chenye had be a different person, with an imperial aura, a strong and domineering momentum¡­ And the words he said, the gun in his hand¡­ A gun! That¡¯s something Qin Youxuan only saw in TV shows. She had seen it once in Yao¡¯s hand before, surprised at the time, but considering Dan Hanjie¡¯s status, she wasn¡¯t too shocked. But for it to appear in the hands of a gentleman like Jin Chenye, it was simply beyond belief! ¡°Strange?¡± ¡°Mm, I don¡¯t know how to say it, but it feels like he¡¯s a different person from the one I knew before¡­ notpletely different¡­ just a little bit different¡­¡± As Qin Youxuan spoke, she began to twirl her thoughts in confusion. ¡°To put it simply, like a split-personality. Can you imagine a person who never argues with anyone suddenly holding a gun?¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying Jin Chenye had a gun?¡± A threatening glint shed through Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, his hand resting on the sofa suddenly tensed. The master sure knows how to pick up on the key points. She had only mentioned it as an example, yet he had immediately pinpointed it.
Now, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know whether to nod or shake her head, so she could only stare at him with wide eyes. ¡°Speak!¡± Dan Hanjie was somewhat annoyed by Qin Youxuan¡¯s obvious protective attitude towards Jin Chenye, and grabbed her chin. ¡°If I wasn¡¯t hallucinating¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stammered. ¡°He shot at you?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand suddenly tightened, atent anger spreading from him. ¡°No.¡± Qin Youxuan replied without thinking. She didn¡¯t exin that Jin Chenye had only shot a camera. With how perceptive this devil was, he might have guessed the entire situation even if she only mentioned a little, she didn¡¯t know how he would deal with her then. What Qin Youxuan did not expect was that even if she didn¡¯t say it, Dan Hanjie had already guessed the gist of it. ¡°Why are you staring at me like that?¡± Qin Youxuan shifted her buttocks a bit, she felt uneasy under Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze and instinctively wanted to move away from him. Chapter 115: Not Even Accepting When It’s Offered on a Silver Platter Chapter 115: Not Even epting When It¡¯s Offered on a Silver tter
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Where did he touch you?¡± ¡°What do you mean by ¡®where did he touch me¡¯? I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about. When I asked you a question, you didn¡¯t answer and now you¡¯re turning the tables and questioning me instead, This is absurd!¡± Qin Youxuan pouts, unhappy and turns away.
Dan Hanjie slightly squints and observes her for a while before curling his lips, ¡°I get it now.¡± What does he understand? With a puzzled look, Qin Youxuan nces at the man beside her. ¡°I will investigate it for you, just add another night.¡± Qin Youxuan is startled again, watching the man who gets up from the sofa, strides over to the wine cab, grabs a bottle of red wine elegantly and pours it into a tall ss. After a while, she realises what he means and she jumps up. ¡°Dream on!¡± Qin Youxuan stands with hands on her hips, almost ring and grimacing at him. ¡°You don¡¯t want to know?¡± Holding the wine ss with two long fair fingers, Dan Hanjie casually swings it back and forth, adding an indescribable vor to his lethargic motion, dammit, he¡¯s so charming! His slightly squinted eyes were just like a cheetah at rest. Qin Youxuan detes at once, of course, she wants to know. To know your enemy without knowing yourself, it only invites defeat.
She doesn¡¯t even have a clue about Jin Chenye, it¡¯s unsettling. ¡°Can¡¯t it be free?¡± Qin Youxuan bites her lips, pondering for a long time before she weakly asks. When he raises his eyebrows, she knows it¡¯s not going to happen. Damn the exploiting ss! Damn the Big Devil! But, if she doesn¡¯t investigate¡­ ¡°Well then, add one more night!¡± Qin Youxuan growls determinately. Hearing her words, Dan Hanjie smiles wickedly from the corner of his mouth, chugs down his ss of red wine, and strides towards her. He grabbed her face with his big hand and squeezed hard. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan yells, her eyes wide with anger. She stomps hard on Dan Hanjie¡¯s foot and grinds it down.
Her eyes, shining like a cat in anger, re fiercely at the man in front of her. Her gleaming eyes filled with anger, as if she were ready to pounce and bite him again! Dan Hanjie instinctively reaches for his neck, touching the tooth marks she left behind, letting out a coldugh. He captures her jaw, ¡°Don¡¯t refuse me so quickly, who knows, I might be unsatisfied. Even if youe on to me, I might not even be interested.¡± ¡°Psh! I¡¯d have to be mad to do so. I bet you hit your head on a door or something, dreaming so much!¡± Qin Youxuan holds back her fury and blows out angrily. Dan Hanjie pauses his long finger, and Qin Youxuan promptly ps his hand away, ring at him. Dan Hanjie looks at her defiant cat-like eyes andughs interestingly, with a devilishly charming smile on his handsome face, emanating an irresistibly captivating charm¡­ Unable to bear it, Qin Youxuan pinches herself hard and avoids looking at him. She grabs her bag and rushes towards the door. She takes the chance and bolts out of his office. Qin Group. Project Manager¡¯s Office.
On the leather office chair sits a distinguished figure of Jin Chenye, motionlessly sitting in front of the office desk, with his fair hands folded in front of him, oozing a chilling atmosphere that surrounds him. Chapter 116: I’ll give her what she wants Chapter 116: I¡¯ll give her what she wants
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Knock, knock¡± The assistant¡¯s respectful voice rang out from outside the door, ¡°Boss, it¡¯s me.¡±
As the door swung open, Jin Chenye had already concealed all his emotions from his face. His gentle look was now trained upon the assistant striding towards him. ¡°Did you find out?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The assistant ced the file on the desk. ¡°Boss, Miss Qin seems to have used the confusion to infiltrate thepany. From the information we¡¯ve gathered, the contractor handling Qin Group¡¯s materials has had contact with Yongsheng Technology before. Just like you suspected, everything points to the Dan Group once we followed the lead. We can now confirm that someone has set a trap for Qin Group.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Jin Chenye thoughtfully chewed over this name for a moment before lifting his head, ¡°How has your investigation on Xuan¡¯s rtionship with Dan Hanjie been going?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± The assistant hesitated for a while, seemingly uncertain how to break the news. ¡°Speak!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s heart sank and anger started to tint his eyes. ¡°We can¡¯t confirm.¡± The assistant cast his eyes down, finally managing to utter the sentence. ¡°Can¡¯t confirm, what do you mean by that?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s clenched heart slowly began to rx. He arched an eyebrow and nced at the assistant who had been by his side for many years.
¡°You should know what I want to know.¡± ¡°Boss, I personally investigated this matter. Miss Qin seems to have been in contact with Dan Hanjie quite frequently recently. However, apart from the Dan Group, the two don¡¯t interact much in private. When I tried to dig deeper, I was discovered.¡± The assistant didn¡¯t finish his sentence, but Jin Chenye understood very well who ¡°discovered¡± him. ¡°So maybe I really misunderstood her¡­¡± Jin Chenye muttered, with his eyes darkening. Standing nearby, the assistant moved his lips, wanting to say something, but he stopped himself. There was no one but Miss Qin who could make his boss so concerned. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve prepared the newest materials to prove that the problem is not with Qin Group. Once we shift the me to the contractor and find the person involved through our contacts, we should be able to restore Qin Group¡¯s reputation¡­¡± ¡°Find the person? If Dan Hanjie is hiding someone, do you think we will find them so easily?¡± Jin Chenye interrupted the assistant¡¯s suggestion lightly, ¡°Don¡¯t bother.¡± ¡°Boss¡­¡± ¡°No need to say anything more, I know what you want to say.¡± Jin Chenye frowned, his hand moving to his temple. This was the first case he undertook after taking over Qin Group. If it did flop, he wouldn¡¯t just be losing face for Qin Mo and Qin Group, but also damaging his image in the eyes of Qin Group¡¯s shareholders.
There are indeed ways to redeem this situation. If he invites the industrial andmercial bureau for inspection and rechecks all the goods issued by Yongsheng Technology, he can pinpoint the substandard goods to the contractor based on the receipt, reducing the me on Qin Group and minimizing the impact of this incident. Once this blows over and he injects funds into Qin Group, their stocks will soon recover. But he doesn¡¯t want to do that. ¡°Whatever she wants, I¡¯ll simply give it to her. Stay out of this matter.¡± ¡°But Boss, if things go this way, you might have to leave Qin Group. I worry about what Mrs. Jin will¡­¡± The assistant expressed his concerns anxiously. After pondering for a few seconds, Jin Chenye tapped on the table, ¡°Release news that this incident may be rted to the project leader receiving bribes¡­ The regtory authorities may file awsuit against me¡­¡± Chapter 117: Couldn’t Help Pinching Myself Chapter 117: Couldn¡¯t Help Pinching Myself
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Exaggerate the severity of the situation as much as possible, you know how to handle it.¡± Jin Chenye slightly raises his brow, looking straight ahead. ¡°Understood.¡± The special assistant nods, acknowledges respectfully, and turns to take care of it.
¡°Xuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye leans back in the leather chair, hands pressed against his forehead, the lines between his brows hinting at his fatigue, muttering to himself. ¡°Buzzzz¡± The phone on the table blinks, catching Jin Chenye¡¯s peripheral vision and making his eyes flicker. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Ye, I saw the news, are you okay?¡± Coming from the phone, a gentle female voice concealed a touch of worry. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Jin Chenye frowns, answering politely yet distantly. He seems to be puzzled as to why Meng Ziqi would call him at this time. However, he rarely cares about any woman other than Qin Youxuan, let alone guessing their thoughts. His words fall, seeming to leave Meng Ziqi at a loss for words, hesitating for a few seconds without saying anything. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯m going to hang up.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s frown deepens, but there¡¯s no hint of displeasure in his voice. His habit of treating others kindly allows him to maintain a good attitude.
Thinking back, he became acquainted with Meng Ziqi because of Qin Youxuan, back then, he and Qin Youxuan were still a couple. Later, after Qin Youxuan found out about his real identity and had a falling out with him upon returning to the country, he never saw Meng Ziqi again. Regarding Miss Meng, who the media widely reported as having secretly married him abroad, they were merely acquaintances. ¡°¡­I¡¯m back in the country.¡± Seeing that Jin Chenye was about to hang up, Meng Ziqi hurriedly said. After saying so, she seemingly felt her words were abruptly interrupted, adding hastily, ¡°It¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve seen you and Xuan. Why don¡¯t we meet for tea when you¡¯re free?¡± ¡°Another time, perhaps. It¡¯s not suitable right now.¡± Jin Chenye paused, then rejected the offer coldly. ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll hang up first. I¡¯ve heard about what¡¯s happened to the Qin Group, and if there¡¯s anything you need, actually¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m perfectly fine.¡± Not letting Meng Ziqi finish her sentence, Jin Chenye repeated himself, his tone noticeably colder. ¡°Goodbye.¡± After saying that, he didn¡¯t wait for her to reply and ended the call.
He threw the phone onto the table, stood up, and walked toward the window. Overlooking the streets beneath the high-rise building, cars wereing and going¡­ A pair of gentle eyes gradually turned an unfathomable ck. The evening news broadcasts. ¡°¡­ording to sources, a recording provided by Miss Qin Youxuan has been proven by relevant departments to be authentic with no signs of artificial editing¡­¡± ¡°ording to the ount of an unnamed principal, Miss Qin was an excellent student with good manners during her time in school. Upon returning to the country, she donated a teaching building, thirty multimedia ssrooms, and a modern gymnasium to her alma mater under her own name¡­ etc. She is the perfect paragon of the school¡¯s gratitude and respect for its source.¡± There was more about Qin Youxuan¡¯s personal experiences from her early years, including her schooling, her charitable deeds, and so much more. Every bit of this was pulled up to be praised. All of a sudden, she rose from a liberated woman who did as she pleased, to a kind angel who could save the entire gxy. Standing in the central axis of the city street, Qin Youxuan stares nkly at therge screen on the skyscraper¡¯s outer wall, pinching herself involuntarily. Chapter 118: This is Fantastical! Chapter 118: This is Fantastical!
Trantor:549690339 What the hell, when did she ever donate so much to her alma mater? How could she not know about it? Moreover, their school might not be top-tier, but it is a hundred-year-old reputable institution, filled with rich people¡¯s kids.
Although Qin Youxuan was outspoken, she was definitely a good student. She never fought, barely skipped sses and was never taken to the guidance office for discipline. Her background wasn¡¯t grand enough to warrant a personal audience with the principal¡­ After ruling out all possibilities, Qin Youxuan was sure that apart from seeing him from a distance at the school celebration, she never encountered him privately. How would he know about her excellent character and academic performance? Could it be that heavens also pitied her for being bullied by that Big Devil, Dan Hanjie, and hence sent an angel tofort her? Qin Youxuan stood amidst the bustling crowd, staring nkly at the news anchor on the big screen who was praising her to the skies, unable toe back to her senses for a while. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t that Miss Qin from the news?¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, it does look like her, even prettier in person¡­¡± ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have guessed, she was framed earlier. Looking at her now, she seems like a very nice girl¡­¡± As more and more people recognized Qin Youxuan, the whispers around her began to grow. Coming to her senses, she quickly tightened her grip on her bag, turned around and left the crowd. She gged down a cab and got in. ¡°Buzzing¡±
The cell phone in her bag kept ringing. Initially thinking it was a reporter, she ignored it. However, when the incessant ringing continued, she lost patience, took out the phone, and immediately picked up the call. ¡°I say, Qin Youxuan, do you think you¡¯re too big for your boots now? Even ignoring my calls!¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s roar was enough to rupture eardrums, causing Qin Youxuan to move her phone away in a split second. She moved the phone back to her ear after a while,ughing nervously, ¡°How dare I? What¡¯s the matter? You¡¯re so frantic. I thought it was a reporter again.¡± ¡°What, you¡¯re looking down on reporters, don¡¯t tell me¡­ I, Ning Yanan, am also a reporter!¡± ¡°Alright alright, I spoke out of turn. Yaya, if you have something to say, say it quickly. I¡¯m already a nervous wreck, don¡¯t add to the chaos,¡± Qin Youxuan surrendered. ¡°Speaking of nervous wrecks, I was also freaking out. Qin Youxuan, Xuan, howe in all the years I¡¯ve known you, I never realized you had such apassionate, phnthropic heart?¡± ¡°The crux is, howe you had so much money to donate to the school, and didn¡¯t give me any? You have no idea, when I saw the news, my eyes nearly popped out¡­¡± Could she say her eyes almost popped out too? No! She felt like rushing to the TV station and strangling that news anchor. If she had that much money, the first one she¡¯d crush would be Jin Lan and her son. Why would she bother fighting for the Qin Group? Qin Youxuan moved the phone away, listening to Ning Yanan¡¯s rant silently.
¡°So, what¡¯s going on?¡± After venting for a while, Ning Yanan finally calmed down a bit and asked the key question with some semnce of sanity. ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Qin Youxuan said hesitantly. She just had an argument with Dan Hanjie and was nning to go home when this happened. ¡°What did you say? You don¡¯t know about the money you donated!¡± From the other end of the line, Ning Yanan got excited again. Chapter 119: Master of Strategy Chapter 119: Master of Strategy
Trantor:549690339 Others might not be aware of Qin Youxuan¡¯s circumstances, but she certainly knew her own. Qin Youxuan, who had decided to go study abroad without living off Qin Mo¡¯s money and to work part-time as a student, couldn¡¯t have possibly had the money to donate such arge sum to her alma mater. Had she robbed someone?! ¡°¡­ Yaya, I really don¡¯t quite understand this situation right now. I¡¯ll talk to youter. Bye for now.¡±
Qin Youxuan caught a nce at the taxi driver, who kept looking back at her with something to say, ¡°Sir, is there something wrong?¡± ¡°No, n-nothing serious, I was just curious. The Miss Qin that was mentioned in the news, is that you?¡± The naive driver just couldn¡¯t hold back, and he asked with a blush. Qin Youxuan was slightly embarrassed, not knowing whether to nod or shake her head. The atmosphere was simply awkward! In the end, Qin Youxuan straightened her back amid the pressure and, regardless of the specifics of the donation, confirmed with a firm nod, ¡°I am Qin Youxuan.¡± ¡°Oh wow, I must be lucky today! I¡¯ve picked up a celebrity¡­¡± The driver couldn¡¯t stop praising Qin Youxuan all the way, repeating what was said on TV, along with his ownmentary. By the end of it, Qin Youxuan felt like her face was on fire. She barely held back tears, wanting to wail: Sir, it wasn¡¯t me who made that donation. If you keep praising me, I may have to jump out of this car! Fortunately, it wasn¡¯t much longer before Qin Youxuan reached her destination. She hastily gave him one hundred yuan and fled from the car like a runaway. ¡°Miss Qin, you¡¯re a kind-hearted person. I won¡¯t take your money. Consider it my show of support for you. Keep on fighting!¡± The good-natured driver swung his car around and drove off before Qin Youxuan could say anything.
¡°¡­ I don¡¯t know about being kind-hearted, but now all I have is a heart filled with anxiety.¡± Qin Youxuan, standing with the hundred yuan in her hand, didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry. Hearingmotion near the entrance of the Qin Family mansion, Qin Youxuan quickly stuffed the money into her bag and turned around. ¡°Butler, I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°I guessed that you¡¯d be back around this time, Miss. It¡¯s good to see I was right. Come in quickly. Dinner is ready, and Master is waiting for you.¡± The butler grinned. It felt like good news was in the air. ¡°My father is waiting for me?¡± A glint appeared in Qin Youxuan¡¯s cat-like eyes at the news. ¡°Yes, the moment he returned today, he instructed the kitchen to prepare more dishes. He said he wants to have a nice meal with you,¡± the smile on the butler¡¯s face widened. Having lived in the Qin family for the longest, and having watched Qin Youxuan grow up, he was genuinely happy to see a change in the air between father and daughter. He hurriedly ushered Qin Youxuan into the house. ¡°Have a good meal with me?¡± Did he sense some changes and want her to join the familypany? Qin Youxuan smirked at the thought. But seeing the butler¡¯s happy face, she quickly hid her smirk and walked into the living room with a smile, her bag in tow.
She didn¡¯t go straight to the dining room but instead headed to her room first. Qin Youxuan threw her bag onto the sofa, then sat down and contemted for a while. She then pulled out her phone,posed a text message, and sent it to Dan Hanjie. She bit her lip as she anxiously waited for the response. She was sure she had not donated that much money. The only person who could possibly have helped her, and who had the capability to do so, was the Master. Plus, she remembered bumping into him on the street with Ning Yanan not too long ago. The more Qin Youxuan thought about it, the more certain she was that it was Dan Hanjie. ¡°Could it have been him¡­¡± Chapter 120: You Don’t Need to Learn How to Complain Chapter 120: You Don¡¯t Need to Learn How to Comin
Trantor:549690339 This issue, it¡¯s really too confusing. In theory, she had discussed a deal with Master before he sponsored her alma mater, this whole urrence might have been arranged by him.
But at that time, how could he have known she would whitewash her reputation afterward? After all, some time had passed since the nightclub incident, she had endured it all then, and everyone probably knew that she intended to simmer down and let bygones be bygones. How could that sly Hanjie know she was waiting for this opportunity, hitting the bullseye with one strike? Presenting her on-campus performance, coupled with these acts of kindness¡­ In the blink of an eye, she became a good girl who excelled academically and morally, showing gratitude and kindness. As the saying goes, ¡°It takes a hundred years to nurture a person and education is the foundation,¡± she was now on the verge of bing a living billboard of gratitude from the students of her alma mater. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t there been any movement? Could she be busy?¡± Qin Youxuan rolled around on the couch waiting for a message that never came. If this was really Master¡¯s doing, then he¡¯s inexplicably crafty! ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s eat first. Need to replenish my energy for the battle ahead.¡± Qin Youxuan has never been one to brood over problems. Given the huge favor someone did for her, one that couldn¡¯t be repaid with money alone, she couldn¡¯t just move on without knowing the truth. Just wait!
With that thought in mind, Qin Youxuan calmed down, rose from the couch, and brushed her long hair back. She stepped out of the room. ¡°Miss, dinner is ready! Pleasee and eat!¡± The butler smiled at the sight of Qin Youxuan entering the dining room, hurriedly inviting her to sit. ¡°Thank you, butler.¡± Qin Youxuan responded with a grateful smile, yet her eyes secretly scanned everyone in the dining room. Her father sat at the head of the table with a poker face, showing no emotions. Jin Lan sitting beside him, though silent, had her ring eyes fixed on Qin Youxuan, almost as if they would pop out of her head. She clenched her napkin resentfully, it seemed like the napkin in her hand was about to surrender to her grip¡­ ¡°I suddenly feel like I could eat a whole cow!¡± Qin Youxuan chuckled, in high spirits, she said as she pulled up a chair and confidently took her seat. With Jin Chenye absence in the dining room, even Jin Lan¡¯s pretentious arrogance dimmed. Seeing her despondent, yet silent demeanor, Qin Youxuan felt indescribably thrilled! Upon recalling the scene where Jin Lan nearly pushed her into oing traffic earlier that day, Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat as she shot Lan a nce.
She said unhurriedly, ¡°Dad, there¡¯s something I think I should tell you first¡­¡± ¡°Mo, why aren¡¯t we starting the meal yet? I¡¯m starving.¡± Sensing Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression, Jin Lan felt uneasy and abruptly interrupted her. ¡°I¡¯ll have them serve the food immediately.¡± The butler, waiting at the side, heard her words and, thinking Jin Lan was reprimanding the servants for their inefficiency, hurriedly responded and went to make preparations. Once the butler left, Qin Mo slowly turned his head, nced at Jin Lan¡¯s worried face, then shifted his gaze to Qin Youxuan. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Go ahead and tell me.¡± His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, he disyed no panic over the sharp drop in the stock price of the Qin Group. Or at least, he didn¡¯t show it in front of his own daughter. Qin Youxuan fiddled with the napkin in front of her, grinning, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not a big deal. I just want to remind dad to keep an eye on the cats and dogs around you. They¡¯re not capable of anything, yet they¡¯re full of malicious intent. If not for my good luck today, you just might be making offerings to my spirit at this meal!¡± Chapter 121: The One Who Speaks First Loses Chapter 121: The One Who Speaks First Loses
Trantor:549690339 Qin Mo stunned for a while, looking towards Jin Lan. ¡°Bang¡±
Jin Lan¡¯s hand shivered, knocking over the te in front of her. The te fell to the ground, making a crisp sound. With this, she essentially confessed without being asked. ¡°Master, dinner is ready,¡± announced the butler who was carrying dishes out of the kitchen. Seeing the scene, he knew he hade out at a wrong time, so he quickly ordered the staff to put down the dishes and quickly went downstairs. ¡°Mo¡­¡± ¡°Alright, don¡¯t say anything, let¡¯s eat,¡± Qin Mo said nonchntly, ncing at Jin Lan. The warning in his eyes was very obvious. After thinking for a while, he added, ¡°I only have a son, Ye¡¯er, and simrly, only a daughter. They are all my flesh and blood. You can fight, but only I can discipline my child, Qin Mo¡¯s daughter.¡± Jin Lan remained silent, but her eyes were red. Looking at her tearful appearance, it was difficult to tell whether she was truly heartbroken or just pretending, but she looked pitiful enough. Her son was not around, and her own man refused to take her side. All she was left with was resentment. ¡°Let¡¯s eat, don¡¯t start a fight every time we sit down for dinner. It¡¯s not even feeling like a home,¡± Qin Mo scolded coldly, then he looked at Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan pouted, picked up her cutlery, and started eating.
She looked up at Qin Mo a few times during the meal, but her father seemed as if nothing had happened. Except for the residual anger on his face after scolding Jin Lan, nothing seemed amiss. As if there was no problem at Qin Group, and he didn¡¯t even know what Qin Youxuan had said in front of the reporters. Everything was so unusual, too unusual! ¡°Gurgle Gurgle¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t eaten properly for a day, she was starving. She picked up the soup bowl and drank it all at once. After putting down the bowl, she smacked her lips satisfyingly. ¡°I¡¯m full,¡± Qin Youxuan wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin, ced it down elegantly, and nced at Jin Lan who couldn¡¯t eat anything. Her appetite today was twice as big as usual, she even drank two bowls of soup. ¡°Once you¡¯re full,e to the study room with me.¡± Qin Mo nced at her and said indifferently. He got up first and headed to the study room. Qin Youxuan blinked her beautiful cat-like eyes, roughly guessing what was going on. She slowly got up, nced at Jin Lan who was furious but dared not speak, and smirked. She pulled the chair elegantly, following Qin Mo¡¯s steps.
Inside the study room. A minimalist solid wood desk was ced in the most prominent position, and arge bookshelf upied half of the study room. Therge floor-to-ceiling window offered a clear view of the city lights outside the window. The curtains fluttered with the breeze¡­ Qin Mo stood with his hands on his back, in front of the window, silent for a while, leaving Qin Youxuan standing behind him. Qin Youxuan was not in a hurry, she just stood quietly. In a negotiation, whoever speaks first loses. Only if one can keep calm, can they probe the bottom line of the other party. This principle was something she had learned when she was young, with Qin Mo teaching her on hisp. In a blink of an eye, she was applying it to him. How ironic. ¡°Did you cause the issue at Qin Group?¡±
After an unknown amount of time, Qin Mo¡¯s deep voice faintly reached Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears. Qin Youxuan stiffened, straightening her back, ¡°Yes, but it¡¯s you, Dad, who taught me to fight for what I want.¡± Chapter 122: Gradually Sinking Deeper and Deeper Chapter 122: Gradually Sinking Deeper and Deeper
Trantor:549690339 She had never intended to deceive anyone. Just as she had told Jin Lan, she, Qin Youxuan, always acted openly and honestly. Even when it came to iming property, she did it openly and honestly. ¡°I underestimated you.¡± Qin Mo raised an eyebrow and slowly turned around.
With his hands still tied behind his back, his dark eyes nced at Qin Youxuan, ¡°Now, tell me what you want.¡± ¡°To enter thepany as the heir of Qin Group.¡± ¡°Is that all?¡± Qin Mo did not rush to agree, but gave her a deep look, took a step towards the desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down. The identity of an heir was, strictly speaking, an empty promise. After all, the final ownership of Qin Group still depended on his words. ¡°Sit down.¡± With his eyes, Qin Mo motioned to the chair in front of him. Qin Youxuan did not move but narrowed her eyes, raised her head, ¡°Not just that, I also want the 5% share in your hands as a condition of helping Qin Group through the crisis.¡± ¡°My shares?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s pupils tightened as he nced at his neglected daughter, ¡°If I remember correctly, your mother has left you a 15% stake.¡± With an additional 5% from his shares, Qin Youxuan would hold a high total of 20%. With that, she might actually be thergest shareholder of Qin Group. ¡°You could say these shares were given by my mother. As my father, wouldn¡¯t it be reasonable for you to give me a little too?¡± She was even asking for 15% now!
Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes and smiled brilliantly. Looking at Qin Mo¡¯s darkening face, she calmly waited for his answer. ¡°Was what you said to the media true?¡± ¡°If you mean getting the Qin Group through the crisis, then yes.¡± Qin Youxuan responded with a faint smile, her face full of confidence. Whether or not she had confidence was not important, what mattered was that Master said there was a way, so there must be a way. Qin Youxuan did not even realize that she had uncritically epted Dan Hanjie¡¯s words without even verifying them. For someone of her personality, this was extremely abnormal. ¡°Alright, I agree.¡± After hesitating for a while, Qin Mo gave in reluctantly. No matter who won or lost in this internal fight, it would be his own Qin Group that would get dragged down. The best solution was to stop before things got out of hand. Undoubtedly, Qin Youxuan currently had the upper hand in both influence and initiative. Now was the best time for her to enter thepany as the heir and proactively resolve the current crisis facing Qin Group.
¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be waiting for the transfer of shares from my father.¡± Qin Youxuan nodded with a gleeful smile, not saying anything more, she turned around and walked out. Ever since her mother¡¯s death, she no longer had anything else to say to this so-called father of hers. How sad. ¡°Xuan, no matter what, Ye¡¯er is still your brother.¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to touch the doorknob, the voice behind her made her fingers pause. Qin Youxuan narrowed her eyes, pulled open the door forcefully, and sneered, ¡°Every time I dream at midnight, I thank you for giving me such a good brother. I believe my mother in heaven does too.¡± ¡°Bang¡± She mmed the door heavily and left without looking back. As soon as she returned to her own room, she threw herself onto the big bed. Before she could even recover from the negotiation, she noticed her phone vibrating vigorously on the sofa and immediately jumped off the bed, rushing towards it. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡±
Chapter 123: No rush, I am very patient Chapter 123: No rush, I am very patient
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan clung to her phone and threw herself onto the sofa. ¡°You seem so excited, apparently you miss me a lot.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice sounded a bitzy.
Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t see his face, but an image of his haughty, raised eyebrow shed in her mind, making her purse her lips. ¡°Yes, I miss you very much¡­ wondering when you donated such arge sum of money on my behalf, I had no idea.¡± Qin Youxuan murmured. Dan Hanjie¡¯s chest tightened, at her words, he was unexpectedly at a loss for words. After a moment, he smirked coldly, ¡°You¡¯re not as dumb as you look, you figured it out.¡± ¡°Was it really you?¡± Qin Youxuan excitedly sat upright from the sofa, pulled her legs up, hugging her phone nervously, ¡°I need to rify, I appreciate your help, but I don¡¯t have the funds to pay you back!¡± She couldn¡¯t pay him back even if all she had were sold. Qin Youxuan winced at the thought of the donation made in her name. ¡°¡­Did I ever ask you to pay me back?¡± Dan Hanjie was frustrated, his voice unintentionally turned cold. She couldn¡¯t see his furrowed brow, but she certainly felt his anger. ¡°I was just worried, I really can¡¯t pay you back, and I never intended to owe you this much¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice grew softer and softer, scratching her head in embarrassment. Remembering that Dan Hanjie couldn¡¯t see her, she made a funny face at her phone. ¡°By the way, my dad has agreed to let me work at thepany, and he has given me five percent of the shares, what should I do next?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression tensed as she brought up serious matters.
¡°You should be able to find those factory workers, right? Someone needs to take responsibility for this issue, or the reputation of Qin Group will be ruined.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, are you listening?¡± After speaking for a while without a response, she bit her lip and asked. About to put down the phone, she then heard his sexy voice say, ¡°I¡¯ll handle it.¡± ¡°¡­Then what should I do?¡± Qin Youxuan asked without thinking. ¡°Clean yourself up and get into my bed.¡± Dan Hanjie responded without hesitation. What was she thinking, asking such a silly question? Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened, and she stammered, ¡°Well, I haven¡¯t formally joined Qin Group yet, so I haven¡¯t reached the goal, I¡¯m sorry, Mr. Jie, but you may have to wait a bit longer.¡± ¡°No rush. I have plenty of patience.¡± Dan Hanjie replied evenly, then kept silent. ¡°What are you doing?¡± His reaction was a bit strange, so Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask. As soon as she asked, she realized she was prying and quickly exined, ¡°I just texted you and there was no reply.¡± ¡°The quarterly summary meeting of the group.¡±
Quarterly summary¡­ That must involve many people, all being key members¡­ ¡°Is the meeting over now?¡± It should have ended, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have time to call her back. ¡°Um,¡± Dan Hanjie hummed lightly without giving Qin Youxuan a chance to respond, then added, ¡°Currently, I¡¯m in a discussion meeting with internal management.¡± ¡°Pfft¡± Qin Youxuan almost choked on her own saliva and started coughing. After a while, she finally asked with a flushed face, ¡°Then how can you still talk on the phone with me?¡± Chapter 124: Not Accepting Verbal Thanks Chapter 124: Not epting Verbal Thanks
Trantor:549690339 Moreover, they were discussing such a candid topic ¡­ ¡°I paused the meeting,¡± Dan Hanjie responded nonchntly.
Paused ¡­ In Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind, she automatically pictured a room full of people sitting below, looking eagerly at him while Dan Hanjie was chatting with her on the phone. They talked about such thought-provoking subjects¡­ Qin Youxuan gave a shudder, ¡°Well, you¡¯re busy. I won¡¯t disturb you. Goodbye!¡± After speaking, she quickly hung up the phone, tossed it onto the sofa and burrowed into the couch, covering her face with her hands. Dan Hanjie ¡­ Repeating this name in her heart, she looked at the brightly lit ceiling through her fingers, unable to regain her senses for a while. Ever since meeting him, it seems that her life began to change. In just half a month, she transformed from a universally scorned nightclub girl to a respectable and kind individual. Even her long-cherished goal of entering the Qin Group was about to be achieved¡­ Qin Youxuan rolled over,y down on the couch, and grabbed her phone.
She stared at the word ¡®Big Devil¡¯ in her contacts list for a while before stretching out her white finger and typing ¡°Thank you¡± and sending it. ¡°Ding ding¡± The reply came very quickly. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart leapt as she swiped open the phone screen. What caught her eye was an extremely arrogant sentence from Dan Hanjie. ¡°I don¡¯t ept verbal thanks.¡± He just wants me to sleep with him, right? If that¡¯s the case, fine! If he pushes me too far, I¡¯ll exhaust him in bed! Qin Youxuan thought viciously, as she pressed the phone in her palm, closed her eyes, andy down face first on the couch. As she thought about it, she fell asleep unknowingly¡­ As soon as day broke, Qin Youxuan was awakened by the voice of the butler. ¡°So early, is there something going on?¡± Qin Youxuan, half awake, walked to the door, opened it and looked at the joyous face of the butler, asked in confusion. ¡°Miss, why are you still sleeping at this hour?¡±
¡°I¡¯m currently unemployed. If I don¡¯t sleep, what am I supposed to do this early in the morning?¡± Qin Youxuan turned around and saw that the desk clock was only at half past seven. It was indeed very early. ¡°Who says you have nothing to do? Miss, the master went to thepany early in the morning and told me to remind you to find him in his office before eight. It¡¯s already half past seven, if you don¡¯t start now, you¡¯ll bete!¡± The butler looked anxious, and seeing Qin Youxuan standing there stunned, couldn¡¯t help but give her a push. ¡°Miss, what happened to you?¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll get ready now!¡± Once Qin Youxuan came back to her senses, she immediately shut the door and started changing clothes swiftly. How could she forget that today she would officially join the Qin Group. From now on, she would be the rightful Miss Qin, the heiress of Qin Group. Qin Youxuan got herself ready very quickly. In her white professional suit, her perfect figure was extremely charming yet efficient. Her long curled hair was tied back, neat and revealing a woman¡¯s charm. Every move she made was breathtaking. She picked up her handbag, put on her high heels, and strode out. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t drive or take a cab, but directly had the driver drop her off at the office building of Qin Group.
The moment she opened the car door, arge group of reporters gathered around. ¡°Miss Qin, your appearance here, does it mean you n to officially join the Qin Group?¡± Chapter 125: Ambiguity Has Greater News Value Chapter 125: Ambiguity Has Greater News Value
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Qin Group is in a crisis now. Do you already have a solution? Can you reveal it to us?¡± ¡°Miss Qin¡­¡±
As soon as the reporters saw Qin Youxuan, they were all excited, throwing questions at her continuously without any break. This time, Qin Youxuan broke her usual practice. She did not answer any questions from the reporters, but instead walked straight into thepany with the help of security. Some things are more newsworthy when they¡¯re left unclear. Ning Yanan, the renowned reporter, was the one who taught Qin Youxuan this concept, and she applies it well. ¡°Is my dad in?¡± Qin Youxuan removed her sunsses and politely knocked on the reception desk. ¡°Miss, Mr. Qin is in his office, thest one straight down.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± After tossing her sunsses into her bag, Qin Youxuan chuckled and nodded, picked up her bag, and then strode into Qin Mo¡¯s office. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Take a seat.¡± Qin Mo sat at his desk, looking through the day¡¯s newspaper. By his side stood the Qin family¡¯s indispensable attorney, Tang Nian. ¡°Good morning, Mr. Tang.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, and then she greeted him graciously. ¡°Good morning.¡± A rare smile appeared on Tang Nian¡¯s always formal face.
He was indeed somewhat more amiable toward Qin Youxuan than others. ¡°Mr. Qin, the prepared stock transfer contract is ready.¡± Once Qin Youxuan arrived, Tang Nian immediately pulled out a document from his briefcase. ¡°Give it to her. If she has no problem with it, she can sign it.¡± Qin Mo nced at the stock transfer contract in Tang Nian¡¯s hands, and with a twinkle in his eyes, he gestured to Qin Youxuan. ¡°Yes.¡± Tang Nian changed direction and directly approached Qin Youxuan, ¡°This covers 5% of Qin Group¡¯s stocks. As long as you sign and get it notarized, they will be officially transferred to your name.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as she received the document and began to examine it closely. ¡°Dad, you can sign it.¡± Only after confirming that there were no issues with the document did Qin Youxuan pick up the pen and hand it to Qin Mo. Qin Mo didn¡¯t take the pen from her hand, but took out a fountain pen from his jacket pocket instead. His firm handwriting flowed across the paper, and a few secondster, he closed the pen and tossed it aside. ¡°Tell me now, how you n to save Qin Group?¡± ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t need to be so resentful. I¡¯m just getting what¡¯s rightfully mine. As for the Qin Group, I am now thergest shareholder after you, so how could I let my ownpany go bankrupt?¡± Qin Youxuan saw Qin Mo¡¯s discontent, but she just smiled generously to hide the loneliness in her eyes. Her own father, even when giving her a small portion of shares, was so reluctant. If she didn¡¯t fight for what she deserves, would she end up with nothing?
¡°Buzz, buzz¡± While the atmosphere was tense, Qin Youxuan¡¯s cellphone in her bag suddenly rang. After ncing at the caller ID, Qin Youxuan stepped aside to answer the call. After a while, she returned to Qin Mo¡¯s side, smiled brilliantly and said, ¡°Congrattions, Dad. The contractor responsible for Qin Group¡¯s shipments to Yongsheng Technology has voluntarily surrendered, and he¡¯s willing to take full responsibility. Yongsheng Technology has agreed to a settlement.¡± ¡°¡­It¡¯s all solved?¡± Qin Mo paused and looked up at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Yes, everything¡¯s been resolved. I will now go to Yongsheng Technology to negotiate with their CEO about the next steps, including handling this batch of goods. Once a solution is reached, we will officially hold a press conference.¡± Chapter 126: What I Want is You Chapter 126: What I Want is You
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan smiled slightly, picked up the signed contract from the desk, and handed it to Tang Nian, ¡°Mr. Tang, I¡¯ll leave the rest of the procedures to you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Tang Nian took over the equity transfer document from her, retreated respectfully to the side.
Only then did Qin Youxuan rx and left the office inrge strides. ¡°Buzz¡± Her phone suddenly rang. Qin Youxuan nced at the caller ID and quickly answered, ¡°I was just about to call you. The contractor who received Qin Group¡¯s goods has turned himself in. I am about to negotiate a settlement with Yongsheng Technology now. The crisis of the Qin Group is basically resolved.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was as indifferent as ever. However, hearing her joyfulughter, his lips unconsciously curled up a little. ¡°Yongsheng Technology has been notified and will fully cooperate with your demands and help whitewash Qin Group.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, thank you!¡± ¡°You should know, that¡¯s not what I want.¡± Qin Youxuan awkwardly touched her nose. For some reason, she was not angry at being teased every time she heard him say this, but she felt a chill down her spine. Think about it, what man would go so far to make a woman sleep by his side, only to purely chat underneath the covers? Either shecked charm, or there was something wrong with him!
For a perfect man like Dan Hanjie, how many women couldn¡¯t wait to roll in his bed, yet he rarely had any scandalous affairs. Could there be some hidden problem? As Qin Youxuan thought vigorously, a sudden chill passed through her body. ¡°Speak up!¡± Not hearing a response, Dan Hanjie growled grumpily. What a terrible temper. Even if there are no hidden problems, women can¡¯t stand his cold demeanor! ¡°Bad signal, nothing else, I¡¯m hanging up now. We¡¯ll talk after a press conference!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand trembled, quickly hung up the phone, afraid that the Big Devil wouldmand her presence. ¡°Beep beep¡± Just when she was about to put her phone into her bag, a text message alert sounded. Qin Youxuan opened the message with trembling fingers, nearly dropping her phone. [Tomorrow at nine o¡¯clock, Yujing Vi.] ¡°Damned jerk, why are you so impatient?¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, shaking her phone, wishing she could throw it away. Her cat-like eyes blinked, quickly typing a message, [I have to convene a shareholders¡¯ meeting tomorrow to report on the crisis and formally announce my session.]
Qin Youxuan thought for a moment but didn¡¯t say she was busy. But with such big matters at hand, the oue was quite clear! ¡°Beep beep¡± The phone quickly vibrated with a response. Qin Youxuan eagerly opened the message, only to be stunned. The reply was concise: [Ok]. Ok what? She didn¡¯t understand, did Dan Hanjie understand her rejection, or did he not? ¡°To ask or not to ask?¡± Qin Youxuan pulled her hair, looking as if she was about to go crazy. ¡°Xuan¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was debating whether to ask Dan Hanjie, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Jin Chenye approaching and stiffened. Pushing aside her dilemma, Qin Youxuan quickly put her phone away, automatically switching to a battle-ready mode and lifted her head elegantly, ¡°What a coincidence.¡±
If she had juste out of her father¡¯s office to run into him, wasn¡¯t it meant to be a coincidence? ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for you here the whole time.¡± Chapter 127: Completely Despised Chapter 127: Completely Despised
Trantor:549690339 Jin Chenye¡¯s lips curved warmly, answering without a change in expression. Qin Youxuan was taken aback, meeting his gaze, ¡°Are you an idiot?¡±
The words slipped out without thinking. She had just voiced her thoughts. She had gone to great lengths to make trouble for the Qin Group, with the clear intention of overthrowing him and taking his ce. But aside from the day when Jin Chenye had spoken a barrage of iprehensible words to her, he hadn¡¯t made any other moves. She hadn¡¯t seen him at the Qin family mansion for two days now. Upon this thought, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but take another look at him. In two days, he seemed to have not changed at all. That handsome face was always graced by a gentle smile. She had once assumed he was just good-natured, but now she realized that his smiles always carried a hint of distance, inscrutable to anyone¡­ ¡°I heard that the crisis with the Qin Group has been resolved, you did very well.¡± Jin Chenye said with a faintugh, his voice as calm as ever. ¡°You waited here for me just to say that?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes shed, her eyebrows furrowing. ¡°You¡¯ve just joined thepany. If you encounter anything you don¡¯t understand, you can consult my¡­ assistant. He¡¯s an experienced business management expert.¡± Jin Chenye hesitated for a second before speaking. ¡°Is that what you wanted to say to me?¡± Qin Youxuan raised an eyebrow, her voice growing louder.
¡°Jin Chenye, are you out of your mind, or can¡¯t you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡± Qin Youxuan tightened her grip on her bag, an inexplicable rage emanating from her. ¡°As I have said, as long as you¡¯re part of this family, I¡¯ll not give you a single day¡¯s peace! For the Qin Group, this was just the first step. Next, I¡¯ll have you and your mother thrown out. Are you sure you want to congratte me now?¡± His praise, far from eliciting any gratitude from her, only fuelled her anger¡ªas if she had just been thoroughly despised! It seemed everything she had painstakingly done was, in his eyes, merely a farce he had deliberately indulged in. ¡°Youxuan, I¡¯ve never been your enemy¡­¡± ¡°Right, not an enemy, but a sworn foe, an irreconcble foe!¡± Qin Youxuan shouted, her defiant eyes ame with rage, wishing she could drag Jin Chenye to hell with her. She couldn¡¯t understand, Jin Lan had killed her mother and destroyed their home, how could Jin Chenye brazenly im they weren¡¯t enemies. Even after she had just set up an entire scene to frame him, he was still smiling and asking if she needed help. What exactly was Jin Chenye thinking? Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, her wide eyes fixed on the man before her for a moment, before her expression suddenly cooled. Without uttering a word, she passed by him.
And entered the elevator without looking back. Jin Chenye lifted his hand as if to stop her, but catching the loathing in her eyes, he paused and let her pass. Turning around, he was just in time to see the closing elevator doors and her cold face. ¡°I have no intention of fighting with you for the Qin Group, why won¡¯t you believe me¡­¡± Jin Chenye brought his hand up to cover his face, hiding the loneliness in his eyes. Ultimately, they couldn¡¯t go back to how things were. On the road. ¡°Miss, your phone is ringing.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, looking up in surprise at her driver. As she registered what he said, she did indeed hear her own phone ringing and sheepishly touched her nose. Chapter 128: It’s Best to Keep a Distance From Him Chapter 128: It¡¯s Best to Keep a Distance From Him Trantor: 549690339 Seeing a call from an unknown number, she momentarily nked out. She hesitated for a few seconds before answering the call. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Miss Qin, this is Yao, Jie has sent me to assist you at Yongsheng Technology for the uing tasks. I am currently at the base of Yongsheng¡¯s headquarters, have you arrived yet?¡± Yao¡¯s respectful voice echoed from the phone. ¡°¡­I¡¯m on my way, but almost there,¡± Qin Youxuan paused momentarily, quickly nced at her location and responded. She was somewhat shell-shocked. Why would Dan Hanjie suddenly send her his assistant, and his right-hand man, Yao, at that? He did not even mention this on the call¡­ ¡°I¡¯ll wait for Miss Qin outside the Yongsheng Technology building.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you for your help,¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes, and politely agreed with Yao about their meeting location, before hanging up. She thought for a long time but still was puzzled¡­ On the other end. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin has left the Qin Group and she¡¯s on her way.¡± Yao immediately called Dan Hanjie after he hung up. ¡°Hmm.¡± Only a monosybic response was heard from the other end before the call was abruptly ended. Yao stared at the darkened screen and recalled the pleasant tone of his boss. That was a lot more cheerfulpared to when he had heard that Miss Qin was meeting Jin Chenye, and then suddenly being sent out to rush her. Yao exhaled and straightened his back, standing upright in front of the Yongsheng Technology building, waiting as per instructions for thete Qin Youxuan. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, there was a traffic jam, did you wait long?¡± Qin Youxuan hurriedly ran out of the car and apologized before Yao could speak. ¡°No problem,¡± responded Yao, expressionless. ¡°I didn¡¯t know Dan Hanjie would suddenly ask you toe here. He didn¡¯t even mention it on the phone¡­¡± Qin Youxuan noticed Yao¡¯s unhappy face, and exined hesitantly. After all, she did arrivete despite him being here to help her. ¡°Miss Qin, I just arrived not long ago too. It¡¯s really alright.¡± Yao suddenly interrupted Qin Youxuan with a corner of his mouth curling up to seem friendlier. He too, did not know that he would be dispatched temporarily. If it weren¡¯t for the sudden news that Jin Chenye was waiting for Miss Qin at Qin Group, there wouldn¡¯t be a need for him to be there today at all. ¡°Miss Qin,¡± Yao thought for a moment before calling out to Qin Youxuan, who was heading inside. ¡°Hmm?¡± ¡°If possible, please keep your distance from Mr. Jin.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Qin Youxuan momentarily froze, unable to understand. ¡°Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked, looking somewhat startled at Yao. After a long while, she realized he had nothing else to say except advising her to keep her distance from Jin Chenye. And he didn¡¯t even bother to exin why. Is it because cold-hearted masters have cold-hearted assistants?! ¡°It¡¯s gettingte, let¡¯s go in.¡± Yao ignored the confusion in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes and picked up his briefcase, walking past her and entering the Yongsheng Technology¡¯s headquarters ahead of her. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t find the chance to ask Yao about his advice, even after they finished discussing business and left together. She had to rush back to the Qin Group to prepare for the press conference and the shareholders¡¯ meeting the next day. By the time Qin Youxuan returned back to the Qin family mansion after finishing her work, she was so tired that she couldn¡¯t even move a finger. She randomly grabbed some pajamas and headed straight to the bathroom. Chapter 129 - 129 Stay Away from Strangers Chapter 129 Stay Away from Strangers Trantor: 549690339 After finishing her shower and returning to the room, Qin Youxuan tossed her bathrobe onto the sofa and dove into her bed covers. Although she was dead tired, her mind suddenly became crystal clear. Especially that text message from Dan Hanjie, it kept floating in her mind. [Tomorrow at nine in the evening, Yujing Vi] And Yao¡¯s inexplicably mysterious warning¡­ ¡°Can¡¯t he just speak directly, what¡¯s with the riddles!¡± Qin Youxuan rolled over, wrapped herself up in her nket and grumbled into her covers. She¡¯d rather memorize a whole book of detailed legal statutes than ponder over a question that was seemingly impossible to solve. ¡°Master, it¡¯s getting up time, if you love getting up or not¡­ Master, it¡¯s getting up time, if you love getting up or not¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, who had suffered from insomnia and only fell asleep in the middle of the night, sat up straight on time the next day with a pair of panda eyes and mmed her rm clock off. ¡°Why do you keep yelling if I love getting up or not? Why am I so sleepy, ahhh!¡± Qin Youxuan held her face in her hands, and the thought of the unsolved problem fromst night made her extremely grumpy after waking up. ¡°I can¡¯t take it, I need to sleep a bit more!¡± Qin Youxuan felt her head splitting, her cat-like eyes blinked and she pulled the nket over herself andid back down. ¡°Buzz buzz¡± When the cell phone rang, Qin Youxuan was still nestled in her nket. She struggled to stretch out her hand to grab it, and on glimpsing the time on the screen, her sleepiness instantly evaporated. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m on the way to the office now, I¡¯ll definitely be there within half an hour, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t bete!¡± Qin Youxuan tossed the phone and swiftly bolted out of bed and into the bathroom. She got herself ready at lightning speed, quickly grabbed her bag, and dashed out of the Qin family mansion. As soon as she got in the car, she immediately dialed Ning Yanan¡¯s number, ¡°Yaya, I¡¯m on the first national highway right now, near my house, heading to Qin Group. Is there any shortcut that isn¡¯t on the GPS?¡± As an entertainment journalist, Ning Yanan was nicknamed ¡°Fico City Live Traffic Map¡±. If you didn¡¯t know the way, she could help you figure it out instantly! ¡°What? The shareholders meeting of Qin Group is less than half an hour away and you¡¯re just leaving now? Mydy, you¡¯re not doing a great job at pretension. I came early in the morning with my video camera waiting for the exclusive news. If you embarrass me, I¡¯ll strangle you¡­¡± After a bout of angry shouting, Ning Yanan didn¡¯t bother to inquire about why Qin Youxuan overslept and quickly informed her about all the shortcuts she knew. ¡°Alright, I got it, I¡¯ll rush over right away¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart lifted, and she quickly turned her car around, driving onto a small road adjacent to the main road. ¡°Xuan, shortcuts are usually through remote roads, be careful!¡± ¡°I got it!¡± Qin Youxuan ended the call, removed her Bluetooth, and focused on driving. Following the route Ning Yanan had given, she soon took a shortcut through a narrow tunnel. ¡°Whoosh¡± The car stopped steadily in the tunnel, Qin Youxuan turned on the headlights, and was suddenly taken aback by therge truck parked in front of her. Before she had a chance to back up, another car entered from behind, blocking her retreat. Qin Youxuan felt a jolt of fear, a sense of foreboding spreading throughout her body¡­ Dan Group¡¯s Building. In the post-modern CEO¡¯s office, a tall figure stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window. Dan Hanjie held a cigarette between his slender fingers, faint white smoke curled around his enchanting face, his alluring eyes cold and ruthless, he exuded an aura that warned people to keep their distance. Chapter 130: A Woman’s Phone Call Chapter 130: A Woman¡¯s Phone Call
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Beep¡± The automated television shes a picture.
Dan Hanjie slowly turns around, catching a glimpse of the live broadcast connected to Qin group. His eyes glint slightly. He steps forward, stubs out his cigarette in the ashtray, and sits in the leather office chair. His long legs are casually crossed, one hand supporting his chin, he raises his eyebrows looking at the television. ¡°¡­ What you see now is the shareholders¡¯ meeting about to be called by Qin Group following a major blow to its corporate reputation. The person we will interview next is the president of Qin Group, Mr. Qin Mo¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stares emotionlessly at the bustling picture, where arge crowd of journalists are blocking Qin Mo outside the Qin building. The atmosphere on the scene is even more heated than the day the scandal broke out. Almost everyone is waiting to see how Qin Group will weather this crisis, and Qin Youxuan, who is undoubtedly the focus of this shareholder meeting as the person in charge of crisis management. Dan Hanjie squints his eyes, nces at the crowds outside the Qin building, raises his head, looks at the time on his hand, and presses the inte. ¡°Come in.¡± Just as his words were spoken, the door of the president¡¯s office was pushed open from the outside. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao respectfully approaches his desk.
¡°Make a call for her.¡± Yao stutters, looking rather baffled. Mr. Jie didn¡¯t mention any name. Who was he supposed to call? A glint shes across Yao¡¯s eyes as he catches sight of the news on the television and Qin Mo, surrounded by the media, finally extracting himself¡­ a light bulb goes off in his head. ¡°I understand.¡± Yao quickly walks to the side and dials Qin Youxuan¡¯s number. Less than half a minuteter, Yao turns around, somewhat surprised, ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin¡¯s phone is turned off.¡± ¡°Shut down?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tighten, reflecting a hint of danger. Looking towards the front of the Qin building, where a certain figure still hasn¡¯t appeared, his fingers on the desktop slowly tighten, his thin lips curve into a dangerous arc. ¡°Call the telmunicationspany and find out who she contactedst.¡± ¡°Yes.¡±
Yao contemted for a moment, guessing that something might have happened. He didn¡¯t dare to ask more questions and quickly contacted the telpany from the side. It didn¡¯t take long to find out who Qin Youxuan¡¯sst contact was. ¡°Mr. Jie, it was a woman¡¯s call, not an untraceable number. The ID registered to the number is named Ning Yanan.¡± ¡°Mr¡­ Mr. Jie?¡± Ning Yanan felt like she must be dreaming and unconsciously slipped into a trance as she heard the voice over the phone. To make sure it wasn¡¯t her illusion, she moved the phone away, the disy indeed showed an ongoing call. She couldn¡¯t help but pinch her thigh, grimacing in pain. Finally reassured that she wasn¡¯t dreaming, and that Dan Hanjie truly called her, she hastily stuffed the microphone in her hand into her colleague¡¯s embrace and escaped to a corner with her phone. ¡°Mr¡­ Mr. Jie, what are your orders? Just give the word, I will forge ahead through fire and water at any cost¡­¡± ¡°What was thest thing Qin Youxuan said to you?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy voice from the other end of the phone was chilling. Ning Yanan subconsciously shivered. ¡°Xuan¡­ Xuan¡­¡± Ning Yanan was stumped and murmured uncertainly.
¡°Mr. Jie, why would you call me if you¡¯re looking for Xuan?¡± ¡°Her phone is off, and she didn¡¯t go to Qin Group. Your call was thest one listed on her phone¡¯s record. Right now, repeat her words to me, word for word!¡± Chapter 131: A Place Where You Can’t See Your Hand in Front of Your Face Chapter 131: A ce Where You Can¡¯t See Your Hand in Front of Your Face
Trantor:549690339 ¡°¡­The phone is turned off.¡± It took Ning Yanan three seconds toe back to reality, her eyes wide like brass bells. Today of all days, a really important meeting. Apart from beingte, how could Qin Youxuan have her phone turned off?
Thinking back to theirtest call, Ning Yanan sensed something was off, she repeated the directions she had given to Qin Youxuan without asking further questions. Wrapping up, she added, ¡°Xuan is assertive, but certainly not a bad person. She generally doesn¡¯t fall out with people. If she is in danger, the likely culprits would be people from the Qin Family!¡± Actually, she wanted to mention Jin Lan, but given where she stands in Dan Hanjie¡¯s rtionship with Qin Youxuan, she had to warn him with reservation. ¡°Beep beep¡­¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the phone was hung up. ¡°It must be Mr. Jie, even hanging up the phone so suave!¡± Ning Yanan clicked her tongue, but as the thought crossed her mind again that Qin Youxuan had gone missing, she shivered. She handed over the work she had at the time to her colleagues and immediately delved into the Qin Group, searching floor by floor. She harbored the faint hope that maybe Qin Youxuan arrived but didn¡¯t go through the main entrance in order to avoid media. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve already sent someone to check. Miss Qin¡¯s car is parked not far from the tunnel, but there¡¯s no one in the car. We can confirm that Miss Qin has disappeared.¡± Yao walked into Dan Hanjie¡¯s office with a serious face. ¡°Keep looking, pinpoint her location as soon as possible, and send it to me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s brow furrowed darkly. He stood up abruptly from his chair, grabbed his suit jacket, and made his way out. Yao stood frozen in ce. By the time he snapped out of his daze, Dan Hanjie had disappeared from sight.
He blinked, bewildered. He had been by Mr. Jie¡¯s side for so many years and hadn¡¯t seen him this panicked in a long time. Yao shuddered all over and quickly followed him out. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan slowly opened her eyes in a daze. The room was pitch-ck, and the back of her head was vaguely numb and painful. Her petite body tried to move, only to realize that she was tied up like a rice dumpling,pletely immobilized. Recalling the scene before she fainted, her consciousness came rushing back. A shocking idea prated her brain: she had been kidnapped! Damn! Whoever had done this was aiming to kill her with such a heavy blow. Qin Youxuan leaned her head against the wall, rubbed the back of her head, and gasped in pain. Struggling to open her eyes, she scanned this pitch-ck ce.
Darkness, endless darkness. She could see nothing and hear nothing. In the peaceful space, it seemed as if her breath was the only sound. Where was this? Qin Youxuan shrank back, the closed darkness instantly creating fear in her mind. There was already tape over her mouth. She couldn¡¯t even call for help. She shuffled her small bottom, and her restricted hands behind her back, after a while of feeling around, only touched a cold surface. Upon closer inspection, it was like a wall but not quite. What the hell was this? Qin Youxuan took several deep breaths to calm herself down, then lifted her bound hands with all her strength. After a good while of feeling around, she realized it might be a partition of a makeshift room. After hesitating for a few seconds, she rotated her body and rubbed up and down the board, and finally with despair, she confirmed that her phone had been taken away. As her heart sank, a shrill male voice reached her ears.
¡°Big bro, rest assured, this ce is safe. Normally, not even cats or dogse here, let alone people¡­¡± Chapter 132: Fainting at the Sight of Women Chapter 132: Fainting at the Sight of Women
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Click¡± The sound of the lock being opened.
A blinding light prated in from the outside, causing Qin Youxuan to squint. The next second, she quickly assessed the kidnapper in front of her. Two men entered, one tall and one short. They both wore clown masks, making it impossible to see their faces clearly. However, their sneaky eyes were undeniably creepy. They were carrying several food containers. It seemed as though they had just returned after buying some food. ¡°Oh, the beauty is awake? Don¡¯t panic. We¡¯re merely after money. Someone asked us to take you out for a bit of fun, and once we get the cash, we will take good care of you!¡± The man in the lead put down the food containers, his lewd gaze incessantly sweeping over Qin Youxuan¡¯s appealing figure. Without a doubt, Qin Youxuan understood what he meant when he said ¡®take good care of you.¡¯ She unconsciously shivered in fear. Watching as the two kidnappers entered the room one after the other, her mind started to work swiftly. In that instant, she couldn¡¯t see clearly but vaguely noticed what seemed to be a patch of grass outside. Their makeshift dwelling seemed to be portable like a cargo container. But she couldn¡¯t discern where exactly this movable container was situated¡­ ¡°Mmm!¡± Qin Youxuan, filled with anxiety to the point of tears, could only make whimpering sounds due to her mouth being taped shut. ¡°Oh, is the beauty also hungry? Do you want to eat something?¡± The shorter kidnapper, seeing Qin Youxuan constantly ncing their way, smirked and taunted her. ¡°Mmm!¡± Qin Youxuan saw an opportunity and nodded vigorously.
Even if she were offered dragon meat, she wouldn¡¯t be able to eat right now, but being able to speak meant opportunity. Her phone had been confiscated, and she was isted in a ce where she couldn¡¯t see what was outside. She had no idea when someone would realize she was missing. She had to find a way to save herself. ¡°Third Brother, quit fooling around. If she calls for help and we get caught because of the trouble she causes, how are you going to lead a carefree life out there?¡± The taller kidnapper quickly kicked the shorter one when he saw him attempting to remove the tape from Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth. ¡°Second Brother, we¡¯re in the middle of nowhere. Who could possibly be here? Just look at this beauty. She¡¯s about to faint from hunger. Let her eat a bit, then we can have our fun!¡± Third Brother said all this with a sly smile, lust clearly visible in his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re such a pushover, getting all dumb the moment you see a woman!¡± The tall kidnapper kicked him again, but this time, he didn¡¯t stop him. ¡°Hehe, Second Brother really gets me. Don¡¯t worry, if she dares to shout, I¡¯ll gag her immediately. I won¡¯t mess things up!¡± Third Brother quickly nodded, managed to appease Second Brother, and then walked over to Qin Youxuan. ¡°Little beauty, you heard us. If you want to eat, be obedient, understand?¡± Third Brother squatted down in front of Qin Youxuan, pinched her chin, and threatened her menacingly. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan promptly nodded, her watery eyes brimming with tears. The fright on her face softened the kidnapper¡¯s heart. ¡°That¡¯s a good girl.¡± Third Brother patted Qin Youxuan¡¯s delicate face and pulled the tape off her mouth. After a few seconds of cautious observation, realizing that Qin Youxuan had no intention of calling for help, he finally stood up, ¡°Come here then. We have one extra meal that was for our boss, but it seems like he won¡¯t be eating. We¡¯ll let you have it!¡± Treat your sister!
You¡¯re carrying some cheap takeaways, and you behave as if you¡¯re carrying treasures? And you¡¯re going to ¡®treat¡¯ her? Qin Youxuan wished she could furiously smash the pig-brained man in front of her! Chapter 133: Pinched His Own Back Purple Chapter 133: Pinched His Own Back Purple
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan stifled a surge of resentment. She showed her weakness with a soft and gentle voice. Her pitiful look tugged at one¡¯s heartstrings. She tried to move her body, but couldn¡¯t. She then looked pitifully at the third guy in front of her, pursed her lips and said, ¡°I can¡¯t move, and you¡¯re both tough men. You don¡¯t need to worry about me escaping. Could you untie me first? After I finish eating, you can tie me up again.¡±
¡°No way! Tearing off the tape was already the limit. Third Brother, don¡¯t let your lust blind you. If it ruins our n, see if our boss won¡¯t deal with you!¡± Before the third guy could say anything, the tall kidnapper spoke up harshly. Immediately, the third guy, who was about to extend his hand, could only awkwardly withdraw it. ¡°Second Brother, you¡¯re too nervous. She¡¯s just a woman. Do you think she can beat us? If she could, how did we manage to tie her up and bring her here?¡± The third guy looked at Qin Youxuan with red eyes, his heart itching. Pfft Just thinking about it made Qin Youxuan frustrated. Damn, how could shorty be so smug? Three big men bullying a weak woman, and he actually seemed proud of his victory? ¡°Since you¡¯re so sympathetic to women, if she can¡¯t eatfortably, why don¡¯t you go feed her? Damn it!¡± The tall kidnapper kicked the table, grabbed the lunchbox, and tossed it to Third Brother. ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯ll feed her. You guys don¡¯t care if she starves, but I do¡­¡± As Third Brother spoke, he had already opened the lunchbox. Sensing that the situation was going awry, Qin Youxuan was frantic. She saw the food being handed to her, pinched herself hard and tears streamed down her cheeks. ¡°Hey, why are you crying? Don¡¯t cry!¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s tears, Third Brother¡¯s hand, which held the lunchbox, trembled. He was at a loss for what to say. He had never seen such a delicate woman, whose skin was so soft that it seemed like water could be squeezed out¡­
Third Brother had no other hobbies except for women. He got into trouble just so he could make some money and spend it on women. Now, there was a very attractive woman in front of him. How could he resist? ¡°The ropes are hurting my hands, I can¡¯t eat¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, and as she spoke, her tears fell even faster. She guessed that her back must be bruised by now. ¡°Second Brother, look at how you¡¯ve tormented this prettydy. Using such thick ropes to bind such a delicate beauty, only you could do such a thing!¡± Third Brother turned Qin Youxuan¡¯s body, pointed at her arm which had turned red due to the tight rope, and quickly untied it. He patted his chest, ¡°I¡¯m the one who untied her. If anything goes wrong, it¡¯s on me.¡± ¡°Third Brother!¡± The tall kidnapper red, his eyes catching a glimpse of Qin Youxuan¡¯s red and slightly swollen arm. Seeing her naive and delicate look, he figured she couldn¡¯t do much harm. After ring at Third Brother for a while, he let it go. ¡°It will be on you if anything goes wrong, and I will deal with you!¡± ¡°No, no, don¡¯t worry, Second Brother. I¡¯ll keep a close eye on her and wait for the boss to sessfully get the money!¡± Third Brother pulled Qin Youxuan, pressing her towards the table. ¡°Sit, and eat well. Don¡¯t try anything funny, or you¡¯ll have to face the consequences!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s response trailed off, a drop or two of tears rolling down her face. She quickly wiped them away.
¡°Both of you, where are we exactly? It¡¯s so eerie here.¡± Qin Youxuan whispered, rubbing her arms. Chapter 134: Who have we actually offended? Chapter 134: Who have we actually offended?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°¡±No more questions, eat when you¡¯re told to eat!¡± The tall kidnapper narrowed his eyes and growled warningly. Qin Youxuan shuddered, her body shaking dramatically, her face showing a terrified expression.
Her small hand shook as she picked up the chopsticks. ¡°Bro, lower your voice, you¡¯re scared the girl shitless!¡± ¡°Wretched boy, you¡¯re going to die because of a woman sooner orter!¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯d be more than happy¡­¡± The third brother replied with a lewd grin, his lustful eyes locked onto Qin Youxuan, making her hair stand on end. Qin Youxuan pretended not to understand, she lowered her head and ate without tasting any vor. After thinking for a moment, she lifted her head. ¡°You two don¡¯t seem to be bad people, so I¡¯m puzzled as to how I have offended you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice began to tremble and she began to sob, herrge watery eyes appeared incredibly vulnerable. ¡°You didn¡¯t offend us, someone just doesn¡¯t want you around. He asked us to take you for a drive and get something from you!¡± The third brotherughed heartily, his gaze on Qin Youxuan became increasingly fervent. ¡°Who is it?¡± Qin Youxuan blurted out, growing anxious. Realizing that she reacted too strongly, she quickly sniffled, ¡°I just can¡¯t understand who I could have offended.¡± In her mind, Qin Youxuan was frantically trying to recall from the time she returned to the country, she had not offended anyone.
Being kidnapped inexplicably right before the Qin Group shareholders meeting¡­ A name came to mind. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened as she stared at the two men in front of her who clearly harbored ill intentions. Jin Lan didn¡¯t want her to enter Qin Group, not just missing the shareholders meeting not enough; he even nned to ruin herpletely using these men¡­ ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have just released your ambiguous photos then, I should¡¯ve directly sent your bedroom-photos to the media, ruining your reputation for good!¡± A phrase popped into her mind, making Qin Youxuan shiver all over. She looked at the two men in front of her as if she had seen a ghost. She was filled with extreme hatred¡­ No, she couldn¡¯t just sit back and wait for her fate to happen. Qin Youxuan¡¯s focus was on the unlocked door. She nced at the room, which had no light fixtures. The only source of light came from the door, which made the kidnappers didn¡¯t lock the door.
¡°I am a little thirsty, do you have any water?¡± Qin Youxuan asked pitifully, her chopsticks paused mid-air. ¡°We didn¡¯t buy any! You ask too much, just eat what you have!¡± ¡°Second brother!¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan shrink her petite body, the third brother couldn¡¯t bear it at heart. ¡°Wait here, I will buy some for you.¡± He grabbed the car keys from the table and rushed out. ¡°Stupid boy, you¡¯re going to die for this!¡± The tall kidnapper grumbled resentfully. The third brother had already run off. Seeing that there was only one person left in the room, Qin Youxuan was secretly delighted, but she kept her face as calm as ever. ¡°This braised pork is quite good, do you want to have a taste?¡± Qin Youxuan gingerly pushed her lunch box forward and asked softly. ¡°You have a sharp eye!¡± The tall kidnapper nced at her and stretched his chopsticks towards her lunch box. ¡°Bang¡± Just when the chopsticks were almost at the box, Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand shook and the lunch box spilled. Unfortunately, the food spilled onto the tall kidnapper, greasy stuff sttering onto his face and clothes, it was disgusting!
¡°You crazy bitch!¡± The tall kidnapper jumped up from his seat like he¡¯d been electrocuted, pping his stained shirt urgently. Chapter 135: It’s not me! Chapter 135: It¡¯s not me!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°You¡¯re the one who¡¯s asking for death!¡± Qin Youxuan waits for the right moment, swings a folding chair, and goes straight down with it. ¡°Bang¡±
The tall kidnapper tilts his head, Qin Youxuan¡¯s folding chair smacks hard onto his shoulder, causing him to howl in pain. Her first strike doesn¡¯t seed, so Qin Youxuan swiftly swings a few more times. But the man manages to block it all with his arm, and with a strong grip, grabs the edge of the chair. ¡°Damn bitch, watch me kill you!¡± The tall kidnapper pulls the chair away fiercely, tossing it aside, rubs his swollen arm, and spits out a mouthful. With his malicious eyes wide open, he looks at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Don¡¯te near me!¡± Qin Youxuan gives a startled gasp, her petite body steps back towards the door, immediately turning to run outside. ¡°Ah¡± Just as Qin Youxuan reaches the door, her hair is pulled from behind. With a hard yank, it feels as if her scalp is being torn off. She stumbles backwards. In a rush, her arm instinctively reaches backwards, only grabbing the smooth mask and being thrown to the ground. In the same instance, the mask on the tall kidnapper¡¯s face falls off.
Seeing the man¡¯s terrifying face, Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skips a beat. In panic, she curls up by the door, clinging tightly to the doorframe. ¡°I was originally nning on sparing your little life, but now that you¡¯ve seen my face, after the bros have had their fun, I¡¯ll just send you on your way!¡± The tall kidnapper narrows his eyes, a ruthless glint crossing through his dark pupils, killing intent surges. He approaches Qin Youxuan step by step, swiftly gripping her wrist. ¡°Bro, I¡¯m back!¡± The voice of the third brother rings out from outside. The tall kidnapper pauses. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly shakes her hand, gathers all her strength to push him. He stumbles back. She turns around and opens the door, ready to run. ¡°Don¡¯t run!¡± The tall kidnapper quickly gets up from the ground. He takes a step forward, stepping on the fast food box on the ground. His oily feet slide, and he violently falls backwards. ¡°Ah¡± ¡°Bang¡±
The back of his head crashes into the corner of the table, and he falls silent. ¡°Ah¡± Qin Youxuan looks at the rapidly emerging blood from the man¡¯s head, her hands instinctively cover her ears as she screams. ¡°Big bro¡­¡± The third brother, a step toote, bursts into the room. Seeing the tall kidnapper lying in a pool of blood, he freezes in shock. The mineral water in his hand falls to the ground with a ¡°pop¡±. ¡°Bro, wake up!¡± The third brother rushes forward, holding the tall kidnapper¡¯s body. The warm blood stains his eyes red. He fiercely turns towards a flustered Qin Youxuan. ¡°It wasn¡¯t me¡­I didn¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Youxuan trembles, witnessing a death before her eyes, leaving her in shock. It takes her a moment to snap back to reality, she opens the door and rushes out. Upon rushing out of the door, she realizes she¡¯s in a secluded suburban area.
The ce she was kept in was a simple, makeshift container. Looking around, she sees dwarf shrubs everywhere, green and shady, with no idea where to go. She steadies herself and looks towards the jeep where the third brother had just hustled off. She makes it to the car and spots the car key still in the ignition. A wave of relief washes over her. She hurriedly opens the door and climbs in. ¡°Ah¡± Just as Qin Youxuan starts the car, her hair is violently pulled, her cor tightens, and she¡¯s yanked out and thrown to the ground. Chapter 136: Is She Going to Die? Chapter 136: Is She Going to Die?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± With eyes burning red, the third brother dragged Qin Youxuan, and strode toward the room. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡±
Seeing him pick up the rope, Qin Youxuan shivered all over and started to struggle violently. But the ruthless man, exerting as much strength as an ox, was immovable to her. Within seconds, she was bound up by the third brother like a stuffed dumpling. ¡°p¡± A vicious p was quicklynded on her face, causing Qin Youxuan to feel dizzy and disoriented. Before she could regain her senses, she saw the third brother setting up the camera and forcefully tearing her coat apart. The sound of fabric tearing echoed especially loudly in the quiet room, and the exposed skin instantly felt cold. The third brother¡¯s brutal ps stun Qin Youxuan. After a while, she only then realized what he intended to do, her eyes widening in terror. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me¡­ don¡¯t touch me¡­ mm!¡± With her mouth sealed with tape, Qin Youxuan could only stare, tears streaming down her face. She¡¯d rather die than endure this humiliation.
Despair hit her like a tsunami. ¡°No!¡± the third brother halted his movement to tear off Qin Youxuan¡¯s blouse. Stepping back, he pped himself harshly while crying, ¡°If I wasn¡¯t so lecherous, so easily seduced by any woman, my second brother wouldn¡¯t be dead. How can I ever indulge myself with women again¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! You cheap woman!¡± The third brother stood upright,nding several more brutal ps on Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan only felt her ears buzzing, her consciousness beginning to blur. ¡°I¡¯m going to kill you, to apany my second brother in death! I¡¯ll use you, to human-sacrifice for my second brother!¡± The third brother stood up from the ground and walked out of the room. The door mmed heavily. Qin Youxuan even heard the sound of the lock clicking into ce. In the pitch-dark room, nothing could be seen, but the thick scent of blood in the air was chilling. Qin Youxuan leant against the wall in a daze. Before she could even celebrate her narrow escape, she caught a whiff of gasoline. Her nerves tensed instantly. Thinking about what the third brother had just said, her pupils widened in horror.
A living sacrifice¡­ Was he nning to burn her alive? Ignoring the pain in her body, Qin Youxuan resisted with all her might. Thick smoke began to pour in from outside the door, and soon, tiny sparks began to spread out quickly¡­ Apanied by a man¡¯s angry roar. ¡°Burn, burn! Burn to death, you cheap woman¡­¡± The mobile container started burning from the outside. The enclosed space was void of any light, and even worse, there was no way out. Soon, the ck smoke filled the entire room. ¡°Cough cough¡± Qin Youxuany on the ground, gasping for air. Her hands and feet were tied up, making movement difficult and due tock of oxygen, her consciousness began to fade.
Before her eyes, faint illusions began to appear. She seemed to see herself as a child¡­ She saw her gentle mother¡­ And many other chaotic scenes. The entire mobile container was engulfed in mes, the raging fire surrounding the small room. Qin Youxuan only felt as if she was on a hot iron sheet. Her whole body was painfully numb. Was she going to die? She couldn¡¯t ept it¡­ She really couldn¡¯t ept it¡­ Qin Youxuan widened her eyes, staring in the direction of the door. How she wished for someone toe and take her away from here. For some reason, in her mind at this moment, the image that shed was of the Big Devil, Dan Hanjie. Chapter 137: Not One Should Be Spared Chapter 137: Not One Should Be Spared
Trantor:549690339 It was ridiculous that they were barely acquaintances, and yet, he noticed she was missing¡­ Qin Youxuan copsed on the ground, quickly losing consciousness.
¡°Boom¡± The door was suddenly kicked open from the outside. Thick smoke billowed in. A group of men dressed in ck somehow had surrounded the movable container. The third man, who was just screaming for revenge, was now pinned to the ground, his eyes wide as he gazed at the man who arrived like a god. ¡°Mr. Jie, it¡¯s too dangerous. We should wait for the rescue team¡­¡± Yao could not finish his sentence, for Dan Hanjie had already darted in, swift as a leopard. Left in shock, Yao clenched his teeth and quickly ordered the arriving people to extinguish the fire. ¡°Qin Youxuan!¡± Dan Hanjie searched the room for a while before he found the unconscious Qin Youxuan amid the thick smoke, lit by the fire¡¯s glow. ¡°Kitty, wake up!¡± After checking her breathing, he let out a breath of relief when he felt her soft exhales.
He untied the ropes binding her hands and feet, scooped her up and ran out. ¡°Boom¡± The container had been burning for a long time. Pieces of the ceiling were falling off and whirling down in a storm of sparks. Despite the darkness, Dan Hanjie managed to stay alert while holding Qin Youxuan. In no time, he reached the door. Just as he was about to exit, an iron te fell from the door frame. Without time to dodge, Dan Hanjie instinctively protected Qin Youxuan, allowing the te to smash against his back. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± With a barely audible grunt, he rushed outside, still holding her. ¡°Everyone needs to move back! The container could explode!¡± Dan Hanjie barely finished speaking when the splitting and crackling noises started behind him. Protecting Qin Youxuan with his own body, he threw himself down to the ground. ¡°Boom¡±
The sealed container exploded into a shower of debris under the towering fire. ¡°Cough¡± Yao spat out the dust from his mouth and got up. Seeing Dan Hanjie still lying on the ground, his eyes focused and he rushed over. ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Only after the fire died down, did Dan Hanjie stand up, holding Qin Youxuan. All this while, he kept her safely wrapped in his arms. ¡°Cough, cough¡­¡± Qin Youxuan coughed lightly, showing signs of regaining consciousness. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­ I must be dreaming¡­¡± Qin Youxuan barely managed to open her catlike eyes to catch a glimpse of the man in front of her before she passed out again. ¡°I wish I were dreaming, having to take care of such a troublesome cat,¡± Dan Hanjie sarcasticallymented. ¡°If I was a minutete, I might only make it for barbecued cat¡­¡± His slender, fair fingers lightly brushed her face. Anger red in his eyes when theynded on the palm print on Qin Youxuan¡¯s pretty face. ¡°Mr. Jie, the police have been alerted. The patrol car should be here soon.¡± Yao couldn¡¯t help but remind everyone after ensuring they were safe.
¡°You stay back and handle this. I want a detailed report on this incident, no stone unturned!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s bewitching eyes narrowed, he kept the youngdy tightly in his arms, his eyes sweeping across the bombing scene. His gaze fell on the third man who was now subdued, his eyes hardened. ¡°Also, I don¡¯t want her involved in whatever happened to the corpse in the container!¡± Yao paused for a second before quickly nodding, ¡°Understood. I know what to do!¡± Only then did Dan Hanjie collect his gaze, holding Qin Youxuan, he said, ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Chapter 138: It Really Wasn’t Me Chapter 138: It Really Wasn¡¯t Me
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan furrowed her brows, wanting to turn over despite the difort, but the intense pain throughout her body caused her to gasp for air. She opened her eyes with some difficulty.
The environment she saw was unfamiliar, leaving her startled. It took Qin Youxuan several moments to gather herself. ¡°Are you awake?¡± From the floor-to-ceiling window, Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure turned slightly and he walked toward her. He gently touched her forehead with hisrge hand, his provocative eyes narrowing slightly, ¡°The fever has finally subsided.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze met his, her bewildered eyes fixated on him for a long time with no reaction. It was as if she couldn¡¯t confirm if he was real or an illusion her mind was conjuring. ¡°Am I dead?¡± Qin Youxuan asked hesitantly. Her voice was as coarse as if it had been scratched over rough stones, creating a fearful, dull sound. Speaking caused her throat to burn with pain. ¡°Considering your state, you might as well be,¡± Dan Hanjie answered, his provocative look softening into a slow smile.
Seeing her dazed state, his irritated mood inexplicably calmed down. His long fingers grazed the singed ends of Qin Youxuan¡¯s hair. He frowned, ¡°Can you remember what happened before you fainted?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, her pupils suddenly tightening. ¡°I assume you remember then?¡± Dan Hanjie asked, fingering his pinky ring. He sat down on the bed, causing it to sag noticeably under his weight. ¡°I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m not dead¡­¡± Qin Youxuan finally came out of her shock, raising her hand to pinch her face, but the contact caused her to grimace in pain. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± ¡°It hurts so much!¡± Not just her face, her entire body hurt when she moved. Her vacant eyes began to regain rity as her memories slowly returned. She abruptly lifted her head, ¡°Did you save me?¡± She vaguely remembered seeing Dan Hanjie¡¯s figure when she was drifting in and out of consciousness. She initially thought she was dreaming, but it seemed he really was¡­
He truly saved her¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart tightened, aplex feeling arose within her. Even though she had reminded herself to stay away from this dangerous man, it was him who saved her time and time again. It was beginning to feel like she owed him more and more¡­ ¡°I didn¡¯t kill that man!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face suddenly paled, she grabbed onto Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand in panic after a moment¡¯s hesitation. ¡°I just wanted to escape, but he wouldn¡¯t let me. I pushed him in haste¡­ but he wasn¡¯t dead then! It was¡­ it was onlyter, he identally fell and then¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes reddened, ¡°Please believe me, it really wasn¡¯t me¡­¡± For some reason, her intuition told her that if even Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t believe her, nobody else would. There were only two people in the room at the time, her and the tall kidnapper. Even though she was a victim, there was a man dead. Even if it was self-defense, she may have overdone it. ¡°I¡¯ll handle this matter. You¡¯ve been unconscious for a long time, you should be looking out for your own life now,¡± Dan Hanjie said, looking at the hand she had ced over his, raising an eyebrow. Only then did Qin Youxuan notice that she was holding on to his arm. Her hand slowly let go but before she could fully pull away, he grabbed her hand.
She looked up at him, taken aback. ¡°Are you scared?¡± Dan Hanjie noticed the sweat on the palm of her hand and his lips curled up into a smile. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t find the words to reply, but she didn¡¯t try to put on a brave face either. After a second¡¯s hesitation, she nodded heavily. She was really scared. Even if she was bold, watching someone die before her eyes would shake anyone. Chapter 139: How did she get so lucky? Chapter 139: How did she get so lucky?
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t say a word, but just pulled her into his embrace with a firm grip on his arm. Qin Youxuan was startled, her body stiffened for a moment. She fidgeted ufortably, pulling at her wound, and gasped in pain.
¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Dan Hanjie reminded her quietly. His arms around her loosened slightly, adjusting their positions so that she could restfortably against him. ¡°Usually you¡¯re so fearless, have you finally learned to be scared?¡± Qin Youxuan pursed her lips, unsure if she was genuinely frightened or if his embrace was just too warm; unexpectedly, she no longer had the energy to struggle. She snuggled up against his chest and wriggled closer, boldly leaning on his shoulder. ¡°Do you know who¡¯s behind this?¡± After a while, when he sensed that she had finally calmed down, Dan Hanjie finally spoke. Qin Youxuan pressed her lips together and did not speak, simply shaking her head faintly. She hesitated for a long time before she spoke, ¡°I don¡¯t have any proof, but I can¡¯t think of anyone else except her.¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking about Jin Lan?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly, his lips curved into a wicked smile, his eyes shed a sinister spark, but it was fleeting. ¡°You know too?¡± Qin Youxuan jerked her head back, brushing against the wound on her cheek, frowned in pain. Her clear cat-like eyes were fixedly staring at Dan Hanjie.
She wanted to see the truth in his eyes. ¡°We¡¯re still investigating. It might take some time to know for sure.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered before he squinted and spoke. ¡°It must be her! No one else but her would want to destroy me that much! The two kidnappers already confessed that someone didn¡¯t want me to attend the Qin Group¡¯s shareholders meeting, so they were paid to take me away, and they even¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, finding it hard to articte the rest. Just thinking about Jin Lan¡¯s detestable attempts to ruin her with men made her tremble with anger. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for my luck, and that I was releasedter, I probably wouldn¡¯t even have a face to return to Qin Group. I can¡¯t think of anyone else who would do such a thing but her!¡± Qin Youxuan clenched her fists in frustration, gripping onto the bed sheets, grinding her teeth in anger. After a long while, she remembered something and turned to look at Dan Hanjie, ¡°What about the Qin Group¡¯s shareholders meeting¡­¡± The day she has been eagerly yearning for passed by just like this. The opportunity that she had waited for so long was missed. She stood up all the shareholders and probably tarnished the positive image that she had worked so hard to cultivate. She didn¡¯t know how the media would cover this¡­
Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, her look suddenly bing deste. ¡°I have already dispatched someone to address the situation, and we didn¡¯t let the media know about your disappearance to avoid affecting Qin Group¡¯s stock price. We released a statement in your name saying that you were invited by Dan Group at thest minute to discuss next quarter¡¯s cooperation.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was neither light nor heavy, yet it sounded like a muffled thunderstorm in Qin Youxuan¡¯s ear. She raised her head abruptly, staring at Dan Hanjie in disbelief. Dan Group¡­ Many people are straining their necks just hoping to catch a glimpse of it. And many others are doing all they can to establish a connection with Dan Group and this man before her¡­ Was she one lucky girl? Those shareholders of Qin Group would probably beughing so hard they couldn¡¯t close their mouths when they heard that she was negotiating a contract with Dan Group, who would even care that she stood someone up. Not only would the media dare not report negatively about her, they might even go out of their way to promote her.
Chapter 140: Where Else Does It Hurt? Chapter 140: Where Else Does It Hurt?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nervously licked her lips, ¡°Why are you helping me so much?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s wicked eyes narrowed, radiating a captivating shine.
Qin Youxuan only wished to p herself hard, to avoid being captivated by his dazzling charm. Dan Hanjie nced at her reaction and smirked satisfactorily. ¡°Although you didn¡¯t get severe burns, you have quite a few bruises. Stay here and rest for now. I will handle everything. You can leave once you have recoveredpletely.¡± ¡°There were three people who kidnapped me. Only the boss went to collect the payment. And then, the one who died¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, remembering the bloody scene, couldn¡¯t help but tighten her lips nervously. ¡°No need to think about that, I¡¯ll handle it.¡± Dan Hanjie stroked her head, released her, and stood up from the side of the bed. He left the room for a while, only to return with an ice pack in his hand. ¡°Come here.¡± Qin Youxuan stared at the ice pack in his hand, momentarily stunned. Meeting his authoritative gaze, she dared not protest and obediently moved to the edge of the bed. ¡°Hiss¡ª-¡± As soon as the ice pack touched her face, Qin Youxuan winced in pain and tried to push his hand away. But upon seeing Dan Hanjie raise his brow, she bit her lip and endured it.
¡°Apply ice first, then some medicine; the swelling will subside faster.¡± Seeing her brows knitted, Dan Hanjie calmly verbalized his instructions. His cool demeanor mysteriously became quite soothing. They were sitting so closely that he could distinctly smell her sweet scent, causing his heart to skip a beat. Thinking of her nearly dying in a fire, Dan Hanjie¡¯s flirtatious eyes darkened, reflecting a dangerous light. Whoever dared touch his woman had to pay the price. ¡°Are we done? My face is numb from the cold.¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her innocent cat-like eyes at the obviously distracted Dan Hanjie and mumbled quietly. Otherwise, she was more likely to be frostbitten than just bruised if he didn¡¯t remove the ice pack soon. Realizing her difort, Dan Hanjie hesitated. Seeing her rigid face, he leisurely removed the ice pack. He threw it onto the bedside table. He firmly held Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin, ¡°Where else does it hurt?¡± Everywhere hurts, but your attention seems to make the pain even worse!
Though resentful, Qin Youxuan kept silent and merely shook her head thoughtfully. Her eyesnded on a ss of water near him and she swallowed. Her throat seemed to be hurt, and having spoken so much after waking up, she was quite thirsty. ¡°Thirsty?¡± Dan Hanjie nced in the direction of her gaze, raising an eyebrow. ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Youxuan obediently nodded. She was truly thirsty and didn¡¯t have the energy to appease Master. She just wanted a drink of water quickly. As she was about to get out of the bed to get a drink, she saw Dan Hanjie was one step ahead of her, walking to the table and picking up the ss of water. Before Qin Youxuan could appreciate his thoughtfulness, she saw Dan Hanjie lifting the ss, arching his brow. ¡°Plea me, and I might consider.¡± She must please him to get a drink of water. Has this guy considered that she is currently injured at all?! Just as she was about toin, Dan Hanjie stepped forward, ced his hand on the back of her head,id a kiss on her lips, and then drew back. He passed the ss into her hand and coldly tossed two words at her.
¡°Dumbass.¡± His disdainful nce made her feel as though he wasughing at her for not knowing how to appease a man. With that, Qin Youxuan felt utterly aggrieved by this drink of water! Chapter 141: 141: Will it ruin the face? Chapter 141: 141: Will it ruin the face?
Trantor:549690339 She had stopped breathing for what felt like an eternity, almost suffocating herself with a mouthful of water until her pretty face went bright red. ¡°Are you a pig?¡±
¡°Cough, cough¡± At a sudden gruff shout by her side, Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality. She hastily put the cup down from her lips and burst into a fit of coughing. Her gaze met Dan Hanjie¡¯s seductive eyes, and she was dumbfounded once again. ¡°You forget to breathe even while drinking. Do you want me to help you catch your breath?¡± When she came to her senses, Qin Youxuan took a deep breath and her tiny body sharply recoiled, her eyes warily fixed on the man before her. Her clear kitten eyes red up in anger as she red at him. Her hand reflexively grabbed the pillow as she was about to hit Dan Hanjie¡¯s face. However, meeting his dangerous gaze, she hesitated for a moment before awkwardly withdrawing her hand. She dared not. Even though she was holding her breath, she just couldn¡¯t make herself do it, she just red at this damned man who was taking advantage of her. ¡°Are you hungry? I¡¯ve had some food prepared for you.¡± Dan Hanjie ignored the anger in her eyes, standing carefree by the bed, looking down at her from above. ¡°Gululu ¡­¡±
Just as Qin Youxuan was about to insist that she wasn¡¯t hungry, stating that his presence was enough for her, her tummy betrayed her in time, letting out a small rumble, making her blush all too quickly. She couldn¡¯t help but smack her forehead. Qin Youxuan, you could act a little more dignified! You¡¯re embarrassing yourself! ¡°Wash up, I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the dining room.¡± Dan Hanjie gave a slight smirk, watching the woman¡¯s face going red. He graciously gave her the room and walked out. ¡°Bang ¡± The moment the door closed, Qin Youxuan threw her pillow out harshly. Jumping up from the bed, she yelled, ¡°Eat, eat, eat, I want to eat your flesh now!!!¡± ¡°Ouch¡± ¡°My face hurts so much, I feel as though my whole body has been burned¡­ I haven¡¯t been disfigured, have I?¡± Qin Youxuan shuddered, her petite body spun around and ran into the bathroom. As she took one look at her face in the mirror, she spewed out the water she¡¯d been drinking in disbelief. She couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing on her hideously disfigured face, a clear ovepping mark of a handprint, horribly swollen, along with scorched ends of her hair. It was just like a roasted pig¡¯s head!
Dan Hanjie had the nerve to nt a kiss on her scarred face just now! Her anger was momentarily reced with admiration for Dan Hanjie; she silently appreciated him in her heart, the Master really was out of the ordinary. This face could frighten her, yet he was able to hold it and even nt a kiss ¡­ Aw, aw! Having located a fresh towel in the bathroom and after having dampened it to wipe her face, Qin Youxuan walked out, looking revitalized. She took a careful look at the massive bedroom. She couldn¡¯t help but smack her lips. The elegant and bright design clearly reflected the Master¡¯s aloof character. The white carpet covered the whole room, the entrance decorated with a crystal flower vase was captivatingly gorgeous, made even more dazzling against the white backdrop. Further inside was a high-definition sofa set, the touch of which made you want to jump on it. Then, a bed spacious enough for her to roll around a few times ¡­
It seems like she had already rolled around on it. One of the pillows had been thrown away by her. Qin Youxuan had a jolt and quickly rushed over to retrieve the pillow, putting it back nonchntly on the bed. ¡°Frightening people is not to be med on me, and it is not my intention to get beaten up to such extend ¡­¡± After struggling for a while, Qin Youxuan, despite her disfigured face, managed to step out of the bedroom. Chapter 142: 142: Instantly Turned into Starry Eyes Chapter 142: 142: Instantly Turned into Starry Eyes
Trantor:549690339 As soon as she left the room, Qin Youxuan quickened her pace unconsciously. Descending the stairs, she sought direction towards the restaurant.
¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie is waiting for you inside.¡± Yao, waiting at the entrance of the dining room, respectfully reminded Qin Youxuan as she descended. He didn¡¯t seem surprised by her flushed face at all. ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan paused for a moment before speaking. Catching Yao¡¯s bewildered expression, she quickly exined, ¡°I¡¯m referring to when you all helped me out earlier.¡± Yao is usually never far from Dan Hanjie. He must have been there when they rescued her, right? After all, it doesn¡¯t hurt to thank someone extra, she certainly won¡¯t lose a piece of herself over it. ¡°You¡¯re wee, please go in, Miss Qin.¡± Yao answered in an unfazed manner, gesturing toward Qin Youxuan. ¡°Alright.¡± Qin Youxuan took a deep breath before she stepped towards the dining room. Seeing her with a determined face, even the typically indifferent Yao couldn¡¯t help but show a slight smile. ¡°Sit here.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Qin Youxuan, who seemed ready to retreat into a corner, furrowed his brows, and pointed at the spot next to him. ¡°No need, I think this spot is great. Perfect for eating.¡± Without a second word, Qin Youxuan pulled out the chair farthest away from him and sat down.
Lifting her head to the servant waiting on the side, she made a smacking sound with her mouth, ¡°Can we start the meal now?¡± Hearing her words, all the servants immediately looked towards Dan Hanjie. Seeing him silent, they all remained still. ¡°Gurgle¡­¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes and looked towards Dan Hanjie, not having a chance to speak before her stomach began protesting. Seeing the maids holding back theirughter, her face turned even redder. ¡°Serve the dishes.¡± Dan Hanjie caught her eye and faintly opened his thin lips. As soon as his words fell, the previously motionless servants sprang into action. Their movements were as if the emperor himself was about to dine. ¡°This is really delicious!¡± Qin Youxuan was genuinely starving. She took a bite of meat and, even before tasting it, sheplimented it. ¡°Miss Qin, this ismb chop. It is simmered first, then lightly boiled in oil¡­¡± The chef standing by her side immediately exined upon hearing her praise. Before he could finish his words, Qin Youxuan pointed to a dish she had just tasted, ¡°This one is awesome too!¡±
¡°This is steamed pork with rice flour. It is primarily made of¡­¡± ¡°And this one. Oh, this one tastes even better. It¡¯s sweet but not greasy. I love it!¡± Excitedly, Qin Youxuan picked up another piece of sweet and sour pork rib, stuffing it into her mouth while praising the dish. With each new dish, she cheerfully gave a thumbs up before moving on to the next. Her speed was so fast it was closer to a ravenous gopher, so much so that the chef didn¡¯t have time to introduce all the dishes and anxiously nced at Dan Hanjie. ¡°Everyone, you may leave. This month, everyone¡¯s bonus will be doubled.¡± After inspecting the table full of dishes, and then ncing at Qin Youxuan, who was gorging on the food, Dan Hanjie waved at the chef. ¡°¡­Yes.¡± Upon hearing this, the chef and the servants were pleasantly surprised. They paused for a moment before bowing respectfully and exiting the room. ¡°Is it good?¡± ¡°It¡¯s delicious! So delicious! Your chef is amazing, they have the standards of a five-star chef!¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t notice what Dan Hanjie had just said. Her eyes twinkled like stars. Without even looking up, she responded excitedly, and quickly began on the next dish. It didn¡¯t take long for her little stomach to be filled. Looking at the still more than half-filled table, she sighed silently, ¡°I pray that heaven would grant me another stomach!¡±
Chapter 143: 143 The New Round of Battle with the Dark Stomach Man Chapter 143: 143 The New Round of Battle with the Dark Stomach Man
Trantor:549690339 ¡°I can¡¯t give you a second stomach, but if you like, you can stay here for a few more days and eat to your heart¡¯s content every day.¡± Dan Hanjie said teasingly. Hearing his voice, Qin Youxuan took a moment before realizing she had actually spoken her thoughts out loud. Embarrassed, she fiddled with her hair.
She suddenly remembered something very important. ¡°Well, no need. My injury is not a big deal. I¡¯ll go home in a while, I don¡¯t want to bother you any longer.¡± Qin Youxuan had a forced smile on her face, watching Dan Hanjie¡¯s reaction cautiously. Staying here would be like willingly walking into a trap. She hadn¡¯t forgotten the text message he sent her the day before her ident. This ce must be the Yujing Vi he mentioned. It¡¯s indeed grand, luxurious, and perfectly suited for¡­ keeping a beauty in a golden cage! ¡°Are you sure you want to face people with that look on your face? If I¡¯m not mistaken, there will likely be media outside the Qin family mansion¡­¡± Dan Hanjie said, the pace of his words leisurely. His slender white finger lifted the red wine by his side, took a light sip, posing in azy and charming manner. Qin Youxuan could clearly see the red wine slide down his throat, the sexy Adam¡¯s apple moved up and down once. ¡°¡­Actually, I could use the back door.¡± Anyway, it would be better than staying here, having to guard against his burgeoning wolfish desires all the time. It was too unsafe.
¡°It seems like you¡¯ve forgotten the agreement between us.¡± Dan Hanjie put down the wine ss on the table, his lips curling into a smirking smile, sending a chill up Qin Youxuan¡¯s spine. ¡°I haven¡¯t officially joined Qin Group yet, and I still have a lot of documents to read which are all at home. How inconvenient ¡­¡± Qin Youxuan murmured with determination. The more she spoke, the softer she got, fearing that Dans Hanjie would lose his temper and flip the table. It wouldn¡¯t matter if the food on the table got ruined, but if she ended up underneath the table, that would be a disaster. ¡°Yao.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her determined little face, his eyes shed as he called out lightly. Yao, who had been standing by all the time, nodded and then quickly left. The dining room fell silent, and no one spoke. Qin Youxuan wasn¡¯t sure if he agreed or not, she just blinked her big eyes at him. It wasn¡¯t until Yao came back holding a pile of documents that Qin Youxuan finally snapped out of her stupor. ¡°Miss Qin, these are documents rted to Qin Group, which might even be moreprehensive than what you could find in thepany. Also, if you need any files from the Qin family mansion, just let me know. Mr. Qin knows you¡¯re discussing a coboration with Mr. Jie and is willing to send them over.¡± Yao delivered his words like official business. Having said that, he put down the documents and moved back to one side.
¡°¡­ How long am I supposed to stay here?¡± Qin Youxuan had stiffened into a stone statue, and it took her a moment to regain her senses. ¡°Until the swelling on your face subsides. Then you can go back to the Qin Group. In the meantime, I¡¯ll continue to supervise your study and, incidentally, fulfill our agreement!¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, stood up from the table, and walked over to her. ¡°Finished eating?¡± His bewitching eyes shed. A shiver ran through Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves recalling the consequences of him asking this question before. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand, then nodded vigorously. ¡°Then it¡¯s my turn to eat!¡± ¡°Ah¡± The next second, her petite body fell into a sturdy chest, which scared her into wrapping her arms around his neck, ¡°Dan Hanjie, let me go!¡± Chapter 144: 144 You Owe Me A Lot Chapter 144: 144 You Owe Me A Lot
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan was struggling desperately, using all her strength. But her kitten-like effort was no match for even a single finger of Dan Hanjie. In just a few moments, he had carried her into a room and ced her onto the bed.
Being considerate of her injuries, Dan Hanjie¡¯s movements were noticeably gentler than usual. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if you dare touch me, I¡¯ll bite you to death!¡± Qin Youxuan, feeling dizzy from being toted around, managed to scramble up from the bed. She held her head in her hands but red at him fiercely. ¡°Using the mouth on your cute face, or the one below?¡± Dan Hanjie stood tall and proud, casting a chilly nce towards the near frantic girl. ¡°You¡­you¡¯re disgusting!¡± Qin Youxuan, upon hearing his taunts, blushed furiously, too ashamed to raise her head. ¡°Get a good night¡¯s sleep. I will have Yao bring the documents to the bedroomter. If you can¡¯t sleep, you can read them. For the next few days, I won¡¯t assign you any tasks.¡± Dan Hanjie disregarded her protests and, with a stretch of his hand, pulled her petite body into his embrace. His low voice was tinged with a rare gentleness. Qin Youxuan was taken aback and suddenly reached out to touch his forehead, mumbling, ¡°You¡¯re not running a fever, are you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie blinked, his devilish eyes narrowing dangerously. ¡°I talk too much. Pretend I didn¡¯t say anything! I¡¯m tired and going to sleep. You can leave now.¡± Qin Youxuan hurriedly burrowed into the covers and timidly nced towards the door. She hesitated for a moment, then asked, ¡°Wait a minute, this is the master bedroom, right? If I sleep here, where will you sleep?¡±
Qin Youxuan blinked her clear cat-like eyes, a trace of nervousness on her face. ¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie, seeming as if he¡¯d been waiting for her question, raised his eyebrows and parted his lips, ¡°This is my room. I obviously should sleep here.¡± ¡°Whoosh¡± Like a cat with its tail stepped on, Qin Youxuan sprang up from under the covers. Just as she was about to get out of bed, her arm was seized by Dan Hanjie. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice turned cold, a hint of anger in it. Damn it! Why was she reacting so strongly? Was she rejecting him? Dan Hanjie¡¯s devilishly handsome eyes emitted a deep gleam, as his hand tightened around her arm. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart gave a jerk, and she quickly began to exin.
¡°You said this is your room, I should sleep in the guest room then¡­ it would be inappropriate otherwise!¡± ¡°How is it inappropriate?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered as he spoke, leaning in to catch her unique sweetness in the air, ¡°Is it necessary for me to remind you that you owe me a lot of nights¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! How many nights? It¡¯s only been two and besides, you haven¡¯t yet found out anything about Jin Chenye. So, objectively speaking, it shouldn¡¯t be counted. At most, it would be one night!¡± Qin Youxuan huffed in agitation. After finishing her rant, upon seeing Dan Hanjie¡¯s amused smirk, she abruptly paused. She touched her head, as if realizing something was off. ¡°You said it yourself, there¡¯s at least one night.¡± The smile on Hanjie¡¯s lips widened. Could she im that her head was injured and her mind was muddled, and her previous words were nonsensical? Now what? What should she do¡­..? Qin Youxuan¡¯s delicate body shrunk back continuously, wishing she could be invisible or grow wings and escape instantly. Chapter 145: 145: You Can’t Bear the Consequences Chapter 145: 145: You Can¡¯t Bear the Consequences
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Knock, knock¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, here are the documents on Miss Qin.¡± Yao respectfully knocked on the door that was not closed, reminding him seriously.
¡°Just give them to me. Thanks!¡± Qin Youxuan voluntarily got out of bed, ran to the door, and epted the documents from Yao¡¯s hand, sticking out her tongue. She practically treated Yao like her savior! ¡°Are your wounds healed?¡± Dan Hanjie turned around, ncing at the bouncing Qin Youxuan casually, raising an eyebrow. ¡°No, I¡¯m still injured. I saw the documents and got excited.¡± Qin Youxuan gave a dryugh, rolling her eyes, ¡°Rest is important, but I¡¯m not used to sharing a room with others, so¡­¡± ¡°You can start getting used to it now. I have enough patience to cultivate new habits for you,¡± Dan Hanjie cut off Qin Youxuan¡¯s wishful thinking with a neutral tone. Qin Youxuan felt like crying. No matter what excuses she came up with, in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, they all became jokes effortlessly counteracted by him, crushing her! ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you need to rest? You can sleep first. I have work to do. If you need anything, call the housekeeper downstairs.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, dropped a sentence, and directly walked out of the room. At the door, he paused, ¡°Without my permission, you can¡¯t leave here. It¡¯s better not to do futile things that will also provoke me.¡± ¡°What if I do?¡±
¡°You won¡¯t be able to bear the consequences.¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, red coldly at Qin Youxuan¡¯s stunned little face, then left without looking back. ¡°What the heck! You are illegally detaining me! You are as bad as those kidnappers, Dan Hanjie! Come back!¡± Qin Youxuan watched the closing door, shouted angrily, and threw a pillow across the room. The pillow hit the door and bounced back onto the floor. Qin Youxuan rushed over and sat directly on it, angrily grinding it under her bottom, as if venting her anger on the pillow as a substitute for Dan Hanjie! ¡°Bastard, bastard, bastard¡­¡± Qin Youxuan cursed begrudgingly for a long time before finally getting up off the floor, exhausted. Picking up the deformed pillow she had ravaged, she tossed it onto the upscale sofa and slid her petite body back onto the bed. Lying down, she stared at the ceiling. The real culprits behind her abduction hadn¡¯t been caught yet. To be honest, she didn¡¯t have the confidence to go back now. What if the same thing happened again? Could someone rush to her rescue in time? For now, staying on Dan Hanjie¡¯s turf seemed to be the safest option. But just thinking about sharing a bed with Dan Hanjie at night made her heart pound.
The man was an enigma, and it chilled her to the bone. ¡°Whatever, let¡¯s take it one step at a time!¡± After a while, Qin Youxuan reluctantly sat up on the bed and picked up the pile of documents Yao had brought. As long as she was alive, she would not give up on the Qin Group. Rather than wasting time worrying about things with no oue, she¡¯d better learn more about how to manage thepany. As soon as Qin Youxuan figured it out, she started flipping through the documents seriously, biting the end of her pen andying on her bed¡­ In his office. Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure stood beside the window, one arm propping up the window sill and looking out into the distance. The setting sun was falling, the glow of orange on the horizon was gradually fading, and the night was quietly falling¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie, there is news from the police station.¡±
Chapter 146: 146: Every Line Has Its Own Rules Chapter 146: 146: Every Line Has Its Own Rules
Trantor:549690339 Yao trailed behind Dan Hanjie, entering the study a step behind him. His stern face was devoid of emotion, but his eyes were slightly sombre.
¡°Couldn¡¯t find anything?¡± Dan Hanjie turned around, walked up to therge wooden desk, and pulled out a cigarette from the box on top of it. He lit it and took a gentle puff. The white smoke swirled around his face, amplifying his already stunning and enchanting features, radiating an inexpressible sense of arrogance and nobility with every move he made. ¡°No direct evidence. There were three kidnappers in total. One is dead, and the remaining two have been arrested. The police investigation concludes that the kidnappers were not aware of the identity of their employer. They knew only that she was a woman who was generous with her advance. She paid part of the sum in advance, promising to pay the rest uponpletion of the task.¡± Yao paused for a moment. ¡°The one responsible for contacting the employer was the leader of the kidnappers, a man named Hei. ording to his statement, he received this job through his connections. The payment card was his, and the money was transferred to his card directly after it was withdrawn. The person left no trace of their identity. The task given was to abduct Miss Qin on the day of the Qin Group¡¯s shareholders¡¯ meeting. Besides ensuring her absence from the meeting, they were also instructed to¡­¡± Yao paused, meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s grim gaze, he dared not continue. ¡°This industry has its own rules. Once the advance was received, Hei and his aplices made ns to execute the task. They intended to receive the remainder of the payment after the sessfulpletion of the job. However, an unexpected wrench was thrown in their ns. By the time they were caught and brought to the police station, the employer who had previously contacted Hei had disappeared ¨C presumably tipped off.¡± ¡°So, whoever this person is, they can¡¯t be underestimated?¡± Dan Hanjie took a deep puff of his cigarette, the smoke billowed and slowly dissipated in the air. Suddenly, he crushed the cigarette butt in the ashtray and looked up. ¡°Bring out this Hei person. Get someone to record Jin Lan¡¯s voice and let him hear it.¡±
¡°About that¡­¡± Yao looked a bit hesitant, and looked away. ¡°Mr. Jie, I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not possible right now¡­ The two kidnappers suddenly died an hour after they were taken into police custody. Their cause of death is currently unknown and still under investigation, but based on the testimonies from the prison guards and the circumstances of their death, it¡¯s likely they were poisoned.¡± ¡°Bang ¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie brushed away the ashtray beside him and turned around, ¡°Dead?!¡± Yao reluctantly nodded, ¡°It happened all of a sudden. At the time, I had already instructed the police to find out the truth as quickly as possible. However, things still went wrong. Mr. Jie, we might have underestimated the perpetrator¡¯s ability this time.¡± ¡°The police arepletely useless! They couldn¡¯t even keep an eye on two people!¡± Dan Hanjie yelled in anger, then quicklyposed himself. His eyes narrowed as he sank into the sofa, tapping the wooden desk thoughtfully. ¡°If even the police could be interfered with, it¡¯s unlikely that Jin Lan could do it all by herself. How¡¯s the investigation on Jin Chenye going?¡± ¡°Still under investigation.¡±
Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, giving Yao a sidelong nce. If it was just a background check on an ordinary person, with Yao¡¯s efficiency, there should¡¯ve been results by now. The fact that he had stalled for so long without daring to report back suggested that there was indeed something wrong with Jin Chenye¡­ ¡°How much longer do you intend to have me wait?¡± Dan Hanjie paused, his casual gaze slowly lifting as his thin lips slightly parted, ¡°What did you find? Tell me!¡± Chapter 147: 147: Mysterious Medicine Bottle Chapter 147: 147: Mysterious Medicine Bottle
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Jin Chenye¡¯s personal experience is quite ordinary, studying in order at a prestigious university, then working. There shouldn¡¯t be any major issues, yet I found it strange that when I was investigating his personal experience, I discovered that after he went abroad, there was a long period where he was semi-missing.¡± ¡°Semi-missing?¡± A momentary dullness crossed Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, a glint of light flickered across his piercing eyes.
¡°Yes, Jin Chenye was attending his sses regrly, but his whereabouts were a mystery at night. ording to my investigation, the person around him during that time was his current assistant, but it¡¯s possible, it¡¯s not that simple¡­ However, when I want to investigate further, I find that the trail is broken and I can¡¯t proceed.¡± Yao looked serious. Having been with Dan Hanjie for so long, Yao naturally understood that those he couldn¡¯t find were the most unusual, but it was quite surprising that Jin Chenye, who didn¡¯t seem abnormal, suddenly became so mysterious. However, despite trying everything, he couldn¡¯t find where Jin Chenye was and what he was doing. Jin Chenye usually doesn¡¯t interact with many people, he is cordial and polite to everyone, making it difficult to start an investigation from the people around him. ¡°What about her?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze shed, he swivelled his chair, raised his eyebrows and nced at Yao. He didn¡¯t mention a name, but Yao immediately understood, bowing respectfully. ¡°ording to my investigation, Jin Chenye meeting Miss Qin was purely idental. At that time, Miss Qin was being bullied by some punks on the street, and Jin Chenye happened to pass by and got to know her;ter, they met again at a cross-college party at their school and became familiar,¡± Yao summarized the past swiftly, without further boration. ¡°You mean, Jin Chenye didn¡¯t know that Qin Youxuan was his sister at the time?¡± Dan Hanjie sneered coldly at the corners of his mouth. However, the temperature of his dark eyes was increasingly cold. ¡°Most likely,¡± Yao nodded seriously, ¡°Mr. Jie, although Jin Chenye is good to everyone in his daily life, in reality, very few people get close to him, especially at night. And Miss Qin is the only one who can freely enter his private apartment, she might know things clearer than others¡­¡± Before Yao could finish his sentence, he saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s slightly furrowed brow and immediately stopped speaking.
¡°I spoke out of turn.¡± ¡°Keep investigating, and look into the abduction. Even if everyone involved is dead, I want to know what happened. Also, if you can¡¯t find out anything about Jin Chenye, contact others and kick it back to headquarters for handling.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze narrowed, deep and unfathomable. He said indifferently and nced towards the door. ¡°I understand, I will handle it immediately.¡± Yao immediately bowed respectfully and left. The study instantly quieted down, with a touch of chilling silence¡­ Dan Hanjie, tall and majestic, was leaning in his chair. His enchanting eyes emitted a thrilling dark glow, with his long fingers on the desk shimmering under the light. The blue pill bottle that he somehow got hold of was rhythmically tapping in his hand. The scarce pills inside made a faint vibrating sound in the tranquil space, exceptionally clear. ¡°Qin Youxuan¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stared at the pill bottle for a while, then suddenly murmured softly, a hint of a strange smile teased at the corner of his mouth.
He put the bottle on the desk, stood up, and returned to his room. Chapter 148: 148: Absolutely Cannot Fall Asleep First Chapter 148: 148: Absolutely Cannot Fall Asleep First
Trantor:549690339 In the bedroom. Qin Youxuany at the end of the bed, her face towards the room door, just like usual, she was buried in the nkets reading some materials.
When she encountered something she didn¡¯t understand, she would habitually bite the end of her pen, her cherry lips pouting around the pen cap, a motion that was both yful and slightly casual. It was almost eleven o¡¯clock. She was wounded and had received such a shock. To be honest, her eyelids were struggling to stay open. She was dozing off. But Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯t returned yet. If she fell asleep and he came back¡­ Wouldn¡¯t she be oblivious to whatever he might do? That was too unsettling! ¡°I¡¯d rather die than fall asleep first!¡± Qin Youxuan quietly encouraged herself, putting even more effort into studying the materials, trying to immerse herself in the operation report of Qin Group. In this aspect, Yao wasn¡¯t exaggerating at all. The materials Dan Hanjie had prepared for her were much moreprehensive than anything she had seen at Qin Group. There were even some internal documents that only a Chief Executive Officer was privy to. She had no idea how he got his hands on these. Qin Youxuan flicked her pen around, asionally knocking it against her head as a reminder to herself that she had to ask him at some point. Such confidential documents were avable to Dan Hanjie from Qin Group. If one day he got upset, could he ruin Qin Group within minutes? Having her economic lifeline in someone else¡¯s hands felt too risky! Little by little, Qin Youxuan hadpletely forgotten that she was at the mercy of others, engrossed in taking in all of Yao¡¯s intelligence. Her petite body unknowingly rolled towards the edge of the giant bed. Her fair legs were exposed beyond the knee, swinging lightly in the air, appearing very content.
Her mouth was busy with the pen cap, her dazzling eyes flicking across the documents, every now and then marking two circles on the document in excitement. Even when Dan Hanjie returned to the room, she waspletely unaware. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you were tired? Why aren¡¯t you sleeping? Are you waiting for me?¡± Dan Hanjie leaned against the door frame, admiring her natural grace for a while. A good moment passed before he finally spoke in a soft tone. Thement Yao had made shed across his mind. She was the only person who could freely enter Jin Chenye¡¯s private apartment. What is she doing in Jin Chenye¡¯s private apartment at night? Could Jin Chenye also see her attractive figure when he returned to his room? Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes dimmed, his gaze bing chilling¡­ ¡°Ah¡­!¡± Qin Youxuan rolled quickly to a sitting position on the bed. The movement was so sudden that her ankle hit the bedside table, causing her to grimace in pain. ¡°You¡¯re like a ghost, moving without making any sound. You scared me to death!¡± ¡°With such a small courage, how have you managed to survive until now?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, walked over to the bed and picked her up into his arms. ¡°Where did you hit? Let me see.¡±
¡°I, I¡¯m fine¡­ Just keep your distance, that would be better.¡± Qin Youxuan moved a little bit with her hips, about to crawl out of his embrace, but was stopped by Dan Hanjie. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± It was sote in the night and they were alone, this close proximity was not good! What if he lost control and twisted things around, insisting that she initiated it? ¡°I just hit my ankle, I¡¯m fine. But you¡¯re holding me so tight, I can¡¯t breathe!¡± Qin Youxuan murmured, her small hand nervously gripping the bed sheet. Just as she was about to get up, Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face leaned over from behind, pressing against her ear. ¡°How can¡¯t you breathe?¡± His hot breath blew into her ear, warm and ticklish¡­ Chapter 149: 149: Let Him Wait Patiently Chapter 149: 149: Let Him Wait Patiently
Trantor:549690339 Looking into his deep mischievous eyes, Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind went nk for an instant. She moved her lips for a moment, unable to utter a word.
Dan Hanjie¡¯s strong arm cradled her waist from behind, tightened slightly, and shepletely fell into his arms. ¡°Cat got your tongue?¡± Dan Hanjie bit her delicate ears, his tongue brushed against her earlobe. Seeing her shiver slightly, a wicked smile curved his lips. ¡°¡­I, I just remembered that I haven¡¯t taken a shower yet. I¡¯m going to take one now!¡± Qin Youxuan, like an electric shock, bolted from hisp and sprinted to the bathroom. So fast, she was almost fleeing! ¡°A shower?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered as if picturing her naked body under the shower. He slowly stood up, his gaze deepening, ¡°I haven¡¯t either, want to join?¡± ¡°Bang -¡± Qin Youxuan hit the door frame of the bathroom. The collision made her tiny body retreat three steps. ¡°That hurts¡­¡± Holding her forehead, she let out a cry. Turning around and seeing Dan Hanjie approaching, her nerves strained, and she pressed herself against the door. ¡°Don¡¯te closer!¡±
¡°Are you a pig? Can¡¯t you see the door is right here!¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because of you!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face flushed; there was no way she could repeat what just happened. Her eyes narrowed at Dan Hanjie¡¯s, annoyed. Biting her lip, ¡°Stay away from me, and I¡¯ll be fine. Otherwise, my injury will get worse because of you!¡± Especially the internal injury! Qin Youxuan grumbled, leaning further back. Taking advantage of Hanjie¡¯s unpreparedness, she turned swiftly into the bathroom, mmed the door shut, and locked it. Finally, she gave a big sigh of relief. Wants to shower with her, dream on! With a happy p of her hands, Qin Youxuan had sessfully grabbed the field. She was beyond thrilled. She turned on the faucet and started to fill the bathtub, nning to have a nice bath and annoy Dan Hanjie in the process. He deserves it for bullying her; she¡¯ll let him have a good wait! But as Qin Youxuan started undressing, she realized her body was covered with more bruises than usual. Her calf had several burn-like marks.
Amidst the purple and ck, there was a tinge of dark ck, and the flesh appeared scorched. Although she had applied medicine, a touch provoked recognizable pain. ¡°Such jerks! Once I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll go to the police station and teach those two kidnappers a lesson! Even if I cannot beat them, I¡¯ll scold them¡­¡± Qin Youxuan grumbled a while before calming down. She thought for a while but didn¡¯t dare to submerge in water, so she turned off the bathtub and turned on the showerhead. ¡°My face seems to be healing quite quickly, probably can escape in a few days, Qin Youxuan, be patient!¡± After showering, Qin Youxuan wrapped herself in a towel and encouraged herself in front of the mirror. Just as she finished drying her body, she realized her misfortune. She had no clothes to wear¡­ And this is Dan Hanjie¡¯s territory; the only one who could deliver clothes to her was that Big Devil¡­ ¡°Why so miserable?¡± Qin Youxuan wrinkled her delicate face. She purposely took a long time in the bathroom to get back at Dan Hanjie. But before her prank ended, she was already indebted to him.
And the person she was supposed to ask for help from, was the very one she had been ying a joke on. Could anyone be more unlucky than her? After struggling for a while, Qin Youxuan finally dragged herself to the door and cracked it open, ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Chapter 150: 150: Don’t Say Anymore! Chapter 150: 150: Don¡¯t Say Anymore!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan called out twice. With no response, she opened the door wider in confusion. ¡°Ah¡±
Before she even stepped out of the bathroom, she spotted the tall figure leaning against the bathroom door out of the corner of her eye. She was so startled she stumbled back and directly crashed into the marble washstand. In a sh, the usually indifferent Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes lit up. He stretched out his hand quickly and caught her wrist. With a tug, he pulled Qin Youxuan, who was falling backward, into his arms, swinging her around gracefully into his embrace. ¡°Are you okay?¡± In the shuffle, Qin Youxuan¡¯s bath towel had nobly fallen to the ground and was now under Dan Hanjie¡¯s foot¡­ Ignoring the bravely sacrificed towel, he took the opportunity to appreciate the ¡°scenic view¡± in front of him. ¡°Are you crazy! Why are you hiding and not making a sound, you nearly scared me to death, what if I got a heart disease from the fright, you owe me¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan covered her chest, shouting in fright and indignation. After yelling for a while, she realized that Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t seem to be listening to her. What was he staring at so intently? Also, why was her chest feeling a little cold¡­ Wait, her whole body felt cold¡­ Qin Youxuan blinked in confusion, and slowly let her gaze wander down¡­
¡°Ah!¡± The shrill scream echoed throughout the vast Yujing Vi, startling all the domestic help in the vi. But when the housekeeper rushed upstairs and saw Yao standing guard at the bedroom door, the housekeeper¡¯s eyes shed, and he immediately let everyone else turn back. Inside the bedroom. The battle between the big bad wolf and the little wildcat had just begun. ¡°You did it on purpose!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body was bundled into the covers, she held onto the nket around her cor fiercely, her resentful eyes fiercely ring at the calm man before her. ¡°Are you saying me tearing off your bath towel, or seeing your body?¡± Dan Hanjie asked, arms crossed, leaning on the couch with a ss of red wine in his hand, gently swirling it. Upon hearing Qin Youxuan using him angrily, hezily lifted his head. His posture was elegant, like a leopard stretchingnguidly. Upon hearing him revisit that embarrassing and humiliating moment, Qin Youxuan¡¯s delicate face turned red, ¡°Stop saying it!¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t that what you asked?¡± Dan Hanjie took a sip of his wine, squinting, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect it, you¡¯re small, but curvy¡­¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze swept over Qin Youxuan¡¯s body under the nket that was tightly gripped by her hands. Even though he couldn¡¯t see anything, his gloating eyes invoked the feeling that she was wearing nothing at all. His eyes purposely stopped at Qin Youxuan chest, the hint in his stare, was very clear! ¡°¡­ Filthy!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned beet red. She was so angry and embarrassed that her face could have bled. She raised her fist, ¡°Don¡¯t you know what ¡®no peeping¡¯ means?¡± He actually didn¡¯t remind her and just stared openly¡­ Evil-minded man, big devil, what a jerk! ¡°How would I know what size of clothes to prepare for you if I don¡¯t take a look? Or do you want to stay naked? I don¡¯t mind.¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, put down his wine ss, and stood up from the leather couch. ¡°Stay away, don¡¯t¡­don¡¯te over!¡± Qin Youxuan, noticing Dan Hanjie walking towards the bed, didn¡¯t bother asking him for clothes and buried her head into the covers hastily. ¡°I will check if you hurt yourself when you fell.¡± ¡°No need!¡±
¡°Then do you need clothes?¡± Isn¡¯t this totally obvious? Chapter 151: 151: You, The Dishonest Little Man Chapter 151: 151: You, The Dishonest Little Man
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan weakly sticks her head out from the quilt, ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Come out.¡±
¡°No!¡± ¡°So do you want to, or not?¡± Dan Hanjie raises an eyebrow, ncing at her sideways. ¡°I want clothes, not to go out!¡± Qin Youxuan repeats clearly. ¡°Speak up, I can¡¯t hear.¡± ¡°I said, I want clothes, not to go out!¡± Qin Youxuan raises her voice. ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie asks again. She was sure he was doing it on purpose! Frustrated, Qin Youxuan grinds her teeth, but still creeps out a bit from the quilt, blinking her clear cat-like eyes, ¡°I¡¯m already out, now have the housekeeper prepare my clothes.¡± ¡°Idiot.¡± Dan Hanjie scoffs coldly, walking straight to the bed and yanking her out of the quilt. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing, let me go! You said you wouldn¡¯t touch me, you dishonorable liar, your nose is definitely getting longer tomorrow¡­¡± Qin Youxuanins as her little hands grip the quilt tightly.
Dan Hanjie carries her into the dressing room, with a bundle of quilt still strung across her chest, barely covering what needed to be covered. But her fair and beautiful back was exposed, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face was already blushing, nearly to the point of bleeding. Looking at Dan Hanjie¡¯s seemingly indifferent yet mischievous eyes, she grinds her teeth, wishing she could pounce on him and bite him to death! ¡°You wanted clothes, here they are.¡± Dan Hanjie pulls open the wardrobe to reveal a full selection of thetest women¡¯s fashions in all styles. Qin Youxuan is stunned for a moment, then swallows and escapes from Dan Hanjie¡¯s clutches to stand on the floor. She tugs at the quilt covering her chest, wrapping herself snugly before carefully inspecting the wardrobe. The clothes in it were not justplete, from top to bottom, from inside out¡­ Even the most intimate pieces of clothing were all taken care of! Qin Youxuan, blushing, takes a piece of underwear from the top, ring at the size, ¡°Are these clothes all prepared for me?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie responds with a question. His teasing eyes suddenly deepen as she picks up the underwear. Late at night, alone in a cramped space, is she aware what her actions could mean to a normal man?
She¡¯s wearing nothing but a quilt, her bare body exposing her fragrant shoulders. The faint fragranceing from her asionally sneaks into his nose. Damn it, it¡¯s really irksome! ¡°They¡¯re all my size¡­¡± Qin Youxuan touches the intimate clothing in her hand, her mind churning with thoughts that arepletely at odds with what Dan Hanjie has in mind. The nerve of the man! He had already had the housekeeper prepare her clothes well in advance, and he dared to secretly peek at her under the guise of checking her size! No, no, no! How did he know her size? ¡°Dan Hanjie, did you do something you shouldn¡¯t have done when I was unconscious?¡± Qin Youxuan eyes Dan Hanjie suspiciously, her petite body instinctively shrinking back defensively. ¡°¡­ What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flicker, hinting at danger.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart jumps, ¡°What I just said was nonsense, don¡¯t mind me, um, I, I¡¯m going to change clothes now, you should go out first, and, thank you!¡± Qin Youxuan picks up the most conservative nightgown, slips into the dressing roompartment and ms the door shut. Chapter 152: 152 I’m Simply a Genius! Chapter 152: 152 I¡¯m Simply a Genius!
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Phew¡± She pped herself, ¡°What a coward!¡±
Frightened out of her wits as soon as Big Devil frowned. He was the one who took advantage, so why didn¡¯t she dare to stand up for herself? At this time, she should run to him, bravely beat him up until he admitted his mistake. Just at the thought of sharing a room with Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan had been dawdling in the bathroom for ages before casually crawling out. She shot a nce at the vast bedroom, Hanjie¡¯s figure was missing, she paused in shock. Could it be that he had a sudden attack of conscience, couldn¡¯t bear to bully her, a helpless woman, so generously gave up the room to her? As Qin Youxuan walked ap around the room, she didn¡¯t find Dan Hanjie at all. She joyfully rolled on the couch, hugging the pillow and then lying on it. After lying down for a while, she remembered something and then sat up from the couch. She found a pair of scissors in the room, walked to the wardrobe, and pulled open therge closet door. She flipped through all the clothes inside, picked out those with hollows and exposed ones, didn¡¯t even look at the costly price tags, and slowly cut them into rags. She cut for a long time, until her hands were sore, Qin Youxuan then looked at the thick pile of rags in front of her with satisfaction, finally feeling a sense of security.
While living with Dan Hanjie, that Big Devil, these kinds of clothes must vanish from the wardrobe. What if Dan Hanjie forced her to wear them one day? The thought alone was enough to make her skin crawl. How good it is now, there¡¯s none to wear even if she wanted to. ¡°I am a genius!¡± Qin Youxuan tossed the scissors, stood up from the floor, about to look for someone to clean up the pile of rags on the floor, when she turned around, she saw a figure by the door. ¡°Ahh¡± Qin Youxuan, lost in her thoughts, was scared and almost fell to her knees. ¡°Getting all scared, feeling guilty?¡± Dan Hanjie leaned against the door frame,zily gave her a nted look. Having juste out of the bath, his auburn short hair was not dry, a gentle shake sent a spray of water into the air, reflecting a sparkling light. His robust body was loosely draped in a gray bathrobe, slightly open at the neck, water droplets slid over his perfect abs.
¡°Gulp¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed her saliva, a familiar scene shed through her mind, she suddenly remembered the scene where she woke up in his arms the day after she passed out drunk at Zhi Shang. Hearing his words, she moved nervously to the side, attempting to block the pile of rags behind her. ¡°Looks like, you¡¯re quite pleased with what you¡¯ve seen.¡± Dan Hanjie stepped toward her, grasped her petite chin, forcing her to look up at him. As their eyes met, Qin Youxuan was so nervous she forgot to breathe, her bold and independent personality crumbled at the sight of Big Devil, not even daring to resist. Her heart was roaring silently, but her body was motionless. Only when Dan Hanjie¡¯s face was close to her cheek and all she could smell was his scent, did Qin Youxuan react with a start, quickly stretching out her hand to his chest. The heat from her palm made her shrink back, her eyes widened. Just as she was about to retreat, Dan Hanjie reached out and grabbed her waist, pressing her forcefully against his chest. He lowered his head and gently kissed her lips. Qin Youxuan chose a set of very conservative round-necked cotton pajamas, which covered her from head to toe, only revealing her neck.
Dan Hanjie leaned up against her neck with a slight tilt of his head. Chapter 153: 153: The Foolish Agreement Chapter 153: 153: The Foolish Agreement
Trantor:549690339 The fragrance of her bath lingered, carrying the fruit scent of the shower gel and her natural body odor, swirling at the tip of Dan Hanjie¡¯s nose, a pleasant aroma. Qin Youxuan widened her eyes in surprise, unsure of how they ended up this way.
¡°Wait a minute!¡± She anxiously pushed his head leaning on her shoulder. ¡°Don¡¯t provoke me, it won¡¯t do you any good.¡± Dan Hanjie supported his body with one hand, casting a sidelong nce at the flushed Qin Youxuan with cold lips. A trace of annoyance swept across the handsome face. Qin Youxuan was startled by him and instinctively wanted to retreat. She moved too hurriedly, stumbled, and fell backward. ¡°Thump¡± She crashed heavily to the ground or rather onto the bits of cloth she had cut up. Her small body rolled aside, cautiously watching Dan Hanjie. But Dan Hanjie froze upon seeing the pile of ruined clothes beneath her. His towering figure nked for a few seconds before he reacted.
Taking a step forward, he picked up the clothes ruined by Qin Youxuan with his fingers. In his enchanting eyes, there was a hint of gloom, exuding a chill. After casting a nce at Qin Youxuan, she shivered all over. She never thought she would be caught red-handed, so she could only unconvincingly defend herself, ¡°You said the clothes in the closet were mine. I didn¡¯t like these, so I cut them. You won¡¯t be mad, right?¡± ¡°Or how much money do they cost? Tell the housekeeper to calcte it for me, and I¡¯ll pay you back?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips lightly pursed, not saying a word, but his whole aura was intimidatingly gloomy. He slowly stood up and strutted over to Qin Youxuan. ¡°It¡¯s just a few articles of clothing. You won¡¯t kill me because of them, right? I said I wouldpensate¡­double¡­triple¡­¡± Watching the ever-approaching Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan broke into a nervous scream. ¡°Or how else should Ipensate? You decide!¡± Dan Hanjie paused, raised an eyebrow, looked at her, and slightly opened his thin lips, ¡°I decide, hm?¡±
The final sound was slightly elevated. Qin Youxuan suddenly felt a chill rising from her feet. Looking at the man close at hand, she had the illusion of digging a hole for herself. With a gulp of nervousness, she said, ¡°Just for a few pieces of clothing, you¡¯re not going to make me pay with my life, are you?¡± Qin Youxuan lifted her head to see the man standing at her side, propping himself up with one arm. Her entire body had be rigid. ¡°Also, you promised not to touch me, you must not break your promise¡­¡± ¡°When did I ever make such a foolish promise?¡± Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes, lowered his thin lips, and pecked her blushing face, ¡°You must have heard wrongly.¡± Seeing his handsome face erge in front of her, Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind went nk. He was actually going back on his word?! ¡°You clearly said it, we were only chatting under the nket, how can you break your word?!¡± Qin Youxuan insisted in desperation. Turns out men¡¯s promises can¡¯t be trusted, and she was foolish enough to believe.
She was angry at her own stupidity! ¡°Assuming I said it, then I won¡¯t touch you, but you¡¯ll touch me. This way, I¡¯m not going back on my word!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes twinkled. He scooped up Qin Youxuan, walked to the edge of the bed, and let hery on top. Chapter 154: 154: You Will Beg Me To Come Back Sooner or Later Chapter 154: 154: You Will Beg Me To Come Back Sooner or Later
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting dark eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief, his brows lifting, ¡°So you like to take the lead¡­¡± Take the lead, my ass!
She feels like smashing the brains of this treacherous man right now. Could someone lend her a suitable tool? Qin Youxuan¡¯s delicate body was immobilized against his torso with nowhere to escape. Her face sagged in frustration, biting her lip helplessly, ¡°Dan Hanjie, my wounds hurt¡­¡± ¡°Really, you can look for yourself.¡± Qin Youxuan pushed up the sleeve of her left arm to reveal several evident bruising and a burn that is bleeding slightly, giving off signs of inmmation. And she also had one on her left waist, which Dan Hanjie already saw when he ripped open her nightgown earlier. But at that time, his consciousness was dominated by lust, so he automatically ignored it. Now being told by her with such a pitiful voice, it makes him seem heartless for not even sparing the injured¡­ ¡°It really hurts¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, turning red in urgency, squeezed out two crystalline tears rolling in her eyes. Her ck-and-white feline pupils blinked, her grievance making her look incredibly pitiful! Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, their darkness gradually settling.
He taking a nce at Qin Youxuan, who was desperately trying to appear pathetic, in his heart knowing that it was mostly acting, but also partly genuine. Mindful of her injuries, he remained still for a long time. ¡°How about I let Yao find you a woman?¡± Qin Youxuan asked tentatively, ¡°There must be plenty of women who are into you, don¡¯t tell me you couldn¡¯t find one you want?¡± She heard that men get irritable when they don¡¯t get relief, worried that Dan Hanjie will punish her if he gets stifled, Qin Youxuan quickly brainstormed for him. After contemting, this seems to be the best option! But looking at his expression, it seems his mood has worsened? ¡°You¡¯re thrilled to push me to other women?¡± Dan Hanjie squinted his evil eyes, his gaze bing chilly in a split second. Hearing her say so nonchntly about finding him women, he was inexplicably angry! Rolling over, he pressed Qin Youxuan directly under him, the corner of his lips curled up, capturing her chin, and squeezed it, ¡°Qin Youxuan, it¡¯s not your ce to meddle in which woman I want!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Youxuan shrank her neck, her chin was pinched by him. Her brow furrowed in pain. Looking into his deep gaze, she was reminded of his mysterious background; her nerves jittering.
How could she forget that he is Dan Hanjie, a man that everyone respectfully addresses as Mr. Jie¡­ At his whim, he could crush her to death in an instant! ¡°Dan Hanjie, you promised me¡­all I have to do is spend one night with you and you will help me, but that doesn¡¯t include being your mistress¡­you are now¡­¡± Qin Youxuan shifts nervously, swallowing frequently, her words stumbling out. If she really sleeps with him, what¡¯s the difference between her and being his mistress? Just cheapening herself while maintaining her bottom line¡­ Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, the once clear cat-like eyes now dull in an instant. ¡°One day, you will beg to get on my bed.¡± Seeing her deste expression, Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, releasing his grip. Quickly sliding off his bathrobe, he was left only in tight-fitting underwear, andzily climbed into bed. His alluring gaze swept over the stunned Qin Youxuan, his voice sank, ¡°If you¡¯re noting to bed, are you wishing for some bedtime exercise?¡± Chapter 155: 155: I Don’t Have That Much Patience Chapter 155: 155: I Don¡¯t Have That Much Patience
Trantor:549690339 Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, unable to fully react. Did he just say that he wouldn¡¯t touch her anymore?
That¡¯s fantastic! Qin Youxuan smacked her small lips and quickly adjusted her clothing. She circled to the other side of the bed and carefully climbed onto it. Not daring to look at Dan Hanjie¡¯s seductive gaze, she lifted the nket and nestled herself in. The next moment, she found herself in a broad chest. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Are you saying I can no longer kiss you nor hold you? Qin Youxuan, believe it or not, I¡¯ll toss you out to feed the dogs!¡± Seeing her tense face, Dan Hanjie¡¯s mouth turned down and he growled coldly. ¡°I¡¯m scared¡­¡± Qin Youxuan contracted her neck, her small body held stiff in his arms, not daring to move. The submissive tone made it impossible for Dan Hanjie to get angry. With a flip, he hugged her soft and fragrant body from behind, closing his eyes. The breath in his nostrils was filled with her faint, natural fragrance. A dim light shed in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, ¡°What¡¯s this smell on you?¡± ¡°Eh?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, blinking her eyes.
Was there a smell on her? Why didn¡¯t she know? Qin Youxuan lifted her arm and sniffed left and right, smelling nothing, ¡°There¡¯s nothing¡­¡± ¡°Nothing?¡± The familiar scent lingered in Dan Hanjie¡¯s breath, but Qin Youxuan¡¯s innocent expression clearly suggested she didn¡¯t notice either. Was it a coincidence, or was it intentional? Staring at her for a while, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t ask any further. ¡°Yao found some information on Jin Chenye.¡± After a long while, Dan Hanjie suddenly mentioned. His big hand tightened around Qin Youxuan, burying his head in her neck and deeply sniffing her scent. ¡°Dan Hanjie, stop, I can¡¯t talk to you like this!¡± Qin Youxuan pushed at his head, immediately receiving a displeased squeeze from the man. ¡°Hisss¡± Bloody oppressive man, violent man! Qin Youxuanposed herself, only then recalling what he had just said.
¡°What did you find out? Who is he?¡± Mentioning Jin Chenye made Qin Youxuan extremely nervous. ¡°Just an ordinary person, nothing special about him.¡± Dan Hanjie indifferently uttered, his eyes never leaving Qin Youxuan¡¯s face. Under the dim light, he watched as her crystal clear eyes turned grey and filled with confusion. ¡°That doesn¡¯t make sense. How can he be just an ordinary person? I could tell he wasn¡¯t ordinary. Which ordinary person carries a gun? Is it a toy¡­impossible, I clearly saw him shoot down a surveince camera¡­¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, pouting, her face filled with doubt. Her cute look made Dan Hanjie can¡¯t help but smile, he lean down and softly imed her lips. ¡°Mmm!¡± Qin Youxuan was startled, her eyes widened. She couldn¡¯t understand why he was suddenly kissing her while they were talking. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you haven¡¯t finished talking!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talkter!¡±
¡°But you promised not to touch me¡­¡± Qin Youxuan murmured aint, her small hands nervously grabbing at his clothing. ¡°Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t keep holding my words against me. I don¡¯t have that much patience!¡± Dan Hanjie grasped her chin, his voice dropping in warning, but he made no further move. Just held her, watching her retreat in fear, his eyebrows involuntary frowning. He had many women who were afraid of him. If she became just like them, what would be the point? Chapter 156: 156 Who Do You Ask Me to Ask Chapter 156: 156 Who Do You Ask Me to Ask
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie let go of his grip, allowing Qin Youxuan to retreat to the side. ¡°When you were with Jin Chenye, didn¡¯t anything out of the ordinary happen? What exactly were you doing at his apartment every night?¡± Recalling Yao¡¯s report, Dan Hanjie narrowed his sinister eyes, asking coldly.
His towering figure closed in on Qin Youxuan, resting his head in his palm, and gave her a sidelong nce. ¡°Who am I supposed to ask? I¡¯m not hisckey.¡± Qin Youxuan shot a nce at the usatory look in his eyes and couldn¡¯t help but be irritated. As her temper red up, her voice grew louder. ¡°I only ever went to scrounge a meal. After eating, I left. What could possibly happen during a meal? What kind of look is that in your eyes? Am I the one who¡¯s supposed to investigate Jin Chenye? How did you end up suspecting me out of the blue?¡± Qin Youxuan shoved the man next to her and turned around, pulling a nket from head to toe in a huff. ¡°Just scrounging for food¡­¡± Dan Hanjie mulled over these words, his initial gloomy expression gradually turning clear. ¡°Jin Chenye is not a simple man. During the time he was with you, everything seemed normal, but his whereabouts at night were a mystery.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her hand, his maic voice carrying a hint of hoarseness. ¡°What did you say? His whereabouts were a mystery?¡± Qin Youxuan tried to push his hand away, then froze. She quickly sat up and turned to face Dan Hanjie. ¡°Even you couldn¡¯t find him?¡± ¡°Currently, I can¡¯t. Yao said that you were the only one who could get close to Jin Chenye at night. Therefore, you should ask yourself.¡± Dan Hanjie arched his eyebrow, his bewitching eyes nced at Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan immediately raised her hands, ¡°I swear, there was nothing between us. At most, he was a great cook, and I was toozy to cook myself, so I went over for a meal.¡± It was during this time that her feelings for Jin Chenye grew deeper, leading to their eventual rtionship.
Who knew that just as she was happy to have found her soulmate, she would be hit with a cruel joke from fate. The man she loved turned out to be her half-brother from the same father. Furthermore, scandals about the inheritance of the Qin Group were exposed. Angrily, she took a leave of absence, packed her things, and returned home. Now, looking back, it seemed like she never saw anyone else whenever she went to see Jin Chenye¡­ ¡°How innocent? As innocent as pure white paper?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, the eerie darkness in his eyes terrifyingly inexplicable. He held Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin, forcing her to look up at him, his breath enchantingly feral. ¡°No holding hands? No hugs? No kisses¡­¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just say that I slept with him!¡± Qin Youxuan, infuriated, pped away Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand upon hearing his conjecture. Just as she was about to speak, she heard a coldugh from Dan Hanjie. ¡°You should be grateful that I know you two haven¡¯t slept together, otherwise he¡¯d be a corpse by now.¡± Qin Youxuan was rendered speechless. Stunned, she couldn¡¯t say a word for a while.
After what seemed like forever, she stuttered out, ¡°How did you know we didn¡¯t sleep together?¡± He had never slept with her. If he found out she wasn¡¯t a virgin, he might think that she had lost her virginity to Jin Chenye and strangle her in a fit of rage. Just thinking about this possibility made Qin Youxuan shiver all over. She shifted her butt a little, trying to distance herself from him. ¡°Right now, I¡¯m the one asking the questions.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, his thin lips curling up. Chapter 157: 157: Heard Nothing at All Chapter 157: 157: Heard Nothing at All
Trantor:549690339 He knew very clearly who she had been intimate with for the first time. Jin Chenye just didn¡¯t have that luck. ¡°How would I know where he went at that time, didn¡¯t I tell you, I just went there for a free meal and that¡¯s it. Whether he went outter or not, who knows.¡± Qin Youxuan smacked her lips.
¡°If that¡¯s the case, he really might have issues.¡± ¡°Why are you suddenly showing concern about Jin Chenye?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her small head and blinked her big eyes. From the way he talked, it seemed like he had a grudge against Jin Chenye. The one who should have a grudge against Jin Chenye was actually her. ¡°Your recent kidnapping, it might have something to do with him.¡± ¡°What did you just say?¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, it took a while before she could react. ¡°Rted to him¡­ He had said he wouldn¡¯t contest me for Qin Group, he lied to me too¡­¡± Jin Chenye, out of everything you¡¯ve said to me, how much of it is actually true? She should be d that she wasn¡¯t naive enough to believe he had no interest in Qin Group and just stupidly waited to be kicked out. ¡°He told you this? What else did he say?¡± A dangerous light shed across Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. ¡°Nothing else, he just constantly reassured me that Qin Group was mine and he wouldn¡¯t contest for it¡­ As you can see now, if I believed him, I would be an idiot!¡± Qin Youxuan sprawled on the bed, burying her face in the pillow. Just a whileter, she popped back up. ¡°Ow, hurts¡­¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her sore face, the thought of being beaten and almost disfigured made her teeth itch with anger.
¡°Not believing him, you¡¯re still an idiot.¡± Dan Hanjie hooked the corner of his mouth, revealing a yful smirk. Qin Youxuan. She huffed in annoyance and rolled over to face the other side, lying down with her back facing him. In a short while, a strong arm slipped around her from behind, securely holding her waist. Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body was effortlessly pulled closer by Dan Hanjie, trapped within his embrace. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re treating me like a body pillow, must you hold me like this while sleeping!¡± ¡°Or do you want to try not sleeping like a body pillow?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes brightened as he moved closer. ¡°I¡¯m asleep, I can¡¯t hear anything!¡± With her eyes tightly closed, Qin Youxuan obediently let herself be held by him, not daring to move. Her tense back pressed against his hot chest, and Qin Youxuan¡¯s entire body started feeling hot. Fearful of arousing him, Qin Youxuan closed her eyes and pretended to sleep. After an exhausting day, she was genuinely tired, and while pretending, she gradually fell asleep¡­ She could hear a steady breathing in her ear; Dan Hanjie lowered his eyes to gaze at the small woman in his arms. Noticing her child-like sleeping face, he smiled.
Just as he was about to embrace her, Qin Youxuan, with her petite body, moved closer to him herself, her small head resting on his chest. A little hand grasped his shirt, her lips smacking as she slept. Her sleeping manner wasn¡¯t exactly the best to look at, but there was something about it that can¡¯t be described as anything butfortable. There was no pretension. After a long time, Dan Hanjie continued to watch her, tracing his fingers along her adorable face, then buried his face into her hair and gently closed his eyes. The Qin family mansionte at night. Jin Chenye hauled Jin Lan into the study, mming the door shut with a loud bang. Spinning around, his pleasant eyes filled with a tinge of coldness, ¡°Mom, is this incident really your doing?¡± ¡°Ye¡¯er, let me go first, you¡¯re hurting me!¡± Jin Lan struggled but couldn¡¯t break free from Jin Chenye¡¯s grasp,ining with a woeful expression on her face. ¡°Answer my question first, the incident of Xuan being kidnapped, was it you?¡± Chapter 158: 158: Just Wanted to Teach Her a Lesson Chapter 158: 158: Just Wanted to Teach Her a Lesson
Trantor:549690339 ¡°What kidnapping? I don¡¯t understand¡­ Didn¡¯t she go to the Dan Group on her own ord?¡± Jin Lan murmured, her eyes noticeably evasive. ¡°Mom, was it you? You know what you did. How many times do I have to say it, I¡¯m not interested in the Qin Group, stop targeting Xuan!¡± Jin Chenye looked at his mother, who was pretending to be confused, his brows furrowed. ¡°What do you mean I¡¯m targeting her? Ye¡¯er, she is the one targeting us. If I do nothing, sooner orter, the Qin Group will fall into her hands. Then we won¡¯t have anything left. If your father were to pass away, she¡¯d kick us out of the Qin Family immediately. I can¡¯t just sit by and let this happen!¡±
Mentioning Qin Youxuan, Jin Lan became hysterical. She had struggled all her life, endured scorn and condemnation, all in the hopes of entering the gates of the Qin Family. To rightfully be Mrs. Qin. Now that she had finally entered the Qin Family, how could she allow a stepdaughter to ruin it all?! ¡°So, you had Xuan kidnapped, hoping that she would miss the shareholders¡¯ meeting? You think this can change anything!¡± Jin Chenye lowered his gaze, a trace of deep light shing in his eyes. ¡°Mom, besides the kidnapping, did you have those men do anything else?¡± ¡°Wha¡­what? I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about¡­ I have nothing to do with this¡­¡± Jin Lan shook off Jin Chenye¡¯s hand, took a few steps back until she hit a bookcase. Avoiding Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze. No one knows a son better than his mother. Jin Chenye¡¯s heart sank slowly. ¡°Do you know those men have been arrested, and one of them is dead? Dan Hanjie has already gotten involved. You think if you stay out of sight there won¡¯t be any evidence left behind, but as long as the other two men are alive, they will eventually lead back to you. You can¡¯t escape¡­¡± ¡°Paying to kidnap, incitement to murder, if these charges are proven, you¡¯ll spend the rest of your life in jail. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to tell me the truth?¡±
Jin Lan trembled all over with fear. She stared at Jin Chenye for a while, making sure he wasn¡¯t joking, then suddenly rushed over to grab his arm. ¡°Ye¡¯er, I didn¡¯t mean to kill anyone. I just wanted to teach her a lesson, and as soon as the shareholders¡¯ meeting was over, she would be released. I admit my mistake now, Ye¡¯er, please save me, I don¡¯t want to go to jail! I can¡¯t go to jail!¡± ¡°So, it really was you¡­¡± Jin Chenye clenched his fist, it creaked under his grip. Even though he already had certainty that Jin Lan was involved in this matter, hearing her admit it still made his heart ache. ¡°Mom, how could you have be like this?¡± ¡°It was Qin Youxuan, she forced me! If I didn¡¯t do this, sooner orter she would chase us away!¡± Jin Lan howled like a mad woman. ¡°Ye¡¯er, I¡¯m old, I don¡¯t care, but you¡¯ve suffered with me all these years, I can¡¯t bear to see you suffer anymore¡­ You¡¯re the only son of the Qin Family, the Qin Group is yours! No one can take it away!¡± ¡°Mom! Wake up!¡± Jin Chenye rushed forward, gripping Jin Lan¡¯s shoulders, ¡°Even without the Qin Group, I can still take care of you, you didn¡¯t need to resort to this¡­¡± ¡°No! It¡¯s not the same!¡± Jin Lan forcefully shook off Jin Chenye¡¯s hand, and was entirely unresponsive to his attempts at constion. ¡°Without the Qin Group, you¡¯ll always be an illegitimate child! Even if I join the Qin Family, you won¡¯t be recognized by the outside world, Ye¡¯er, you¡¯ll have to live your entire life in disgrace¡­ I can¡¯t watch you suffer like that¡­¡±
Chapter 159: 159: Cleaning Up the Mess Chapter 159: 159: Cleaning Up the Mess
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°Ye¡¯er, please save me, I don¡¯t want to go to jail¡­I can¡¯t¡­,¡± Jin Lan sobbed, clutching Jin Chenye¡¯s arm desperately, like a drowning person clutching at a straw. Jin Chenye frowned deeply, ¡°I¡¯ve already arranged for someone to handle this matter, but remember, Mom, if there¡¯s a next time, I can¡¯t save you.¡±
If it hadn¡¯t been for Ning Yanan who had lost her temper at him in Qin Group, he wouldn¡¯t have known that Qin Youxuan was missing. Like everyone else, his first thought was of his own mother. However, when he received the news, Dan Hanjie had already rescued Qin Youxuan, and the kidnappers had been arrested¡­ ¡°This matter has passed.¡± Chenye¡¯s gaze flickered as he helped Jin Lan to sit down on a chair and wiped the tears from her face. He poured her a ss of water. ¡°Mom, promise me, don¡¯t provoke Xuan anymore. It doesn¡¯t matter who owns Qin Group, I swear to you, I won¡¯t let you suffer again.¡± All in all, Jin Lan ended up in this situation because of her love for her son. As her son, Jin Chenye was heartbroken, but he couldn¡¯t just watch her get into trouble and do nothing. The two people he cared about the most had be enemies. Who could understand the pain in his heart? The smile at the corner of his mouth grew increasingly bitter. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. You should go to bed. I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡± Jin Chenye took the untouched ss of water from Jin Lan¡¯s hand and put it on the table.
¡°¡­Okay.¡± Jin Lan¡¯s emotions had finally calmed. She nced at the stern-faced Jin Chenye, not daring to ask more. She rose from the chair, turned around and walked out. ¡°Mom, we were lucky Xuan wasn¡¯t hurt this time; otherwise, even if you got Qin Group, you would lose your son,¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s deep voice echoed like a cello as he nced at Jin Lan who was just walking out the door. Jin Lan turned around, staring at him in surprise. She stood frozen for a good while, unable to move. Jin Chenye just stood quietly, his elegant figure looking somewhat solitary under the light. Yet his gaze was as sharp as a knife. Jin Lan stared at him silently for a moment, finally choosing to not say another word. She opened the door and left. ¡°Boss!¡± The special assistant swiftly entered the study and respectfully came to a halt in front of Jin Chenye. ¡°How is the situation being handled?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle eyes darkened for a moment, his voice carrying a rare coldness. ¡°Both of the kidnappers are dead, and whoever did it was fast and clean. Even if Dan Hanjie wants to investigate, it¡¯s probably toote,¡± the assistant reported dutifully. He handed the files in his hand to Jin Chenye.
¡°Boss, this time, we owe a lot to Miss Meng. Without the Meng family¡¯swork, we probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to take action so smoothly.¡± ¡°Make sure it¡¯s cleaned up and doesn¡¯t cause any trouble for the Meng family,¡± Jin Chenye nced at the file in his hand, ¡°Invite Miss Meng for a meal as my treat. Tell me once the time is confirmed.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± The assistant bowed respectfully. ¡°Youxuan, she¡­¡± Jin Chenye started speaking but wasn¡¯t sure what to ask next. The assistant was unsure of his meaning and could only report what he knew, ¡°Miss Qin was taken back to the vi by Dan Hanjie and hasn¡¯t left since. However, several doctors have been in and out of Yujing Vi. It seems Miss Qin was injured.¡± PS: Yaoyao is begging for votes! Don¡¯t forget to vote for Yaoyao while you read, or I might scare you by climbing through your window at night! Chapter 160: 160: Do you want me to hit you? Chapter 160: 160: Do you want me to hit you?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°How¡¯s the injury?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened, and he suddenly turned around. ¡°We only know that there was a fire and explosion at the crime scene, but as for Miss Qin¡¯s injury¡­ Boss, since she hasn¡¯t been sent to the hospital, it¡¯s just a superficial wound.¡± The aide nced at the worried Jin Chenye and reminded him softly. Wanting to say more, but seeing the poor look on Jin Chenye¡¯s face, he stopped awkwardly.
¡°¡­I see. You may leave now, I¡¯ll call you if I need anything.¡± A touch of despair crossed Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle face. ¡°Yes.¡± The aide turned and left. The study was suddenly quiet. Jin Chenye¡¯s tall figure stood for a long time before he stepped towards the window. Outside the window, the crescent moon was curving, its bright moonlight cast on the ground, outlining captivating reflections. The exquisite figure, elongated and sombre in the moonlight¡­ Thinking of Qin Youxuan by Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, Jin Chenye¡¯s heart felt as though it was being gnawed by millions of ants. He was worried, and heartbroken¡­ The hand by his side suddenly clenched into a fist, causing his knuckles to turn white. The elegant figure stood there for a long time, from night till dawn. Qin Youxuan slept till daybreak. Feelingfortable, she stretched and rubbed her tiny face in the nket.
Just as she began to move, she detected something off. She hesitated, and then opened her eyes sleepily. In her sight was an enchantingly handsome face, eyes closed, with a tall nose and chiselled thin lips¡­ Every inch was like a gift carefully sculpted by God. Perfection to the extreme. When he had his eyes closed, his enchanting eyes no longer intimidated, instead radiating an indescribable charm. ¡°Gulp¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed. She had always known that Dan Hanjie was good-looking, but she never knew that this man was so appealing when he was sleeping! She couldn¡¯t resist staring at him a little longer. Only then did she realize she had been sleeping on his chest the whole night. Her usual action of rubbing against the nket turned into rubbing against his chest¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s pretty face instantly flushed. ¡°Have you finished looking?¡± Dan Hanjiezily opened his eyes, hooked up the corner of his lips, reached out his hand, pulled Qin Youxuan who was spacing out, and pecked her on the corner of her lips.
He was awake the second she woke up. Years of caution allowed his body to react even before his mind did. He just couldn¡¯t resist seeing her reaction. As a result, he found a little woman practically drooling over him¡­ ¡°Who is looking at you! I¡¯m just wondering how someone can sleep so heavily, and not wake up even at thiste hour!¡± Qin Youxuan retorted stubbornly, her eyes carefully nced at Dan Hanjie, who seemed to be in a good mood. She couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow at him. ¡°You must have taken the wrong medicine; smiling at me so early in the morning.¡± ¡°Do you want me to scold you instead?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes hardened, a cold light shed across his eyes. Qin Youxuan shivered instantly and waved her hands, ¡°Forget what I said! I¡¯m going to wash up.¡± Just as she was about to get off the bed, her petite body was suddenly pulled back. She stumbled and fell onto the bed. ¡°Ah! You¡¯re so heavy, get off of me, you¡¯re crushing me!¡± She cried out in surprise. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in shock. She blinked at Dan Hanjie who had pinned her beneath him in an instant. ¡°I have an errand to run at thepany today, stay here quietly after breakfast and wait for me toe back.¡± Dan Hanjie wrapped his arm around her petite body, his finger tracing circles on Qin Youxuan¡¯s cute face.
Chapter 161: 161: Extreme Complexity of Emotions Chapter 161: 161: Extreme Complexity of Emotions
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Itchy¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swatted his hand away and pouted, ¡°I¡¯m not a prisoner, why should I stay here all the time?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her hand and touched her face, it felt a lot better already. The red swelling had subsided quickly, and pinching it didn¡¯t hurt as much anymore.
¡°Dan Hanjie, my face seems to be better, isn¡¯t it time to go back to Qin Group? We can¡¯t just leave the old shareholders hanging.¡± ¡°Better?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, seeing through her eagerness to leave him. His brow furrowed as he reached out and pinched her face. ¡°Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan screamed in pain and jumped up from the bed. She red at the man who was hurting her. ¡°If it hurts, it¡¯s not better. Stay here well.¡± With a wicked smile, Dan Hanjie dropped these words and turned into the bathroom. ¡°Bang¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed the pillow and threw it in the direction of his disappearance. ¡°Dark-hearted man! Big Devil! Bastard!¡± She rubbed her aching face. Being squeezed so strongly by him, even if it was already better, could cause an injury again. He was clearly doing it on purpose! Even while sitting at the breakfast table, Qin Youxuan was still resentful. Cutting the omelette in her hand, she red at the man across the table in his suit and shoes, elegant and handsome. The fitted ck handmade suit made Dan Hanjie¡¯s already cold face even more devilishly charming. His eyes exuded a chilling coldness that never ceased to make people¡¯s hearts tremble. His slight curl of his lip could already send shivers down people¡¯s spine.
Just quietly eating his breakfast, his every move exuded unmatched nobility, making people couldn¡¯t help admiring him. Qin Youxuan was quietly cursing his cruelness while couldn¡¯t help but marvel at him. Such extremeplexity of emotions! ¡°Can you get full by looking at me?¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly stopped his movement and nced at Qin Youxuan coolly. He put down his tableware, raised his hand, and the butler immediately handed over a cigarette. Just as he was about to light it, Dan Hanjie took the lighter. With a ¡°click¡±, he lit the cigarette, took a deep breath, was about to exhale, when he caught sight of Qin Youxuan¡¯s stiff body. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Dan Hanjie squinted his eyes, and the image of what had just happened shed in his mind. He quickly stood up from the chair, put out the cigarette on the table, and swiftly walked to Qin Youxuan¡¯s side, hugging her stiff body. When his fingertips touched her cheek, it was indeed icy cold. ¡°Qin Youxuan, listen to me, you¡¯re fine, this isn¡¯t a moving container, this little fire won¡¯t take your life.¡± Dan Hanjie hoisted Qin Youxuan horizontally and strode to the living room, cing her on the sofa. He cupped her stiff cheeks with both hands and forcefully kissed her lips. ¡°Mm¡­¡±
The familiar domineering breath made Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widen suddenly. She blinked her dazed eyes and slowly moved her gaze to Dan Hanjie¡¯s devilishly charming face. ¡°You¡¯re alright.¡± Dan Hanjie stroked her face, as if coaxing a startled kitten. Qin Youxuan stared at him quietly. She couldn¡¯t utter a word for a long time. She thought she was alright. But the moment she saw the me just now, she felt like she was back in the sealed container, surrounded by scorching mes, burning everything down¡­ ¡°Finish your breakfast ande with me to thepany.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed and he nced at Yao standing next to him. ¡°I will arrange the materials Miss Qin needs to study today.¡± Yao bowed respectfully, turned around, and left quickly. Chapter 162: Move a Chair by Yourself Chapter 162: Move a Chair by Yourself Trantor: 549690339 ¡°¡­I¡¯m fine, I was just a bit scared.¡± Qin Youxuan whispered as she watched Yao walk away. Seeing the anxious look in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, a warm current suddenly flowed through her heart. ¡°Are you full?¡± Dan Hanjie diverted his gaze and sat down on the sofa. ¡°Yes, I am. I¡¯m going upstairs to change.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at her pajamas, stood up without another word, and ran upstairs. The view from Yujing Vi is beautiful, but it¡¯s not as fun being there alonepared to going out with him. Qin Youxuan darted upstairs almost at the speed of light, and in no time, she came back down, dressed in fresh clothes, clutching the phone Dan Hanjie had retrieved for her. ¡°I¡¯m ready, are we leaving now?¡± With a pant, Qin Youxuan hurried down the stairs, afraid that if she dawdled, Dan Hanjie might leave without her. Her pure white dress perfectly highlighted her enchanting figure. The white greatlyplemented her fair, rosy skin and somewhat toned down her rebellious aura. Below the knee-length dress slightly puffed out, the cinched waist design entuating her figure, and the lustrous pearl round cor made Qin Youxuan look considerably more docile. ¡°Beautiful.¡± Dan Hanjie hooked his lips upward, approached her, and bent down to kiss her lips. ¡°Aren¡¯t we going out?¡± Qin Youxuan gently pushed him, her eyes blinking like a curious kitten. She realized that he seemed to enjoy kissing her more and more¡­ These high-intensity and high-density kisses seriously tire her out. Moreover, his attitude, like he¡¯s appeasing his pet, makes her feel uneasy all over. ¡°Feeling better?¡± After a sideways nce at Qin Youxuan reassured Dan Hanjie that she had moved on from her fear of the fire, he lifted his arm and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, then.¡± Watching Dan Hanjie extend her an invitation, Qin Youxuan felt all her eagerness to leave disappear. She naturally looped her arm through his and pouted, letting him lead her outside. ¡°Get a chair and sit next to me.¡± It wasn¡¯t until they entered the CEO¡¯s office of Dan Group that Dan Hanjie let go of her hand. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll just sit on the sofa and watch.¡± Qin Youxuan, with sharp eyes, spotted the materials prepared by Yao on the table. She picked them up and quickly tiptoed away from Dan Hanjie. Joking aside, she had been bold enough to distract him at his desk when she was naive. Now that she knows his ¡°ill-intentions¡±, she would naturally keep her distance! Dan Hanjie watched her scamper away, his eyes flickering, but he didn¡¯t stop her. Being rxed but alert is necessary at all times. In the postmodern office, they sat at a great distance from each other. While Dan Hanjie was dealing with a pile of pending documents, Qin Youxuan was sprawled on the sofa, studying the materials prepared by Yao. Secretaries frequently came in to bring in documents or remind Dan Hanjie about his scheduled meetings. At first, Qin Youxuan would ufortably get up from the sofa every time an outsider entered. But after dealing with it multiple times, and especially after meeting Secretary Chen who brought her clothes, she became less inhibited. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie¡¯s meeting might not end until noon. He asked me to tell you to wait for him for lunch.¡± Chen Xin held a pile of documents needed for the meeting, entered the office respectfully, and stopped in front of Qin Youxuan. ¡°Ah?¡± Qin Youxuan was engrossed in studying atest business crisis case when she heard someone talking and paused, momentarily startled. Chapter 163: Came Back without a Word Chapter 163: Came Back without a Word Trantor: 549690339 Catching sight of Chen Xin standing before the sofa, she quickly forced a smile, ¡°Secretary Chen, did you need me for something?¡± ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie had me tell you that his meeting won¡¯t end until at least noon, he hopes you¡¯ll wait to have lunch together,¡± Secretary Chen informed her. ¡°Noon¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback and then nced up at the time. It was already 11:30. No wonder he would have Secretary Chen remind her. Was he afraid she might leave without him? ¡°Gulp¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed, she hadn¡¯t felt it until Secretary Chen pointed it out, but she was genuinely hungry. She hadn¡¯t had much for breakfast and Dan Hanjie had frightened her into iming she was full. In addition to wanting to step out, she obviously couldn¡¯t admit to not being full. Now he had to have a meeting and she had to wait an extra half-hour, it was driving her crazy¡­ ¡°Does he have this many meetings every day?¡± Qin Youxuan pursed her lips,ining discontentedly. He can have his meetings, but she was hungry and would eat on her own. Why did he insist on making her wait? Tantrums just so she could have a hard time, just so he could have a hard time. Egregious! ¡°Dan Group¡¯s industries span numerous sectors, requiring monthly reporting. The end of the month is the busiest time, add to that the overseas branches¡­¡± Secretary Chen gave a brief exnation that quickly overwhelmed Youxuan. She had no idea how Dan Hanjie managed it all on his own. Did he have three heads and six arms? ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for him here.¡± Qin Youxuan decided to ignore his egregious actions due to her sympathy for him and reluctantly agreed to wait. ¡°Miss Qin, would you like anything to drink? I can get something prepared for you,¡± Secretary Chen inquired respectfully. As the first woman brought into Dan Group by Mr. Jie, the whole group was extremely curious. Chen Xin, being capable of holding the position of chief of the president¡¯s secretary room, was naturally more disciplined than most. Even if she was equally curious about Miss Qin, she never allowed it to be seen. She was fully devoted to her work. ¡°No need, I¡¯m fine with just in water, you don¡¯t need to attend to me.¡± Qin Youxuan, whose impression of Secretary Chen who had helped her was positive, waved her hand, then returned back to the couch. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± Secretary Chen bowed her head slightly and left. ¡°Once I¡¯m hungry, I can¡¯t seem to concentrate on anything¡­¡± Sometimeter, Dan Hanjie still hadn¡¯t returned and Qin Youxuan¡¯s stomach was growling incessantly. ¡°It¡¯s already noon, that lying Big Devil, why isn¡¯t he here¡­¡± Qin Youxuan rolled around on the couch, hugging her files, clearly upset. ¡°Buzz Buzz¡± The sudden sound of her phone ringing gave Qin Youxuan a startle. As she grabbed her phone and saw who was calling, she froze. It was only after several seconds of hesitation that she answered the call, ¡°Ziqi?¡± ¡°Xuan, it¡¯s me. I¡¯m back in the country,¡± came the response. ¡°When did you get back?¡± Qin Youxuan was struck dumb, then promptly asked. She had been friends with Meng Ziqi since they were children. Before Qin Youxuan went abroad, Meng Ziqi was one of the few good friends she had, but they lost contact as they grew older. Had they not run into each other abroad where Meng Ziqi was studying a year ago, Qin Youxuan might havepletely forgotten about her childhood friend. She had sessfully introduced her to Jin Chenye, little knowing thatter he would turn out to be her biological brother. And Meng Ziqi became the only one who knew about their rtionship, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know how to face her. Given the mess it was, she chose to keep quiet and return to China. Chapter 164: 164: Guilty Conscience Chapter 164: 164: Guilty Conscience
Trantor:549690339 ¡°I¡¯ve been busy with some family matters and didn¡¯t have the chance to contact you. Are you free now? Let¡¯s go have a meal together, it has been a long time!¡± Meng Ziqi politely suggested. ¡°Now?¡± Qin Youxuan frowned, hesitant. Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯te back yet. If she left first, who knew how he might react.
Thinking of Dan Hanjie¡¯s unpredictable temper, Qin Youxuan bit her lip, ¡°I have something to attend to today, let¡¯s do it another day, I¡¯ll call youter.¡± ¡°Xuan, are you avoiding me?¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s voice contained a mix of confusion and disappointment. ¡°No, I¡¯m not. I really have something today,¡± Qin Youxuan earnestly replied. She really did have something to deal with, pacifying the Big Devil was no small task! If she ran away today, she was sure the ensuing days of healing would surely be worse! ¡°Alright then, I¡¯ll be waiting for your call.¡± Meng Ziqi reluctantly hung up after a few more polite words. ¡°Phew¡± Qin Youxuan let out a long sigh of relief. ¡°Who are you talking to on the phone? You look guilty!¡± ¡°Ah¡± Qin Youxuan jumped in surprise, quickly turning around to see Dan Hanjie striding towards her. Her eyes widened in shock as she clutched her phone tightly to her chest. ¡°When did youe in? You didn¡¯t make any noise while walking!¡±
¡°I make plenty of noise when I walk, it¡¯s just that your mind is too distracted to notice!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure stepped in front of Qin Youxuan and effortlessly plucked the phone from her grasp. With a swipe of his finger, he was scrolling through her call history. ¡°What are you doing, that¡¯s my privacy! How could you casually go through my phone!¡± Qin Youxuan yelled, trying to snatch her phone back but was unfortunately too short, and had to watch as Dan Hanjie casually set her phone aside after browsing through it. ¡°I¡¯ve already freely seen all of you, what¡¯s wrong with checking your phone?¡± Dan Hanjie confirmed the call log belonged to a woman. He looked down at the indignant expression on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, lifting her chin with his finger. Qin Youxuan was left speechless. Fuck your casually checking! Qin Youxuan clutched her phone tightly, batting her eyes at him, ¡°Have you finished your meeting? Can we go eat now?¡± So hungry¡­ Eating was the most important thing of all. Pissing the Big Devil off now would mean going hungry, which was obviously irrational. You needed to eat to gain strength for the battle. She reminded herself: Endure! ¡°Hungry?¡± Dan Hanjie ran his fingers over her smooth chin, as though caressing a priceless porcin piece, reluctant to let go.
¡°Mm.¡± Qin Youxuan wished she could swat his hand away, but eventually she just pursed her lips and gave a small nod. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to eat something tasty.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand slid down to her¡¯s. With Secretary Chen¡¯s astonished gaze on them, he pulled Qin Youxuan out of the CEO¡¯s office. ¡°Dan Hanjie, slow down, I can¡¯t keep up with you!¡± Qin Youxuan panted, trying to catch up to him. She wanted to rest, but she couldn¡¯t because her hand was trapped by Dan Hanjie. She had no choice but to keep up with his pace. By the time they walked a certain distance, she was almost out of breath! ¡°Short legs.¡± Dan Hanjie halted his stride. Qin Youxuan, unprepared, ran into his tall frame and seeing stars. She held her nose, before she couldin about the pain inflicted by the collision, she heard his distaste. She looked down at her own well-proportioned, fair legs. Chapter 165: 165: You’ll Know the Essence Soon Chapter 165: 165: You¡¯ll Know the Essence Soon
Trantor:549690339 Are her legs really that short? ¡°Where is this?¡± Just as Qin Youxuan lifted her head, she realized the ce where Dan Hanjie had stopped was a restaurant. The name, however, was unique ¨C [Tulip]. Isn¡¯t Tulip a flower¡¯s name?
This isn¡¯t a flower shop, so why such a name? No sooner had she asked these questions than Dan Hanjie nced at her contemptuously, making her feel very ignorant. After a while, he finally opened his mouth casually, ¡°This is the city¡¯s most authentic western restaurant. As for why it¡¯s called Tulip, you¡¯ll know once you go in.¡± As he finished talking, Qin Youxuan had already been dragged by him into the restaurant. ¡°I just returned to the country, it¡¯s normal that I don¡¯t know about this restaurant!¡± Qin Youxuan straightened her back, arguing her case. Seeing someone walking out in front, she quickly made way. She was immediately drawn in by the sight of tulips everywhere within the restaurant. From bulbs to stems, to buds, blooms, to fully blossomed tulips¡­ It was like a life-cycle portrayal, vividly unfolding before her. Every table space was separated by flower racks with flourishing tulips of various breeds and postures. The flower pattern on the table, including the tableware and napkins, were all tulips¡­ ¡°No wonder it¡¯s called Tulip¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was astounded by the sight of tulips everywhere and whispered, touching her nose. ¡°This isn¡¯t the main reason, you¡¯ll see the essence of it soon!¡± Dan Hanjie sold the suspense, put his arm around Qin Youxuan¡¯s waist and pulled her closer. ¡°I have a private room here, let¡¯s go this way.¡±
¡°Mr. Jie!¡± The manager of Tulip Restaurant had already rushed out at Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice, bending respectfully, ¡°We didn¡¯t know Mr. Jie wasing, sorry for not weing you from afar. Please show understanding!¡± The slightly fat body, the semi-bald head, bent for quite some time. Even the waitstaff next to him all bowed in unison. Qin Youxuan stiffened slightly, taken aback by the grand disy. Just a meal, yet it seemed like an emperor in disguise making rounds. If someone didn¡¯t know, they might think Dan Hanjie owned the restaurant. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Dan Hanjie, seemingly oblivious to the fawning, was pulling Qin Youxuan along, didn¡¯t even nce at the restaurant manager, and was about to walk past him. Qin Youxuan finally snapped out of it, gave a polite nod to the restaurant manager, was just about to follow his steps, when the sight of two familiar figures caught her off guard. ¡°Xuan, it really is you!¡± Meng Ziqi stood up excitedly from the table, her soft features showing excitement. She adjusted the slightly crumpled hemline of her dress, then lowered her head to look at Jin Chenye still seated at the table, ¡°Ye, why are you still sitting, it¡¯s Xuan!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze tightened. The moment he saw Qin Youxuan, he froze. His gaze slowly moved down to Qin Youxuan¡¯s waist, fixated onto the hand rested on her waist. His ck pupils suddenly erupted with uncontroble anger and his hand on the table slowly clenched into a fist.
He stood up, looking at the equally stunned Qin Youxuan. He would have never guessed that by merely having dinner with Meng Ziqi, he would run into Qin Youxuan here. Jin Chenye turned his head and nced at the Dan Group¡¯s skyscraper not far away, his eyes shing. Did she arrange to have lunch with Dan Hanjie, or did shee to work with him? Chapter 166: 166: Since When Was He So Generous? Chapter 166: 166: Since When Was He So Generous?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Ziqi¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s stunned gaze slowly shifted to Meng Ziqi. In all this time, Meng Ziqi hadn¡¯t changed much.
Delicate eyebrows and eyes, a petite nose, fair skin¡­ Her appearance wasn¡¯t magnificent, yet she always had an elegant gentleness characteristic of a well-breddy. Gentle but not weak, graceful but not pretentious. She was the kind ofdy whose etiquette permeated her very bones. Qin Youxuan caught sight of Jin Chenye beside her, her cat-like eyes blinked in surprise. She had never imagined that he would be dining with Meng Ziqi. Not long ago, the media had widely reported their impending marriage. Was it their intent to confirm the media¡¯s spection now, or was it tond in headlines once again, to cover up previous negative reports? With a puzzled look, Qin Youxuan nced at Jin Chenye, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. ¡°I just returned to the country, and brother Ye said the beefsteak here was authentic, so he brought me here. Who would have thought we¡¯d bump into you just after you said you were busy!¡± Upon hearing Meng Ziqi¡¯s words, Qin Youxuan recalled Dan Hanjie¡¯s rmendation earlier. It seemed that the restaurant [Tulip] was really famous, even the seldom returning Jin Chenye knew about it. She became the most ignorant one again! ¡°I wondered why you were always too busy to have meals with me. Turns out you had already made ns with this handsome man. Aren¡¯t you going to introduce us?¡± Meng Ziqi, hesitated for a moment, and then stood up and walked towards Qin Youxuan.
Qin Youxuan was stunned before she remembered Dan Hanjie sitting next to her. As she became rigid, she felt his hand tighten around her waist. Her nerves heightened to the point where even her breathing felt strained. As she lifted her head to look at Dan Hanjie, she saw his face had turned dark. ¡°Ziqi, I¡­¡± ¡°Your friend?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold interruption came before Qin Youxuan could exin. His voice, neither heavy nor light, seemed inscrutable. The moment he heard Qin Youxuan speak, he remembered her phone¡¯s iing call disy. He nced at Jin Chenye and guessed most of the situation. His question was purely rhetorical. ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Youxuan obediently nodded. She never thought she would run into Meng Ziqi here, under these circumstances. And then seeing Jin Chenye by her side¡­ This situation, it was as crazy as a soap opera! What scared her the most was that she couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on in Dan Hanjie¡¯s mind. If he were to pick a fight at this time, she would be burned in the crossfire! ¡°Since it¡¯s such a coincidence, why don¡¯t we change the venue and eat together?¡± As the words fell from Dan Hanjie¡¯s mouth, he nced at the restaurant manager who was standing beside them, stupefied.
The restaurant manager immediately regained his senses and respectfully added, ¡°Mr. Jie, the private room has always been reserved for you, right this way, please!¡± Then, Dan Hanjie finally withdrew his gaze, satisfied. Noticing Jin Chenye had been staring at Qin Youxuan the whole time, a trace of coldness shot through his eyes. ¡°Together!¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback and looked incredulously at Dan Hanjie. When did he be so generous? He seemed ready to devour Jin Chenye just moments ago, now he¡¯s extended an invitation! The crux of the matter was, while he weed the idea, she did not. Especially after suspecting that her abduction might be connected to Jin Chenye¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve not seen you for a long time either. Your return to the country seemed so rushed, and you didn¡¯t even mention it. I have lots of things I want to ask you. Brother Ye, what do you think?¡± Meng Ziqi smoothly picked up the conversation, oblivious to Qin Youxuan¡¯s silent exmation¡­ Chapter 167: 167: You Don’t Have to Be So Impatient Chapter 167: 167: You Don¡¯t Have to Be So Impatient
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Does Mr. Jin have any objections?¡± Dan Hanjie ignored the two chattering women, directly lifting his gaze to the silent Jin Chenye. ¡°Of course not.¡± Jin Chenye had recovered from his shock, his expression gentle as he began to speak.
His calm and casual face revealed no hint of his thoughts. The most panicked was Qin Youxuan, seeing the unpredictable Dan Hanjie inexplicably show goodwill towards Jin Chenye, she felt the hairs all over her body stand on end. She had no idea what game Dan Hanjie was ying. ¡°Um, actually¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, didn¡¯t you say you were hungry?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t give her a chance to object, he took Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand and led the way into the private room. ¡°Let¡¯s go in too.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze flickered, as he steadily watched the two disappear, dying for a few seconds before giving Meng Ziqi a smile. ¡°Sure.¡± Meng Ziqi responded with a soft smile, clearly the most rxed of the four. She walked to Jin Chenye¡¯s side, her slender arm automatically linking with his, surprising or emotional, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect Xuan to have a boyfriend so soon.¡± Jin Chenye paused, his forced smile instantly faded as he nced at her. ¡°Did I say something wrong?¡± Meng Ziqi felt ufortable under his gaze and touched her own cheek. Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze stalled, he pursed his lips, didn¡¯t respond, and just moved straight into the private room. The luxurious private room wasvishly decorated, in the center was an extended rectangr table, the entire room design incorporated modern metallic elements in addition to the Tulip theme.
It looked luxurious and lofty. Qin Youxuan was already seated by Dan Hanjie, seeing Jin Chenye and Meng Ziqiing in, she was about to get up, but Dan Hanjie was already wrapping his arm around her waist. He whispered in her ear, ¡°Why the rush? The old me hasn¡¯t reached us. Must you be so eager?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, about to exin when Jin Chenye really walked up to them. ¡°Xuan!¡± Seeing her body closely attached to Dan Hanjie, his gaze deepened, and he unknowingly clenched his fists. Qin Youxuan blinked, but didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°Xuan, you haven¡¯t introduced me yet¡­¡± Meng Ziqi actively tugged Qin Youxuan¡¯s arm, unconsciously creating a distance between her and Dan Hanjie, her smile blooming. Her exquisite brows and eyes took a careful look at Dan Hanjie beside Qin Youxuan, under her eyes were unhidden admiration and fear. She was aware of Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome features and an indescribable, subtle coldness to him¡­ Such outstanding attributes would astonish and please anyone who wasn¡¯t familiar with him. Those with less courage wouldn¡¯t dare to speak to him.
Meng Ziqi was one, which is why she kept nudging Qin Youxuan to introduce him. ¡°His name is Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, considering how to introduce Dan Hanjie¡¯s background, but before she continued, the clearly surprised Meng Ziqi cut her off. Ziqi must know then, she didn¡¯t need to say it. ¡°Dan Hanjie, this is my childhood friend, Miss Meng from the Meng family, Meng Ziqi.¡± Qin Youxuan lifted her gaze to the silent Dan Hanjie and apprehensively introduced her. ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s gaze tightened, her expression somewhat panicked, quickly bing respectful. Apparently, she had never expected the man with Qin Youxuan would be the young president of Dan Group in Fico City, a man whomanded respect wherever he went, Mr. Jie. Chapter 168: 168: Enviable Pampering Chapter 168: 168: Enviable Pampering
Trantor:549690339 The Meng family is a first-rate business conglomerate in Fico City, possessing a substantial amount of assets. Yet,pared to the international financial giant Dan Group, they were barely worth mentioning. She was quite taken aback, looking at Qin Youxuan with a somewhat bewildering expression. ¡°Mr. Jie, would you like to stick to the usual rules?¡± the restaurant manager, seeing that everyone had arrived, hurriedly walked up to ask about the dishes. ¡°Mr. Jin and Miss Meng are our guests, bring all the menus and let them choose first.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled open the chair beside him,pletely ignoring the other two people in the private room, pulled Qin Youxuan over and ced her on the chair.
Then he sits down next to her, his posture leisurely with a hint of pampering. After Jin Chenye and Meng Ziqi had ordered their meal, without even looking at the menu, he straight away ordered two signature steaks from Tulip, plus several after-dinner desserts. They were all Qin Youxuan¡¯s favorites. For a moment, Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze became somewhat restless. The hand that was resting on his thigh was repeatedly clenched and loosened. No one spoke first, the atmosphere became quite oppressive for a moment. ¡°Gurgle¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was famished. As soon as the steak arrived, her stomach couldn¡¯t help but growl. She didn¡¯t care about the two men who were trying to outdo each other with their mental powers, she picked up her utensils and was ready to devour her meal. Just as she was reaching with her knife to the steak, the te was unexpectedly whisked away, she looked up startled. ¡°What¡¯s the hurry, it¡¯s not like I¡¯m not going to let you eat.¡± Dan Hanjie leisurely moved her te in front of him, picked up the utensils, swiftly and elegantly cut the steak into pieces. ¡°You¡¯re not starving, why are you staring at me, eat your food.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s smirk looming at the corner of his mouth, softly pinching Qin Youxuan¡¯s cheek.
¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan reflexively swatted his hand away, frowning unhappily. She hesitated for a few seconds before realizing there were others in the room. Her action just now was quite disrespectful to him. Suddenly, she looked at Dan Hanjie nervously again. ¡°Try this red wine, it goes perfectly with steak and brings out the essence of Tulip.¡± Dan Hanjie gently ced a ss of well-awakened red wine next to Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan blinked her bright, cat-like eyes, realizing he wasn¡¯t mad, she quickly picked up her fork, pierced a piece of steak and put it in her mouth. She was starving to death! The tender texture of the steak made her mouth water, and after a few bites, Qin Youxuan noticed the faint fragrance lingering in her mouth, making her pause. She took the red wine, took a gentle sip, held it in her mouth for a while before swallowing. ¡°So fragrant¡­like flowers, but it doesn¡¯t overpower the steak¡¯s aroma. Delicious!¡± When she was hungry, she could not resist delicious food. Qin Youxuan praised while quickly shoveling steak into her mouth. ¡°Eat slowly, no one¡¯speting with you.¡± Dan Hanjie abruptly held her small hand, his slender fingers reaching across the seat to wipe away the juice from Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth.
The action was gentle yet possessed an indescribable level of pampering and the look in his eyes was intoxicating at first nce. ¡°¡­Oh.¡± Qin Youxuan btedly responded, her gaze bing vacant after touching the depth of his dark eyes, her mind seemed to stop working. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating?¡± Dan Hanjie noticed her dazed expression, pinched her delicate face again with indulgence. ¡°Eat¡­¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes, hurriedly moved her gaze away from his handsome face. Chapter 169: 169: Unusual Gentle and Considerate Behavior Chapter 169: 169: Unusual Gentle and Considerate Behavior
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Bang¡± The fork slipped from Jin Chenye¡¯s hand and hit the floor with a crisp metallic sound. ¡°Ye, are you okay?¡± Meng Ziqi stood up anxiously from his seat, intending to reach for Jin Chenye¡¯s hand. ¡°I¡¯m fine, it was just a slip.¡± Jin Chenye politely avoided Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand and nced at a nearby waiter; someone immediately stepped forward to pick up the dropped fork and rece the entire set of tableware. ¡°So Mr. Jin can¡¯t even handle steak since he returned to the country.¡± Dan Hanjie gave an arrogant, icy smirk, a coldness spreading from him. His words were tinged with frostiness.
¡°Mr. Dan, you¡¯re joking, here¡¯s a toast to you.¡± Jin Chenye lifted his ss of red wine. ¡°Me too.¡± Meng Ziqi also raised her ss, her demeanor was like that of Jin Chenye¡¯s wife, her every move was genteel. Jin Chenye¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, but he remained silent. ¡°Let¡¯s drink together!¡± Qin Youxuan, who had immersed herself in eating, finally satisfied her hunger just a little and reached for her wine ss. ¡°You still have a wound, sip a little bit just to quench your thirst.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingertips hadn¡¯t touched the ss before Dan Hanjie grasped them. Her slender, jade-like fingers in his broad palm were indescribably warm, and the atmosphere instantly became romantic. The painting of a loving couple¡¯s flirtations made Jin Chenye grip his wine ss tighter, his fingers almost crushing the ss, tempting him to drag Qin Youxuan away. Meng Ziqi seemed to be very happy. Aside from her initial shock, her light smile never faded from her face. ¡°I¡¯ve only had one sip¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingertips trembled, and she couldn¡¯t help but look at Dan Hanjie twice more. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact others were present, she would really like to reach out and touch his forehead. Was he delirious with fever? He was unusually warm and considerate today!
Ordinarily, he wouldn¡¯t kindly cut her steak. Even if he did, he would grimace and remark how she couldn¡¯t even handle steak, as if he was performing a charitable act. Then he would mock her, ¡°Qin Youxuan, drink up. If your wound gets infected, it serves you right.¡± That was more consistent with his twisted personality: cool, overbearing, and sardonic. Was the man in front of her really Dan Hanjie that she knew? Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly, but didn¡¯t ask the obvious question. ¡°Do you really want to drink?¡± Dan Hanjie was apparently unconcerned as he yed with Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers, refusing to let go. His charming gaze was shot through with an odd light, something others may not understand¡­ But Qin Youxuan immediately discerned his warning. She swiftly shook her head, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t really want to. You guys go ahead and drink, I¡¯ll eat my steak!¡± Eat steak¡­ Qin Youxuan withdrew her hand and concentrated on the steak in front of her. ¡°What do you mean ¡®You have a wound¡¯? Xiao Xuan, you¡¯re injured!¡± Meng Ziqi eximed in surprise, standing up abruptly. It didn¡¯t look like she was just pretending to be worried. ¡°It¡¯s just a small wound. I happened to get it by ident. It¡¯s fine now.¡± Qin Youxuan paused before lifting her head.
Her gaze instinctively moved toward Jin Chenye, catching a fleeting expression of veiled knowledge pass over his face. Her heart sank. He knew after all. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re okay?¡± After hearing Dan Hanjie warn her to moderate her drinking, Meng Ziqi was doubtful of Qin Youxuan¡¯s story and kept checking Qin Youxuan for injuries. While she didn¡¯t see any wounds, she did notice a hickey on Qin Youxuan¡¯s neck, causing her gaze to stall. Chapter 170: Striking Traces Chapter 170: Striking Traces Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Really, I¡¯m okay. I¡¯ve told you it¡¯s just a minor injury, so don¡¯t be so anxious. Sit down and eat!¡± Qin Youxuan awkwardly tugged at her cor, her pretty face a bit embarrassed. Recalling the man who was quite enthusiastic in nibbling her yesterday, she secretly pinched Dan Hanjie¡¯s thigh under the table. It¡¯s all because of him, now she must feel embarrassed! Meng Ziqi must think they had just finished rolling in the sheets¡­ Dan Hanjie, on the other hand, remained unresponsive, letting her vent out her anger by pinching him. After a while, hisrge hand finally captured Qin Youxuan¡¯s mischievous little hand, and held it tightly within his palm. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ all right¡­ then¡± Meng Ziqi, noticing their intimate actions under the table, stuttered a bit, looking rather flustered. She couldn¡¯t help but turn her head to nce at Jin Chenye by her side. ¡°Bang¡± The ss of wine in Jin Chenye¡¯s hand suddenly shattered, red wine mixed with blood seeping through his fingers. Before anyone could react, he let out a sound, stood up from his chair, and hid his gaze, ¡°I just remembered I have something to do. You guys take your time, I¡¯ll be leaving first.¡± Having said that, his tall figure quickly exited the room. ¡°Ye!¡± Meng Ziqi stood up a step toote, turned her head to look at Qin Youxuan and apologized slightly, ¡°Xuan, then I won¡¯t interrupt you guys, we¡¯ll meet another day!¡± ¡°Ye, wait for me¡­¡± Meng Ziqi turned around and chased after him. Qin Youxuan frowned, recovering from her surprise after a while. Her gaze was fixed on the shattered ss on the table, the traces of blood mingled in the red wine, a striking bright red. The ss must have cut him really deeply¡­ Qin Youxuan slowly lifted her gaze, staring intently at the exit of the room, remained speechless for a long time. ¡°He¡¯s already far away, if you can¡¯t bear it, why don¡¯t you chase after him!¡± ¡°¡­ Why should I chase after him?¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly, twisting her head to look at Dan Hanjie, her brows even more furrowed. She didn¡¯t understand why he was just fine a moment ago, but suddenly became angry. ¡°Why? Qin Youxuan, are you sure you want to ask me this?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, he stood up from the chair, abandoned Qin Youxuan, and strode away. Watching the people who had thrown her aside one after another and left, Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds, before she remembered a crucial question. She didn¡¯t even have a bag on her, and since Dan Hanjie had left, she had no money to pay the bill! ¡°Dan Hanjie, wait for me!¡± Qin Youxuan picked up her phone and quickly ran after him. Fearing she wouldn¡¯t catch up, she took off her high heels, held them in her hands, and ran out. Fortunately, no one thought she was trying to dine and dash, so no one stopped her. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t leave me behind!¡± Qin Youxuan, after bursting out of Tulip Restaurant, scanned and found no signs of Dan Hanjie. Her heart tightened for a second before spotting a familiar ck luxury car parked by the side of the road. She quickly dashed towards it. ¡°Why are you chasing after me when you only have eyes for Jin Chenye!¡± Dan Hanjie watched as the barefoot Qin Youxuan, looking pathetic, managed to mber into the back seat of his car. His mischievous eyes shed as he frowned slightly. He had initially ordered Yao to drive, but upon hearing her plea for him not to abandon her, he inexplicably had Yao stop the car. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t have money to pay the bill¡­¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan managed to get in and sit down in the back seat, she cautiously nced at Dan Hanjie and swallowed nervously. ¡°You asked me not to leave you just because you have no money to pay the bill?!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, reflecting a dangerous light. ¡°Get out of the car!¡± The cold, fierce roar fell like a chopping block. Chapter 171: Why Catch Up Chapter 171: Why Catch Up Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Bang¡± Before Qin Youxuan could react, the car door opened, and she was tossed out. The ck luxury car turned around and just drove away. ¡°Dan Hanjie, wait for me¡­¡± Qin Youxuan fell onto the ground, her small butt hurt from the impact, blinking in confusion. Did he really just leave like that? More importantly, she really didn¡¯t have any money! Qin Youxuan turned her head to see the restaurant manager approaching her, ignoring the pain in her butt, she quickly got up, and started running in the direction of Dan Hanjie¡¯s car. If she couldn¡¯t catch up with Dan Hanjie, she might as well are run for her life, she certainly couldn¡¯t stay and wash dishes! ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin is still chasing the car behind us.¡± Yao slowed down the car, while carefully reminding him as he drove. ¡°Ignore her.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face was incredibly grim, his eyes filled with fury. He didn¡¯t doubt that if that damn woman came up to him at this moment, he might tear her into pieces! ¡°Understood.¡± Yao took his eyes off the rearview mirror and focused on driving. The speed of the car was still slow, no different from a snail. ¡°Stop the car!¡± After no more than three seconds, Dan Hanjie growled suddenly. ¡°Whoosh¡± The car stopped steadily by the roadside. Qin Youxuan, who had been falling behind a great distance, saw his car stopped, didn¡¯t even dare to breathe heavily, and rushed up in one breath. The petite body was almost leaning against the car window, she pped her face to cheer up, and made the most invincible smile, before knocking on the window. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if you don¡¯t want to pay, I can pay, but I didn¡¯t bring any money, can you lend me some?¡± This was the best solution she could think of. When Dan Hanjie heard she didn¡¯t have any money, he got so angry, he must not want to pay either. What a stingy man! ¡°So this is what you wanted to say to me?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed a dangerous light. Qin Youxuan saw his face darkening rapidly. She quickly reached her hand in through the window, opened the car door, and rushed in. ¡°No, no! I have so many things to tell you, cannot finish in a while. Let me slowly tell you!¡± Dan Hanjie was stunned, his hand ready to tell Yao to drive, hung in the air. He nced down at the little woman clinging tightly to his waist. He raised his head, brushed a nce at Yao, who was also startled by Qin Youxuan¡¯s actions. Meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s displeased eyes, Yao immediately got a chill, and got out of the car first. Walked less than ten meters away, he turned his back. Pretending he could see nothing. ¡°Huh! Isn¡¯t Yao the driver? Why did he get off? Who will driveter¡­ Uh!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s words were cut off by Dan Hanjie sealing her lips. Dan Hanjie held her face in one hand and straightened it toward him. Qin Youxuan¡¯s arms tensely pressed against his chest, but he quickly pinned her arms behind her. His tall body confined her in his arms. ¡°Dan Hanjie, let me go.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the traffic outside the car window, took another look at her immovable situation, sensed an unusual temperature from his body and started struggling in panic. But Dan Hanjie turned a deaf ear. The man¡¯s voice, heavy with displeasure, rang in her ears, ¡°Why did you chase up?¡± Qin Youxuan smacked her lips, pressing her lips together and not speaking immediately. Her mind was spinning rapidly. Chapter 172: Fickle Man Chapter 172: Fickle Man Trantor: 549690339 At this moment, she couldn¡¯t possibly say it was for paying a meal; otherwise, she would definitely be thrown out of the car. But how could she know what he wanted to hear¡­ After struggling for a while, Qin Youxuan moved her arm and actively hugged his robust waist by herself. Her petite body snuggled into his arms, biting her lip in grievance, reddening her eyes in silence. A look of a bullied young wife, pitiful beyond words. She flickered her cat-like eyes, utterly appealing. Seeing her pitiable state, Dan Hanjie¡¯s anger sunk in his chest, disappeared all at once. Yet, the hand pinching her chin exerted force intentionally. ¡°Dan Hanjie, it hurts! It hurts!¡± She felt like he was about to pinch her chin off! ¡°Painful, isn¡¯t it? Remember it, or next time, I will tear you apart!¡± Dan Hanjie lifted his head, a wicked smile ying on his sexy and thin lips, enticing and captivating. Knowing that she had passed the test, Qin Youxuan gulped and weakly tried to climb out of his arms. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, we are on the street¡­my, my foot hurts¡­¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her smooth and dainty feet. Her shoes had long disappeared, relying on her barefoot, which was slightly bruised. A faint trace of blood was showing on her heel. ¡°Now you know it hurts, what the hell were you running after just now!¡± Dan Hanjie humphed coldly, recalling her pathetic state chasing after the car. But his actions became unintentionally gentle. ¡°I didn¡¯t have money, if I didn¡¯t run, the restaurant manager would have made me wash dishes¡­¡± Qin Youxuan muttered in a low voice, looking pitiful. ¡°How dare he!¡± ¡°He just chased after me.¡± Qin Youxuan remembered this, quickly turned around to look, only to find that the restaurant manager who had been chasing her was gone. ¡°Who said you have to pay? All the expenses at the Tulip will automatically be billed to my name, and someone will take care of it.¡± Dan Hanjie stole a nce at the stunned Qin Youxuan, and loosened his grip, leaning back in his chair. Admiring her dumbfounded look. ¡°Then why did the restaurant manager chase after me?¡± It scared her, thinking that a debt collector had arrived. Furthermore, why didn¡¯t he say anything when she had asked him for money to pay the bill? If he had said something earlier, she wouldn¡¯t have to chase the car so desperately, running until her feet were almost useless! ¡°Dare to say one word about not wanting to chase after me, I will strangle you!¡± Dan Hanjie caught the regret in her eyes and his own eyes darkened. Qin Youxuan sighed. This person is really moody and unpredictable. Just now, he scolded her for being stupid and running after nothing. Now, he¡¯s changed his mind again¡­ Does he want her to chase after him or not? ¡°Yao!¡± Qin Youxuan was still mulling over it, and Yao had already returned to the car. He respectfully entered the car, started the engine, and drove away. They did not return to Dan Group, but went straight back to Yujing Vi. ¡°Call the doctor.¡± Dan Hanjie held Qin Youxuan and strode into the living room. ¡°Dan Hanjie, put me down, I can walk myself.¡± Unmoved by her protest, Dan Hanjie straightly ced her on his own thigh. ¡°I¡¯m alright¡­¡± Qin Youxuan started to speak, but was silenced by a fierce re, and sheepishly retreated to the edge of the sofa. Soon, a doctor walked in quickly. After politely greeting them, he swiftly began to treat the superficial wounds on Qin Youxuan¡¯s feet. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin¡¯s foot is just a bit grazed. It has been cleaned and bandaged. Try to avoid water for the next few days, even when showering. After going out, disinfect with alcohol and keep it dry.¡± Chapter 173: Can She Take Back What She Just Said? Chapter 173: Can She Take Back What She Just Said? Trantor: 549690339 ¡°The wound is on the sole of your foot, so walking in the next couple of days will definitely cause some pain. Try to move as little as possible, and once the wound heals, you will be fine.¡± The doctor in casual dress simply instructed a few words, seeing that Dan Hanjie had no othermands, then left with his first aid kit. ¡°Did you hear that? Do I need to repeat it?¡± Dan Hanjie crossed his arms and smirkedzily. ¡°It¡¯s just a minor injury. There¡¯s no need for such fuss, even needing to be careful when taking a shower.¡± muttered Qin Youxuan. ¡°Should I cut off your foot for you to take it seriously?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrow coldly, his wicked eyes swept over her smooth feet. Could she take back what she just said? This guy has absolutely no sense of humor, and is always talking about extreme measures. Her life will sooner orter be over. ¡°Don¡¯t you need to go to the office?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her beautiful eyes, asking curiously. ¡°Are you hoping that I will leave?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrows and retorted without answering. His thin lips slightly curved up, containing a wicked smile. ¡°No, it¡¯s not that, I¡¯m just worried that you will be dyed with your work. If you¡¯re busy, just go. I can take care of myself.¡± Qin Youxuan shuffled on the sofa, resting her little head on it, found afortable position and was feeling drowsy. ¡°It¡¯s not your ce to worry about my work.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t want to interfere, I was just expressing gratitude. You should be praising me.¡± Qin Youxuan mumbled, couldn¡¯t help but yawn gracefully. ¡°Tired?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, hisrge hand scooped her into his arms, gently massaging her small head. ¡°A little, it¡¯s afternoon already.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the time, and snuggled a little closer into Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. People tend to lower their guard when they are sleepy. After running so far, Qin Youxuan was exhausted, she couldn¡¯t care about who she was leaning against now, she just wanted to find afortable ce to have a good sleep. Thinking about the restaurant manager who made her run so far that she ended up hurting her feet, she was still seething with anger. Her cat-like eyes slightly squinted, and soon Qin Youxuan fell asleep. ¡°Move lightly, don¡¯t wake her.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Yao who was approaching, warning him with his eyes. Yao immediately halted in his tracks. He stood still, watching as Dan Hanjie gently picked up Qin Youxuan and carried her upstairs. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Once she was on the big bed, Qin Youxuanfortably stretched her legs, her petite body turned over and automatically burrowed into the quilt. Like a little cat, she curled up in her small nest. Her peaceful sleeping face seemed nothing like her quirky and whimsical waking state, let alone her obstinacy that grinds people¡¯s teeth. At this moment, Qin Youxuan was like a defenseless sweetheart. Dan Hanjie stood aside and watched her for a while before retracting his gaze and leaving the room. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao respectfully waited outside the study. ¡°Any results?¡± Dan Hanjie strode over, his towering figure walked to the desk and gracefully sat down. His long fingers tapped on the smooth desk surface intermittently, yet chillingly. ¡°Yes. As you guessed, Mr. Jie, this matter should be rted to the Meng family. ording to our investigations, Meng Ziqi and Miss Qin grew up together, but her rtionship with Jin Chenye is not simple. However, matters have been handled very cleanly, those who should have died are indeed dead, it might be difficult to investigate.¡± Yao reported meticulously. ¡°In that case, Jin Chenye knows well how to use people to his advantage.¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, his smile eerie, ¡°I just wonder how Meng Ziqi would react if she knew that she was being used.¡± Chapter 174: The Person Is Nowhere To Be Found Chapter 174: The Person Is Nowhere To Be Found Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Should we warn her?¡± Yao¡¯s eyes shed briefly. ¡°No need, she is not a fool, sooner orter she will know. What¡¯s the rush.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s attractive eyes shed a glimpse of a secret glow, ¡°Keep an eye on Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Yao quickly turned and left. Dan Hanjie pondered for a moment before opening hisputer to process some documents. He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed, but when he returned to his room, Qin Youxuan was no longer in the bed. Just as he was about to call someone, he noticed that even the quilt was gone. Where had she gone? She even took the nket with her¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, spotting something out of the corner of his eye. Rushing to the bedside, he indeed found Qin Youxuan, folded in along with the nket on the ground. Her small head was buried in the nket, her sleeping posture was so bad she didn¡¯t even realize she had fallen off the bed. Dan Hanjie walked over and picked her up from the nket. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t move, I¡¯m sleepy¡­¡± Qin Youxuan closed her eyes, rubbed her head against his chest and muttered unhappily. Her pretty face was flushed from being under the nket for so long, which gave her a lustrous glow. Dan Hanjie, who was initially about to scold her, suddenly paused, staring at his ¡®woman¡¯ who could figure out it was him even without looking. After a few seconds, he lifted her back onto the bed. ¡°Comfortable¡­¡± Qin Youxuan head nestled against his chest, her little hand clutching his clothes. ¡°Fool!¡± She¡¯d even count the money for someone who had sold her out. With this level of intelligence, she actually wanted topete for inheritance rights with others. She wouldn¡¯t even know how she had died. Dan Hanjie embraced her with one arm, lighting a cigarette and leaning against the headboard with his other hand. The faint puff of smoke drifted around his enchanting face, tracing a boundary of indifference. Behind the seductivenessy cold apathy. ¡°Cough, cough¨C¡± Qin Youxuan coughed lightly, rubbed her nose, snuggled back into his chest. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, extinguishing his cigarette in the ashtray. He turned his body, pulling her closer, burying his head in her hair and taking a deep breath. He loved her scent, which was like an irresistible poison. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, feeling ticklish around her neck, woke up groggily. Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face magnified before her eyes, his aura as enchanting, crafty, and domineering as always. Yet the depths of his eyes held a chilling light that was especially terrifying. Qin Youxuan stiffened all over in response. As their eyes met, she was slightly taken aback. ¡°Awake?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was a little husky as he pinched her small face. Such a gentle voice. Qin Youxuan felt as if she had been electrified. She must be dreaming, she must be¡­ It wasn¡¯t until Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand slid to her chest that Qin Youxuan sprang up like a bolt of electricity. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t touch you.¡± Dan Hanjie cut her off first, his thin lips covered hers. Looking at Qin Youxuan, who instantly blushed and stared at him with cat-like eyes, Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow. ¡°Looking at me like that, do you want me to eat you up?¡± ¡°I, I¡­I need to pee! I have to go to the bathroom!¡± Qin Youxuan gathered all her strength, wriggled out from underneath him, and bolted. With a ¡°bang,¡± she closed the bathroom door and leaned against it panting, her fair body sliding down the door as if she was about to copse. Qin Youxuan took a while, then finally raised her head. She walked to the washbasin, scooped up a handful of water, and washed her face. Chapter 175: The Heartbeat Loses Its Rhythm Chapter 175: The Heartbeat Loses Its Rhythm Trantor: 549690339 Seeing herself in the mirror, she was suddenly shocked. Her pretty face was flushed, brimming with shyness. There were traces left by Dan Hanjie on her neck and corbone. She looked as if she had been ruthlessly ravaged. Qin Youxuan put her hand over her chest, her heart was racing as if it had lost its rhythm. What had she been doing just now? She had almost been seduced by him. ¡°Whoosh¡± Qin Youxuan forcefully sshed cold water on her face and leaned on the sink, stunned for a moment. shes of Dan Hanjie saving her over and over again, standing up for her yed in her mind¡­ Unconsciously, his bewitching figure had intensely imprinted in her mind. Qin Youxuan¡¯s face reddened slightly. She bit her lip hard, eyes full of panic. For several days, Qin Youxuan holed up in the Yujing Vi, not stepping out at all. It was not that she didn¡¯t want to, but because Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t allow it. Her burns had not healed, and she had added new injuries to her foot, making it inconvenient to go out. Plus, Dan Hanjie had said that until the safety hazards around her had been eradicated, she couldn¡¯t return to the Qin family. So, Qin Youxuanfortably stayed in this ¡°Golden House¡± of Yujing Vi. When she was bored, Dan Hanjie would always have someone prepare some information that would interest her, keeping her too busy to dwell on random thoughts. Time flew by in the blink of an eye. ¡°Phew¡± ¡°Finally finished reading. If I stay any longer, I will grow mould!¡± Qin Youxuan climbed out of the bed and stretched. She chucked the documents in her hand onto the bedside table, stood up, and energetically hopped around a few times. She took a deep breath, breathed out, repeated the process several times before finally feeling alive again. ¡°Beep beep¡± The mobile phone on the table buzzed, and Qin Youxuan reached out and grabbed it. She nced at the time and thought it was another message from Dan Hanjie reminding her to eat. She didn¡¯t think much of it and was about to say she knew. As her gaze touched the sender of the message, she paused. Her pale fingers opened the text. ¡°Xuan, Mr. Jie isn¡¯t right for you. If you¡¯re with him, you won¡¯t have a future.¡± The sender of the message was Meng Ziqi. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, sping the phone, tightened. She stared at the line of text on there, her eyes radiating a shade of dull gray. A spark that had yet to ignite felt as though a bucket of cold water had drenched it, chilling her to the core. ¡°I know.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers paused, then she quickly typed a few words in reply. Then she stared at Meng Ziqi¡¯s text for a few seconds and chose to delete it. Then she threw the phone onto the sofa. ¡°Knock knock¡± ¡°Miss Qin, your friend is here.¡± The housekeeper stood respectfully outside the door, reminding her in a soft voice. ¡°Okay, I know. I¡¯ll be right down.¡± Hearing the housekeeper¡¯s words, Qin Youxuan immediately stood up from the sofa and opened the door. She gave the housekeeper a polite smile before stepping downstairs. ¡°Yaya!¡± As soon as she got downstairs, Qin Youxuan excitedly shouted out. ¡°You damn woman, I thought you were missing. Turns out you¡¯re hiding here living a life of luxury. Come here, I promise I won¡¯t kill you!¡± Ning Yanan stood up from the sofa with an outraged look on her face. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, watching her cautiously. After confirming there was no danger to her life, she charged and pounced on Ning Yanan on the sofa. ¡°Here I am, at your mercy!¡± ¡°You damn woman, you really scared me this time.¡± Ning Yanan touched Qin Youxuan up and down. Only when she did not hear anyints from Qin Youxuan did she finally sigh in relief. Chapter 176: 176: What brings you here today? Chapter 176: What brings you here today?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°That¡¯s why I always ask you to be nicer to me. Who knows when I might die, where will you find such a good cosiness then?¡± ¡°Get lost! Stay away from me!¡± Ning Yanan kicked Qin Youxuan off the couch, ¡°Why have you be so shameless recently? I can¡¯t even recognise you.¡± What did she mean by recently? Wasn¡¯t she always shameless? Qin Youxuan climbed up from the ground with a smug smile and sat back on the couch, ¡°Tell me, I¡¯ve been alright for days, what kind of wind blew you here today?¡± Admittance to Yujing Vi wasn¡¯t easy for everyone. However, Dan Hanjie, worrying she might be bored, never stopped Ning Yanan froming in.
Yet whenever Qin Youxuan asked her over, Ning Yanan imed she was busy with the newspaper office, saying that since Qin Youxuan was fine, she wouldn¡¯te. Yet, here she was today. ¡°Speaking of this riles me up. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s happening recently, but rich people are stirring up trouble, that¡¯s what it¡¯s like being a journalist. Whenever there¡¯s a big event, we can¡¯t have a break. Just as the news about Mr. Jinchen was calming down, new gossip from the Meng family came out. Look at my panda eyes and guess how many days I have had without proper sleep!¡± Ning Yananshed out, venting all her grievances. ¡°Butler, could you prepare two cups of honey pomelo tea for us, please?¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head to look at the butler, ¡°Let¡¯s have a drink and cool down a bit!¡± ¡°Finally, there¡¯s a bit of conscience in you!¡± The butler was very efficient and soon, two cups of honey pomelo tea were served. Qin Youxuan passed a cup to Ning Yanan, picked up another one for herself, and took a small sip. ¡°Mr. Jiang Jinchen, is it Jiang Jinchen you¡¯re talking about?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, and casually asked. ¡°Who else could it be other than thatdies¡¯ man? You might not know, but the most attractive man in Fico City is none other than him. He changes women faster than he changes clothes¡­¡± Ning Yananined non-stop the moment Jiang Jinchen¡¯s name was mentioned. ¡°Isn¡¯t that a good thing for you? You wouldn¡¯tck news even during the offseason.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he fooled around with our female colleagues with different women every time, I¡¯d be willing to thank his whole family!¡±
¡°Pfft¡± Qin Youxuan spat out a mouthful of tea. ¡°Hey! hey! hey! Show some manners, please!¡± Ning Yanan nearly got spat on. She immediately started jumping up and down with indignation. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned red from choking, she finally took a breath, ¡°Keeping more than one woman at the same time¡­¡± Mr. Jinchen wasn¡¯t afraid of ruining his own kidney! Poor Ning Yanan, who hated yboys, might have wanted to rush forward to punish such adies¡¯ man when reporting the news. ¡°Wait, you mentioned the Meng family just now. What happened?¡± Qin Youxuan pondered for a while, ¡°Is it because Meng Ziqi returned to the country and the media started to widely report the previous marriage news?¡± Ning Yanan took a sip of the honey pomelo tea and eyed Qin Youxuan with respect, you¡¯re really clever. She set down her tea cup before continuing, ¡°I suspected that the marriage news was fake initially. However, a colleague captured images of the two having dinner and leaving the restaurant one after the other. Jin Chenye was just degraded in Qin Group not long ago, and Meng Ziqi hurriedly returned to the country, choosing to meet him in times like these. Don¡¯t you think there¡¯s something fishy going on between the two?¡± ¡°¡­How would I know?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, as she slightly lowered her gaze. ¡°The dinner you mentioned, was it at the Tulip in the city center?¡±
Chapter 177: 177: Fighting the Mistress till You Go Crazy Chapter 177: 177: Fighting the Mistress till You Go Crazy
Trantor:549690339 ¡°You knew too?¡± Ning Yanan gaped, putting down her cup, ¡°But the media has captured them more than once. They appear to be really close. I wonder what Miss Meng is thinking. Isn¡¯t she challenging you outright by speaking up for Jin Chenye at this time?¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, looking up at Ning Yanan. ¡°Don¡¯t me me for talking too much. Honestly, I¡¯m not too clear about your rtionship with Meng Ziqi. But your public falling out with Jin Chenye is widely known. Surely you¡¯re aware that her openly going around with Jin Chenye means she¡¯s chosen sides?¡± ¡°They¡¯re probably just friends¡­¡± Qin Youxuan furrowed her eyebrows, her voice sounding unsure. Shaking her head, ¡°Moreover, whatever they¡¯re doing is none of my concern. Right now, I just want to get out of here. I can¡¯t stand this ce anymore!¡±
Qin Youxuan turned her frustrated gaze to the two bodyguards standing at the vi¡¯s main gate. The moment she approaches the door, someone respectfully repeats, ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has instructed us that you¡¯re unwell and need to rest.¡± Rest¡­ rest my arse! This is obviously house arrest! ¡°Not many could enjoy such ¡®consideration¡¯ from Mr. Jie. You should be content!¡± Ning Yanan jested, picking up her drink for a sip. She moved her eyes around, thought, and then spoke, ¡°Xuan, are you¡­ really going to follow Mr. Jie without any clear rtionship?¡± ¡°Puff¡± Qin Youxuan spurted out magnificently again. Before Ning Yanan could react, she put the cup down on the table first, then jumped up from the sofa. ¡°What nonsense are you talking about! I am me, he is him. What do you mean I¡¯m following him without any clear rtionship? Who needs any status from him!¡± ¡°Dare you say you have nothing to do with him?¡± Ning Yanan stared at the hickey, which couldn¡¯t be concealed on Qin Youxuan¡¯s neck, and raised an eyebrow. ¡°That¡­ was just an ident. Besides, it¡¯s not what you¡¯re thinking. We didn¡¯t do anything.¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, meekly replied.
She curled up her petite body on the sofa, clutching a pillow in her arms. ¡°Phew¡± ¡°It¡¯s for the best if there is really nothing going on. You¡¯ve no idea how long I¡¯ve been holding this in, too afraid to speak out.¡± Ning Yanan suddenly sat up straight on the sofa and moved closer to Qin Youxuan. Her eyes swept around the room to ensure no one was listening, then she lowered her voice. ¡°Don¡¯t me me for saying this, Xuan, but I¡¯ve done a private investigation on the Dan Group. It¡¯s not so straightforward! Dan Hanjie is no ordinary man, you¡¯re not suitable for him.¡± Ning Yanan leaned back, looking up at the ceiling, ¡°And besides, would such a man really be faithful to one woman¡­ The queue of women wanting to get into his bed probably extends all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Even just dealing with the mistresses could drive you mad¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened. Her eyes dimmed. She hadn¡¯t even gotten close to Dan Hanjie, but one person after another was warning her. Is it because Dan Hanjie is too extraordinary, or is it because she¡¯s too ordinary? Qin Youxuan looked herself up and down, she doesn¡¯t consider herself to be stunningly beautiful, but at least she¡¯s quite attractive. When did she be so low valued? It seems like when she stands next to Dan Hanjie, she can¡¯t even find her self-confidence¡­
¡°Buzz¡± Qin Youxuan was startled by the sudden ringtone of a mobile phone, she had just reached out to find her phone when she heard Ning Yanan¡¯s voice. ¡°Okay, editor, I got it. Where¡¯s the address¡­ Alright, I¡¯m heading there now.¡± Chapter 178: For Freedom, Keep Going! Chapter 178: For Freedom, Keep Going! Trantor: 549690339 As soon as the call ended, Ning Yanan hastily stood up, ¡°Xuan, I have a mission, I need to rush over there. I¡¯ll exin to youter!¡± ¡°What¡¯s so urgent? I just heard something about someone disappearing, being kidnapped¡­.Someone¡¯s been kidnapped again?¡± Qin Youxuan was startled, then stood up with Ning Yanan. ¡°I haven¡¯t confirmed the news yet. I hope it¡¯s true, proof that there really is divine retribution. That¡¯d make you feel better!¡± As Ning Yanan said this, she straightened her clothing, grabbed her bag, and put her phone into it. ¡°What do you mean? What does that have to do with me?¡± Qin Youxuan was puzzled, blinking at her. Ning Yanan turned back and pinched her cheek gleefully, ¡°I¡¯ll let you be happy in advance. We¡¯ve received word that Jin Lan has disappeared and might have been kidnapped.¡± Qin Youxuan was genuinely stunned this time. If this isn¡¯t karma striking back at its finest, she didn¡¯t know what was. But karma was moving ridiculously fast this time! ¡°Wait for me, I will go with you to have a look!¡± Qin Youxuan turned around to go upstairs to change her clothes, but was immediately stopped by Ning Yanan. ¡°What are you going to do? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re worried about that malicious woman?¡± ¡°I just want to enjoy the drama! Aren¡¯t you overthinking a little?¡± Qin Youxuan frowned. The idea of her worrying about Jin Lan? Over her dead body! ¡°You¡­ No matter how excited you are, don¡¯t let it show on your face. If the media sees you, they might specte that you¡¯re the kidnapper!¡± Ning Yanan grumbled. ¡°I wish! After my near-death experience, I¡¯ve considered sending her to hell, but check me out now. I can¡¯t even leave the house, what opportunity would I have?¡± Qin Youxuan waspletely indifferent. ¡°Speaking of leaving, could you even get out now?¡± Ning Yanan shot the bodyguards by the door a few nces and smirked. ¡°Stay put. I¡¯ll notify you if there¡¯s any news.¡± Ning Yanan patted her velvety cheek. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s dejected face, she grabbed her bag and left with content. Ten minutester. Qin Youxuan changed into civilian clothes and sneakily entered the kitchen. She nudged open the little window. Crouching her petite frame, she quickly wriggled through. She sprinted all the way outside of the courtyard, staring at the tall iron fence. She pped her own face, ¡°Qin Youxuan, cheer up, do it for freedom!¡± She had to witness whether the news was real or not. If Jin Lan truly went missing, she would personally make offerings at the temple to thank the heavens for their fair justice! Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, hid herself from the guards¡¯ sight and cautiously climbed onto the fence. ¡°No wonder rich people are so protective of their lives. This fence is so high, falling from it could turn me into meat paste¡­¡± As Qin Youxuan held herself mid-air, she didn¡¯t dare to tilt her head back, fearing that it would make her hands shake. ¡°If you don¡¯t turn into meat paste from the fall, I wouldn¡¯t mind making you a human stuffed bun.¡± A chilling voice echoed behind her. Qin Youxuan felt a chill creeping down her spine to the back of her head. Slowly, she pivoted, her eyes met Dan Hanjie¡¯s sinister gaze. She shivered, released her grip. ¡°Ahh¡± Her horrifying scream reverberated throughout the Yujing Vi. ¡°When do you n to open your eyes? Or do you want to y dead forever?¡± Dan Hanjie held the petite woman in his arms securely. The thought of her escaping by climbing over the wall left an ominous cloud on his charming face. His grip around her waist was tightening persistently. ¡°Huh?¡± She wasn¡¯t dead? Qin Youxuan barely opened her eyes, locked onto Dan Hanjie¡¯s gloomy gaze, and quickly closed them again. Even if she wasn¡¯t dead, she would have to y dead. Otherwise, she would really die! Chapter 179: Petty Minded Man Chapter 179: Petty Minded Man Trantor: 549690339 Human-shaped dumplings, so brutal¡­ ¡°Qin, You, Xuan¡± ¡°I¡¯m awake! Already awake!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly scrambled out of his embrace, getting scared and distancing herself from him. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to climb the wall, I had an emergency and had to go out, but those bodyguards wouldn¡¯t listen to me¡­¡± Facing his angry gaze, Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice gradually quieted down. ¡°So you can just climb the wall?¡± Dan Hanjie clenched his teeth angrily. Is it toote for her to admit her mistake now? ¡°Dan Hanjie, Yaya said Jin Lan has disappeared, did you know?¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly asked. Dan Hanjie was taken aback, his eyes flickered, lips slightly pursed, giving off a cold and bloodthirsty aura. ¡°So, you wanted to go out because of this? To confirm whether Jin Lan really disappeared?¡± Qin Youxuan smacked her lips, but didn¡¯t dare answer. ¡°Then I can tell you now, she really has disappeared.¡± Hanjie took a step forward, pulling Qin Youxuan into his arms, cradling her sideways. ¡°Really?¡± If Hanjie said it, it was mostly true, Qin Youxuan got excited. ¡°Disappearance is disappearance, there¡¯s no true or false, think this is a y?¡± Dan Hanjie curled his lips coldly. Jin Chenye thought he¡¯d cleaned up all the evidence, so this issue would have no conclusive evidence. Little did he know, his actions had actually confirmed that the person who bought a hitman to kidnap Qin Youxuan was Jin Lan herself. So what if there was no evidence? The world doesn¡¯t always operate on evidence. ¡°A disappearance isn¡¯t a big deal, maybe she got lost herself, I¡¯d be happy if someone beats her up!¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be better if she died.¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, looking at Dan Hanjie with surprise, obviously not expecting him to be so ruthless. Without saying another word, Dan Hanjie looked down at her, holding her tightly and returned to the vi, back to the kitchen window from which Qin Youxuan had just slipped out. Dan Hanjie put her down, his cold lips slightly turned up, ¡°You¡¯re quite agile, why don¡¯t you try climbing again?¡± The small-minded man! ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m very hungry¡­¡± ¡°Climb back and eat.¡± In the end, Qin Youxuan, without the strength to resist, sadly returned the same way. She sat at the dining table with resentment, using her knife and fork to stab at the food on her te as if she were stabbing Dan Hanjie. ¡°Dan Hanjie, why did you suddenly return at this time?¡± And was so quick to realize she was climbing the wall? Blinking her big eyes, Qin Youxuan curiously looked at him. Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t speak, just nced at her already half-finished te, stood up, picked up Qin Youxuan and went upstairs. He opened the door to the surveince room and tossed her in. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin.¡± The bodyguards in the surveince room stood up and greeted them respectfully. ¡°So many surveince monitors¡­¡± Qin Youxuan opened her mouth in surprise, finally grasping the situation. The 360-degree coverage, fully monitoring the perimeter of Yujing Vi. This meant from the moment she¡¯d snuck into the kitchen, she had been discovered¡­ With her face ming, Qin Youxuan obediently returned to Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, lifting her small face, ¡°So, you rushed back because you received news of my escape?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her and said nothing. Why was he acting so aloof? Pretend, I am going to ignore you. Qin Youxuan turned around, about to step out, when she was abruptly pulled by the arm and fell straight into his arms. Chapter 180: Can’t Hide Even If I Wanted To Chapter 180: Can¡¯t Hide Even If I Wanted To Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Uh¡­¡± Her lips were suddenly sealed by a kiss. Qin Youxuan lifted her head. Knowing she couldn¡¯t push him away, she didn¡¯t bother to struggle futilely, allowing him to kiss her to his heart¡¯s content. Since the day they had almost crossed the line, he had been like this. Seizing every opportunity tounch a sudden attack, yet always managed to stop just in time. Only when they slept, would he hold her tight. Qin Youxuan doubted more than once whether he was using her as a pillow, but Dan Hanjie would stare at her chest with a wicked grin and ask in a sickeningly sweet tone, ¡°If you want to try a different sleeping method, other than substituting a pillow, I¡¯d be more than happy to apany you!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body shuddered. He might be willing, but she wasn¡¯t! Being a pillow was better than being his woman. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I want to visit Qin Group.¡± After hesitating for a few seconds, Qin Youxuan lifted her head. Dan Hanjie nced at her. His bewitching eyes flickered briefly before he stepped ahead. Overjoyed, Qin Youxuan quickly followed him. All the way, Qin Youxuan quietly leaned against him, not saying a word. Afraid that one wrong sentence might make him change his mind and take her back. Opposite the Qin Group building. A ck luxury car was discreetly parked across the street. Qin Youxuan watched the sea of people on the other side, silentlymenting. ¡°Mr. Qin, we heard that Madame Qin¡¯s disappearance is due to businesspetition. Is it rted to the Qin Group¡¯s current negotiation with Dan Group?¡± ¡°It¡¯s rumored that the police responded within 48 hours of Madame Qin¡¯s disappearance. Can it be confirmed as a kidnapping case? Did the kidnapper demand a ransom?¡± ¡°Mr. Qin¡­¡± A swarm of reporters had surrounded Qin Group, all their microphones pointing at Qin Mo and Jin Chenye who had juste out, relentlessly asking questions. Qin Mo looked somewhat weary, while Jin Chenye was supporting him calmly, portraying a picture of filial piety. Facing such a big event, Jin Chenye didn¡¯t show any panic, but remained quiteposed, instructing the bodyguards to protect Qin Mo and leave first. If it weren¡¯t for the prominent red veins in his eyes, people might think he didn¡¯t care about his mother at all. ¡°Isn¡¯t something as big as a kidnapping supposed to be kept secret? How did the media get the news?¡± Turning her head, Qin Youxuan murmured with curiosity. This high-profile media coverage, in case it pushed the kidnapper into a corner, wouldn¡¯t it be sending Jin Lan to her doom? She couldn¡¯t believe Jin Chenye could face the media so calmly. If it was her, she would have been anxious by now. ¡°Some things can¡¯t be concealed if you want to.¡± Dan Hanjie sneered. He grabbed her small hand, ying with it in his palm. He nced at the street across, a sinful smirk ying at the corner of his mouth. The media didn¡¯t care about life and death. As long as there was news value, they would not let it go. As for how to rescue the victim, that was a matter for the police, and had nothing to do with them. ¡°Ziqi, why is she here¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tightened, her gaze fixated on Meng Ziqi, who was standing next to Jin Chenye. She appeared in such a scenario along with Jin Chenye¡­ After asking about the progress of Jin Lan¡¯s case, many media personnel also relentlessly asked about the marriage between her and Jin Chenye. Meng Ziqi kept her smile all along, not uttering a word from beginning to end. Just standing gently beside Jin Chenye, her dignified and gentle image made it hard for anyone to find any fault, nor bear to press her further. Seeing her, Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind was not filled with thoughts about her rtionship with Jin Chenye, but the message Meng Ziqi had sent her. Chapter 181: Don’t Miss Even Once Chapter 181: Don¡¯t Miss Even Once Trantor: 549690339 Qin Youxuan turned her head subconsciously, looking at the man beside her. Dan Hanjie seemed somewhat weary, resting his head on the car¡¯s cushion while ignoring the bustling street across him. As if in his eyes, all those things were not worth paying attention to. If it weren¡¯t for her, Qin Youxuan knew that he wouldn¡¯t even care about Qin Group. However¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, why are you helping me so much?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Dan Hanjie opened his wicked eyes, ncing at her. The dignified aura about him was intimidating, even without making any extra moves. His resolute face always exuded an irresistible charm. ¡°What I mean is, thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t have the courage to ask him if he liked her. She just exchanged a nce, then looked away, whispering her thanks. ¡°I believe I¡¯ve said before, I prefer a more practical form of gratitude.¡± Dan Hanjie held her chin, his handsome face moving closer. Qin Youxuan wanted to back away, but she simply stayed still. She let him kiss her. After an intense bout of intimacy, she seized the chance to speak up, ¡°My injuries have almost healed, I would like to go home and see.¡± Blood is thicker than water. A problem had arisen at home, and the situation was unclear. She needed to check on her father. Fearing his disapproval, Qin Youxuan paused, ¡°Jin Lan has disappeared, there is no one to oppose me now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the right time yet,¡± Dan Hanjie paused, lifting her chin, his breath, mesmerizing. ¡°Besides, if you go, who will sleep with me?¡± This man really used her as a pillow, not sparing even a single night. She only owed him one night, which she already paid back¡­ Qin Youxuan was angry but dared not speak out, the debt of gratitude she owed him could only be paid in kind. ¡°So when can I go back? I can¡¯t just never go home, can I?¡± What¡¯s the difference with handing over her home to that mother and child? ¡°When it¡¯s time to go back, you will naturally be able to,¡± Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, the corners of his mouth tugged slightly, ¡°Now, apany me to a ce first.¡± ¡°Where to?¡± Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, east coast of the U.S.A. The moment the nended, the scene before her eyespletely changed. The moment the airport door opened, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but stand up, stretching her neck to sneak a peek at the outside view, ¡°Dan Hanjie, the ce you are taking me to, it¡¯s here?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked in surprise. Pittsburgh is thergest city in Pennsylvania and was also a renowned steel city in America, known as the ¡°Steel Capital of the World¡±. With the rise of China¡¯s steel production, Pittsburgh¡¯s steel industry has faded and is now transformed into a city mainly focusing on healthcare, finance, and high-tech industries. What was Dan Hanjie doing bringing her here? ¡°Tired?¡± Dan Hanjie responded with a question, his long fingers brushing across her face, then turning to Yao, ¡°Let¡¯s go back and rest first.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yao was the first to leave the cabin. Soon, a ck luxury car drove to the terminal entrance, followed by a line of bodyguards dressed in ck. The sight was inherently intimidating. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her hand and pulled her into the car. After multiple turns, they finally stopped in front of a standalone vi. The European-style building was beautiful, its yard filled with some rare flowers. It was in full bloom, making the spacious yard vibrant and lively. In the middle of the yard, there were also a few small fountains. Thebination of water and flowers unconsciously rxed the tense mood. ¡°This ce is beautiful¡­¡± Chapter 182: A Different Kind of Deal Chapter 182: A Different Kind of Deal Trantor: 549690339 ¡°Do you like it?¡± Dan Hanjie pinched Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand gently. ¡°Mhm.¡± Qin Youxuan nodded unconsciously. She liked this type of serene calmness. ¡°Dy your schedule, stay for a couple more days.¡± Dan Hanjie said with a smile, hinting at Yao, before leading Qin Youxuan into the vi. By nighttime, Qin Youxuan understood that Dan Hanjie had brought her to Pittsburgh for business. Therge western-style restaurant was booked privately, leaving only a small violin ensemble. ¡°I¡¯m truly honored that Mr. Jie is able to make it in person!¡± A middle-aged man in his forties stood up from his seat, extended his hand towards Dan Hanjie in a polite manner. His firm face showed the stability that had umted over the years. ¡°You exaggerate,¡± Dan Hanjie replied lightly, extending his hand. ¡°And thisdy is¡­¡± Heng Long looked at Qin Youxuan, a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. ¡°My woman, Qin Youxuan.¡± Dan Hanjie pushed Qin Youxuan forward confidently. Qin Youxuan froze, looking up at him in astonishment. His woman¡­ When had she be his woman? Why hadn¡¯t she been aware of it? ¡°Hello, Mr. Heng.¡± Out of politeness, she followed Dan Hanjie¡¯s introduction and greeted Heng Long. Even after changing into an appropriate formal dress, Qin Youxuan was still a bit nervous at the dinner table. ¡°Ha-ha! Legend has it that Mr. Jie keeps women at a distance, never allowing them close to him, so I¡¯m truly surprised to see him apanied by ady today! What a pleasant surprise!¡± Heng Long paused before breaking intoughter. On the surface, Heng¡¯s Corporation is involved in mechanical manufacturing, but what they delve into privately is not so simple. Being a Chinese who had long since established his business in Pittsburgh, Heng Long had maintained a long-term cooperation with the Dan Group and was quite familiar with Dan Hanjie. Hearing his teasing, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t take it to heart. Holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, his mouth showed a wicked smile. ¡°These are the details of the contract. I am here to discuss a different kind of business deal with Mr. Heng¡­¡± Dan Hanjie took the contract from Yao, cing it on the table. There was always a hint of a teasing smile on his handsome face. His extreme confidence made him seem particrly charming. ¡°A different kind of deal?¡± Heng Long¡¯s expression flickered as he opened the contract on the table and started to read it carefully. For a while, the two men exchanged cryptic words, making it difficult for Qin Youxuan to follow. By the time they finished discussing the contract, she was almost falling asleep. ¡°Your father must be so blessed to have a son like you, Mr. Jie. I really feel old when doing business with young people like you. The world will be yours soon!¡± Heng Long remarked with emotion. ¡°Mr. Heng is too modest. You are indeed growing more vigorous with age,¡± Dan Hanjie stretched out his hand and shook Heng Long¡¯s, then quickly let go. ¡°Yao, escort Mr. Heng out.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Yao took the contract and turned around, bowing respectfully, ¡°Mr. Heng, please.¡± ¡°Good, I look forward to your good news!¡± Heng Long gave Qin Youxuan a piercing nce before stepping out. ¡°What did you two talk about just now? Why was Heng Long always looking at me?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked innocently as she asked out of curiosity. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that Heng Long¡¯s gaze was devoid of any indecent colour, she would have thought she hade across a pervert! ¡°Mr. Heng was praising your beauty.¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned for a moment, staring at him in disbelief. ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry? When you¡¯re full, I¡¯ll take you somewhere.¡± Chapter 183: Heartache When Thinking About it Chapter 183: Heartache When Thinking About it Trantor: 549690339 Dan Hanjie raised his hand to pinch her face, the corners of his mouth lifting in indulgence. ¡°Where are we going?¡± Qin Youxuan knew he wouldn¡¯t answer but she couldn¡¯t help asking anyway. After waiting for a while, as expected, Dan Hanjie had no intention of replying. ¡°Fine, eat first,¡± she decided. Qin Youxuan silently sat back down, reaching for her utensils to eat. Before long, Yao returned, holding a freshly signed contract in his hand. ¡°Heng¡¯s mechanical manufacturing is world-ss. They have ovepping interests with the Qin Group. If we cooperate with Mr. Heng, it could not only increase the Qin Group¡¯s fame but also make it possible for it to be a first-sspany in the future.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Yao, who instantly ced the contract on the table with reverence. ¡°The Qin Group¡­¡± Qin Youxuan abruptly stopped cutting her steak, looking up in surprise. Had hee all the way to Pittsburgh for business, just to help her secure the future of the Qin Group? ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that, the Qin Group was just a side project.¡± Dan Hanjie rapped her forehead lightly with his fingers. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan exaggerated her pain, grimacing as she covered her forehead, concealing the emotion in her eyes. She gripped her knife and fork a bit tighter as she tried to suppress her racing heart. The sun was setting. The evening light bathed the shimmering water, reflecting glimmers of red. ¡°Is this the confluence of three rivers?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked in surprise at the sight before her, still taking in the river mouth. Pittsburgh was situated at the junction of the Allegheny, Monongah, and Ohio Rivers, with all three running through the city. On the clear waters of the river, small boats floatedzily along, with many kayakers paddling back and forth. Near the shore, there were even more tourists ying in the water ¨C it was a bustling and lively scene. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at the man beside her, surprised that he would take her out for such a fun day. ¡°You don¡¯t like it?¡± ¡°I love it!¡± Qin Youxuan responded eagerly. Without thinking, she grabbed onto his sleeve. ¡°Mr. Jie, everything is ready. The yacht is just ahead,¡± Yao reported as he returned. ¡°Do you get seasick?¡± Dan Hanjie asked. His eyes were unusually gentle; he used his long fingers to tuck a wind-blown lock of Qin Youxuan¡¯s hair behind her ear. ¡°Absolutely not. I¡¯ve got a great constitution and I hardly ever get sick,¡± Qin Youxuan dered with pride. Her defiant attitude added a hint of allure to her already appealing face. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to the corner of her mouth. ¡°I thought we were here to swim¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pushed him away. They were surrounded by people and she could feel the blush creeping onto her cheeks. Dan Hanjie paused, lifting his head to look at her bashful countenance, his deep eyes shrouded with an obscure light. In no time, they boarded the yacht. ¡°If you¡¯d told me we wereing here to swim, I would¡¯ve changed into a swimsuit. Look at how much fun everyone else is having in the water,¡± she grumbled, stuck on the yacht. She couldn¡¯t help the frustration welling up. With bare feet, Qin Youxuan sat at the edge of the yacht and gave the water¡¯s surface a kick, sshing up a shower of droplets. A few dropsnded on Dan Hanjie, making her feel just a bit better, so she purposely kicked the water a few more times. Seeing Dan Hanjie¡¯s serious face, she had to cover her mouth to keep fromughing. ¡°Stop that!¡± Dan Hanjie pulled her petite frame into his arms, letting her rest against his chest, facing the sunset. Chapter 184: 184: Everyone close your eyes for me Chapter 184: 184: Everyone close your eyes for me
Trantor:549690339 The afterglow of the sunset sprinkled over the two of them, so soft, so beautiful¡­ Secretly, Qin Youxuan snuck a nce at him. The bewitching face of Dan Hanjie radiated a frosty shine in the dim light, his perfect facial features breathtaking from any angle, causing her to hold her breath. Just one look into his deep eyes, and she was entranced. Dan Hanjie, why did it have to be me?
Qin Youxuan asked in her heart, staring at him relentlessly without even taking a sip from the drink in her hand. ¡°Do you want to swim?¡± Dan Hanjie casually nced back at Qin Youxuan who was biting her lip and lost in thought. ¡°Huh? uh-huh!¡± Qin Youxuan startled, then quickly nodded, ¡°But there¡¯s no swimsuit, I can¡¯t just swim in my dress¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked down at her dress, growing more upset by the second. Finally, she raised her head and red at Dan Hanjie. ¡°Can you swim?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°Who says those who can¡¯t swim can¡¯t like swimming? I may not know how, but I¡¯m passionate about learning!¡± Qin Youxuan, noticing his disdainful gaze, straightened her neck and exined. ¡°Besides, even if I can¡¯t, aren¡¯t there lifeguards?¡± Without non-swimmers like her, how could the bravery of lifeguards be highlighted? ¡°There are swimsuits in the changing room of the yacht.¡± Hanjie said, leisurely. His indifferent demeanour showed no sign of remorse for withholding this information until now.
¡°I¡¯ll go get changed!¡± After begrudgingly ring at him for several seconds, a thrilled Qin Youxuan darted into the dressing room. She quickly emerged, now d in a bikini. Decked in a leopard pattern bikini of the sexiest design, tied with a scarf at her waist that did nothing to shield her, she left a lot to the imagination each time the wind rustled through¡­ ¡°Do I look good?¡± Qin Youxuan strutted over to him, radiant and beaming. She twirled on the deck, her petite figure wless, her charming features, delicate skin, captivating curves¡­ Hanjie¡¯s gaze deepened¡­ The next moment, he was furious. ¡°Who told you to pick this piece!¡± Everyone loves beauty, this is thetest design, if not this, then what? Before she could regain her senses, a bath towel was thrown over her, wrapping her up tightly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing? It¡¯s so hot; you¡¯re going to smother me!¡± Qin Youxuan tried to tear off the bath towel.
¡°Everyone, close your eyes! If I see anyone looking at her, I¡¯ll gouge out your eyes!¡± Dan Hanjie coldly threatened, making the bodyguards on the yacht shiver. All heads turned away. ¡°Change back into your clothes!¡± Hanjie cast a nce at the tourists who continued to stare at Qin Youxuan unblinkingly. The unyielding stares of those men made him want tomit murder. His fist clenched until it made a cracking sound. That damned woman. He had prepared more than ten swimsuits, but she chose the most revealing. Damn it! Who dared prepare such a skimpy swimsuit for her?! ¡°I won¡¯t change! It took me a while to get into this swimsuit, and I haven¡¯t even started swimming! Why should I change out of it!¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, ignored Hanjie¡¯s rising temper, and walked resolutely to the edge of the yacht, dipping her foot in to test the water temperature. Her yful demeanor was youthful and attractive. ¡°Clear everyone out for me!¡± Dan Hanjie was livid, his enticing eyes zing with anger. Chapter 185: 185: Did I Offend You Somewhere? Chapter 185: 185: Did I Offend You Somewhere?
Trantor:549690339 ¡°Mr. Jie, there are too many tourists, and in such a short time, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to¡­ Many of them are locals too. If they stir up trouble, it might be hard to solve the problem!¡± Yao looked solemn. ¡°I don¡¯t care how you do it, I want it done now. Immediately!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yao took his order respectfully and left with a group of bodyguards. ¡°Qin Youxuan, there is no lifeguard around.¡±
Dan Hanjie stepped forward, looking down at the defiant woman who refused to change her clothes on the deck, his teeth gritted. ¡°You¡¯re the lifeguard, aren¡¯t you? You disdain me for not being able to swim, but you¡¯re not going to tell me you can¡¯t swim either, are you?¡± Qin Youxuan replied with a beaming smile, and a cunning light shed in her cat-like eyes. ¡°I know you¡¯re a good person. You wouldn¡¯t just let me die.¡± Qin Youxuan praised him utterly. A good person¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze shed, a cold glint passing by deep in his eyes. He turned gloomy and kicked Qin Youxuan off the deck. ¡°Ah¡± Qin Youxuan plunged into the water, choking on a mouthful of water, and iled her arms in panic. ¡°Dan Han¡­jie¡­¡± ¡°Had enough swimming?¡± Hands crossed over his chest, Dan Hanjie coldly stood on the yacht, looking down at the struggling Qin Youxuan. ¡°Cough, cough¡± Choking repeatedly, Qin Youxuan was so frightened that she couldn¡¯t speak, her face reddening from holding her breath.
She nodded vigorously. Finally satisfied, Dan Hanjie retracted his gaze and extended an arm. ¡°Whoosh¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly emerged from the water, tightly holding on to his arm, as if it were herst lifeline. Pulled onto the deck in an instant, she was deeply shaken. Her face was pale as a ghost, her gaze fixed on the man who pushed her into the water, and her teeth were chattering, either due to the cold or her anger. Without a word, Dan Hanjie wrapped her in a bath towel, picked her up and strode into the cabin of the yacht. Feeling extremely cold, Qin Youxuan ignored her feelings of resentment and curled up in Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms, allowing him to hold her. He changed her out of her swimsuit and into a dress, then, holding her, left. What was supposed to be a pleasant outing ended up leaving him seething with anger. ¡°Achoo¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, if I catch a cold, I¡¯m going to make sure you do too!¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her nose and warned in a muffled voice.
¡°No need to wait for a cold. You can do it now.¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his head and captured her lips with his own. ¡°Hiss¡± Her tongue stung, and Dan Hanjie frowned. In the next second, Qin Youxuan forcefully pushed him away and jumped out of his arms. ¡°I¡¯m not feeling well right now, and I¡¯m not in the mood to serve you, sir. You can leave now.¡± They say that angry women are temperamental, and Qin Youxuan was no exception. She adjusted the towel wrapped around her body, then turned and strutted off. ¡°Achoo Achoo¡± It was over; she was definitely catching a cold. Just as she was wondering why there was no sound from behind her, she turned to look just in time to fall into a warm embrace. ¡°Get her back to the vi immediately, and have a doctor waiting!¡± ¡°Crocodile tears¡­¡± Qin Youxuan snorted, mumbling to herself. ¡°I thought you were a cat, but you admit you¡¯re a mouse. I clearly overestimated you.¡± Dan Hanjie chuckled, holding his chin with one hand.
You¡¯re the mouse, your whole family are mice! As soon as they arrived back at the vi, Dan Hanjie immediately tossed Qin Youxuan into the bathtub. The hot water in the tub almost scalded Qin Youxuan to death. She leapt onto the edge of the tub with her clothes soaking wet, her eyes rolled back, she weakly said, ¡°Dan Hanjie did I offend you somehow? Just tell me, and I¡¯ll correct myself.¡± Chapter 186: 186: Beg me, and I might consider Chapter 186: 186: Beg me, and I might consider
Trantor:549690339 Dan Hanjie was taken aback, staring at her clothes that had been dampened. As soon as the gauzy skirt touched the water, it immediately became transparent and clung to her body. Dan Hanjie swallowed twice, his gaze bing increasingly profound. He nced at her pale face, turned his back, ¡°Fifteen minutes, get out when you¡¯re done soaking, otherwise, I¡¯ming in with you.¡± He then stepped away and left.
¡°Even bath time is limited, Dan Hanjie, does your family live by the sea? Why are you so meddling!¡± Qin Youxuan hit the water surface in frustration, sshing water everywhere, but it was not enough to alleviate her anger. She wished she could p Dan Hanjie¡¯s domineering face with an Iron Sand Palm! ¡°Mr. Jie, there¡¯s a call for you.¡± Dan Hanjie had just stepped out of the bathroom when Yao hurriedly brought him a cellphone. ¡°It¡¯s Jin Chenye.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, but he remained silent and directly took the phone. ¡°It¡¯s been two days, what exactly are you nning to do?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle voice, carried a hint of hardly concealed anger that came through the phone. ¡°It seems Mr. Jin is anxious, he has be delirious and started talking nonsense here.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked, lifted two fingers, and Yao immediately gave him a cigarette, which he lit. Dan Hanjie leaned back on the sofa, with his long legs crossed elegantly in anguid posture. He took a puff from the cigarette, and the smoke curled around his enchanting face, making him appear even more chilling. ¡°Honest people do not do underhanded things. You may deceive others, but not me, Dan Hanjie, my mother is in your hands, why do you y dumb in front of me!¡± ¡°Yes, and what if she is?¡± Dan Hanjie sneered. ¡°She really is with you¡­ Dan Hanjie, what do you want to do, my mother has no grudges against you!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice suddenly darkened.
¡°No grudges? Ha ha¡­ Mr. Jin is indeed forgetful. Your mother likes to y kidnapping games, now I will apany her to y! Let¡¯s see, I found Qin Youxuan now, how long will it take for you to find your mother. Oh, and Mr. Jin, you¡¯d better hurry, if you¡¯rete, your mother will be gone¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie¡± ¡°Click!¡± Ignoring Jin Chenye¡¯s shouting, Dan Hanjie hung up the phone directly. He threw the phone onto the couch, closed his eyes, reflecting a dangerous glint. No one could touch his people and walk away unscathed! ¡°Make sure the matter with Jin Lan is cleanly handled.¡± ¡°Understood!¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s struggling voice came from the bathroom, and Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes softened immediately. He nced at the slowly opening bathroom door, signaled Yao, and Yao immediately made himself scarce. ¡°There are no clothes in the bathroom, and I didn¡¯t bring any luggage¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan was only wrapped in a towel that exposed her long and fair legs. Barefoot on the ground, her big toes awkwardly rubbed together. ¡°So what?¡± Dan Hanjiezily arched his eyebrow, giving her a sidelong nce. Was there a ¡°so what¡±? Wasn¡¯t it time for him to have someone prepare clothes for her? Moreover, he brought her to the United States for business talks on short notice, didn¡¯t he even think to help her prepare clothes? ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who said that? I do not live by the sea, so why should I meddle so much?¡± Dan Hanjie took a deep breath of his cigarette, crushed it in the ashtray, and stood up from the sofa. He sauntered over to the bathroom doorway, crossed his arms over his chest and leaned against the wall. His thin lips parted slightly, ¡°Beg me, then I might consider it.¡± Chapter 187: 187: See You Off Slowly Chapter 187: 187: See You Off Slowly
Trantor:549690339 Startled, Qin Youxuan looked up at his arrogant face, casually opened the bathroom door, and walked out confidently, wrapped in a towel. She nced over and saw nobody in the room. Her petite figure moved towards the wardrobe. As she opened the door, she found it filled with women¡¯s clothes, which brought a smile of satisfaction to her pretty face. Choosing afortable nightgown, she went back into the bathroom. Without giving Dan Hanjie a nce, she mmed the door shut.
¡°She¡¯s getting smarter,¡± Dan Hanjie leaned against the door, his amusement bing more apparent although he took the brunt of the door. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you changing your clothes yet? Are you waiting for me to help you? I told you, I¡¯m not in a good mood today to serve you, sir¡­¡± ¡°Knock knock knock¨C¡± The room door suddenly sounded. ¡°Mr. Jie, it¡¯s time to depart,¡± Yao¡¯s voice came from behind the door, steady and cool as always. ¡°Depart? Where are you going?¡± Qin Youxuan froze, surprise shing through her cat-like eyes. She thought the negotiation was over, so why did he have to go outte at night? ¡°There are some small matters to attend to. It¡¯s very safe here; just wait for me at home,¡± Dan Hanjie lightly teased her by rubbing her small nose. Qin Youxuan stiffened for a moment. Her mood dipped as she heard about his departure. ¡°I don¡¯t care where you go. Better to never see you again. No farewell!¡± With a blink of her cat-like eyes, the petite Qin Youxuan flopped on the bed, pulled the quilt over herself, andpletely covered herself up. After a while, she didn¡¯t hear any response from Dan Hanjie, but the sound of footsteps indicated his departure. She abruptly pulled at the quilt, gazing at the closed door for a long while, lying t and staring at the ceiling without any reaction.
Dan Hanjie disappeared for several nights in a row. Only a group of bodyguards remained to keep Qin Youxuan safe. Today was even stranger, he was gone since the daytime. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie instructed that this ce is not like home, so it¡¯s better for you not to go out,¡± a bodyguard said respectfully to Qin Youxuan, who was making her way to the door. ¡°Can¡¯t I even go out to see the night view?¡± Qin Youxuan was dressed in a white gown, her rarely tied up long hair swept into a ponytail, looking very clean and refreshing. Her beautiful face in the night light was even more captivating. ¡°This¡­¡± The bodyguard looked at her with difficulty. ¡°Forget it, I can see the same from upstairs.¡± Seeing the bodyguard¡¯s difficulty, Qin Youxuan waved her hand and turned back. She ascended the stairs but no longer felt like watching the night view. Digging her phone out of her bag and flopping onto the bed, she called Ning Yanan. ¡°Yaya¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You sound so deste like a woman scorned.¡± The crisp and straight-to-the-point voice of Ning Yanan was as sharp as always.
¡°You are the scorned woman! Can¡¯t you stop nagging me?¡± ¡°Okay, okay! I was about to call you anyway. You saved me the long-distance charges with this call.¡± Can we still be friends happily? ¡°Jin Lan has been found.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand gripping the phone tightened. For the past few days, the moment Dan Hanjie left, she would phone Ning Yanan for updates on the situation back home. She knew that Jin Lan was indeed kidnapped, but there had been no news. Due to the extensive media coverage and public opinion, the police had devoted a lot of manpower to the case, but the victim has yet to be found. Luckily, the case of Jin Lan didn¡¯t strongly affect the stock value of the Qin Group. Chapter 188: 188: The Increasingly Mysterious Illegitimate Child Chapter 188: 188: The Increasingly Mysterious Illegitimate Child
Trantor:549690339 ¡°The news just broke today, still hot off the press, Jin Lan has been found. Interestingly enough, it wasn¡¯t the police who found her, but her very own son, Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Jin Chenye¡­¡± The image of him holding a gun shed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind. ¡°But she got hereuppance. I heard she was also locked in a moving container and starved for days. When Jin Chenye arrived, the container was on fire. No explosion, but it terrified Jin Lan. She¡¯s currently in the hospital, and the Qin Group is blocking the newspletely. The media is still digging up the details, and that¡¯s all we know for now.¡± ¡°What about my dad? How is he?¡± ¡°What else can he be doing? He is with Jin Lan. Don¡¯t worry, he¡¯s fine!¡± Ning Yanan replied indifferently. ¡°By the way, when are youing back? The media has been following Qin Family¡¯s newstely. With such a big incident happening to Jin Lan and your absence, it¡¯s raising eyebrows. Many are specting that you¡¯re behind this.¡±
¡°I can¡¯t say for sure right now, I¡¯m not the one calling the shots.¡± A spark shed in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes as she replied uncertainly. Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t letting her off. She couldn¡¯t even step out the front door, let alone return to her country. While they were talking, Qin Youxuan heard a noise outside. ¡°Yaya, it seems like Dan Hanjie is back. I have to go, bye.¡± Without waiting for Ning Yanan¡¯s response, she immediately hung up the phone and got up from the bed. Before she could get to the door, it was pushed open. Dan Hanjie, with his towering figure, walked in. His enchanting eyes fell upon her and instantly softened. His tailored ck suit added ayer of cold ruthlessness to his nobility. The charming features, whenever under the night skylight, exude a dread sense of eeriness, which frightened even Qin Youxuan. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Qin Youxuan, holding her phone and biting her lip, felt torn as she moved closer to him. ¡°Dan Hanjie, Yaya told me that Jin Chenye found Jin Lan. When are we going home?¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his gaze, his enchanting eyes swept towards Yao who was behind him. Yao nodded, then turned and left. Qin Youxuan eyed the strange behavior between the master and servant, hesitated for a second before asking, ¡°Dan Hanjie, you came backter than the past few days. Did the business negotiations not go well?¡±
¡°No.¡± Qin Youxuan was waiting for his exnation, even if he just told her what he was doing, rather than leaving her in the dark. She didn¡¯t know when, but she began wanting to step into his world, only to find that he hadn¡¯t opened even a single window for her. She had no idea where to start. ¡°All you need to do is be an untroubled cat.¡± Dan Hanjie took off his coat and casually tossed it onto the sofa. His towering figure sunk into the sofa, raising his hand, ¡°Come here.¡± Qin Youxuan stood there, looking at his outstretched hand, and made no move. ¡°Come here.¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip and finally approached him. Only to be tightly held in his arms. ¡°Want to go back?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow. ¡°Yes.¡± This time, Qin Youxuan nodded quickly.
She never liked to avoid issues, no matter how painful the wound, she had to face it. Only by facing it can it heal. ¡°Then let¡¯s go back.¡± Dan Hanjie picked her up and strode out of the room. ¡°Now?¡± Qin Youxuan wrapped her arms around his neck in surprise, her eyes wide with shock. Chapter 189: 189 Did You Hear Any Sound? Chapter 189: 189 Did You Hear Any Sound?
Trantor:549690339 This man always doing as he pleases. Just like he did when they came to America, now they must leave in the same way, without any mental preparation. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to return?¡± ¡°But it doesn¡¯t have to be so rushed¡­ Plus, what¡¯s going to happen to your business?¡± At Qin Youxuan¡¯s words, she distinctly noticed his steps pause. She quickly disentangled herself from his embrace.
¡°Dan Hanjie, there really is no need to rush. I can wait another couple of days.¡± ¡°Have Yao stay. He knows how to handle things.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, his voice indifferent as he nced at Yao, who had just returned to make his report. Late at night. At a time when they should be lying in bed resting, they were waiting to board a ne at a private airport. The bodyguards were loading luggage onto the helicopter. Qin Youxuan had nothing to do, so she stood by Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, ying with the buttons on his shirt sleeve. Once everything was ready, the pilot opened the helicopter¡¯s cabin door, waiting for Dan Hanjie to board. ¡°You¡¯re just leaving like this, are you really okay with that?¡± Qin Youxuan tightly gripped Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, subconsciously ncing at Yao standing nearby. The moment Yao heard that Dan Hanjie nned to rush back to the country overnight, his expression turned sour. Although Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know what big business deal he had abandoned, looking at Yao¡¯s expression, she guessed that there must have been some important matters left unattended. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it you who wanted to return? Why the sudden hesitation?¡± Dan Hanjie, d in a dark trench coat, exuded an intimidating aura. The wide coatpel wrapped Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite form, entuating her delicateness. ¡°I do want to return, but there¡¯s no rush¡­¡±
¡°Since you want to return, then don¡¯t put on a pretense. You¡¯re not good at ying the sympathetic part anyway.¡± Damn, her brain must have been squeezed by a door earlier! Why worry about his affairs? It would be best if all his businesses copsed, and see how he would brag then! The helicopter ascended slowly into the sky. Leaving Pittsburgh after just a few days, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but lean close to the window, gazing at the enchanting night view below. The helicopter was approaching the confluence of three rivers; the rushing water sound below, like a dam breaking its banks, was very clear. ¡°Dan Hanjie, can you hear that sound?¡± ¡°Hm?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his enchanting eyes, clear and bright. ¡°A beeping sound. At first, I thought it was the sound of water near the river, but we¡¯ve flown so far from it, how can we still hear it?¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly stiffened, quickly straightening up and following Qin Youxuan¡¯s pointed direction, scanning the river below. Indeed, they had already flown past the river, but a faint sound, like water, still resonated in the helicopter. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed a chilling re. In a split second, he pulled out a life jacket from under his seat and put it on Qin Youxuan.
¡°Hold onto me!¡± With a parachute strapped on, Dan Hanjie took Qin Youxuan in his arms, opened the cabin door, and jumped out. ¡°Aaah!¡± With the roaring wind in her ears, Qin Youxuan was terrified as she wrapped her arms and legs around him, fearing a slight tremble from Dan Hanjie would mean her doom. ¡°Boom!¡± Just as they were freefalling, an explosion sounded above them. A column of fiery light burst into the sky. Pieces of debris from the helicopter showered down, appearing like a massive firework disy against the night sky. The glow of the fire lit up Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, exposing a pure white color of fear. Chapter 190: 190: A Moment of Shock Chapter 190: 190: A Moment of Shock
Trantor:549690339 Shock was all that filled her dewy eyes as she unconsciously tightened her grip on Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm. If they had been one stepter, they would be among the wreckage¡­ ¡°Ssh ¡± Two entangled figures plunged into the river together. ¡°Gulp¡­ gulp¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan, who couldn¡¯t swim, had struggled and gulped down some water before being pulled up by Dan Hanjie. Holding onto her, he swam to the riverbank. ¡°Cough, cough ¡± As soon as she reached the shore, Qin Youxuan began to cough violently. Much of her coughing was caused by water, but more by fear. Even before she could speak, Dan Hanjie covered her mouth, ¡°Stay quiet!¡± Dan Hanjie picked up her stiff body and swiftly found cover beside a stack of rocks on the riverbank. Qin Youxuan was startled at the sound of footsteps approaching. A terrifying thought shed in her mind: Assassins¡­ She turned to look at Dan Hanjie, but it was too dark to see his face clearly, all she could see was the murderous intent in his eyes. As Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, she noticed the gun he held in his hand and shuddered involuntarily. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­hmm!¡± ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡±
¡°There¡¯s someone over there, go check it out!¡± The men¡¯s voices rang out from not too far away, and the footsteps hastily moved towards their direction. ¡°Stay hidden here, don¡¯t move, got it?¡± Dan Hanjie whispered into Qin Youxuan¡¯s ear, his eyes shone like a predatory bird¡¯s in the darkness. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan obediently nodded, her face tense. Only then did Dan Hanjie, with his gun in hand, disappear into the night. ¡°Bang, bang, bang ¡± The sessive gunfire made Qin Youxuan cover her ears in panic. Her lithe figure huddled against the rocks. She didn¡¯t know who fired the shots. After a flurry of chaotic footsteps, silence fell upon them. She waited a long time without any sign of Dan Hanjie. Her legs were numb and her drenched body shook uncontrobly. What troubled her most was the overwhelming worry flooding her heart. Supporting herself on a rock, Qin Youxuan tried to get up to take a look but froze at the sight of a strange figure in the darkness.
¡°Get down!¡± ¡°Bang ¡± ¡°Bang ¡± Qin Youxuan was thrown to the ground by Dan Hanjie, her body bumped against the rocks, causing a dull ache. But quickly, she got back up. She cautiously looked in the direction she had seen the man, only to find him copsed on the ground, a bullet hole straight between his eyes, his eyes wide open. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan covered her mouth to stifle a scream and stepped back. Her heels hit a warm body and she shivered in shock. Turning around in astonishment, she saw Dan Hanjie lying on the ground¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­ no¡­ it can¡¯t be¡­¡± Qin Youxuan knelt down, her small hands frantically searching his body, ¡°Dan Hanjie, wake up¡­ please don¡¯t scare me¡­¡±
Feeling wetness in her palm, she jerked her hand back. Seeing the fresh blood on her hand, she was at a loss. A momentter, she timidly lifted his ck coat, revealing the bleeding gunshot wound on his lower abdomen¡­ ¡°Call the police¡­ right, call an ambnce¡­¡± Fumbling around for her phone, Qin Youxuan realized it was nowhere to be found. Tears began to stream down her face uncontrobly. ¡°I¡¯m¡­ okay¡­¡± Dan Hanjie barely managed to utter, gripping her hand tightly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re not dead! Thank goodness, you¡¯re not dead¡­¡± Qin Youxuan choked on her words, tears welling up in her eyes. Chapter 191: 191: The Footprints End Here Chapter 191: 191: The Footprints End Here
Trantor:549690339 Under the moonlight, Dan Hanjie stared at her pale face, his eyes tightening. This was the first time he had seen her cry¡­ Crying for him. Dan Hanjie¡¯s throat tightened. He had just opened his mouth when a sickly sweet taste surged up in his throat. Not far away, a beam of light shone over.
Dan Hanjie raised his hand to cover Qin Youxuan¡¯s head, avoiding the light. His gaze shifted, and he said in a low voice, ¡°Help me take off my jacket and tie it on the wound, be gentle¡­¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Youxuan forced herself to calm down, clenched her teeth, and with much effort, removed his suit jacket, her hands trembling as she wound it around his wound. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if you don¡¯t remove the bullet, you¡¯ll die¡­¡± ¡°I won¡¯t die, support me, get in the water first, then let¡¯s keep moving.¡± ¡°What¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed, ncing at the turbulent river. Rocks on the river¡¯s edge were asionally sshed withrge sprays of water. For someone who couldn¡¯t swim, this was terrifying. ¡°See those rocks ahead? Try to find a way to hide behind them¡­ cough¡­¡± Dan Hanjie coughed lightly, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. The blood was a deep ck¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened. The bullet wasced with poison, no wonder his strength was draining so quickly¡­
¡°Trust me?¡± ¡°¡­I trust you.¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, helping him up, and with difficulty, walked into the river. They were almost swept into the middle of the river several times, soaked with cold sweat. They finally managed to hide among the huge rocks. ¡°There¡¯s blood here. They must be close. Find them!¡± ¡°The tracks end here¡­¡± Intermittent voices entered their ears. Qin Youxuan felt the hairs on her body stand up. ¡°They will find us soon. Lay me down and hide somewhere. No matter what sounds you hear, do note out.¡± Hanjie paused and stared into Qin Youxuan¡¯s pale face. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yao will be here soon. Hide well, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± ¡°What about you?¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t answer, his thin lips curled into a slight smile. Qin Youxuan felt as if she had seen the devil¡¯s smile.
¡°Dan Hanjie, hide with me.¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him with anticipation. If he knew Yao wasing soon, couldn¡¯t they just hide? ¡°If they can¡¯t find me, they won¡¯t spare you either.¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, ¡°I won¡¯t leave.¡± ¡°If you stay, you¡¯ll only hold me back.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy eyes narrowed, his lips turning somewhat ck, as he coldly nced at Qin Youxuan. The poison was acting fast, he could already feel a noticeable stiffness creeping into his limbs. Qin Youxuan froze, her gaze falling on the bleeding wound on his abdomen, her cat-like eyes tightening. If it wasn¡¯t for her, he wouldn¡¯t be injured¡­ If he hadn¡¯te to rescue her, he would have easily evaded the chase on his own, right? Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed. She bit her lip, silently rose to her feet, scanned the huge rocks, and squeezed herself into a ce where she could still see him. The footsteps outside were getting closer. Silently, Qin Youxuan prayed in her heart.
Hoping that Yao would arrive soon¡­ Hoping that those people wouldn¡¯t find them¡­ One step, two steps, three steps¡­ Every footstep was like a heavyweight on her heart, about to crush it. Qin Youxuan held her breath, watching Hanjie who had already stood up from the ground and positioned himself against the rock wall, her small hands clenched into fists. Chapter 192: 192: You Did Well Chapter 192: You Did Well ¡°Bang¡±
Dan Hanjie quickly pulled the trigger, killing the first person that came looking for them. A ck figure shed, disappearing like a leopard in front of a stone. ¡°Boom boom boom¡± In the dark, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t see who was shooting, her ears filled with loud noises. In a short while, she saw the people who were chasing them falling one by one. Dan Hanjie¡¯s mouth was stained with blood. He gripped his belly with one hand, while the other hand urately pulled the trigger. Not one bullet was wasted.
The ghostly figure was like a blood-thirsty Asura from hell. His demon-like eyes in the dim moonlight, emitted a terrifying glow. ¡°Click!¡± With a hollow sound, Dan Hanjie threw the gun and quickly hid in the pile of stones. ¡°Split up and find him, he¡¯s out of bullets!¡± The leader of the men roared, and quickly entered the pile of stones, holding his gun and looking for him. He quickly approached where Qin Youxuan was hiding. Just one step away, when Qin Youxuan had held her breath so much that she didn¡¯t even dare to open her eyes, Dan Hanjie¡¯s ghostly figure swiftly appeared, knocking down the person who was nearest to him with just one punch. ¡°Ah¡± With a backhand grab, he broke the other person¡¯s arm, and took the gun into his own hands. His movements were so swift that the people behind him didn¡¯t have time to react, and were knocked down with a kick. ¡°Boom boom boom¡± After several consecutive shots, Dan Hanjie¡¯s movements have evidently slowed down. His face instantly turned a little pale, his gun-holding finger was a bit stiff, and he didn¡¯t pull the trigger for a long time.
¡°Die!¡± A man raised his gun, pointed at his heart, and pulled the trigger. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes dimmed, reflecting a dangerous light, but his body was out of control. In that split second, a petite figure threw herself to the ground, picking up a gun. ¡°Bang¡± The crisp sound of the gunshot made people¡¯s hearts tighten instantly. Dan Hanjie watched the man in ck fall heavily in front of him, a pool of blood spreading out from his body, his eyes wide open in surprise. ¡°I killed someone¡­ I killed someone¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was shaking, holding the gun in both hands. She stared at the body on the ground, her eyes wider than those of the dead man, her lips quivering, her voice trembling. The petite body stepped back, stumbled upon a rock, and heavily fell to the ground. The gun fell, she even forgot to pick it up, and kept crawling backwards, ¡°I killed someone ¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, quickly raised his gun, and shot the remaining two men. Only then did he lean against arge stone to catch his breath.
The intense fighting caused blood to continuously seep from his abdominal wound, and was now soaking through his suit jacket. His bewitching eyes stared at the terrified Qin Youxuan. He gritted his teeth and reached out his hand, ¡°Come here.¡± ¡°I killed someone¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was curled up, hugging her head, not daring to look at anything. All she could see was the color of blood, a swath of brilliant red¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, he stepped towards her, extended his hand, and forcibly wrapped her petite body in his arms. ¡°You did well. If you hadn¡¯t shot, I would be the one dead,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s maic voice was tinged with a hint of hoarseness, as he repeated forcefully in her ear. ¡°Really?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were dull. She slowly lifted her head, like a child looking for affirmation. ¡°Yes, you did well. To be merciful to enemies is to be cruel to oneself.¡± Dan Hanjie embraced her tightly, holding her so close as if he wanted to incorporate her into his body. Seeing Qin Youxuan gradually calm down, he suddenly fell backward. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡±
Chapter 193: 193: I Can’t Sleep Without You Chapter 193: I Can¡¯t Sleep Without You Qin Youxuan suddenly came to her senses and flung herself at him, frantic, unsure where to start.
¡°Dan Hanjie, you mustn¡¯t scare me¡­ just hold on a little longer, Yao will be here soon¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, touching the slick red of his blood, was stricken with panic. ¡°If you¡¯re afraid, follow the river upstream and leave here first.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t go!¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head firmly, tears clogging her voice. Her small hands clung tightly to his stiff body. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you must hold on¡­ teach me¡­ teach me how to save you. I¡¯ll obey you this time¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t die.¡± Dan Hanjie coughed lightly, and then dark blood oozed out from the corner of his mouth. However, the certainty in his voice wasforting.
¡°I believe you. You¡¯ve never lied to me, and you won¡¯t this time either!¡± Qin Youxuan quickly responded. With every ounce of her strength, she moved Dan Hanjie into her arms, holding him tightly. Her clear, cat-like eyes shimmered in the moonlight, radiating an unyielding tenacity. ¡°Such a mess.¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her dirty face, tracing her brow and lips with his long finger. She thought she was lucky enough toe back from the brink of death, and he still had the nerve to criticize her appearance? Swallowing her saliva, Qin Youxuan wanted to ask him why he had repeatedly risked his life to save her. If he had left her alone, those people would have been no match for him¡­ ¡°I won¡¯t let you die before me.¡± As if he saw through her doubts, Dan Hanjie pronounced these words slowly and deliberately. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Without you, I can¡¯t sleep.¡± Dan Hanjie mumbled something puzzling, then slowly closed his eyes. Even though he was injured all over and physically exhausted, he remained proud and unyielding. Hismanding presence made Qin Youxuan hesitate to wake him up for an exnation. What did he mean by without her, he couldn¡¯t sleep?
Did it mean she was important to him? Damn, what did he mean by that sentence! ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t sleep. Talk to me, please¡­ I¡¯m scared being alone¡­¡± After a long time, Yao didn¡¯t arrive, and Qin Youxuan felt numb and pained all over. The gloomy and damp environment was extremely trying on one¡¯s mental strength. As Dan Hanjie was losing a lot of blood and his body heat rapidly dropping, Qin Youxuan, panicking, could only hold on to him tighter. Eventually, she passed out on top of him. Everything turned into a white blur. The dense whiteness was somehow more unsettling than the darkest ck. Had she reached Heaven? Where was Dan Hanjie¡­ ¡°The patient is awake, notify the doctor!¡± ¡°Prepare for a consultation, we need to conduct another full-body check-up for the patient¡­¡±
Who was talking by her ear? So noisy. Qin Youxuanzily opened her eyes, her vision unfocused for a moment. ¡°Miss Qin, you¡¯re awake!¡± Yao, standing in front of the bed, saw Qin Youxuan opening her eyes and cried out in surprise. ¡°Yao¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, her wits slowly returning. The memories before she passed out gradually reassembled, recreating a horrifying picture. ¡°Where¡¯s Dan Hanjie! How is he? Where is he now?¡± Qin Youxuan quickly sat up from the bed. Ignoring her dizziness and need to catch her breath, she stepped barefoot onto the floor and reached out to grab Yao¡¯s arm. ¡°Mr. Jie is alright. The bullet has been removed. The poison hasn¡¯t been fully purged, so he hasn¡¯t woken up yet. He¡¯s lying in¡­¡± Yao pointed at the bed next to Qin Youxuan, which was separated by a white screen. Chapter 194: 194 – When Have I Ever Cheated You Chapter 194: ¨C When Have I Ever Cheated You Before he could finish speaking, Qin Youxuan had already run over, pushing open the partition forcefully.
¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Dan Hanjie had been changed into a white hospital gown, his handsome face somewhat pale from excessive blood loss. He was lying quietly on the hospital bed, his enchanting eyes tightly closed. Devoid of their usual charm, they seemed more gentle now. His perfectly chiseled features were wless from every angle. ¡°Miss Qin, rest assured. The bullet in Mr. Jie¡¯s abdomen did not hit any vital parts. It¡¯s just that the bullet was coated with poison. Excessive blood loss coupled with poisoning has caused him to faint,¡± ¡°Poisoned¡­¡±
A sh appeared in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes as she gazed at Dan Hanjie¡¯s abdominal wound. That shot was taken for her. Layers of white gauze wrapped around his sturdy waist. The already treated wound was still seeping a bit of blood. ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± Yao eximed with joy. The doctor next to him quickly sprang into action, preparing for a new round of consultation. Dan Hanjiezily opened his eyes. He wasn¡¯t surprised at all to see Yao in front of him. His bewitching eyes flickered, fixed on Qin Youxuan¡¯s stunned face. ¡°Blood. So much blood!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tensed as she held her head, anxiously retreating backwards. One after another, gruesome faces seemed to float in front of her, endlessly circling her. Everything was a sea of blood red¡­ The scene left everyone shocked, unable toprehend why Qin Youxuan, who seemed fine just moments ago, suddenly spiralled out of control. ¡°Restrain her and inject her with sedatives!¡± Dan Hanjie, without a moment¡¯s hesitation, ordered in a hoarse voice as he propped himself up on the edge of the bed.
¡°Don¡¯t catch me¡­ I don¡¯t want to go to prison¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was terrified and scurried to the corner. She was quickly held against the wall and started to scream at the approaching doctor. ¡°Everybody stop! Don¡¯t scare her!¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly yelled, getting up from the bed. ¡°Mr. Jie, your bullet was just removed. At this time, it¡¯s crucial not to disturb your wound¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie barked, pressing a hand to his abdomen. He waved away the people around him and started walking towards Qin Youxuan, who was huddled in the corner. /div> ¡°I¡¯m here; nobody is going to send you to jail,¡± Dan Hanjie squinted slightly and extended a hand towards Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan stared at the hand reaching out to her. She blinked and her eyes were filled with fear. ¡°I told you before ¨C you did well. Don¡¯t be afraid. Come here¡­¡± Dan Hanjie took two steps forward, and when he saw she didn¡¯t respond, he got closer, taking her small hand into his. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡­ I killed someone¡­¡± Qin Youxuan trembled, but before she could retract her hand, he pulled her forcefully into his arms. Chin resting on top of her head, he reassured her, ¡°I know, I know everything. It¡¯s alright now. Everything is okay.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s powerful hand caressed her terrified face, soothing her with a soft voice. He was d. In such a situation, she could still recognize him, trust him¡­
¡°Will I¡­ Will I go to jail?¡± Qin Youxuan nced fearfully at the doctors surrounding them. There were so many people around her. Qin Youxuan held onto Dan Hanjie¡¯s waist tightly. Seeing more blood seeping from Dan Hanjie¡¯s abdominal wound, Yao was anxious but didn¡¯t dare toe over. ¡°No,¡± Dan Hanjie affirmed firmly, his eyebrows furrowed. ¡°Really not?¡± ¡°Hmm,¡± Dan Hanjie nodded. When he saw her still looking doubtful, he curved his lips slightly, ¡°When have I ever lied to you?¡± Chapter 195: 195: Arrange a Psychologist for Her Chapter 195: Arrange a Psychologist for Her ¡°No¡­¡± Qin Youxuan exhaled softly, her uncontroble emotions seemingly soothed all at once.
She obediently let Dan Hanjie lead her, returning to the bedside. ¡°You¡¯re tired, sleep for a while, and everything will be alright when you wake up.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll stay with you.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Only upon hearing his promise did Qin Youxuan obediently climb into bed and lie down.
Herrge eyes remained unblinking, her petite body shifting to the edge of the narrow sickbed, waiting for Dan Hanjie to join her. Only when Dan Hanjie alsoy on the bed did she quickly curl into his embrace, her hand immediately embracing his waist, sealing her eyes contentedly. ¡°Sleep¡­¡± Dan Hanjie gently patted her back until he heard even breathing from her. The doctor quietly approached from the side, passing the tranquilizer in his hand to Dan Hanjie. ¡°The first murder resulting in a psychological barrier, arrange for a psychologist for her.¡± Dan Hanjie tossed the empty syringe onto the table casually, and coldly ordered. ¡°And also, if today¡¯s happenings were to leak out, you all know the consequences!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The doctors respectfully moved Qin Youxuan off the sickbed and promptly arranged a diagnosis. ¡°Mr. Jie, your wound has reopened. It needs immediate attention.¡± Yao cautiously reminded him from the side. Upon seeing that Dan Hanjie did not respond, he immediately let someone untie the bloodstained bandage, only reapplying it after the wound had been cleaned. ¡°Give me a cigarette.¡± Dan Hanjie lounged on the sickbed and arched an eyebrow in request.
¡°Um¡­¡± Before Yao could dissuade him, he was met with Dan Hanjie¡¯s re, and obediently handed over a cigarette. It was lit. Blue-white smoke exhaled from his sensual lips, and a shadow seemed to cross Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. ¡°Did you clear up the situation?¡± /div> ¡°We have already sent someone to investigate the explosives nted on the helicopter immediately. It was confirmed to be an inside job. The person responsible was dealt with in the same manner, strapped to a helicopter. But, he didn¡¯t reveal the name of the person who assigned the task even at hisst breath.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re saying we still haven¡¯t identified the one trying to kill me?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice turned decidedly colder and irritation was evident on his face. ¡°Mr. Jie, this trip to America was kept secret from start to end. Even your decision to return to our country with Miss Qin was a spur-of-the-moment n. Since everything was so meticulously arranged, they probably started watching us from the moment we set out.¡± ¡°At least you¡¯re using your head.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked, his eyes glinting dangerously. ¡°I only told that old man about my trip to America, only he knows about my whereabouts. It can¡¯t be anyone else.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, are you implying¡­¡± ¡°He couldn¡¯t hold back in the end, and took action.¡± Dan Hanjie took a harsh drag, stubbing out the butt on the table. ¡°Let him be told that if he has held back all these years, he better continue. He shares my blood. If he pushes me too hard, I am liable to do some crazy things.¡±
¡°Also, issue my orders, anonymously, to buy all the Dan Group shares that have been issued!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Yao gave a stoic nod, ¡°There is one other matter, Mr. Jie. MC Group is making moves.¡± ¡°Fico City is Dan n¡¯s crowning jewel, yet just a few days ago, the CEO of MC suddenly held a press conference. They n to officially prate the domestic market, and their first choice of location is Fico City.¡± Chapter 196: A Chinese-American named Mo Feng Chapter 196: A Chinese-American named Mo Feng ¡°MC Group has always advocated for expanding internationally. Although it initially found sess in our country, it has been focusing on the U.S. market in recent years. The sudden announcement of its expansion into the domestic market, particrly in Fico City, clearly indicates it¡¯s trying topete with the Dan Group.¡± Yao seemed somewhat puzzled. The MC Group is a top-tier international conglomerate, with its primary activities located in Europe and America. It used to be that they and the Dan Group were like two wells that drew from different waters. But suddenly, they¡¯ve dered war, and they¡¯reing in forcefully. We must be vignt! Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, casting a veil of shadow as he smirked, ¡°This is getting more interesting. Find out who the mastermind behind MC is.¡± ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve already investigated. The person in charge is an American-born Chinese named Mo Feng, who is 58-years-old this year. He is decisive and strict¡­ Additionally, we found something unexpected, the CEO of MC Group secretly met with someone during his visit to Fico City.¡± Yao paused, ¡°It¡¯s Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, he smirked, ¡°To think he could connect with MC, I have underestimated him.¡± ¡°The CEO of MC only stayed in Fico City for one night. He secretly met with Jin Chenye and left. If you hadn¡¯t asked us to keep an eye on him, we wouldn¡¯t even have found out. It¡¯s a pity that they were too cautious, we couldn¡¯t overhear their conversation.¡± Yao said with some regret. ¡°He¡¯s a fox and will eventually show his tail. We just need to be patient.¡± Dan Hanjie lit a cigarette, his expression growing indifferent again. ¡°Jin Lan is alive but she¡¯s sick. This time MC¡¯s sudden grand entry into the domestic market might very well be targeting Dan Group. Mr. Jie, should we make some preparations in advance?¡± ¡°No need.¡± Dan Hanjie leaned on several stacked pillows, resting his chin on his raised forearm. Jin Chenye¡¯s identity isn¡¯t as simple as it seemed, but that has always been anticipated. The Dan n he controlled would never be intimidated by a foreign corporation. Moreover, he wanted to see what would happen when that cat of a woman learns the real identity of Jin Chenye. Foolish woman, she couldn¡¯t even recognize people correctly, yet she dared say he was her first love! ¡°Arrange a private jet. As soon as Qin Youxuan¡¯s condition stabilizes, we¡¯ll return home.¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan ufortably turned over in her sleep, attempting to burrow into the covers, only to hit a wall of muscle, causing her to pout. A momentter, she reluctantly opened her eyes. ¡°Awake yet?¡± Dan Hanjie lifted a lock of her hair with a long finger, gently brushing it over Qin Youxuan¡¯s nose, causing her to nearly sneeze. Looking into hiszy and domineering smirk, Qin Youxuan stared in shock, her face turning pale with surprise. She looked around to establish her surroundings. She was not in her country but back in the vi in Pittsburgh. ¡°I thought I was in a hospital¡­¡± Qin Youxuan absently yed with her hair. She had a sense of discontinuity in her memory and couldn¡¯t help but nce twice at the man beside her. She reached out to lift his shirt, wanting a closer look. ¡°Lewd woman, just waking up and alreadyying hands on me, are you ready to take the next step?¡± Dan Hanjie caught her hand and lifted it to his lips, biting it gently. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan quickly withdrew her hand and blew on it to ease the pain. ¡°I just wanted to see if you were injured, who would want to touch your body? There¡¯s no need to overthink it.¡± ¡°If you dare, say it again.¡± His cold words, like a block of ice, hit Qin Youxuan like a blow to the head. Chapter 197: Nobody is as Stupid as You Chapter 197: Nobody is as Stupid as You Picky and short-tempered. Qin Youxuan silently rolled her eyes and stepped back from him, ¡°How did we end up back here? I remember we were being chased and then I¡­¡± Qin Youxuan choked suddenly, her hand held by Dan Hanjie wildly retracting. ¡°Look at me!¡± Dan Hanjie held her chin, ¡°It¡¯s over, even if we really end up losing our lives, it has nothing to do with you. You fired that gun because of me. If anyone¡¯s going to be in jail, it¡¯s me. Understand?!¡± ¡°I killed someone¡­¡± ¡°I know!¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted, pulling her forcefully into his arms, ¡°Qin Youxuan, the first time always feels like this. You can¡¯t change anything by driving yourself crazy. Remember my words, if you hadn¡¯t fired, we would be the ones dead. They deserved it!¡± She wasn¡¯t going crazy. But his words did make her feel a little less miserable. If she hadn¡¯t fired the gun, he would have died, and she would have died too¡­ She didn¡¯t want to die. ¡°I¡¯ve asked Yao to arrange for a psychologist for you.¡± After a while, Dan Hanjie finally let her go, gazing down at her still pale face. ¡°No need.¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head, climbed up from the bed, and nced around the room, ¡°When are we going back home?¡± ¡°Right away.¡± It seemed he was waiting for her. ¡°I¡¯ll pack my things.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to pack. Taking you will be enough.¡± Dan Hanjie leapt off the bed, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her out. ¡°Dan Hanjie, slow down, you¡¯re injured!¡± ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Dan Hanjie paused and looked back at her. ¡°No, I¡¯m just worried that if your wound gets infected, you¡¯ll make me take care of you, and I don¡¯t want to do that.¡± Qin Youxuan defended naturally. The air pressure in the room dropped instantly, a cold chill pervading the room. Qin Youxuan trembled, snatched her hand back, and ran out. Only when she ran out of the vi and saw the helicopter on the riverbank did her petite body freeze, unable to move. The terrifying memory rushed into her mind. Qin Youxuan turned around to look at the approaching Dan Hanjie and gave a bitter smile. ¡°Scared?¡± ¡°¡­Of course not, I¡¯m not scared.¡± Qin Youxuan stubbornly denied. ¡°Then get in.¡± Couldn¡¯t they change to another mode of transportation? She had just survived a terrifying escape from a helicopter and now she was about to get back in one. She didn¡¯t have the resilience for this. ¡°I¡¯ve taken your passport. If you don¡¯t want to get in, you can jump into the river and swim back.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly dropped the words and took the lead into the cabin. Oh, you¡¯re ruthless! Qin Youxuan reluctantly followed into the helicopter, muttering as she circled the cabin, checking every nook and cranny for hidden stuff. ¡°Are you panning for gold?¡± A hint of mockery appeared in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. ¡°No, I¡¯m looking for more explosives.¡± Qin Youxuan replied earnestly, then continued examining under the seats. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid enough to let the same thing happen twice?¡± There was no point in even trying to have a pleasant conversation. Qin Youxuan grumbled as she got up from the floor, brushed her knees, and sat down on a seat. She turned her head and watched the blue sky through the window, but all she could think about was the harrowing events of the previous night. She closed her eyes in panic. Chapter 198: 198: I Will Lock You Up Chapter 198: I Will Lock You Up Go to sleep. Once you¡¯re asleep, you¡¯ll forget everything.
Dan Hanjie gave her a frosty look, unbuckling her seatbelt, and pulling her against his chest. ¡°You¡¯re hurt in your waist¡­¡± ¡°Never question a man¡¯s strength, no matter what time it is.¡± Dan Hanjie hugged her tightly, with mischief in his eyes, his fingers brushing her pale face. Only by facing fear can one ovee it. His woman can do anything.
The moment she stepped off the ne at the domestic airport, Qin Youxuan truly felt her heart beat again. ¡°Phew¡± ¡°It¡¯s great to be alive!¡± Qin Youxuan spread her arms, twirling happily. She then turned to him, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m going home, you don¡¯t need to give me a ride. Just return my passport to me.¡± Qin Youxuan stretched out her hand, expectantly looking at the man in front of her. Dan Hanjie simply gave her a cold nce and remained silent. His knitted eyebrows revealed a hint of frigid harshness. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand trembled, and just as she thought she was about to be reproached, Yao handed her the passport with due respect. Along with it, he handed her a phone. ¡°Keep it powered on 24/7. If you miss a single call, I¡¯ll lock you up.¡± Dan Hanjie cast a cold look at her before leaving. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m not your ve! Why should I be on call for you 24/7?¡± Qin Youxuan yelled angrily at his retreating figure.
She shook the phone in her hand, about to throw it away, but saw Yao turning around to remind her cautiously, ¡°Miss Qin, if you break that phone, you¡¯re not going anywhere today.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds and finally pocketed the phone reluctantly. What happened to her pledge to remain undaunted? No, this is called adaptability. ¡°Miss Qin, our car is parked over there. For safety reasons, I¡¯ll personally take you home.¡± Yao bowed politely. ¡°Thank you.¡± Fearing Dan Hanjie would change his mind, Qin Youxuan hurriedly ran over and got into the car. Returning to this familiarnd seems to lessen the fear in her heart somewhat. Gazing at the view reflected in the car window, Qin Youxuan thought of the person she would soon meet, her eyes tightening. ¡°Miss Qin, we have arrived.¡± Yao parked the car outside the Qin family house, turning to her, ¡°Would you require me to walk you in?¡± ¡°I can go in myself, thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan hastily got out of the car, waved goodbye to Yao, and strode away. She quickened her pace, pushed open the front gate, and walked in. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re back.¡± The housekeeper, hearing the noise at the gate, rushed out to see Qin Youxuan walking in and eximed in surprise.
¡°Hmm, where¡¯s my dad?¡± Qin Youxuan smiled at the housekeeper and then asked swiftly. It was the weekend, so her dad should be home. ¡°The master is at home, and also¡­¡± The housekeeper hesitated. ¡°They¡¯re here too, aren¡¯t they?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed, ¡°No one cares how long I¡¯ve been away from here.¡± ¡°Miss, don¡¯t say that. The master has asked about you several times.¡± The housekeeper respectfully replied, ¡°Since Mrs. Lan was kidnapped and the criminal is still on the loose, we needed the Meng family¡¯s help. Miss Meng is currently visiting us¡­¡± Chapter 199: 199: Not missing a single opportunity Chapter 199: Not missing a single opportunity Meng Ziqi¡­
¡°This time, thanks to Miss Meng, Ye¡¯er. You should thank her properly; I may not understand what young people like, but Ye¡¯er has been back in the country for a while longer than Miss Meng. If you don¡¯t mind, he should spend more time with you.¡± Jin Lan¡¯s voice came from the living room, reaching Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears directly. Jin Lan¡¯s words were all but full ofpliments and closeness towards Meng Ziqi. The ttery was obvious. She is in such a hurry to y matchmaker for her son, not missing any opportunity. Qin Youxuan gave a cold smile. ¡°Auntie, you¡¯re being too polite. Just call me Ziqi¡­¡± ¡°Dad, I¡¯m back.¡±
Qin Youxuan could no longer stand this pretentious conversation and took big steps into the living room, shouting the moment she opened her mouth. Her eyes fell on Jin Lan, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and she was momentarily taken aback. Is she crippled? ¡°Youxuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes shed and he stood up from the sofa in a hurry, but his arm was grabbed by Jin Lan. With a gritting of her teeth, Jin Lan said, ¡°Ye¡¯er, have you lost your mind? Miss Meng is here, why are you running to this vige girl?!¡± ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°Did you forget who¡¯s to me for me sitting in this wheelchair? I don¡¯t believe in any coincidences. It must be this wicked girl who instigated the revenge!¡± The hatred in his mother¡¯s eyes made the light in Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes grow dimmer bit by bit. ¡°Youxuan, you¡¯re back.¡± Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Meng Ziqi hurriedly stepped forward and took Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand. ¡°I was just asking about you, and now you¡¯re back. It¡¯s true what they say about not speaking ill of others behind their back.¡± ¡°Dad.¡± Qin Youxuan smiled and looked at Qin Mo, who had been silent. ¡°It¡¯s good to be back. Just remember to let us know before you run off next time.¡± Qin Mo looked her up and down, speaking in an indifferent tone.
¡°¡­I know.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second before finally speaking. This was her first time home since being kidnapped. No sympathy from her family, just scorn. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes deepened. ¡°Miss Meng is our guest today. Let¡¯s eat first, we can discuss other matterster.¡± ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve already eaten. I¡¯ll go back to my room to rest and prepare for work tomorrow. Please carry on with your meal.¡± Qin Youxuan strived to maintain her smile before turning around to leave. ¡°She just got back and she¡¯s already putting on an attitude! Who¡¯s she doing this for!¡± Jin Lan coldly huffed in displeasure. ¡°Mom!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes darkened. ¡°Enough, let¡¯s all say less! There are still guests here, don¡¯t you guys feel embarrassed!¡± ¡°Mo¡­¡± Jin Lan¡¯s face fell, she looked very wronged. She was currently wheelchair-bound and couldn¡¯t take care of Qin Mo. Hisck of care was making her very uneasy. ¡°Auntie, let me push you to the dining room.¡± As if oblivious to the family¡¯s internal conflict, Meng Ziqi gently stepped forward to help.
¡°Oh my, how can I let you do this? This is too much trouble for you!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s face beamed with delight as she watched the noble born, considerate, and gentle Meng Ziqi. In her heart, she was filled with a thousand likes for her. The key thing was that if her son could marry Miss Meng from the Meng family, the Qin Group would be in their hands. When men marry, they all want a wife that can benefit their business. Otherwise, Qin Mo wouldn¡¯t have abandoned her to marry Miss Jiang from the prestigious Jiang Family. ¡°Auntie, as long as you don¡¯t find me clumsy, it¡¯s no trouble at all,¡± Meng Ziqi said with a gracious smile. She nced shyly at Jin Chenye. Ever since she came back to the country, she had done everything she could to get close to him, inducing the media to believe they were truly together. The old news of their engagement was brought up again and had been hotly discussed for several rounds now. Chapter 200 - 200 Your Affection is Really Shallow Chapter 200: Your Affection is Really Shallow Now, her name, Meng Ziqi, was inextricably linked with Jin Chenye. No matter how painstakingly she arranged things, Jin Chenye, seemingly oblivious to her feelings, showed no response. Meng Ziqi was swiftly losing patience. As soon as she received a call from Jin Lan inviting her over for dinner, she didn¡¯t dare to dy a moment and hurried over immediately. Jin Chenye was an extraordinarily filial man, particrly as he lived a life dependent on his mother from an early age, he almost always eded to Jin Lan¡¯s requests. If he showed no interest in her, then shifting her attempts to Jin Lan was the best option. ¡°Knock knock ¡± ¡°Xuan, are you there? I¡¯ming in.¡± As Qin Youxuan exited the bathroom, towel-drying her hair, Meng Ziqi¡¯s voice resounded from outside the door. Before she could react, Meng Ziqi had already pushed the door open and entered. ¡°Ziqi, do you need something?¡± Qin Youxuan stalled in her hair drying, casting a casual nce at the uninvited Meng Ziqi and asking indifferently. She often refrained from thinking about many things, but that didn¡¯t mean she couldn¡¯t see through them. She wondered when exactly her supposed good friend started setting her sights on her ex-boyfriend¡­ ¡°After all these years, you¡¯re still partial to this brand of shampoo.¡± Meng Ziqi strolled over, gently inhaling, her eyes half-closed. ¡°Do you remember? It was I who rmended this shampoo to you before you went abroad, it¡¯s my favorite. I didn¡¯t expect you to like it so much also.¡± ¡°Did youe here to tell me that our tastes have always been so simr, from shampoo to men?¡± Qin Youxuan answered straightforwardly, shocking Meng Ziqi with her bluntness. She walked to the sofa, sat down, and patted the space next to her. She looked up at Meng Ziqi. Meng Ziqi stood still, pursing her lips. ¡°I admit, I fell for Ye only after you guys broke up, and I haven¡¯t done anything to betray you¡­¡± ¡°The moment you started liking him, you already betrayed me!¡± Qin Youxuan abruptly stood up, snatched the towel off her head, allowing her hair to fall loosely over her shoulders. ¡°Meng Ziqi, can you honestly tell me how much timepsed between our breakup and my return home? Were you so impatient? You didn¡¯t betray me? Ha..the news about my illegitimate child and wedding made headlines when I just came back, you orchestrated that, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°I never called him ¡®Brother Ye¡¯ with such affection, how can I believe that you only started liking him after we broke up? Your infatuation is so shallow.¡± Seeing her silent admission, Qin Youxuanughed sarcastically. Looking at Meng Ziqi, who had boldlye to confront her, she couldn¡¯t express how she felt. The hand clutching the towel balled up into a tight fist, teeth gritted. ¡°Yes,pared to him, my feelings are indeed shallow.¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯sugh, chilled by the disdain in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, turned frosty. ¡°You wanted to know when I started liking him, right? It was because of you.¡± Meng Ziqi took a step back, herughter particrly bitter. ¡°Xuan, do you know how much he cares for you? I have never seen a man like him. Just because you are toozy to cook, he perfects his culinary skills, whipping up impressive dishes, and tolerates your nitpicking. You don¡¯t realize how harsh you are when you criticize people. I saw him being chastised by you time and time again, yet tirelessly making changes for you, even a simple dish, he strives just to suit your taste. The moment you eat a little extra, his satisfaction mirrored finding a treasure.¡± Chapter 201: 201: The Unveiled Scar Chapter 201: The Unveiled Scar ¡°You don¡¯t like constraints, so he lets you do whatever you want, but secretly goes to great lengths to protect you. If you¡¯re outte, he always follows you, hiding in corners you can¡¯t see, until you safely return home. But he never lets you know.¡±
Meng Ziqi¡¯s eyes were red, her voice trembling, ¡°You just assume that him always being there in times of danger is just good luck, but have you ever thought about how much effort he puts into making that ¡®luck¡¯ happen?¡± ¡°I still remember when he found out that you were his sister who insisted on returning to China, he stood alone in the rainy night for a whole night. The utter destion on his face, as if he had lost the whole world¡­ I¡¯ll never forget it in my life.¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened, looking at Meng Ziqi in astonishment, ¡°How do you know about all this?¡± Many things, she thought, had faded with time. But she hadn¡¯t expected anyone to uncover them again, forcing her to confront these issues head-on. ¡°I don¡¯t know how I came to know either. He¡¯s the silliest person I¡¯ve ever met, doing everything without letting you know. And I, unknowingly, have always been quietly standing behind him, watching him give his all for you, yet you take him for granted.¡± Meng Ziqi smiled bitterly, her eyes filled with resentment and jealousy.
Her background, education, and looks were no less than Qin Youxuan¡¯s, it was just that she had met Jin Chenyeter, and he had never had her in his eyes. At first, she thought it was because she appearedter, and Jin Chenye already had Qin Youxuan in his heart. If they were impossible, then he would surely notice her. So when she unexpectedly found out that Jin Chenye¡¯s biological mother was named Jin Lan, she secretly investigated Jin Chenye¡¯s background. When she found out they were siblings, she felt it was a godsend opportunity. She had lingered in America, waiting for this opportunity. However, what she waited for was their passionate love affair. Impatient, and seeing that Qin Youxuan would go to Jin Chenye for meals every night, she feared something might happen between these two. Eventually, she mailed all the information she had found to Jin Chenye. What disappointed her was that Jin Chenye, knowing they were siblings, remained indifferent. He even had no intention of telling Qin Youxuan, and continued to pamper her as always. Meng Ziqi panicked. She could not miss this opportunity. So, when Jin Chenye failed to act, she had the same information sent to Qin Youxuan.
Finally, she received the news of their breakup¡­ ¡°What¡¯s the point of you telling me all this now, do you think we can still be friends without any grudges?¡± Able to covet her good friend¡¯s boyfriend, she felt that it tarnished the very name of friendship. ¡°Do you know he¡¯s still in love with you?¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s voice sank, ¡°Xuan, you two are now acknowledged siblings by everyone. If you are together again, you will ruin him!¡± ¡°So, this is what you want to tell me, afraid that our old feelings will reignite?¡± Qin Youxuan let go of her hand, the towel fell to the floor. She walked to the door, opened it, ¡°Get out, before I can still speak to you calmly.¡± ¡°He was already born out of wedlock. If he is now associated with a scandal of being infatuated with his own sister, he will never be able to stand up again in his life. Xuan, consider it a plea from me, let him go, let me love him for you, I promise¡­¡± ¡°Get out!¡± Qin Youxuan roared, grabbed Meng Ziqi¡¯s arm, pushed her out, and closed the door firmly. Chapter 202: 202: Once Released, It Doesn’t Listen Anymore Chapter 202: Once Released, It Doesn¡¯t Listen Anymore Slumped against the door, Qin Youxuan sunk to the ground, her gaze nk.
Her eyes were slightly red¡­ The scenes that shed through her mind were those of Jin Chenye cooking for her, while she turned up her nose and nitpicked. He was always so patient, dealing with her displeasure as though he was coaxing a child. In her eyes, he was a man who never lost his temper. His handsome face was always adorned with a gentle smile, warm and courteous. Whenever they quarreled, he would always be the one to back down.
If she was unhappy, he would coax her. If she was acting petnt, he would coax her. If she was being unreasonable, he would still coax her. Witnessing her own mother¡¯s death made it hard for her to believe in a man¡¯s sincerity and devotion. But Jin Chenye never questioned why, he was always kind to her. Meng Ziqi doesn¡¯t know that her being difficult was actually due to her own insecurity¡­ It was Jin Chenye¡¯s patience that made her believe they would always be together¡­ Forever, indeed, is a word not to be trusted. Time continued to go on, but they had already parted ways. Meng Ziqi was her good friend, but she only saw Jin Chenye¡¯s tolerance and never noticed her own contributions. Was she at fault, or is human nature inherently selfish? ¡°Buzz¡­Buzz¡­¡±
The phone on the table kept ringing, but Qin Youxuan acted as though she didn¡¯t hear it, curling up behind the door, hugging her knees, and staring nkly with eyes swollen red. Her half-dried long hair draped across her face, and she was wearing a white nightgown. From a distance, she looked like a ghost. After an unknown stretch of time, the ringing of the phone sounded again. Qin Youxuan blinked a few times and got up from the floor. She reached out to answer the phone. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Seems like you really want to be locked up. The moment you¡¯re let out, you¡¯re disobedient.¡± The man¡¯s dominant voice was clear and tinged with suppressed anger. Qin Youxuan paused, pulling the phone away to check the iing caller¡¯s name. Seeing the words ¡°Big Devil¡±, she snapped back to reality. ¡°I didn¡¯t¡­ I was just taking a shower, so I didn¡¯t answer the phone¡­¡± Qin Youxuan instinctively defended herself, not wanting Dan Hanjie to know that she was once again entangled with Jin Chenye. ¡°Your ability to tell lies with a straight face is really improving. Do you think you can bathe by sitting on the floor? Qin Youxuan, can your lies get any more ridiculous!¡± A maic, low voice echoed in her ear, making Qin Youxuan¡¯s body instinctively tense up. She lifted her head nkly, watching Dan Hanjie, who had just climbed in through her window, her eyes wide like a cat¡¯s.
She even forgot to hang up the call. ¡°You¡­ how did you get in¡­¡± What she actually wanted to ask was when had he arrived? ¡°Earlier than you think.¡± Dan Hanjie knew what she intended to ask, his charming eyes flicked towards her surprised expression, he moved closer with satisfaction, hooking her chin with a smirk, ¡°So surprised to see me that you¡¯re speechless?¡± Could she say that she was only surprised and not delighted? Definitely not, he would strangle her. Wait, he said he arrived early, did he hear her conversation with Meng Ziqi? Qin Youxuan tensed up, looking at him uneasily. The phone was still off the hook, she was clutching it tightly, her petite body moved back a bit, watching him warily. Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting face was too calm, she could not decipher anything from it. Asking him directly was something she didn¡¯t dare to do.
In the end, all Qin Youxuan could do was let out a dry chuckle and change the topic, ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°I was afraid you wouldn¡¯t get used to not having me around, so I came over to sleep with you.¡± Chapter 203: 203: Am I Unfit to Be Seen? Chapter 203: Am I Unfit to Be Seen? Dan Hanjie¡¯s enticing gaze flickered, and he promptly fell onto Qin Youxuan¡¯s bed.
He instantly took up more than half of the bed. Qin Youxuan really felt like smashing a pillow into him! She ced her phone on the table, turned around, and nced at her small bed, furrowing her brows. ¡°This ce is too small. You won¡¯t be able to sleep here and if you stay overnight, you will definitely be seen by someone when you leave tomorrow.¡± ¡°People can¡¯t see me?¡± Dan Hanjie arched his eyebrows, looking nonchnt. He folded his arms behind his head, lifting it up.
His long legs, wrapped in suit pants, elegantly stretched out. Just because he was okay with being seen, doesn¡¯t mean she was okay with her reputation being ruined. Qin Youxuan¡¯s face fell, feeling helpless at the sight of the man who sneaked into her homete at night. Biting her lip, she walked to the window and nced outside, ¡°How did you get in? Didn¡¯t the housekeeper notice?¡± How did the housekeeper and the security outside do their jobs? A man had broken into her home, and no one had noticed at all. ¡°Are you worried about me?¡± Dan Hanjie probed with a raised eyebrow. You¡¯re overthinking it. Qin Youxuan muttered to herself. Wringing her brain trying to find ways to make him leave. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Come here.¡± Before Qin Youxuan could even open her mouth, Dan Hanjie stretched out his hand towards her andzily lifted his eyes.
¡°Don¡¯t test my patience.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s brow furrowed when she didn¡¯t move, his forehead revealing a hint of fatigue. ¡°If you¡¯re tired, then go home and rest. It¡¯s cramped here. Plus, there are others at home. If they find out there¡¯s a man in my room, who knows what they¡¯ll think. You promised to let me go home¡­¡± Why did you follow me here? It¡¯s clear he doesn¡¯t keep his word. ¡°If you¡¯re talking this much, can we even sleep?¡± She had wasted her breath. Feeling aggravated, Qin Youxuan grabbed a nket and walked to the sofa, nning to spread it out there. ¡°Ah¡± Suddenly being pulled by the waist, she was flung back onto the bed. Dan Hanjie¡¯s imposing body instantly pressed down on her. Seductively parting his lips, he said, ¡°Scream, scream louder so that everyone will know a man has joined you in your room, don¡¯t me me.¡± Qin Youxuan covered her mouth with her hand, her clear cat-like eyes ring at him angrily. ¡°Stop messing around.¡±
It seemed Hanjie was truly tired. He rolled over, not touching her but the hand around her waist was filled with possessiveness. He kept Qin Youxuan trapped in his arms andzily closed his eyes. His slender eyebrows and unconcealed naughty eyes reflected his wicked charm. ¡°Why did youe over if you¡¯re tired?¡± Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth. Dan Hanjie opened his eyes, looked at her reluctant face with his enchanting eyes, grabbed her chin, and moved closer to her face, only to bury his face into her neck. Smelling the faint sweet scent from her body, the corner of his mouth curled up wickedly, ¡°I like to sleep while hugging my pillow.¡± To hell with that! Your entire family should be made into pillows! As Qin Youxuany trapped in his arms, each movement felt strenuous. She was about to give up resisting the capitalist exploitation when she heard his mobile phone vibrating. ¡°Dan Hanjie, your phone is ringing.¡± After hesitating for a second, Qin Youxuan happily nudged the man lying next to her. Pick it up, pick it up! Hopefully, there¡¯s an emergency and he will have to leave. That would be divine intervention! The sound of his phone was so low that even from her position next to him, Qin Youxuan could not hear what was being said on the other end¨Csomething about finding someone¡­ Blinking her cat-like eyes in confusion, she saw the man next to her swiftly sit up. His bewitching eyes tightened, and before she could react, he was off the bed, putting on his coat.
Chapter 204: 204: The Darling in the Media’s Eyes Chapter 204: The Darling in the Media¡¯s Eyes Does he really have to go urgently?
Qin Youxuan sprung up from the bed excitedly, rushing to the window and swinging it open. She gazed at him anxiously, fearing that he might decide not to leave again. Dan Hanjie did seem in a real hurry. He put on his coat without sparing her an extra nce and, striding past the window ledge, disappeared from sight. ¡°Has something bad happened?¡± Qin Youxuan watched his receding figure, muttering to herself. Realizing that she was worrying about Dan Hanjie, she pped herself on the forehead, turned around, and threw herself back onto the bed to sleep. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡±
Yao, who had been waiting outside, immediately approached Dan Hanjie when he saw him. ¡°What did you just say?¡± Color shed in Han Jie¡¯s eyes. Without warning, he grabbed Yao by the cor and hauled him off the ground. His entire demeanor was off. He was too agitated, too violent. His eyes were tainted with a blood-red hue, radiating a horrifying charm¡­ ¡°We¡¯ve found Miss Bai Wei! The news just came in. She¡¯s alive and has been safely brought back,¡± said Yao, his face revealing a mixture ofplex emotions. ¡°Wei¡¯er¡­¡± Hanjie¡¯s hand loosened, his fingers remained stiff and tense, and he stood there for a moment, processing the news. The next second, he raced to his car, started the engine, and sped off like an arrow released from its bow. ¡°Mr Jie!¡± The next day. After tidying up, Qin Youxuan went back to Qin Group.
She now knew that Jin Lan wasn¡¯t paralysed. In her hurry to escape the burning container, she had hurt her waist and had to recover in a wheelchair. But after what had happened, Jin Lan didn¡¯t dare to y any more tricks. Qin Youxuan smoothly attended the shareholder¡¯s meeting, followed by a media meet and greet, where she publicly announced her position as the official sessor of Qin Group, as well as the coboration case Hanjie had handed over to her. Qin Group once again became the talk of the town, and their stocks rose steadily. Qin Youxuan¡¯s image soared alongside herpany¡¯s sess, transforming into the darling of the media. ¡°Send these documents to the operations department, let the team follow up. The coboration case with the Dan Group must be handled by experienced individuals. We cannot afford any mistakes.¡± Qin Youxuan handed the contract in her hand to her assistant. Dressed in a white shirt and a ck pencil skirt, she looked petite in her high heels. Her lightly made-up face was stunning, and the corners of her eyes and eyebrows hinted at the briskpetence of a businesswoman. ¡°Yes, Miss,¡± the assistant replied respectfully before leaving to file the documents. ¡°Ziqi, it¡¯s rare for you to have free time. It¡¯s still early for lunch. Wouldn¡¯t you feel boring if you stay with me? Maybe Ye¡¯er can apany you around. Consider it as a tour of Qin Group.¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to return to her office, she heard voices in the corridor. She paused, turned back, and saw Meng Ziqi who wasing out of the lift, pushing Jin Lan¡¯s wheelchair. And standing beside them¡­ was Jin Chenye.
¡°Mom, I still have work to doter on. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t have the time,¡± said Jin Chenye, not noticing Qin Youxuan. He frowned subtly and gently refused. Qin Youxuan clearly saw a shadow sh across Meng Ziqi¡¯s face, followed by a look of disappointment. ¡°So what! That wild girl has now entered thepany, clinging onto Dan Group. The shareholders are all on her side, and your father can¡¯t favor you openly. What kind of work do you have right now? Instead of running errands for that wild girl, you better spare some time to apany Ziqi. I¡¯ve always dreamt of having such a good girl as my daughter-inw.¡± Chapter 205: 205: Dan Hanjie Disappears Chapter 205: Dan Hanjie Disappears ¡°Auntie loves to tease me.¡± Meng Ziqi didn¡¯t expect Jin Lan to be so blunt. She shyly lowered her eyes, but couldn¡¯t help but lift them again, secretly glimpsing Jin Chenye¡¯s reaction from the corner of her eye.
¡°You two chat; I¡¯m going to work.¡± Jin Chenye seemed not to have heard what Jin Lan said. His eyes flickered, and he walked straight past the two of them. ¡°Ye!¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s face stiffened, and she stunnedly watched his retreating figure, her hand reflexively clenching into a fist. No matter what she did, he always found a way to ignore her presence. Even without Qin Youxuan, was she still not enough? ¡°Xuan¡­¡±
Jin Chenye raised his head to find himself locked in a surprise encounter with Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze that she was toote to dodge. ¡°Mr. Jin, good morning. Already discussing marriage so early, congrattions.¡± Qin Youxuan shed an awkward look for just a second, then ndly spoke out, her small hand unconsciously clenched into a fist. ¡°You¡¯re congratting me?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened, a hint of pain shing in their depths. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to step forward, she took a step back. She smiled, creating distance between them. ¡°Mr. Jin is busy, I won¡¯t bother him ¨C goodbye.¡± Qin Youxuan pushed open the door to her office, quickly slipped inside, and firmly closed the door. She walked briskly to the window, flung it open. Leaning her hands on the windowsill, she took deep breaths. How she wanted to say, ¡°Could it not be Meng Ziqi?¡± He could be with anyone else, just not Meng Ziqi. Don¡¯t let her face the fact of being betrayed by her best friend, on top of losing her boyfriend¡­ But in the end, all she said was congrattions.
Her hatred for Jin Lan overshadowed everything else; even if Meng Ziqi was added to the list, she wouldn¡¯t die. With the help of the Meng family, Jin Chenye would soon emerge from the media¡¯s censure. Before that happened, she must find a way to familiarize herself with the Qin Group¡¯s operations and be a truly eligible heir. For half a month straight, all Qin Youxuan heard was either updates on the Qin Group¡¯s various coboration projects or news of Jin Chenye and Meng Ziqi¡¯s impending marriage. Every day, half of the news page was filled with their information, as if they wanted the whole world to know. Not just that, Meng Ziqi was frequently visiting the Qin Family, acting as if it was her own home. Jin Lan¡¯s smug satisfaction needed no mention; she unted it in front of Qin Youxuan daily, almost causing her to move out in frustration. But the thought that she now held the inheritance rights to the Qin Group made her refrain. She wasn¡¯t the type to subject herself to losses. With a few pointed words, she could find Jin Lan¡¯s weak spots, leading to spirited confrontations. The only strange thing was the disappearance of Dan Hanjie. For half a month, not only did he not show up, but he didn¡¯t even call. It was entirely unlike the Big Devil who seemed to want to keep her tied to him at all times. ¡°Am I out of my mind? I¡¯ve already entered thepany, done the deed, we¡¯re all square¡ªhe¡¯s not showing up anymore is a good thing!¡± Qin Youxuan sat at her office desk, talking to herself and looking at a line of documents. She ran her hand through her hair. Despite a seemingly joyous asion, something felt off¡ªit felt strange.
¡°Knock knock knock¡ª¡± ¡°Come in.¡± Qin Youxuan, after hearing the knocking, straightened up and crisply called out. ¡°Miss, these are the most recent coboration cases, they need your review.¡± The assistant respectfully advanced and ced a few documents on her desk. Qin Youxuan had entered the Qin Group as an heir, and learning thepany¡¯s management was the most important thing. Qin Mo hadn¡¯t been harsh on her in this aspect; instead, he gave her the freedom to explore and learn. Chapter 206: 206: I’m Going Out for a Bit Chapter 206: I¡¯m Going Out for a Bit Even the documents approved by the President would be sent to Qin Youxuan for review.
¡°MC Group? The multinational MC Group?¡± Qin Youxuan caught sight of the contract at the top of the pile, and looked up, taken aback. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a newly secured partnership. The MC Group wants to formally enter the domestic market. Thepanies they¡¯ve prioritized for coboration include the Qin Group and other second-tier enterprises. The primary person in charge of this project is the eldest young master.¡± The assistant responded respectfully. ¡°A project led by Jin Chenye?¡± There was a flicker in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes. The business territory of the MC Group was no less extensive than that of the Dan Group. In Fico City, the Dan Group had always been paramount. Given the market saturation and the strength of the Group, hardly anyone dared topete with the Dan Family. MC¡¯s sudden decision to choose Fico City as the first step in their domestic market expansion felt as if they were targeting the Dan Group¡­
¡°Miss, is there a problem?¡± The assistant, having received no response from Qin Youxuan, was under the impression that there was an issue with the contract and couldn¡¯t help but inquire. ¡°No, I was just lost in thought.¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her hand to her forehead, looking up, ¡°How is the partnership with the Dan Group progressing?¡± ¡°It has been progressing well, but regarding this, the partnership that MC is negotiating with the Qin Group to be the same as the project under the Dan Group, but with double the profit-sharing. That¡¯s why the CEO agreed to cooperate with MC.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback and blinked. The projects for cooperation are the same¡­ Just as she had thought, were they really targeting the Dan Group? Did Dan Hanjie know? ¡°I need to step out for a bit. If my father asks for me, tell him I will be back shortly.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Yujing Vi. ¡°Swoosh¨C¡±
Qin Youxuan parked the car outside the main entrance, removed the car keys, and exited the car. ¡°Miss Qin.¡± The security guards greeted her respectfully when they saw Qin Youxuan. ¡°Is Dan Hanjie around? His phone is off. His secretary at thepany told me he hasn¡¯t been there for almost half a month. Is he at the vi?¡± Without waiting for the security guards to reply, Qin Youxuan walked straight in. Having gone around Yujing Vi, she could not find anyone. Not only was Hanjie not there, but even Yao was gone. Where did he go? ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie went abroad on some business and may not be back for some time.¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s rush, the butler hurried over to exin. ¡°Abroad? When did this happen?¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned. ¡°About half a month ago.¡± ¡°Half a month¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at the lifeless vi, it was no wonder it felt so deserted. He had been gone for half a month. If she calcted it right, he left the night she sent him away. Was it because of that phone call?
What did he find¡­ ¡°Miss Qin, Miss Qin! Are you okay?¡± The butler saw no response from her after a while and gave her a nudge. ¡°I¡¯m fine, never mind if he¡¯s not here. I originally came to share some news with him, seems like I¡¯ve made a wasted trip.¡± Qin Youxuan left with a bitter smile, feeling an inexplicable sense of loss. As she stepped out of Yujing Vi and got into her car. She clutched the steering wheel with both hands but hesitated to start the car. She nced back at the familiar vi, unable to describe her feelings. He had left, left without a word. And here she was, like a fool, rushing over in worry, fearing that someone was plotting against the Dan Group. Chapter 207: 207: Bumping into the Person One Does Not Want to Encounter Chapter 207: Bumping into the Person One Does Not Want to Encounter How could she have forgotten, how strategic a person Dan Hanjie was? If she could spot a problem, how could he not know of it?
What was she thinking, worrying about him¡­ Qin Youxuan pressed her hand against her brow, closed her eyes, started her car, and headed back to thepany. ¡°Has my dade looking for me?¡± Qin Youxuan put her car keys in her bag, ncing at her assistant. ¡°No.¡± The assistant replied respectfully, ¡°Miss, it¡¯s lunchtime, would you like me to order something for you?¡± ¡°If there are no urgent documents for me to handle, you go ahead and eat. I will go somewhereter.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the time. How quickly the morning had passed¡ªit was already noon. No wonder she hadn¡¯t noticed Dan Hanjie¡¯s absence for half a month.
Then I¡¯ll go first.¡± Noting her unusual disposition, the assistant did not dare to inquire further and left with some documents. Alone in her office, Qin Youxuan sat at her desk, looking at the calendar for a long time before she abruptly stood up. Grabbing her bag, she headed for the Western restaurant opposite the Qin Group building. The moment she stepped into the restaurant, she regretted her decision. ¡°Ziqi, just tell Ye what you like and let him order for you. Look how thin you are. You need to eat more. Women need a little fat to facilitate childbearing!¡± Jin Lan sat in her chair, her eyes glowing as she gazed at Meng Ziqi on the other side. The way she spoke, it was as if she were instructing her own daughter-inw. Seeing Qin Youxuan enter the restaurant, she briefly paused, then her face turned cold. She scoffed, ¡°Running into her everywhere I go ¡ª such a bad luck!¡± ¡°Auntie¡­¡± Meng Ziqi was taken aback. She also noticed Qin Youxuan who had walked into the same restaurant, instinctively she turned to look at Jin Chenye. Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle eyes didn¡¯t change but there was a subtle shift in the glow within. How could Meng Ziqi, who also loved him, not know¡­ that kind of glow only appeared when he saw Qin Youxuan.
Her hand tightened around a napkin. Yet she was not in a position to express any concern. She feared any such disy would provoke Jin Chenye¡¯s displeasure. ¡°Xuan, what a coincidence. You¡¯re also here for lunch. Let¡¯s sit together.¡± After hesitating for a second, Meng Ziqi rose from her seat. Jin Chenye had no idea that she had secretly met with Qin Youxuan, nor could she let him find out. As long as he believed they were still good friends, he wouldn¡¯t push her away. ¡°No need, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to swallow any food,¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze turned cold as she looked at the dutiful group. The foot she had turned to leave the restaurant with came to a stop. She stepped forward and, led by a waiter, moved to another seat. Meng Ziqi watched as Youxuan distanced herself, stood there awkwardly and forgot to react. ¡°Is Xuan angry with me? She wasn¡¯t like this before.¡± Meng Ziqi looked at Jin Chenye with a dejected expression. ¡°She¡¯s always like this. Ignore her and let¡¯s enjoy our meal,¡± cut in Jin Lan before Jin Chenye could reply, quick to take over the conversation. Fearing that Meng Ziqi might be upset, she didn¡¯t dare to ask how the two knew each other. ¡°Brother Ye¡­¡± Meng Ziqi turned to Jin Chenye again, her face disying a wife¡¯s grievances.
¡°Let¡¯s eat.¡± Jin Chenye replied nonchntly, although the corner of his eyes constantly watched Qin Youxuan at the other table. Noticing her dazed expression, he couldn¡¯t help but frown. What was going on¡­ ¡°Ye, Ye! What are you thinking? I called you so many times and you didn¡¯t respond!¡± Chapter 208: 208: Reach Out Your Hand Chapter 208: Reach Out Your Hand Jin Lan displeasedly pinched Jin Chenye¡¯s arm.
Following his gaze to see Qin Youxuan, she got even more irritated. ¡°Mom, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Jin Chenye narrowed his eyes. ¡°What what¡¯s the matter, order your food! Ziqi has asked you several times what you want to eat, what are you spacing out for now!¡± ¡°A medium-rare steak.¡± Jin Chenye looked at Meng Ziqi, his lips parting slightly. Just as he finished speaking, he found himself ncing at Qin Youxuan, who was also ordering from the waiter. She wore a slight smile, but her eyes revealed a sense of estrangement.
The slight furrow of her brows, hinted at some bother on her mind. ¡°So that¡¯ll be three steaks, one medium-rare and two medium-well.¡± Meng Ziqi closed the menu and handed it to the waiting waiter. Her delicate eyes revealed a hint of jealousy. Meeting Jin Lan¡¯s gaze, she quickly concealed it. She pretended not to notice Jin Chenye¡¯s odd behavior and nonchntly chatted with Jin Lan. Throughout the meal, Jin Chenye didn¡¯t look directly at her, he didn¡¯t even speak a word apart from ordering food. His handsome face, gentlemanly aura, his elegant dining mannerisms¡­ It had garnered him the admiration of many women in the restaurant, but he didn¡¯t seem to care. Others may think he was engrossed in his meal, but only Meng Ziqi knew, he was watching Qin Youxuan! ¡°You two continue eating, I¡¯ll go to the washroom.¡± Jin Chenye lifted his napkin, rising gracefully from his seat. Without waiting for a response, he exited briskly. Only when his tall figure vanished from their sight, did Meng Ziqi btedly look towards Qin Youxuan¡¯s seat, finding it empty¡­
¡°Whoosh¡± Outside the washbasin, having just finished washing her hands, Qin Youxuan realized she had forgotten to bring tissues when a clean handkerchief was held in front of her. ¡°You¡¯re always so forgetful, use this.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s handsome reflection appeared in the mirror, Qin Youxuan jolted her head up, meeting his teasing eyes. The familiar words, the doting tone, as if time and space had been disorientated. Qin Youxuan was stunned for a few seconds, forgetting to react. There were others washing their hands next to her, seeing the two together they assumed they were a couple, they nced a few times before leaving. ¡°Give me your hand, let me wipe it for you.¡± Seeing her hesitate, Jin Chenye reached out to touch Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, but was swatted away by her. She sidled a nce at him, Qin Youxuan walked past him, striding out. Just as she took a step, her arm was pulled back from behind. ¡°Jin Chenye, let go!¡± ¡°No!¡± Jin Chenye firmly retorted, dragging her towards the nearby emergency exit, all the way to a stairwell where he pinned her against the wall.
¡°What happened?¡± Chenye asked. Something was bothering her, he could easily tell. ¡°Why is it your business?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, thenughed coldly. She unwittingly thought of something Dan Hanjie once said, ¡°Do you live near the sea? You¡¯re too nosy.¡± Too bad, he¡¯s gone now¡­ Otherwise, knowing that Chenye had grabbed her hand again, he would probably punish her. As Qin Youxuan thought about this, a suffocating feeling came over her, she lowered her gaze. ¡°Is it necessary to speak to me like this? Do we only have hatred left between us¡­¡± Chenye held her face in his hands, ¡°I¡¯ve told you, I never thought ofpeting with you.¡± Chapter 209: 209 I Will Not Marry Any Woman Chapter 209: I Will Not Marry Any Woman ¡°Is that so?¡± A deep sadness shed across Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, ¡°You didn¡¯t know that Jin Lan had me kidnapped? Or are you like the rest of the world, thinking that I just went to Dan Group to negotiate a contract?¡±
Qin Youxuan sneered, ¡°Jin Chenye, when did you be so hypocritical?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze tightened, he was bothered by her incessant questioning. ¡°Would you believe me if I said I only came to know about itter?¡± ¡°I believe, of course I do.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s indifferent words fell, before Jin Chenye could rejoice, he heard her sarcasticugh, ¡°I believe that as soon as you found out, you didn¡¯t care whether I lived or died, you were in a haste to destroy evidence for Jin Lan.¡± ¡°Next you¡¯re going to tell me that everything your mother did was for you, her son, so you couldn¡¯t just watch her get into trouble?¡± ¡°You think that by using the power of the Meng family to destroy the evidence, Jin Lan can escape the punishment of thew, but you don¡¯t know that karma is a wheel, you get what you deserve, her retribution came so fast!¡±
¡°Was the kidnapping of my mother ordered by Dan Hanjie?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze hardened as he stared intently at Qin Youxuan. ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan startled, looking up at him in surprise. What does Dan Hanjie have to do with Jin Lan¡¯s kidnapping? At that time, he had clearly taken her abroad¡­ No, they went abroad after they found out about Jin Lan¡¯s kidnapping. When she wanted to confirm whether Jin Lan was really kidnapped, Dan Hanjie had given her a definite answer even before he got official confirmation. She had always thought it was because Dan Group had extensive resources, never once did she consider that the kidnapping was orchestrated by Dan Hanjie. Why would he arrange for Jin Lan to be kidnapped, was it because of her? Never before had Qin Youxuan felt her heartbeat so fast; a rush of adrenaline shooting from the soles of her feet to her brain. She couldn¡¯t even remember Jin Chenye¡¯s question and was gripping her skirt tense. ¡°Xuan, listen to me, you can me me, you can even hate me, but I¡¯m advising you, stay away from Dan Hanjie, Dan Group is far moreplicated than you think. How much do you really know about Hanjie?!¡± Jin Chenye was very emotional. Seeing Qin Youxuan be lost in her thoughts again and again, the hand on her shoulder suddenly became heavy. Qin Youxuan was dizzied by his agitation. She looked up at him, the corners of her mouth lifting into a cold smile, ¡°What about you? Jin Chenye, we¡¯ve known each other for so long, how much do I know about you?¡±
Jin Chenye: ¡°You can easily pull out a gun, im that you won¡¯t fight me for Qin Group, but in the next breath you let your mother hire an assassin to destroy me. Now what? One moment you were discussing marriage with Meng Ziqi, then the next you blocked me on the stairs¡­ You tell me, I cannot trust Dan Hanjie, then what makes you any different?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him sarcastically, lifting her hand, she painstakingly removed his fingers gripping her one by one. ¡°You don¡¯t deserve to talk to me about trust!¡± ¡°Apart from you, I won¡¯t marry any other woman!¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, she looked up at him in disbelief. ¡°Hear me clear, if it¡¯s not you, I don¡¯t want anyone else.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s finger caressed Qin Youxuan¡¯s perplexed gaze, and he lowered his head to kiss her lips. Qin Youxuan turned her head just in time to dodge him. ¡°You¡¯re crazy!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened as she used all her strength to push him away, but Jin Chenye held onto her tighter. Chapter 210 - 210 What exactly do you want to do Chapter 210: What exactly do you want to do ¡°Bang¡± Outside the safety door, there was a sound of a trash can being kicked over. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Jin Chenye was startled, and Qin Youxuan took the chance to push him away. She turned and ran out, rushing out of the stairwell, down the stairs, quickly settling her bill, and leaving the restaurant with her bag in hand. Jin Chenye watched her hurriedly fleeing figure, his eyes shing indescribable sadness. The hand bracing against the wall slowly clenched into a fist, and he punched the wall¡­ ¡°Ye¡¯er, why did you take so long? Is everything okay?¡± On seeing Jin Chenye returning, Jin Lan stretched her neck from her chair in worry, warily watching behind him. ¡°Nothing¡¯s wrong, it was just crowded, I had to wait for a bit.¡± Jin Chenye casually replied, his face no longer showing the agitation from before. ¡°It¡¯s good nothing¡¯s wrong. You were gone for so long, Ziqi was worried and was about toe find you!¡± Jin Lan held Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand, patting the back of her hand gently. ¡°You were going to look for me?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze tightened, he raised his head and looked at Meng Ziqi, whose expression was somewhat unhappy, then raised his eyebrow. ¡°Eh, just as I was about to go, I saw youing back, so I returned here.¡± Meng Ziqi gave a mild smile, letting Jin Chenye examine her with her tender face. Her calm face betrayed no signs of lying. Under the table, her hand clenched into a fist. ¡°We are all done eating, I¡¯m going home now. Ziqi, please apany Ye¡¯er to thepany. As young people, I¡¯m sure you both have a lot to talk about. I don¡¯t want to be a third wheel!¡± Jin Lan reached out her hand to take her wheelchair, about to move when Jin Chenye quickly stood up. ¡°Mom, let me do it.¡± Jin Chenye took a big stride to her side, unfolded Jin Lan¡¯s wheelchair for her, and then helped her into it. Then, he pushed Jin Lan outside. From beginning to end, he did not spare an extra nce at Meng Ziqi, who was standing behind him. Meng Ziqi stood behind him and his mother, her hand, which was holding her bag, kept gripping it tighter and tighter. She looked at the handsome man in front of her, his words resounding in her ear again and again. ¡°I won¡¯t marry any woman other than you.¡± ¡°No one but you.¡± ¡°In what way am I not as good as she is? Worth your defiance of public criticism and spit, still insisting on not letting go¡­¡± They are siblings, half-siblings sharing the same father! Meng Ziqi slowed down her steps and took a deep breath, her eyes aglow with stubbornness, jealousy, and craziness. She can¡¯t watch as Qin Youxuan ruins her beloved man. Absolutely not! The Qin family mansion. When Qin Youxuan returned from thepany, she didn¡¯t even eat dinner and went straight to her room. She stayed in her room and didn¡¯te out. Ever since she had escaped from Jin Chenye, she had been feeling disoriented. Not because of the absurd things Jin Chenye had said to her, but because of Dan Hanjie, who had already disappeared. How many more things was he keeping from her? If it weren¡¯t for Jin Chenye confronting her that day, she might never have known¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, what exactly do you want to do?¡± He disrupted her thoughts, then left without a word. Qin Youxuan annoyingly buried her face into the pillow. ¡°Knock knock¡± ¡°Xuan, it¡¯s me, can Ie in and talk to you?¡± Outside the door came the gentle voice of Meng Ziqi. She hade to the Qin house again. Really treating it as her own home, visiting so frequently. Is she so afraid that people wouldn¡¯t know how well she¡¯s getting on with Jin Chenye? A sarcastic smile curled on Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips, but she didn¡¯t show any intentions of getting up to open the door. Chapter 211 - 211 I Don’t Know What You’re Talking About Chapter 211: I Don¡¯t Know What You¡¯re Talking About ¡°Xuan, I¡¯ming in!¡± Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Qin Youxuan looked up, poking her head out from under the pillow. This was really a rarely seen imposition. ¡°I made a cup of juice, your favorite ¨C mango juice.¡± Meng Ziqi walked into the room confidently, holding the cup in her hand. ¡°I thought we were clear. I want to rest. Take your juice and leave,¡± Qin Youxuan said, lying on the bed with her head propped up on her hands, ignoring Meng Ziqi¡¯s goodwill. She pulled the nket over herself and closed her eyes. The intent to see the guest out was very clear. ¡°Xuan, I¡¯ve already apologized to you. Must you be so hostile towards me?¡± Meng Ziqi was on the verge of tears, her hand trembling slightly as she wiped her tear-streaked face with the back of her hand. ¡°If you want to act, you should audition for the Oscars. I can¡¯t afford to pay the performance fee,¡± Qin Youxuan saidzily, opening her eyes and chuckling coldly. ¡°I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about, Xuan. I really hope that you can forgive me.¡± ¡°Forgive? Only now did I realize how good your acting is,¡± Qin Youxuan said. Her clear eyes were filled with anger as she sat up on her bed. ¡°The person who deliberately knocked over the trash can outside the stairwell today was you, wasn¡¯t it? You clearly heard what Jin Chenye said. Instead of resenting me, shouldn¡¯t you feel relieved? Why would you be so kind as to bring me juice?¡± ¡°What, don¡¯t want to admit it?¡± Qin Youxuan tidied her long hair and got up from the bed, walking over to Meng Ziqi. She took the juice from her hand. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this cup of juice is not something good. Let me guess, did you put poison in it, or¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about!¡± Meng Ziqi rudely interrupted her, leaning on the table for support. ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°No? Meng Ziqi, you may run fast, but I¡¯m not a fool. Other people might not recognize the smell of your perfume, but I do. You¡¯ve forgotten, haven¡¯t you? This is the Dreamy Fruity Series by CC that I rmended to you when you first went to America. I remember telling you then that this perfume was a limited edition and not avable domestically.¡± ¡°If you really want to apologize, go on, drink the juice you brought yourself!¡± Qin Youxuan shoved the cup back into her hands, raising an eyebrow. Meng Ziqi looked at the cup in her hand, her eyes wide in shock. She never thought that Qin Youxuan would be so wary of her. ¡°It seems you¡¯re not willing to ept my apology. I¡¯m sorry to have disturbed you, but Xuan, I really don¡¯t want to lose you as a friend¡­¡± Before Meng Ziqi could finish what she was saying, Qin Youxuan had already walked over to the door and opened it. ¡°I¡¯m not worthy of having Miss Meng as a friend, take care,¡± Qin Youxuan said, holding her head high and her eyes clear. Meng Ziqi clenched her hand around the cup, gritted her teeth, and left unwillingly. In the following days, Qin Youxuan saw Meng Ziqie and go from the Qin Family¡¯s home daily. Given her status as Miss Meng, not only was Jin Lan fond of her, but even the housekeeper did not dare disobey his orders regarding her. In a short period of time, Meng Ziqi hade and gone as she pleased, as if she were already a part of the Qin family. Aside from Jin Chenye who ignored her, all the servants were extremely respectful to her under Jin Lan¡¯s orders. Chapter 212: Kill with a Borrowed Knife Chapter 212: Kill with a Borrowed Knife ¡°Ziqi, why are you standing here? Ye¡¯er and his father have gone out to meet with clients, they might not return until veryte. I am d you are here to keep mepany, otherwise I¡¯d be bored to death.¡± Jin Lan rubbed her forehead as she descended the stairs. Her injury had mostly healed, and she was able to stand up from the wheelchair. However, she still could not walk too fast. Although the fire hadn¡¯t burnt Jin Lan¡¯s face, it had destroyed most of her hair. Out of necessity, she had to cut her hair short and curl it. It still looked fashionable, but it aged her. Each time she saw her hair in the mirror, her resentment towards Qin Youxuan increased a little more. ¡°I heard from the housekeeper that you have been suffering from insomnia and nightmares recently, so I consulted a doctor. He said drinking a cup of juice before sleep helps. Try this, aunt.¡± Meng Ziqi poured the juice from the juicer and handed the cup to Jin Lan. ¡°It¡¯s your favorite apple juice, not only does it aid sleep, it also benefits yourplexion.¡± ¡°You are so thoughtful. If Ye¡¯er could marry you, it would truly be a blessing for our Qin family.¡± Looking at Meng Ziqi, who was still diligently making juice for herte in the evening, Jin Lan couldn¡¯t be more pleased. Ever since being kidnapped, Jin Lan had been gued by frequent insomnia and nightmares. When she wasn¡¯t staying awake all night, she was having endless nightmares. The doctor had stated that it was due to the significant shock she had experienced, leaving a psychological shadow that would take some time to diminish and eventually disappear. Hearing Meng Ziqi¡¯s concern for her health, Jin Lan was deeply moved. She took the juice and drank it down to thest drop. ¡°It¡¯ste. It¡¯s not safe for a girl to go home alone. Come to my room and chat with me. When Ye¡¯eres back, I¡¯ll have him take you home.¡± After putting down the cup, Jin Lan took Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand. She intended to go upstairs. Meng Ziqi glimpsed at the empty cup on the table, her eyes shing. She withdrew her hand from Jin Lan¡¯s, ¡°Aunt, go ahead, I¡¯ll just clean up the cup.¡± ¡°Your hands aren¡¯t made for menial work like this. If your parents found out, they¡¯d say the Qin family is treating guests poorly. Let the servants deal with it tomorrow morning.¡± Jin Lan looked at her empty palm. After a moment of surprise, she chided gently. ¡°¡­It¡¯s only washing a cup, it¡¯s not hard. I feel embarrassed always troubling the housekeeper.¡± As Meng Ziqi spoke, she lowered her head obediently. ¡°Such a sweet child you are, but you might be taken advantage of. Alright, I won¡¯t force it. I¡¯ll wait for you upstairs.¡± As Jin Lan¡¯s waist hadn¡¯t fully recovered, she couldn¡¯t stand for too long. She held her waist and left first. Meng Ziqi quickly grabbed the cup and rinsed it thoroughly under the faucet. She washed the juicer as well. She shook her hand, sweating profusely from the tension. She leaned on the bathroom sink, panting. Her beautifully made up eyes gleamed with a hint of viciousness. She murmured to herself, ¡°Qin Youxuan, you forced me to this. Don¡¯t me me¡­¡± The night grew darker. The clock was nearing ten, but Qin Mo and Jin Chenye had not returned. The door to the master bedroom was slowly pulled open. In the dim light, Jin Lan, with her hair loose and wearing slippers, stepped out of the room. ¡°Qin Youxuan¡­¡± Her vacant eyes stared straight ahead, uttering a name under her breath as she walked towards Qin Youxuan¡¯s room. Her movements were stiff, like a robot. Behind her, Meng Ziqi balled her hands into fists, her eyes gleaming dangerously. Chapter 213: The Madness of Jin Lan Chapter 213: The Madness of Jin Lan ¡°Knock knock¡± ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Who could it be knocking on her door sote at night? Qin Youxuan was lying in bed, looking at her reports when she heard knocking sounds from outside. She quickly sat up. After two eerie knocks, there was silence. ¡°Am I hallucinating?¡± she thought. Qin Youxuan pinched herself, got up, and walked to the door, then opened it. She was stunned to see Jin Lan standing outside. ¡°What are you doing knocking on my door sote at night?¡± ¡°Qin Youxuan, I¡¯m going to kill you¡± ¡°You¡¯re insane!¡± Qin Youxuan was about to close the door when Jin Lan used her strength to stop it, reaching out and grabbing her by the throat. ¡°Ah!¡± Caught off guard by Jin Lan¡¯s sudden attack as she was turning to close the door, Qin Youxuan was startled. ¡°What the hell is wrong with you, let go¡­cough, cough!¡± Still holding her throat, Jin Lan dragged her out of the room. Gasping for breath, Youxuan yelled. Just as she was about to call for help, her voice choked off. She tried hard to pry Jin Lan¡¯s hands off her. Breaking free, Qin Youxuan spun around and threw Jin Lan onto the coffee table in the living room. ¡°Jin Lan, if you¡¯re insane, go see a doctor, and stop taking it out on me! Wanting to kill me?! I¡¯ve dreamt of tearing you to pieces!¡± She eximed furiously, clutching her aching neck. If it weren¡¯t for not wanting to dirty her hands, she¡¯d have pped her right then and there. She¡¯s a crazy woman! ¡°I¡¯m going to kill you¡± Jin Lan had a vacant expression, yet there was a glimpse of ominous intent in her eyes. She supported herself with the coffee table, her gaze focused on the fruit knife in the tray. Suddenly, she grabbed it and stood up again. ¡°What¡­what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Qin Youxuan saw Jin Lan charging towards her, the bloodshot look in her eyes made her shudder. She swiftly dodged, just barely avoiding the knife in Jin Lan¡¯s hand, and then grabbed her wrist. ¡°Help!¡± Noticing something was off, Qin Youxuan yelled as loud as she could. But her screams seemed to rile Jin Lan up even more and made her movements increasingly aggressive. The knife was almost at her eyes now. She was pushed against the railing at the top of the stairs, pinned down forcefully. ¡°Kill you¡­kill you¡­¡± ¡°Jin Lan, wake up! If you kill me, you won¡¯t survive either!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face was turning red, her body immobilized under Jin Lan¡¯s weight. All she could do was to tightly grip her wrists. The sharp knife was inching closer to her eyes, only a fraction away from piercing her eyeballs. She tried to avoid it, but found herself unable to move. If this kept up, she would surely be killed by this crazed woman! Qin Youxuan managed to think quickly and didn¡¯t hesitate to kick Jin Lan away. ¡°Ah!¡± Jin Lan was kicked on her knee which made her kneel. The knife finally left Qin Youxuan¡¯s face. Watching these developments, Meng Ziqi who was hidden in the shadows felt her heart jumping into her throat. It was only after withholding the returns of Qin Mo and Jin Chenye and drugging all the servants with knock-out drugs that she dared to give Jin Lan the Spirit Departure Powder. This ancient Thai recipe turned into a drink would, following its effects, make the subject susceptible to suggestions and render them into a hypnotized state. They would lose all reason, only remembering their most detested person, and would be a tool for murder. She had spent a lot of effort to choose this drug. It was initially intended for Qin Youxuan. Even if she couldn¡¯t kill Jin Lan, she could still be convicted of intentional injury and imprisonment would be inevitable. Chapter 214: 214: The Real Victim Chapter 214: The Real Victim Who would have known that Qin Youxuan would straightforwardly confront her, vigntly safeguarding against her every move?
Pushed to the brink, she had no choice but to act against Jin Lan. As long as Qin Youxuan died, she could use the power of the Meng family to absolve Jin Lan, and by then, Jin Chenye would be grateful to her ¨C killing two birds with one stone! This time, Qin Youxuan must die¡­ ¡°Auntie, what¡¯s happening? Xuan, get out of the way!¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s eyes shed dangerously, suddenly charging out from the shadows. With arms open wide, she firmly embraced Qin Youxuan from behind. Upon hearing themotion, Qin Youxuan instinctively turned around, conveniently cing Meng Ziqi in front of her.
¡°I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± Meng Ziqi felt a chill down her spine and before she had time to react, Jin Lan¡¯s specter-like voice sounded. ¡°Thud¡± The gleaming fruit knife pierced her body; warm blood sshed onto Jin Lan¡¯s face. ¡°Ah¡± Jin Lan instantly snapped out of her daze, her eyes wide open in shock as she stared at the blood-covered Meng Ziqi, retreating in fright. ¡°How could this happen¡­ I¡¯ve killed someone¡­ ¡± ¡°Ziqi! Ziqi, how are you? Hang in there, I¡¯ll call an ambnce.¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned by the sudden turn of events. She held Meng Ziqi¡¯s copsing body with trembling hands, fearful that the knife might prate deeper. Blood continuously flowed from Meng Ziqi¡¯s back, quickly staining Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands, incapable of being stopped. ¡°Help! Someone!¡± Qin Youxuan cried hoarsely, her eyes ncing over Jin Lan who had retreated to the edge of the stairs, tensing, ¡°Watch out!¡± ¡°Ah¡± Before Qin Youxuan¡¯s words had fully left her mouth, Jin Lan had missed a step, tumbling straight down the stairs. She hit the wall at the bottom, cking out.
¡°Mrs. Lan!¡± The butler, finally alerted by themotion, slowly made his way to the stairwell. He stared in shock at Jin Lan lying on the ground. Looking up, he saw the bloodied Meng Ziqi in Qin Youxuan¡¯s arms, Qin Youxuan herself grasping the knife handle, her face pale and speechless. ¡°Quick! Call an ambnce!¡± Qin Youxuan cried hoarsely in relief. ¡°Mom!¡± Jin Chenye entered the room one step earlier than Qin Mo, seeing Jin Lan on the ground, quickly picking her up. After scanning the chaotic scene, his eyes fell on the bloodstains on the ground, his pupils constricting. He quickly put Jin Lan in the car, then turned back and walked to the stunned Qin Youxuan. ¡°Blood, a lot of blood, save her¡­¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t care less who she was addressing, babbling as she grabbed Jin Chenye¡¯s hand. ¡°¡­Leave her to me.¡± His teeth gritted, Jin Chenye took the unconscious Meng Ziqi from her arms and quickly left. Everyone in the Qin family mansion was startled. All the lights were turned on.
And then the house was utterly empty. Qin Youxuan sat alone on the floor, unable to recover from the sudden catastrophe. Soon, a uniformed police officer stood before her, the gloss of his ck leather shoes even more ring than the lights. ¡°Miss Qin, we suspect that you are involved in a murder case. We would appreciate your cooperation ining with us.¡± ¡°It was not me who killed!¡± Qin Youxuan immediately defended herself, still confused as to what had happened. Why did Jin Lan try to kill her out of the blue, and even though Meng Ziqi resented her for stealing Jin Chenye, why did she suddenly jump out to save her¡­ ¡°There were only three of you at the scene. Two are critically injured and you are the only one unharmed. Miss Qin, please cooperate with our investigation.¡± Chapter 215: 215 I Want to Hire a Defense Lawyer Chapter 215: I Want to Hire a Defense Lawyer She was the only one unscathed, thus she was the most suspicious.
Qin Youxuan was led away in a daze. The incandescent light was very bright. It shone ceaselessly, day and night, inducing an involuntary shudder. Qin Youxuan never knew that a police station could be so terrifying. Jin Lan fell down the stairs, the impact injuring her brain, leaving her in a vegetative state as determined by the doctors.
Meng Ziqi was stabbed in the back, piercing a lobe of her lung. Her life was narrowly saved by timely medical intervention, but she remain unconscious, still in critical condition, unable to be questioned. In this ident, only she had been unharmed. ¡°Miss Qin, shoe prints were discovered on the knee of the first victim, and it has been confirmed that this victim¡¯s knee was hit hard prior to falling down the stairs. Did she fall down because you kicked her?¡± The first victim referred to was Jin Lan. The interrogator¡¯s cold voice pierced Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears like a needle, the constant questioning leaving her exhausted. ¡°I said I didn¡¯t do it, yes, I did kick Jin Lan¡¯s knee, but she didn¡¯t fall at that time. She fell down the stairs because she became overly frightened after injuring someone and identally lost her footing¡­¡± Despite repeating these words many times, no one believed Qin Youxuan. ¡°You im that after the first victim injured another person, she then fell down the stairs. Then how do you exin that only your fingerprints are on the knife handle found in the second victim?¡± ¡°I was too anxious at the time, I was afraid the knife would prate deeper. Seeing that Ziqi was losing too much blood, I held onto the knife handle¡­¡± She never imagined that her innocent act of trying to save someone could turn into incriminating evidence of murder. The victim should have been her, yet she was the one being treated as the criminal suspect. She was left speechless.
¡°So you¡¯re saying the first victim, after stabbing the second victim, got so startled that she lost her footing and fell down the stairs?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± At least that question made sense. ¡°You¡¯re lying!¡± The interrogator suddenly stood up from his chair, arms braced on the table, his leaning body imposing enormous pressure on Qin Youxuan. The interrogator threw a stack of documents in front of Qin Youxuan, his voice intimidating. ¡°ording to the information gathered, the rtionship between the two victims was harmonious. The first victim had no motive formitting a crime. In contrast, you, Miss Qin, have always been at odds with your stepmother, all the servants in the Qin family can testify to that.¡± ¡°Miss Qin, you have just acquired the inheritance rights to the Qin Group. Were you afraid that the Meng family¡¯s involvement would jeopardize your inheritance, so you decided to take out the two victims!¡± ¡°No! I didn¡¯t! You¡¯re making it up! I¡¯m not the killer! I want a defense attorney, I want legal aid!¡± Qin Youxuan stood up dramatically from her chair, the handcuffs on her wrist striking the edge of the table with a clear sound. ¡°You¡¯ll get to see your defense attorney, but once the second victim wakes up, your denials will be futile.¡± The interrogator left the room after dropping these harsh words and gathering his documents. Left alone, Qin Youxuan stared at the ring bulb, her vision blurring. Her lips turned white. She hoped more than anyone else that Meng Ziqi would be okay. As long as Meng Ziqi was safe, everyone would know that Jin Lan was the one who hurt her. It was Jin Lan who stabbed Meng Ziqi then fell down the stairs herself. It had nothing to do with her¡­
¡°You have to believe in thew, believe that evil cannot triumph over good¡­ The truth will surface soon, Qin Youxuan, you must not be afraid¡­¡± Chapter 216: No One Believes Her Words Chapter 216: No One Believes Her Words Qin Youxuan¡¯s small body huddled in the chair. She held herself tightly, mumbling. Fico City Central Hospital. Intensive care unit. ¡°Boss, there¡¯s news from the police station.¡± The special assistant, dressed in sterile clothes, quickly entered the ward and approached Jin Chenye. ¡°Speak.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s handsome face was full of coldness. His hands clutched Jin Lan¡¯s hand tightly. Jin Lany quietly on the hospital bed, her face devoid of color. Needles were filled in the back of her hand, and the room was filled with the beep of various machines, besides the sounds of breathing. His mother, who was perfectly well before he left and who he had asked to take care of herself, had turned into a vegetable. Nobody could ept this. Let alone Jin Chenye, who was raised single-handedly by Jin Lan since childhood. His warm brown eyes were filled with red threads, and the ck pupils were filled with a hint of a bloodthirsty coldness. ¡°ording to the reconstruction of the scene, the police spected that Madam Jin was hit hard on her knee and then fell, and as for Miss Meng, the knife into her back was stabbed at a 90-degree angle. She couldn¡¯t have done it herself. The fingerprint on the knife handle has been confirmed to be Miss Qin¡¯s, and so is the footprint on Madam Jin¡¯s knee.¡± ¡°What did she say in her statement?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened, he loosened his grip on Jin Lan¡¯s hand, and turned to look at the special assistant. His eyes were frightening. ¡°Miss Qin denies it,¡± the special assistant cleared his throat, ¡°Miss Qin only admits to kicking Madam Jin¡¯s knee, but Madam Jin did not fall then; Miss Qin also said¡­¡± ¡°That it was Miss Meng who killed Madam Jin, and that Madam Jin fell only because she was startled after realizing that she had killed someone.¡± The special assistant finished speaking with a heavy tone. ¡°The police won¡¯t believe it, because I don¡¯t either.¡± Jin Chenye chuckled coldly, his smile filled with bitterness. He was aware of how much Qin Youxuan hated his mother, and even him. She had too many reasons to get rid of them. Saying that Jin Lan stabbed Meng Ziqi and then fell from fright, probably no one would believe it. On the contrary, it was more usible that Qin Youxuan wanted to kill Jin Lan, and in the process, Meng Ziqi got hurt by the knife, but Qin Youxuan still pushed Jin Lan off the building. ¡°The prosecutor¡¯s office is preparing to charge Miss Qin with deliberate homicide. The evidence collected at the scene is very unfavorable to Miss Qin, and with the interference from the Meng family¡­the possibility of Miss Qin being convicted is high.¡± Meng Ziqi is Miss Meng of the Meng family and Sir Meng¡¯s cherished daughter. As soon as they learned that Meng Ziqi was in danger and her life was hanging by a thread, the Meng family immediately made a fuss about the matter. Not only the hospital but also the police station was affected. Qin Mo was the first to appease them, but they insisted without any doubt that it was Qin Youxuan who harmed Meng Ziqi and demanded her life. News about the Qin family involved in a homicide case is now constant, and it¡¯s not looking good. If they offended the Meng family at this point, it would be even more challenging to move forward. ¡°Boss, about this matter¡­¡± ¡°Let the police handle it.¡± Jin Chenye suddenly spoke up, his voice piercingly cold. On one side is the mother who raised him, and on the other side is the woman he loves. No matter who he helps, he won¡¯t be able to justify it to himself. The only thing he could do was to stand by and watch. ¡°Boss, I feel that Miss Qin is not that irrational. Something is suspicious about this matter.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it either, but the fact that she hates me, hates my mother¡­.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze slowly moved onto Jin Lan¡¯s face. Seeing her lying there silently, his heart ached profoundly. Chapter 217: I’m Afraid You Might Not Be Able to Leave Chapter 217: I¡¯m Afraid You Might Not Be Able to Leave If it weren¡¯t for his insistent return home and his unrelenting attachment to Qin Youxuan, his mother wouldn¡¯t have ended up in a vegetative state. Falling in love with his own sister, he indeed deserved divine retribution. A week passed. Qin Youxuan was confined in a dark cell every day, waiting for her trial. Qin Mo tried to bail her out, but a murder charge could not be bable. He visited her in jail once, but said nothing, only looked at her with a fixed gaze and then left. Presumably, he must have already epted the fact that she had lost her ethics, to the point of contemting murder topete for the inheritance of the Qin Group. Jin Chenye did not show up even once. Instead, the people from the Meng family kept causing a disturbance at the police station, demanding an early trial for this murderer. A murderer¡­ She was clearly the victim, but no one believed her. Even thewyer persuaded her to admit guilt, suggesting that she attempt to reduce the murder charge to manughter in order to possibly win the case. She refused, insisting that she was the victim, and thewyer walked out on her. No one was willing to stake their reputation on a case with no chance of winning. ¡°I heard that Miss Meng woke up¡­¡± ¡°Is it true? If Miss Meng wakes up, I suppose this case won¡¯t even need to go to court¡­¡± From a distance, the conversation between some jail guards reached Qin Youxuan. Startled, her body jolted on the hard bed, ¡°What did you say? Meng Ziqi woke up? Is she really awake?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true. The police have sent someone to record her statement as soon as possible. The results will be out shortly.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes moistened slightly. As soon as Meng Ziqi woke up, the police would believe that the one who hurt people wasn¡¯t her; she was the true victim. She would not have to stay in this dark ce any longer. ¡°He¡¯s back, hurry up and ask what happened.¡± Spotting the returning shift supervisor, a police officer quickly approached him. With the simultaneous troubles of the Qin and Meng families and the newly appointed inheritor of the Qin Group, Qin Youxuan, bing a murderer, the media attention was incessant, pressuring the police significantly. Everyone was eager to close the case as soon as possible, to give an exnation to the public. But Qin Youxuan insisted that she had notmitted murder, and the police couldn¡¯t pronounce a verdict either. But now that Meng Ziqi had woken up, the key witnessbined with evidence could reconstruct the crime scene. ¡°Did Ziqi wake up? Has she exined everything? I didn¡¯t murder anyone, when can I leave?¡± Qin Youxuan clutched the iron bars, pounding them loud enough to make a sound. She hadn¡¯t murdered anyone. She hadn¡¯t murdered anyone. Finally, there will be someone who believes that she hadn¡¯t murdered anyone. Qin Youxuan was almost moved to tears of joy. ¡°Miss Qin, I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t be able to leave.¡± The officer in charge of recording statements looked up, his eyesnded on the emotionally charged Qin Youxuan, and he responded coldly. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Meng Ziqi woke up, she should know best who harmed others, why can¡¯t she clear her name? ¡°Miss Meng personally identified you as the murderer. You were stopped by her when you attempted to murder your stepmother, so instead, you stabbed her and pushed Jin Lan down the stairs. The police are currentlypiling evidence and will soon officially bring you to trial.¡± Murderer? Attempted murder? ¡°You¡¯re talking nonsense! I didn¡¯t!¡± ¡°Miss Qin, don¡¯t get excited. Whether or not you did it is not up to you or me to decide. Once in court, all the evidence will be presented, and you won¡¯t be able to deny it.¡± The officer responded courteously enough. ¡°Keep an eye on her, and don¡¯t mess up.¡± Something was wrong. What was it? Chapter 218: 218: Stay Here and Reflect Chapter 218: Stay Here and Reflect After her initial shock, Qin Youxuan gradually calmed down.
After a week of defending herself, she knew very well that no one would believe her words. She had been pinning her hopes on the unconscious Meng Ziqi, waiting for her to regain consciousness and prove her innocence. She never would¡¯ve expected things to turn out this way. Suppose Meng Ziqi died, she would still have a chance of winning the case due to the principles of presumption of innocence and insufficient evidence. Now that Meng Ziqi was awake, with both eyewitnesses and material evidence, her charge of murder would definitely hold up in court. Qin Youxuan¡¯s legs gave away, and she fell to the ground, her eyes staring nkly ahead¡­
A shadow cast over her. Qin Youxuan hesitated, then lifted her head. As her gaze met the shadow before her, her body trembled. Jin Chenye. He had finallye. Qin Youxuan held onto the iron bars, slowly pulling herself up from the ground. Her cat-like eyes were calm as she looked at him without uttering a word. ¡°Your hatred¡­ You just can¡¯t let it go¡­¡± Looking into her clear eyes, Jin Chenye felt nothing but her recalcitrance and harsh resentment. ¡°If I say I didn¡¯t kill anyone, would you believe me? You¡¯ll only believe Meng Ziqi¡¯s testimony, insisting that I injured her and pushed Jin Lan down the stairs, right?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice was very soft, devoid of any anger. ¡°Isn¡¯t it the case?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze hardened, his tone incredulous. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. I can¡¯t stand Jin Lan¡¯s sess, I was scared that Meng Ziqi woulde back to usurp the Qin Group¡¯s inheritance, so I wanted to kill everyone! Are you satisfied now!¡± Qin Youxuan cried out hysterically, her eyes desperate as she looked into Jin Chenye¡¯s. He never understood that if she truly had no conscience, she would have retaliated against Jin Lan when he kidnapped her. She wouldn¡¯t have ended up here, unable to defend herself against false usations.
¡°It seems I came for nothing today. You should stay here and reflect on your actions.¡± Jin Chenye turned his handsome figure around, ready to leave. ¡°Reflect¡­ I should reflect¡­¡± Reflect on her poor choice in men and her failure to make better judgments. Clearly, Meng Ziqi wanted to kill with a borrowed knife. Besides her, there was no one else who couldpete for Jin Chenye. Now that Jin Lan was in a vegetative state, and Jin Chenye believes that she was the one who did it, they could never be together again. What a painstaking effort¡­ Qin Youxuanughed bitterly. Her beautiful face was left with nothing but coldness. As she watched Jin Chenye gradually disappearing form, her hands clenched into tight fists. Meanwhile in the USA, Chicago. Yao hurriedly pushed the door to the conference room, quickly moved in and stopped next to Dan Hanjie, whispering something into his ear. At this, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze changed and he rose from his seat at the conference table. ¡°Smith, I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ll have to continue our discussion about the partnership another day. I have an urgent matter to attend to and must leave immediately.¡±
¡°OK, I¡¯ll be waiting for the news from Mr. Jie.¡± Smith extended his hand in friendship. Dan Hanjie shook it, promptly let it go, grabbed his suit jacket and walked out of the conference room. ¡°What happened?¡± He asked with a cold, angry tone. ¡°I just received a message from our country, Miss Qin was taken into criminal custody for murder. She is currently not allowed to have visitors, and ording to the current evidence and Meng Ziqi¡¯s testimony, it¡¯s likely the charge against Miss Qin will be upheld.¡± Yao, struggling to match Hanjie¡¯s pace, ryed the information he just received. ¡°Murder¡­ get someone to investigate and find out what exactly happened.¡± Dan Hanjie paused and his alluring eyes shed, ¡°Arrange for a private jet. We¡¯re heading back.¡± Chapter 219: 219: Appearing Like a Sky God Chapter 219: Appearing Like a Sky God Almost ten days have passed.
Qin Youxuan had no idea what the outside world was like. She faced the four cold walls every day, the mysterious reaction of Jin Lan that night kept ying in her mind. She couldn¡¯t understand it, and she couldn¡¯t ept it. Finally, she curled up on the cold metal bed, making herself as small as possible. When she heard the sound of unlocking at the door, she didn¡¯t even bother to lift her head. No one would believe what she said, everyone dered her a murderer¡­
¡°You can sleep so soundly. It seems you¡¯re not afraid of death,¡± Dan Hanjie walked in. His ck suit seemed to merge with his bearing, making the dingy cell his domain in an instant, dominating all four directions. His enchanting face bore a trace of chill. He nced at Qin Youxuan¡¯s pale face, and his eyes shed with surprise. Was she injured? ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Was she hallucinating? Could she really hear Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice in this hell of a ce? A shadow formed above her head, blocking out the bright light from the small window. Qin Youxuan squinted her eyes, Dan Hanjie¡¯s imposing figure gradually came into her sight. ¡°Pitter-patter¡­pitter-patter¡­¡± Tears fell helplessly onto the bed. Qin Youxuan lied stiff on the bed, without any movement.
Her eyes were blurred by tears, she couldn¡¯t distinguish between reality and illusion. She bit her lip firmly, not allowing herself to cry out loud. ¡°Did you hurt yourself?¡± Qin Youxuan choked back her words, just shaking her head fiercely in denial. Upon hearing Dan Hanjie¡¯s words, her tears fell like broken pearls, cascading down uncontrobly. Just like a lost child suddenly seeing their parents. Qin Youxuan sobbed painfully. ¡°I didn¡¯t murder¡­ I didn¡¯t¡­¡± But no one believed her. ¡°I know.¡± Dan Hanjie replied lightly. ¡°¡­You believe me?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback.
Even her father and Jin Chenye didn¡¯t believe her, without asking anything, he just believed in her? ¡°If it were you, you wouldn¡¯t deny it,¡± he said. And certainly wouldn¡¯t cry like this the moment you saw him. Dan Hanjie bent down, his finger traced her startled little face, a smirk tugged at his lips as he scooped her up from the cold metal bed, nced at Yao, who promptly handed over his overcoat, and wrapped Qin Youxuan in it. ¡°I¡¯m taking you out.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin is suspected of murder, she can¡¯t be bailed out,¡± Yao advised. ¡°That¡¯s your job.¡± Dan Hanjie cast a sideways nce at Yao, sending shivers down Yao¡¯s spine; he dared not speak anymore. Dan Hanjie drew his arms in tighter, holding the trembling figure close to him and confidently walked out of the police station, no one dared to stop him. It wasn¡¯t until they returned to Yujing Vi. He carried her into the bedroom, into the bathroom, and left her in the bathtub. The whole while, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t react. She just stared nkly at Dan Hanjie, who had descended from the sky, her small hands clutching tightly at his shirt, afraid the only person who believed in her would disappear if she blinked. ¡°With the way you¡¯re looking at me, do you want me to bathe you?¡± Dan Hanjie locked eyes with her and a roguish smile yed on his lips. As he spoke, hisrge hands had already undressed Qin Youxuan, leaving her bare.
Her fair skin met with air, Qin Youxuan shivered but showed no other reaction. It seemed she was truly traumatized this time. Complex emotions clouded Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. He took off his own clothes and sat down directly in the bathtub, pulling Qin Youxuan into his arms. He lowered his head and bit her earlobe, ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Chapter 220: 220: Dan Hanjie, You’re Back Chapter 220: Dan Hanjie, You¡¯re Back Qin Youxuan blinked, without saying anything.
His warm breathnded on her face,forting her. She hadn¡¯t yet recovered from the surprise of Dan Hanjie showing up¡­ He had disappeared for so long that she almost thought he would never show up again. Just when she had lost all hope, he appeared in front of her like a god, telling her everything was alright. It was just one sentence but so powerful, so heart-stirring¡­ ¡°Kitty, speak.¡±
Dan Hanjie straightened her body, cupping her face in hisrge hand, a cold touch making him frown unhappily. In just this little while, she had been bullied to this state. Truly, a careless little cat. What was her n, without him? The bewitching look in Hanjie¡¯s eyes, a glimmer of light surfaced. Finally, Qin Youxuan reacted, but it was to reach out and hook her arm around his neck. The sh in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, swept her into his arms in one quick motion. Turned around and left the bathroom, strode back to the room, and ced Qin Youxuan on the bed. ¡°Look at me, see who I am.¡± Dan Hanjie hugged her tightly, tilted her chin to look at him, his voice was enticing, low and hoarse. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her confused cat-like eyes, and subconsciously called out his name. ¡°From today onwards, always remember this name!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s action was assertive and dominant, brooking no refusal.
Almost a month of separation, he missed her, very much. The night was deep. The room was so dark that she couldn¡¯t even see her own hand in front of her. Qin Youxuan suddenly woke up, nervously reaching out to turn on the light. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms. He let her little head rest on his chest, pulled up the covers over her body, his thin lips barely opening. Noticing that she was trembling, his arms tightened slightly. ¡°I¡¯m back, nobody will bully you again.¡± His sexy and low voice carried an overwhelming sense of security. From the time of the incident until now, Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t had a good night¡¯s sleep. Now she was so tired she could barely lift her eyelids.
While in prison, she dared not sleep, always feeling that ce was eerie. used of murder, she couldn¡¯t sleep either. Now that she was away from that ce, all her exhaustion hade to the surface. She mumbled something, and soon fell asleep again. A good night¡¯s sleep, something she hadn¡¯t had in a long time. The morning sunlight outside the window was bright, reflecting glowing specks of light on the curtains. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was awakened by the sound of running water, shezily stretched in bed. The soreness all over her body made her movement stiffen. Blinking her cat-like eyes, noticing the sight in front of her, she anxiously pulled the covers off. Seeing the marks on her body, she was stunned for a moment. It wasn¡¯t a dream¡­ Dan Hanjie really came back.
While she was lost in thought, the bathroom door was pulled open, and Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure emerged. His enchanting eyes looked even more attractive after a shower. The enchanting face, the muscr chest, and every step he took exuded an air of nobility, making it impossible for her to look away. ¡°Awake?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at the little woman sitting up on the bed, his gaze softened, he raised his hand to pinch her face, only to see her quickly pull back. Her cute face turned red. She frantically tried to pull the covers. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± Before she could even cover herself, Dan Hanjie pulled her into his arms, hisrge hand rummaging through her hair. ¡°Looking at me like this, haven¡¯t woke up yet, hmm?¡± Chapter 221: 221: Where Did You Go? (Additional Release) Chapter 221: Where Did You Go? (Additional Release) Qin Youxuan protested for a while, but her resistance was in vain.
Atst, she was honestly devoured by him from top to bottom. Finally she understood; his question of whether she was hungry wasn¡¯t referring to food. When everything finally settled down, Qin Youxuan was so tired that she didn¡¯t even want to move a finger. She turned over and drifted off to sleep in a state of confusion. This time, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t let her sleep, he lifted her up, carried her into the bathroom, cleaned her up, and then carried her back to bed. Maybe he realized that he had lost control and exhausted her, Dan Hanjie was very gentle with his actions.
¡°Let¡¯s eat first, then sleep.¡± Afterying the weak Qin Youxuan down, Dan Hanjie turned and walked towards the wardrobe. Qin Youxuan was taken aback, her eyes didn¡¯t know where to look when she saw him shirtless. She had reminded herself to keep a distance from Dan Hanjie, but now she had slept with him¡­ Wait a minute! A white light shed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind, and she quickly turned around, pulling up the nket. Sure enough, there was nothing on it. It wasn¡¯t her first time, so naturally there wouldn¡¯t be any signs of virginity loss. Her heart became tense in an instant. ¡°What are you looking for?¡± Dan Hanjie causally donned a robe and came back with a woman¡¯s cotton nightgown. No, nothing.¡± Her heart skipped a beat. Qin Youxuan turned around with a guilty conscience and stammered. After speaking, she nervously raised her head to look at him. Why wouldn¡¯t he ask any questions?
She had always thought that once he found out it wasn¡¯t her first time, he would be utterly furious. He might even suspect that she and Jin Chenye¡­ But Dan Hanjie¡¯s reaction was calm, without a ripple, as if he didn¡¯t care at all. Qin Youxuan was puzzled but didn¡¯t dare to ask. The next moment, a shadow fell over her as Dan Hanjie put the nightgown on her. He picked her up and left the room. When Qin Youxuan returned to the room, the mess had already been cleaned up by the maid. Eating her fill made her sleepy again. Qin Youxuany down on the bed and started to drift off. Catching sight of Dan Hanjie at the desk ready to work on hisptop, her eyes narrowed, remembering something important, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I didn¡¯t push Jin Lan down the stairs, I don¡¯t know what happened, she suddenly wanted to kill me, and Meng Ziqi rushed out and got hurt by mistake¡­¡± ¡°Rest for today, we can talk about it tomorrow.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly cut her off, his enchanting eyes ncing at her tense face. ¡°No, listen to me¡­¡± ¡°I said, all you need now is rest.¡±
She was about to be used of attempted murder, how could she sleep? Qin Youxuan moved her lips, resisted opposing Dan Hanjie and buried her head back in the pillow. The next second, she found herself lifted into a warm chest. ¡°Not happy?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, and his hand pinched her cheek. How could she dare to, Qin Youxuan shook her head, biting her lip, ¡°I¡¯m just worried that Meng Ziqi wants me to go to jail, she won¡¯t so easily change her deposition.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it, I¡¯ll have people handle these things. You just need to eat and rest, regain the weight you¡¯ve lost. It hurts my hand to hold just bones.¡± Dan Hanjie cut her off again. ¡°What if you disappear again?¡± Qin Youxuan lifted up her head, turned around in his arms, and hooked her arms around his neck, thought for a moment, then asked the question. ¡°Dan Hanjie, where have you been all this time you were gone?¡± Chapter 222: 222: You’re so clumsy, you can’t do without me Chapter 222: You¡¯re so clumsy, you can¡¯t do without me ¡°America.¡±
With a nonchnt response, Dan Hanjie¡¯s bewitching face remained cid and undisturbed. Hisrge hand idly yed with her delicate, white fingers. He didn¡¯t intend to borate further. ¡°Didn¡¯t we just return from Pittsburgh? What¡¯s he doing in America again?¡± Disappearing silently for almost a month¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flitted around, uncertain about whether she should continue asking.
Would he think she was checking up on him? Although she really was checking up on him, she felt somewhat dejected¡­ ¡°Something came up unexpectedly.¡± ¡°Is it sorted out now?¡± Qin Youxuan fluttered her cat-like eyes, looking at him expectantly. ¡°What do you want to ask?¡± ¡°I¡¯m worried you¡¯ll disappear again.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s tone suddenly became deste, her cat-like eyes clouding over. He coulde and go as he pleased, but what about her? ¡°That won¡¯t happen. You¡¯re so foolish, you can¡¯t manage without me.¡± Dan Hanjie said with an indifferent expression, yet Qin Youxuan could detect arrogance in his tone. What did he mean she couldn¡¯t manage without him? Was she so inadequate? She had only been framed by others. Such a conceited man. ¡°Any objections?¡±
¡°No.¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head vigorously, her petite body wriggling out of his embrace and back onto the bed. ¡°You¡¯re working, I¡¯m sleeping.¡± As long as he did not leave, she wouldn¡¯t feel that scared. ¡°You¡¯ve distributed the tasks rather fairly.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face turned grim, and with a flip of his tall body, he drew her in andid down. ¡°I won¡¯t work anymore, sleeping with youes first.¡± ¡°Even yourziness is my fault now, am I the source of disaster?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve realized it rather quickly.¡± Dan Hanjie patted her head solemnly, the corner of his mouth curling into a mischievous grin. Qin Youxuan protested for a while, but Dan Hanjie kept holding her in his arms, his thin lips pressed against her earlobe. ¡°Sleep.¡± Rarely, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t start anything passionately and just let her use his arm as a pillow. The familiar scent by her side allowed Qin Youxuan to rx quickly. Unconsciously, she nested in his embrace, gripping his cor and fell asleep. Even breaths came from beside her, Dan Hanjie opened his enchanting eyes slightly, gently shifted her little head from his chest and nted a kiss on her mouth.
Unsatisfied. He yfully nudged her petite nose with his long finger. He tickled Qin Youxuan until she yawned and almost woke up. Silly cat. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes grew serious, his tall body getting off the bed and stepped towards the door. In the study. Yao was already waiting respectfully at the desk. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± ¡°How is the investigation going?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were deep, so deep that they seemed shrouded in darkness. Sitting casually in his chair, his arm swung over to nce at Yao. He had only been gone for a short time, but such a major incident had happened. If he had returned anyter, he didn¡¯t know what would have befallen his cat. ¡°The case is a bit tricky. At the time of the incident, only three people were present. Jin Lan fell from the building and is now in a vegetative state, Meng Ziqi has been stabbed and was critically injured, only Miss Qin was unharmed. The entire staff of the Qin Mansion was asleep at the time, there are no eyewitnesses to confirm Miss Qin¡¯s statement.¡±
¡°You mean, as long as Meng Ziqi insists that Qin Youxuan is the murderer, she has no way to refute.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was indifferent, and his narrow eyes were filled with a dangerous gleam. ¡°Unless we can find stronger evidence.¡± Yao responded pragmatically. Chapter 223: 223: Miss Bai insists on returning Chapter 223: Miss Bai insists on returning ¡°With so many servants at the Qin Family, it¡¯s impossible that they all fell asleep at the same time.¡±
¡°Yes, I think so too. If it wasn¡¯t a coincidence, then it must be intentional. The most likely person is Jin Lan, but it doesn¡¯t make sense given her vegetative state¡­ There¡¯s also Miss Meng, her reaction is quite strange. Based on Miss Qin¡¯s statement, Meng Ziqi threw herself to protect her and got identally hurt by Jin Lan. Under these circumstances, why would she still protect Jin Lan?¡± Yao wore a puzzled expression. Not only was he confused, everyone probably had the same doubts. Hence, they unanimously decided that Qin Youxuan must be lying. ¡°Have you checked Meng Ziqi¡¯s wound? Are you sure it was a stab wound?¡± There was an edge to Dan Hanjie¡¯s tone. ¡°Yes, it was stabbed at a 90-degree angle from the back. Such an angle would be impossible to achieve by oneself. Moreover, ording to Miss Qin¡¯s statement, she personally witnessed Jin Lan stabbing Meng Ziqi. This should be correct.¡±
Yao paused slightly, ¡°By the way, Mr. Jie, Miss Qin once mentioned that at the time of the incident, she noticed something was off with Jin Lan, her eyes radiated an unexinable strangeness, as if she was possessed! But the police thought she was just trying to exonerate herself at the time, so nobody checked it.¡± ¡°Go and check! Get all the medical reports since Jin Lan was hospitalized, we need to find out what¡¯s really going on!¡± Dan Hanjiemanded fiercely. ¡°How¡¯s the handling by the police?¡± ¡°Someone has already taken Miss Qin¡¯s ce at the detention center. Currently, nobody has noticed anything unusual. The only inconvenience is that Miss Qin will have to stay indoors for the time being.¡± Yao cautiously made his report, fearing that Dan Hanjie wouldn¡¯t be pleased with his handling of the situation. ¡°Keep an eye on the Meng family, make sure they don¡¯t cause any more trouble. If the Meng family have too much free time, find something for them to do, you know what to do.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was steely as his hand rested on the table. ¡°Yes.¡± Yao quickly responded. Dan Hanjie rubbed his temple, stood up from his desk and turned to leave. ¡°Mr. Jie, there¡¯s one more thing,¡± Yao blurted out and took a few steps forward, leaning forward, ¡°Miss Bai Wei visited the vi today. When she found out you¡¯re back in the country, she threw quite a fit and insisted oning back.¡± ¡°Does that also require me to instruct you how to handle it?¡± Dan Hanjie threw him a nce coldly. Yao bowed his head in fear. ¡°Let her stay in the United States and take good care of herself first, before she finds time to meddle in my affairs.¡± Dan Hanjie left the study without looking back, leaving a worried Yao behind.
Back in his room, Dan Hanjie immediately removed his robe as he got into bed. Without waiting for him to settle down, Qin Youxuan had already burrowed her small head onto his bare chest, following his scent. She was fast and smooth, as if she was wide awake. Dan Hanjie looked down at her, her eyes tightly shut, her small mouth smacking in satisfaction. There was no sign that she was going to wake up. Dan Hanjie pinched her cheek hard, jolting Qin Youxuan awake. ¡°Ouch¡­¡± Moaning unhappily, she turned to shuffle away, but was swiftly pulled back. He typically had little desire for women, but he couldn¡¯t seem to get enough of her. Having been part for only a short while, he began to miss her taste. Chapter 224: Don’t Want to Sit with You Chapter 224: Don¡¯t Want to Sit with You ¡°Um¡­¡± With difort creasing her brow, Qin Youxuanzily reached out an arm to hook around his neck. It only hit her after a while; he had woken her in the middle of the night for his own satisfaction. How unreasonable. As things began to calm down, Qin Youxuan suddenly bit on his shoulder, refusing to let go. ¡°Uncivilized.¡± Dan Hanjie furrowed his brows, hisrge hand lifted her chin, pulling her closer to him. Just as he was about to reach for her face, Qin Youxuan spun around, evading his grasp and darted out of his reach. Her moves were swift and decisive. ¡°Wildcat,¡± Dan Hanjie huffed coldly. ¡°If you feel disgusted, then just let go!¡± retorted Qin Youxuan, turning her back on him. Dan Hanjie smirked, said nothing, his arm circled her waist, drawing her back into his embrace. He pressed her against his chest, burying his face in her neck, savoring her faint fragrance. Enjoying a night of peaceful sleep. Qin Youxuan, having almost forgotten her current status as a suspect, got out of bed, clumsily tidying up her ruffled hair. Just as she got out of bed, her legs gave a shudder, and she almost fell onto the floor. She quickly reached out to support herself by the bedside table. She took a deep breath, it took her a while to regain her bnce. Damn Dan Hanjie. Rumor has it that he¡¯s indifferent to women, but where does he show it? Surely, rumors aren¡¯t to be believed. Qin Youxuan stumbled her way into the bathroom, washed herself, then she pulled some clothes from the wardrobe to put on. Only then did she leisurely left the room. As she descended the stairs, she immediately noticed Dan Hanjie, who was sitting in the dining room. He was sitting before the table, wearing a rare pair of square-rimmed sses that mitigated his fierce aura and softened his features. The ck casual clothes he wore made him appear even more unknowable. There was an enigmatic charm about this man. At this moment, he was flipping through a newspaper. Opening the first page, he quickly scanned through. Everyone says that men are the best looking when they are focused. Dan Hanjie was already stunningly good-looking, but when he was reading the newspaper, he looked inexplicably suave. It was aplex feeling, which seemed to conflict with his aloof demeanor, yet it feels genuine. Qin Youxuan took a closer look; it was a financial newspaper. ¡°Come over here,¡± said Dan Hanjie, folding his newspaper and stretching out his hand, only to have it pped away by Qin Youxuan. ¡°I don¡¯t want to sit with you,¡± said Qin Youxuan, who stomped off and sat down opposite him, staring at him with herrge eyes. Her clear cat eyes gave off an indomitable spirit. She hadn¡¯t forgottenst night¡¯s incident. ¡°I have to go to the office today, you can rest at home,¡± Dan Hanjie said, grinning wickedly. He had noticed her weird walking posture when she approached, and he naturally knew why she was upset. His words were meant to be soothing, but Qin Youxuan was not mollified. The old trick of pping a face and then giving a sweet, who wouldn¡¯t know that? The housekeeper soon brought them breakfast. Qin Youxuan, kept awaketest night, was famished and began wolfing down her breakfast. While stuffing food into her mouth, she asked anxiously, ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re going to the office, what about the police station incident? Meng Ziqi insists that I am the killer, will I be taken back again?¡± ¡°Yao will handle it.¡± Dan Hanjie paused, putting down his cutlery and looking up, ¡°Don¡¯t go out for the next few days. Once we find the key evidence, I¡¯ll arrange awyer to exonerate you.¡± Chapter 225: I Really Have Something to Say Chapter 225: I Really Have Something to Say ¡°Does my current state count as evading punishment, amping up my crimes?¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed her food and asked nervously. ¡°You only feel fear now, yesterday you dared to follow me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was very deep, carrying a touch of jest. ¡°I trust you, you won¡¯t just stand by and watch me go to jail, right?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Dan Hanjie smirked, the inscrutable gleam in his eyes alluring, ¡°It seems that it¡¯s not worth the trouble saving a cat.¡± She wasn¡¯t just any cat, she was a cat with sleep-enhancing properties, capable of acting as a pillow. Pah, pah, pah! He¡¯s the real cat ¡ª his whole family is! ¡°Mr. Jie, all arrangements have been made.¡± Yao swiftly entered the dining room and respectfully reminded him. ¡°Stay home and wait for my return.¡± Dan Hanjie stood up from the dining table, leaned over it, and pecked her soft lips. He turned and left first. Yao respectfully nodded towards Qin Youxuan, then quickly left. Qin Youxuan, having eaten and drunk her fill but unable to go out, returned to her room. She had the butler ce a tatami on the balcony for her to nest on while studying criminalw. She was trying hard to recall the incident, wondering what she might have overlooked¡­ For several days, Dan Hanjie kept returning homete. The moment he got back, he¡¯d pull Qin Youxuan into bed, tiring her out so much that she didn¡¯t feel like talking. And first thing in the morning, he¡¯d be gone. Qin Youxuan had no idea what he was doing. She couldn¡¯t go out, and Dan Hanjie wouldn¡¯t let anyone else in. It felt like being in jail, just in a morefortable and beautiful cage, with a lecherous warden. Luckily Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t stopping her from contacting Ning Yanan. Even though they couldn¡¯t meet, at least she could get a sense of what was going on outside. Upon learning that she was safe, that Dan Hanjie had taken her to Yujing Vi, the frantic Ning Yanan finally found somefort and started gathering information for her. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯ve thought of something, but I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s rted to this incident.¡± Qin Youxuan, awakened again by their night ¡°drills¡±, nestled in his arms to catch her breath after their intense session. Resting her little hand on his chest, she managed to speak before exhaustion took over. ¡°Seems like you¡¯re not too tired?¡± Dan Hanjie said nonchntly. Qin Youxuan quickly sensed danger and held his hand, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I can¡¯t go on, I really have something to say.¡± ¡°I remember that a few days before the incident, Meng Ziqi strangely brought me a cup of juice to drink, saying she wanted to reconcile with me. That said, she stayed at the Qin Family every day¡­ and then Jin Lan went crazy and tried to kill me.¡± She wasn¡¯t sure if the two events were rted, she was just recounting all the suspicious incidents during that time. Better to tell too much than to miss something important. ¡°Reconcile?¡± ¡°Meng Ziqi likes Jin Chenye, she knows that I used to date him, but now¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s a now?¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her waist, half-opened his wicked eyes, letting out a dangerous re. ¡°No, no, there¡¯s no ¡®now¡¯, what I meant to say was that we ran into each other at the restaurant that day. Jin Lan and Meng Ziqi were there too, and Jin Chenye suddenly made some inappropriate remarks. Meng Ziqi heard it all¡­¡± ¡°Seems like you¡¯ve had quite an exciting time during my absence, hm?¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted Qin Youxuan¡¯s reminiscences once more, his tone ominous. Were they discussing the case or infidelity right now? Chapter 226: 226: The Truth Surfacing Chapter 226: The Truth Surfacing ¡°It seems he is still secretly meeting with you. Really hard to forget old feelings, isn¡¯t he? Did it move you?¡± Dan Hanjie asked with a solemn tone, pronouncing each word clearly.
He straightened Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, squinting his eyes. Moved¡­ Her heart was almost like dead ashes. Qin Youxuan allowed Dan Hanjie to scrutinize her with an open face. From the moment Jin Chenye pegged her as the culprit, there was nothing for her to deny anymore. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I am discussing the case with you seriously.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her for a long time, capturing the streak of sorrow that passed her eyes. He closed his eyes for a while, held her close, and hummed lightly.
The next day. Dan Group. The luxurious CEO¡¯s office. ¡°How¡¯s the progress on checking Meng Ziqi¡¯s recent consumption records that I told you find?¡± Dan Hanjie sat in his chair, his tall figure dressed in a ck suit exuding aloofness. His handsome face was devoid of any expression, chilling to the bone. ¡°Here are all of Meng Ziqi¡¯s consumption records since she returned to the country. I¡¯ve checked them one by one.¡± Yao put down the information yhe had, ¡°Most of them are shopping expenses, not unusual. But one of them is arge transfer to Thand.¡± Yao pulled out a bill with a bank logo from a stack of receipts and put it on top. ¡°Following the information on the transfer, I found that Meng Ziqi, not long before the incident, bought a drug called Spirit Departure Powder from Thand through a special channel.¡± ¡°This drug is developed based on ancient Thai hypnosis techniques. It can make a person lose their senses in a short time, but the effect doesn¡¯tst long. It is very simr to Jin Lan¡¯s reaction after going mad as described by Miss Qin.¡± Yao reported excitedly. Just as Mr. Jie had suspected, it was love turning into hatred. Only, the object of Meng Ziqi¡¯s hatred was Qin Youxuan, her love rival. Thinking of murdering by instigating others, Miss Meng was not just a spoiled girl who knew only about jealousy.
¡°Have you got Jin Lan¡¯s medical report?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened and his lips curled up coldly. ¡°Not yet.¡± Yao tensed up, ¡°After Jin Lan became vegetative, Jin Chenye has been extra careful with everything rted to her, even increased the defense. It¡¯s hard for our people to get close to Jin Lan without being found. Sadly, even if we get Jin Lan¡¯s medical report, the effect of Spirit Departure Powder would have disappeared by now, leaving no evidence.¡± ¡°Click¨C¡± Dan Hanjie put the pen he was holding on the table, raised his icy eyes, and barely opened his thin lips, ¡°Invite Meng Ziqi.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yao was taken aback, and then quickly turned to leave to carry out the order. Fico City¡¯s top golden venue, Zhi Shang. A secluded private room blocked everyone¡¯s line of sight; even the security was seamless. Meng Ziqi was pushed all the way into the room. Anxiety gripping her, she clung on to the handles of the wheelchair, her exquisite eyes scanning everything around her. The stab she got from behind wasn¡¯t a minor one; it almost took her life. Although the surgery was sessful, she was still in recovery and not suitable to be discharged from the hospital. But who dared to defy an order from Dan Hanjie?
Even if the Meng family disagreed with hering, there would likely be someone to kidnap her here. Besides, the Meng family didn¡¯t dare offend the Dan Group. ¡°Miss Meng, this way please.¡± Yao stood outside the private room at the end of the hallway. Seeing Meng Ziqi being pushed by the nurse, he expressionlessly opened the door of the room. The nurse pushed Meng Ziqi in and left immediately. Inside the private room, only two people were left. Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯t arrived yet. Meng Ziqi strained to turn the wheelchair around, forcing out a smile at Yao, ¡°I wonder why Mr. Jie wants to see me?¡± ¡°Miss Meng will find out soon.¡± Chapter 227: 227: The Smarter the Woman, the Earlier She Dies Chapter 227: The Smarter the Woman, the Earlier She Dies As Yao finished speaking, Dan Hanjie strode in.
His long legs wrapped in ck trousers, his matching ck shirt entuated his perfect face, giving it a cold and fierce touch. His every gesture exuded an unmatched aristocracy. Each step, felt like it was stepping on people¡¯s hearts. ¡°Mr. Jie,¡± Yao quickly walked up and stood by his side. ¡°Ji-Jie¡­¡± Meng Ziqi stared nkly at the man who had walked in, her eyes suddenly erged. Her hands nervously gripped the armrests of her wheelchair. Dan Hanjie gave her a cool nce, then elegantly proceeded to the sofa and sat down.
He unbuttoned his suit coat and leaned back into the cushion. With one hand clenched at his temple, henguidly nced in the direction of a nervous Meng Ziqi. ¡°You¡¯re very clever, but has anyone ever told you that very clever women die early?¡± The sound of Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was as cold as ice water dripping off a mountaintop, chilling to the core. ¡°The wound on your back, was given by Jin Lan.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡± Meng Ziqi, nervous to the point of standing up from her wheelchair, pulled at her wound and sank back down. Her eyes chaotic she stammered,¡± I-I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about, the person who stabbed me is Qin Youxuan.¡± Having said that, she looked nervously at Dan Hanjie. He had suddenly summoned her. Was it to exonerate Qin Youxuan, to force her to retract her usation? How could she possibly let Qin Youxuan go! ¡°Qin Youxuan¡­ didn¡¯t you always call her ¡®sister¡¯? Why are you suddenly so distant?¡± Dan Hanjie asked indifferently, extending his long finger and cing it on the armrest of the sofa. Meng Ziqi had never seen a man with such great temperament, so much so she momentarily forgot to speak. ¡°She tried to kill me, how could she possibly still be my good sister? Qin Youxuan, she changed a long time ago¡­ Mr. Jie, did you ask me out today because you want to mediate between us sisters?¡± Meng Ziqi carefully ventured. In her heart, she was quickly calcting how to refuse. ¡°Sisters? You would only tarnish that word.¡± Dan Hanjie scoffed, his bewitching eyes showing a glimpse of mockery.
A woman who wouldn¡¯t get the message until she¡¯d seen the coffin. Dan Hanjie shot a nce at Yao, who quickly stepped forward and ced a bill in front of Meng Ziqi. ¡°Miss Meng, you should be familiar with these items. In front of Mr. Jie, it¡¯s best not to dodge what¡¯s clear. Otherwise, you could face a dire situation even without a court trial,¡± Yao reminded indifferently, then withdrew to one side. Meng Ziqi stared at the bill ced on herp, her eyes contracted, her face turned pale as a sheet. She balled the bill up in her hand, ¡°These are just receipts for the things I¡¯ve bought, what can they prove?¡± ¡°Denying it till the end,¡± Yao ridiculed. ¡°Spirit Departure Powder is not an ordinary item, Miss Meng. Please don¡¯t tell me you bought it for your own consumption.¡± ¡°Of-of course not.¡± Meng Ziqi clutched her chest, forcing herself to calm down, ¡°I just heard that there was such a strange item in Thand. So, I asked someone to buy me a bottle out of curiosity. Everyone has curiosity, that shouldn¡¯t be a crime.¡± Having said that, she nervously looked at Dan Hanjie, his silent figure was even more fierce and intimidating. ¡°So, Miss Meng, your Spirit Departure Powder must still be intact since you haven¡¯t used it, right?¡± Yao took a step forward, his tone turned cold. ¡°¡­I identally broke it. It¡¯s gone. How could I keep such a harmful thing intact?¡± Meng Ziqi quickly replied, too scared to look anyone in the eyes.
Chapter 228: 228: Can’t Let Him Know Chapter 228: Can¡¯t Let Him Know She had been so cautious with her ns, and she herself was seriously injured, hardly anyone suspected her.
Who would have thought she would be defeated by a single receipt¡­ It could only be said that the man before her was truly frightening. ¡°Since you knew it was harmful, Miss Meng should have used it for yourself, not to give it to Jin Lan.¡± Yao saw her stubbornness, and he didn¡¯t beat around the bush anymore. ¡°Miss Meng, the thought to make Jin Lan take Spirit Departure Powder to kill Miss Qin and clear your love rival does show that you¡¯re not stupid. It¡¯s just that you also couldn¡¯t have imagined, Jin Lan would be such a failure. After Qin Youxuan was gone, she identally stabbed you and then fell off a building and became a vegetable.¡± Yao stared at the shocked expression on Meng Ziqi¡¯s face, then continued, ¡°But this is also good, Jin Lan turned into a vegetable, this nned murder bes an unsolvable mystery. As long as you insist that Qin Youxuan hurt you, she will be identified as the murderer. Even if it is attempted murder, she would still be sentenced heavily and would stay in prison for life.¡± ¡°You, you¡¯re talking nonsense¡­ I didn¡¯t¡­¡± Meng Ziqi could no longer keep herposure.
She thought she had a wless n, never imagining someone could reveal the truth. Even Jin Chenye didn¡¯t believe that Qin Youxuan was innocent. How would Dan Hanjie suspect her? No! That¡¯s not right! The drugs in Jin Lan¡¯s body hadpletely disappeared. Even if there was this receipt proving she¡¯d purchased Spirit Departure Powder, it wouldn¡¯t necessarily mean anything! ¡°Whether it¡¯s nonsense or not, once we present all the evidence in court, Miss Meng will know.¡± Yao walked up to her, held Meng Ziqi¡¯s wrist, and retrieved the receipt by prying her fingers open one by one. ¡°Miss Meng, you should know, once this receipt bes court evidence, whether you win or lose, you can¡¯t escape from the suspicion. Just purchasing such a vicious drug, the condemnation from the media alone would be enough to ruin your reputation and perhaps even harm your family¡¯s business¡­¡± ¡°Jin Chenye is not an idiot. If he finds out that you intentionally used his mother to hurt Miss Qin and also caused her to turn into a vegetable, what do you think he¡¯ll do?¡± ¡°No, I can¡¯t let him find out!¡± Meng Ziqi was shocked, her beautiful face cracking, unable to conceal her panic. She had plotted for so long, sessfully driven a wedge between Jin Chenye and Qin Youxuan. She couldn¡¯t allow everything to fall apart. Jin Chenye thought that she¡¯d been implicated for trying to save Jin Lan. From the time she woke up from unconsciousness, he¡¯s beening to see her every day. Previously, she could only watch from a distance as he showered Qin Youxuan with gentleness, now that she finally had her chance, she couldn¡¯t let anyone ruin it¡­
No. Meng Ziqi¡¯s psychological defenses werepletely broken. ¡°Thump!¡± Meng Ziqi kneeled from her wheelchair. Ignoring the wound on her back, she kneeled all the way to Dan Hanjie. ¡°Mr. Jie, please spare me, I promise from now on, I¡¯ll listen to you in everything. If you say east, I won¡¯t go west, just don¡¯t divulge this, I can¡¯t lose Ye. I can¡¯t lose him¡­¡± Meng Ziqi reached out and grabbed Dan Hanjie¡¯s pant leg, her eyes full of tears. Her tears had ruined her exquisite makeup. There was no trace of the elegance befitting ady from a wealthy family. Dan Hanjie leaned forward. His enchanting face held no expression as he looked down at her from above. He waited until Meng Ziqi was almost out of breath from crying, then slowly curled his lips, ¡°Are you really willing to sacrifice everything for Jin Chenye?¡± Meng Ziqi choked up, timidly raised her head, hesitated, then heavily nodded. ¡°Do you know why I didn¡¯t send the evidence directly to the court, but instead asked you to meet?¡± Dan Hanjie crossed his long legs leisurely, teasingly flicked his finger across his thin lips.
His movements were enchantingly seductive. Chapter 229: 229: Returning to the Villa, Feeding the Cat Chapter 229: Returning to the Vi, Feeding the Cat ¡°Why?¡±
¡°Because I want to help you,¡± Dan Hanjie said, his words falling like cold hard ice cubes. His narrowed gaze took pleasure in Meng Ziqi¡¯s shock. ¡°¡­What¡­what are you saying?¡± Meng Ziqi couldn¡¯t believe her ears. She pinched her thigh, taking a moment before looking up at him. Dan Hanjie lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and blew the smoke into her face, causing Meng Ziqi to cough violently while not daring to dodge. She waited patiently for him to speak. ¡°Go exin to the police yourself. What really happened, and how Qin Youxuan should be acquitted. I just want to hear that she is freed.¡± The ember at the tip of his cigarette was flickering, illuminating Dan Hanjie¡¯s ruthless face like blood-lust and indifference.
He gently patted Meng Ziqi¡¯s desperate face, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, hear me out.¡± ¡°The deed that Jin Lan did, she has to bear. My woman won¡¯t be any scapegoat. However, I will destroy the bill for you. As for the fact whether you can convince Jin Chenye, it¡¯s all up to you. Got what I mean?¡± With a nk expression, Meng Ziqi stared at the satan-like man before her. She couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why are you helping me?¡± He doesn¡¯t want Qin Youxuan to take the me for Jin Lan, yet he was willing to let her, the principal culprit, go. It doesn¡¯t make sense. ¡°Do I need to exin it to you?¡± Dan Hanjie snuffed out his cigarette, stood up from the sofa, and kicked Meng Ziqi aside as he walked away. When he reached the door, he paused, his voice ethereal and sinister, ¡°I don¡¯t like anyone coveting my possessions. You better be capable of keeping your man, or the next one to be imprisoned will be you.¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s face turned ashen. After leaving Zhi Shang. Standing under its dazzling signboard, Dan Hanjie looked up at the sunlight above, his seductive eyes somewhat squinted, and he sneered.
Only a dumb cat would believe in thew. It¡¯s merely a ything for the rich and powerful. ¡°Return to the vi, feed the cat.¡± Dan Hanjie got into the back seat of his car, lifting his wicked eyes slightly. Yujing Vi. Seeing the butler bringing her a prisoner uniform, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in horror. ¡°Butler, why are you bringing me this?¡± She couldn¡¯t possibly be convicted and about to be sent back to prison, could she? ¡°Miss Qin, this is Mr. Jie¡¯s order, I¡¯m also unaware of the details. Mr. Jie is on his way back, you could ask him yourself.¡± The butler put down the items and left. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. She grabbed the uniform and rushed downstairs. She ran to the yard, waiting for Dan Hanjie to return. As soon as she saw the car driving into the vi, she ran towards it at full speed.
¡°Swoosh¡± The car screeched to a stop less than a meter away from her. ¡°Qin Youxuan, are you trying to get yourself killed!¡± A roar echoed from the rear seat of the car. Qin Youxuan was terrified, standing in front of the car, it took her a few seconds to respond. She was still holding the prisoner uniform that Dan Hanjie had just instructed the butler to give her. From the back seat, the car door was pushed open quickly. Dan Hanjie got out of the car, saw her still shaken in ce, furrowed his brows, ¡°Where did it hit?¡± ¡°¡­No, it didn¡¯t hit me.¡± ¡°Then next time run faster, ideally till you crash into a pulp.¡± Who talks like that? Acid Tongue. Seeing him continuously staring at the suit in her arms, Qin Youxuan suddenly remembered, held up the suit, ¡°Dan Hanjie, why did you have someone send me this suit?¡±
¡°Eat first. After the meal, I¡¯ll take you back to prison.¡± Chapter 230: 230: Concealment Chapter 230: Concealment ¡°What?!¡±
Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in terror, it was just as she had feared ¨C he couldn¡¯t find the evidence and she was convicted. He was now going to have her final meal with her¡­ ¡°Bang!¡± Qin Youxuan was smacked on the forehead. ¡°What are you thinking about? Even if you are acquitted, you have to leave the prison, otherwise it¡¯s called absconding.¡± Dan Hanjie slung his arms around her, strode back to the vi and entered the dining room directly.
The butler had already set a table full of dishes on the dining table. Authentic Chinese cuisine, still steaming hot. ¡°Acquitted¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was still struggling with these four words, unable to snap back to reality. ¡°Aren¡¯t you eating? After you¡¯re full, I¡¯ll send you to the police station.¡± Qin Youxuan paused, grabbing his arm, ¡°Dan Hanjie, did you find evidence? Will I really get acquitted?¡± ¡°Being acquitted does not always require evidence.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked coldly, nced at her dumbfounded pretty face, and gave it a squeeze. Twisting it hard. Qin Youxuan eximed in pain, swatting his hand away. ring at him. ¡°Meng Ziqi has gone to the police station to rescind her testimony, admitting that Jin Lan wanted to kill you, but identally injured her. She fell off the building due to excessive fright.¡± Dan Hanjie ignored Qin Youxuan¡¯s furious gaze, picked up his chopsticks and put a piece of greasy braised pork into her bowl.
¡°Eat up, for the meat.¡± After saying this, he scanned her chest. The message was clear. ¡°What are you looking at? Eating won¡¯t help it grow there!¡± Qin Youxuan covered her chest with her hand and continued to re at him. Dan Hanjie nodded indifferently, ¡°I know, I am just thinking if stic surgery would work.¡± ¡°What stic surgery, you think you are a helpline¡­pervert!¡± Qin Youxuan reacted suddenly, her face turned red. The meal was full of color. Being carried into the car by Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan still found it unbelievable. ¡°Did Meng Ziqi really rescind her statement at the police station?¡± How is it possible! After making such an effort, wasn¡¯t it just to see her sentenced, preferably the life sentence, so she can be free of worries forever. ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie half-closed his eyes, held Qin Youxuan in his arms, yed with her slender fingers, and hummed casually. ¡°Did you do something to her?¡± Otherwise, how could Meng Ziqi have a sudden change of heart.
¡°Quit being na?ve, no longer believe that yourw will give you justice?¡± How could such a handsome face have such a shadowy mouth? What was wrong with believing in thew? There is still more good than evil in the world. ¡°Dan Hanjie, even if I did kill someone, you would save me, right?¡± Qin Youxuan blurted out suddenly. As soon as these words came out, she became anxious. If he could clear her name without evidence, what if she really killed someone? Could he still fix it all? ¡°You can try.¡± Dan Hanjie gave her a wicked nce beforezily closing his eyes again. It seemed like she said something funny. He should try it himself! She didn¡¯t want to kill anyone. Something shed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind, her body stiffened.
¡°It was different then, those people deserved death more than you. Forget about it.¡± Dan Hanjie held the back of her head, nced at her pale face, and said in a low voice. Qin Youxuan swallowed, stiffly nodding. The car quickly arrived at the police station. Returning to this ce again, Qin Youxuan inevitably felt nervous. ¡°Miss Qin, the media has already received the news and will arrive soon. Let¡¯s go in from here.¡± Chapter 231: 231 Nothing Ever Happened Chapter 231: Nothing Ever Happened As Dan Hanjie appeared with Qin Youxuan, an officer immediately stepped forward to lead the way.
Qin Youxuan nced back at Dan Hanjie, and seeing him nod, she confidently followed the officer¡¯s pace. ¡°Mr. Jie, the media will be here soon. It¡¯s not convenient for you to show up, so I¡¯ll have someone pick up Miss Qin,¡± Yao reminded Dan Hanjie cautiously. With a flicker in his eyes, Dan Hanjie turned around and got in the car. As soon as Dan Hanjie¡¯s car disappeared, the media, who had received the news, immediately swarmed in. Qin Youxuan changed her clothes, took a tour inside the police station, and then came out again. She knew very well that even if Meng Ziqi confessed, it would not be possible for her to be released so quickly. Dan Hanjie had definitely brokered in other ways.
Qin Youxuan put on a pair of sunsses she had prepared earlier, took a deep breath, and bravely faced the media that was waiting outside. ¡°Miss Qin, now it is confirmed that you were wronged. Do you have anything to say¡­¡± ¡°Miss Qin, the one who really hurt someone is Jin Lan, but she¡¯s now in a vegetative state, will you and Miss Meng press charges against her?¡± ¡°We heard you¡¯re good friends with Miss Meng, but she hid the truth at first, what¡¯s your view on this¡­¡± The media fired one question after another. Like firecrackers, they were popping in Qin Youxuan¡¯s ears. Surrounded by a group of officers, she strode towards the car parked outside. She remained silent in response to the media¡¯s questions. When she reached the car, she paused and turned around. She removed her sunsses, revealing a pair of clear eyes. ¡°I just want to say, I didn¡¯t hurt anyone, as for the rest, let the court decide!¡± Qin Youxuan bent down, got into the car, and drove away. Leaving behind a group of media who hesitated for a few seconds before getting on their news vans and chasing after her.
Fico City Central Hospital. Jin Chenye stood outside Jin Lan¡¯s ward, looked at the live broadcast sent back by the TV station, and hearing Qin Youxuan¡¯s defense, his eyes tightened. He looked down at Meng Ziqi who knelt before him, sobbing uncontrobly. ¡°Ye, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m really sorry. It was Dan Hanjie who forced me¡­ I had no choice but to do as he said, or he would ruin the Meng family¡­ We can¡¯t fight him¡­¡± Meng Ziqi was in patient clothes, which made her pale face look even more pitiful. Before she could speak, she was already in tears, pushing all the me onto Dan Hanjie. She didn¡¯t mention a word about buying drugs to use against Jin Lan. In an instant, she turned from the malicious mastermind behind the scenes into a pitiful victim forced to make false statements to protect her family. ¡°Ye, don¡¯t worry, Auntie is in a vegetative state now. Even if she¡¯s falsely used of hurting someone, she won¡¯t be sentenced. Besides, I¡¯ve told my dad to handle it, the Meng family won¡¯t bring anywsuit, let¡¯s pretend nothing happened¡­¡± ¡°Speak lightly of what didn¡¯t happen,¡± Jin Chenye coldly muttered, his gaze tightened. With a single sentence, his mother, the real victim, became the perpetrator of the injury, already in a vegetative state, yet still subject to public criticism.
He didn¡¯t know how many people would point at her spine and say she got what she deserved! He could not hate Qin Youxuan for making his mother like this, could pretend not to know about Dan Hanjie¡¯s rescue for his own selfishness, and even feel relieved that she wouldn¡¯t face a heavy sentence. But all those things shouldn¡¯t trample on his mother¡¯s dignity¡­ Chapter 232: 232 What Do You Want Me to Do? Chapter 232: What Do You Want Me to Do? Jin Chenye turned around, looking at Jin Lan, who day after dayy in aa in the ICU. A trace of hatred flitted across his eyes.
¡°Ye¡­¡± Meng Ziqi was startled and wanted to say something, but was left speechless as she met Jin Chenye¡¯s ruthless gaze. His eyes were terrifying! ¡°Get up; this is not your fault, you shouldn¡¯t have to apologize,¡± Jin Chenye extended a hand toward Meng Ziqi. ¡°No, it is my fault. I knew my aunt was being wronged, but in order to protect the Meng family, I falsified my testimony¡­ I allowed the murderer to escape justice and made my aunt bear the brunt of these charges. I¡¯m sorry¡­ I¡¯m so sorry¡­¡± Meng Ziqi pushed herself up from the floor, moved to Jin Chenye¡¯s side, and grabbed his hand to put it on her face.
¡°Ye, p me, p me a few times, I¡¯d feel better¡­¡± ¡°My aunt was so kind to me when she was conscious, I was just like a daughter-inw to her, yet I failed to speak a word of truth for her. I don¡¯t deserve her love.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve told you it¡¯s not your fault.¡± Jin Chenye retracted his hand. In the corner of his eye, he noticed the bandage that Meng Ziqi was pulling at and saw the stain of blood, he hesitated before helping her to her feet. He lifted her sideways and carried her to her room. ¡°Get some rest.¡± Jin Chenye turned to leave. ¡°Ye¡­¡± Meng Ziqi quickly reached out and grabbed the hem of his pants, her face filled with grievance and fear. ¡°Are you going to seek revenge against Qin Youxuan?¡± ¡°I know Qin Youxuan is your sister. Even when she is determined to take over thepany, you have always been considerate toward her. But can you now turn a blind eye after she has harmed Auntie?¡± ¡°The one who forced you to change your testimony was Dan Hanjie, not her.¡± ¡°But isn¡¯t what Mr. Jie did the same as her actions?¡± Meng Ziqi mentioned Dan Hanjie, and she couldn¡¯t help but feel afraid. Her face changed slightly before she calmed down. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for her, you wouldn¡¯t have made a mistake as soon as you joined thepany, the Qin Group wouldn¡¯t face a crisis, and my aunt wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a state¡­¡± ¡°Ye, you regard her as family, but she has always seen you as an enemy. If she had any humanity left, things wouldn¡¯t have escted to this point!¡± ¡°What do you want me to do?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s tall figure stiffened. He slowly turned around and looked down at Meng Ziqi who was sitting on the hospital bed.
There was no hint of inquiry in his eyes, only a chilling re. ¡°I¡­ ¡± Meng Ziqi paused, at a loss for words. Of course, she wanted Qin Youxuan dead to eliminate all future difficulties. But with Dan Hanjie defending her, she didn¡¯t dare. ¡°Remember, you and her were good friends.¡± Jin Chenye tossed out the sentence indifferently while giving Meng Ziqi a side nce. Meng Ziqi felt her scalp tingle under his gaze and tone. She lowered her gaze, ¡°From the moment she wanted to kill me, I knew that she was no longer the Xuan I knew¡­¡± Jin Chenye felt a pang in his chest. The Xuan he knew was indeed gone. From the moment she chose to return to the country, he could never find her again¡­ Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes dimmed, and he stepped away.
¡°Ye¡­¡± Looking at Jin Chenye, who always reacted abnormally whenever Qin Youxuan was mentioned, Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand clutched the bed sheet tightly, gritting her teeth. The Qin family mansion. Qin Youxuan returned alone to the mansion entrance, only to find that in the span of just over ten days, dust had gathered on the front door, giving the Qin family¡¯s mansion a deste look. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re back.¡± The butler opened the door as usual. Behind him, there wasn¡¯t a single servant in sight. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s surprised look, the butler forced a smile, ¡°Most of the servants in the Qin family have resigned. The word outside is that the Qin family is cursed, and nobody wants to work here.¡± Chapter 233: 233: Qin Group, I Want It Chapter 233: Qin Group, I Want It ¡°I have spent my entire life in the Qin Family, and I have nowhere else to go. Of course, I will stay. Miss, rest assured, once this issue is resolved, there will be peopleing to take over.¡±
The housekeeper made way, pointing in the direction of the living room, ¡°Mr. Qin is also here today, Miss, you may proceed.¡± ¡°¡­Is my father¡­ really angry?¡± She was exonerated, but Jin Lan became the offender. Even if Jin Lan is now in a vegetative state, free from legal punishment, the fact that no one from the Qin Family showed up when she was released from prison indicated their unwee. ¡°Miss, don¡¯t be absurd. Regardless, you are the daughter of the Qin Family, Mr. Qin still cares about you.¡± The housekeeper reassures her softly. ¡°Thank you,¡± Qin Youxuan shed a smile at the housekeeper. No matter if his words were true or false, she did not care anymore. Since the year her mother died, she was ustomed to being an orphan.
Qin Youxuan nodded slightly at the housekeeper, turned around, and walked briskly into the living room. As she looked up, she met Qin Mo¡¯s eyes looking towards her. Qin Mo, wearing a dark gray tracksuit, was leaning on the sofa, holding a remote control in his hand. Qin Youxuan followed the direction of the television. He was watching her release from prison report, which was being reyed. She had no idea how many times he had watched it, or what he was feeling¡­ ¡°Dad, I¡¯m back,¡± Qin Youxuan stepped forward, hesitated for a second before greeting him. ¡°Good you came back, your mother¡¯s death anniversary is approaching, you¡¯re out in time to mourn for her.¡± Qin Mo paused, switched off the TV, and stood up from the sofa. Without uttering another word, he turned and headed to the upstairs room. ¡°Dad, are you ming me?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve grown up and have be capable of standing on your own. Your mother should be veryforted in the other world.¡± Qin Mo stopped for a moment, replied lightly, then continued walking without a backward nce. For the first time, Qin Youxuan heard him mention her mother without raging, standing still on the spot, silently watching Qin Mo¡¯s retreating figure, alone.
When she was about to go back to her room, she saw Jin Chenye descending the stairs with his assistant. It looked like he had just finished discussing something with his assistant. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, he suddenly halted his steps. They stood less than three meters apart, silently facing each other across the room. Neither of them spoke for a long time. ¡°I¡¯ll go outside to start the car first,¡± noticing something amiss in the atmosphere, the assistant quickly excused himself. Regaining herposure, Qin Youxuan took a deep breath and made a move towards her room. However, as she passed by Jin Chenye, he abruptly pulled her hand. He pulled her so abruptly that she almost fell. She looked up at him, startled. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything to say to me?¡± ¡°No.¡±
¡°But I do.¡± Jin Chenye turned his gentle gaze on her, his warm eyes revealed a shade unfamiliar to Qin Youxuan. ¡°I want the Qin Group,¡± Jin Chenye looked directly into Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes. He enunciated each word carefully. It took Qin Youxuan several seconds to process what he had said. She shook off his arm, lifted her head, and her defiant eyes challenged him, ¡°I never believed you would let go of the Qin Group. Now, you are finally showing your true colors.¡± ¡°Never trusted¡­is that so? No wonder you were so ruthless,¡± Jin Chenye mused, his low voice betrayed a hidden pain. Chapter 234: 234: Why Bring This Up Again Chapter 234: Why Bring This Up Again ¡°You still firmly believe that I stabbed Meng Ziqi and shoved Jin Lan down the stairs. Jin Chenye, when did you ever trust me? When I was abandoned and helpless in prison, you never considered trusting or even saving me. So, why are you pretending to be in pain now? This will only make me see you as a hypocrite!¡±
¡°Whatever tricks you have, bring them on. As you said, I¡¯ve made up my mind. If I can¡¯t have Qin Group, I¡¯d rather destroy it.¡± Qin Youxuan coldly snickered, crossed by him, and walked upstairs. In the past, she only wanted to fight for Qin Group as revenge for her mother. Now, she fights for Qin Group for herself. Jin Lan destroyed her family and even tried to take her life. Jin Chenye wants to possess what Jin Lan was protecting, and she will not give in easily! Just as Qin Youxuan left, the assistant walked briskly into the living room, respectfully bowing, ¡°Boss, the car is ready.¡±
¡°Have MC start preparing for the coboration with Qin Group. Additionally, be discreet in acquiring all the dispersed stocks issued by Qin Group. I want to be the thirdrgest shareholder of Qin Group besides my father and Qin Youxuan within the shortest possible timeframe.¡± Jin Chenye stood there elegantly in silence. Clothed in a white suit, he looked graceful and handsome. However, the coldness in his eyes was frosty and distant. A faint smile yed on the corner of his lips, his warm aurapletely vanished, leaving just a deadly silence. ¡°If there aren¡¯t enough dispersed stocks, approach Qin Group¡¯s minor shareholders. Persuade them to sell their shares by any means necessary.¡± With a trace of sinister chill in Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes, each word was clear and sharp as if carving into ice. Without waiting for the assistant to respond, he quickly strode away. Not a single hesitation or lingering feeling. ¡°Bang¡± Qin Youxuan mmed the closet shut, threw her pajamas onto the bed, and leaned against the wardrobe. Reying Jin Chenye¡¯s words in her mind, she closed her tired eyes. ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± A silhouette shed past the window, causing Qin Youxuan to be greatly rmed. She tightened her fist.
Before she could react, she felt a broad chest beneath her, filled with a familiar scent which caused her to immediately stop struggling. ¡°With such a low alertness, it¡¯s not surprising that you were exploited when you were plotted against.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s seductive voice rang low in her ears, he lowered his head, gently licking and biting her earlobe. Qin Youxuan let out a low groan, gently pushing his chest. ¡°Dan Hanjie, this is my home, how did you get here?¡± And he even climbed through the window. ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± Qin Youxuan barely applied any force before Dan Hanjie held her up, ready to take her to the bed. ¡°I haven¡¯t bathed yet.¡± ¡°You can batheter.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t eaten yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll feed you after I¡¯m full.¡± Seeing her ineffective struggle and his lips about to descend on hers, Qin Youxuan abruptly spoke, ¡°Dan Hanjie, can you tell me how you got Meng Ziqi to change her testimony?¡± Dan Hanjie paused, his bewitching eyes narrowing as he intently stared at the woman beneath him.
For a couple of seconds, it seemed as if he was trying to see right through her. He abruptly withdrew from her, pulled her up from the bed, and held her close, speaking in a deep voice. ¡°Why are you asking about this again?¡± He picked up a strand of her hair, wound it around his long fingers, and his tone was indifferent. ¡°Meng Ziqi clearly saw with her own eyes that it was Jin Lan who wanted to kill me. Even she was identally injured by Jin Lan¡¯s fit of rage. I understand that she wanted to set me up and curry favor with Jin Chenye, so she concealed Jin Lan¡¯s actions. But it¡¯s illogical for her to confess so easily.¡± Chapter 235: 235: Where Did It Go Wrong? Chapter 235: Where Did It Go Wrong? ¡°She confessed and even offended you. It seems you wanted her to stick to her story, to solidify your guilt and send you to prison.¡±
Is that what she meant? What puzzled her was that Meng Ziqi confessed under the coercion of Dan Hanjie, but what she recreated was the real crime scene. Such repeated confessions, could Jin Chenye really have harbored no doubts? If he harbored even a sliver of suspicion, he wouldn¡¯t have so insistently med her for hurting Jin Lan. Where did things go wrong¡­
¡°Still thinking?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s brow furrowed, holding her face unhappily. Unusually, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t bat away his hand, but retreated a bit, tilting her head in confusion. ¡°No, you forget, I told you before ¨C I saw with my own eyes that Jin Lan was acting off that day. She¡¯s hated me for longer than I¡¯ve hated her yet I refrained from attacking her, she wouldn¡¯t randomly want to strangle me barehanded¡­¡± The more Qin Youxuan thought, the more it felt wrong. ¡°Dan Hanjie, the person who acted most suspiciously those few days wasn¡¯t Jin Lan, it was Meng Ziqi! She seemed to know that something was going to happen to the Qin family, and kepting over. She stayed long past the usual time despite both my father and Jin Chenye being out. Usually, when Jin Chenye wasn¡¯t around, she wouldn¡¯t linger. Then that day, when everything unusually lined up just perfect, she was present and became a witness to the incident¡­¡± Qin Youxuan straightened up, looking at Dan Hanjie squarely. Her face tensed, and she bit her lip before speaking, ¡°I don¡¯t know why, but I have a feeling that this incident has something to do with Meng Ziqi.¡± ¡°Is this also your spection?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, his thin lips pressed together, and his long finger traced her eyebrows. His cat, really sharp. Does this mean she will soon guess that he had a hand in this¡­ ¡°Of course it¡¯s spection. If I had evidence, I would have already taken it to the police station.¡± Qin Youxuan retorted angrily. She could understand if Jin Lan tried to murder her, they had a long-standing enmity, but if it really was Meng Ziqi, that¡¯d truly be a brutal act!
¡°Are you finished specting?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, ¡°I¡¯m tired.¡± Can¡¯t even chat happily. Qin Youxuan scratched her nose awkwardly, turned to get off the bed. ¡°I¡¯m not a pillow. You can sleep yourself.¡± Before her foot even touched the floor, she was pulled back. Dan Hanjie bit her face hard, inhaling deeply, ¡°You¡¯re growing a backbone, daring to defy me once let loose.¡± ¡°Believe it or not, just a word from me, you¡¯ll get sent back there, hmm?¡± Qin Youxuan wilted, letting him hold onto her without making a sound. Being a pillow is better than sleeping in a police cell.
¡°Dan Hanjie, can you help me look into Meng Ziqi?¡± What answered her was a long breath¡­ Fell asleep so quickly. Daylight was just breaking. ¡°Hmm¡­ ¡± Qin Youxuanzily stretched, yawningfortably. Catching sight of the empty spot beside her from the corner of her eye, she blinked and sat bolt upright in bed, her gaze scanning around the room. As expected, he wasn¡¯t there. Qin Youxuan turned to nce at the dawning sky, then smacked her lips. He¡¯s so self-aware, she didn¡¯t have to worry about others discovering him here. After all, besides the butler, there were no other servants in the Qin Family mansion now.
Qin Youxuan pulled the covers over her, continuing to sleep amidst the peaceful quiet. Meanwhile, in the backyard of the Qin family. Two figures stood facing each other in silence for a long while, the intense air pressure around them repelling anyone from approaching. Chapter 236: 236: The Standoff Between Two People Chapter 236: The Standoff Between Two People For a while, no one spoke.
Jin Chenye, d in a white casual outfit, always held an aura of warmth and distance. Now, his handsome face was covered by a gloomy shadow. His keen gaze was intently focused on Dan Hanjie, who had just emerged from Qin Youxuan¡¯s room. Dan Hanjiezily leaned against the wall, his majestic figure radiant like porcin in the dim light, with a permanent mocking smile on his mouth. His bewitching eyes nced at the angry Jin Chenye, then half-closed nonchntly. Hands tucked into pockets, he stood nonchntly. ¡°This is the Qin family residence.¡± Upon noticing Dan Hanjie had no intention of exining anything, Jin Chenye¡¯s brows furrowed and his voice hardened.
¡°Are you sitting here waiting for me early in the morning just to tell me that, Mr. Jin? How idle.¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, throwing his hair back with his hand, the gesture enticingly provocative. ¡°I know that this is the Qin family¡¯s residence, otherwise I would not be here. What, are you nning to arrest me?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickered, but he made no move. Everyone in Fico City respected Dan Hanjie, calling him Mr. Jie. He was well aware that even the security forces and the police wouldn¡¯t dare touch him. Any actions against him would likely result in a police escort, driving him safely home. And if the media got wind of this, it would only serve to harm Qin Youxuan¡¯s reputation. This was not what he wanted to see¡­ To deal with Dan Hanjie, he first needed to ruin him, to topple the Dan Group and render him worthless. Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened, his hand clenching and unclenching into a fist. After a while, he turned and strode away. Dan Hanjie stood upright, his captivating eyes fixed on the departing Jin Chenye, his pupils narrowed. Jin Chenye didn¡¯t want to rm anyone, maybe he was still considering that cat¡­
He hadn¡¯t given up yet. A cold spark flickered in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. He disappeared as swiftly as a ghost from the spot. Qin Youxuan was awakened by the bustling sounds outside. She grabbed her rm clock, saw the time, and quickly got up. After a quick wash, she hurriedly grabbed her bag and rushed out, without even having time to eat breakfast. Upon leaving the living room and seeing rows of people standing in the yard, she was taken aback. ¡°Good morning, Young Mistress.¡± ¡°Good morning, Young Mistress.¡± As the butler¡¯s voice fell, everyone in the yard echoed the greeting in unison. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±
There weren¡¯t any servants yesterday, so why had so many people suddenly appeared and started calling her Young Mistress? The sight of dozens of people addressing her felt as if she had turned into a queen overnight, receiving her subjects¡¯ tribute. It was startling! ¡°Butler, who are all these people?¡± ¡°These people havee to apply for servant positions at the Qin family home today. Besides housekeepers, there are drivers, cooks¡­ Oh, and your personal bodyguard. It¡¯s chaotic right now and it would be good to have someone by your side.¡± The housekeeper pointed out each of the applicants. When he finished exining, Qin Youxuan looked even more surprised. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say yesterday that everyone thought the Qin family was ill-omened and didn¡¯t want to stay to work?¡± Then these people¡­ ¡°Young Mistress, we all know that you were wrongly used. The murderer is no longer in the Qin family, so there¡¯s nothing to fear.¡± A middle-aged woman standing closest to Qin Youxuan replied with a beaming smile. Her simple face held a hint of indiscernible sharpness. ¡°Yes, yes, we too¡­¡±
Chapter 237: 237: Thoroughly Investigate Everything Chapter 237: Thoroughly Investigate Everything As soon as they heard the middle-aged woman¡¯s words, the people behind her joined in agreement.
Qin Youxuan was taken aback for a moment. It took her a moment to react, she turned to look at the housekeeper, ¡°You decide. I¡¯m in a hurry to get to the office.¡± ¡°Miss, you haven¡¯t had breakfast yet!¡± The butler pped his forehead, and turned around to go to the kitchen. ¡°No need, I¡¯m short on time.¡± Qin Youxuan was saying while bending over to put on her shoes. By the time she finished putting on her shoes, the butler had already returned. He was holding a packaged sandwich in his hand, which he handed over to her.
¡°Skipping breakfast is bad for your health. Miss, take this with you to the office. Whenever you have time, have a bite. You shouldn¡¯t keep leaving your stomach empty.¡± Qin Youxuan looked down at the warm meal in her hand, her eyes slightly moist. She looked up at the housekeeper, his hair peppered with gray and nodded heavily. After taking her breakfast, she finally turned around and left the Qin family mansion. She had driven off in her car and looked back at the row of people waiting for interviews. She still felt it was peculiar. She rubbed her arms and then focused her attention on driving. Unlike Qin Youxuan¡¯s good mood in the morning. From early in the morning, the president¡¯s office area of the Dan Group was plunged into a low-pressure center. Many people had gone into the president¡¯s office to report, only to be scolded and kicked out. One regional manager, who must have had eight lifetimes of bad luck, chose this time to submit a report with errors, and Dan Hanjie immediately fired him. Immediately, everyone received the signal that the president was in a bad mood today. ¡°Knock, knock¡ª¡±
After knocking respectfully, Yao walked straight in with documents in hand. ¡°Mr. Jie, these are the names of the people who, as you instructed, applied for positions at the Qin¡¯s and were subsequently selected. A few of them are skilled workers.¡± Dan Hanjie was sitting with his back to his desk,the expensive office chair turned to face therge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Upon hearing Yao¡¯s words, he moved his fingers slightly and turned his body. His thin lips parted slightly, ¡°Have their backgrounds been thoroughly checked?¡± ¡°Yes, they¡¯ve all been checked. I instructed them to show up after Jin Chenye left and given that these people are masters of disguise and concealment, their backgrounds have also been meticulously scrubbed. Looking at their resumes, there¡¯s no issue. Even if Jin Chenye wanted to investigate, he wouldn¡¯t know where to start.¡± ¡°With them staying at the Qin¡¯s to protect Miss Qin, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡± Yao ced the list on the table for Dan Hanjie to review. ¡°Before they officially start working, have them go through training one more time. I need everything to be foolproof.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Yao responded respectfully. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± Dan Hanjie tapped the list with his fingertips, pressing it under his palm, his cold eyes nced at Yao. ¡°Mr. Jie, you asked me to keep an eye on the stock market of Qin Group. It seems there were a few anomalies today.¡± Yao briefed him precisely, opened theptop in his hand, adjusted the trend graph, and then ced it in front of Dan Hanjie.
Dan Hanjie skimmed it. His eyes tightened, ¡°Someone is silently buying up Qin Group¡¯s scattered shares.¡± ¡°Yes, the move is very subtle and is not made through the same ount. It¡¯s hard to detect. If we hadn¡¯t already been on guard, we probably wouldn¡¯t have noticed for a while.¡± Yao paused for a moment, ¡°I had someone follow these ounts. It was found that they all trace back to the same ce, confirming that indeed someone is deliberately gathering the scattered shares of Qin Group on the stock market. And this person should be Jin Chenye.¡± Chapter 238: 238 He Avoided the Question Again Chapter 238: He Avoided the Question Again ¡°Finally showing your true colors.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled out a cigarette but didn¡¯t light it. Instead, he just twirled it between his fingers.
¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin holds shares amounting to twenty-five percent, making her the secondrgest shareholder next to Qin Mo. Aside from the approximately sixty percent of shares held by the Qin Family themselves, almost half are held by other major shareholders of the Qin Group and small stockholders. If all these scattered shares could be consolidated, the impact would be substantial.¡± ¡°Lunch at Ying Shui Pavilion today.¡± Dan Hanjie blurted out unexpectedly. Yao was startled for a moment, then quickly responded, ¡°I will inform Miss Qin.¡± Dan Hanjie curled up the corner of his mouth, neither confirming nor denying. Ying Shui Pavilion, private room number one.
Upon receiving a call, Qin Youxuan rushed to the ce, feeling nervous. She couldn¡¯t forget that the only time she had a bank deposit was when she was at this expensive ce, and it was wiped out by Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie had just helped her. He wouldn¡¯t want to punish her again by making her pay this time, would he?! ¡°Did I ask you to stand as punishment here?¡± Dan Hanjie, tall and imposing, walked into the private room. He nced at Qin Youxuan, who was standing awkwardly, and narrowed his eyes. ¡°Miss Qin, please have a seat.¡± Yao saw Qin Youxuan standing still. He stepped forward, pulled out a chair for her, and waited for her to sit down before respectfully stepping aside. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if you have something to say, why didn¡¯t you tell me over the phone, instead of making a special trip here?¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her little hands together, forcing out a dryugh. ¡°You think it¡¯s too much trouble?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, ncing at her small, troubled face. Qin Youxuan hastily waved her hands, ¡°No, not at all. How could I think it¡¯s too much trouble? I just worry that I might waste too much of your time.¡±¡­And I worry about my wallet¡­ Qin Youxuan swallowed quietly, holding back thest part of her sentence. ¡°I have a lot of time. Besides¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stood up, leaning on the table with one arm. He leaned over the table to Qin Youxuan, closing the distance between their faces to the point their noses were almost touching. Hisis breath was enchantingly warm as he teased, ¡°Don¡¯t you miss me? I¡¯ve been longing for, for the feeling of holding you¡­¡±
The atmosphere instantly turned intimate. Such a scoundrel. He¡¯s ying the scoundrel. Qin Youxuan pinched herself hard, and turned her head away. ¡°I¡¯m hungry. When can we eat?¡± If food wasn¡¯t served soon, she feared she might lose control and gobble him up. ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry, look at this document first.¡± As soon as Dan Hanjie finished his sentence, Yao promptly handed Qin Youxuan a detailed introduction of a corporation. ¡°MC Group. How did you think to show me this? Did you discover too that this corporation seems to be targeting the Dan n? I was intending to tell you earlier, but I couldn¡¯t find you at Yujing Vi¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the document next to her hand and eximed excitedly. ¡°You came to the vi to find me? When? Why didn¡¯t you call me?¡± ¡°When you disappeared¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice faded. She looked up at him timidly and replied faltering, ¡°I did, but even your phone was unreachable. How was I to tell you?¡± ¡°I wanted to ask what on earth made you disappear for such a long time, and even your phone was constantly turned off.¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed as he curled his lips lightly. ¡°Looking at the document, youe up with a bunch ofints, do you have any insights? Why do you think it¡¯s targeting the Dan n?¡± He¡¯s avoiding the question again. The more Dan Hanjie did this, the more curious she became. What exactly had happened during the time of his disappearance? Chapter 239: 239 What do you want to know? Chapter 239: What do you want to know? Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, feeling somewhat odd and ufortable inside.
¡°What do you want to know?¡± Dan Hanjie put hisrge hand under her chin, forcing her to lift her head. Meeting with Qin Youxuan¡¯s clear cat-like eyes, Dan Hanjie¡¯s breath hitched, and his pupils tightened. ¡°Will you answer me if I ask what I want to know?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked, her small hands under the table clenched tight. She didn¡¯t even know if it was worth it asking in such a detailed manner. She didn¡¯t even know how to define their rtionship. Dan Hanjie had never openly acknowledged their rtionship. To put it bluntly, they were just bed partners. Even worse, maybe she was just a pillow he liked to hug¡­
Pissing him off might do her no good. But bearing it in silence¡­ that was really not her style. ¡°I want to know what you were doing in America during the time you disappeared, who you were with, why your phone was off, and, did you ever think that I might not be able to find you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan asked all at once, her cat-like eyes were clear and bright, looking at him fixedly. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face remained calm, not even raising an eyebrow, he simply loosened his grip and returned to his chair. His dark eyes revealed no ripple of emotion, making him unreadable. There was no indication that he was going to answer either. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart suddenly felt very heavy¡­ The hand on her thigh clenched the hem of her dress. ¡°Serve the dishes.¡± Dan Hanjie spoke, but to Yao, who was by his side. His charming face melting into an ambiguous and unclear expression, avoiding Qin Youxuan¡¯s questions. ¡°Yes.¡±
Yao responded respectfully and departed hurriedly. The room gradually quieted down. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know what to say anymore, she just sat there, staring at the documents in front of her. She couldn¡¯t read a single word. Suddenly a shadow fell over her from above, Qin Youxuan just felt her vision darken and then btedly looked up. Dan Hanjie had somehow made his way over to her, he was now looking down at her startled face. Whenever she was upset, she used to bite her lip. Her cherry lips were bitten to a red, under the dim light they shone radiantly. Out of the blue Dan Hanjie lowered his head. ¡°Uhm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was astonished. She pushed against his chest with her hand. But in the next second, he grabbed her hand to pull her waist and forced her closer towards him. Qin Youxuan was startled by his sudden rough maneuvering, her eyes wildly swung up to his. The agony and gloom in Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes caused a sudden jolt in her heart, she was lost for words.
Her small hands tightly clung onto his shirt, forgetting to struggle. ¡°Kitten, haven¡¯t I been good to you?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips caressed her soft white neck, his deep voice beguiling. Hasn¡¯t he been good to her? He has been good. From the very moment heid eyes on her, he came to her rescue. Although his conditions were despicable, at the end he unconditionally helped her. Later, whenever they met, every time she had a problem, he appeared like a god, effortlessly lifting her out of the quagmire. Had it not been for him, she would probably still be stuck in jail, waiting for her sentence¡­ ¡°Is it tough to trust me?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers stiffened and she bit her lip. Upon hearing him say this, she suddenly felt that she had been petty.
Considering the size of the Dan Group, it was normal for him to go abroad to manage business affairs and disappear for a month. There really was no point for her to probe this much. Chapter 240: 240: Shape Complements Shape Chapter 240: Shape Complements Shape ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m hungry¡­¡±
¡°Gurgle¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan finished speaking, her little tummy chimed in unpologetically. This saved her from any potential suspicion from Dan Hanjie. The door to their private dining room was swiftly pushed open. Trailing behind the returning Yao was a long procession of waitstaff, each holding trays topped with meticulously cooked dishes that they one after another brought to the table. ¡°Come sit next to me.¡±
Dan Hanjie nced at Qin Youxuan who, in contrast, chose to sit as far away from him as she possibly could, which caused a displeased frown to furrow his brow. ¡°Oh.¡± Qin Youxuan was very quick this time, directly packing up the documents on the table. She grabbed her bag and promptly changed seats without any fuss. Her interest shifted from Dan Hanjie to the feast that awaited her. ¡°Try this one, it¡¯s a new dish.¡± Dan Hanjie spooned a small scoop of white pearl balls into her bowl, grinning as he watched her eyes light up with excitement. She promptly picked up her spoon and couldn¡¯t wait to taste it. ¡°It¡¯s delicious, what is it made of?¡± ¡°Pig¡¯s brain.¡± ¡°Pff¡± ¡°Cough cough cough cough¡­¡± Qin Youxuan spat out the food in her mouth and was caught in a spasm of violent coughing. She stared in disbelief at the seemingly indifferent man sitting beside her. He actually served her pig¡¯s brain! ¡°Your brain iscking, so we treat form with form.¡± Dan Hanjie seemed to perceive her confusion, his lips pulling into a faint smile.
Qin Youxuan nearly spit out the water she had just drunk. She was holding her breath so tight it felt like she would explode. Her eyes nced mischievously over the spread of food. She looked at the chef next to her and pointed a finger, ¡°Chef, don¡¯t you think this table is missing something?¡± ¡°Does Ying Shui Pavilion not have dishes made with sheep¡¯s kidney, oysters, or tiger penis? If that¡¯s not possible, I also wouldn¡¯t mind some garlic chives.¡± Qin Youxuan sighed. Everything Qin Youxuan ordered was known to boost male virility. Upon hearing her words, not only the chef, but also the waitstaff who hadn¡¯t managed to leave yet all froze in their tracks. They carefully nced back at Dan Hanjie. Some more daring ones looked down at his crotch and swallowed nervously. Indeed, rich people do have a lot of hidden health problems. One really shouldn¡¯t be envious.
¡°All of you, get out!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed coldly, and he shouted. Everyone in the room, including Yao, immediately turned around and left. Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second, just about to rise to leave, but a heavy handnded on her shoulder, making it impossible for her to get up. ¡°Qin Youxuan¡± ¡°I¡¯ll leave right away.¡± As Qin Youxuan shivered, she dashed to leave but was dragged back before she could make a move. This time, she fell directly into his arms. This is it. ¡°It seems I haven¡¯t performed well enough, causing you to be dissatisfied.¡± Dan Hanjie said each word slowly, gritting his teeth. ¡°No, no! I¡¯m very satisfied! I was just worried that you had been over-exerting yourself, just thought it would be good for you to replenish. It¡¯s always better to have more reserves than to run out, right!¡± As Qin Youxuan rambled, her pretty face blushed uncontrobly. What did she mean by reserves and running out? What was she even saying! ¡°It seems my performance was not good enough, it made you worry that my reserves aren¡¯t sufficient¡­¡± Dan Hanjie drew out his words, turning Qin Youxuan. ¡°Ah!¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, her body pressed up against a dish at the edge of the table, nearly making contact with it.
¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing? Let me get up¡­¡± His long fingers brushed gently across her rosy cheek, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Doing what¡­ of course, I¡¯m trying to show you how much I have in reserve.¡± Chapter 241: 241: Do Whatever You Want When We Get Back Chapter 241: Do Whatever You Want When We Get Back She really wanted to p herself.
¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll feed whatever I have to your little mouth below, I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re well fed.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s legs went weak, hardly able to stand. With her hands tied behind her, she couldn¡¯t get up. All she could do was plead in a soft voice, ¡°Hanjie, this is a restaurant¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m really hungry. I mean, my stomach is hungry.¡±
¡°How about we wait until we get home? You can do whatever you want then.¡± Seeing him unmoved, Qin Youxuan decided to take the plunge. ¡°Fine.¡± A glint appeared in Hanjie¡¯s eyes as he pulled her up from the dining table and held her in his arms. He then moved back and sat on his chair. Still holding on to Qin Youxuan¡¯s waist, he refused to let go. ¡°How can I eat like this when you¡¯re holding me?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll feed you. I¡¯ll feed your upper mouth during the day, and your lower mouth at night.¡± She really lost her appetite, wanting to p herself. Throughout the meal, Qin Youxuan tasted nothing. She was light-headed with all the risqu¨¦ jokes Hanjie was throwing out from time to time. As they left the private room and passed through the Ying Shui Pavilion lobby, they were the center of attention.
The waitstaff who just left the private room looked at her with eyes full of sympathy¡­ Her mind was blown. ¡°Hanjie, this isn¡¯t the way home. I have a department meeting this afternoon, I can¡¯t skip work.¡± Qin Youxuan nced out of the car window and her senses quickly returned. ¡°What if I told you that someone is secretly buying Qin Group¡¯s stocks, would you still want to go back?¡± Qin Youxuan was startled for a moment, ¡°You mean Jin Chenye?¡± Hanjie remained silent. Qin Youxuan quickly fell silent too. Ever since Jin Chenye mysteriously told her he would vie for the Qin Group, she knew he would do something. But she did not expect him to act so fast. Was he acting so decisively because he was genuinely capable, or was it a long-established plot? Either way, this was not the Jin Chenye she thought she knew. The one she knew was a gentle, polite, and humble gentleman who would protect her unconditionally, indulging her whims, and always firmly standing beside her, not the one who considered her a murderer without even questioning her.
The car soon stopped in front of the towering Dan Group building. As Qin Youxuan followed Hanjie back into the building, it felt like a different era. Just over a month ago, it seemed she was holed up in his office desperately cramming information about the Qin Group, firmly believing that with her own efforts, she could protect her inheritance. She kept reminding herself to keep her distance from Hanjie. Yet, just over a monthter, she had be his woman, epting his protection. Were things changing too fast, or had she fallen for him too quickly¡­? Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help raising her hand to shield her eyes from the ring sunlight overhead. However, Hanjie suddenly took her hand, drew her closer and brushed his lips against her face, ¡°With me around, the Qin Group will always be yours.¡± He thought that was what she was worried about¡­ Hanjie, I¡¯m worried that I can¡¯t see through you clearly. She didn¡¯t know when her attachment to the Qin Group had started to fade.
Perhaps it was because Jin Lan ended up in a vegetative state after all her clever schemes came to nothing. Or perhaps¡­ it was because she had a new obsession in life¡­ Chapter 242: 242: I Don’t Need to Explain Myself The style of the not-so-spacious executive office is simple and clear. The cool breeze brushes through the open windows, intermittently rustling the papers on the desk. Jin Chenye¡¯s tall figure stands by the window, a cigarette perched on his fingertips, though he doesn¡¯t smoke. The flickering ember of the cigarette, sometimes shines on his face, unveiling his obscure mood, and then vanishes. Jin Chenye stands straight, his gaze empty as he stares ahead. There¡¯s the sound of footsteps behind him. Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes narrow, his mncholic expression withdraws as he turns around. ¡°Boss, following your order, all the loose shares in the stock market have been gathered. Here are thetest results.¡± The assistant strides in, cing the file on the table and lowers his voice to report. ¡°Any suspicions aroused?¡± Jin Chenye nces at it, his lips parting indifferently. ¡°None so far.¡± ¡°Keep a close eye on Dan Hanjie. The moment he makes a move notify me.¡± Jin Chenye instructs cautiously. ¡°Yes.¡± The assistant paused for a second, ¡°Boss, Miss Qin was absent at this afternoon¡¯s regr meeting.¡±
¡°Do you know where she went?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze sharpens, his clenched fingers subtly betray his worries. ¡°ording to the duty secretary, she was discussing the details of a contract at Dan Group. I had someone check. Miss Qin had lunch with Dan Hanjie at Ying Shui Pavilion before heading over to Dan Group.¡± The assistant paused, then spoke again. ¡°Boss, why not let Miss Qin know that you never intended to imprison her? Even if Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯t forced Miss Meng to retract her statement, we had already prepared a rescue n. At most, she would have been detained for a while, as a warning.¡± Now, Dan Hanjie seems like the good guy. And it¡¯s obvious that the boss hasn¡¯t moved on¡­.. ¡°She won¡¯t appreciate it, and I don¡¯t believe she didn¡¯t hurt my mom, she doesn¡¯t believe that I won¡¯t hurt her¡­ She holds a grudge against my mom, and simrly, against me too.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes darken, his tone plummeting. ¡°But it¡¯s good this way too, hatred is also a way to keep someone close.¡± Whether it be her hating him or him hating her, neither can escape the other. ¡°Let someone keep tabs on Dan Hanjie, continue buying shares in Qin Group. This time, start with the old stockholders of Qin Group.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze hardens, leaving only a cold demeanor on his face. Every movement, every assertion conveys the decisive aura of a ruler. ¡°About Miss Qin remaining at Dan Hanjie¡¯s side¡­¡± ¡°Find an excuse and get her back to thepany as soon as possible.¡± As Jin Chenye finishes his sentence, he sees a figure out of the corner of his eye by the door, his gaze narrows. ¡°Miss Meng.¡± The assistant is taken aback, extending a polite greeting to the unexpectedly appearing Meng Ziqi. ncing at Jin Chenye who didn¡¯t say anything, the assistant takes his leave respectfully. ¡°Ye, can¡¯t you let go of Qin Youxuan? Even if she¡¯s your sister, even if she wants to take your mom¡¯s life!¡± Meng Ziqi rushes over to Jin Chenye¡¯s desk, the grip on her purse taut in anger. If she hadn¡¯t heard it herself, she would never believe that Jin Chenye would give such directives to his assistant. Is he bothered that Qin Youxuan and Dan Hanjie are spending time together? Does that mean, he has never let go of that woman, not even for a moment?
¡°When did I need to exin my business to you?¡± There¡¯s a slight shift in Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze as he straightens his cor and nces at Meng Ziqi¡¯s upset expression. Chapter 243: 243: As If He Became A Different Person Her eyes widened with disbelief as she looked at Jin Chenye, who seemed to have changed into a different person. Her mouth was slightly ajar. ¡°Ye¡­¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s term of endearment was stopped in its tracks by Jin Chenye¡¯s sharp gaze, causing her to awkwardly close her mouth and remain stunned for a moment. ¡°It¡¯s working hours now. What did youe to me for?¡± Jin Chenye, ignoring Meng Ziqi¡¯s shocked expression, fetched a cigarette from a box on the table, lit it, and took a deep drag. A wisp of smoke encircled his handsome face, outlining an aloof, gloomy countenance. His casual action seemed to expose a side of him that was hidden and unknown to others in its entirety. ¡°I¡¯m here for¡­¡± Meng Ziqi stared intently at that cigarette between Jin Chenye¡¯s fingers, struggled to swallow her saliva before managing to calm herself, ¡°I came regarding my aunt¡¯s condition. I heard that in Southeast Asia, there¡¯s an incredible doctor who may be able to awaken people in a vegetative state using hypnosis. My father has already asked someone to inquire about it, we found out that he is currently in Thand, so¡­¡± Meng Ziqi deliberately paused there, her face full of grievances as she looked up at Jin Chenye. She knew Jin Chenye wanted to save Jin Lan, but whether a vegetative person could wake up really depended on fate. She was now offering a clear path beyond fate, and if Jin Lan really woke up, Jin Chenye might be grateful to her for the rest of his life. ¡°Are you referring to the Divine Doctor, Diwu Zexuan?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes shed, his face remained unchanged, but his tone was noticeably softer.
After all, Meng Ziqi had saved his mother and she had just been discharged from the hospital. Now she was also making efforts for Jin Lan¡¯s condition. ¡°You know?¡± Meng Ziqi said, surprised. She had pulled many strings to find Diwu Zexuan¡¯s whereabouts. Originally, she hoped to keep Jin Chenye in suspense a little longer to win his favor, but it seemed she was a step behind. ¡°Ye¡­ Chenye, my father says Diwu Zexuan has a quirky temperament and cares not for money. He heals people based on his mood, not their wealth. Even the Thai king has been refused by him.¡± Meng Ziqi walked forward a couple of steps, stopping in front of Jin Chenye, speaking with a low, gentle tone. ¡°I have already instructed my family to spare no effort in finding him. I hope Diwu Zexuan will agree to treat my aunt. If it helps her wake up, all efforts and resources expended will be worth it.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze paused for a few seconds before he lifted his hand to put out his cigarette and looked over at Meng Ziqi, ¡°It¡¯s gettingte. If you¡¯re not too busy, you could wait for me in the lounge. We can have dinner together after work.¡± ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t interrupt your work then. I¡¯ll wait for you in the lounge¡± joy spread across Meng Ziqi¡¯s face, she did her best to maintain herposure, nearly radiant as she went to the nearby lounge. Yujing Vi. Qin Youxuan¡¯s petite body was curled up on the living room couch, hugging a pillow, her eyes resentful as she stared at the man going through papers in front of her. For half the day, Dan Hanjie had been busy with paperwork, pausing every once in awhile to put together a bunch of signed documents for Yao, who was waiting nearby, to carry out. ¡°Dan Hanjie, why can¡¯t I go back to thepany? Why can¡¯t I even go home?¡± Chapter 244: 244 Waiting for a Result She had just received a call from thepany; some information needed her confirmation and they asked her toe back as soon as she could. But before she could even leave the Dan Group, he had brought her back to Yujing Vi. And now she had been sitting here all this while, staring as he transformed the whole living room into a study,pletely immersed in his work ¡ª she felt like a piece of the decor. And with dinner time approaching, he showed no signs of letting her go. ¡°Hungry already?¡± Dan Hanjie lifted his gaze leisurely from his files. With deep, ck eyes, he nced at her pouting face and then, his lips curled slightly. ¡°I need to go home for dinner.¡± Qin Youxuan responded, puffing her cheeks. She had been trying toe up with an excuse to leave, and vo, she found one. ¡°Order the housekeeper to prepare dinner. You can eat here.¡± Dan Hanjie said calmly, and nced at Yao. ¡°Understood.¡± Yao, the shadowy figure, turned around and headed into the kitchen. In no time, they saw the servants starting toy the table with dish after dish. Being the dining room adjoined to the living room, Qin Youxuan could see it all at one nce.
¡°No need for that. I should be getting home; it¡¯s about time. Besides, I am not sure what the situation is at thepany. I need to check that too.¡± Qin Youxuan said, already standing up from the sofa. She had been sitting for too long; she was almost asleep. ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her with a wanton look and reached out his hand. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, lowering his head to nibble her lips, ¡°So, impatient.¡± Typically, he was ying the tyrant, yet he was painting her as the aggressor now. Qin Youxuan pursed her lips, ¡°You are so busy anyway, it¡¯s better I don¡¯t stay here and bother you. We can talk when you¡¯re done.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already done. Stay for dinner with me.¡± Dan Hanjie casually closed the file he¡¯d been reading, and pushed it to the side. Watching Dan Hanjie lying tantly, Qin Youxuan was at a loss for words. Even after the meal was over, Dan Hanjie still had his arms around her and wasn¡¯t letting go. Qin Youxuan was getting agitated, she pushed his arm and bit her lip ¡°Dan Hanjie, I really need to go now. It¡¯s getting dark and it would be difficult to g down a cab.¡± ¡°Then don¡¯t go.¡± So, that was his n all along. ¡°I¡¯m waiting for an oue that concerns the Qin Group. Stay with me.¡± Dan Hanjie announced domineeringly, pulling Qin Youxuan back onto the couch. This time he didn¡¯t look at the file, but just held her in his arms while ying with her soft, white fingers. Her hand was very soft andfortable.
¡°What oue? Can¡¯t it wait until tomorrow? Dan Hanjie, the media is focusing on Qin Family right now. I really can¡¯t stay out all night¡­¡± Moreover, staying back would be like walking into a tiger¡¯s den; she was not stupid. Qin Youxuan shifted in his arms, about to stand up, when she heard his low voice: ¡°Jin Chenye has already acquired all the scattered stocks in the Qin Group market, but he is still not the major shareholder. What would you do if you were him?¡±
Qin Youxuan paused for a moment, turning her head to look at him. She pondered for a while, ¡°Other than my father and me, the Qin Group has many shareholders who own significant stocks. He is very likely to buy from those shareholders at a high price, but¡­¡± Qin Youxuan knitted herbrows and shook her head, ¡°Qin Group has just signed contracts with MC and Dan Group. Even if negative news leads to fluctuation in stock prices, only naive retail investors would get tricked. People with insight know that as long as these two contracts persist, the Qin Group would still hold more value, even in the worst of times. Those major shareholders wouldn¡¯t easily sell their stocks.¡± Chapter 245: 245 What Benefits Do I Have What did he mean by that? It sounded as if she wasn¡¯t useful enough. Ayperson like her had achieved this much in such a short time, was she still to be looked down upon? ¡°You¡¯re smart, but you¡¯re not ruthless enough. Do you know why men are the ones dominating the business world?¡± Dan Hanjie arched his brow and straightened Youxuan¡¯s face. He held her chin, forcing her to lift her head. As their eyes met, Youxuan caught a terrifying coldness in his dark eyes, making her freeze. His lips parted slightly, every word resounding, ¡°Because the ¡®kindness of a woman¡¯ seldom brings sess.¡± ¡°If it were me, I would not only acquire the scattered shares of Qin Group in the stock market, but also target the weak-willed major shareholders of Qin Group for sabotage. These people are profit-driven and easy to sway.¡± In the business world, there are no absolute enemies as long as there are sufficient benefits. ¡°But that alone is not enough, his target is you. He doesn¡¯t simply want to be a major shareholder of Qin Group on par with you, he also wants to clip your wings. Therefore, in selecting his targets, he would add one more condition.¡±
¡°What?¡± Youxuan stared at him without batting an eyelid, holding her breath nervously. ¡°The old shareholders who support you.¡± Presumption confirmed. ¡°What, getting nervous?¡± Casting a nce at her pale and rigid face, Dan Hanjie tenderly brushed his fingers over her forehead. Tracing a line from there to the small tip of her nose, then to the corners of her mouth, finally stopping at her cherry lips. Just as Youxuan was about to speak, his finger covered her mouth. ¡°Shush¡± Dan Hanjie shook his head, ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry, wait a little longer, let¡¯s see if my guess is right.¡± ¡°Buzzz¡± No sooner had he finished his words, than the phone on the table rang. Just as Dan Hanjie was about to reach for it, Youxuan beat him to it and picked up the phone, looking up at him. Only after seeing that he showed no sign of displeasure did she answer the call, switching on the speaker. ¡°Mr. Jie, Jin Chenye has made his move. It was just confirmed that Director Lin, who holds 5 percent of Qin Group¡¯s shares, has transferred his shares¡­¡± Youxuan couldn¡¯t take in anything more after that. Director Lin, a man she had known since her mother was alive, although she hadn¡¯t seen him for years after moving abroad, had always been supportive of her because of her mother. He had been backing her secretly after she came back to China. Leaving everything else aside, from a business perspective, anyone with experience would know that giving up on Qin Group at this point is unwise. How could Director Lin agree¡­
The ¡®kindness of a woman¡¯ seldom brings sess. Dan Hanjie¡¯s words from earlier suddenly echoed in her ears. Startled, Youxuan gripped her phone tightly, ¡°Help me find out, what method did Jin Chenye use to make Director Lin sell his shares.¡± The person on the other end seemed to falter, followed by a long bout of silence.
Only then did Youxuan realize, this was not one of her subordinates ¨C how could he take her orders¡­ She lifted her head to look at Dan Hanjie. The roguish glint in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, as he took the phone from her: ¡°Go and find out.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Came the respectful reply from the other end, and the call was terminated. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°You want me to help you.¡± Dan Hanjie spoke indifferently, it was not a question but a statement. She was not one to hide her feelings, it was always written on her face. ¡°What¡¯s in it for me?¡± Chapter 246: 246: Can This Also Get a Loan Note? Chapter 246: Can This Also Get a Loan Note?
What more does he want when she¡¯s been utterly devoured already? ¡°I recall only agreeing to help you gain entrance into Qin Group, I never said anything about getting involved in the Qin Family¡¯s inheritance dispute.¡± One Qin Group isn¡¯t worth his effort. ¡°But you just said that Qin Group would be mine. If you don¡¯t help me, I might not keep it.¡± ¡°That only means you¡¯re lesspetent.¡± Dan Hanjie snorted disapprovingly. The tall man leaned on the sofa with one hand supporting his temples, casting an indifferent nce at her. ¡°No, it¡¯s not. I just don¡¯t have the heart to abandon my conscience like he does. I can disregard the inheritance rights of Qin Group, but I can¡¯t stand to see those kind-hearted people who want to help me in the end get dragged down by me¡­¡±
Youxuan¡¯s brows furrowed, her voice somewhat mncholic. If it were merely about some loss of interest, it could be forgivable, but she knew that Director Lin was a man of principle. Once he chose to help her at the start, he wouldn¡¯t betray her for the sake of benefits at this stage. What she was worried about more was that Jin Chenye must have used some method to force Director Lin to sell his Qin Group¡¯s shares. ¡°So, I said, you¡¯re bound to lose. Why should I help someone who I know is bound to lose, hmm?¡± Having a conscience in business is a foolish thing, but there are always such fools who think they can stand alone, yet in the end, they only prove the rule to be unchallengeable. She merely wanted to maintain her bottom line, does he have to mock her so piercingly? Youxuan bowed her head, ¡°I¡¯ll ask Director Lin about it and try to buy the shares from other shareholders before Jin Chenye.¡± She was clear about who would support her. She could make the first move before Jin Chenye. ¡°That way of thinking is somewhat interesting.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her cheeks, giving her an appreciative look. ¡°Instead of letting them lose everything to show their loyalty to you, it¡¯s better to minimize the harm to fortify yourself, and hold the power to decide whether to fight or not in your hands.¡±
¡°I just don¡¯t want too many people to be implicated because of me, and I can arrange it so they won¡¯t lose too much.¡± Youxuan bit her lip. ¡°You¡¯re still a kind-hearted girl, these matters are too much for you.¡± Hanjie¡¯s hand went from fingering her hand to ying with her hair, lifting a few strands to sniff at the tip of his nose. He caught a faint whiff of fragrance and looked satisfied, his seductive eyes squinting slightly. ¡°I can help you, but you have to promise me one thing?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t thought of it yet, consider it as a loan.¡± So, conditions can be put on iou¡¯s? What if heter asks her for a bond of servitude. ¡°So, you¡¯re not willing? To buy shares from other shareholders of Qin Group requires arge amount of money, and even at a fair price acquisition, peace of mind also takes money, do you have the funds?¡± No. ¡°Apart from purchasing shares, you also need to know how to take the initiative to strike first. Jin Chenye will definitely leave some loophole in his haste. Sniff it out and hit him where it hurts, depriving him of any opportunity to recover, can you do it?¡±
¡°The most important point is: does it make any difference whether you agree to what I want or not?¡± It took Youxuan a while to snap back to reality, finally she asked again, ¡°So, what do you want?¡± Hanjie narrowed his eyes, his hand, which was about to touch her face, paused. He looked at her in surprise. His little pussycat was really smart. She was barraged by his words for so long, yet she was able to ask the crucial question with clear logic. That¡¯s right, it¡¯s not important how much he can do for her. What¡¯s important is, what does he want in return for all his actions. Chapter 247: 247 I Request a Day Off Chapter 247: I Request a Day Off ¡°Guess.¡±
¡°If you can¡¯t guess, you will owe me.¡± Dan Hanjie hoisted someone sideways and strode upstairs. ¡°Wait, I want to protest!¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan entered the room and saw the big bed, she immediately grabbed the door handle and refused to let go. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m on my period!¡± On an impulse, Qin Youxuan blurted out without thinking.
Dan Hanjie paused, lowered his gaze to nce at her, his face full of skepticism. ¡°Really, really! Just let me go home today¡­¡± Qin Youxuan joined her hands together, pleading while making a pitiful face. ¡°I won¡¯t touch you.¡± Dan Hanjie said, softening his gaze. He gently ced her on the bed, gentler than usual, since he heard about her period. Qin Youxuan was overwhelmed by guilt. She slowly turned around, raised her head, and looked at him. ¡°Well, it would be more convenient if I can go home. I¡¯m restless in my sleep. What if I stain your bed? That would be terrible.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t give you a chance to move restlessly.¡± She knew that he liked to hold her while sleeping, but she didn¡¯t know he liked it to this extent. When she was at the Qin family¡¯s, he would even climb through the window in the middle of the night to be with her. Now, even when she falsely imed to be on her period, he still did not let her go. ¡°Dan Hanjie, even work has breaks, why every time you sleep you want to hold me? I request one day off.¡± ¡°No.¡±
His refusal left no room for negotiation. ¡°Why?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked, her face full of confusion. Why does he insist on sleeping while holding her? ¡°Because you¡¯re my antidote.¡± Dan Hanjie frowned while unbuttoning his shirt. His slender fingers looked unusually white and clean under the light. She had never seen more beautiful hands than his. ¡°Why won¡¯t you say that I am your poison, so I can poison you to death!¡± Qin Youxuan retorted angrily when she realized what he had said. As soon as she finished speaking, Dan Hanjie grabbed her arm with one hand and moved his other hand lower. ¡°You lied to me.¡± How did he guess? His eyes were very deep. Deep and unfathomable. They exuded a dim light. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t¡­¡±
¡°You wanted to poison me. How can I get poisoned if I don¡¯t touch you?¡± Dan Hanjie smirked and lowered his head. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± When dawn broke, Qin Youxuan, dragging her sore body, carefully avoided potential ambushes by the paparazzi, and got into the car. Only after driving out of the Yujing Vi area, she took a long sigh of relief. ¡°The damn Dan Hanjie, why bite on the neck of all the ces.¡± How could she go out in public like this? While driving, Qin Youxuan checked her appearance during the traffic light breaks, tugging at her cor in distress, trying to hide the marks on her neck. Such obvious traces, straightening her cor couldn¡¯t cover them. Qin Youxuan had to go back to Qin family¡¯s ce and change her clothes before she could go to work. ¡°Ah¡±
¡°Bang¡± The car in front suddenly stopped. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t brake in time and rear-ended it. Still in shock, Qin Youxuan recalled herst car ident where she injured someone. She quickly pushed the car door open. As soon as she got out of the car, she was taken aback. There was a limited-edition Rolls-Royce Phantom sports car parked in front of her, whose rear end was slightly deformed from the collision. Butpared to her car, hers seemed more like the one being hit. The front of her car was severely concave, even the hood was seriously deformed. Not to mention the car paint was totally chipped off. In short, the loss was heavy. But what¡¯s more important, was that the person was okay! Chapter 248: 248: Don’t Understand What He Is Hinting At Chapter 248: Don¡¯t Understand What He Is Hinting At She didn¡¯t want to go back to that horrendous ce, prison, anymore.
Qin Youxuan walked quickly to the driver¡¯s side of the other car, about to knock on the window, when she saw the car door slowly open. A pair of very long legs emerged first, cloaked in suit trousers. Despite this, she could still sense their solid strength as they firmly nted on the ground. A fair hand grasped the edge of the car door¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, and she couldn¡¯t help but take a few more nces. The hand appeared to be feminine, very fair, incredibly delicate¡­ But¡­
During Qin Youxuan¡¯s moment of hesitation, the person in the driver¡¯s seat had fully emerged, stopping directly in front of her. ¡°You hit my car.¡± His fluent English was delivered in an indifferent tone. Qin Youxuan stepped back, looking up at a man much taller than herself, in seeming shock as she met his silver-white eyes. Silver-white, someone actually had silver-white eyes¡­ Could they be colored contacts? After Qin Youxuan¡¯s initial shock, she carefully scrutinized these startling silver-white eyes, and the more she looked, the more she became convinced that they were not colored contacts, but truly silver irises. ¡°Don¡¯t want to admit it?¡± The man frowned, displeased by her continued silence. A white shirt paired with ck suit trousers was a simple yet elegant attire. Two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing an equally fair chest. His face was a bit pale, not rmingly so, but still far from a healthyplexion. A high-bridged nose, mesmerizing red lips, and a pair of eyes with mysterious silver-white irises¡­
And those hands which were more delicate than a woman¡¯s¡­ His gender was hard to discern. ¡°You suddenly stopped, and I couldn¡¯t brake in time. That¡¯s why I hit you, sir. The responsibility isn¡¯t entirely mine.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated slightly before recovering from her surprise, logically exining in English. ¡°So, you want me topensate?¡± The man arched an eyebrow conspicuously. ¡°You couldn¡¯t brake in time, which is your problem. You caused me to hit my forehead. I might need to go to the hospital for a check-up.¡± The man unpinned his fringe to reveal a red spot. Evidence that he had indeed been hurt in the collision. ¡°How about this ¨C you apany me to the hospital for the check-up. If everything turns out fine, you won¡¯t need topensate for the car.¡± Seeing that Qin Youxuan remained silent, the man generously made another proposal. Qin Youxuan hesitated. She recalled thest time she identally hit someone and subsequently got swindled, which made her instinctively resist his proposal. She went back to her car, took out a pen and paper, swiftly wrote down her name and contact number, and handed it to him. ¡°We are both responsible for this ident, especially since my car is more seriously damaged than yours. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯m not in a position topensate you for your vehicle¡¯s repair costs. I ept your proposal, but I apologize. I have another matter to attend to, so I won¡¯t be able to apany you to the hospital for the check-up. Here¡¯s my contact number. If there are any issues following the check-up, you can contact me.¡±
¡°If you¡¯re not considering reporting this incident to the police, then I will leave first.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the somewhat congested traffic caused by their situation, shoved the contact information into the man¡¯s hand, and turned to walk towards her own car. Just as she was about to open her car door, she heard the man¡¯s teasing voice. ¡°The same car ident, how can you treat them so differently?¡± Qin Youxuan paused, turned her head to look at him, not understanding what he was implying. ¡°Hey, beautiful girl, remember me. My name is Diwu Zexuan, we shall meet again.¡± Chapter 249: 249: It Must Be A Coincidence Chapter 249: It Must Be A Coincidence
Qin Youxuan¡¯s motion to open the car door was interrupted, just as she was about to speak, the man had already stepped into the car and started the engine to drive off. Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze flickered. What was he referring to when he said ¡®treated differently¡¯? She had only had two car idents after returning to the country. The first time was¡­ Qin Youxuan startled, quickly raised her head, but then saw only the sports car had disappeared from view. Her fingers tightened into a fist and her teeth clenched. Diwu Zexuan¡­ it couldn¡¯t be the man she had hit the first time¡­ No, it can¡¯t be.
That sentence may just have been a coincidence. She shouldn¡¯t be so sensitive. Qin Youxuan concealed her gaze, took a deep breath, and then got into her car, driving it to a nearby repair shop. She hailed a taxi and went back to the Qin Family home. ¡°Butler, don¡¯t prepare my breakfast. I¡­¡± Qin Youxuan had just started speaking when she saw Jin Chenye standing in the living room and immediately silenced herself. She paused for a few seconds before walking towards her room. As she was about to pass by Jin Chenye, she heard his deep voice, ¡°I have acquired all Qin Group¡¯s free-floating shares in the stock market.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s steps faltered, her eyes tightened as she looked up at him. Jin Chenye turned around, his gaze falling directly on the kiss mark on her neck, a hint of darkness in his eyes. ¡°Not just that, the 5% shareholding Director Lin held is now in my possession as well,¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s tone was casual, but his gaze was gradually bing grim. ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand clenched into a fist at her side as sheposed herself, lifting her head with a disdainful gaze, ¡°Jin Chenye, are you trying to iste me by forcing my shareholders to sell their shares?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jin Chenye made no attempt to hide his ambition, his expression indifferent. ¡°It took me half a day to convince Director Lin. I just met with Mr. Song. Can you guess how quickly he¡¯ll ept my terms?¡±
Qin Youxuan bit her lip, giving him a fierce look. She didn¡¯t understand, if he had done such a despicable thing, why he woulde and tell her. Did he want to see her angry, hysterical? He was wrong. She wouldn¡¯t be. Qin Youxuan suddenly became calm, hiding all her emotions, turned around and walked away. Jin Chenye stood still, watching her retreating figure, until she disappeared at the staircase, he didn¡¯t move a bit. ¡°Boss, the car is ready.¡± The assistant came in and reminded him respectfully. ¡°Speed up the process. Spare no cost. I want to be the secondrgest shareholder of the Qin Group in the shortest time!¡± Jin Chenye ordered. He didn¡¯t want to see hering back from another man again. ¡°Boss¡­¡± The assistant nced at Jin Chenye, who had already walked out, and hesitated.
For a few consecutive days, Qin Youxuan did not see Jin Chenye at the Qin Family¡¯s house. Except for thepany, she now had to prepare for Jiang Yu¡¯s death anniversary. Fortunately, Dan Hanjie was helping with the business at Qin Group, so she could focus on preparing the items needed for her mother¡¯s death anniversary. In the blink of an eye, she had lost her mother for so many years. It felt like it had just happened yesterday. Now that Jin Lan had be a living corpse, she didn¡¯t even have anyone to hate, and her mood strangely calmed down. ¡°Mom, would you be happy to see her end up like this?¡± ¡°Being so kind-hearted, you would surely tell me, ¡®When will the cycle of vengeance end?¡¯ and that I should let go.¡± ¡°But how is that possible? Jin Lan not only ruined your life, but she also ruined mine¡­¡± Chapter 250: You’ve Used This Excuse Before Chapter 250: You¡¯ve Used This Excuse Before Clutching the photo frame, Qin Youxuan gently wiped the ss surface, pouring out stream of chatters, before finally putting the frame back into the cab. As she stood up, the faint noise from beyond the courtyard reached her ears, causing her to pause. After hesitating for a good ten seconds, she stepped onto the balcony. As she went to open the French windows, a dark shadow flipped into the balcony from outside. The next second, a hand drew her into an embrace. ¡°Knowing to wee me, you deserve a reward.¡± Dan Hanjie leaned down and nted a kiss. ¡°Um!¡± Qin Youxuan, still not recovered from the shock of his sudden appearance, stared with wide eyes and started to punch his chest with her fist. ¡°What¡¯s wrong today, you look so pale?¡± Dan Hanjie took his time before finally, reluctantly letting her go, his eyebrows raised suggestively. ¡°Really?¡± As Qin Youxuan touched her own cheek, she was not eager for Dan Hanjie to know about her mother. She bit her lip, thinking for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯ve got my period.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve used that excuse before.¡± Dan Hanjie curled his lip, the dangerous hint in his half-smiling, half-mocking expression. This immediately sent a shiver down Qin Youxuan¡¯s spine. She looked sincerely at him, raising four fingers to swear, ¡°I swear, if you don¡¯t believe me you can check, it¡¯s true this time.¡± ¡°Why are your hands so cold?¡± Dan Hanjie caught her small hand, pulling her towards the bedside. His impressive frame stretched out on Qin Youxuan¡¯s bed, immediately taking up more than half the space. Qin Youxuan stared at the tiny strip of bed left, immobile for a while. ¡°Dan Hanjie, this is my bed.¡± Qin Youxuan pointed her finger, staring unhappily at the man who had usurped her space. ¡°As long as I¡¯m here, even you are mine, what¡¯s a bed?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow at her and stretched out his hand, ¡°Come here, don¡¯t make mee get you.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t move. Dan Hanjie nced at her resentful little face, curving his lips into a smile, his hands interlocked behind his head, ¡°It seems you prefer to return with me to the Yujing Vi? That makes sense, this ce is too small, it¡¯s ufortable to sleep ¡­¡± ¡°Wait, wait!¡± Qin Youxuan quickly stretched out her hand to stop him from getting up, quickly taking off her shoes and climbing onto the bed. As sheid down, she pulled the quilt over to her chest, sighing with relief, ¡°There¡¯s heavy dew at night, running around can easily catch a cold, it¡¯ste now, let¡¯s sleep.¡± The next second, she slipped into Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. Hisrge hand slid down along her waist, and reluctantly withdrew once it encountered the noticeable thickness of her panties. He adjusted her position, letting her restfortably against his chest. ¡°I seemed to have heard fighting sounds just now. Did you see anything when you came up from down there?¡± Qin Youxuan asked curiously. ¡°No.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, shaking his recently exerted wrists in silence. Leaning down to nt a kiss, ¡°If there was any noise, it must have been caused by this restless little wild cat of mine who has attracted the attention of other tomcats.¡± Was he indirectly admitting he was a tomcat? She didn¡¯t dare ask, just muttered in her heart. ¡°Dan Hanjie, it¡¯s a bit cold.¡± Sensing the cold in her body, Dan Hanjie scowled, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s an old pain, it always happens on these days of the month, I¡¯ll feel better after some sleep.¡± Period pain shouldn¡¯t be considered a big problem, almost half of females experience it. It¡¯s just that her pain was somewhat severe, every month her hands and feet would turn ice-cold, the pain nearly unbearable. Chapter 251: Just Bear With It Chapter 251: Just Bear With It As Qin Youxuan was speaking, she felt hisrge hand move to her lower abdomen. Through her thin pajamas, his warm palm clung to her. Qin Youxuan was taken aback. ¡°Does this feel better?¡± Dan Hanjie, looking down at her, moved his lips close to her ear. His voice was low and calm, yet full of concern. Qin Youxuan thought, her face must look awful, it even seemed to worry the Big Devil. ¡°Hmm.¡± Qin Youxuan nodded, her body warmed by hisrge hand. She truly felt it was more effective than a hot water bottle. ¡°Sleep now.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his arm, holding her closely. Only when she heard the steady rhythm of his breath did she gently close her eyes. After what felt like a long sleep, Qin Youxuan was jolted awake by a searing pain. She opened her eyes to see that it was still pitch ck outside. Dan Hanjie was only lightly closing his eyes, his hand was still holding her tightly. Qin Youxuan turned her head to look at him for a while, then the abdominal pain became unbearable again. She gently moved his hand away, intending to get up and drink water. As soon as she moved, his dark eyes opened. His gaze was clear, showing no signs of just having woken up. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Dan Hanjie put hisrge hand on her cheek. The cold temperature made her frown, ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the hospital.¡± ¡°No need, I¡¯m okay. Just having a bad stomachache. I¡¯ll be fine after drinking some warm water¡­¡± Qin Youxuan covered her stomach and managed to speak. Her normally charming face was now devoid of color, pale as a sheet, as if all the blood in her body had been drained. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed. He insisted, ¡°We¡¯re going to the hospital.¡± He got off the bed and reached for his jacket hanging on the rack. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m really okay.¡± Qin Youxuan quickly held his hand and swallowed, ¡°It¡¯s an old problem. Just a stomachache, it won¡¯t kill me.¡± ¡°Does this happen every time?¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, his attractive brow crinkling into a frown. He knew that women would be ufortable for a few days each month, but he didn¡¯t know it could be this bad. Looking at her now, she seemed as if she could pass out from loss of blood at any moment. It gave him an undescribable sense of panic. ¡°Hmm, the water bottle is there, just help me pour a cup of water.¡± Qin Youxuan pointed in the direction of the table. Seeing that Dan Hanjie was still motionless, intent on taking her to the hospital, she endured the pain to exin, ¡°Ever heard this phrase, period pain isn¡¯t a sickness, but it can be deadly when it hits? I¡¯ve been to the hospital before. They prescribed me all sorts of medicines. I would take a few when it bes unbearable, but I can¡¯t take them all the time. I just endure it.¡± Upon hearing this, Dan Hanjie paused. He looked at her stubborn little face, then bent down to gently lift her and ce her at the head of the bed. He propped her up with a pillow and covered her with the nket. Only then did he turn to pour the water. ¡°Western medicine should not be taken too frequently. Have you tried traditional Chinese medicine or food therapy?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, took the cup of water from his hand, took a sip, felt less pain, then started talking, ¡°I¡¯ve tried almost everything. Drinking brown sugar ginger tea could somewhat ease the pain, but I don¡¯t like the taste of ginger.¡± So, she would rather endure the pain. Qin Youxuan hung her head guiltily and silently drank her water. ¡°I¡¯ll get someone to make you ginger tea.¡± Dan Hanjie got out of bed, ready to go and arrange it. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t! Ah¡­¡± Qin Youxuan cried out in pain, her face turned even paler. She paused momentarily before quickly running up to stop his hand, panting heavily, ¡°Are you crazy? It¡¯s the middle of the night. If you walk out of my room now and ask a servant to make ginger tea for me, they surely will. But I swear, I won¡¯t die from the pain, it¡¯ll be the gossip that will kill me!¡± Chapter 252: 252: This is the Last Time Chapter 252: This is the Last Time ¡°Is being associated with me so humiliating for you?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice clearly drooped, ncing at her resistant expression, a senseless anger umted in between his eyebrows. Qin Youxuan was frightened by his words and took two steps back, her hand resting on the table. ¡°I¡¯m just considering for you, don¡¯t you dislike being involved in rumors with women¡­¡± ¡°Thank you for your consideration.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly squeezed out a sentence. His hand was already on the doorknob, and he was bent on opening the door. ¡°Knock, knock, knock-¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to speak, she heard a knock on the door from outside and shuddered. ¡°Miss, I heard a noise. Did you wake up?¡± The voice of the butler came clear from outside the door. ¡°Hmm.¡± Without considering Dan Hanjie¡¯s murderous look, Qin Youxuan immediately pulled him behind the door, pretending to have just woken up and responded. She didn¡¯t understand why the butler wasn¡¯t sleeping in the middle of the night and was knocking on her door at this hour. After some thought, she opened a crack in the door. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Qin Youxuan asked puzzledly, her eyes catching sight of the bowl of soup the butler held in his hand.
The deep brown liquid steaming, with the mixed scent of ginger and brown sugar was floating in the air. It was a bit spicy, and a bit cloying¡­ ¡°This is ginger soup that the young master ordered the kitchen to prepare. It was to be kept warm all the time, and to be sent over if there was any sound in the Miss¡¯s room. It¡¯s my shift today.¡± ¡°Miss, please take care of your health, drink this and go to sleep early. Good night.¡± The butler smiled warmly, handed the bowl of hot ginger soup to Qin Youxuan and without further questions, he turned to leave. Qin Youxuan came back to her room stupefied, still holding the ginger soup, and she didn¡¯t even notice whether she had closed the door properly or not. Her eyes were fixed gravely on the ginger soup in her hand. Scenes flitted through her mind¡­ Ever since Jin Chenye found out that ginger soup could help with her stomach aches, he connived time and again to get her to drink it. Every month, for those few days, he would prepare ginger soup ahead of time. Whenever she showed any difort, like a magician, he could bring her a bowl of hot ginger soup, regardless of where and when¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers holding the bowl tightened silently. Her throat felt ufortable. ¡°How long are you nning to stare at a bowl of ginger soup?¡± The voice resonating in the room made Qin Youxuan startle. She suddenly remembered Dan Hanjie was still there. She ced the bowl of soup nervously on the table and lifted her head. As she met his dark, evil eyes, her body tensed. The next second, she saw Dan Hanjie picked up the bowl of soup, raising it high¡­ Qin Youxuan instinctively closed her eyes, covered her ears and turned her head. After waiting for a while, she didn¡¯t hear the sound of a bowl falling on the floor. She carefully loosened her hands and squinted her eyes. Looking at Dan Hanjie who was holding the soup bowl properly and even handing it to her, she widened her eyes in disbelief.
¡°This is thest time I will let you touch the things he prepares.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy voice bounced out like frozen beans, with his enchanting eyes firmly locked onto her face. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to drink it!¡± She didn¡¯t want to drink it.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned even paler when he scared her like that. Reluctantly, she took the bowl from his hand, gave a nce at his gloomy face, her lips moved hesitantly, then silenced. She decided it was better to talk less at this point. Sipping the warm ginger soup slowly, Qin Youxuan stared unblinkingly at the man in front of her. She was worried that if his temper red, he might beat her. But after waiting for quite some time, Dan Hanjie made no move. Chapter 253: 253: Voluntarily Submitting to Him Chapter 253: Voluntarily Submitting to Him ¡°I¡¯ve finished.¡± Qin Youxuan put the empty bowl on the table, suppressing her nausea as she spoke. ¡°How does the ginger soup prepared by your old beau taste? Is it unforgettable?¡± It was just a bowl of ginger soup, and he forced her to drink it. Was it appropriate for him to make such taunting remarks? Damn it, her stomach wasn¡¯t hurting anymore, but it seemed her stomach couldn¡¯t bear it. She must have held a grudge against ginger in her previous life and was suffering the consequences in this one. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I feel awful. Can I sleep off this difort before you criticize me¡­?¡± Qin Youxuan made a bitter face and looked at him pitifully. It was a rarity that she didn¡¯t retort. She was genuinely out of energy. Dan Hanjie stared at her pale face, suppressing his anger. He walked over, picked her up, and headed to the bed.
Once snuggled into bed next to her, she nuzzledfortably into his embrace, found afortable position, and obediently fell asleep. She was already exhausted from the shock and fright and fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed. Dan Hanjie leaned on one hand, nced at her peaceful sleeping face, and a hint of a smile pulled at his lips. She looked pleasant and beautiful when sleeping, so peaceful that it made one¡¯s heart ache. He stretched out a finger and lightly ran it down her nose, causing her to scrunch her nose cutely in response. It was impossible to suppress a smile. He bent down and kissed her lips. Tasting the faint ginger vor on her lips, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze darkened. Jin Chenye knew he woulde and had people lie in wait. He was aware that he was in Qin Youxuan¡¯s room, yet he deliberately had the housekeeper bring ginger soup over¡­ ¡°What kind of cage must be designed to keep a restless cat like you contained?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was half-asleep and rolled over. She mumbled something in her sleep, oblivious to his words, and drifted back into slumber. The next day. The sun was shining brightly. Spots of light danced on the window ledge, filtering through the curtained room. Qin Youxuan had slept deeply. When she woke up, there was no one in the room.
¡°That was fast. How considerate of him to leave so quickly.¡± Qin Youxuan adjusted her nightdress and walked to the window. After confirming Dan Hanjie¡¯s absence, she returned to the room. She picked out an outfit from the wardrobe, got dressed, and headed out. It was the weekend, and she didn¡¯t have to work. She had made ns to meet Director Lin to discuss the status of Jin Chenye¡¯s acquisition of Qin Group¡¯s shares. ¡°Good morning, Miss.¡± As soon as she descended the stairs, the housekeeper respectfully greeted her. ¡°May I prepare breakfast for you?¡±
¡°No need, I¡¯ve an appointment for brunch, and it¡¯s about time for that¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was speaking, she saw Jin Chenye entering with a man. With her view obstructed by the light, she couldn¡¯t see the man¡¯s face clearly. The man was dressed in a white suit, which glowed golden in the morning sunshine, as if it was bathed in holy light. His casual and elegant demeanor, coupled with a hint of mischief, was captivating. When the man entered the living room, Qin Youxuan was stunned. It was him. That man called Diwu something¡­ Those peculiar silver eyes, she could never forget them. ¡°Hello again, beautiful girl, we surely are fated.¡± Diwu Zexuan nced at Qin Youxuan, who looked slightly startled. He generously extended his hand. Qin Youxuan lowered her head and looked at the hand in front of her, making no move to respond. She just looked at Jin Chenye with puzzlement.
Why did he bring a man home to the Qin Family residence? Chapter 254 - 254 Rude Girl Chapter 254: Rude Girl ¡°So Miss Qin is even reluctant to shake hands. It seems that I¡¯ve done something to earn her disdain.¡± Diwu Zexuan lightly chuckled, nonchntly drawing back his hand. ¡°Miss, he is the divine doctor that the young master invited to treat Mrs. Lan.¡± The housekeeper quietly reminded from the side. Qin Youxuan paused, shifting her gaze to Jin Chenye. Jin Lan has be a vegetable, and yet he refuses to give up. A divine doctor, such a young divine doctor, yet he believes. Truly a case of seeking a doctor in desperation. ¡°I have some things to take care of, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Qin Youxuan gave a nod to the housekeeper with a smile, turned around, and walked away. If he is here to save Jin Lan, then he might be a friend to her. After Qin Youxuan took a few steps forward, she felt the gaze behind her, straightened her back, and left without looking back. ¡°Mr. Diwu, do you know Xuan?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s doubt shifted his gaze onto Diwu Zexuan, he nced at him warily. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I know her, but I have encountered her. She hit my car and refused topensate. It seems she has some prejudices against me. Are all the girls from Fico City this unruly?¡± Diwu Zexuan slightly curved the corner of his lips, a sly and indecipherable twinkle in his smile. Jin Chenye paused. In his impression, Qin Youxuan wasn¡¯t a unreasonable girl, but she was indeed very stubborn. When her temper res up, no one can talk her down. As for her disdain for Diwu Zexuan, there must be something wrong with this man. ¡°My mother is still in the hospital, I will send the medical records to you as soon as possible. Once you are certain that you can wake her up, I will arrange for you to treat her.¡± Jin Chenye spoke politely. No matter how much he disliked Diwu Zexuan¡¯s tone when talking about Qin Youxuan, it¡¯s undeniable that Diwu Zexuan had quite a reputation in Southeast Asia and in the medical field as a whole. Perhaps he might be able to wake up people in a vegetative state. ¡°No rush, there are many things I need to prepare. I¡¯m not used to staying in hotels so I¡¯ll be bothering you here for a few days.¡± Diwu Zexuan took it as an act of goodwill as his silver eyes scanned the Qin family mansion. ¡°Housekeeper, prepare the guest room.¡± Jin Chenye cut to the chase and spoke directly, ¡°I have to get back to the office, I won¡¯t apany Mr. Diwu.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± ¡°Mr. Diwu, this way please.¡± The housekeeper instantly moved forward, bending gantly, ¡°I¡¯m the housekeeper of the Qin family, if you have any issues with your living arrangements or meals, you can consult me.¡± ¡°I have a question right now, not sure if it¡¯s appropriate, could you tell me which room is Miss Qin¡¯s?¡± Diwu Zexuan asked leisurely, hands in his pockets, an interesting smile pulling at the corner of his lips. ¡°Um¡­.¡± The housekeeper¡¯s steps faltered, he looked up at Diwu, and then back to Jin Chenye whose face had instantly fallen, but he dared not to respond. ¡°Never mind, if it¡¯s inconvenient, I¡¯ll ask her when shees back. Get me my luggage, I¡¯ll go to my room myself. Also, I dislike being disturbed when I¡¯m preparing medical treatments, unless it¡¯s urgent, don¡¯t let anyone into my room.¡± Diwu Zexuan took over the suitcase and headed back to his room. The next second, he closed the door. The housekeeper didn¡¯t even get a chance to introduce theyout of the guest room before he got shut out. ¡°Young master¡­¡± The housekeeper came back to Jin Chenye, feeling quite helpless. ¡°I know. Get back to your work.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The housekeeper turned around and left right away. Only when no one else was around did the assistant who had been quietly standing next to Jin Chenye lower his voice, ¡°Boss, it seems as though Diwu Zexuan is very interested in Miss Qin. We need to be cautious.¡± Chapter 255: He Walked Alone Chapter 255: He Walked Alone ¡°Thoroughly investigate his background. Furthermore, arrange someone to keep an eye on him around the clock. Notify me immediately if there¡¯s anything unusual!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickered, he said in a grave voice. ¡°How is the investigation on Meng Ziqi going?¡± Jin Chenye abruptly changed his subject, casting a nce at his assistant. ¡°I¡¯vepleted the investigation. Miss Meng¡¯s movements ever since she returned to the country have all been normal. The only anomaly was her spending records. I found some nk spaces when I looked into it. However, upon further investigation, it turned out to be a mistake on the bank¡¯s part. As of now, everything seems non-suspect.¡± ¡°Continue the investigation.¡± Jin Chenye uttered indifferently. ¡°Understood. What about Miss Meng? We manage to obtain information on Diwu Zexuan this time thanks to the considerable help from the Meng family¡­¡± ¡°Arrange a lunch appointment with Meng Ziqi for me. After I¡¯ve finished my noon tasks, I¡¯ll have lunch with her.¡± Jin Chenye, after dropping these words, turned around and left. In the tea restaurant. Qin Youxuan washed her face with disappointment. She pped her face a couple of times to regain her senses. The conversation with Director Lin didn¡¯t go well. Director Lin kept apologizing to her, admitting reluctantly to selling his shares in Qin Group, but refused to exin his reasons. Qin Youxuan knew well, Director Lin was not the kind of person who only valued benefits. She¡¯d appear pushy if she kept pressing for an answer. However, if she didn¡¯t probe further, she wouldn¡¯t have a clue about what tricks Jin Chenye yed behind her back. This feeling was indeed disturbing! ¡°Hu¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan heaved a sigh, used a couple of tissues to dry her hands, and walked out of the restroom. When she arrived at her table, she found it already empty. ¡°Are you Miss Qin?¡± A waiter greeted Qin Youxuan promptly when he saw her. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me.¡± ¡°Mr. Lin at table no. 13 had to leave due to something urgent. He asked me to pass on the message. Also, he has already paid the bill.¡± ¡°He left?¡± Qin Youxuan frowned and nced at the spot where Director Lin was seated. Even the tablecloth was flipped over from his seat, indicating he left in a hurry. Qin Youxuan felt an inexplicable sense of unease. She turned to the waiter and asked, ¡°Did he leave alone?¡± ¡°Yes, he left hurriedly after receiving a call.¡± ¡°Understood, thank you.¡± ¡°My pleasure.¡± The waiter left. Qin Youxuan stood there, hesitating for a few seconds before finally picking up her bag to leave. As she reached for the door handle, she noticed another hand had already touched it. ¡°You first¡­¡± Qin Youxuan started to speak but faltered when she caught sight of the person next to her. Her eyes narrowed. ¡°Little Xuan, I didn¡¯t expect to bump into you here, what a coincidence.¡± Meng Ziqi in a Chanel long dress looked up, was taken aback when she met Qin Youxuan¡¯s dark eyes, then quickly readjusted her expression and greeted Qin Youxuan with a smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect to see me here or thought you would see me in prison instead? That¡¯s right, after all, I¡¯m the one you single-handedly put behind bars. I almost couldn¡¯t get out. Naturally, you¡¯d be surprised to see me here.¡± Qin Youxuan replied indifferently. Her rebellious eyes instantly turned sharp. She¡¯d been so busy dealing with Jin Chenye over Qin Group that she¡¯d almost forgotten about Meng Ziqi. If it weren¡¯t for Meng Ziqi, she wouldn¡¯t have found herself defenseless in the murder case. She nearly went from being a victim to a murder suspect. Each time Qin Youxuan thought about how Meng Ziqi could plot against her so despicably just for Jin Chenye, she couldn¡¯t help grinding her teeth in hatred. She honestly didn¡¯t know how Meng Ziqi managed to be so two-faced. Clearly, she set her up with false testimony, yet she can still greet her with a smile. Chapter 256: 256: Don’t reject what is willingly given. Chapter 256: Don¡¯t reject what is willingly given. ¡°Xuan, is there any misunderstanding between us, as you know, I have never intended to hurt you¡­¡± ¡°Of course, you never intended to hurt me, you just wish me to disappear from your life, so that no one threatens your pursuit of the man you love. But Meng Ziqi, how could you sleep at night when you¡¯ve risen to power over others¡¯ suffering?¡± Qin Youxuan hated such hypocrisy to the core. The word ¡®friendship¡¯ is so sacred. Yet, in Meng Ziqi, it was utterly corrupted. ¡°Xuan, I know the false testimony is my fault. But I was under pressure¡­ I couldn¡¯t bear to upset Ye over his mother¡¯s issue. His mother had turned into a vegetable, how could I point her out as a murderer, I just couldn¡¯t say it.¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s tears came rushing as she spoke. She grasped Qin Youxuan¡¯s arm flustered. ¡°So, I should be the one to suffer and be Jin Lan¡¯s scapegoat? Or is it that you, Meng Ziqi, are so spiteful of me that you wish me gone. Who knows?¡± Qin Youxuan sneered. The art of acting had be second nature to Meng Ziqi, who loved to treat life as a stage y. But not everyone enjoyed acting along with her. Qin Youxuan yanked her hand away and left the teahouse through the ss door. Just as she was about to hail a cab, a figure rushed towards her.
The image of being brutally shoved onto the road by Jin Lan shed before her eyes, and Qin Youxuan recoiled swiftly. However, Meng Ziqi grabbed hold of her hand, cing it on her face, ¡°Xuan, I know I have wronged you, it¡¯s my mistake. If you¡¯re angry, you can p me as long as it can appease your anger, I¡­¡± ¡°p¡± Before Meng Ziqi could finish, Qin Youxuan swung and pped her fiercely across the face. The force was enough to make Meng Ziqi stagger back a few steps. Holding her face, she looked at Qin Youxuan, stunned. ¡°Well, isn¡¯t it what you asked for? Didn¡¯t you offer your face? I¡¯m not a fool to refuse.¡± Qin Youxuan advanced step by step, each move seemed to crush Meng Ziqi¡¯s heart. Her defiant eyes were filled with iciness, and her entire aura turned cold. A shiver ran down Meng Ziqi¡¯s spine. ¡°I guess what you¡¯re thinking. There¡¯s no need to pretend when you¡¯re around me, Meng Ziqi. I don¡¯t care how you try to win Jin Chenye over, but if you¡¯re thinking of using me as a stepping-stone again, next time it won¡¯t be as simple as a p!¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed her wrist and yanked towards herself, ¡°Weren¡¯t you very eloquent? Why are you lost for words now?¡± ¡°Xuan¡­¡± ¡°¡®Xuan¡¯ in your mouth? You calling me by that nickname makes me sick! It¡¯s fine to fight for your own happiness, but don¡¯t push it too far at the expense of others¡¯ well-being, watch your step!¡± Qin Youxuan forcefully pushed her hand away, turned around, ¡°How I wish, I had never considered you a friend.¡± She walked away, not looking back. Leaving behind a stunned Meng Ziqi, she stared at the retreating figure of Qin Youxuan. It took her a long while to collect herself, still holding her face in shock¡­ The words she had intended to say to plead Qin Youxuan not let Dan Hanjie retaliate against the Meng family, shepletely forgot. ¡°Butler, I¡¯ve no appetite. Don¡¯t bother with lunch for me, I¡¯m going to rest.¡± Qin Youxuan, took off her shoes and walked into the living room. She put her bag aside and poured herself a ss of water. Only after downing it in one gulp, she finally felt a bit better.
pping someone during her period was quite demanding, her palm was still feeling numb. Chapter 257: 257: What a Freak Chapter 257: What a Freak Because of the fuss, the stomachache that finally subsided started to rage once more. Right now, she only wanted to crawl back into bed and hibernate¡­ ¡°The housekeeper has gone out to purchase medicine, but I don¡¯t mind rying your message.¡± Anguid male voice suddenly sounded, the figure on the sofa shifted. Diwu Zexuan straightened his crossed legs, rising from the sofa. He nced at the stunned Qin Youxuan and chuckled sarcastically, ¡°You always seem so shocked to see me. We just met earlier this morning, how could you forget so quickly, or are you worried about me asking for the car repair money?¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the bustling servants of the Qin family. Nobody seemed surprised by the appearance of Diwu Zexuan. Unconsciously worried, she asked, ¡°Why are you in my house?¡± ¡°The Qin family hired me for treatment. I¡¯m not used to living in hotels, so of course, I stay here.¡± Diwu Zexuan walked from the front of the sofa to Qin Youxuan and stared down at her, ¡°You haven¡¯t answered my question. Why are you avoiding me?¡± ¡°Is it really because you¡¯re concerned about the car repairpensation?¡±
¡°As I¡¯ve already said, both parties were at fault in that ident. I don¡¯t believe I should pay for your car repairs. If you hadn¡¯t suddenly braked in the middle of the road, I wouldn¡¯t have¡­¡± ¡°OK! Let¡¯s just say that was an ident. But what about the previous car ident, was that an ident too?¡± ¡°What previous one? What are you trying to say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze changed instantly. She stepped back, her hands gripping her dress nervously. She¡¯d had two minor car idents since returning to the country. After the first one, she¡¯d lost her most precious purity. She thought that episode was behind her now, but the man in front of her seemed to be prodding her to relive those memories. Who exactly was he? ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous. I¡¯m just curious. Are you usually this careless when you drive, constantly bumping into people?¡± The words got stuck in Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat. Stared at by him, she couldn¡¯t utter a word. Subconsciously, she turned around and walked upstairs. Entering her room, she firmly shut the door. Her small body curled up in the bed. She dragged the quilt over her, covering herself from head to toe. After thinking about it, she abruptly sat up on the bed. It¡¯s not right. She can¡¯t be afraid. Qin Youxuan quickly rushed out of the room and ran downstairs. She only saw that Diwu Zexuan, who had been sitting in the living room just now, was gone. The housekeeper, who had gone out to buy medicine, had returned. Seeing Qin Youxuan heading into the guest room, he quickly stopped her. ¡°Miss, Mr. Diwu told me that when he¡¯s preparing the medicine, he doesn¡¯t want any disturbances. Even the herbs are left by the window for him to take when he needs them.¡±
What a weirdo. Such a strange man, if she¡¯d met him before, she certainly wouldn¡¯t forget. It definitely wasn¡¯t him. Absolutely not.
Qin Youxuan clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth to reassure herself. ¡°Miss, the florist just called. The flowers you ordered for Madam have arrived¡­¡± ¡°I know. I¡¯ll go over there now.¡± Qin Youxuan cut off the housekeeper and rushed away as if escaping. ¡°¡­She could pick up the flowers tomorrow. There¡¯s no need for Miss to be so hasty.¡± He stared at her retreating figure, not speaking until she was out of sight. Dan Group. CEO¡¯s office. ¡°Knock knock¡± Yao knocked respectfully before entering, ¡°Mr. Jie, we just received news that Diwu Zexuan has arrived in Fico City.¡± ¡°Who did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie paused, lifting his head from the desk. His charming eyes shed as he looked at Yao. Chapter 258: 258: Have You Seen Him? Chapter 258: Have You Seen Him? ¡°Diwu Zexuan was invited by Jin Chenye to treat Jin Lan. I checked; he now lives in the Qin house¡­¡± Yao cautiously reported. ¡°Smack¨C¡± Dan Hanjie pped the pen onto the desk with one fell swoop and forcefully stood up, ¡°Cancel everything for today.¡± He picked up his suit from the back of the chair and was gone before you knew it. ¡°I¡¯ll take this bunch, put the champagne roses and baby¡¯s breath together for me too. I want this right now.¡± Qin Youxuan pointed to the flowers she had carefully chosen and instructed the seller nearby. ¡°Alright, miss, please wait a moment.¡± ¡°Buzz buzz¨C¡± It took Qin Youxuan a moment to realize her phone was ringing. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Where are you now?¡±
¡°At the florist. I don¡¯t want to use a wreath for my mom¡¯s memorial, so I ordered fresh flowers.¡± Qin Youxuan responded truthfully. ¡°Address.¡± ¡°¡­What¡¯s wrong?¡± Sensing his unusual tone, Qin Youxuan timidly posed the question. ¡°I said, give me the address.¡± ¡°It¡¯s 98 Baixiang Street. Dan Hanjie, what happened, you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, pulling away her phone to find that the call had already been disconnected. ¡°Miss, your flowers are ready. Would you like to take all of these with you for tomorrow, or shall we deliver them a littleter?¡± The salesperson approached with the flower bouquets in hand. ¡°Just hold them for me. I have a friending, so I¡¯ll wait.¡± Qin Youxuan tightened her hold onto her phone and looked toward the shop entrance. No matter how she thought about it, she couldn¡¯t figure out why Dan Hanjie called her in such a rush. And he didn¡¯t even fully exin before hanging up. ¡°Miss Qin, you can sit in our lounge and have a cup of coffee.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan followed the salesperson to the lounge. She hadn¡¯t finished her coffee when a luxurious sports car smoothly parked in front of the flower shop. Before the car coulde to a full stop, a grand figure leaped from the driver¡¯s seat. Marching with firm steps towards the flower shop. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m over here.¡± Qin Youxuan quickly stood up and waved at him. She grabbed her bag and hurriedly walked towards him. As soon as she reached the store¡¯s entrance, he strode in. His muscr arm circled around her, pulling her into a tight embrace. Squeezing her as if he wanted to strangle her¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, I can¡¯t breathe.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll help you.¡± As soon as Dan Hanjie finished speaking, he lowered his head and took her lips in his. ¡°Uh!¡± Qin Youxuan was astonished, eyes wide open. That¡¯s not what she meant¡­ And there were so many people in the flower shop, oh no, her reputation¡­
After a moment, Dan Hanjie finally ended the kiss. Whispering against her ear with a seductive breath, ¡°Can you breathe now?¡± ¡°Have you chosen the flowers?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her head, too embarrassed to ask the salesperson for the flowers. She tried to pull Dan Hanjie away. Dan Hanjie nced at her, took the flowers from the salesperson, grabbed her hand and led her out of the store. It wasn¡¯t until they had left Baixiang Street in his car, that Qin Youxuan dared to lift her head. ¡°Why did youe?¡± ¡°Whish¡± The sports car screeched to a halt, perfectly parked by the roadside. Qin Youxuan pitched forward, surprised at the sudden drop in his expression. Her cat-like eyes blinked in astonishment. ¡°You¡¯ve seen him?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were icy, his simple question somehow came across as intimidating.
Qin Youxuan froze. Which ¡®him¡¯? Chapter 259: 259: Her First Man Chapter 259: Her First Man ¡°So you know I ran into Meng Ziqi?¡± Qin Youxuan pursed her lips, ¡°I admit, Iid my hands on her. But she was the one who provoked me first. I couldn¡¯t stand her pretentiousness, and pped her in anger. If you want to me me, go ahead, I stand by what I did.¡± After Qin Youxuan finished, she nced at Dan Hanjie, only to find his eyes were growing even more profound. For some reason, she felt a chill. Could it be that he was not talking about Meng Ziqi? Then who? ¡°Dodging the topic, you¡¯re getting smarter.¡± Dan Hanjie reached out and gripped her petite chin, forcing Qin Youxuan to look up at him. Meeting his cold gaze, Qin Youxuan¡¯s breath hitched, her chest felt like a massive stone was pressing down, making it hard to breathe. She bit her lip, ¡°Dan Hanjie can¡¯t you just ask whatever you want to ask? I can¡¯t guess what you¡¯re thinking.¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, cocked his bewitchingly attractive face, and took a quick nce at Qin Youxuan¡¯s perplexed little face. After making sure that there were no signs of lies in her eyes, he finally let go. Barely opening his lips, he squeezed out a few words, ¡°Diwu Zexuan.¡±
¡°Oh, you mean him¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan had a sudden realization. ¡°He is the divine doctor that Jin Chenye invited. He imed that he could help those in a vegetative state regain consciousness. I don¡¯t believe him but he is currently living in the Qin family house¡­ Why would you ask about him?¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, you came here suddenly looking for me, is it because of Diwu Zexuan? Do you know him as well?¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head, looking at Dan Hanjie with a somewhat surprised expression. ¡°No.¡± Dan Hanjie responded vaguely, and seeing the suspicion in her gaze, his seductive eyes tightened a bit, he added, ¡°I¡¯ve just heard of him.¡± As he finished, he kept his eyes fixed tightly on Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression, as though fearing any trace of emotional changes on her face. ¡°You better not meet him, he¡¯s a very annoying man.¡± Qin Youxuan responded without even thinking. She pouted her mouth, recalling the inexplicable conversations she had with Diwu Zexuan, she felt a fierce aversion to him. ¡°Have you met him? What did he say to you?¡± ¡°Nothing important, just some trivial topics. The first day he came to Fico City, I identally rear-ended his car. But let me be clear, he was the one who broke the traffic rules first, he suddenly braked and I didn¡¯t react in time, so it¡¯s not a problem with my driving skills, he is the one to me.¡± Qin Youxuan said, exasperated. She still found that car ident odd when thinking about it now. Who in their right mind would suddenly stop their car on the road? Isn¡¯t that just asking to get hit? Perhaps he did it on purpose. But she couldn¡¯t figure out why he would want to purposely get hit¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyebrows lightly furrowed. ¡°You thought of something?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes turned fierce. ¡°No, nothing¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, and replied nervously. After thinking a bit, she lifted her head, ¡°Dan Hanjie, there¡¯s something I want to talk to you about. It¡¯s about a car ident I had aftering back to the country, can you help me look into it?¡± ¡°What ident?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, he asked nonchntly. ¡°It¡¯s like this. The day I returned to the country, I had a fight with Jin Lan and then went out driving by myself. But because I was unfamiliar with the roads, I hit a man at an intersection. I suspect¡­ I suspect that man was¡­ Diwu Zexuan.¡±
Qin Youxuan bit her lip in annoyance. If it really was him, it would exin why Diwu Zexuan kept bringing up the ident in front of her. He even repeatedly emphasized her previous ident. That matter, she thought no one else would ever know about it.
But now, if it really was Diwu Zexuan, then would this mean, her first man was¡­ Chapter 260: 260: The More I Think, the More Something Seems Wrong Chapter 260: The More I Think, the More Something Seems Wrong Qin Youxuan shivered all over, turning her head to look at Dan Hanjie in the driver seat. She nervously swallowed her saliva. ¡°What are you afraid of?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze faltered, his brows knitted together, ncing at Qin Youxuan. Noticing Qin Youxuan sitting proper and tense, he undid his seatbelt, moved across the vacant space between the seats and leaned towards her face. A smile danced in his devilish eyes as he casually curled his lips, ¡°I can even take the me for murder for you, it¡¯s just a car ident, why are you so nervous?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± She was takenpletely off guard, how could she not be nervous? Qin Youxuan almost blurted out, but she managed to hold it in at thest moment. Dan Hanjie knew that she wasn¡¯t a virgin, but he didn¡¯t know who she lost her virginity to. urately speaking, she herself didn¡¯t know either. He never even bothered to ask. Qin Youxuan thought, he probably believed that there was no need to delve into the past.
But if it was indeed Diwu Zexuan, and now the man has reappeared, she wasn¡¯t sure if Dan Hanjie would strangle him to death. Forget it, better not to say anything. Life is indeed precious. Qin Youxuan touched her neck, suppressing the words on the tip of her tongue. ¡°I just want to know if the person I hit was him, he keeps talking to me about the ident in a roundabout way¡­¡± Qin Youxuan carefully chose her words. ¡°It was not him.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°I said, the person you hit was not him.¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his head, his nose almost touching hers, his lips parting for his hushed words. ¡°How do you know?¡± Because the person you hit was me, you fool. But he was not stupid enough to admit that he forcefully took her virginity. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze shed; he reached out, picked her up and repositioned himself back in the driver seat, with Qin Youxuan now sitting on hisp. ¡°When I say it wasn¡¯t him, it wasn¡¯t. Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice dropped, his devilish eyes shed with danger. Her hair stood on end from his stare. She nodded hurriedly, ¡°Yes, I trust you.¡± How could she dare to not believe him¡­ ¡°Stay away from him.¡± Dan Hanjie ordered again.
¡°Why should I?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes. Since it wasn¡¯t Diwu Zexuan, she didn¡¯t feel scared anymore. Now that Diwu Zexuan was living in her house, there was no way for her to avoid him. ¡°Dan Hanjie, are you really sure that the person I hit during my car ident was not Diwu Zexuan?¡± Qin Youxuan asked again, still unsatisfied.
The more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed. At that time, she had not met Dan Hanjie yet. How would he know about her past incident¡­ Was he lying to her? ¡°Just because I don¡¯t know you, doesn¡¯t mean I don¡¯t care about Diwu Zexuan¡¯s movements. At that time, he was in Europe attending a medical conference, and it was impossible for him to be in Fico City. Are you satisfied now?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s words were cold. Each word was like an icicle, piercingly cold. ¡°Satisfied, I¡¯m always very satisfied with you, I just casually brought it up, really, I was just asking, haha.¡± The smile on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face was about to freeze in ce for fear that he would lose his temper and use his Iron Sand Palm on her. ¡°Do you like champagne roses?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze fell on the bouquet of flowers in the back seat, and he spoke softly. ¡°Not really, it¡¯s just that the champagne roses in the flower shop today were particrly beautiful, so I bought a bunch to put in my room.¡± Qin Youxuan replied without thinking. ¡°What about that one?¡± ¡°Which one?¡± The conversation turned too fast, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t keep up. Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t speak again, he just stared at her lower body, a deep look in his eyes.
Chapter 261: 261: Tell Me If You’re Uncomfortable Chapter 261: Tell Me If You¡¯re Ufortable ¡°No, no, it¡¯s not so soon, it will take a few more days.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned red, and she buried herself into his chest. Animal. He¡¯s got one thing on his mind all day long. As she was muttering to herself, arge hand was ced on her stomach, the broad palm radiating warmth. Qin Youxuan was taken aback. ¡°If you feel ufortable, tell me, I¡¯ll arrange a doctor to check on you.¡± Qin Youxuan was moved, was he asking about her period because he was worried? Qin Youxuan tightened her grip on his shirt, nestled her head in his chest and allowed him to hold her, motionless. His warm embrace was endearing, and sleepiness suddenly washed over her. ¡°If you want to sleep, sleep. I¡¯ll stay with you today.¡±
¡°Okay¡­¡± Qin Youxuan fell asleep straight away, forgetting even to feign asking why he wasn¡¯t working today. When she woke up, Dan Hanjie was gone. And she was¡­ In her bedroom. When did shee back? Was it Dan Hanjie who carried her here? It must have been. What a disaster¡­ Qin Youxuan scrambled from the bed, checked her clothes to make sure they were clean, then rushed out of the room and down the stairs. ¡°Butler, the person who brought me back earlier, where is he?¡± ¡°What person?¡± The butler was taken aback, ¡°Miss, didn¡¯t youe back by yourself?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t have any visitors today. Who are you talking about?¡± The butler was utterly confused. Could it be that the incident with Dan Hanjie going to the flower shop was just a dream she had? Impossible. No dream is as clear and vivid as that, so realistic. He must have silently brought her back here. ¡°We-, never mind, I guess I slept too heavily and just woke up, I will go back to sleep, pretend I didn¡¯t ask.¡± Qin Youxuan waved her hand, turned around and prepared to head back to her room.
When she got to the stairway, she remembered something and turned around, ¡°Is Diwu Zexuan in the guest room?¡± ¡°Mr. Diwu received a call and went out for a while, he hasn¡¯te back yet.¡± ¡°He isn¡¯t here¡­¡± Qin Youxuan whispered,ing back to her senses, ¡°Ok, I understand, you can go back to work.¡±
Yujing Vi. Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure stood in the spacious living room, his hands tied behind his back, standing in front of arge European painting. The colossal painting was brimming with vibrant colors, outlining a three-dimensional space. At first nce, it looked colorful, but a closer look revealed a darkness lurking behind the colors. Dark and bottomless. Hearing movement behind him, Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, but he remained still. Before long, Diwu Zexuan was brought into the living room, tightly bound. Even his mouth was sealed with tape. His white suit, now rumpled, hung on his body like pickles, truly a sight for sore eyes. A pair of eerie silver eyes ncing at Dan Hanjie standing in front of the painting, widened in surprise, attempting to speak. ¡°Untie him.¡± Dan Hanjie finally turned around, nonchntly casting a look at the disheveled Diwu Zexuan, his lips curved into a smirk, and a slight, chilling smile ying at the corners of his mouth. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yao nodded respectfully, instructing his men to untie Diwu Zexuan. ¡°Yao, how dare you tie me up when I wasn¡¯t looking, I¡­¡± Just as Diwu Zexuan began to protest, he noticed a dark shadow approaching his face. He tried to dodge, but it was toote.
Chapter 262: 262: Stay Away From Her Chapter 262: Stay Away From Her ¡°Bang¡± He was hit hard, knocked back onto the couch. The force was so great he could barely straighten up, his whole face was numb. ¡°Jie, have you gone mad?¡± Diwu Zexuan came to his senses, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Dan Hanjie. Tasting the blood in his mouth, he wiped away the trickling blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up from the couch. He brushed his clothing, looking up curiously. ¡°Stay away from her a bit more.¡± Every word from Dan Hanjie was said concisely, his voice strained. Diwu Zexuan was taken aback and his demonic pupils narrowed, ¡°Qin Youxuan? She is quite beautiful, especially those eyes¡­¡± As soon as Diwu Zexuan¡¯s voice fell, he felt a gust of cold winding towards him, immediately alert, he did a flip and dodged behind the sofa.
Just as he thought he had narrowly escaped, he saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s fist close to his face. ¡°I haven¡¯t touched her, not even a single finger!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s fist stopped less than a centimeter away from his nose. His ck pupils were filled with a strong murderous intent. Had his words note out swiftly enough, his nose would have been broken by that punch. That was close¡­ Diwu Zexuan took a deep breath, stretched out two fingers to move Dan Hanjie¡¯s punch away, and swallowed his saliva. ¡°I generally don¡¯t interfere in your affairs, but don¡¯t get close to those you shouldn¡¯t, or else I won¡¯t mind sending something nice to yourb.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled back his hand and walked in front of the couch and sat down. Lifting his hand, Yao immediately offered a cigarette and lit it. Dan Hanjie took a puff, producing circles of blue smoke. Misty, enchanting. ¡°I hear our Jie, who typically doesn¡¯t mix with women, has found a girlfriend. I just came to see, did you need to attack me so aggressively?¡± Diwu Zexuan nced at the cold-faced Dan Hanjie resentfully, pressing his cheek that had been punched. It was so painful he sucked in a cold breath. ¡°Did you specificallye to watch the drama?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, reflecting a dangerous light. ¡°Of course not, I came to check on you.¡± Diwu Zexuan moved closer to Dan Hanjie, his devilish handsome face showing a hint of amusement, ¡°Jie, I discovered a little secret while staying at the Qin Family, it has to do with your woman.¡± Dan Hanjie paused and quickly put out his cigarette on the table. His fists clenched with a cracking sound. ¡°I¡­I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± In the blink of an eye, Diwu Zexuan disappeared, hiding behind Yao, ¡°I came to Fico City to perform a routine checkup for you. It has been some time since you returned from America. I need yourtest medical report. Checking on your woman was just a side trip.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±
¡°You are fine now, who knows about the future.¡± On matters of medical health, people usually heeded Diwu Zexuan¡¯s advice. ¡°I said I¡¯m fine.¡± Dan Hanjiezily looked up, giving him an unconcerned nce, warning him not to talk nonsense. Alright then, he forgot to mention this. He is fearless.
¡°What about Jin Lan?¡± ¡°You finally asked this, are you going to praise me? Go ahead, go ahead!¡± Diwu Zexuan lifted his head in an arrogant and cute manner. Jin Lan was the biggest obstacle between Jin Chenye and Qin Youxuan. It was better for her to be alive than dead. Dan Hanjie surely knew this aspect. However, reviving aa patient was not something that could be casually achieved. But with Diwu Zexuan, the chances of sess were higher. Chapter 263: 263 Mind Your Own Business Chapter 263: Mind Your Own Business This was the capital of his arrogance. ¡°Who you choose for your experiments is your business, but stay as far away from mine as possible. Give her any more hints she shouldn¡¯t receive, and I guarantee yourb will be blown to smithereens,¡± Dan Hanjie said indifferently, every word brimming with possessiveness. He saw the flicker of interest in Diwu Zexuan¡¯s eyes, a man¡¯s interest in a woman, no matter what its nature, he wouldn¡¯t allow. ¡°Pretty ruthless.¡± But his intuition was also prickling. He was able to tell from Diwu Zexuan¡¯s nce that he wanted to use Jin Lan as an experimental subject. Jin Chenye had assumed he was trying to curry favor with the Meng family, oblivious to the fact he didn¡¯t even regard the Thai king highly, let alone the Meng family. If not for his interest in Jin Lan¡¯s condition and the presence of someone he wanted to see in Fico City, Diwu Zexuan would not have been so easily persuaded to make an appearance. Of course, his biggest guilty pleasure was gossip. Diwu Zexuan shrugged, ¡°Jie, I heard Bai Wei has been found. She¡¯s alive but traumatized, what¡¯s your n? I can help with her physical ailments, but when ites to her mental ones, I¡¯m helpless.¡± ¡°Mind your own business. Any more noise, and I won¡¯t mind using your medicine to poison you to muteness.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was low, heavily displeased. He stood up from the couch and paced towards the door.
When he reached the door, he paused, ¡°Find your own hotel room. Let me see you within three meters of her again, and I¡¯ll cripple you.¡± ¡°Jie, your medical report¡­¡± Diwu Zexuan watched as Hanjie strolled away, lost for words. ¡°Ever since he met Miss Qin, Mr. Jie hasn¡¯t had to rely on sleeping pills in a long time,¡± Yao, standing next to Diwu Zexuan, reminded him out of the blue. Diwu Zexuan was taken aback, turning to Yao, ¡°Are you saying Qin Youxuan is like Bai Wei?¡± ¡°Simr, but also different. The nuance is only clear to Mr. Jie himself. I don¡¯t dare to specte,¡± Yao cautiously answered, ¡°Mr. Jie doesn¡¯t like any man getting close to Miss Qin. If you don¡¯t want to provoke Mr. Jie, Mr. Zexian, it¡¯s best if you leave the Qin Family as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Any man, including you?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Diwu Zexuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, his silvery irises deep and inscrutable. Diwu Zexuan disappeared from the Qin Family home. Qin Youxuan learnt about this from the butler. She expressed a moment¡¯s surprise before heading towards the guest room. Opening the door, she found it waspletely empty. Everything had been tidied away, it looked like no one had ever lived there. ¡°He¡¯s gone?¡± Does it mean there¡¯s no hope for Jin Lan passed away? Looking back at the butler, Qin Youxuan was disheartened.
She had just confirmed that the man she bumped into for the first time was not Diwu Zexuan, and before she even had time to ask what those cryptic words meant, he had left. His timing was impable. ¡°Mr. Diwu went out for a bit and then packed his stuff to go to a hotel. I don¡¯t know what happened,¡± the butler shared, looking confused, his gaze falling on the empty room. He had been a butler at the Qin Family for most of his life, and he had nevere across such a strange guest before.
¡°You¡¯re saying he¡¯s just gone to stay at a hotel, not that there¡¯s no hope for Jin Lan?¡± Qin Youxuan was startled. He has yet to give up, could he really awaken a vegetative patient? ¡°Mr. Diwu hasn¡¯t started treating Mrs. Lan yet, he took her medical records and left. The young master didn¡¯t stop him. As for anything else, I¡¯m not sure,¡± the butler shook his head. ¡°This Diwu Zexuan, is he a really good doctor?¡± Qin Youxuan furrowed her brows. A man who even caught the attention of Dan Hanjie, she mused, was certainly no ordinary man. Chapter 264: 264: You’re Late Today Chapter 264: You¡¯re Late Today
¡°Allegedly, he is a renowned doctor in Southeast Asia, a recipient of numerous international medical awards. Besides, he is supposedly the heir to a famous European financial consortium. Sounds esteemed, but whether these rumors are true or not, we simply do not know,¡± The butler respectfully replied, nced at Qin Youxuan and added, ¡°Actually, some of these might be exaggerations. However, his medical expertise is beyond doubt. Master really cares about Mrs. Lan, and if Diwu Zexuan truly excels in medicine, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to move heaven and earth to find him.¡± ¡°I heard Diwu Zexuan¡¯s consultation fee scares people away. He can¡¯t be hired without paying a hefty sum,¡± the butler sighed. ¡°Is there truly someone out there who can wake someone up from a vegetative state?¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her lips together, her attitude skeptical. If someone medically recognized as vegetative could wake up, that would certainly be terrifying. But then again, she didn¡¯t really care whether Jin Lan lived or died.
Even if Jin Lan did get treated sessfully by Diwu Zexuan, she wouldn¡¯t escape the sanctions of thew. ¡°I am visiting the cemetery tomorrow. I probably won¡¯t be able to make it to the office. I haven¡¯t seen my father for a while. If he asks about me, could you please let him know for me?¡± ¡°Yes, Miss. Even if I don¡¯t mention it, Master would already be aware,¡± responded the butler. ¡°He may not remember.¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed, and she turned and went back into her room. Maybe it was due to the difort of her period or the fact that Jiang Yu¡¯s death anniversary was the next day, her mood was affected. She felt a heaviness in her chest. She had dinner and went to bed early. In the middle of the night, she found herself embraced by a warm chest. Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened, but she rxed after recognizing the familiar scent. Her petite body nestled into his embrace, murmuring, ¡°You camete today¡­¡± ¡°Busy. Did you miss me?¡± Dan Hanjie gently pinched her cheeks flushed from the stuffy quilts, then contentedly closed his eyes, holding her closely. Qin Youxuan woke up early the next morning. As she opened her eyes and was about to get up, she realized she was still tightly held. She hesitated.
Looking up, she saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s devilishly handsome face. His perfect features were extraordinarily deep. His seductive eyes lightly closed in sleep, long eyshes resting on his eyelids, devoid of any malice. This version of him, aside from his good looks, had an indescribable sense of loneliness that stirredpassion in her. Just as Qin Youxuan furrowed her brows, she sensed the hand around her waist tightening. The next moment, she found herself looking into a pair of deep ck eyes. ¡°So, you like to stare at me while I¡¯m sleeping. Are you satisfied?¡± Dan Hanjie asked, his lips turned up in a mischievous smirk, his tonezy, slightlycent. ¡°¡­Who¡¯s looking at you? I was just curious, why haven¡¯t you left yet?¡± As she said this, Qin Youxuan wriggled out from his embrace. Her petite figure got off the bed and walked to the window, pulling the curtain open. The morning light flooded in from the window, illuminating the room. ¡°It¡¯s already seven o¡¯clock. Aren¡¯t you going to the office today?¡± She looked at him, puzzled. He was usually gone by this time. It felt strange, him still lingering in her bed. ¡°I am apanying you today,¡± Dan Hanjie casually responded as he lounged on the bed, his long legs crossed, looking at her sideways. Qin Youxuan was taken aback, she then lowered her gaze and fiddled with her fingers, saying hesitantly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this. I¡¯ve been used to visiting my mother¡¯s grave alone all these years. It doesn¡¯t make me sad anymore.¡±
Chapter 265: 265: How Many More Days to Tolerate Chapter 265: How Many More Days to Tolerate ¡°I asked Yao to park the car outside. Breakfast is ready. Change your clothes, eat in the car, I will apany you,¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t move, his eyebrows slightly raised. His indifferent tone sounded like he was issuing an order.
His deep voice seemed to bewitch her, making Qin Youxuan have an indescribable emotional sensation that prated her body. Despite being in charge of such arge group, he was still willing to spare time to apany her to pay respects to her mother¡­ For so many years, ever since she became aware of life, she has been the only one to visit her mother at this time every year. She wasn¡¯t sure if Qin Mo would visit and she didn¡¯t want to know. After getting used to having no expectations, she also got used to being alone. Yet, he forcefully entered her life, leaving his mark on her forcefully and dominantly.
¡°I¡¯ll go change,¡± she said. Qin Youxuan obediently nodded, took a ck and white long skirt and went into the bathroom. When she came out in her new clothes, the man who had just been napping on her bed had already tidied up, donning a slim-fitting ck suit that made him look incredibly handsome. His delicate features seemed perfectly sculpted by God, his tantalizing eyes shimmering with concealed nobility and power¡­ Dan Hanjie, sensing someone behind him, turned from his reflection in the mirror and cast a sidelong nce at her. The hand tying his tie paused and let go altogether. His dark eyes were locked on Qin Youxuan. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare wait for him to speak. She took the initiative to step forward and stood on her tiptoes to help him tie his tie. The two were so close that she could even smell his scent. ¡°Done¡­,¡± she said. The minute Qin Youxuan spoke, her petite body was pressed hard into his chest. His iron-like arm tightly wrapped around her waist, not allowing her to retreat.
¡°Dan Hanjie, it hurts!¡± Qin Youxuan pushed at his chest,ining indignantly. ¡°When does this end? You¡¯re a trial, you little wildcat,¡± Dan Hanjie grinded his teeth. ¡°¡­¡± Still obsessing over this¡­ She couldn¡¯t control when her period ends. ¡°Let¡¯s go. If we don¡¯t, I¡¯m afraid I might lose it and go to war with you here and now!¡± Qin Youxuan was dragged out of the Qin family mansion by him. She didn¡¯t even have time to resist before she was bundled into the car. The backseat of the car had all the items required for paying respects, including the flowers she had ordered earlier. They formed a beautiful bouquet on the back seat. Most importantly, why did they not encounter anyone during their departure from the Qin family ce? ¡°How did you know there would be no one at the Qin¡¯s at this time?¡± Qin Youxuan suspiciously looked at Dan Hanjie.
What else had he done? ¡°Just a fortunate guess,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips stretched into a faint smirk. His imposing gaze flickered momentarily but he had no intentions of letting Qin Youxuan know he had sent people to the Qin family ce. Once in the car, Yao moved the flowers to the trunk, and Qin Youxuan was pulled into his embrace. ¡°Drive.¡± Dan Hanjie rested his chin on her shoulder, smelling her scent and closed his eyes, pretending to sleep. ¡°The Qin Family¡¯s cemetery is quite remote, and it takes quite some time to go there and back. Are you sure you have time to apany me?¡± Qin Youxuan, who was being held by him and hardly dared to move, confirmed again before they left. ¡°You¡¯re too wordy.¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Oh well, he¡¯s the boss, what he says goes. Throughout the journey, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t say a word. The closer they got to her mother¡¯s grave, the more painfully the past reyed in her mind. Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened slightly.
¡°It¡¯s all in the past,¡± Dan Hanjie opened one eye slightly and looked at the person in his arms. Chapter 266: 266 Who would arrive earlier than her? Chapter 266: Who would arrive earlier than her? ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan did not expect him to suddenly speak, and she stood stunned for a moment. Then she nodded, pointing to her small finger, ¡°I was just missing my mom¡­¡± ¡°Think of her as much as you want today, because the only person you¡¯ll be able to think of from now on is me.¡± ¡°Wishful thinking, who wants to think of you!¡± Qin Youxuan pointed a finger at him as if he were a ghost, as she quickly turned around to get out of his embrace, retreating to the side of the car door. Far away from him. ¡°Three seconds, if you don¡¯t want to jump out of the car,e over here.¡± Dan Hanjie red at her coldly. ¡°¡­¡± At his words, Qin Youxuan immediately stiffened, nced at her position, and quickly moved closer to him. Allowing him to hold her, she promptly leaned on his chest and fell asleep. ¡°Mr. Jie, we have arrived.¡±
Yao fixed his gaze on the cemetery in front of him without looking back, not daring to nce at the amorous picture on the back seat. ¡°You go ahead and prepare things, do not wake her up.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Qin Youxuan who was still sound asleep in his arms, his lips slightly parted. He gently smoothed her furrowed brow with a long finger, his lips pursed in displeasure. What was she thinking about, even in her sleep she furrowed her brow? ¡°Hmm¡­¡± After an unknown amount of time, Qin Youxuan began to stir restlessly in his chest, her little mouth smacking as if she was about to wake up. Dan Hanjie opened the car door and carried her directly out of the car. Striding towards the cemetery. When Qin Youxuan woke up, she found herself standing in front of Jiang Yu¡¯s tombstone. Blinking her sleepy eyes, she couldn¡¯t react all of a sudden. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wake me when we arrived?¡± Qin Youxuan muttered softly. ¡°You were asleep like a piglet, I was afraid I couldn¡¯t wake you.¡± Dan Hanjie teased. ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± An acid-tongued man. She decided not to stoop to his level. Qin Youxuan looked around the quiet cemetery, and caught sight of a basket of flowers ced in front of the gravestone. Her eyes lingered. Someone had been here earlier. Who could have arrived before her? Qin Youxuan tiptoed, constantly looking around. After looking for a while, she did not see a single figure.
¡°Stop looking, I¡¯ve already had the area sealed off. There¡¯s no one in sight. If it¡¯s not someone so skilled they could evade me, they must have left before we arrived.¡± Dan Hanjie spoke indifferently. He nced at Qin Youxuan¡¯s bewildered face, yfully pinching her cheek. She appeared especially gullible today, her reactions notably dyed. ¡°You still haven¡¯t lit the incense for your mom.¡± Hanjie took her by the hand, moved forward to the spot right in front of Jiang Yu¡¯s tombstone.
He crouched down, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and gently wiped the inscription on the tombstone, which was already clean. Seeing his action, Qin Youxuan felt a jolt in her heart. It took her several seconds to recover, then she reached out to take the handkerchief from him, ¡°Let me do it.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie simply handed her the handkerchief and stepped back, allowing her to move forward. The two interacted naturally with an indescribable harmony permeating their every gesture. A thought crossed Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind,pelling her to sneak a few more nces at him. Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression was calm, and his every move carried an air of nonchnce without appearing frivolous. His enchanting face was even more captivating under the morning light. ¡°Is it really appropriate to stare at me like that in front of your mom?¡± Noticing her gaze, Dan Hanjie smirked mischievously. His voice wasn¡¯t particrly loud or quiet. ¡°¡­Who¡¯s staring at you.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face flushed red and she quickly turned her head away, meticulously wiping the gravestone. Then she arranged the fresh flowers. Staring at the tranquil woman in the picture, she remained silent for a long while. ¡°You look a lot like her.¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke.
Chapter 267: 267: The Mind is Scattered Again Chapter 267: The Mind is Scattered Again ¡°Many people have said that, but I think it¡¯s better not to be like her.¡± Qin Youxuan paused and lowered her gaze. Her tiny hand was tugging at the grass next to the grave, sounding deste. ¡°Was it because she passed away too early?¡± ¡°No, if she could really have happiness, the length of one¡¯s life is no longer the only measure. What bothers me is that what she yearned for, she never got in this lifetime.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not her, how do you know she didn¡¯t feel fortunate?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes were deep, and showed a hint of darkness. ¡°Would a happy person choose suicide?¡± Qin Youxuan looked up with confusion. ¡°Perhaps.¡± Dan Hanjie squinted his enchanting eyes and extended his hand to help her up from the grass, ¡°Who do you think woulde earlier than you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His conversation always jumped so quickly that she had to chase his thinking. Qin Youxuan blinked her eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t know. Every year before my mother¡¯s death anniversary, someone alwayses earlier than me. I once tried to find out who it was, but even after waiting a whole day I never saw them.¡±
¡°Every year?¡± ¡°Yes, as far as I can remember, apart from the years when I was abroad and didn¡¯te, someone hade earlier than me every previous year. But I could never find this person. I gave up because I thought it must be one of my mother¡¯s old friends who didn¡¯t want others to know.¡± ¡°Old friend?¡± The corners of Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, ¡°What about Qin Mo, hasn¡¯t hee?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention that person in front of my mother, the person she least wanted to see was him!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face sank instantly. She turned her head nervously and looked towards the gravestone, as if mentioning this name in front of Jiang Yu would disturb her soul. ¡°Stay with your mother. I¡¯ll wait in the car.¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t ask further after sensing her reluctance. He gently rubbed her head and turned to leave. Leaving her some space alone with her mother. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I wasn¡¯t ming you just now, I just¡­¡± Seeing him suddenly leaving, Qin Youxuan reached out and grabbed his sleeve, stuttering in her attempt to exin. ¡°You don¡¯t need to say anymore, I understand.¡± Dan Hanjie paused and gently kissed her cheek before turning to leave. ¡°¡­¡± Watching him disappear from sight, Qin Youxuan sat there for a long while before lifting her gaze. Her petite body sat on the grass, leaning lightly against the tombstone, she whispered, ¡°Mom, I came to see you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan sat there before Jiang Yu¡¯s grave for several hours. She went on and on about her experiences over the past few years. In the end, she didn¡¯t forget to introduce Dan Hanjie to Jiang Yu. ¡°I know he¡¯s not an ordinary person. Initially, I didn¡¯t want to have any dealings with him, but I don¡¯t know how things ended up like this¡­¡± While speaking of Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan turned and saw that his car was still parked at the entrance of the cemetery. The sun was already half-risen, casting intense rays upon the earth and reflecting a dazzling light. In the blink of an eye, it was already eleven o¡¯clock.
Qin Youxuan quickly got up, gave her mother who was lying peacefully in the grave ast nce and left. ¡°Sorry, I forgot to check the time. Have you been waiting impatiently?¡± Qin Youxuan apologized immediately upon entering the car. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the data on Dan Hanjie¡¯sputer. She was startled, ¡°Is this the information about Qin Group?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her mildly and shut down hisptop, ¡°Are you hungry?¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head. She had no appetite. ¡°Is the stock acquisition of Qin Group not going smoothly?¡± Qin Youxuan recalled the data she just saw, and furrowed her brow to ask. Chapter 268: 268: Tamed by Him Again Chapter 268: Tamed by Him Again Before Dan Hanjie could answer, she continued on, ¡°I met with Director Linst time, he only told me that he was also in a predicament, but he refused to tell me why he would sell his shares to Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Because of Qin Mo.¡± Dan Hanjie responded in a soft voice. Considering Qin Youxuan¡¯s ability to cope, he pulled her into his arms in advance. ¡°Qin Mo has been persuading the major shareholders of Qin Group to support Jin Chenye. The biggest help for Jin Chenye to be able to buy shares from other shareholders so smoothly, apart from the temptation, was Qin Mo¡¯s intervention.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan froze, unable to believe it, and looked up at him. She blinked her cat eyes, swallowed, ¡°No, no way. My father has never interfered with the inheritance issues, I thought he assumed that the capable should be the ones in position, how could he¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s because he¡¯s convinced you can¡¯tpete with Jin Chenye, but it¡¯s different if the Dan Group gets involved.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered and, seeing her pale face, he didn¡¯t continue. Qin Mo¡¯s actions, like weing his illegitimate child in a high profile, had caused a considerable shock to Qin Youxuan. He was afraid she couldn¡¯t handle it. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡±
¡°As long as you want it, the Qin Group will only be yours. Now, all you need to tell me is, do you still want to fight?¡± Dan Hanjie held her long hair, yed with it at his fingertips, his breath whispering. ¡°Yes! Even if it¡¯s ruined, I will never give it up willingly!¡± Especially to that mother and son duo. Qin Youxuan closed her eyes weakly. Even if it meant that hate had blinded her reason, even if it meant she was too obsessed, she couldn¡¯t ept that Jin Lan had ruined her home, ruined the love she believed to be true, and yet ended up owning everything while smiling. She couldn¡¯t do it¡­ ¡°To ruin it is the simplest thing.¡± Dan Hanjie cupped her tense face in his big hand, with his forehead against hers, ¡°Rx, I know Jin Chenye is not simple, but I don¡¯t take an MC seriously.¡± ¡°I have to go back to the group for something today. I¡¯ll have Yao take you home. There might be some big moves in the Qin Group in the next few days, stay at the Yujing Vi so I don¡¯t get distracted, got it?¡± After saying that, Dan Hanjie gave Qin Youxuan no chance to refuse, and had Yao drive. When they got to the Dan Group, he got out of the car and Qin Youxuan was forcibly sent to Yujing Vi. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie didn¡¯t let anyone touch your things, they are all in their original ces. In addition, Yujing Vi now has women¡¯s clothing in addition to the custom-made seasonal men¡¯s clothing. They are all in the dressing room, prepared by Mr. Jie for Miss Qin. If there¡¯s anything else Miss Qin needs, you can tell me, and I will arrange it as soon as possible.¡± Yao escorted Qin Youxuan to her bedroom upstairs and respectfully opened the door. ¡°Not for the time being, thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan looked around the room, which had not changed much from herst visit, and gave a faint smile. She walked forward, touched the spotless wardrobe, and turned around. ¡°Yao, do you know what Dan Hanjie ns to do next? Why did he suddenly confine me here?¡± ¡°Mr. Jie never exins his actions to his subordinates, I dare not specte.¡± Yao paused, then replied indifferently. Seeing Qin Youxuan lower her eyes, taking a moment to think, he spoke again, ¡°If Miss Qin is worried, she can ask Mr. Jie personally when hees back.¡± ¡°Then he¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to ask when Dan Hanjie would return, amotion came from outside the vi. She walked to the window and looked down. Outside Yujing Vi, several ck luxury cars had parked at some point, and the ck-d bodyguards stood in front of the car in the middle, respectfully opening the car door¡ª¡ª
A graceful figure came into view. Chapter 269: 269: The First Confrontation (Extra Update) Chapter 269: The First Confrontation (Extra Update) A white little dress outlined a woman¡¯s slender, bnced legs. In her hand, she carried a small pink bag, turned slightly, and her shoulder-length ck hair fluttered in the wind, giving off an elegant aura. She had a young, trendy look. The distance was a bit far, so Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t clearly see the woman¡¯s appearance or expression. ¡°Miss Bai.¡± As soon as Yao, a step slower than Qin Youxuan, got near to the window and saw the figure at the gate, he cried out, taken aback. He turned and was about to go downstairs. But as he reached the doorway, something came to his mind. He stopped and turned around, ¡°Miss Qin, you can rest if you¡¯re tired. I have some things to handle. Call me if needed.¡± ¡°Are you referring to that Miss Bai? Who is she, and why are you so nervous at her sight?¡± Qin Youxuan was baffled. She had known Yao for quite a while and had never seen Dan Hanjie¡¯s ace assistant so surprised. It seemed that Miss Bai was no ordinary person. And she just noticed a bodyguard carrying what seemed to be a suitcase. Was Miss Bai also moving in?
¡°I do not want to sleep now. Since a guest has arrived, let¡¯s both go downstairs to take a look.¡± With this, Qin Youxuan left the room before Yao could react. By the time she arrived in the downstairs hall, a bodyguard was already stepping inside with a suitcase. The few people behind were cautiously protecting the woman in the center. One person was even carrying a parasol for her, disying an overwhelming presence. For some reason, Qin Youxuan had an instinctive dislike for such a noisy scene. ¡°Miss Qin, you might not feelfortable here. I better take you upstairs to rest first¡­¡± ¡°Yao, where¡¯s Jie?¡± Before Yao could finish, a clear female voice interrupted him. Bai Wei waved away her bodyguards and strode forward. As her gaze fell on Qin Youxuan, whom Yao was shielding behind him, her eyes narrowed, ¡°Who is she?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned and lifted her head to look at her. Bai Wei was at some distance when she got out of the car, so Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t get a clear view. But up close, she realized they were about the same age. She was not particrly beautiful, but she seemed clean and delicate, with no hint of aggression. However, the domineering aura emanating from her eyes and eyebrows disrupted her overall elegance. From the way she spoke, she seemed very close to Dan Hanjie. What was their rtionship? Only now did Qin Youxuan realise an important fact. She had never considered the possibility that Dan Hanjie might have other women¡­ The hand at her side involuntarily tightened. She narrowed her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m talking to you. It¡¯s quite rude to stare at people without saying a word. Hasn¡¯t anyone ever taught you that? My name is Bai Wei. What¡¯s yours?¡± Bai Wei frowned, ring at Qin Youxuan. She seemed to forget that she was doing the exact same thing herself.
If Bai Wei was a proud little rabbit in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, then Qin Youxuan was the opposite in Bai¡¯s eyes. Unlike Bai¡¯s pure white, Qin Youxuan oozed a sort of wild indomitability that made her seem naturally noble and impressive without any deliberate disy. A pair of clear cat-like eyes were constantly radiating confidence, making it hard to look away. Such a look could easily arouse a man¡¯s desire to conquer. She was seductive yet wildly beautiful¡­
Despite being taller than Qin Youxuan thanks to her high heels, Bai Wei felt much smaller inparison. Her tone became increasingly displeased, ¡°Are you a new servant? You are so impolite. When Jie returns, I¡¯ll make sure he fires you!¡± ¡­ PS: Yourments and votes motivate me to update more! (*^__^*) Please give a five-star review! Chapter 270: 270 Because You Are My Medicine Chapter 270: Because You Are My Medicine ¡°After finishing her speech, Bai Wei didn¡¯t even look at Qin Youxuan sideways as she turned her attention tomanding the bodyguards next to her. ¡°What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and carry my luggage upstairs, I¡¯ll be staying in the room next to Jie¡¯s.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan watched Bai Wei, who was swiftly preparing to go upstairs, and took quite a while toe back to her senses. For the first time, she had been mistaken for a maid. With her head lowered, Qin Youxuan checked out her own look. No matter how she looked, she felt that the woman named Bai Wei was blinded. How did she, in any way, resemble a servant? Although Qin Youxuan was disturbed, she refrained from losing her temper. Instead, she observed Bai Wei¡¯s authoritative instruction to the bodyguards with amusement, and felt even more unwilling to argue. Shezily raised her eyes towards Yao, who had been stunned. ¡°Wait a sec¡ª¡ª¡±
Finally, just as Bai Wei was about to head upstairs, Yao stopped her. ¡°Miss Bai, Mr. Jie didn¡¯t mention anything about youing back to the country today¡­¡± ¡°Just because Jie didn¡¯t know does not mean he won¡¯t agree. Anyway, I¡¯m back now. Are you nning to send me away?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± Bai Wei stared at Yao who was indeed considering how to send her away, her face hardened with anger. ¡°Yao, don¡¯t think I¡¯m clueless about what¡¯s going on while I¡¯m overseas. Just because you¡¯ve found a woman of unknown background doesn¡¯t mean she can take my ce. Don¡¯t forget, I am the only person who can make Jie feel rxed enough to sleep. No one can rece me in Jie¡¯s heart!¡± Bai Wei said with arrogant pride, lifting her head. Her beautiful face looked increasingly haughty. ¡°¡­¡± Yao nced at the stunned Qin Youxuan, dared not stop Bai Wei any longer, and let her go upstairs. Only when Bai Wei disappeared around the corner of the staircase did Yao turn back to Qin Youxuan and cautiously start speaking, ¡°Miss Qin¡­¡± ¡°Does she know me?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, she asked this question in a calm tone. Her tone was light, yet full of certainty. As she had thought, there wasn¡¯t a single thing about her that resembled a servant, yet that woman named Bai Wei continued to humiliate her relentlessly. So it turned out she was aware of her existence from the beginning. What was the meaning behind what she just said? The first person who made Dan Hanjie feel rxed enough to sleep was¡­ Did they sleep together? ¡®Because you are my medicine.¡¯ The words Dan Hanjie once told her echoed in her head, and Qin Youxuan held her throbbing temples. Too much information rushed into her mind at once, making her head hurt.
¡°Miss Qin, I¡­¡± Yao looked at Qin Youxuan, whose face had whitened, not knowing what to say. He didn¡¯t expect Bai Wei to abruptly return and catch everyone off guard. In the previous confrontation, Bai Wei¡¯s behavior was not simply arrogant. It was clear that she was demonstrating her superiority over Qin Youxuan. Thankfully, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t seem to take the matter to heart. She allowed Bai Wei to throw her tantrum nonchntly, which further highlighted Bai Wei¡¯sck of manners.
¡°If you¡¯re not at liberty to tell me, I can ask her myself,¡± Qin Youxuan tried to calm herself down, lifted her head, and threw a nce at the hesitant Yao. ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Still can¡¯t say it? Then don¡¯t force yourself, I¡¯ll find out on my own.¡± Qin Youxuan walked past Yao, preparing to go upstairs. She had only taken a few steps when she was stopped by Yao, ¡°Miss Qin, I don¡¯t have the right to answer your questions for Mr. Jie. But if you really want to know the truth, it¡¯s best to ask Mr. Jie directly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, turning her head to look at him. Yao, however, had already withdrawn his hand and stepped aside. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie instructed you to rest on time. Wait for him toe back. Whatever you want to know, you will naturally get the answer.¡± Chapter 271: 271: Who are You to Control Me Chapter 271: Who are You to Control Me ¡°I¡¯ll go back to my room first. If hees back, remember to let me know,¡± Qin Youxuan thought about it for a moment and then instructed. Seeing Yao nod, she turned and went upstairs. Just as she reached the staircase, she saw Bai Wei standing next to the master bedroom. This time, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t pay her any attention. She nced at the bodyguard who was still following Bai Wei¡¯s instructions to move luggage, and then she went back to her room. As soon as she got in, she locked the door, walked over to the big bed, and threw herself onto it. The words that Bai Wei had just said kept echoing in her head. She was the first one who could make Dan Hanjie fall asleep¡­ Why did Bai Wei say that? Did he have some hidden illness? Dan Hanjie had once said that she was his cure. At the time, she thought he was joking. But now it seemed like he had been hinting at something. No matter how much she protested, he always insisted on cuddling her when they slept.
She thought that it was his way of showing affection, but just thinking about the fact that he had once held another woman the same way, made her feel vexed. Qin Youxuan turned over in bed, wanting badly to rush over to the room next door, to confront Bai Wei. Yet, Yao¡¯s earlier words of caution shed through her mind. ¡°Calm down, you can¡¯t just let your imagination run wild¡­ It¡¯s definitely not what she made it out to be¡­¡± She was not a recement, absolutely not. Even if Dan Hanjie needed her, it certainly wasn¡¯t just for utilitarian reasons. With her hands on her face, Qin Youxuan buried her head back on the pillow. ¡°Knock, knock¡ª¡± The sudden knocking sounds startled her. After thinking about it, she remembered that she had locked the door from the inside. She got up from the bed, smoothed down the crumpled clothes she was wearing, and walked to the door to open it. Her eyes met with Bai Wei¡¯s, standing outside the door, and her pupils tightened. Instinctively, she wanted to close the door but held herself back. No matter who she was, Qin Youxuan was sure that she had ulterior motives, but she couldn¡¯t show weakness. ¡°You actually live in Jie¡¯s room, who allowed you to approach Jie so freely? Jie doesn¡¯t like others touching his belongings, don¡¯t you know that?¡± Bai Wei bypassed Qin Youxuan and strode into the master bedroom. She nced around the room, clearly displeased with the added feminine items. She voiced her disapproval. ¡°Miss Bai, that question is not one you should ask me. I believe you know better than me who allowed me to stay here,¡± Qin Youxuan turned around to watch Bai Wei¡¯s self-directed and self-performed act, frowning slightly. This was Yujing Vi, Dan Hanjie¡¯s territory. If he didn¡¯t agree, she wouldn¡¯t be able to step in, let alone live in the master bedroom. Bai Wei asking like this seemed very deliberate.
¡°You¡­¡± Bai Wei didn¡¯t expect Qin Youxuan to be so blunt, and was speechless. Yes. She did know. It was because she knew, that¡¯s why she was so irate.
How could an unknown woman be allowed to stay by Jie¡¯s side! ¡°Miss Bai, you just got off the ne, you must be tired now. If there¡¯s nothing else, why don¡¯t you go back to your room and rest,¡± Qin Youxuan pressed her temples, not liking these roundabout conversations. ¡°Who told you I was tired? What if I don¡¯t want to sleep? Why should you care!¡± Bai Wei retorted aggressively, ring at Qin Youxuan with intense hostility. Qin Youxuan smiled, ¡°Miss Bai isn¡¯t tired, but I am. I don¡¯t have the energy to chat with strangers. I would like to rest now, please, feel free.¡± After saying those words, Qin Youxuan paid no heed to Bai Wei¡¯s murderous gaze. She walked towards the bed and readily lied down. Bai Wei was bothered by the fact that she was staying in Dan Hanjie¡¯s room, well then, she was going to stay. Not only stay in the room, she¡¯d also sleep in his bed. Once Dan Hanjie returned, she would possess himpletely, too! Chapter 272: 272 Same Body Scent Chapter 272: Same Body Scent ¡°Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t you dare cross the line!¡± Bai Wei spotted her provocation and bellowed out in anger. ¡°Miss Bai certainly has keen sight. Just by taking a few extra nces at me, you knew my name, weren¡¯t you just assuming I was a maid earlier?¡± Qin Youxuan said sarcastically, her tone filled with ridicule. The color of Bai Wei¡¯s face turned crimson with embarrassment. ¡°¡­ I asked the butler before I came in, is that not allowed!¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s allowed. However, next time, Miss Bai, before you speak, please ask first if others around you are willing to listen.¡± Qin Youxuanzily raised her eyes, ¡°I regret to say, I¡¯m quite tired now, perhaps I won¡¯t be able to apany Miss Bai anymore.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei gritted her teeth, choked on her words by Qin Youxuan¡¯s retort. Just as she was about to erupt in anger, she noticed a familiar little bottle on the table, her gaze stalled momentarily. The next second, a trace of a smile crossed her face. Ignoring Qin Youxuan¡¯s dismissive gaze, she walked straight up to the table, picked up the little bottle and held it in her hand. She turned around, looked at Qin Youxuan, her tone scornful, ¡°Do you know what this is?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan looked at the small bottle in her hand. The blue colour of the little bottle gave off an eerie glow in the dim light. It was just an empty bottle, with nothing left inside. Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze faltered. Thest time she was here, she hadn¡¯t seen this little bottle. Bai Wei sure had sharp eyes, she spotted it instantly. Seeing her expression, Qin Youxuan could discern that whatever she was about to say next, would undoubtedly be something disconcerting. Even if she was curious, she didn¡¯t show it, and made no attempt to respond to her. ¡°I¡¯ve known Jie for many years. He always suffers from insomnia and needs to take medication to sleep, unless I¡¯m by his side.¡± Bai Wei paused, caught the confusion shing across Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, and smiled slightly. ¡°It seems he hasn¡¯t even told you this. Turns out, you can only get close to him physically, but you can¡¯t touch his heart.¡± ¡°¡­ What are you trying to say?¡± Qin Youxuan stared at the medicine bottle in her hands, her eyes questioning, ¡°If you were really that important to him, I wouldn¡¯t be standing here today.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand at her side tightened, a strange feeling welled up inside her, yet her face didn¡¯t reveal the loneliness and sadness that Bai Wei was expecting. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s indifference, Bai Wei¡¯s grip on the medicine bottle tightened, ¡°This is a medicine bottle that Jie never leaves behind. But it¡¯s empty now, do you know what that means?¡± ¡°Do you think that you¡¯ve reced me? No, you merely took advantage of my injury and disappearance to step into my position by Jie¡¯s side. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that your body scent is identical to mine, Jie wouldn¡¯t even spare you a second nce!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stepped back in shock, supporting herself on the table, staring at her in surprise. ¡°You just said, what scent?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t even know about this, yet you dare to say you¡¯re not a substitute?¡± Bai Wei stepped forward, raised her arm, and moved closer to Qin Youxuan¡¯s face. ¡°Take a whiff yourself, does my scent seem familiar?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan instinctively took a deep breath, the faint fragrance lingered in her nostrils. She tensed up suddenly.
The scent¡­ It was all too familiar, so familiar that¡­ she couldn¡¯t quite describe the feeling. ¡°I¡¯ve grown up with Jie since we were children, only when I¡¯m by his side can he sleep peacefully. He says he loves my scent the most¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body went limp, her face turned deathly pale.
Chapter 273: 273: She is not a Substitute Chapter 273: She is not a Substitute The hand gripping the edge of the table tightened, her fingertips almost digging into the wood. She forced the words from her throat, ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± ¡°What does it have to do with you? Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t even know what scent lingers on your body?¡± Bai Wei sneered, ¡°Mr. Jie likes you, but only because the scent emanating from you is simr to mine. To put it bluntly, he¡¯s just substituting his feelings. Now that I¡¯m back, you¡¯re nothing!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t believe it.¡± Qin Youxuan lifted her head, staring at her firmly. People could lie, but feelings didn¡¯t lie. Dan Hanjie treated her so well, he absolutely did not see her as a substitute¡­ She was not a substitute. But he had mentioned before that she smelled really nice¡­ He had also said that she was his medicine¡­ What exactly was going on? Qin Youxuan clutched her chest, taking deep breaths, feeling a suffocating pressure in her chest.
She shoved Bai Wei aside and stumbled out of the room. If she stayed in this ce that reeked of him, she would lose her mind. ¡°Mr. Jie is so distinguished, haven¡¯t you ever wondered why he never tolerates any scandalous gossip, let aloneing close to any woman?¡± Bai Wei yelled at Qin Youxuan¡¯s retreating figure. Seeing Qin Youxuan stiffen, Bai Weiughed coldly, ¡°That¡¯s because his heart belongs to me. If he didn¡¯t think I was dead, you would never have had the chance to get close to him!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body swayed, she clenched her teeth and took a step to leave. Downstairs, there was not a soul in sight. Even Yao was nowhere to be seen. Qin Youxuan exited Yujing Vi in a daze, no one stopped her. It was as if once Bai Wei returned, everyone¡¯s attention was focused on her and no one realized that she had already left Yujing Vi. Really, just as Bai Wei had said, was she just a substitute? But didn¡¯t anyone ask her if she was willing¡­ Qin Youxuan crouched down on the side of the road, hugging her head like an abandoned child, her eyes red, looking at the deste surroundings, suddenly feeling a chill running down her spine. Only when her legs went numb did she slowly rise from the ground and start walking aimlessly ahead. ¡­ Dan Group. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao stood below the skyscraper and quickly opened the car door when he saw Dan Hanjieing out. Dan Hanjie, with his towering physique, sat down straight in the back seat, and casually unbuttoned the cor of his shirt, his eyes half-closed, ¡°Didn¡¯t I ask someone to keep an eye on her, how did they let here back!¡± ¡°Miss Bai threatened to kill herself, the guards didn¡¯t dare to stand up to her, they could only let her go. We didn¡¯t expect her to head straight to the airport, even her luggage was prepared, and she came straight back to the country,¡± Yao reported the circumstances that he had learnt, his stubborn face tightened.
¡°A bunch of useless people!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, with a wave of his big hand, he said: ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yao nodded hastily, started the car, and quickly rushed towards Yujing Vi. By the time they arrived, the entire Yujing Vi had be Bai Wei¡¯s territory.
Not only did Bai Wei have the maids remove all of Qin Youxuan¡¯s belongings from the main bedroom, but she also moved in her own luggage, brazenly iming the space as her own. As if by doing so, it would mean she held a ce in Dan Hanjie¡¯s heart. The butler wanted to dissuade her several times, but Bai Wei had brought her own bodyguards back and her rtionship with Dan Hanjie was not negligible, the staff of Yujing Vi didn¡¯t dare to act rashly as they were unsure of the situation. They could only stand by the side, watching hermand the bodyguard to transform Yujing Vi. One moment she wasining that the cement of the sofa wasn¡¯t logical enough, the next moment she wasining that the flowers in the yard were not prestigious enough and needed to be reced¡­ Chapter 274: 274: Person Disappeared Chapter 274: Person Disappeared The servants within Yujing Vi were thoroughly exhausted.
They dared to be angry, but not to voice it. ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡ª¡± A ck luxury car drove into the vi. ¡°Jie!¡± Bai Wei, who was instructing the servants to adjust the position of a painting in the living room, saw Dan Hanjie getting out of the car, immediately her eyes brightened; she dropped everything and ran out. ¡°Jie, you¡¯re back, I missed you so much!¡± Bai Wei jogged over, flinging herself directly into Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms, wrapping her hands around his muscr waist.
Her face showed clear joy, and she behaved with a girlish charm. ¡°Let go!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s solid body went rigid, he cast a nce at Bai Wei clinging to him, his eyes darkened in an instant, and he voiced a coldmand. ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei froze, blinking her eyes in confusion as she looked at him. The next second, she was pulled off by Dan Hanjie. She stumbled, almost falling to the ground. By the time she steadied herself, Dan Hanjie had already walked into the hall, upon seeing the moved furniture in the living room, his eyebrows furrowed. He paused his steps, pressing his lips together without a word, walking straight upstairs. Upon opening the door to the bedroom and not seeing the familiar figure, his enchanting eyes tightened. Seeing the extra luggage in the room, his brows knitted tightly together, he turned around, his narrowed eyes shooting towards Yao who had followed him upstairs, ¡°Where is she?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao was taken aback, following his gaze into the room, there was no sign of Qin Youxuan, he was dumbfounded, ¡°When I left, Miss Qin had already returned to her room to rest, how could she be gone?¡± ¡°Very well, your work efficiency is truly remarkable!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s chilling tone made one¡¯s hair stand on end, he kicked over the suitcase by his foot.
Yao stood there, not daring to respond. ¡°Jie¡­¡± Bai Wei, who was a step slower, had just reached the door when she saw her suitcase kicked over by Dan Hanjie. She was startled and stood there frozen. ¡°I have said it many times, you should call me brother!¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his voice, looking at Bai Wei¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯re not my real brother, we have no blood rtion, if my real brother was here, he would never be cruel to me¡­¡± Bai Wei pursed her lips in grievance, on the verge of tears. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, his hand closing into a fist that creaked, forcing himself to calm down, ¡°Where did she go?¡± ¡°How should I know?¡± Bai Wei turned her head away, unhappily kicking the doorframe. ¡°Don¡¯t you know who I am talking about?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei didn¡¯t expect him to quiz like this, she was at a loss for words momentarily. Dan Hanjie caught her evasive gaze, he strode forward, reaching out to grab her wrists, pulling her towards him, ¡°What did you say to her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Speak!¡±
¡°Jie, you¡¯re hurting me, let go first!¡± Bai Wei¡¯s tears started flooding down her face, she forcefully pushed Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm, but found his grip was getting tighter, as if he was about to shatter her wrist. ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything, she saw me on her own and said she wanted to leave, what does that have to do with me!¡± Bai Wei cried out in pain, with resentful eyes on Dan Hanjie, she cried and yelled simultaneously. ¡°You never tolerate me being wronged before, anyone who even touches me, you would incapacitate them, but now because of a woman you¡¯re doing this to me, Dan Hanjie, I hate you, I hate you¡­¡± Bai Wei held her swollen wrist, her tears raining down uncontrobly. Dan Hanjie¡¯s heart contracted, he released her hand, nced at Bai Wei¡¯s teary face, his voice deep and low, ¡°She is my woman, apart from me, no one has the right to insult her!¡± Chapter 275: 275: Dig! Dig Three Feet Down! Chapter 275: Dig! Dig Three Feet Down! ¡°¡­¡±
Bai Wei was shook with surprise, her eyes opening wide with astonishment. What did he just say¡­ His woman. He had actually acknowledged that woman! Bai Wei¡¯s face went deathly pale as she took a few steps back, staring in disbelief at the furious Dan Hanjie. She wished the words she had just heard were nothing more than an illusion.
Dan Hanjie, with his eyes narrowed, turned towards the butler standing by the door, his voice cold and aloof. ¡°Take Miss Bai to rest and pack up her luggage. Once she has had enough rest, send her back to America.¡± Having said that, Dan Hanjie left the room immediately, without giving Bai Wei a chance to protest. Watching his retreating figure, she fell limply to the ground, all strength leaving her body. ¡­ ¡°When did she leave?¡± Dan Hanjie quickly exited the grand entrance of Yujing Vi, his whole body emanating a strong, wild aura. He stared at the gate keeper with hawk-like eyes. ¡°Miss Qin, Miss Qin left an hour ago. Miss Bai had just returned at that time and all the brothers were called to help pack up her luggage, so¡­¡± The guards¡¯ faces were covered in cold sweat. ¡°Very good. You can¡¯t even keep an eye on someone, and you¡¯ve learned to make excuses too!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression darkened and his fists clenched. ¡°Mercy, Mr. Jie!¡± The guards simultaneously knelt, knocking their heads repeatedly in a frenzied apology. Assistant Yao had just arrived at the entrance to see this scene and he quickly approached.
¡°Mr. Jie, we have verified with the Qin family. Miss Qin has not returned there. Someone saw her walk out of the vi and head towards East Street. It¡¯s been over an hour by now. We have no idea where she is¡­¡± ¡°Keep looking!¡± Before Yao could finish, he was interrupted by Dan Hanjie who had already started his car, and quickly drove out of Yujing Vi. Upon seeing this, the guards all breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you, Assistant Yao!¡± ¡°No need to thank me. If we don¡¯t find her, I won¡¯t be able to save you all either,¡± Yao stated, his gaze following the direction Dan Hanjie had taken, his eyes tightening. This was the first time he had seen Mr. Jie so anxious about someone¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t just kneel there, if you want to live, notify everyone and mobilize all forces to find Miss Qin as soon as possible!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡­ ¡°Beep beep¨C¡± Dan Hanjie drove with one hand while constantly dialing Qin Youxuan¡¯s number with the other, only to be met with a busy signal.
Dan Hanjie, gripped by frustration, threw the phone towards the steering wheel. Damn woman, where the hell is she hiding! She didn¡¯t bring her bag or phone. The area around was mostly empty. Where could she have gone? Dan Hanjie aimlessly drove around, sweeping his gaze across each intersection while circling the vi, but saw no trace of Qin Youxuan. ¡°Whoosh¨C¡± Just as he was about to reverse back to the vi, his eyes caught sight of a shoe lying by the street. He mmed on the brakes immediately. He quickly got out of the car and walked over to the shoe, observing it closely. It was hers. But where had she gone? Dan Hanjie lifted his head and nced around, but saw no one in the vicinity. They were quite a distance from Yujing Vi and it was not in the direction of the Qin family residence. Where was she headed, walking out this far alone? Dan Hanjie clenched his fists, anger creeping onto his lips.
Almost convincingly, he knew she had no ns on returning to the Qin family home and seemed to be wandering around aimlessly instead. The problem was, which direction did she go? After a few moments of hesitation, Dan Hanjie swiftly got back into the car and drove off in the direction of the shoe. Chapter 276: 276: Where Did She Go? Chapter 276: Where Did She Go? He drove on for a long time, but saw no sign of Qin Youxuan.
Dan Hanjie thought he had guessed the direction wrong. Just as he was about to turn the car around, he noticed her other shoe by a trash can on the side of the street where they¡¯de from. The heel was broken off. It appeared that she had been carrying it in her hand and discarded it next to the rubbish bin. It was only a short distance from where he had found the first shoe, confirming he was heading in the right direction. Dan Hanjie quickly made a U-turn and drove back in the direction he had initially judged. He drove a few more kilometers but still couldn¡¯t see her. This wasn¡¯t right. Absolutely not right.
She was on foot, and considering the time, it was impossible for her to have gone that far. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie punched the steering wheel hard, a defeated gesture, as he held his forehead. Seconds from thest time she was kidnapped suddenly red back into his memory. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face fell, as he tightened his lips. And he¡¯d let her disappear from right under his nose again¡­ ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª¡± The phone suddenly rang. Dan Hanjie was startled, then picked it up. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve found her, a passerby saw Miss Qin heading towards the corner of East Street. Thest ce she was seen was at the park by the intersection,¡± came Yao¡¯s voice. The sentence was barely finished before Dan Hanjie quickly spun around. He nced at his location. He was currently near the corner of East Street.
The park at the intersection was the ce that he had just passed¡­ Dan Hanjie ended the call, made a U-turn, and quickly arrived at the park at the intersection. As soon as he stepped out of the car, he could see the bustling crowd at the entrance of the park. The park was an open space, without an entry fee, more like a children¡¯s yground. Most of the visitors were families or parents with their children. Outside the park, there were numerous vendors selling various children¡¯s toys and balloons. There were also many snack stalls that were frequently patronized by passers-by. Why did shee here? Dan Hanjie, dressed in a ck suit, with an imposing stature and intimidating presence, severely shed with the park¡¯s rxed atmosphere. Upon closing the car door, Dan Hanjie took out his mobile phone and got out. He went to the park¡¯s entrance, called up Qin Youxuan¡¯s picture on his phone, and showed it to the park attendant. ¡°Have you seen this girl?¡± ¡°Oh dear, sir, as you can see, there are so many people in and out of this park every day, even if I have seen her, I might not remember!¡± The attendant nced at the picture on the phone, replying helplessly. ¡°Look carefully!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold eyes narrowed as he grabbed the attendant¡¯s neck.
Before the attendant could utter a word, the muzzle of Dan Hanjie¡¯s gun was already pointed at his head. ¡°I¡¯ll ask one more time, have you seen her?¡± ¡°I¡­I saw¡­I remember now. This youngdy did enter the park¡­ though she has been there for quite some time.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, subtly changing the direction of the gun. The manager broke out in a cold sweat, ¡°I¡¯m¡­absolutely certain. Usually, I wouldn¡¯t remember because there are so many people, but this youngdy came in without shoes on. She seemed a bitckluster but still looked well-dressed, so I didn¡¯t stop her.¡± The guard was now spilling every detail. ¡°Which direction did she go?¡± ¡°O-over there!¡± The manager pointed in a direction and only let out a sigh of relief after Dan Hanjie put away his gun. Chapter 277: 277: I Just Want to Eat This Chapter 277: I Just Want to Eat This Just as he was hesitating over whether or not to sound the rm, a stack of bills was tossed in front of him.
He widened his eyes and looked up. The only thing he could make out was the towering figure of Dan Hanjie striding in the direction he pointed, disappearing in a blink of an eye. Such speed¡­ Dan Hanjie quickly found Qin Youxuan, who was in a daze on argewn, following the direction given by the management. Her clothes were intact, but her shoes were broken and all tossed aside on the roadside. At this moment, sitting barefoot on the grass, she carried an unfettered innocence.
Her defiant cat-like eyes seemed listless, only intently staring at the fountain in front of her. Dan Hanjie paused his steps and followed her gaze forward. In the park¡¯s square, a small musical fountain was spraying water, transparent water droplets dazzling under sunlight, falling into arge body of water with a swoosh. The beauty attracted many people, quite a few of whom tossed coins into the fountain to make wishes. The bottom of the fountain was covered with a thickyer of coins, the sheen of the coins coalescing with the lustrous water droplets, incredibly eye-catching. Visitors nearby couldn¡¯t help butugh, those close deliberately avoiding the water spray, the children¡¯s tenderughter echoed in the air, spreading a sense of harmony and joy¡­ Qin Youxuan stared intently at the scene in front of her, as if hoping to find something in the fountain. Dan Hanjie glimpsed at the mother-and-child statue in the fountain, his gaze faltered and he suddenly realized that today was Jiang Yu¡¯s memorial day, and he had let her run into Bai Wei at such a time¡­ No wonder she chose to hide alone. Dan Hanjie clenched his fists, feeling a wave of heartache rising in his chest. He didn¡¯t rush to approach her, only stood at the closest distance to her, observing the bustling crowd with her. He had no idea how much time had passed until the sunlight became incredibly nted, casting a golden hue.
As Qin Youxuan numbly prepared to get up, a shadow fell over her. She looked up,ing face to face with Dan Hanjie¡¯s piercing ck eyes, her small body trembling slightly. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan instinctively wanted to speak, her lips moved slightly, but she didn¡¯t know what to say. Lowering her gaze, her eyes reddened. ¡°Have you been staring for so long that you¡¯re now hungry?¡± Dan Hanjie squatted down and pulled her into his arms. Resting his chin on her head, he gently asked. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you to grab some food.¡± He picked her up and briskly strode toward the park exit. Until they got into the car, Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t said a single word, just silently observing him. She let Dan Hanjie fasten her seatbelt, then he returned to the driver¡¯s seat and started the car. ¡°I want to eat ice cream,¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly spoke, her gaze falling on an ice cream shop on the side of the street. The colorful ice cream cones were very attractive.
¡°You shouldn¡¯t be eating anything cold right now.¡± Remembering her period hadn¡¯t yet passed, Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice cooled. ¡°But I only want this¡­¡±, her eyes half-closed, Qin Youxuan lowered her head in disappointment. Dan Hanjie¡¯s grip on the steering wheel tightened. Eventually, he parked the car at the side and helped her out of the car. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t have her shoes on and didn¡¯t struggle to walk on her own. She obediently let him carry her as she smelled the mature masculine aroma from his body, Bai Wei¡¯s words shed through her mind. She said that they shared the same body scent. Dan Hanjie liked this scent¡­ Shaking her head, Qin Youxuan dispelled these messy thoughts. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Dan Hanjie watched her slightly silly action, raising an eyebrow. Chapter 278: 278: You Have No Room to Refuse Chapter 278: You Have No Room to Refuse ¡°Is anything the matter? Did you order something?¡± Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality, just noticing that Dan Hanjie had already led her into a private room. The not-so-big room was clean and elegant. The green decor was refreshing to the eye. ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie responded casually, his gaze resting on her pretty face. Qin Youxuan nodded and obediently took a seat next to him, not saying another word. It was only when the waiter brought in the ice cream that Qin Youxuan noticed he had only ordered one portion, she looked up in surprise. ¡°Did you think I¡¯d eat this kiddie crap?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrows, disdainfully staring at the ice cream the waiter had set before her. ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Alright, she¡¯s the only kid here. Not wanting to eat is one thing, but did he really need to be so demoralizing. Qin Youxuan picked up a tiny spoon, taking a small scoop and putting it in her mouth.
The enticing sweetness of the mango filled her mouth immediately. She paused, looking up at him, surprised. ¡°What¡¯s up? I remember you like mango vor, don¡¯t you like it?¡± Dan Hanjie said, hisrge hand pinched her stunned little face, frowning. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s spoon, which was frozen mid-air, slowly lowered, her eyes welling up with tears, ¡°When I was a child, my mom used to take me out for ice cream on weekends, and it was the same vor¡­¡± So sheter developed a liking for mango vor. Because the mango-vored ice cream had the taste of her mother. But even he remembered¡­ Dan Hanjie, are you this nice to every substitute? Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat tightened, she suddenly lost her appetite. Hearing her words, Dan Hanjie felt a slight tug at his heart. He looked at her withplex emotions, and with a stretched arm, he brought her petite body into his embrace, and murmured, ¡°Ask anything you want.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan trembled, she tried to lift her head, but he held it down. Dan Hanjie spoke in a hoarse voice, ¡°Stay still, let me hold you.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, am I a substitute?¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, and after a long struggle, she finally asked. She didn¡¯t fully believe what Bai Wei said, otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t be this calm. Bai Wei might be lying about some things, but when Qin Youxuan gave it some thought, she knew not everything Bai Wei said was untrue. Like her body scent, and Dan Hanjie insists on holding her while sleeping¡­ ¡°No.¡± Dan Hanjie seemed to have anticipated what she would ask and gave a firm answer. With arge hand, he turned her face straight, and with deep-set eyes locked to her face, he said word by word, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t spend so much effort on a substitute, I want you, and you have no room for refusal.¡±
¡°¡­¡± He really doesn¡¯t know how to talk things out, even his exnation is so overbearing. It¡¯s as if she¡¯s up for sale, and he wants to buy, and she can¡¯t say no. Qin Youxuan bit her lip in frustration, and suddenly didn¡¯t want to ask more.
¡°I¡¯m speaking the truth.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her unhappy face and frowned. ¡°¡­¡± And he continued, she couldn¡¯t have a pleasant conversation at all! ¡°So what was Bai Wei talking about when she said we have the same body scent?¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly lifted her head, gazing attentively at him. ¡°Did you help me in the first ce because my body scent was simr to hers¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat tightened, she nuzzled her little head into his chest, afraid to hear his response. ¡°Yes, and no.¡± Dan Hanjie faintly opened his mouth, and tightened the arm holding her. Seeing Qin Youxuan looked up at him in confusion, he grabbed her little face. ¡°Wei¡¯er knew I liked that particr scent. Her scent was artificially induced, but yours is not.¡± Chapter 279: 279: What’s He Pondering About Again Chapter 279: What¡¯s He Pondering About Again ¡°So what you mean is, you like my scent, so holding me, you can sleep without medicine, but this has nothing to do with Bai Wei?¡± Qin Youxuan rapidly pieced together his answer, her gaze bing glossy. ¡°She told you about this too?¡± Dan Hanjie frowned in displeasure. His eyebrows contorted into a ¡®´¨¡¯ shape. ¡°Answer my question first!¡± Qin Youxuan stared at him anxiously, increasingly impatient. ¡°What¡¯s the rush.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze deepened, his fair and slender fingers traced her furrowed brows, hooking into a wicked smile, ¡°If you care about Wei¡¯er so much, cat, is there something you haven¡¯t told me?¡± ¡°¡­ There¡¯s nothing, just answer me.¡± Qin Youxuan was anxious, and annoyed. She frenziedly tugged at the buttons on his shirt, almost pulling them off. ¡°Hmm, there¡¯s no second disobedient cat like you,¡± Dan Hanjie stopped teasing her, lowered his head and gently kissed her lips, smiling. His cat was jealous. ¡°¡­¡± Was he mocking or praising her?
No matter, she¡¯d take it as apliment, a cat is also a one-of-a-kind cat, not a recement for others! ¡°Dan Hanjie, your Wei¡¯er mentioned that you have insomnia and need medication to sleep. Can you tell me what¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Youxuan asked cautiously. Her gaze fixated on his charming side profile, not wanting to miss any hint of emotion on his face. Cuddled in Dan Hanjie¡¯s embrace, she distinctly felt his body stiffen. ¡°I just want to know why you always need to hold me while sleeping. Bai Wei showed me a pill bottle, what kind of medicine was inside¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan could finish, she felt Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm around her waist tighten. Her waist ached from his harsh grip and she couldn¡¯t help but frown as she noticed his face pale unexpectedly. His enchanting eyes reflected an eerie light as they slowly narrowed, emanating a terrifying aura¡ª ¡°Dan Hanjie, what¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t scare me, I won¡¯t ask anymore! I promise I won¡¯t ask anymore!¡± Qin Youxuan used her hands to cradle his face and, with all her might, hugged his neck. Dan Hanjie merely sat there stiffly, pursing his lips tightly. After what felt like forever, Qin Youxuan felt him rx slightly, as he let out a soft sigh. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to talk about it, don¡¯t. But why scare me like that?¡± Qin Youxuan nced at him apprehensively and nervously chewed her thumbnail. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze tightened, his breath faltered slightly. Nevertheless, he only held her tighter, remaining silent. After a while, he finally let go and stared at her intently. It seemed as though he was contemting something, his gaze as deep as a fathomless pond, yet he remained silent. ¡°Does Bai Wei know?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie watched her cute face, her expression of jealousy and restraint, and couldn¡¯t help but smile. His tense nerves suddenly rxed and he shook his head.
¡°Well, that¡¯s good. At the very least, she can¡¯t hold it against you and act high and mighty in front of me.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s clear cat-like eyes twinkled with amusement. Knowing Bai Wei was in the dark also, her mood suddenly lifted. Her cheerfulnesssted only a few seconds, soon her face fell again. ¡°What are you pondering now?¡± Noticing her deted expression, Dan Hanjie, too, furrowed his eyebrows.
¡°Dan Hanjie, can you tell me what your rtionship with Bai Wei is, why you call her Wei¡¯er¡­ also, she¡­ said she was the first one who could let you sleep peacefully ¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip. She didn¡¯t know how to continue. Should she straight up ask if he¡¯d slept with Bai Wei? She really wanted to ask, but¡­ ¡­ PS: What do you think Mr. Jie¡¯s answer will be? (^__^) Suggesting my buddies¡¯ book, Gongzi Yan¡¯s ¡°The Secret Pet of the Entertainment Tycoon: Sweet and Silly Wife¡±. Chapter 280: 280 What is your relationship Chapter 280: What is your rtionship ¡°You slept together?¡± As soon as the words came out of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth, she wanted to p herself hard. What a tactless question to ask. Asking if they slept together is too suggestive. Better off asking directly if they had intercourse. ¡°Jealous?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow. ¡°I¡¯m not, sleep with whomever you want. If one Wei¡¯er isn¡¯t enough, you can add a couple more¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was already puffing up with anger, standing up and ready to leave. His hesitation already proved everything, he actually slept with that Wei¡¯er! Qin Youxuan could not make sense of how she was feeling. Although she prepared herself, her chest still felt like it was about to explode. If she didn¡¯t leave now, she feared she would do something unthinkable. Just as she turned to leave, before she could even step, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind. ¡°Dan Hanjie, let go of me!¡±
¡°I won¡¯t.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stomped on his foot, roaring, ¡°Let go of me, go hold your Wei¡¯er!¡± ¡°I never touched her.¡± ¡°What did you just say?¡± Qin Youxuan paused, her body stiffening. ¡°I said, I never touched her.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, his lips coldly forming words of shocking simplicity. He knew exactly what Qin Youxuan wanted to ask. ¡°¡­¡± For a moment, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t respond. His words kept echoing in her mind, he said he never touched Bai Wei. Did she understand it correctly? They didn¡¯t sleep together¡­ Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, clenched her fingers into fists, ¡°Then why do you call her Wei¡¯er so intimately? She calls you Hanjie, such an ambiguous title. I¡¯ve never called you that.¡± For some reason, Qin Youxuan felt a sour sensation rising in her heart. She pursed her lips, ¡°Moreover, she knows so many things about you that I don¡¯t¡­¡± The more Qin Youxuan spoke, the worse she felt. She didn¡¯t notice the man beside her was smiling more conspicuously. His arm tightly wrapped around her slim waist, he lowered his head to her earlobe and gently nibbled, ¡°Still won¡¯t admit ¡ª you¡¯re jealous?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Admit it, then I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips curved, his wicked smile full of temptation. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t think you can pressure me. I won¡¯t fall for it!¡± ¡°Hanjie.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, looking at him.
Dan Hanjie squinted, brushed his finger over her eyebrows, pinched her nose, ¡°Youined that Wei¡¯er calls me too intimately. From now on, only you can.¡± ¡°¡­No way.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a moment, turned her back to him before huffing, ¡°I don¡¯t want to call you what another woman is calling you.¡± Silly girl, still not admitting she¡¯s jealous. She is so filled with jealousy, it¡¯s practically killing him.
¡°You still haven¡¯t told me, what¡¯s going on between you and Bai Wei?¡± Qin Youxuan returned to her seat, picked up a spoon, and started ying with the melted ice cream. She lost her appetite long ago. Now she was waiting for Dan Hanjie¡¯s exnation. ¡°Come here.¡± ¡°Just say it here. Exin clearly, then I will go over.¡± Qin Youxuan stubbornly seated herself, moving away from his reaching arm. She wouldn¡¯t be brave enough to confront him if she sits in hisp. She was not gullible. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, watching her defiant face for a while before standing up. He walked to her seat, picked her up horizontally, and began walking out with her in his arms. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing? Put me down!¡± Qin Youxuan iled about, her cheeks puffing up with anger. Chapter 281: 281: Have You Had Enough Trouble? Chapter 281: Have You Had Enough Trouble? Not wanting to answer isn¡¯t a good excuse for acting this childishly! I bet there¡¯s something illicit going on between him and Bai Wei. ¡°Stop making a fuss.¡± Dan Hanjie spoke in a low voice, looking at her tantrum with some helplessness. He¡¯s too lenient on her¡ªno other woman has ever dared act so arrogantly in front of him. ¡°If you don¡¯t like my fussing, just put me down! No one is asking you to hold me!¡± Qin Youxuan retorted defiantly. The next second, Dan Hanjie actually let go of her. Qin Youxuan lost her bnce and slipped from his embrace, nearly losing her footing. She lifted her shocked gaze towards him. ¡°Isn¡¯t it you who wanted me to let you down?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, his voice unemotional. ¡°¡­¡± He just stops caring anytime she throws a tantrum? Sweet-talking her seemed to be thest thing on his mind ever since Bai Wei came back.
And he dares say he never touched Bai Wei¡ªlike hell she would believe that! Let her be¡ªshe can walk. She has feet, not like she can¡¯t move on her own. Qin Youxuan, red-faced with anger, turned around and started marching out. Walking barefoot, so what? She¡¯d walked an entire street barefoot before and didn¡¯t care what people thought! ¡°Are you finished with your tantrum?¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to step out of the private room, she heard his low and slightly annoyed voice from behind. She didn¡¯t even vent her anger out yet. What got him so irritated? She¡¯s not the one who¡¯s got women throwing themselves at her, and yet he thinks he¡¯s in the right? Qin Youxuan paused her steps but stubbornly faced him with her back, refused to turn around, her head drooping in dismay. ¡°There are truths at home you want to hear, but you insist on making a scene here. How am I supposed to exin?¡± Dan Hanjie noticed her reddened eyes and felt a pang in his heart. He moved closer and embraced her in his arms. His arm rested on her shoulder, pressing her face into his chest, whispering softly, ¡°Who other than me would want such a hothead who also has a temper?¡± ¡°¡­¡± If he detests her so much, why is he holding her so tightly? Qin Youxuan pouted, her lower lip quivering in the displeasure. ¡°Idiot.¡± Dan Hanjie pinched her cheek, hoisted her into his embrace, and left the ice cream shop, heading straight to his car. He drove all the way back to Yujing Vi. Though the journey was short, it felt as if time had been stretched out.
Neither of them spoke a word. Dan Hanjie was lost in thoughts, his eyes slightly squinted as he drove without distraction. His enchanting face showed a hint of seriousness. A trace of chill was discernible from his gaze, creating a sense of estrangement. Qin Youxuan sat at the passenger seat, gripping the seatbelt, watching him with furrowed brows.
She had an uneasy premonition¡ªBai Wei must be an important figure to him. She just didn¡¯t know why she held such significance¡­ ¡°Swish¡ª¡ª¡± The car pulled into the garage. Snapping back to her senses, Qin Youxuan was about to push open the car door when it was pulled open from outside. Dan Hanjie stood there, extending his hand towards her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked at his sturdy hand, the sudden warmth spreading in her heart. She smiled faintly and gave him her hand. ¡°What are you smiling at?¡± Dan Hanjie was taken aback as he held her hand, a bemused look on his face. ¡°Laughing at you, don¡¯t you know how silly you are?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie froze, tightening his grip.
It felt as if her hand was being crushed, Qin Youxuan hastily pleaded, ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything just now!¡± Only then did Dan Hanjie loosen his grip, satisfied. He carried her and walked out of the garage. Chapter 282: 282: A Runaway Cat Chapter 282: A Runaway Cat ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± The moment Yao, who was waiting outside the vi, saw Dan Hanjie, he immediately came forward to greet him. Upon noticing Qin Youxuan safely held in Hanjie¡¯s arms, he heaved a sigh of relief, ¡°Miss Qin.¡± His gaze fell on Qin Youxuan¡¯s bare feet and the dark sole, he was slightly taken aback. Feeling Yao¡¯s gaze, Qin Youxuan absent-mindedly rubbed her feet, embarrassedly burying her head in Hanjie¡¯s chest. Such embarrassment! Even she felt like a homeless cat brought back home by its owner in a state of disarray¡­ Qin Youxuan nced around nervously, not seeing Bai Wei anywhere. Where did that proud little rabbit go? ¡°Have dinner sent to the room, and, make a bowl of brown sugar ginger soup, send it up too.¡± After casting a nce at Yao, Hanjie left with her in his arms. Once they returned to the room, Qin Youxuan obediently stood still, like a little schoolgirl in attention, waiting for him to speak.
Just as Hanjie was about to open his mouth, Qin Youxuan timidly raised her hand, ¡°I think my trousers are dirty, could I take a shower before being lectured?¡± Hopefully, after her shower, he would forget about her sneaking out! ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie paused, his gaze lingered on her buttocks. The bloodstains on her ck pants were not very noticeable. Qin Youxuan, feeling embarrassed, extended her hand to cover her bum, stepping back a little. Noticing his suspicion, her face turned red, she pointed shyly at his shirt, ¡°Your shirt seems to be rubbed too¡­¡± She rushed out earlier, forgetting to take sanitary napkins, it had been so long since thest change, she didn¡¯t know when it had rubbed onto her pants and even soiled his shirt¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie paused, looking down he saw a smear of dark red blood on his shirt, his brows furrowed. Just as Qin Youxuan thought he was about to explode and was ready to run away, she saw Hanjie turn and walk into the bathroom. ¡°Phew¨C¡± He just went to take a bath, that scared her. She remembered him being a clean freak, he must be furious to get this dirty. Qin Youxuan was starting to hesitate, should she ask about his rtionship with Bai Wei at this risky moment¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, all of my stuff is gone.¡± Qin Youxuan asked as soon as she saw Hanjieing out of the bathroom. In the short time she was gone, all her stuff in the bedroom were missing. Qin Youxuan unhappily bit her lip, staring at her toe. She didn¡¯t need to ask, she knew who did it.
She was speechless. Hanjie¡¯s clothes were still not changed, only his cuffs were a bit wet. He was in there for so long, and he didn¡¯t shower? ¡°The bathtub is already filled up, you go clean up first and I¡¯ll have someone prepare fresh clothes for you.¡± Hanjie walked over and pulled her up, directing her towards the bathroom.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, speechless for a moment. He spent so long in the bathroom, just to run her bath? But you can¡¯t soak in the bath during your period¡­ As Qin Youxuan met his deep ck eyes, she swallowed her words. She decided not to tell him. ¡°Dan Hanjie, have I ever told you, I think you¡¯re so kind to me!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly blurted out. ¡°¡­¡± Hanjie froze, turning to look at her. ¡°No, no, you go out. I can shower myself.¡± Qin Youxuan was feeling a chill down her spine under his bewitching gaze, clumsily shoving his tall figure away. Chapter 283: 283: No Ifs Chapter 283: No Ifs The next instant, she was lifted sideways, a domineering male voice echoed in her ears, ¡°I suddenly think that with your current physical condition, you are not fit to bathe alone, let me help you.¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± After countless near-fire incidents, Qin Youxuan took twice as long as usual to emerge from the bathroom. ¡°You can¡¯t eat meat, just drink some soup.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was quite hoarse. The blue veins bursting on his forehead were enough to show that he was controlling himself with immense willpower, not tearing her apart and devouring her. ¡°How many days left?¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her blushing face, gnashing his teeth with utmost reluctance. ¡°¡­¡± Why is he brooding over this again? He¡¯s already asked several times today. Food and sex are basic human desires. This saying indeed holds true.
¡°Speak.¡± Seeing her silence, Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her waist. Qin Youxuan winced in pain, and hastily raised two fingers, ¡°Two days.¡± ¡°At most two days, otherwise I will tear you apart!¡± ¡°¡­¡± This really wasn¡¯t up to her. Qin Youxuan shivered and retreated, her petite body was forcefully hugged tight into his chest. He tilted his head and buried it in her neck, taking a deep breath. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze suddenly. Seeing his action, Bai Wei¡¯s words automatically shed through her mind. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if my body no longer has the scent you like, would you still want me?¡± Qin Youxuan asked spontaneously. At her words, Dan Hanjie¡¯s body stiffened for a moment. He slowly raised his head buried in her shoulder, his eyes deep and knowing, ¡°Your body scent is natural, it won¡¯t disappear.¡± ¡°I¡¯m saying if.¡± Qin Youxuan stubbornly asked, wanting a reassuring answer. ¡°There¡¯s no if.¡± Dan Hanjie affirmed confidently. ¡°¡­¡± Why was he so certain, without even considering an idental urrence? Had he already learned about her physique magniloquently? Did that mean he was not in love with her as a person, but just the scent of her body¡­
Qin Youxuan felt a lump in her throat, she couldn¡¯t utter a word, feeling bitter. Looking at him, there was a hint of resentment in her eyes. ¡°Even if one day your body scent really disappears, I can help you restore it.¡± Thinking that this was her concern, Dan Hanjie casually brushed past her eyebrows, rubbing her little head. But Qin Youxuan pushed him away, sat up on the bed, and suddenly raised her voice, ¡°Your idea of restore, is to make me like Bai Wei?¡±
He once said that Bai Wei¡¯s scent was man-made, so he wanted to use the same method to maintain her body scent? Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart plummeted instantly. All she could see was mist, she strained her eyes trying to see him clearly, but realized she had never truly known this man before her. His world, everything he wanted, she knew absolutely nothing about. Qin Youxuan suddenly felt a cold wave wash over her. ¡°I only see Wei¡¯er as a sister.¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, his eyes deep. He didn¡¯t understand how she was dwelling on this issue again. ¡°A sister who likes you? She can even research body scents for you, and even change her own scent to be a type you like, Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know she likes you!¡± Qin Youxuan shouted in borderline hysteria. The feeling from heaven to hell, that was her at the moment. Chapter 284: 284: Threatened By Him Chapter 284: Threatened By Him Dan Hanjie had left his work to find her after she left Yujing Vi.
Knowing she was bothered by Bai Wei, he gave her a clear answer. But why, in the end, did he tell her that everything she received was only because of her body scent¡­ ¡°Have you ever thought about it, there might be a second or third person in this world with the same body fragrance as me¡­ Dan Hanjie, what do I mean to you if some day, another woman appears with the same scent as me?¡± Qin Youxuanughed bitterly, raised her hand, and took a deep smell. She really couldn¡¯t smell anything different about her body scent. Nor did she know what about this damn scent attracted him¡­
She knew nothing, and foolishly thought that the man she was touching now was the real Dan Hanjie. That¡¯s too ridiculous. ¡°What exactly are you trying to say?¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her steadily, seemingly also hadn¡¯t thought about this possibility, his eyes flickered, then soon regained calm. ¡°I just want to know what I am to you.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head in solitude, not looking at him. Looking at the clean desk that had been cleared, she remembered there was a medicine bottle before she left. A bottle she didn¡¯t know about, but Bai Wei could recognize at first nce. She felt as if she had intruded into a world that didn¡¯t belong to her at that moment. She knew nothing about him. Any woman could beat her until she was unrecognizable. ¡°I told you, Wei¡¯er is just my sister, and I have every reason to take care of her.¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his eyes and spoke indifferently. ¡°I don¡¯t care about Bai Wei, I care about you, Dan Hanjie, tell me clearly, what am I to you?¡± Is she a little bird being raise, or a cat being tamed¡­
He always called her a cat, was it because he regarded her as a pet deep down? Qin Youxuan frowned. Her eyes became rebellious and the hand by her side was tightly clenched into a fist. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes narrowed slightly, the glint in his eyes became unsuspecting and unfathomable. In the depths of Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, it seemed as though a dark world was fogging over, endless at a nce. ¡°You are the first woman who dares to question me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What will you do if you are not satisfied with my answer?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You owe me a debt you couldn¡¯t repay in this lifetime, do you think you can just leave? Without my protection, you will be sent to prison by Jin Chenye soon.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Was he threatening her? Qin Youxuan stubbornly stared at him, refusing to back down. Dan Hanjie caught her clear cat-like eyes, his eyes tightened and he frowned. He reached out his hand, intending to hug her. ¡°Smack¡ª¡ª¡± His hand was suddenly swatted away by her. Qin Youxuan got off the bed and stood at the farthest point from him, her distant gaze fixed on him directly. ¡°¡­¡± The two stared at each other for a long time. ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie abruptly spoke up, his tall body descended from the bed, casually pulled on a bathrobe, and was the first to leave the room. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, bit her lip, and followed.
As soon as she stepped out, she saw Dan Hanjie standing in front of the study. Seeing her, he entered the passcode, unlocked the door, and stepped in. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know the password, so she hurriedly followed in before the door to the study closed. As soon as she entered his study, Qin Youxuan was stunned. Her eyes widened, and she was speechless for a while. Chapter 285: 285: I’ll Follow You From Now On Chapter 285: I¡¯ll Follow You From Now On ck, endless ckness.
The doors and windows were ck, the walls were ck, the table was ck¡­ Everywhere she looked was ck. A gloomy aura engulfed her; Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, and she nervously stepped back, pressing herself against the door panel. ¡°What is happening¡­¡± Who would decorate a study room like this? If one didn¡¯t know better, they might believe they had stepped into hell, all dark and oppressive¡­ ¡°Are you scared? If I told you this is my world, would you still want to enter?¡± Dan Hanjie turned his back, walked from behind hisrge ck desk to her, looking down at her pale face with a superior gaze.
He saw fear in her eyes, her hand clenched into a fist by her side. ¡°¡­¡± What did he mean? He was a business tycoon in Fico City, his world should be filled with riches and splendor, how could it be ck¡­ The images of them being chased down in Pittsburgh shed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind. She shivered! ¡°Tell me now, what¡¯s your decision.¡± Dan Hanjie held her chin, forcing her to look at him, demanding an answer with a cold voice. ¡°¡­¡± Upon meeting his deep gaze, Qin Youxuan¡¯s tense nerves surprisingly rxed. Her little hand pulled on his sleeve, without uttering a word. Her action, however, said it all. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m afraid to be in this darkness alone, can I stay with you from now on?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s body jolted, a bright light filled his enchanting eyes, he pulled her petite body tightly into his arms. The next second, he leaned down and kissed her lips. Kissing her fiercely, without any reservation. Feeling his unusual aura, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t step back but instead got on her tiptoes, wrapping her arms around his neck naturally. After a while. The two gradually calmed down. ¡°Once you enter my world, you won¡¯t be able to get out. Are you sure you have no regrets?¡± Dan Hanjie said while holding an unsteady Qin Youxuan, his lips curved into a slight smirk. Seeing her nod affirmatively, he held her small hand and walked toward the wall near the desk. Hisrge hand pressed on the edge of the wall, and the sealed study room window slowly opened. The blinding sunlight poured in, illuminating the dark space. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t stand the sudden strong light and subconsciously raised her hand to shield her eyes, but her face was pressed into Dan Hanjie¡¯s chest. His tall figure shielded her from everything.
¡°So there¡¯s such a design. I thought you were a devil who could work even in the darkness. Now it looks less scary.¡± Qin Youxuan popped her head out from his chest, nced at the study room that had returned to normal, and sighed. ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to know about my rtionship with Wei¡¯er? Come with me.¡± Dan Hanjie walked to his desk, quickly punched a few numbers on the keypad, and the bottom drawer popped open instantly. The dark drawer was filled with items, with a picture frame on top. The surface was very clean. It was obvious that he often picked it up to look at it; there was not a speck of dust on it. ¡°Who is this?¡± Qin Youxuan glimpsed the picture frame in his hand, her petite body sat down on his thigh, curiously leaned forward to take a closer look. There were two people in the photo, both very handsome, one of them was Dan Hanjie, the other she didn¡¯t recognize. Qin Youxuan tried to remember, but she didn¡¯t recall this person from her memory. The man looked very handsome and radiated a sunny aura. Even in front of a charming man like Dan Hanjie, he didn¡¯t seem any less appealing.
Chapter 286: 286 He is Dead Chapter 286: He is Dead ¡°Bai Huo, Bai Wei¡¯s biological brother, my only friend,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was calm, even indifferent.
Yet the fact that he used the word ¡®friend¡¯ was shocking to Qin Youxuan, she couldn¡¯t help but take the photo frame from his hand and look at the man in the photo more closely. For some reason, she always got the sense that there was a mncholy behind Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze. ¡°Was it him who asked you to take care of Bai Wei? What about himself?¡± Qin Youxuan held his hand, looking at him curiously. No one usually entrusts their own sister to others¡¯ care. This man didn¡¯t seem like a simple figure. Just by looking at his attire and demeanor, he was outstanding. Theposure shown in his eyes, enough to remain unafraid in the face of danger, proved him to be a leader.
Aren¡¯t all capable men protective of their younger sisters? How reassured he must have been to entrust his own sister to Dan Hanjie¡­ ¡°He¡¯s dead.¡± Dan Hanjie stared at the photo frame in her hand, delivering the words with pronounced pauses. ¡°¡­¡± The photo frame almost slipped from Qin Youxuan¡¯s tremor hand. She stared at him wide-eyed. Dead¡­ he¡¯s dead? Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze to the man in the photo, who stood out from the rest. He looked so young¡ªhow could he be dead? ¡°Three years ago, when I first arrived in Fico City, just as I established a foothold, I was ambushed. In order to save me, he took a bullet to the heart,¡± Dan Hanjie recounted these words in a rather indifferent tone, but Qin Youxuan noticed his hand was trembling. She wasn¡¯t sure if it was anger or guilt. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Dan Hanjie held Qin Youxuan close, leaning against the chair backrest, slowly closing his eyes.
The bloody scene seemed to rey before his eyes. ¡°He didn¡¯t get to say a word before he died. But I could tell, he wanted me to take care of Wei¡¯er. After that gunfight, Wei¡¯er went missing. It wasn¡¯t until recently that she was found,¡± Dan Hanjie spoke very briefly, seeming reluctant to revisit the past. From what Bai Wei had said before, Qin Youxuan could roughly infer what had happened. Bai Huo and Bai Wei must have known Dan Hanjie since childhood. Bai Wei, due to Bai Huo, must have often seen Dan Hanjie, which is why she understood him so well. She didn¡¯t expect Bai Huo to die saving Dan Hanjie. She could see that it had a significant impact on Dan Hanjie. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have spent three years searching for Bai Wei after her disappearance. And because of Bai Huo, he saw Bai Wei as a sister¡­ Yet, she suspected their rtionship was not that innocent. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t know¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt guilty and hugged him tightly around his robust waist. ¡°Is your insomnia rted to this?¡± Could his insomnia be rted to Bai Huo¡¯s death? But ording to Bai Wei, the timeline didn¡¯t match¡­
She blinked her cat-like eyes in confusion, looking at him. ¡°No.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s face darkened and a sh of bloodlust in his eyes startled Qin Youxuan. She remembered his previous reaction and hastily dropped the subject. ¡°So what are you nning to do, I mean about Bai Wei. I can tell she likes you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan said with a discontented feeling in her heart. By now, she was clear that Dan Hanjie would never abandon her. Yet while he saw Bai Wei as a sister, Bai Wei didn¡¯t see him as a brother. ¡°I will arrange for her to be sent back to the US and ensure that she¡¯s well-looked-after.¡± Chapter 287: 287: Then Don’t Upset Me Chapter 287: Then Don¡¯t Upset Me ¡°I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t agree.¡± Qin Youxuan sulked.
Bai Wei came back this time without him knowing, meaning she was really willing to stay in America. Why would she have toe back to China to assert her power? ¡°Why are you worried? Don¡¯t you have confidence? That¡¯s not like my cat.¡± Dan Hanjie teased, hisrge hand sweeping through her hairline, taking control of the back of her head. ¡°I just happen to have a body scent you naturally like, how can I be confident?¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head away, not looking at him. She moved his hand away, swiftly sorting out her hair that he messed up. Her long hair flew, a pair of cat¡¯s pupils shone coldly, bing rebellious in the blink of an eye. Her whole body unted an indescribable arrogance.
¡°The cat¡¯s tail is up.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her and brought her closer, immediately pinching her buttocks. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± ¡°Hmm, say it again.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Shameless! Qin Youxuan brushed off his hand to leave his study, a ce she didn¡¯t like. She had just taken a few steps when he picked her up. ¡°You¡¯ve been throwing tantrums for so long, running away from home, wanting to break up with me, aren¡¯t you tired?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was a bit tired. But he hides too well, and she couldn¡¯t see through him. She had no choice but to be tired.
¡°If you don¡¯t make me worry, I won¡¯t be tired!¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him with a beaming smile. ¡°Now it¡¯s apparently my fault.¡± Dan Hanjie lightly fought her forehead, carrying her to the bedroom. ¡°Sleep, I¡¯m here with you.¡± His warm,rge palm covered her slim belly, the continuous warmth making Qin Youxuan happily close her eyes, turning around and nestling into his arms. After causing a ruckus for a good part of the day, she was really tired. Qin Youxuan closed her eyes and fell asleep. ¡°Knock knock¡ª¡ª¡± The sudden knocking made Dan Hanjie jolt, taking a nce at the sleeping Qin Youxuan and quickly sitting up. He went to the door and opened it. Seeing Bai Wei standing outside the door, his eyes tightened. He leaned against the door, raising his eyebrows at her, ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± Two indifferent words. ¡°Jie¡­¡± Bai Wei¡¯s eyes reddened as soon as she spoke.
Her small hands clung to the hem of her dress, with helplessness all over her delicate face. Dan Hanjie frowned. He never liked women getting close, the only exception was that cat. ¡°I don¡¯t want to go back to the US. After big brother¡¯s death, the Bai Family has declined. If I go back, my father will surely force me to marry. Jie, can you please not send me back?¡± Bai Wei¡¯s terrified tears fell, her hand reaching out to grab Dan Hanjie¡¯s clothes. ¡°If you don¡¯t like me calling you Jie, I can change that. I can call you big brother, is that ok? I can behave very well, I won¡¯t argue or get jealous with your woman, I won¡¯t touch your things which you don¡¯t like me to¡­¡± As Bai Wei spoke and cried, her beautiful face became a mess. She clung to Dan Hanjie¡¯s clothes and wouldn¡¯t let go. She had just returned with great difficulty, and if she were sent away again, she wouldn¡¯t be able to get close to him in her entire life. ¡°With me around, no one can force you to do something you don¡¯t like. I will let someone handle the Bai Family¡¯s affairs, you go back with ease. If you don¡¯t want to stay in the Bai Family, find a ce you like, tell Yao, he will arrange it for you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes sank, coldly parting his lips. He didn¡¯t like his cat, paying attention to anyone other than him, even if it was a woman. ¡°¡­¡±
Bai Wei looked up at him, stunned. She didn¡¯t expect that even after lowering herself to this extent and pleading so hard, he was still determined to send her away. Chapter 288: 288: I Promise to Behave Chapter 288: I Promise to Behave Is that woman really that important to you?
¡°Is it that no matter what I say, you¡¯re still determined to send me away?¡± Bai Wei speaks tremulously, her slender body retreating backward, her voice crying out in usations with tears streaming down her face. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re a liar! You said you would take care of me in ce of my brother, but now you¡¯re solely focused on sending me away. I know I¡¯m a burden; I¡¯ve been shunned wherever I go. Only my eldest brother cherished me ever since I was young¡­ Give my brother back to me¡­¡± Bai Wei suddenly screams, clutching her head as if maddened, sinking to the ground. ¡°Wei¡¯er, mind yournguage,¡± Dan Hanjie raises an eyebrow, nces at Qin Youxuan who is still asleep, and steps out of the room, closing the door behind him. Not wanting her to be awakened.
Seeing his actions, Bai Wei bes even more hysterical, ¡°Are the feelings we¡¯ve fostered over all these years weaker than those for an unknown woman?¡± ¡°Jie, I know you better than anyone else, you¡¯ve been looking for me all this time I¡¯ve been missing. I know you have feelings for me, if it wasn¡¯t for her, you wouldn¡¯t treat me like this, I hate her!¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Dan Hanjie snaps, his patience visibly thinning. ¡°I¡¯ve told you many times; you are my sister.¡± ¡°If you truly consider me as your sister, why do you insist on sending me away? Let me stay, I promise to behave¡­Jie, I beg you!¡± She doesn¡¯t want to live through days without seeing him. This isn¡¯t the life she wants. As long as she can stay by his side, even as his sister, she¡¯s willing¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve already arranged things with the American side, you choose a day and Yao will take you back.¡± Dan Hanjie lips move in a non-negotiable tone. ¡°¡­.¡± Bai Wei shudders, retreating step by step. Desperately shaking her head, ¡°No, I won¡¯t go back, a ce without my brother is not my home.¡±
¡°I don¡¯t want to go back¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to go back¡­¡± ¡°Thud¨C¡± Bai Wei spins around and recklessly charges headfirst into the wall. ¡°Thud¨C¡± ¡°Thud¨C¡± Like a madman, Bai Wei uses her own head to crazily bash the wall. ¡°Wei¡¯er!¡± Dan Hanjie startles, steps forwards, and grabs her wrist, pulling her back harshly to stop her actions. ¡°Let me go! If you won¡¯t let me stay, what¡¯s the point of living¡­.¡± Blood seeps from Bai Wei¡¯s forehead, pooling and spreading with her struggles, a ghastly sight. ¡°I miss my brother, I want to go find my brother¡­¡± Bai Wei forcefully pries off Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand and charges headlong again toward the wall.
The, thud, thud, thud of her hitting the wall is heart-wrenching. Soon enough, Bai Wei has battered her head till it bleeds. Dan Hanjie stands behind her, watching her actions and frowning. Bai Wei¡¯s words are a ceaseless reminder to him ¨C his life was a sacrifice given by Bai Huo. He can¡¯t possibly stand by and watch his only sister seeking death¡­ ¡°Click¨C¡± The room door opens from the inside. Qin Youxuan stumbles out, rubbing at her sleepy eyes. Seeing Dan Hanjie outside the door, she subconsciously snuggles into his arms and mumbles, ¡°What¡¯s that noise? It¡¯s too noisy.¡± As she speaks, another crash diverts her attention and she instinctively turns her head. ¡°¡­ Don¡¯t look.¡± Dan Hanjie freezes, not expecting her to wake. Subconsciously, he covers her head, preventing her from turning around. Seeing Dan Hanjie, who had always kept her at a distance, cozying up with a woman, Bai Wei appears shell-shocked.
¡°Thud¨C¡± In the moment she returned to her senses, she carelessly charges into the wall with suicidal intent. Chapter 289: 289: No One Can Threaten Him Chapter 289: No One Can Threaten Him This time, Dan Hanjie had no time to stop it.
As soon as Qin Youxuan turned her head, she saw Bai Wei¡¯s bloodied face and froze on the spot. It took her a moment, blinking her cat-like eyes. She pinched her own cheek hard, grimacing with pain, confirming that she wasn¡¯t dreaming. What was she doing, hitting a wall by herself? ¡°You¡­¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan opened her mouth, she saw Bai Wei softly copse towards the wall.
Be careful¡ª¡ª¡± With her petite figure, she hurried forward to support Bai Wei. ¡°Qin Youxuan, I beg you, I won¡¯t fight with you, please don¡¯t let Jie send me away. I don¡¯t want to go back to the United States ¡­¡±, Bai Wei said, half closing her eyes. The wound on her head was bleeding, the repeated impact blurred her consciousness, but she forcibly held on, refusing to faint. She gripped Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightly, begging desperately. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, stunned, hesitated for a few seconds before looking up at Dan Hanjie. He just stood there. His majestic body stood tall. Dressed in a ck suit, he seemed resolute, cold, and ruthless. In the dim light, his enchanting face exuded coldness and aloofness¡­ His lips were tightly met, as if he couldn¡¯t see Bai Wei¡¯s miserable state or hear her pleading. Only when he saw Qin Youxuan stepping forward to support Bai Wei, did he slightly frown. ¡°Do you want her to stay?¡±
There was no trace of emotion in his words. But intuition told Qin Youxuan that the calmer he was, the angrier he must be. At this point, she should let go of Bai Wei, turn around, and walk back to her room as if she hadn¡¯t seen anything. But¡­ Qin Youxuan looked down at Bai Wei, slumped in her arms, barely alive, and was at a loss. Dan Hanjie wanted to expel Bai Wei because of Qin Youxuan. He, however, owed Bai Huo a life. If Bai Wei were to die, he wouldn¡¯t feel any better, would he? ¡°I don¡¯t want her to stay. It¡¯s up to you to decide. Just don¡¯t let her die. Now, let the housekeeper take care of her wounds first. Otherwise, she¡¯ll lose too much blood!¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, stating her thoughts calmly. She did not like Bai Wei, that was a woman¡¯s intuition. But letting Bai Wei die in front of Dan Hanjie was too harsh. ¡°If you guys don¡¯t let me stay, just let me die here¡­¡± Bai Wei, halfway through her words, pushed Qin Youxuan away and, gritting her teeth, again attempted to run into the wall. ¡°Have you had enough!¡±
Qin Youxuan grabbed her and dragged her back. ¡°Using your own body as a chip to threaten others is the lowest way. The only ones you can threaten are those who truly care about you. Do you really think that people who don¡¯t value themselves are worth being loved? If I were you, I would think I didn¡¯t deserve it!¡± Qin Youxuan shouted angrily. Upon hearing her words, Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, looking at her with an even deeper gaze. His woman knew what he was thinking without him having to say it. No one could threaten him. Those who don¡¯t love themselves are not worth his effort. ¡°What do you know!¡± Bai Wei cried out tearfully. Her wrist was seized by Qin Youxuan; she could not break free, and she could only re angrily back. ¡°Since childhood, only my brother has doted on me. Whatever I liked, my brother would get it for me. With my brother around, I would never suffer any grievances ¡­¡± ¡°In this world, only my brother treats me best ¡­¡± ¡°But now my brother is gone, no one cares about me anymore ¡­ it¡¯s all because of you, you took Jie away from me. Give him back to me ¡­¡±
Chapter 290: 290 His Palm is Sweating Chapter 290: His Palm is Sweating Bai Wei is screaming hysterically. Her delicate face contorting, filled with intense despair. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan furrows her brows, subconsciously ncing at Dan Hanjie. As expected, his face darkens. Dan Hanjie steps forward, lifting Qin Youxuan up and letting Bai Wei fall. Without a single word, he turns and walks away. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan takes a quick look at the surprised Bai Wei, finding herself equally shocked. ¡°If you dare to speak a word on her behalf, I¡¯ll let her stay. But I promise, you will regret it,¡± Dan Hanjie grips her hand hard, his teeth clenched. ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan blinks, biting her lip and remaining silent. She¡¯s not Mary Sue; she won¡¯t plead for Bai Wei. But wouldn¡¯t he feel guilty if Bai Wei truly died? With a conflicted heart, Qin Youxuan clutches the hem of her dress, almost tearing it apart. ¡°She¡¯s just trying to threaten me with her life. If she doesn¡¯t get what she wants, she won¡¯t die,¡± Dan Hanjie nces at the dazed Bai Wei, whispering coldly. Each word devoid of any emotion. Qin Youxuan furrows her eyebrows deeply. Looking at his hand tightly gripping hers. His palm is sweaty. Dan Hanjie is actually worried about Bai Wei. Just because of her¡­ ¡°Actually, I¡­¡± ¡°Wei¡¯er!¡± Before Qin Youxuan could finish, Dan Hanjie suddenly shouts and releases her hand, rushing towards Bai Wei as she falls and sweeps her up in his arms. ¡°Call an ambnce, now!¡± Dan Hanjie growls, carrying Bai Wei and running downstairs rapidly. ¡°¡­ Okay.¡± Qin Youxuan is stunned and by the time she recovers, Dan Hanjie has disappeared. Qin Youxuan bites her lip, hesitating for a few seconds before deciding to follow. Upon reaching the entrance of Yujing Vi, a sports car drives from the garage and abruptly stops in front of her. The person driving is Yao, who rushed over after hearing themotion.
Dan Hanjie, with Bai Wei in his arms, sits in the back seat. The blood on her forehead has soaked his shirt and dripped onto the leather car seat. Her bloody face is terrifying. ¡°Come with me.¡± Dan Hanjie pushes open the car door and his towering figure steps out from the back seat. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan is pulled into the car by him, shock leaving her momentarily speechless.
He¡¯s still considering her feelings at this moment¡­ The gloominess she saw in him when he rushed down the stairs cradling Bai Wei disappeared instantly. Qin Youxuan blinks and pushes the car door open to get out. ¡°I¡¯m fine, take her to the hospital quickly. I¡¯ll wait for you toe back.¡± Qin Youxuan takes two steps back and waves her hand. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrow as he watches her for a few seconds before ordering the car to be driven away. Qin Youxuan stands still, watching the sports car drive away from Yujing Vi, her smile vanishingpletely. Her hands stuffed in her pockets, she looks down. What a day, one incident after another. Actually, she should be grateful to Bai Wei. Thanks to her antics, it¡¯s the first time she didn¡¯t dwell on her mother¡¯s death anniversary. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Qin Youxuan breathes a long sigh and enters the Vi. ¡­
During dinner, Qin Youxuan eats alone. She quickly eats a few bites, but loses her appetite. She returns to her room and lies on the tatami in the balcony, looking up at the stars in the night sky. Dan Hanjie hasn¡¯te back yet, she wonders how Bai Wei is doing. Qin Youxuan curls up her petite body on the tatami and before she knows it, she falls asleep¡­ Chapter 291: 291: Need to Stay for Observation Chapter 291: Need to Stay for Observation ¡°Why did you sleep here?¡± In the darkness, a warm hand gently stroked her cheek, and Qin Youxuan was startled awake. As she attempted to sit upright on the tatami, she fell securely into his strong arms. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes and rubbed them. ¡°Mm.¡± Dan Hanjie hummed a single syble, quickly took her, and went back to their room. He felt her forehead and grabbed her small hand into his palm, frowning, ¡°Why is your hand so cold? Who allowed you to sleep on the balcony?¡± ¡°How is Bai Wei doing?¡± Qin Youxuan nonchntly withdrew her hand, hid it in the quilt, and softly asked. Her gaze steadily met his. ¡°She lost a lot of blood and might have a concussion. She needs to stay in the hospital for observation.¡± Dan Hanjie stood up from the bed and unbuttoned his shirt. There were bloodstains on the cuffs, even on the front. His movements were so brusque as if he couldn¡¯t wait to tear his shirt off, making Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. When she got her period, he didn¡¯t react as strongly. ¡°Let me help you.¡± Qin Youxuan also stood up from the bed, walked in front of him, crouched halfway on the bed, and started to help him undress.
She was neither fast nor slow, her serious expression as if she was performing a crucial task. Dan Hanjie squinted his eyes, letting her proceed. His deep gaze fixed on her profile, his previously agitated mood gradually quieting down, and he suddenly embraced her. ¡°I¡¯ll go take a shower first.¡± Just when Qin Youxuan was about to ask what¡¯s wrong, he already let go of her and headed briskly towards the bathroom. It seems he really can¡¯t stand wearing his dirty clothes¡­ Qin Youxuan made a pouting sound, pondered a bit, then got off the bed and headed out of the room. About ten minutester, she came back with two bowls of piping hot noodles. Just as she put the bowls on the table, she saw the bathroom door opened from inside. Dan Hanjie stepped out, only wearing a bathrobe, drying his short hair with a towel. The deep gray bathrobe entuated his handsome and enchanting face with a touch of detachment. However, the underlying hint of indulgence in his eyes deepened as he eyed the noodles on the table. ¡°Did you make these?¡± Dan Hanjie casually tossed the towel aside and sat down at the table. ¡°You¡¯re giving me too much credit. I only know how to eat. The butler made these for you. I just asked him to make an extra bowl. You probably haven¡¯t had dinner yet, so eat while it¡¯s still hot!¡± Qin Youxuan grinned as she pushed the other bowl of noodles in front of him, ¡°Here, this is your reward.¡± Then she slurped up some noodles, the sound of her chewing was particrly sweet. Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression became strained as he asked, ¡°Haven¡¯t you eaten dinner?¡± ¡°I have, but I didn¡¯t eat much.¡± ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrow, attempting to read her expression.
¡°Nope, I just didn¡¯t have much of an appetite.¡± Qin Youxuan replied nonchntly, continuing to shovel noodles into her mouth with evident efficiency. She nced at the silent man with a puzzled frown, ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry?¡± Why doesn¡¯t he eat anything? ¡°Is it because you don¡¯t like the taste of these noodles? I can ask the butler to make something else for you, but you¡¯ll have to wait until I finish.¡±
Noodles will turn mushy if she let them sit. Just as Qin Youxuan was thinking about this, she fed another chopstick of noodles into her mouth, followed by a sip of soup. ¡°Delicious!¡± Dan Hanjie sat across from her, watching the little woman who was delighting in her meal. His face had turned so dark it could almost drip ink. Chapter 292: 292: Dawn Will Come After Endurance Chapter 292: Dawn Will Come After Endurance The next moment, Dan Hanjie took the bowl in front of her. ¡°Um, this bowl is mine, yours is over there.¡± Qin Youxuan looked at her empty hand and paused before raising her head and pointing at another bowl of noodles next to him. Isn¡¯t he obsessed with cleanliness, then why did he take her noodles? ¡°I don¡¯t mind!¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, grabbed another pair of chopsticks from the side, and started eating the noodles. ¡°¡­¡± It took a while for Qin Youxuan to register what was happening. He¡­he is eating her noodles¡­ In just a few minutes, Dan Hanjie had finished the bowl of noodles and mmed the bowl on the table dering, ¡°Tastes bad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± For something he thought tasted bad, he ate it fast.
¡°Got a problem with that?¡± ¡°N-No, if you think it tastes bad, I¡¯ll eat it.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t bother arguing with him, and just reached for the other untouched bowl of noodles next to him. Just as she was about to touch the rim of the bowl, someone took the bowl away. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand froze in mid-air. Dan Hanjie had picked up the other bowl of noodles and started devouring it again. A few minutester, he pushed an empty bowl in front of Qin Youxuan, repeating the same sentiment, ¡°Tastes bad.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was furious. Those were her noodles! ¡°I¡¯m full, do you still want to eat?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Sorry, but I ate it all.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her angry little face, with a mysterious smile curling up the corners of his mouth. ¡°¡­¡± What a terrible man! Infuriated, Qin Youxuan stood up from the table, turned around and fell into his arms. He then carried her to bed. ¡°After you are full and warm, you start having lustful thoughts, you little vixen.¡± His warm breath sprayed on her delicate earlobe, his maic voiceden with suppressed desire. ¡°If you want to fantasize, fantasize on your own, I¡¯m hungry!¡± He ate both bowls of noodles and still dared to talk about satisfying lust after being full and warm. Drop dead already!
Qin Youxuan turned her back to him, closed her eyes, and tried hard to hypnotize herself. She¡¯s not hungry, she isn¡¯t¡­ she really isn¡¯t¡­ She really¡­was very hungry! ¡°Dan Hanjie, give me back my noodles!¡± Qin Youxuan sat up with a start and red at him.
¡°It¡¯s in my stomach, try taking it.¡± Dan Hanjie held her face, and smirked wickedly. ¡°¡­¡± Seeing his smug face, Qin Youxuan felt like pping him! She gritted her teeth, looked at the time. It was past two in the morning already. Nevermind, it was toote. The butler must have already retired. She decided to bear with it till dawn. Qin Youxuan crawled back into bed and forced herself to sleep. Suddenly, an arm snaked around her waist pulling her closer. Qin Youxuan tried to push him away in annoyance, but his grip only tightened. ¡°Don¡¯t force me into a fight to the death with you.¡± Dan Hanjie snapped, biting her earlobe. ¡°¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t win against him, she had to admit defeat. Holding back her anger, Qin Youxuan crawled out of bed as soon as dawn broke. After changing out of her pajamas, she rushed downstairs, ¡°Butler, make me a bowl of noodles, just like the previous one!¡± She was just about to sit down in the living room when she froze.
¡°Miss Qin, good morning.¡± Yao greeted her respectfully. ¡°Morning¡­¡± Qin Youxuan responded awkwardly. Past Yao, she stared at Bai Wei, who was seated in a wheelchair and had just been wheeled in. Bai Wei was wearing only a blue and white hospital gown, with bandages wrapped around her forehead, a red stain seeping through at the front end. Sickly and frail. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, Bai Wei paused, then looked away. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Youxuan was somewhat baffled, looking at Yao for answers. Didn¡¯t Dan Hanjie say that Bai Wei had a concussion and needed to be hospitalized for observation? Howe she was discharged so soon¡­ Chapter 293: 293: Everything about the Bai Family Chapter 293: Everything about the Bai Family ¡°Well¡­ Miss Bai was insistent about not staying at the hospital for observation, hence she was brought back here.¡± Yao hesitated before speaking. As he spoke, Qin Youxuan involuntarily looked up at Bai Wei, who was just escorted back to her room by a bodyguard. What a irrational woman she is, not caring at all about her own health. This kind of woman must give Dan Hanjie a headache! ¡°Will she be alright like this?¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated before asking out loud. She walked over to the sofa and gestured for Yao to sit. Yao respectfully stood in front of her, unmoving. After a second¡¯s pause, he began to speak, ¡°At present, her physical condition seems to be stable, the injury on her head has been dealt with. As long as she avoids water and doesn¡¯t knock it again, there shouldn¡¯t be any major problem.¡± ¡°But if she persists in self-destruction, then nobody could stop her, right?¡± Qin Youxuan smiled awkwardly, catching the subtext in Yao¡¯s words. ¡°¡­¡± Yao didn¡¯t dare to respond, choosing to keep silent instead.
¡°Yao, may I ask, how long have you been working for Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan thought for a moment, then asked. Seeing that Yao did not sit down, she also stood up from the sofa and looked at him evenly. ¡°Miss Qin, are you wishing to ask about the Bai Family?¡± Yao asked instead of answering, respectfully bending his body to invite Qin Youxuan to sit. He still stood up straight. ¡°Regarding this matter, indeed I know a bit more than others. What does Miss Qin wish to know?¡± ¡°Have you met Bai Huo?¡± Back on the sofa, Qin Youxuan licked her lips nervously. ¡°Yes, I have. But how did Miss Qin know about him?¡± Yao was slightly taken aback, looking quite surprised and tense hearing Qin Youxuan suddenly bring up Bai Huo. ¡°Dan Hanjie told me. I know Bai Huo risked his life to save Hanjie, and why he takes care of Bai Wei. But there are many things I still don¡¯t understand, so I wanted to ask you.¡± ¡°What does Miss Qin wish to know?¡± Hearing Qin Youxuan¡¯s words, Yao hesitated for a moment before asking respectfully. ¡°What kind of person was Bai Huo? I mean, did he really care a lot for Bai Wei?¡± ¡°¡­ Yes.¡± Yao hesitated for a few seconds before he exined, ¡°The Bai Family might not be as influential as Dan Family, but they are also a business giant. Mr. Bai had two wives and alongside Bai Huo and Bai Wei, he had other children as well. Bai Huo was exceptionally loving towards his only full-blooded little sister, Bai Wei. He would fulfill almost all of her wishes. Given his outstanding abilities and Mr. Bai¡¯s preference for him, his beloved sister also became the jewel of Bai¡¯s Family, until¡­¡± Yao suddenly stopped talking, without continuing. ¡°Until Bai Huo died, the Bai Family lost their best descendant. As a result, Bai Wei also got implicated. With her protective brother gone, her days in the Bai Family wouldn¡¯t be pleasant as an heiress with no business acumen.¡± Qin Youxuan finished his sentence, an understanding look shed in her eyes. No wonder Bai Wei didn¡¯t want to go back to America¡­ Without Bai Huo, the Bai Family would probably have no ce for Bai Wei. Looking at it this way, she was also pitiful. ¡°Then what about her disappearance for three years? I heard that Bai Wei went missing during the gunfight that took Bai Huo¡¯s life and that she only recently returned.¡±
As Qin Youxuan spoke, she scanned the surroundings, making sure no one else was around, before lowering her voice. ¡°Where has she been during these years? Why did she appear all of a sudden, after such a long time?¡± Chapter 294: 294: It’s Not Me, It’s Him Chapter 294: It¡¯s Not Me, It¡¯s Him She always felt that Bai Wei was aggressive with her intentions, to the point it was ufortable. She wasn¡¯t even afraid of dying, only to stay by Dan Hanjie¡¯s side. Was it really just because of love¡­ Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t quite describe what she was feeling, but it felt strange. ¡°¡­¡± Yao was taken aback, he hadn¡¯t expected Qin Youxuan to ask such a question. His gaze flickered, ¡°Miss Bai was seriously injured at the time. She said she was saved by someone and lived a wandering life outside, until recently when our people found her. Mr. Jie had my people investigate, as of now, there¡¯s nothing suspicious.¡± ¡°Did you investigate Dan Hanjie too?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip on the sofa tightened. It appears he also became vignt. But if even Dan Hanjie couldn¡¯t find out anything, then she had no role to y. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao suddenly straightened his body, looking surprised at the sight behind Qin Youxuan. ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan was startled, just about to turn back, when she felt a strong oppressive forceing from behind. She swiftly stood up from the sofa. ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Dan Hanjie walked casually toward the sofa with his hands in his pocket, reaching out to Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan obediently moved closer to him, letting him hold her and sit on the sofa. She pouted at her fingers, ¡°Nothing much, just some things I don¡¯t understand and asking your gold medal assistant.¡± ¡°What question, let me hear it.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips curled up affectionately, he picked up a strand of her hair to y with. ¡°Miss Qin, your noodles are ready.¡± The butler came out from the kitchen carrying a bowl of steaming noodles and ced it on the dining table, respectfully informing her. ¡°¡­I¡¯m hungry, I will go eat the noodles first.¡± Qin Youxuan took the opportunity to get out of his arms, didn¡¯t wait for Dan Hanjie to speak, and darting towards the dining room. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, his gaze nced at his empty arm then turned to Yao. ¡°Miss Qin inquired about the Bai family.¡± Yao immediately responded. ¡°Has Wei¡¯er returned?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, he asked casually. ¡°Yes, Miss Bai insisted on not staying in the hospital and had an emotional breakdown. Considering her health condition, the hospital also suggested she should be discharged for recuperation as long as she has regr check-ups, there¡¯ll be no major issues.¡± ¡°Have someone watch her 24 hours a day, don¡¯t let her act rashly.¡± After giving his order, Dan Hanjie stood up from the sofa. He saw Qin Youxuan happily eating at the table, the corner of his mouth turning up in a smile as he walked towards her. ¡°Ask the butler if you want to eat, don¡¯t stare at my bowl!¡± Seeing Dan Hanjie approach, Qin Youxuan immediately shielded her bowl of noodles and moved away from him. After holding her breath allst night, she couldn¡¯t go hungry again today or she¡¯d get injured! ¡°Mr. Jie, your breakfast is ready, would you like to eat now?¡± The butler promptly stepped forward and inquired respectfully. ¡°Change it to noodles.¡±
¡°Yes.¡± The butler immediately turned around to give the order. After a short while, he brought a bowl of hot seafood noodle soup, identical to Qin Youxuan¡¯s. It was the same vor asst night¡¯s. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say it taste awful?¡±
Qin Youxuan nced at his bowl of noodles, her eyebrows furrowed in confusion. ¡°I support it, do you have an objection?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, and gave her a sideways nce. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Miss Qin, if you don¡¯t like this vor, I can ask the kitchen to change it.¡± The butler moved forward nervously upon hearing her words. ¡°No, it¡¯s not me, I really like it. He thought it tasted awfulst night¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pointed at Dan Hanjie, but found that the man wasn¡¯t listening to her at all, instead he was elegantly picking up the cutlery and eating in a leisurely manner. Chapter 295: 295 Calm Down! Chapter 295: Calm Down! An elegant demeanor, a calm face, not showing the slightest bit of contempt. Now the one talking about dislike is her¡­ ¡°Heh heh, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s quite delicious, really, I like it!¡± Qin Youxuan burst into awkwardughter twice. Only when the butler left did she breathe a sigh of relief. She furiously red at the man in front of her. A viinous, scheming man! Qin Youxuan bit her lip and red at him for a while before a significant matter came to mind, and she looked up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, Yao told me that Bai Wei¡¯s injuries are severe. In her current condition, if you still insist on sending her back to the U.S., won¡¯t there be anyplications?¡± ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Dan Hanjie chewed slowly, swallowed the food in his mouth before opened his lips leisurely. He picked up the napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth. He closed his eyes. ¡°Do you want her to stay?¡±
¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Qin Youxuan honestly admitted. No woman would like the presence of someone like Bai Wei. ¡°I understand now.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, casually said this before he picked up the utensils again and began to eat in an elegant manner. Every move he made was indescribably graceful and noble. In the dim light, his demonic face was filled with enchanting charm¡­ But she didn¡¯t understand his words. What did he mean by he understood? ¡°Once her injuries are healed, I¡¯ll have her sent back to the U.S.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her puzzled face, his thin lips slightly parted. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback. She thought that because of Bai Wei¡¯s tantrums, he would set this matter aside temporarily. From what she could see, he did not want any harm toe to Bai Wei, or he wouldn¡¯t have been anxious when Bai Wei fainted yesterday. But unexpectedly, even after Bai Wei¡¯s antics, Dan Hanjie was still unaffected. ¡°Finished eating?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Qin Youxuan who no longer ate and furrowed his brows. ¡°No¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt guilty under his gaze, picked up her chopsticks weakly and quietly ate her noodles. ¡°Mr. Jie, you have a call.¡± Yao walked quickly into the dining room and delivered the phone to Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie took the phone wordlessly, listened for a while, didn¡¯t say a single word, and then hung up.
His face slightly cleared up. Meeting Qin Youxuan¡¯s curious eyes, his dark eyes revealed aplex light, ¡°Jin Lan is awake.¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a long silence in the dining room.
Qin Youxuan held the utensils in her hand, and it took her a while toe back to reality, she just stared at him nkly. She moved her lips repeatedly, but couldn¡¯t say anything. His words kept echoing in her ears¡­ Jin Lan is awake. She¡¯s awake. She could actually wake up¡­ ¡°Bang!¡± The utensils in her hand fell into the bowl, making a crisp tter. ¡°I¡¯m going home.¡± Qin Youxuan abruptly stood up from the chair and walked towards the door of the dining room. Jjust as she reached the door, she was held back by a pair of strong arms. ¡°Calm down!¡± ¡°I¡¯m very calm, I¡¯m just a little surprised, Dan Hanjie, I want to go home and check¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, lowered her eyes to look at her feet, her eyes somewhat heavy. ¡°Going back in your pajamas, is this your definition of calm?¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, only then did she realize she was still wearing the house clothes from yesterday. Though neat, they were not appropriate for going out. Her cat-like eyes blinked, feeling somewhat embarrassed. ¡°I¡¯m going upstairs to change.¡± Qin Youxuan pushed away his hand, and her petite figure turned around and ran towards the staircase. By the time Qin Youxuan came down from upstairs, Dan Hanjie was standing erect in the living room, his gaze focused intently on a painting on the wall. Chapter 296: 296: I’ll Arrange Someone to Take You Home Chapter 296: I¡¯ll Arrange Someone to Take You Home Qin Youxuan raised her head and squinted her eyes. Again, it was that oil painting full of sttered colors, looking like paint had been slung about at random. She couldn¡¯t look at it and appreciate any artistic value in it. She didn¡¯t know why he loved staring at it so much. Hearing her footsteps, Dan Hanjie slowly turned his body and nced at Qin Youxuan, who had changed her clothes. His eyes slightly flickered. ¡°I¡¯ll have Yao take you home.¡± ¡°No need. I can take a taxi home by myself.¡± Qin Youxuan walked up to him, ensured he wasn¡¯t angry, then tiptoed to kiss him on the lips before turning and running off. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie watched as she disappeared from his sight, his long fingers touched the lips she had kissed, his eyes deep and understanding. The calm expression on his face gradually froze over with coldness. ¡­ The Qin family mansion. Reporters had surrounded it inside and out, each one eager to be the first to get the news of Jin Lan¡¯s sudden recovery.
The moment Qin Youxuan got off the car, she realized how unwise it was toe back this way. Just as she was about to pull back, she was thumped heavily on her shoulder. ¡°Xuanzi, you actually dare to show your face, you¡¯re not even afraid of being picked clean by the media!¡± Ning Yanan held a microphone for interviewing in her hand. She recognized Qin Youxuan in the crowd, grabbed her, and quickly pulled her into a hidden corner, sighing. ¡°What¡¯s going on with you? Your face looks terrible. Don¡¯t tell me you just found out Jin Lan is awake.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked up into Ning Yanan¡¯s concerned eyes and nodded stiffly, ¡°I haven¡¯t been home for two days.¡± ¡°Two days! Have you been living with Master?!¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement, filled with the gleam of gossip. She moved closer to Qin Youxuan, nudging her shoulder forcefully, ¡°Did something big happen? Tell me the truth!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you about thister. Right now, I want to go in through the back door, but I¡¯m worried that someone is squatting there. Help me out, will you?¡± Qin Youxuan cast a nce at the reporters blocking the Qin family mansion and bit her lip. ¡°Alright, wait for me here and watch for my signals.¡± Without a second word, Ning Yanan moved towards the direction Qin Youxuan had pointed, reached the back door of the Qin mansion, and made sure there was nobody around before signaling. Seizing the opportunity, Qin Youxuan swiftly dashed into thepound. ¡°Miss¡­.¡± The servants cleaning the back garden were all stunned when they saw Qin Youxuan. ¡°Where is my father?¡± ¡°The master didn¡¯t go to thepany today; he is in the living room now¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s footsteps faltered, and she raised her head. Her father had not gone to thepany¡­ It seemed Jin Lan really was awake¡­ Qin Youxuan gripped her hand tightly at her side, biting her lip and walked in.
Just as she stepped into the living room, she caught sight of the voices inside. Jin Chenye¡¯s handsome face came into view. He was standing by the window, his face to the side, his eyes filled with a light happiness, simr to Qin Mo¡¯s. Their gazes were both fixed on Jin Lan, who was sitting in a wheelchair, her speech still stumbling and unclear. As he heard the footsteps, Jin Lan turned his head and looked at Qin Youxuan.
Their eyes met, and both of them were stunned. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed as she followed everyone¡¯s gaze to Jin Lan at the center of the living room. Jin Lan was truly awake, the day after her mother¡¯s death anniversary. What cruel irony. Looking at the joyful scene unfolding before her eyes of a happy family of three, Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart started to ache. Rancor, which had taken such trouble to decrease, began growing again in the depth of her heart¡­ ¡°Miss, you¡¯ve returned.¡± Spotting Qin Youxuan at the back door, the butler hesitated, then spoke in a respectful tone. As his words fell, everyone in the living room simultaneously turned to look at her¡ª Chapter 297: 297: Never Let Anyone Go Chapter 297: Never Let Anyone Go Without uttering a word, Qin Youxuan walked towards Jin Lan. She stood tall in front of Jin Lan, looking down on her. She caught the shock and confusion in Jin Lan¡¯s eyes and couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°Are you surprised to see me alive?¡± ¡°Xuan, my mother just woke up. She can¡¯t handle any shocks,¡± Jin Chenye regained his senses from her surprise appearance and stepped forward, standing in front of Jin Lan. Jin Lan looked terrified, her eyes wide open, staring straight at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Yiya¡­ Yaya¡­¡± She tightly gripped the armrests of her wheelchair, trying to speak, but only managed to mumble some unintelligible sybles. Qin Youxuan sneered coldly and mockingly looked at Jin Chenye, ¡°What are you afraid of? Afraid that I¡¯ll kill her again?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you convinced that I¡¯m the murderer? There was no proof of death at that time. Why don¡¯t you ask her now whether it was me who wanted to kill her, or she who went mad and tried to kill me!¡± Qin Youxuan pointed at Jin Lan, causing her to reel backward in panic. The wheelchair shook violently for a moment, almost tipping over. ¡°Mother!¡±
Jin Chenye furrowed his eyebrows and held the wheelchair steady. Jin Lan, frightened like a sparrow, held onto his arm tightly and shook her head desperately. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t¡­ know¡­¡± Jin Lan¡¯s lips moved, trying hard to articte her words, but saliva uncontrobly dripped from her mouth. ¡°Alright, mother, stop thinking about it. I know it has nothing to do with you, it¡¯s all in the past¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s not over.¡± Qin Youxuan interrupted coldly, steadily looking at Jin Chenye, who wasforting Jin Lan. Her eyes were full of cold determination. ¡°If she had remained in a vegetative state for the rest of her life, I wouldn¡¯t have pursued it because her attempt to kill me backfired on her. But she woke up. I will sue her and make her face the punishment of thew!¡± Qin Youxuan paused, then turned to Jin Lan who hid behind Jin Chenye, and said word by word, ¡°I want you to spend the rest of your life in prison repenting, repenting for the harm you¡¯ve caused me and my mother!¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Qin Mo, who had been silent, suddenly spoke out. His sharp tone stunned everyone in the living room. Seeing the situation escting, the butler quickly signaled the unrted servants to leave. The living room instantly emptied, leaving only the four of them. They looked at each other, the tension palpable. ¡°What, you didn¡¯t feel for me when I was almost murdered, but now that I¡¯m seeking justice, you can¡¯t bear it?¡± Qin Youxuan turned around to look at the biased Qin Mo, her smile grew more pronounced. There was a hint of mockery. From the moment she stepped through the door and saw their happy family of three, while she could only stand alone at her mother¡¯s gravestone mourning the lost family bond, she no longer yearned for paternal love. Whatever they least wanted to face, she would bring up. Even if that meant reopening her own wounds, letting them fester in the sunlight¡­ If it hurt, everyone would hurt together.
She wouldn¡¯t let anyone off the hook! ¡°Do you still consider this ce your home, and me your father!¡± Qin Mo mmed the table in a roar. He stood up abruptly from the sofa. He nced at Jin Lan who was scared like a child, and the quiet Jin Chenye, then turned his eyes full of rage to Qin Youxuan.
¡°Do you really not have a peace of mind if you don¡¯t stir up trouble for me for a day? I must¡¯ve owed you in a previous life!¡± Chapter 298: 298: Is She Really Her Biological Daughter? Chapter 298: Is She Really Her Biological Daughter? ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. It¡¯s I who owed you in my past life, which is why I was reborn as your daughter in this one. If I could choose, I¡¯d rather not have a father like you!¡±
¡°Sinner!¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan¡¯s words left her mouth, Qin Mo angrily raised his hand to p her. Qin Youxuan was momentarily stunned when someone forcefully pulled her backwards. ¡°p¨C¡± In a sh, Jin Chenye, with his handsome figure, stood in front of her, guarding her impably, taking the p from Qin Mo for her. ¡°Ye¡¯er¡­¡±
Qin Mo was taken aback, his numb hand hanging by his side, staring at Jin Chenye who stood protectively in front of Qin Youxuan. Jin Chenye¡¯s handsome face swiftly reddened, a clear imprint of the p standing out on his notable face, extremely unsightly. He slightly straightened, his eyes filled with coldness, ¡°Dad, violence doesn¡¯t solve problems.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need your help!¡± Qin Youxuan forcefully pushed Jin Chenye, who was blocking her view. ¡°Jin Chenye, remember, no matter what you do, I will never appreciate it. Never!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s rebellious cat eyes gleamed incredibly clear as she stared resolutely at everyone in the living room. Biting her teeth, she turned to leave. ¡°If you dare to step out of this door today, don¡¯t evere back!¡± Qin Mo¡¯s angry roar echoed behind her. ¡°Dad, am I really your biological daughter?¡± Qin Youxuan stopped in her tracks, turning around to look at him incredulously. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Mo¡¯s eyes dimmed, his hand clutching his chest, he gasped for breath heavily, ¡°If you still remembered that you¡¯re my daughter, you shouldn¡¯t have teamed up with outsiders against our ownpany. Don¡¯t think I have no idea of your little tricks!¡± ¡°Oh, really? What about you, Dad? This woman forced my mother to death and you weed her and her son back with open arms. She wanted to kill me, but you never believed me¡­ Do you know what I was thinking when I was in prison alone?¡±
Qin Youxuan¡¯s narrowed gaze fell upon him, ¡°I kept wondering if I was really your biological daughter. Why you¡¯ve never shown me any love or affection¡­¡± Never did. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes reddened, the corner of her mouth curved into a mocking smile. This isn¡¯t her home. She shouldn¡¯t havee back¡­ Qin Youxuan staggered back, reaching the door, spun around and bolted out without a backward nce. ¡°Xuan!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened at the sight of her fleeing figure. Just as he was about to chase after her, Jin Lan grasped onto his trouser leg tightly. His sudden movement nearly toppled Jin Lan onto the ground. ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°No¨Cprison¨C¡± Jin Lan stuttered in fear, her fingers trembling.
¡°I won¡¯t let you go to jail, I definitely won¡¯t! Trust me!¡± Jin Chenye held Jin Lan, who has just regained consciousness and was frightened again, his feelings mixed. ¡­ Dan Group. CEO¡¯s office. Diwu Zexuan sat on the sofa, a ss of red wine in his hands, gently swirling it around. Every now and then, he would take a sip. Hearing the approaching footsteps, his silver eyes scanned the doorway. The office door was forcefully pulled open from outside. Dan Hanjie strode in, his charismatic eyes ame with sharpness, coldly ring at the man who dared to run wild on his turf. ¡°Jie, you¡¯re here, hurry up and taste it. This is premium Lafite, you can¡¯t find it on the market now. Jin Chenye is really generous, he gave me two bottles right off the bat.¡± Chapter 299: 299 Shut Your Mouth Chapter 299: Shut Your Mouth Diwu Zexuan set down his goblet, picked up an empty one from the side, filled it a third of the way and pushed it towards Dan Hanjie.
¡°Your urgency in summoning me is just for discussing this matter?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice dropped, emanating a hint of cold sharpness. Gazing deeply at the ss before him, he looked back up, his murderous gaze targeting Diwu Zexuan. ¡°¡­If you don¡¯t want to drink, then don¡¯t. Why stare at me like that? I¡¯ve just cured Jin Lan for you. With her around, you don¡¯t have to worry about Qin Youxuan rekindling her rtionship with Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Even without Jin Lan, that would be impossible.¡± Dan Hanjie spun around, taking strides to the wooden desk and sat down casually. With a swivel of his leather chair, he turned to Diwu Zexuan. His eyes were full of certainty. ¡°That isn¡¯t necessarily the case. If I can dig it up, then with Jin Chenye¡¯s abilities, it¡¯s just a matter of time before he finds out too.¡± Seeing Dan Hanjie frown, Diwu Zexuan immediately stopped talking.
¡°I¡¯ll have the money transferred to your ount, so shut up!¡± Coldly, Dan Hanjie snapped out his words. ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Diwu Zexuan smiled, satisfied that he had achieved his objective. His gentle smile caused his silvery-grey eyes to look even more captivating. ¡°This is prepared for you.¡± He stood up from the couch, pulled out two blue medicine bottles from his pocket, and ced them on the table in front of Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie was looking at the two medicine bottles, his eyes slightly narrowed. ¡°I know that you don¡¯t need to rely on medication to sleep now, but it is better to be prepared. If you¡¯re feeling unwell, feel free to swallow a couple.¡± Dan Hanjie merely looked on, not moving, his gaze straining to look at Diwu Zexuan. After a moment of silence, he finally reached out to pick up the medicine bottle, rolling it in his palm. An eerie smile nudged at the corner of his lips. Taking the medicine bottle, Dan Hanjie tapped his long finger on the desktop. The crisp sound carried a hint of warning. ¡°You can leave now. I don¡¯t want to see you dawdling in front of me.¡±
He can¡¯t let Qin Youxuan know about his rtionship with Diwu Zexuan, or else a lot of secrets will be unveiled¡­ ¡°You¡¯re so keen to see me leave, seems like your beloved Wei is back on her feet and considering suicide. Are you sure you don¡¯t need me to intervene? Given our rtionship, it¡¯s negotiable as long as you gift me something you got from Mexico¡­¡± ¡°Get out!¡± Dan Hanjie coldly cut him off, his odd eyes sparked with hostility. ¡°¡­¡± Diwu Zexuan waved his hand nonchntly, lingering for a few seconds, but couldn¡¯t help to ask one more question, ¡°If Bai Wei doesn¡¯t mean much to you, then let¡¯s switch to another one, Qin Youxuan. I do know the secret about her health¡­¡± ¡°Bang¡ª-¡± A dull thud echoed in Diwu Zexuan¡¯s ears. He was taken aback, nced at the bullet hole on the wall, and looked back, stunned at Dan Hanjie pointing the gun at him. ¡°If you utter another word, consider yourself not leaving this ce today!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Diwu Zexuan blinked, hiding his surprise. He shrugged, a look of indifference on his face.
If he won¡¯t talk, then he wouldn¡¯t. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry. Sooner orter, Dan Hanjie woulde to him. He would wait. Diwu Zexuan stopped speaking, drained his red wine, and left. Just as Diwu Zexuan exited, Yao hurriedly entered from outside, bending down respectfully to report. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve just received news. Miss Qin had a serious dispute with Qin Mo. She has cut off her father-daughter ties and already left the Qin Family.¡± Chapter 300: 300: This is Your Home Chapter 300: This is Your Home ¡°Where is she?¡± Dan Hanjie stood up abruptly, his fingers curling into fists. ¡°Miss Qin left alone in her car, we have people following, but we¡¯re not sure where she is heading yet.¡± Yao replied respectfully. ¡°Damn it!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, he yanked his tie and left the office swiftly. ¡­ ¡°Vroom¡ª¡ª¡± The car stopped steadily at Yujing Vi. Qin Youxuan pressed the car window down, revealing her charming yet ashen face, she forced a bitter smile. She didn¡¯t know what was going on herself, she drove here inadvertently after driving aimlessly around. ¡°Miss Qin.¡±
The doorman recognized Qin Youxuan and respectfully opened the big iron gate. Just when Qin Youxuan was hesitating whether to go in, a sports car stopped next to her swiftly. ¡°Get out of the car!¡± Without waiting for the car to stop, Dan Hanjie sprung from the driver¡¯s seat. His elegant figure projected a hint of tension as he stepped towards her. He knocked on the car window. ¡°¡­¡± Startled, Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality and opened the car door. Before she could even get out of the car, her wrist was grabbed. With a forceful pull, she found herself in the embrace of a broad chest. Holding her tightly. His arm squeezing tighter. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan took in his masculine scent, her eyes reddened. The painful embrace she was subjected to, but she didn¡¯t want him to let go. She was in desperate need of a warm embrace right now¡­ ¡°This is your home.¡± A simple sentence, authoritatively pronounced into Qin Youxuan¡¯s ear. Qin Youxuan looked up at him in astonishment, her catlike eyes full of surprise. Did he already know everything she didn¡¯t say? ¡°Listen carefully, wherever I am, that¡¯s your home!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep voice faltered, his lips slightly parted. ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to drive around recklessly anymore. If you hadn¡¯te back today, I would have broken your legs!¡± ¡°¡­¡±
She was being threatened by him again. But this time, she was not angry at all. Qin Youxuan blinked her beautiful cat eyes and stood on tiptoe to give him a soft peck. Dan Hanjie was taken aback, his gaze intensified he grabbed her waist and pulled her forcefully towards him, seizing the initiative.
Qin Youxuan wobbled and quickly grabbed his jacket. ¡°Your stamina¡¯s too low, you need to train more!¡± Dan Hanjie encased her waist and jokingly teased. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face reddened immediately, and she buried her head in his chest, too shy to lift her head. Dan Hanjie picked her up horizontally and strode into the vi. ¡°This damn kitten. I¡¯m really tempted to ravish you now!¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face was blushing, she blinked herrge eyes and looked at him perplexed. Upon hearing Dan Hanjie¡¯s words, she hummed in response after a moment¡¯s dy. And then, quickly realizing what he had said, she looked at him awkwardly. After a while, she hesitated to bite her lip, on the verge of speaking yet stopping, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I actually lied to you¡­¡± Seeing the vein starting to throb on his forehead and him struggling to hold back sweat, Qin Youxuan began to fear telling him the truth. After struggling for quite a while, she finally stammered, ¡°Actually, that is not there anymore¡­¡±
¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie went rigid, his enchanting obsidian-like eyes, exceptionally deep and bewitching. Hearing Qin Youxuan¡¯s words, his tall figure went stiff. His eyes shed with a hint of surprise, followed by a nket of anger. Teeth clenched, ¡°Qin Youxuan, you¡¯re dead today!¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Isn¡¯t it supposed to be lenient for those who confess? Chapter 301: 301: I Really Know I Was Wrong Chapter 301: I Really Know I Was Wrong She really didn¡¯t want to lie to him but she had no choice. She was scared. Swiftly, the colour drained from Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, his expression threatening like a storm brewing. Before she could exin, he turned his head and bit her. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan gently shoved him, trying to escape. When he didn¡¯t budge after a few attempts, she impulsively bit his shoulder in retaliation. Dan Hanjie inhaled sharply, clutching her tiny frame as though he could merge her into his body. No one knew how long their entanglementsted before it finally ended. Amid the squabble, Qin Youxuan¡¯s vexation seemed to have lightened a lot. She remembered the earlier argument with Qin Mo but it didn¡¯t hurt as much anymore. If possible, she would rather be an orphan than living in a loveless family. Troubled by the constant doubt, she questioned if she was indeed a member of the Qin Family. Why was it that in Qin Mo¡¯s eyes, only his wife and son existed? Why couldn¡¯t he see her?
All she wanted was a bit of fairness. ¡°What are you thinking about at this time?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s exasperated voice echoed in her ears, his deep eyes mirroring his displeasure. He pulled her close to him, starting all over again. In the end, Qin Youxuan waspletely drained. Her petite body curled up and retreated into the quilt, ring at him. ¡°If you still have the energy to re at me, it means you¡¯re not tired enough yet.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared into his cold eyes and finally understood what he meant by ¡®you¡¯re so dead¡¯¡­ ¡°No, I really can¡¯t do anymore.¡± Just as she tried to get away from him, Dan Hanjie pulled her back against him, making her plead, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I really have learned my lesson.¡± ¡°Mmm, first let¡¯s talk about where you went wrong. if your answer is good, I might reconsider.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Didn¡¯t they settle the matters just now? Why is he not letting the matter rest now?! This is like going on endlessly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I want to appeal!¡± Qin Youxuan red at him fiercely as if she would like to spear him through with her eyes. ¡°Appeal rejected¡± Dan Hanjie leisurely responded, a smirk ying on his lips at the sight of her deted face. He decided to stop teasing her. He picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. When they came out, the room had already been tidy by the servants.
The warm, clean bed was so inviting that she wanted to just jump in, but Qin Youxuan dared not. She was afraid that if she moved, the man next to her would too. All she could do was remain still, not daring to budge. After a while, her legs began to feel numb.
¡°Are you not tired?¡± Upon hearing his warning, Qin Youxuan burrowed herself into the quilt as quickly as possible, covering herself fully. The blush on her face didn¡¯t fade, she was extremely tired but had lost any sense of sleepiness. She turned around and buried her face into the pillow, pretending to be dead. She couldn¡¯t fight him nor provoke him, so hiding was her only choice. ¡°Come here.¡± With only a towel wrapped around his waist, Dan Hanjie leaned against the headboard, reaching out to her. The light entuated his enchanting face, casting a deep, dimensional shadow. He didn¡¯t have to make any effort, his presence alonemanded respect and filled the room with quiet intimidation. Except for Qin Youxuan. She¡¯s always been a tough nut to crack. ¡°No!¡± Qin Youxuan retreated as far as she could. She moved so abruptly that she almost fell off the bed.
¡°I won¡¯t touch you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s frown deepened as he watched her flinch. His voice held a hint of displeasure. Chapter 302: 302: I Will Be Here from Now On Chapter 302: I Will Be Here from Now On ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan cautiously watched him for a few seconds, confirming that there was no excess emotion in his eyes, before slowly moving towards him. Dan Hanjie reached out and pulled her into his arms. ¡°Sleep, I¡¯m here.¡± His maic voice carried a subtle hint of indulgence, his long fingers stroked her slightly red eyes, and he lightly ced a kiss on her forehead. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt a pang in her heart, and her throat suddenly choked up. She lowered her gaze silently.
He knew it all. She had been kicked out of her home¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, was your dad good to you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie froze, and looked down at her unexpectedly. ¡°I just don¡¯t understand, isn¡¯t it said that every child is brought into this world by God, and they are all the treasures of their parents¡­ why is my dad different.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°When my mom was alive, he would be out early and returnte. Every weekend, my mom apanied me to the amusement park, he would never show up. I always thought he just didn¡¯t like children, butter found out, he just didn¡¯t like me. Do you know, every weekend, he would not have time because he needed to apany that woman and their child¡­¡± That illegitimate son, who was born before her, had taken away all the paternal love that should have belonged to her. Even worse was the extramarital affair between Qin Mo and Jin Lan, which led to her mom being unable to bear the public pressure and ended upmitting suicide. ¡°I have always wondered if I am his biological daughter, why have I never felt the slightest bit of love from him¡­¡± Qin Youxuan murmured quietly, nestled in Dan Hanjie¡¯s embrace. ¡°¡­¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed as he looked at her deste expression, a touch ofplexity crossed his eyes. He pursed his lips, without uttering a single word. Without receiving any response from Hanjie, Qin Youxuan stopped talking. She closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep. The steady sound of breathing came from next to her, as Dan Hanjie looked on, his handsome face showing depth and dimension. His long fingers pressed against Qin Youxuan¡¯s furrowed brow, gently smoothing her wrinkles, his voice low. ¡°No matter whose daughter you are, it¡¯s not your fault¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°Gurgle¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan was awakened by rumblings of her own stomach. She sat up on the bed, rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked around the empty room, then looked down at her clothes, feeling a sense of disorientation. Once she came to her senses, she immediately got out of bed and looked around the unfamiliar environment. This looked like a lounge.
Every decoration had Dan Hanjie¡¯s style, but the surroundings were very unfamiliar¡­ Where was this? Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds, then quickly ran to the door and opened it. Seeing the man sitting at the desk, she finally let out a sigh of relief. ¡°Awake?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, caught the panic in her eyes, his gaze tightened. Putting down the pen in his hand, he reached out to her. ¡°Is this the Dan Group?¡± Qin Youxuan nced around therge, modern office, her cat-like eyes blinked, utterly confused. Wasn¡¯t she sleeping at Yujing Vi? How did she end up here? ¡°Hmm,¡± Dan Hanjie only gave a monosybic answer and didn¡¯t exin why he couldn¡¯t bear to leave her alone in the Yujing Vi. Instead, he simply brought her along. He reached over and picked up a letter from the desk and ced it up front, with a brief exnation, ¡°This is a notice from the court. It is a request for re-examination for Jin Lan¡¯s case.¡±
Chapter 303: 303: Unless She is Hallucinating Chapter 303: Unless She is Hallucinating ¡°A retrial?¡±
Qin Youxuan stepped forward, without bothering to ask anything else. She reached out and took the letter he handed over, opening it quickly. After scanning it, she dropped the letter onto the table, looked up and said, ¡°A weekter, we have to wait that long?¡± ¡°The awakening of a person in a vegetative state is a low probability event, the court has basically suspended the case. If Jin Lan suddenly wakes up, the case has to be restarted. The process is not onlyplicated, but due to the passage of time, a lot of the evidence will be hard to obtain, making the trial difficult. She may not necessarily be convicted. If it weren¡¯t for the high public interest in the case, the restart of the case wouldn¡¯t have been so quick.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, ¡°You mean, even if I use Jin Lan of wanting to murder me, the court may acquit her due to insufficient evidence?¡± ¡°Yes.¡±
Dan Hanjie stood from the leather chair, pulling her cold body into his arms. ¡°Dan Hanjie, help me.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second, grabbed hispel, and said forcefully, ¡°I didn¡¯t wrongly use her, she really wanted to kill me! If it wasn¡¯t sessful this time, there¡¯s no guarantee there won¡¯t be a next time. I don¡¯t want her to go unpunished.¡± ¡°Are you sure Jin Lan wanted to kill you?¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her angry face, his fingers traced over her brows and eyes, then greedily lingered on her clear cat-like eyes. He loved her eyes which were so pure, without any disguise. He could see her thoughts at a nce. ¡°What do you mean? She was holding a knife to kill me. Unless I was hallucinating, I couldn¡¯t be wrong.¡± ¡°What you see is not always the truth, but if you want Jin Lan to go to jail, I will help you.¡± As Dan Hanjie finished speaking, he pressed the inte, calling Yao in. Only after watching his movements did Qin Youxuan sigh a sigh of relief. She may not harbor resentment towards Jin Chenye, but she would never forgive Jin Lan. Although she didn¡¯t understand what Dan Hanjie was hinting at, she believed in what she saw and heard. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao quickly entered the CEO¡¯s office, standing respectfully in front of the desk.
Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t look at him, but instead at Qin Youxuan, and said softly, ¡°My man is here, you say how you want to do this, tell Yao, and he will have it handled.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need to fabricate evidence. I just want to present the truth of the case. I will ept whatever the court¡¯s judgement is.¡± Qin Youxuan cut to the chase. ¡°What does Miss Qin mean?¡± Yao asked respectfully. ¡°I only need you to do one thing for me. Keep an eye on Jin Chenye and don¡¯t let him secretly use other means to help Jin Lan escape punishment!¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Yao paused, and then nodded. He nced at Dan Hanjie on his way out. Seeing that he had no other orders, he finally turned and left. ¡°Now that we¡¯re done discussing others, let¡¯s talk about us.¡± Dan Hanjie gave Qin Youxuan an inscrutable look and sat back down in his chair. His tall body reclined against the leather chair, his features perfect, his eyes deep, and his handsome face a masterpiece. His long legs were crossed in front of him, and he extended a hand to Qin Youxuan, signaling her to sit on hisp. ¡°Us?¡± Qin Youxuan looked nkly at him, not understanding what they would need to talk about. ¡°I remember you still owe me a favor.¡±
Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow at her, seeing her not moving to sit on hisp, his brow furrowed. ¡°What favor?¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t react at once, she nced at his darkening eyes, hastily went up to him and sat on hisp. Chapter 304: 304: Trial Marriage Agreement Chapter 304: Trial Marriage Agreement ¡°I remember now, I remember¡­what do you want me to do?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, curiously observing him.
Why was he all of the sudden mentioning the condition that she had agreed to, that she¡¯d almost forgotten about? ¡°Sign this.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled out a document from beside him, unfolded it in front of her, and ced a pen in her hand before she even had a chance to read it. ¡± ¡­ ¡± Qin Youxuan looked at the pen in her hand, then raised her eyes to look at the document on the table. Recognizing the content of the agreement, she waspletely taken aback.
After a long pause, she found her voice again, ¡°Dan¡­Dan Hanjie, this is a marriage contract¡­¡± Was she mistaken? ¡°I know.¡± Dan Hanjie replied disinterestedly. His ck eyes were calm and unrippled, showing not even a hint of joy. ¡°We¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan couldplete her sentence, she was tongue-tied. No proposal, no engagement ring, just a marriage contract sprung up on her out of nowhere¡­ Qin Youxuan waspletely lost for words. When she saw the detached expression on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, not even the slightest of excitement stirred within her. He approached this as if it were a business deal. A transaction predicated on marriage. ¡°Don¡¯t forget, this is something you owe me.¡± Seeing her hesitation, Dan Hanjie¡¯s face hardened even more, and an icy chill appeared in his ck eyes. He observed her wavering demeanor. ¡± ¡­ ¡±
Qin Youxuan was startled by his shout, her hand holding the pen started trembling. She lifted her gaze to look at him. Confirming he wasn¡¯t joking, she bit her lip. Amitment she agreed to without thinking has turned into a contract for her to sell herself. ¡°Can I ask why?¡± Qin Youxuan stubbornly held onto the pen, murmuring her question. ¡°You¡¯re the CEO of the Dan Group. Your marriage will undoubtedly affect many interests. Marrying me could only do harm to you¡­¡± ¡°I thought you¡¯d be more concerned about the terms of the contract.¡± Hanjie interrupted her. Reclining in his seat, he took with him back Qin Youxuan holding in her hand the contract and the pen without a cap. Her body swayed. Qin Youxuan sat upright on hisp, flicked the contract open to study its content. She skipped over the sections dividing the interests and detailing the property, until she saw the contract¡¯s duration. Her feline eyes widened in surprise. One year. 365 days¡­ So, the marriage he wanted would onlyst that long. A lump formed in Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat. She didn¡¯t know what to feel.
She bit her lip and hurriedly signed her name at the back of the contract and then closed the file to hand it to him. She no longer cared about his sudden desire to get married. Only a year, she thought. It¡¯s a debt she owed him. She¡¯d pay back. ¡± ¡­ ¡± Dan Hanjie watched her sign the contract swiftly, his enchanting eyes narrowed, casting a faint glimmer. His arm, which held her, suddenly tightened. Was she so insistent on not signing before because she was worried he would tie her down for the rest of her life? ¡°I¡¯ve signed.¡± Qin Youxuan found that he never took the contract from her. She raised her head to look at him. Hanjie suddenly took her hand. Qin Youxuan jumped, and the document fell to the floor. The next moment, her petite frame was hoisted up into his arms as he strode towards the lounge. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯ve taken a lot from me today already¡­¡±
¡°The wedding night is different.¡± ¡± ¡­ ¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s struggle was in vain, she was carried straight into the lounge. No sooner had she been roused from hunger, than Dan Hanjie had made her satiated in apletely different way. Chapter 305: 305: Don’t Let Anyone Know Chapter 305: Don¡¯t Let Anyone Know The night was just beginning.
Dan Hanjie propped himself up with one hand by the bedside, gazing at the deeply asleep Qin Youxuan. His piercing dark eyes filled with affection. After a while, he reached out to lift the covers and got out of bed. He made sure she was still asleep before leaving the bedroom. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao stood straight in the office. Seeing Dan Hanjie emerge from the bedroom, he respectfully bowed. ¡°Take this document for notarization and seal off any information. Do not let anyone know for now,¡± Dan Hanjie casually ordered, sinking his tall figure into the sofa.
His voice was indifferent with a trace of coldness. ¡°Mr. Jie, if the others from the Dan family find out about your marriage, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Yao looked at the marriage agreement in his hand and furrowed his brows in worry. ¡°You know how to deal with it. Be discreet,¡± Dan Hanjie lifted his head, his enchanting cold eyes shing danger. ¡°This is a big deal, we might not be able to keep it hidden. Once known, it could affect not only Dan Group but the entire consortium.¡± ¡°Do I need to teach you how to handle such a trivial matter?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao closed his mouth and respectfully nodded. After some thought, he still asked, ¡°And what about Jin Lan?¡± ¡°Keep up appearances. As for what Jin Chenye wants to do, keep an eye on him. When the time is right, we can lend him a hand. We both want to save Jin Lan for now,¡± Dan Hanjie responded coldly with a smirk. He did not exhaust all this effort to save a person just to have them locked up in prison. Jin Lan had other uses. ¡°What if Miss Qin finds out¡­¡±
¡°I will cut your tongue out,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was calm yet threatening. ¡°¡­¡± Yao fell silent. He didn¡¯t dare to utter another word. ¡°Anything else?¡± Dan Hanjie raised his cold eyebrow. Hearing the impatience in his voice, Yao quickly bowed and retreated. Dan Hanjie sat on the sofa, his stern face devoid of any expressions. His dark eyes deepened as the night progressed¡­ Three in the morning. Qin Youxuan woke up again. She squinted her eyes and moved her fingers. Her whole body felt weak. She tried to lift her legs, but they were so numb she could hardly feel them. She was in pain every time she moved. Dammit, Dan Hanjie.
He went too far! He should have at least let her eat before punishing her. She was tired and hungry, no wonder she felt dizzy¡­ Qin Youxuan rubbed her temples, just about to get up when she realized she was alone in bed. The room was pitch-ck. The night outside the window was still thick. Where had he gone sote at night? Qin Youxuan was just about to turn on the light when she spotted a flickering light on the balcony. She paused for a moment. After squinting for a few seconds, she realized it was the flickering light from the tip of a cigarette. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan started speaking, the figure on the balcony turned around and walked towards her. He reached out and turned on the light in the room. ¡°Why are you awake?¡±
With a furrowed brow, Dan Hanjie looked at Qin Youxuan who was still half-lying on the edge of the bed, and asked softly. ¡°Where is this¡­ When did we get back?¡± This was clearly the master bedroom in Yujing Vi. But hadn¡¯t she fallen asleep in the rest area of the Dan Group? Qin Youxuan pressed her temples, once again feeling disoriented. Why was it every time she fell asleep she would wake up in a different ce? Could it be that she never left at all, and the rest area, the marriage contract, it was all a dream¡­ No, she decided to go back to sleep. Maybe when she woke up, she¡¯d be back in the CEO¡¯s rest area of the Dan Group. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to crawl back under the covers, she was pulled into Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. He ced a hand on her forehead, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You seem dazed.¡± Chapter 306: 306: Why Is There Only One? Chapter 306: Why Is There Only One? ¡°Am I dreaming?¡± Qin Youxuan pulled his hand away and pinched her own face. ¡°Did hunger wake you up?¡± Dan Hanjie asked quietly, his head bent slightly to touch her forehead. Only then did Qin Youxuan remember that she had indeed been woken up by hunger. ¡°I¡¯m so hungry.¡± ¡°Get up, let¡¯s go grab something to eat.¡± Dan Hanjie lifted her up and stepped out of the bedroom. Once they reached the downstairs, Qin Youxuan realized it was already the middle of the night. ¡°Dan Hanjie, the butler must already be asleep; maybe we should wait until dawn to eat!¡± Waking someone up in the middle of the night was very impolite. ¡°It¡¯s his job,¡± Dan Hanjie said as he put her down on the couch, preparing to call the butler. Qin Youxuan quickly caught hold of his arm, ¡°Even if it is his job, he should be treated with consideration. I¡¯m alright, I can find something to snack on.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Dan Hanjie nced back at her, holding his hand firmly, his eyes gleaming, ¡°What would you like to eat if I made it?¡± ¡°You¡¯re cooking?¡± Qin Youxuan asked wide-eyed. She couldn¡¯t dare to impose on him. ¡°Hmm.¡± He casually responded, pinching her earlobe, and again asked, ¡°What do you want to eat?¡± ¡°You know how to cook?¡± ¡°Should I take that question as a challenge?¡± Dan Hanjie gave her a cold look. ¡°¡­¡± Immediately, Qin Youxuan shut up. ¡°I¡¯m not picky, cook anything that¡¯s quick. I¡¯m really starving!¡± Qin Youxuan got up from the couch and followed him into the kitchen. Seeing him making food for her was so rare and special. She had to witness it with her own eyes. When she followed him into the kitchen and saw how skillfully he prepared the food, put it on the stove, and cooked¡­ By the time he flipped out a bowl of appetizing Italian pasta, her eyes were as round as bells, almost dropping into the pasta dish¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go to the dining room to eat.¡± Dan Hanjie served the dish on a te, quickly took off his apron, and was the first to leave the kitchen with the dish in his hands. After a few steps, he realized that Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t caught up. He looked back at her. Seeing her entranced look, he couldn¡¯t help but smirk. ¡°Oh.¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly came back to her senses and rushed to catch up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, why are you making food for me to eat?¡± Qin Youxuan sat down at the table, staring at the beautifully formed Italian pasta in front of her, and suddenly asked.
From the time he handed her a limited-term marriage agreement, she couldn¡¯t figure out what he was really thinking. ¡°I forgot to feed you.¡± He pulled her into his arms, his chin pointing towards the te, ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry? Why aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°¡­¡± So he cooked for her just because he forgot to feed her, not because of anything else¡­
Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, stopped overthinking and started digging into her food with her cutlery. ¡°Is it good?¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly asked. His long fingers yed with a strand of her hair, circling it around his finger. Seeing her enjoying her food, his eyes were filled with affection. He thought he would never cook for anyone in his life, but he broke that rule for her. Seeing her satisfied expression, he felt happier than closing any business deal. ¡°Hm, it¡¯s delicious.¡± Qin Youxuan had eaten half of it, while still enthusiastically sweeping over the food, she quickly replied to him. After eating a few more bites, she was nearly full when she remembered a crucial point, ¡°Dan Hanjie, you only cooked for one, aren¡¯t you hungry?¡± ¡°Finally remembered to ask me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan touched her nose awkwardly, ¡°Of course you¡¯ve already had your dinner; you won¡¯t be hungry even if you don¡¯t eat.¡± Chapter 307: 307 The Photo Composite is Very Beautiful Chapter 307: The Photo Composite is Very Beautiful ¡°No.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Being with you and exercising, I forgot to eat too.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s chin rested on her shoulder, whispering in her ear. ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Did he have to be so explicit? What did he mean by apanying her in exercise, when clearly she was the unlucky one? Qin Youxuan looked down at her te that was almost empty. She looked up at him again, ¡°What should I do when I finish my noodles? Will you make more for yourself?¡± ¡°Feed me.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her half-finished te and opened his mouth slightly. ¡°¡­¡± Would he eat her leftovers? Qin Youxuan was stunned, her cat-like eyes blinking several times, not responding.
¡°Feed me.¡± Dan Hanjie thought she was reluctant, his eyebrows furrowed, and his voice deepened. Qin Youxuan, bewildered, picked up the noodles and brought them to his mouth, watching him eat them. Then she quickly served the second mouthful¡­ By the time Dan Hanjie finished eating her leftovers, Qin Youxuan was totally stunned. That was it. She felt like she was dreaming all along¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, I am so sleepy.¡± Qin Youxuan dived into his arms, rubbing her small face against his chest, not wanting to think about anyplicated issues like an ostrich. ¡°I¡¯ll carry you to the room.¡± Dan Hanjie picked her up and went upstairs. Back in the room, he gently put her onto the bed and climbed in too. He held her in his arms. Qin Youxuan moved a little, only to feel his arm tightened even more. She decided to close her eyes and sleep. She had a good meal, and a good sleep till dawn. ¡°Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuanzed on the pillow, squinting her eyes slightly, scanning the room. She was still in Yujing Vi, but the man next to her was gone. She raised her head, the dazzling sunlight outside was ring. Even with the thick curtains drawn, she could still feel the heat seeping through the gaps. Qin Youxuan climbed out of bed, walked to the window, and pulled the curtains apart. The room was instantly filled with brilliant sunlight. The spots of light flickered on Qin Youxuan¡¯s delicate face. She squinted slightly. ¡°What is this?¡± Qin Youxuan sharp-eyed, noticed a new box on the bedside table. She could not help picking it up for a shake.
Hearing something moving inside, she furrowed her brows and opened the box. Seeing the two small red books inside, she was taken aback. Did these¡­? Belong to their marriage certificates?
It took Qin Youxuan several seconds to react. She reached out and opened the small red book. Her fingertips glided over the photo on it, her eyes clenched. Indeed, it was their real marriage certificate¡­ A marriage that was predetermined to end even before it started. Qin Youxuan smirked. From the initial excitement, it had gradually calmed down to destion as she closed the document. Just when she was about to turn around, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist. ¡°Have you seen it?¡± The deep voice of Dan Hanjie reverberated in her ear, carrying a trace of intimacy. ¡°Yes, the photoposite is beautiful.¡± Qin Youxuan smiled, her smile bitter. If even the photo in the marriage certificate is fake, not to talk about the marriage itself. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie, sensing the faint disappointment in her tone, turned her body towards him. His dark pupils focused on her face intensely, ¡°You want to take a photo, I will arrange it. We can rece the one here.¡± His long fingers delicately stroked her lips, and he kissed her lips softly.
¡°¡­There¡¯s no need to bother, I don¡¯t care.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her face away without looking at him. They were going to divorce sooner orter, so the photo on the marriage certificate was not significant at all. Chapter 308: You Better Not Even Think About It Chapter 308: You Better Not Even Think About It ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t speak, only stared at her silently, almost as if he was trying to peer into the depths of her mind and understand what she was thinking. Feeling ufortable under his scrutiny, Qin Youxuan turned around, intending to walk away. She didn¡¯t even understand what was happening to her. If Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯t told her that their marriage had an expiration date, she might not have agreed to it at all. They were nowhere near the point of discussing marriage. She hadn¡¯t met his family or friends and had no idea about his past. She didn¡¯t even know what he was thinking¡­ It was only when the marriage agreement was ced in front of her that she realized she had never really entered his world, she was always excluded. She couldn¡¯t say if she felt lost or relieved, all she knew was that her chest felt heavy, making it difficult for her to breathe. She intentionally avoided dwelling on it, but the one-year term on the marriage agreement still pricked at her heart from time to time. Her whole body ached. ¡°Regret it?¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her wrist, dragging Qin Youxuan back towards him. His dark eyes radiated an inscrutable gloom, looking down at her. ¡°¡­No.¡± Qin Youxuan managed a smile, sadder than tears, ¡°Even if I regret it, you won¡¯t agree.¡± ¡°Right, I wouldn¡¯t agree. So, you better not even think about it!¡± Dan Hanjie pulled a velvet box out of his pocket, and took out a pair of wedding rings. He slid the bride¡¯s ring onto Qin Youxuan¡¯s ring finger. But he didn¡¯t wear the groom¡¯s ring. Instead, he closed the box and returned it to his pocket. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly at his actions, her eyes focusing on the sparkling diamond ring on her finger, squinting slightly. A beautiful hexagonal star-burst diamond, with a simple and generous design. The ring sp had a unique handcuff-like design. It was delicate, and also very special. She liked the ring, disregarding everything else. But would a ring worn by one person still be considered a wedding ring? Qin Youxuan looked up, her gaze dwelling on his empty ring finger, she reached out, trying to remove the ring. But her hand was stopped by him. ¡°Don¡¯t take it off.¡± Dan Hanjie held her close, their foreheads touching, whispering, ¡°It¡¯s not the time yet. Give me some time to make sure the announcement of our marriage won¡¯t jeopardize your safety. After I¡¯ve taken care of it, you can put my ring on me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could she forget? His status was special, and even getting married might upset many people¡¯s interests. But what she didn¡¯t understand was, if he couldn¡¯t go public, why was he in such a hurry to get married? ¡°What is it, don¡¯t you like the style I picked?¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, noticing that she had been staring at the ring without speaking, a flicker of insecurity passed over his eyes. He found himself unable to discern her thoughts from her gaze. The arm around her tightened in silence. ¡°I like it¡­¡± He said he picked it¡­ This conveyed his feelings, how could she not like it? But no matter how much she liked it, she could only wear it for a year. Just like their marriage, it already had an expiration date drawn. Qin Youxuan suppressed the loss in her eyes, looking up, ¡°Have you had breakfast yet? I¡¯m a bit hungry.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll apany you downstairs for breakfast.¡± Dan Hanjie held her hand, leading Qin Youxuan out of the bedroom. ¡°Hold on, you go down first. I need to change my clothes.¡± Qin Youxuan looked down at her loose nightgown and the kiss marks that were exposed, her expression slightly embarrassed. Shaking off Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, she returned to the bedroom. After changing her clothes, she sat in front of the vanity mirror to do her hair. As she prepared to stand up, she suddenly realized, she had forgotten to take her birth control pills. Chapter 309: An Angry Dan Hanjie Chapter 309: An Angry Dan Hanjie ¡°Hey, where¡¯s my medicine?¡± Qin Youxuan opened the drawer, looked up and down multiple times, but did not see the birth control pills that were supposed to be inside. She frowned in confusion. She was always very organized about her belongings, never misced anything, and never remembered wrong. She remembered that the pill box was ced here, how did it disappear? She was just about to go downstairs and ask the housekeeper when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned her head in surprise. ¡°Are you looking for this?¡± Dan Hanjie leaned against the door, holding a pill box with his slender fingers, gently shaking it a couple of times, making it vibrate. His eyes were icy cold, as cold as a pool of frozen water. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly for a moment, then she looked up at him. Dan Hanjie straightened his tall frame, his fingers that held the pill box were strained, and the box was deformed. His handsome face tightened, staring at the stunned Qin Youxuan without blinking. His seductive eyes slightly narrowed, exuding a dangerous light, he slowly approached her step by step. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was so tense she swallowed, wanting to exin but not knowing what to say. ¡°Crack, crack¡ª¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie crushed the pill box into a ball, lifted his hand slightly. Qin Youxuan watched as it was thrown in a parabolic arc into the trash can. ¡°My medicine¡­¡± Startled, she let out a cry, only to have her chin forcefully held in ce. ¡°Tell me, how long have you been taking this?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s whole body radiated a cold and harsh aura, his eyes deep and gloomy¡­ ¡°So, you said you wanted to change your clothes, just toe in here to take your birth control pills?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s towering figure approached Qin Youxuan, his long finger traced her lips, tightened its grip on her hand. Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth was deformed by his pinch. ¡°¡­¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was about to turn her head, he turned it back. ¡°Speak!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was tightly pinned by him, her petite body was pressed against the dressing table, her back against the mirror, it was cold. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re hurting me, let go!¡± Qin Youxuan pushed against his chest, finding it hard to breathe. Qin Youxuan struggled a few times, but couldn¡¯t shove him away. She was firmly pinned against the dressing table. Dan Hanjie was infuriated, he looked at her indifferent expression, tilted his head, and bit her shoulder. ¡°Ah!¡± Qin Youxuan was in pain, she bit her lip, her eyes instantly became red. She clenched her fists and pounded his chest. She could smell the metallic scent of blood, he must have bitten through her skin. ¡°Dan Hanjie, get away from me, don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice choked, tears trailed down her face. She didn¡¯t understand what he was fussing about. With his status and identity, there were plenty of women willing to have children for him. She was willing to take contraceptive measures proactively, it was essentially to spare him the trouble. Why was he treating her this way¡­ His brutality caused the sense of unfairness in Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart to explode at once. All of a sudden, she gave up all resistance, her nk eyes stare at him without any focus. Waiting for his next punishment. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie paused motionless, his alluring eyes swept over her tear-streaked face, his body stiffened. He slowly let go of her. ¡°Don¡¯t cry.¡± ¡°I will cry! What right do you have to stop me, a mere agreement? Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re ridiculous!¡± Suddenly, Qin Youxuan turned around and pushed him away with all her strength, retreating backwards. Pressing her hand on the wound on her shoulder, she hugged herself. And red at him. ¡°So you¡¯ve been taking birth control pills behind my back?¡± Dan Hanjie propped himself up, clenched his fists, staring at her angry little face, his eyes filled with deepprehension. He had never imagined that she would secretly use birth control without his knowledge. Chapter 310: 310: Can’t Help But Want to Strangle Her Chapter 310: Can¡¯t Help But Want to Strangle Her If he hadn¡¯t identally discovered that box of medicine, would he still have been left in the dark?
¡°Otherwise what?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her hand, wiped the tears from her face, and bit her lip. She stood up in front of him and dressed herself. She took a deep breath, her face showing an unprecedented scorn, ¡°Have you forgotten? Our marriage is only for one year. If I really get pregnant, would you want the child?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s response was immediate and serious. Why wouldn¡¯t he want his child? ¡°¡­¡±
¡°Can¡¯t I afford to raise a child?¡± Dan Hanjie elegantly stood up, zipped his pants and looked down at her from a high stance. His enchanting face was intricately handsome. ¡°¡­¡± This wasn¡¯t about whether he could afford to raise a child or not. A secret wife, an inevitably divorcing couple, why would they bring a child into this world? ¡°What if I don¡¯t want it?¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly looked up, her voice resolute, ¡°I never thought about marrying you, never thought about bearing your child, let alone having any rtionship with you¡­¡± Dan Hanjie, I can never be part of your world. She would never let her child endure the hardship she had suffered. If she couldn¡¯t give her child happiness, she would rather not bring him into this world at all¡­ ¡°So, I will never allow myself to get pregnant.¡± Qin Youxuan stepped backward, her back straightened. ¡°Say that again?!¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, his enchanting pupils reflecting dangerous and deep light. Very well! She¡¯s never thought about marrying him, never thought about bearing his child, even not wanting to have anything to do with him! Dan Hanjie clenched his teeth and tightly fisted his hands. His resolute face was cold and fierce, as if wishing he could strangle her! ¡°No matter how many times you ask, my answer won¡¯t change. I will settle my debt to you, but I can¡¯t bear a child for you.¡± Qin Youxuan retreated to the door and ran out. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Watching her disappear before his eyes, Dan Hanjie punched the dressing mirror in a quick sweep. The shattered ss pierced into his arm; fresh blood flowed out, quickly staining the broken mirror pieces and subsequently dripping onto the table. His tall figure stood motionlessly, his ck eyes narrowed, staring fixedly at the contraceptives in the trash can. In his head, her words kept echoing. She said, she will never allow herself to get pregnant¡­
¡°Krick -¡± Dan Hanjie picked up a piece of shattered mirror, held it in his palm, and kept squeezing it. The ss cut into his hand causing blood to constantly drip from his fingers, quickly staining the table¡­ ¡­ ¡°Phew -¡± Qin Youxuan ran all the way to the courtyard, leaned against a lush tree, and gasped for breath. Her mind was a mess, unable to calm down and think clearly. What kept shing before her eyes was Dan Hanjie¡¯s austere face. The angry expression on his face when he found the contraceptives¡­ Qin Youxuan clutched her chest and bit her lip. She must have been out of her mind to argue with him like that. ¡°Buzz -¡±
The sudden sound of her phone ringing made Qin Youxuan jump. After hesitating for a long time, she finally decided to answer the call. The call had already been hung up. Before she could recover from her shock, it rang again. This time, though, Qin Youxuan reflexively answered quickly. ¡°Hello?¡± ¡°Xuan, do you remember me?¡± A steady male voice came from the other end of the phone, speaking fluent English, which made Qin Youxuan pause. She unbelievably pulled the phone away from her ear, took a look at the iing call disy, and then put the phone back to her ear. Chapter 311: 311: Three Months Is Simply Not Enough Chapter 311: Three Months Is Simply Not Enough ¡°Professor Hubble!¡±
Hubble Jerris, her academic advisor. A little old man, nearly sixty, had guided Qin Youxuan through many of her assignments while she was in America. He held great admiration for Qin Youxuan¡¯s defiant attitude and mboyant character. But when Qin Youxuan had hurriedly returned to China and taken a leave of absence, no one had been informed. She just left. She thought no one would remember her. But she didn¡¯t expect to suddenly receive a call from her advisor.
¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯ve got a heart and recognized my voice. It took a lot of effort for me to find your phone number,¡± Professor Hubble sounded delighted, jesting from the other end of the line. Qin Youxuan was flustered for a moment before she voiced her doubts. ¡°Professor Hubble, I¡¯m on leave of absence. Why would you want to find me?¡± ¡°Well, I have an international human rightsw amendment project at hand. I remember you were quite interested in it previously. If you¡¯re still interested, you might want to consider returning to school to finish your studies and continue the research under me. Given your capabilities, I have faith that you¡¯d shine in the field ofw with time.¡± Professor Hubble highly praised Qin Youxuan, his words filled withpliments for his favorite student. Qin Youxuan possessed an independent character and was highlymitted to her work. She was also willing to work hard in her studies. Once,w was her favorite subject, with the goal of bing an excellentwyer. But ever since she met Dan Hanjie, in him, she only saw the powerlessness of thew¡­ And then there was the murder case. She had gone from being a victim to being a murderer¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s faith and belief were beginning to shift. She didn¡¯t know if she could still believe in justice, in the fairness and impartiality of thew as she used to. ¡°Xuan, I heard you took a leave of absence because of a family emergency. It has been quite some time now, you should consider returning to school toplete your studies. The topic this time is a legal highlight presented by the U.S. Congress and it has attracted much attention. This is a rare opportunity for you to practice, I hope you will give it a good consideration,¡± Professor Hubble¡¯s tone became thought-provoking.
He saw an unparalleled courage in this little oriental girl and believed that as long as she was willing to work hard, she would inevitably rise to be a new star in the field ofw. ¡°¡­Thank you, Professor Hubble. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t leave right now though,¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, yearning, yet unable to act. ¡°Three months, can you do it in three months? The project has to start within three months at thetest. I can only dy the final list of members until then. Let me know once you¡¯ve made up your mind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hung up the phone, looking down at the slippers on her feet. Her eyes were dimming. Three months, it was impossible. It would take her a year to be free. Qin Youxuan shook her head, put the phone back in her pocket, and headed towards the vi. She didn¡¯t know if Dan Hanjie had cooled down from their earlier argument. ¡­ In the bedroom.
Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, holding the broken ss, hadn¡¯t let go. The blood on the table had spread, dripping from the edges onto the ground, blooming into drops of blood. His enchanting face was tight, drained of blood. His dark eyes were dull and cold, not moving for a long time, and it was unclear what he was thinking. After a long while, he turned away, heading out of the room. The palm of his hand, cut by the ss, dripped a trail of blood with each step he took, extending all the way to outside the door. Suddenly, a gasp sounded in his ear. Dan Hanjie slowly raised his head, meeting Bai Wei¡¯s shocked gaze. ¡°Jie, your hand¡­¡± Chapter 312: 312: Taking Advantage of the Weak Chapter 312: Taking Advantage of the Weak ¡°How did your hand get injured?!¡± As Bai Wei came to her senses, she instantly rushed up to Dan Hanjie, trying to reach for his hand, but he sidestepped to avoid her. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me.¡± Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes and turned to stride towards his study, tantly ignoring the worry in Bai Wei¡¯s eyes. He didn¡¯t appreciate any woman getting close to him, Bai Wei included. Even when he fell asleep to her scent, Bai Wei could only lie a meter away from him. Qin Youxuan was the only exception. The only one. But she hoped she had never had any involvement with him¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze turned dark, his eyes deep set, his strong facial features tightened. He pressed his lips together and walked forward, not uttering a word. ¡°Jie, your hand is severely injured, how can you not bandage it!¡± Bai Wei yelled from behind him, her eyes filled with panic. Just as she was about to catch up with him, she heard Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold warning.
¡°If you dare to touch a single finger of mine, I will immediately have you sent back to America.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei stopped in her tracks, raising her head to look at him in disbelief. After all this time, he found her touch so revolting¡­ The light in Bai Wei¡¯s eyes slowly dimmed. She stood still, not moving a muscle. She watched, paralyzed, as Dan Hanjie allowed his wound to bleed freely and walked into his study. Bai Wei hesitated for a while before entering the master bedroom. She nced at the empty room and was momentarily stunned. She had expected to see Qin Youxuan, but instead found the room in a state of disarray. The mirror on the dresser waspletely shattered, leaving irregr streaks of blood on the wooden frame. The table was smeared with a pool of fresh blood that kept dripping onto the floor¡­ Remembering Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, Bai Wei¡¯s eyes tightened. She was about to turn back to the study to coax him, but something in the wastebasket caught her eye. Her steps faltered. ¡°This is¡­¡± Bai Wei approached, staring at the wastebasket for a moment before reaching in to retrieve a small, crushed box. Contraceptive pills, this box was actually contraceptive pills. Bai Wei¡¯s grip tightened, her eyes shing fiercely. She knew what finding contraceptive pills in the trash meant. Did Dan Hanjie stop Qin Youxuan from using contraception? No, that couldn¡¯t be¡­
Her brother had told her about Dan Hanjie¡¯s unique upbringing. He not only didn¡¯t like women¡¯s touch, he wouldn¡¯t consider having children with anyone¡­ She had worked so hard to get close to him, barely managing to get closer after her brother¡¯s death. Yet Qin Youxuan had already be his woman¡­ No, nobody could beat her to this, no one could!
With a burst of anger, Bai Wei threw the birth control pills back into the trash, turned and quickly left the room, heading towards the study. Arriving at the door, she was about to knock when she realized that it¡¯s not fully shut. ¡°Jie, it¡¯s me. I have something to discuss with you¡­¡± Standing outside the door, Bai Wei called out softly several times, but received no response. She anxiously bit her lip. After grappling with her thoughts for a while, she finally pushed open the door to the study. ¡°Jie, may Ie in?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her calls were met with silence. ¡°Ah!¡± Upon stepping into the pitch-ck study, Bai Wei was startled, sping her hand over her mouth to suppress a scream. Fumbling, she pulled out her phone, turning on the shlight to illuminate the room andpose herself. Her voice quivered with the edge of tears, ¡°Jie, it¡¯s so dark in here, where are you¡­¡±
Bai Wei stood rooted to the spot, too scared to venture further. Chapter 313: 313 Shocking Information Chapter 313: Shocking Information This dark space was like a descent into hell, changing theplexion of anyone who entered. Bai Wei hesitated for a while, wanting to step back but also worried about Dan Hanjie. She gritted her teeth, raised her mobile phone and, with the faint light, scanned the study enveloped in darkness. ¡°Jie!¡± Spotting the silhouette of Dan Hanjie in front of arge wooden desk, Bai Wei called out excitedly. After her voice fell, she realized that Dan Hanjie was just lying motionless on the desk. His head resting on his uninjured arm, the other one hanging down and underneath him, a pool of blood had spread out. ¡°Jie, what¡¯s wrong with you, don¡¯t scare me!¡± Bai Wei rushed to the desk, reaching out to support him, but stopped short at the sight of Dan Hanjie¡¯s pale face. ¡°No, nothing will happen¡­ Right, the ambnce, I must find the butler¡­¡± As Bai Wei nervously babbled, she turned around and her arm inadvertently bumped into Dan Hanjie¡¯s, shifting his arm and revealing a file underneath it.
¡°Jiang Yu¡­¡± Upon seeing the name, Bai Wei paused in confusion, her brows furrowing. A woman¡¯s name, and somehow so familiar¡­ She must have heard it before, but just couldn¡¯t remember where. After a moment of hesitation, Bai Wei looked back at the unconscious Dan Hanjie, thought about the contraceptive pills she had just seen in the trash¡­ Deciding to take a leap of faith, she picked up the file. Ensuring the envelope had already been opened, she carefully withdrew the documents. Scanning the contents swiftly, her facial expression changing dramatically, so exciting! Suddenly, Bai Wei mmed the file back onto the desk, her eyes wide in shock, and gasping for breath. She never expected to identally discover such shocking information¡­ After a moment, she switched her phone to camera mode, arranged the data, and quickly snapped pictures of the most important pages. She put everything back into the file and returned it to its original position. About to turn and fetch someone, she couldn¡¯t shake off her worry. She grabbed another file from the side to cover the first one, made sure everything was okay, then rapidly left the room. ¡°Help! Someonee¡­¡± Bai Wei rushed downstairs, her face marked with urgency. Just as she reached the ground floor, she bumped into Qin Youxuan who had just entered the living room, and without thinking, pped her hard across the face. ¡°p¡ª¡± ¡°Qin Youxuan, I¡¯m telling you, if anything happens to Jie, I won¡¯t let you go, even if I die!¡± Bai Wei roared with heart-wrenching pain. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback. Her raised hand that was about to fight back paused in mid-air, her eyes narrowing, ¡°What did you just say? What happened to Dan Hanjie?!¡±
¡°Miss Bai¡­¡± ¡°Miss Qin¡­¡± The butler, hearing themotion, rushed over to see the two women in standoff, looking quite startled. ¡°Quick, call an ambnce, Jie is in trouble!¡± spotting the butler, Bai Wei put aside her anger at Qin Youxuan and ordered hastily.
The anxiety and worry in her eyes were genuine. Qin Youxuan stared at her in astonishment. Without wasting any more words, she turned around and ran upstairs. No, he was fine when she left him. He was so tough, how could anyone hurt him? It must be Bai Wei lying, trying to upset her, Dan Hanjie must be fine¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan searched the bedroom but found no one, only bloodstains on the dressing table, she felt as though she had turned to stone. Chapter 314: 314 Don’t touch him! Chapter 314: Don¡¯t touch him! Footsteps were nailed to the spot, momentarily forgetting how to react. ¡°He¡¯s in the study, he has fainted¡­¡± It was Bai Wei¡¯s voice, thick with teary tremors. Simultaneously, the sound of chaotic footsteps could be heard. Hearing the noiseing from the staircase, Qin Youxuan snapped back to reality, turning around and rushing towards the study. She pushed the door open, and darkness enveloped everything. Remembering where Dan Hanjie had activated the switch previously, she rushed there without hesitation, turning on the lights in the study. The study was suddenly illuminated, and she immediately found Dan Hanjie slumped over the desk, unconscious. Before she could get closer, the door was thrust open by Bai Wei. ¡°Don¡¯t touch him!¡± Bai Wei nced around the well-lit study, a pang of jealousy pierced her heart. Even the switch that she did not know about, Qin Youxuan knew.
How many of Dan Hanjie¡¯s secrets, which he never allowed others to know, did this woman actually know¡­ ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, how would Jie be injured? Stay away from him, you witch!¡± Bai Wei ran over, protectively cing Hanjie behind her, every single one of her actions, poorly masquerading her intention of concealing the document folder on the desk. ¡°¡­¡± Because of her? Qin Youxuan¡¯s pupils dimmed as she recalled their previous argument, and she lowered her gaze in silence. Noticing her reaction, Bai Wei was seething with rage. Her casual remark had actually hit the nail on the head. Just for the sake of a woman, Dan Hanjie had actually injured himself to this extent. She would never allow Qin Youxuan stay by his side! ¡°What are you all still standing there for? Hurry up and get Jie onto the ambnce, if his treatment gets dyed, I will have all of you answer for it!¡± Bai Wei yelled at the bodyguards who had followed her in. ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± Yao, who had arrived a littlete, entered the study, his eyes narrowing at the sight. Without any hesitation, he picked up Dan Hanjie and carried him out. At the door, he turned his head back and said, ¡°Mr. Jie does not like others intruding into his private spaces, especially his study. Everyone must leave immediately.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei was feeling guilty. Qin Youxuan ignored Yao¡¯s words and directly followed them out. ¡°Miss Qin¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me anything, I insist on going to the hospital,¡± Qin Youxuan preemptively got into the car and looked up at Yao with determined eyes. ¡°Uh¡­¡±
Before Yao could say anything, Dan Hanjie slightly knit his brows, instinctively leaning towards the direction of Qin Youxuan, taking¡¯s in her scent. ¡°Dan Hanjie, wake up, don¡¯t scare me!¡± Qin Youxuan saw him react and immediately sat next to him, holding his face in her trembling hands. ¡°How could this happen¡­I was only gone for a moment, how did his hand get injured so severely¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze was drawn to the numerous cuts on his palm, her pupils contracting and her breath hitching.
Her fingers inadvertently brushed against his forehead, registering the startling high temperature. ¡°He¡¯s running a fever¡­¡± Why was he running a fever¡­ ¡°Yao, drive faster!¡± ¡­ The operation room¡¯s light turned on. Qin Youxuan was stopped outside, she lifted her head, staring nkly at the bright emergency light. She couldn¡¯t understand why, only a few hours ago he was standing in front of her perfectly fine. How it could be that he suddenly ended up lying in there. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has been busy with the business matters of the Dan Grouptely, he has not slept for several days now¡­¡± Yao, who was standing by her side, suddenly spoke up. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head, looking at him in surprise. ¡°Mr. Jie is the CEO of the Dan Group, his marriage would impact the entire conglomerate, to prevent any mishaps, certain arrangements had to be made¡­ Only when Miss Qin is awake, would Mr. Jie allow himself to rest for a little while.¡±
Chapter 315: 315: Not a single word is allowed to leak out Chapter 315: Not a single word is allowed to leak out ¡°I don¡¯t know¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stepped back until she was against the wall, her gaze dropping weakly. ¡°He never tells me what he¡¯s doing, I don¡¯t know anything.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie simply doesn¡¯t want you to worry.¡± ¡°Worry¡­ It¡¯s his actions that make me worry.¡± Qin Youxuan lifted her head to look directly into Yao¡¯s eyes, ¡°I don¡¯t understand why he goes through all this trouble if marriage brings him so much hassle.¡± What does a year of marriage even mean to him? ¡°About that¡­ I am not certain either. If Miss Qin really wants to know, you should ask Mr. Jie directly.¡± Yao blinked in surprise, giving a respectful response. ¡°If he was willing to tell me, I wouldn¡¯t have to ask you.¡± He never tells her anything. In the end, everything he does is supposedly for her own good. Even when he exhausts himself, falls ill, or gets injured¡­ it¡¯s all because of her. She no longer knows what is good and what isn¡¯t. All she knows is that she absolutely dislikes being kept in the dark about everything.
¡°Click¡ª¡± The lights in the operating room went out. Qin Youxuan quickly straightened up and walked towards the door. ¡°The patient is severely fatigued and has lost a lot of blood. He needs to rest. The wound has been treated. Remember not to get it wet or strain it during recovery. He will be shifted to the intensive care unit for observation tonight. The nurse will fill you in on the rest.¡± The attending physician came out first, removed his mask, and gave a sinct update. With those words, he nced at Yao who was standing behind Qin Youxuan. Seeing that Yao didn¡¯t speak, he left. ¡°Miss Qin, stay here with Mr. Jie. I¡¯ll go handle the admission procedures. The news about Mr. Jie being in the hospital must be kept secret. Also, I need to manage the situation at Yujing Vi¡­¡± ¡°I understand. I will take care of him. I appreciate your assistance with everything else.¡± Qin Youxuan softly agreed and walked towards the room to which Dan Hanjie was being moved. Watching her hurried figure, an indescribable look shed across Yao¡¯s expressionless face. After a second of hesitation, he followed the direction the doctor had left in, quickly catching up. With a nce, his man immediately pushed open the door to the attending physician¡¯s office. Yao strode in, surveying the room. ¡°Assistant Yao.¡± Upon catching sight of Yao, the attending physician immediately stood up in respect. ¡°What exactly is Mr. Jie¡¯s condition?¡± Yao cut straight to the point. ¡°As I mentioned earlier, Mr. Jie merely fainted due to extreme fatigue along with a high fever caused by emotional turbulence. The primary concern was significant blood loss, but timely treatment prevented any serious harm.¡± The attending physician hurriedly answered. ¡°Were there no other underlying conditions triggered?¡± Yao¡¯s gaze darkened, scrutinizing every expression on the doctor¡¯s face. ¡°Indeed, there were none.¡± ¡°This is your payment. Keep your mouth shut. If a word of this leaks out, both of us will pay the price.¡± Yao casually tossed an envelope onto the table. Seeing the physician nod like a pecking rooster, he finally rxed and turned to leave.
As long as Mr. Jie doesn¡¯t have other issues, everything should be fine. ¡°Assistant Yao, what should we do now?¡± The bodyguard beside him quickly stepped forward as Yao exited the office. ¡°Go back to the vi and figure out what exactly happened. Also, pass on my order. No one is to speak a word about Mr. Jie¡¯s injury or hospitalization. Anyone who disobeys will deal with the consequences.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡±
¡­ Having stayed awake all night in the hospital, Qin Youxuan had finally fallen asleep from exhaustion beside Dan Hanjie¡¯s bed. Chapter 316: 316: My Child is a Trouble?! Chapter 316: My Child is a Trouble?! Hearing a noise at the door, she opened her eyes cautiously. Assured that Dan Hanjie was still sound asleep on the hospital bed, she let out a sigh of relief and turned her head away. ¡°Miss Qin, if you¡¯re tired, you could rest in the lounge after breakfast. I¡¯ll have someone inform you when Mr. Jie wakes up,¡± Yao said, carrying a box of food into the room and seeing the haggard look on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, he kindly suggested it. ¡°No need, I¡¯ll stay here,¡± Qin Youxuan stood up, ready to take the food box from his hand. She worried that if Dan Hanjie woke up and found her absent, he might be even angrier. ¡°¡­.¡± Just as Yao was about to say something, a glimpse at the corner of his eyes showed that Dan Hanjie had opened his eyes, leaving him stunned, ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head and met his deep ck eyes, her throat tightened and she couldn¡¯t say a word, but simply stared at him. Two people, one lying in bed and the other standing at the foot of the bed, separated by a short distance. In the air, you could even smell each other¡¯s scent.
¡°Get out,¡± said Dan Hanjie, his lips barely opening to squeeze out the cold words. His hoarse voice carried an indomitable authority. As soon as he finished speaking, hezily closed his eyes, without looking at anyone else. ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened, her lips tightly pressed together. She never expected that his first words upon waking would be to ask her to leave. Her eyes flickered, her pupils filled with a touch of sadness. She moved slightly, about to turn around, when she saw Dan Hanjie open his eyes again. His gaze passed over Qin Youxuan andnded on Yao, who was also startled in ce. His eyes narrowed and he repeated, ¡°Get out!¡± ¡°¡­.¡± Yao was taken aback, quickly bowed and quickly left the room. Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze faltered, she looked up at him in a daze. Was he asking Yao to leave, not her? ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips moved, but as she was about to speak, she saw Dan Hanjie turn his head and close his eyes again. The words she was about to say got stuck in her throat. She hesitated for several seconds before she walked forward and obediently stood by his bed. She considered whether she should call a doctor to check on him. After thinking for a while, she reached out to feel his forehead to see if his fever had subsided.
Just as her hand was halfway there, Dan Hanjie¡¯s ck eyes opened again. His indifferent gaze grazed her paused hand; its sharpness made her palm tremble and she almost lost her nerve and withdrew it. She gritted her teeth andid her hand on his forehead. Once she was sure his high fever had subsided, she breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Yao brought breakfast, are you hungry? Shall I feed you?¡± Qin Youxuan asked softly, looking into his cold eyes, she swallowed nervously.
Dan Hanjie gave her a sideways nce andzily closed his eyes again. He did not utter a word,pletely ignoring her existence. ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened, feeling a chill from head to toe. Knowing he was still angry about the contraception pill, she tried to find the right words to exin. ¡°Actually, I only took the pill once¡­¡± being a person who doesn¡¯t beat around the bush, Qin Youxuan got straight to the point. Seeing Dan Hanjie open his eyes to look at her, the depths of his cold and severe vision made her grip tighten nervously. sping her fist, she gathered the courage to keep speaking. ¡°It¡¯s true. If you opened the pill box, you would know there¡¯s only one pill missing.¡± Qin Youxuan took a deep breath, ¡°After you made me sign the marriage agreement, I thought one year was too short. If we are bound to separate sooner orter, I should take precautions¡­.¡± ¡°My child is a disaster?!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold voice interrupted her, his chilling tone carrying an oppressive feeling. Chapter 317: 317: Provoked Him Again Chapter 317: Provoked Him Again Resentment filled his demonic eyes, as if he wished to strangle her on the spot! ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that, I just¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was cut off and couldn¡¯t articte her words, clueless about how to exin herself. ¡°Hold on, you said you only took the pill once, are you sure you¡¯ve only had it once, never before this?¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke, his gaze harsh and focused. His deep-set features and tightened lips conveyed a sense of alienation and deep contemtion, making it impossible to discern his thoughts. ¡°I swear.¡± Before the marriage agreement, she had never contemted contraception. She hadn¡¯t even thought about it. She did not know whether to consider herself lucky or unfortunate¨Cdespite so many encounters with him, she never got pregnant¡­ ¡°shi-t!¡± Dan Hanjie swore under his breath, then shouted, ¡°You are so irresponsible about taking medication without even knowing if you¡¯re pregnant!¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan blinked her innocent eyes in surprise. Before she could figure out why he was freaking out again, she saw Dan Hanjie, previously resting in his hospital bed, pushing himself up and pressing the call button. Before Qin Youxuan could ask, she saw the nurses rushing in, summoned by Hanjie¡¯s incessant calls. ¡°Take her for a check-up, now!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was bemused. The nurse who rushed into the VIP ward was equally confused. ¡°What check-up?¡± ¡°Urine and blood tests¡­I need to know as soon as possible whether she¡¯s pregnant!¡± Hanjie growled, his devastatingly handsome face disying such fury that the nurse dared not speak out. She silently guided the still-dumbfounded Qin Youxuan out of the room. They had almost reached the door when Qin Youxuan came to her senses, she turned back and protested, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t¡­¡± Her words were cut off by his menacing re. The next second, the equally terrified nurse was already escorting her to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Not long after entering the examination room, Qin Youxuan saw Yao, who had just been evicted, hurrying back towards her. He respectfully took up a spot at her side. By that point, Qin Youxuan had no energy left to ask. Apart from Hanjie, nobody else would have someone standing guard, even during a medical examination¡­ ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has asked you to return to the ward once your examination isplete. The results will be sent directly to him.¡± Yao ryed respectfully from behind her. Qin Youxuan kept silent. Shepleted all the procedures and returned to Dan Hanjie¡¯s VIP suite. Just as she arrived at the door, she heard the rustling sound of papers being turned and paused her steps. As she pushed the door open, she saw Dan Hanjie, who had been lying in bed earlier, now leaning against his headboard. In his hands, were stacks of medical reports. With each one he examined, his eyes seemed to grow heavier¡­
Qin Youxuan felt a chill down her spine, she murmured quietly, ¡°I just had my period recently, how could I possibly be pregnant¡­¡± ¡°Bang¨C¡± Hearing her words, Dan Hanjie seemed to realize his behavior was somewhatughable. He abruptly ced all the reports on the bedside table with a thud, and turned to look at her. His intense gaze was as if he was going to devour her, causing Qin Youxuan to shudder.
She instinctively stepped back towards the door. ¡°If you dare take another step back, I will chop off your feet!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze, she barely dared to breathe, staring at him in astonishment. She didn¡¯t know what she had done to anger him again. ¡°Aren¡¯t youing over!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed hard, only venturing forward once she was sure her life wasn¡¯t in danger. She eyed the breakfast on the bedside table and checked the time, ¡°You can¡¯t eat this anymore, I¡¯ll prepare it again for you. You need to eat something before taking your medicine, you can¡¯t do it on an empty stomach.¡± She never once asked why he had fainted from exhaustion or why he had hurt himself. Chapter 318: Qin Youxuan, the human tape recorder Chapter 318: Qin Youxuan, the human tape recorder Dan Hanjie did not intend to justify himself. Watching her approaching, he reached out to grab her wrist, pulling her over to his side. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing? If you keep holding onto me like this, how am I supposed to prepare your food? And, you need to take your medicine, it seems the kettle is out of hot water¡­¡± Youxuan spoke in an indifferent tone, staring at her captured wrist. He seemed to ignore her when he first woke up, but now he was tightly gripping her hand. What was going on? ¡°Did everybody just die?¡± Dan Hanjie snorted with irritation. Yao, who had just walked into the ward, stepped forward to take the items from Youxuan¡¯s hands, respectfully saying, ¡°Miss Qin, I¡¯ll handle these trivial matters.¡± He took the food container and the hot kettle from the table, and turned to leave. ¡°Prepare the discharge papers.¡± Yao had just reached the door when Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold voice sounded. It was a definitive order, leaving no room for debate. ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie.¡± Yao paused mid-step, gave a respectful nod, and then left. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯ve lost a lot of blood. The doctor said you need to stay in the hospital for a few days to be observed.¡± Youxuan frowned, her kitten-like eyes fixed on him. Her tiny hand was sped in his, gripped tightly as if she might run off the moment he let go. ¡°Do I look ill to you?¡± Dan Hanjie squeezed her hand, causing her to gasp in pain. He raised an eyebrow, ¡°Doctors like to exaggerate to cover up their ipetence.¡± ¡°¡­¡± If only the doctor had prescribed something to shut up this bitterly sharp-tongued patient. After getting some rest, hisplexion had noticeably improved. Besides the thick bandaging on his hand, there was no sign of him copsing from exhaustion yesterday. His recovery was remarkable. ¡°I¡¯m perfectly fine and fit enough to even handle you.¡± Dan Hanjie gave a tug, pulling Youxuan into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her lips. After a moment of entanglement, his tongue gently traced the contours of her lips. Her cherry lips were beautiful and sweet, irresistibly soft to his touch. ¡°But the doctor did say you need to stay in the hospital for observation.¡± Upon hearing his suggestive words, Youxuan, surprisingly, didn¡¯t blush. She tilted her body carefully to avoid his injured hand, pursing her lips and repeating. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, the doctor said you need to stay in the hospital for observation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression shifted as he stared at her pretty face. She was calm, too calm for him to read her thoughts. She kept repeating the same sentence over and over. If he didn¡¯t agree, she seemed determined to continue nagging him. ¡°Honestly, I¡¯m not lying. Or you could ask Yao, the doctor really did say you need to stay for at least two days¡­¡± Youxuan was about to continue when he cut her off with his predatory gaze. She pursed her lips, looking down. ¡°The doctor said¡­¡± ¡°If you dare to repeat that, I swear I¡¯ll strangle that doctor and feed his remains to dogs!¡± Dan Hanjie roared in fury. He had no idea she could nag this much. It was giving him a throbbing headache. ¡°¡­¡± How violent. Youxuan shrunk her neck, then stubbornly looked up at him again. ¡°So, do you still want to be discharged?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Still asking. Dan Hanjie met her clear cat-like eyes, momentarily at a loss for words. ¡°Dan Hanjie, the doctor really did say, you need to¡­¡± ¡°Not¡­ leaving!¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth. ¡°Satisfied now?!¡± He guaranteed, if the doctor who told her he couldn¡¯t be discharged appeared before him now, he couldn¡¯t hold back his urge to kill! ¡°If you¡¯re not leaving, that¡¯s good. I¡¯ll tell Yao not to prepare the discharge papers and to bring your meal back quickly. You need to eat and take your medicine.¡± A smile tugged at the corners of Youxuan¡¯s mouth as her eyes gleamed. Chapter 319: 319: Have I Spoiled You Too Much? Chapter 319: Have I Spoiled You Too Much? ¡°If you don¡¯t want to smile, don¡¯t. It¡¯s very ugly.¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her face and parted his lips in disgust. His big hand grabbed her cheek and gave it a hard pinch. Qin Youxuan almost burst into tears from the pain. She put her hand to her face. Did she look ugly when she smiled? Impossible. It must be his bad eyesight¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, let go of me, let me get up.¡± Qin Youxuan nced and noticed that she was nowpletelyying on him, pressed tightly against his chest. His uninjured hand was still stroking her waist, asionally pinching a chunk of her soft waist. He was acting undisciplined even though he was ill. ¡°You¡¯re so keen on doing Yao¡¯s job, do you want me to fire him?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, his voice sinking, full of threats. His charming face had a fleeting look, making it hard to tell if he was joking.
Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, and obedientlyy on him without moving. She could still tell if he was actually angry. It was good that he was willing to stay in the hospital. It was okay to indulge him a bit. She didn¡¯t want to see him bloodied and motionless again¡­ ¡­ It took two days for Qin Youxuan to understand. He was physically in the hospital, but his heart was still at work. In the VIP ward, the original furnishings were entirely removed. A big bed reced the old one, and, aside from that, everything else was rearranged ording to theyout of Dan Hanjie¡¯s office. Even on the desk were stacks of documents. Dan Hanjie was leaning against the head of the bed, a small table in front of him, scanning through documents at a rapid pace. asionally signing them and passing them to Yao at his side. Yao took the document and ced it aside before handing him another. Qin Youxuan, off to the side, was holding a te of fruit. A few times she wanted to tell him to take a break, but found no chance. Her hand was going numb. ¡°Bang¡ª¡± The te in Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands was not held steady and fell heavily to the floor. The fruit from the fruit tter scattered at her feet, aplete mess¡­ ¡°Are you hurt?¡± Dan Hanjie quickly dropped his pen, rushed to her, and checked her from top to bottom. Meeting Qin Youxuan¡¯s calm cat-like eyes, his hand paused.
¡°Are you tired?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He was asking her. Shouldn¡¯t this be her question?
A lump formed in Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart, she shook his hand off, turned around and walked towards the door. ¡°Stop!¡± Dan Hanjie bellowed at her retreating figure. This was the second time. The second time she just turned and left in front of him. The first time was because of their child, what about this time? It waspletely inexplicable. Just as Qin Youxuan reached for the doorknob, her body was pulled back by a strong force, pulling her directly back in front of the bed. She was tossed onto the bed. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was about to say something, she saw Yao out of the corner of her eye and held her tongue. She red at him with cat-like eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll leave first.¡± Yao respectfully bowed, and hurriedly fled the battlefield.
¡°Have I spoiled you too much that you dare to be this disrespectful?¡± Dan Hanjie bent down, ferociously bit her lip, and only stopped when he saw her eyes turn red. He propped himself up with one arm, not letting his body press on her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat tightened, a bit choked. She pushed him away, sat up from the bed, her gaze calm. She missed the chance to burst out in anger and fell back into her cool demeanor. Good. Dan Hanjie¡¯s fist crunched in anger, grinding his teeth. Even when the strain caused his palm wound to reopen, he didn¡¯t stop. The wound that had just started to heal was popped open again, blood seeping out. Chapter 320: 320: What is He Really Thinking? Chapter 320: What is He Really Thinking? ¡°Your hand is bleeding!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tensed up as she tried to grasp his hand, only to be pulled away by Dan Hanjie. ¡°I am not going to die. A little bloodshed will only allow you to see how worried you are.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened in disbelief as she looked up at him. Has he gone mad? He was making light of his own body, just so she would worry about him. Did he realize how severe his hand injury was? The ss cut him so deep that it nearly severed his tendons. It took great effort to suture it up, and yet he was using his body to threaten her once again¡­ ¡°Have you lost your mind?¡± Qin Youxuan shouted, stepping back and ring at him.
¡°You¡¯re a madman, a madman!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie squinted, his deep gaze fixated on her hysterical disy. An elusive light shed across his resolute face. ¡°It¡¯s just a woman, you can throw a year¡¯s agreement at me, so who are you putting up this show for?¡± Qin Youxuan gripped her hair uncontrobly as the strain of the past few days had made it impossible for her to control her emotions. His relentless pressure left her breathless, and yet that agreement was constantly reminding her that there had to be an end. She couldn¡¯t pretend nothing happened, imagining a lifetime together, having kids¡­ ¡°I don¡¯t understand why a fake marriage can cause you so much trouble. Why do you insist on acting this way?¡± Qin Youxuan gazed at him nkly, her body continuously trying to step back. She didn¡¯t want to ask. She thought that if he liked it, she would let him continue to hide it. She wasn¡¯t curious, really. It¡¯s just that it felt a little ufortable. If he didn¡¯t want to talk about it, even if she asked, he wouldn¡¯t say anything. It would only result in another heated argument. He had already hurt one hand, what else would he hurt if she caused a scene again? Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves tightened, her petite body crawled out of the bed and went straight to the door of the sickroom. She couldn¡¯t argue with him. ¡°Bang¡ª¡± After taking a few steps, Qin Youxuan bumped into a broad chest.
Dan Hanjie had somehow managed to block her path, his iron arms tightly holding her against him. ¡°Don¡¯t go.¡± He held her, his chin resting on her head, his voice low and soothing. His enchanting, maic voice had a hint offort.
But he didn¡¯t say anything to exin. Qin Youxuan waited for a long time but no words came. Sheughed coldly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what am I to you exactly? An expendable ything?¡± He could easily present her with an agreement and force her to sign it. Yet, he was maiming himself for a woman who he could control so easily¡­ She really didn¡¯t understand what he was thinking and she couldn¡¯t stand it anymore! ¡°¡­¡± She finally asked. With Qin Youxuan in his arms, Dan Hanjie¡¯s grip kept tightening. His charming eyes transformed, and then he only saidzily, ¡°You¡¯ll find out after a year.¡± ¡°What if I can¡¯t wait that long?¡± Qin Youxuan retorted without thinking. ¡°You must wait.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice dropped, and his authoritative promation was stern and absolute. His frosty eyes conveyed his supremacy and intolerance for any dispute. Even with his pale face due to wearing only hospital gowns, his stern gaze left no room for anyone to question his decisions.
¡°Then can you promise me that within this year, no matter what I do, you won¡¯t hurt yourself?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes shed as she looked up at him. ¡°No,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s answer was straightforward, without a hint of hesitation. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was choked with indignation. She opened her eyes wide in anger, ring at him. ¡°If I don¡¯t hurt myself, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to resist hurting you¡­¡± Dan Hanjie loosened his grip on her a little, his long fingers touching her delicate cheeks, and he uttered each word deliberately. ¡­ PS: Everyone feels like Mr. Jie has too many secrets, right? In fact, all deep love is a secret¡­We are not far from the truth. Chapter 321: 321: I Want to Sew Your Mouth Shut (Additional Release) Chapter 321: I Want to Sew Your Mouth Shut (Additional Release) Watching fear flicker in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, he slowly closed his own. In a hoarse voice, ¡°Ask Yao to arrange the discharge.¡± ¡°¡­Huh?¡± The topic shifted so quickly that Qin Youxuan was stunned for a moment. By the time she recovered, Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold demeanour hadpletely dissipated. He wore a faint smile, as if what he had just said was a soft whisper of love. ¡°Your hand hasn¡¯t healed¡­¡± In fact, it had gotten worse. His wounds must have burst open. ¡°Have the doctor rewrap it, then we¡¯ll leave.¡± Dan Hanjie nonchntly nced at his bloody wound. Such a minor injury barely registered for him. He had willingly stayed in the hospital for two days simply because he didn¡¯t want her to worry. Now, it was time to leave.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan understood the look on his face, her eyes shing, she bit her lip and remained silent. His sudden suggestion of leaving the hospital was likely his way of avoiding the conversation¡­ Yao was indeed a capable aide. No sooner had Dan Hanjie given themand than the doctor rushed into the VIP room to clean his wound and apply medication. Then they were discharged. Other than repeatedly warning Dan Hanjie not to exert pressure with his hand, the doctor didn¡¯t dare speak another word. Finally, respectfully he asked, ¡°Mr. Jie, do you have any other instructions?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stood nearby, her eyes wide with shock. Since when do doctors listen to patients¡¯ orders¡­ She didn¡¯t want to continue studyingw. She wanted to study theology because the world had be magical. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, everything in the vi has been taken care of. However, Miss Bai has been insisting on going to the hospital thesest few days. We have not allowed her to leave the vi and she has been throwing quite the tantrum.¡± Yao reported respectfully. His usually stoic face showed a hint of exhaustion, indicating how troublesome Bai Wei could be. Remembering Bai Wei, Qin Youxuan finally understood. She wondered why Bai Wei hadn¡¯t appeared in the past few days, she was being confined by Yao. Surprisingly, Yao, who was normally respectful to Bai Wei, wasn¡¯t gentle when he took action. Bold move!
Qin Youxuan wouldn¡¯t admit to feeling a bit wicked. She was just pleased that someone had stood up to Bai Wei after she¡¯d pped her and she hadn¡¯t retaliated. She felt secretly delighted. ¡°Let her know, if she doesn¡¯t want to stay in this country, I can arrange for her to go back to America to recuperate at any time.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s calm statement, noticing Qin Youxuan¡¯s concealed joy, raised an eyebrow. ¡°What are you so happy about?¡±
¡°No, nothing¡­¡± Caught red-handed. Dan Hanjie was more ruthless than she had expected. One sentence from him could choke Bai Wei. Bai Wei had exerted much effort to stay in the country even though it harmed her health. She would probably vomit blood from anger if she were sent away for such a trivial matter! ¡°Start the car.¡± Dan Hanjie retracted his gaze and spoke softly. He reached out to pull Qin Youxuan into his arms. ¡°The doctor said you can¡¯t exert force with your hand, I can sit by myself.¡± Qin Youxuan moved a little toward the car door away from him. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie looked at his empty arm, furrowing his brows. Before he could say anything, Qin Youxuan was already looking at him, pointing to her little finger, ¡°I just heard the doctor say, you mustn¡¯t use your hand to exert force.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Really, if you don¡¯t believe it we can go back in and ask¡­¡± ¡°Qin Youxuan, if you keep nagging, I¡¯ll sew your mouth shut!¡± Dan Hanjie growled in frustration.
¡°¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Whizz¡ª¡ª¡± The car drove into Yujing Vi. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± The butler, leading a group of servants, stood respectfully in the yard, lined up in two rows. Chapter 322: 322: What Did You Call Me? Chapter 322: What Did You Call Me? The car door was pushed open. The first thing to step out of the car was a pair of long, straight legs, wrapped in ck suit pants. The fluid lines of his body, even without deliberate disy, showed a pulsating strength. The ck shirt added a touch of coldness to his charming face. He scanned the surroundings with his enchanting eyes, then retracted them indifferently. Like a king. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you forgot your medicine. It¡¯s time to take it!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s clear voice rang out from behind him. A petite figure sprang out from the car. Her hands were full of medicine boxes, which she shook toward Dan Hanjie. The scene changed instantly. From a lofty CEO, Dan Hanjie now seemed to be a patient who had escaped from a mental hospital¡­ It was time for his medication. ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan was stunned by his piercing gaze and froze on the spot. Realizing the silence around her, she turned her head to see a group of dumbfounded bodyguards and servants. She touched her nose in embarrassment. Then, in the next second, she turned and fled. ¡°Qin Youxuan, better pray I don¡¯t catch you today!¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± ¡­ In the bedroom. Qin Youxuan was kneeling at the table, her cute little bum sticking up in the air, asionally rubbing it in difort. The consequence of annoying the Master was a whipping on her butt. It even hurt to sit down now. ¡°Three times a day, twice a day¡­ This one¡¯s for inmmation, this one is¡­¡± Qin Youxuan poured out all sorts of medicine and organized them ording to the doctor¡¯s instructions. Once she was sure everything was in order, she took one of the packs and poured a ss of water, then went back to the bedside. ¡°Hey, here¡¯s your medicine.¡± Qin Youxuan red at the man leaning against the head of the bed, engrossed in his documents. As soon as he came back, he started working. The bedroom had turned into his office, with documents needing his attention scattered on both sides of the bed. She had no idea where he found so much work to do. Yao had been dispatched by Dan Hanjie, and she ended up being his assistant, running errands and serving tea like a part-time worker. ¡°What did you call me?¡± Dan Hanjie paused, looking up from the documents to nce at her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan shivered and quickly corrected herself, ¡°I mean, it¡¯s time for your medicine. Health is important.¡± ¡°Hmm, I remember, you just said ¡®hey¡¯, did you want to feed me?¡± Dan Hanjie set aside the documents in his hand, leisurely crossed his long legs, and raised an eyebrow at her.
He gestured for her toe closer. ¡°Who wants to feed you? Can¡¯t a grown man take his own medicine? If you don¡¯t want it, forget it. If you die, it¡¯s not my problem.¡± Qin Youxuan put the medicine and cup on the bedside table, turned and walked away. Men should never be coaxed. Once indulged, they will take one inch after another. She was still feeling the beatings from earlier and her butt still hurt. Whoever wants to take care of him, let them do it!
Qin Youxuan took a couple of steps forward, feeling uneasy about theck of reaction from behind. She looked back. Dan Hanjie was still leaning against the head of the bed, but his gaze wasn¡¯t on her¡ªit was¡ª Qin Youxuan blinked her cat eyes, following his gaze, and froze when she saw Bai Wei standing at the door. She hesitated for a few seconds. Then bent down to get back to Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, picking up the pill and water from the bedside table. ¡°Open your mouth.¡± Qin Youxuan held the pill up to Dan Hanjie¡¯s mouth, and this time, he didn¡¯t refuse. He swallowed the pill, waiting for Qin Youxuan to feed him water. When Qin Youxuan saw that he had swallowed the pill, she put the cup off to the side, ¡°I¡¯m going downstairs for a meal. What would you like to eat? I¡¯ll ask the butler to cook.¡± Normally, she would never ask such a question. Because Dan Hanjie would definitely interpret it in some other way, then reply with a meaningful look on his face: ¡°You.¡± Chapter 323: 323: It Serves You Right If She Hits Back Chapter 323: It Serves You Right If She Hits Back But Bai Wei was here, and she knew Dan Hanjie wouldn¡¯t go ahead. In the end, Bai Wei still held a special ce in his heart. ¡°Just like you.¡± Dan Hanjie responded nonchntly, slight hint of a smile on his lips. ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t even know what she was up to, let alone what he meant by ¡®just like her¡¯. Qin Youxuan touched her nose and walked away. Stepping towards the door, she paused momentarily, catching a whiff of Bai Wei¡¯s subtle fragrance. The scent on her seemed to be getting stronger¡­ While Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t detect her own body scent, she could smell it on others. The scent on Bai Wei seemed much more prominent than when she deliberately let Youxuan smell it for the first time. ording to Dan Hanjie, Bai Wei maintained the scent on her body by using some kind of medicinal herbs. Now that the scent has be stronger, does it imply that Bai Wei has increased the dosage?
With a puzzled look, Qin Youxuan nced at Bai Wei, who only had eyes for Dan Hanjie. She gritted her teeth before turning and leaving. She had hardly taken a few steps when she heard Bai Wei¡¯s soft voice. ¡°Hanjie¡­¡± Hanjie, Hanjie, Hanjie, Qin Youxuan swore, right now she hated hearing that name more than anything! Pseudo-siblings, alone in the same room¡­ Dan Hanjie, if you dared to touch her, even a finger, I swear I¡¯ll chop your hand off! ¡°Butler, I want arge bowl of knife-shaved noodles!¡± Qin Youxuan stormed downstairs, yelling in the direction of the kitchen. Upstairs. ¡°Hanjie, I¡¯m so relieved you¡¯re okay. You have no idea how scared I was¡­ Yao wouldn¡¯t let me to the hospital to see you, he even prevented me from stepping out of the door, how unreasonable¡­¡± ¡°It was my decision,¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted her with a cold tone. Seeing her freeze, he softened his gaze, ¡°You¡¯re not well, you should rest at the vi. You don¡¯t need to worry about anything else.¡± ¡°Are you¡­ are you worrying about me?¡± Bai Wei looked at him in surprise, overjoyed. ¡°Hanjie, I knew it, you wouldn¡¯t abandon me¡­¡± ¡°Of course I wouldn¡¯t abandon you, especially after you¡¯ve touched my woman.¡± Dan Hanjie quickly shifted the tone, his eyes fierce. His cold lips curled into a terrifying arc, ¡°Which hand did you touch her with?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei looked up stunned, facing Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy stare, she trembled like a scared rabbit. Her hands, uncertain what to do, clutched in front of her, digging into her own fingernails. She clearly didn¡¯t anticipate that Dan Hanjie would find out and even demand an exnation. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, she¡¯s my woman. No one but me gets to disrespect her!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice dropped, his alluring eyes glinting with a cold glow, hinting at an ominous darkness.
Long slender fingers yed with a Swiss Army knife, the sharp point twinkling under the light, terrifying to behold. ¡°Hanjie, I was scared then, she hurt you so badly, I just couldn¡¯t control myself at that moment, that¡¯s why I pped her. Besides, she wanted to fight back too. If it hadn¡¯t been for the housekeeper, I might¡¯ve ended up much worse off.¡± Bai Wei pleaded with a pathetic look in her eyes, distorting the truth to her advantage. ¡°If she fought back, it¡¯s because you deserved it,¡± Dan Hanjie responded ruthlessly, stressing each word.
With that, he flung the army knife onto the bedside table, ¡°I don¡¯t wish to do it myself, you can help yourself.¡± ¡°Hanjie, what do you mean?¡± Bai Wei recoiled in disbelief, her eyes wide in shock, moving back slowly. This can¡¯t be happening. It must be a mistake, it must be. ¡°If I¡¯m willing to harm myself for her, you should know, I won¡¯t let anyone hurt her, not without punishment!¡± Each word from Dan Hanjie hit Bai Wei like a blow to her heart. Chapter 324: 324: Remember Who You Belong To Chapter 324: Remember Who You Belong To ¡°¡­¡± What did he say? He did not spare himself for that woman, let alone her¡­ No, no, it¡¯s not this way. ¡°Jie, listen to me,¡± Bai Wei, looking at the sharp Swiss Army knife on the table, her voice trembling, ¡°I didn¡¯t do it on purpose, I was just¡­ I lost my head in anger¡­¡± Dan Hanjie raised his eyebrows indifferently, looking at her but saying nothing. His enchanting eyes emanated with cold ruthlessness, unmoved. ¡°No, I don¡¯t want¡­¡± Bai Wei moved back, her body shaking non-stop, ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be like this¡­¡± How could he be so heartless towards her? How could he be?
¡°Dan Hanjie, you said you¡¯d protect me in ce of your brother¡­ ¡± For a Qin Youxuan hepels her to mutte herself. What does this count for?! ¡°Protection? Do you need it?¡± Dan Hanjie curled his thin lips in a coldugh, rising from the bed and pacing towards Bai Wei. The imposing momentum of his towering figure instantly caused Bai Wei¡¯s knees to weaken, and she almost fell onto the floor next to the table. ¡°Wei¡¯er, are you still the Wei¡¯er I know?¡± Dan Hanjie gazed down at her from above. His deep gaze seemed to prate the human heart, cold and ruthless. ¡°I¡­I was just jealous of her¡­¡± Bai Wei muttered, her heart pounding under his gaze, and sat down on the floor, tightly hugging her knees, curling up into a ball. Upon meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes, out of instinct, she turned her head. ¡°Jie, I realize my mistake. Please don¡¯t drive me away. I promise not to make any trouble in the future and will walk around her whenever I see her¡­¡± Bai Wei bit her lip, her frightened hands clutching Dan Hanjie¡¯s trouser leg. She was speaking amid sobs. She couldn¡¯t leave now, she absolutely couldn¡¯t. ¡°Let go!¡± Dan Hanjie shouted coldly, stepping back to avoid Bai Wei¡¯s touch. He closed his eyes and a deep understanding shone in the darkness of his gaze. ¡°If there¡¯s a next time, whichever hand of yours touched her, consider it as you not wanting it anymore.¡± After Dan Hanjie said this, he turned around and returned to his bed and looked at Yao at the door. ¡°Take Miss Bai to her room for rest.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie.¡± Upon hearing themand, Yao quickly walked in. ¡°Miss Bai, please.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Bai Wei, regaining herposure, wanted to say something else, but the sight of the Swiss Army knife on the table stopped her. She nced at Dan Hanjie unwillingly, gritted her teeth, stood up from the floor, and followed Yao out. Yao returned after a short time. ¡°Mr. Jie, everything is organized. Miss Bai was quite scared. Is she going to be okay?¡±
¡°If she is so easily scared, it means hitting someone was unintentional. Otherwise, I would not have kept her until now.¡± Dan Hanjie reclined on a sofa, casually cing a document on the side, raising an eyebrow. He had said, his woman, no one is allowed to touch, except for him. Qin Youxuan thought that by making everyone conceal it from him, he wouldn¡¯t find out. She even applied an ice pack to her swollen face before he woke up. She had forgotten that he knows every bit of her. How could he possibly not realize? Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, his sharp gaze falling on Yao beside him. ¡°Remember to whom you belong. This being your first offense, I am letting it go, but if it happens again, you won¡¯t need to stay by my side.¡± ¡°I am fully aware of my mistake.¡± Yao was sweating profusely. ¡°How are things going with Jin Lan?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, his cold lips parting slightly. Jin Lan had been awake for nearly a week, I am afraid that Jin Chenye is now doing his best to exonerate her. ¡°As Mr. Jie predicted, Jin Chenye¡¯s actions were quick. He has addressed all the necessary channels and with the influence of the Meng family, the verdict for Jin Lan should arrive soon¡­¡± Chapter 325: 325 Did You Do Something? Chapter 325: Did You Do Something? ¡°elerate the takeover of Qin Group, before Jin Lan is cleared of all charges, I want the shares of Qin Group to crash!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed sharply, his words as cutting as a de. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡­ A week had passed since Qin Youxuan left the Qin Family. Dan Hanjie¡¯s body had recovered to normal. The wounds on his hand had not yet healed, but he had already started dealing with documents at the corporation. Qin Youxuan tried to stop him several times, but to no avail. Instead, he ended up taking her to the corporation. She became a 24-hour caregiver. When he worked, she read books. When he wasn¡¯t working, he taught her some financial knowledge. However, his non-working hours were pitifully scarce. Seeing Hanjie work so hard, Qin Youxuan pitied him, innocently nestled in the office sofa, crossing her legs and reading her ¡°Criminal Law.¡± She decided that no matter whether Qin Group ended up in her hands in the end, she would not stay.
Law was not only her major, but the legal profession was also the career she wanted to pursue in the future. As for Dan Hanjie¡­ She would try tomunicate with him. After three months, she wanted to return to America and follow in the footsteps of Professor Hubble, continuing her studies in her major. ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± The sudden sound made Qin Youxuan jump. When she looked up, she met Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting ck eyes. A look of dissatisfaction was sweeping across her face. He was like a husband who had caught his wife cheating. ¡°You, finished?¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, her cute little face showing a somewhat bewildered expression, staring nkly at Dan Hanjie who had walked up to her. She blinked her innocent cat-like eyes. ¡°I have been standing in front of you for more than three minutes, what do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, speaking each word clearly. Every single word was like an icy shard, bone-chilling. What was she thinking about? She was so engrossed that she didn¡¯t even notice him standing in front of her for a few minutes. She was not the kind of person who was usually this careless. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, his deep ck eyes fixated on her absent face, the longer he watched, the deeper his gaze became. Full of inquiry. ¡°¡­I¡¯m just wondering what¡¯s wrong with Bai Weitely. She seems to be avoiding me as if I were a germ.¡± Qin Youxuan forcefully changed the topic, not daring to bring up to Dan Hanjie her ns of returning to America at this juncture. ¡°¡­¡± Hearing this, Dan Hanjie went silent.
He nced at Qin Youxuan¡¯s exquisite little face, curled his lips into a smirk, raising a defiant arch of his brows. A look of you-can¡¯t-guess-what-I-know on his face. ¡°Did you do something?¡± Qin Youxuan noticed the smugness on his face and tentatively asked. Seeing the ambiguous smile at the corner of Dan Hanjie¡¯s mouth, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t say anything.
No wonder he was so smug. Just what did he tell Bai Wei to scare her like that? She had barged in aggressively, ready to p Qin Youxuan, but in the blink of an eye she became as timid as a rabbit. Her change in temperament was as fast as a Chinese opera performer changing faces, so quick that it caught one off guard. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Pack up your stuff. I¡¯ll take you somewhere.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s words were interrupted, and when she came back to her senses, Dan Hanjie had already pulled the thick Criminal Law book from her hand, gave it a nce, and didn¡¯t say a word. He put it to the side, pulled her up to her feet. ¡°Where to?¡± Seeing that he didn¡¯t ask her anything, Qin Youxuan felt relieved. However, seeing him pulling her towards the door raised her curiosity, and she twisted her head to look at him with a puzzled look. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie paused, straightened Qin Youxuan¡¯s body, leaned down, and softly kissed her.
¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Youxuan did not expect him to suddenly do this, and was a bit dumbfounded. Chapter 326: 326: When I Asked Nothing Chapter 326: When I Asked Nothing After a while, Dan Hanjie let go of her. His clean, slender fingers gently touched her cheek. His maic voice, full of intrigue, murmured, ¡°The verdict for Jin Lan has been given. You better be prepared.¡± These recent days, the media had been flooded with reports, only that Dan Hanjie was deliberately keeping it from Qin Youxuan. He naturally had ways to prevent her from essing the news. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, dazed from his kiss and barely able to stand, heard his voice and paused. Caught unawares, she finally lifted her head and asked, ¡°What did you say just now?¡± ¡°Nothing much, you¡¯ll know once youe with me.¡± Dan Hanjie held her small hand, leading the still dazed Qin Youxuan out of the CEO¡¯s office. ¡°Dan Hanjie, why are you driving? Where¡¯s Yao?¡± Qin Youxuan was pushed into the passenger seat. Dan Hanjie fastened her seat belt before heading to the driver¡¯s side. Looking around, she didn¡¯t find Yao anywhere. You are so concerned about my assistant. It¡¯s hard for me to be satisfied with his work.¡± Dan Hanjie slid into the driver¡¯s seat, his eyes narrowing seductively, exposing a dangerous light.
¡°Let¡¯s pretend I asked nothing.¡± She didn¡¯t want to get Yao into trouble. Qin Youxuan smacked her lips, gripping the seatbelt, waiting for him to start driving. When the car stopped in front of the courthouse, Qin Youxuan seemed lost, her mind not yet fully present. ¡°What day is it today?¡± ¡°Monday, the day of Jin Lan¡¯s trial.¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t take his eyes off the road, his gaze calm. Across the street, it was bustling with people. Countless media personnel, holding their cameras and microphones, were waiting for the final verdict. Even the television stations were broadcasting it live. ¡°¡­Time flies, a week has passed so quickly.¡± Qin Youxuan murmured softly. If it wasn¡¯t for Dan Hanjie bringing her here unexpectedly, she would¡¯ve forgotten that the truth she had been waiting for was about to surface. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands were entwined across her chest, her petite face was devoid of color, tightly drawn. ¡°You¡¯re not the one on trial, you don¡¯t need to be nervous.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, restarted the car, and drove to the same side of the street as the courthouse. He turned off the ignition, got out of the car. ¡°There are reporters everywhere, Dan Hanjie, where are you going?¡± Qin Youxuan paused in surprise, then undid her seatbelt to get out of the car. She hurried to follow him. After only a few steps, she realized she was overthinking. Dan Hanjie was so cautious, how could he confront the media directly?
She hadn¡¯t gone more than a hundred meters when she discovered another entrance to the courthouse. Dan Hanjie was standing against the wall, his eyebrow raised, waiting for her. ¡°Aren¡¯t you eager to see Jin Lan¡¯s verdict? Come on in.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips curled in nonchnce, his voice detached. It was none of his concern. Indeed, this wasn¡¯t his problem.
If it wasn¡¯t for her, he wouldn¡¯t have set foot in a ce like this. ¡°Thank you,¡± Qin Youxuan stepped forward, speaking softly. Before Dan Hanjie could react, she walked through the small door. Someone was waiting inside. Seeing them arrive, he promptly ushered them forward. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin, this way please. The trial has already started, but seats have been reserved for the two of you on the side¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward, ready to say something, but noticing people were around, he held his tongue. His deep eyes fixated solely on Qin Youxuan, who had thanked him. His gaze was profound. If she knew, what he brought her to witness was the deration of Jin Lan¡¯s innocence, she would possibly not express her gratitude¡­ Chapter 327: 327: Have You Seen Enough! Chapter 327: Have You Seen Enough! Suddenly, Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand tightened at his side. In an instant, he felt a chill in the palm of his hand, as if something was slipping away from his grasp, and he couldn¡¯t hold on to it. Panicking, he quickly stepped forward, took Qin Youxuan¡¯s small hand, and pulled her to his side. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qin Youxuan was just about to open the side door and go in when he stopped her. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips barely moved, pausing after each word. His grip on Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightened. ¡°What?¡± Qin Youxuan stood stunned, then suddenly reached up to touch his forehead. She couldn¡¯t understand why, after finally getting in, and not seeing anything yet, they had to leave. ¡°Let¡¯s leave here first, don¡¯t watch anymore.¡±
Dan Hanjie grabbed the hand she put on his forehead, his voice filled with undisguised tension. It was then that Qin Youxuan noticed his unusual behavior, and narrowed her eyes in puzzlement, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°So is there something urgent?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked, innocent and naive. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If you have something urgent to attend to, go ahead, It¡¯s okay. It won¡¯t take me much time to take a look in. I¡¯ll take a taxi backter. I have my wallet.¡± As Qin Youxuan spoke, she yfully dangled her handbag in front of Dan Hanjie. The movement was cute and wild. ¡°You¡­¡± Before Dan Hanjie could say anything, a dull knock could be heard from the courtroom. The solemn and sacred sound clearly entered everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°¡­ In view of theck of clear evidence from the prosecution, coupled with insufficient witness testimony, the court rules that Ms. Jin Lan is not guilty of murder. She is to be released immediately!¡± Released immediately¡­ Released immediately¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened, and she broke free from Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, turned around and rushed forward, pushing open the heavy wooden door. She took mechanical steps in. Her eyes searched the room until they found Jin Lan on the defendant¡¯s bench. Qin Youxuan stood at the farthest side door, so far from the judge¡¯s position, so far from the defendant¡¯s bench. But she could clearly see the joy on Jin Lan¡¯s face, and the smile at the corner of Jin Chenye¡¯s lips¡­ It was so tant, so dazzling.
Even Meng Ziqi, who had been disqualified as a witness due to inconsistent narratives, was standing next to Jin Chenye, and congratting Jin Lan with delight on his face. ¡°Auntie, I knew you were innocent, you¡¯ll be alright, and now that you¡¯re free, you can rest and recover¡­¡± Jin Lan was so moved she couldn¡¯t speak, she leaned forward in her wheelchair, clutched Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand tightly, and tears streamed down her face. After a while, she grabbed Jin Chenye¡¯s hand and ced Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand on top of it, trying to express something in fits and starts.
She was so excited she couldn¡¯t even speak clearly. What a moving scene¡­ Jin Lan was acquitted, so what about the long time she spent in prison, convicted as a murderer? Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were wide open, her hands clenched into tight fists, the nails digging into her palms without her noticing the pain. She gritted her teeth, refusing to believe what she heard. It shouldn¡¯t be like this¡­ It shouldn¡¯t¡­ Suddenly, as if sensing something, Jin Chenye lifted his head and looked directly at Qin Youxuan. Meeting Qin Youxuan¡¯s teary eyes, Jin Chenye hesitated and subconsciously withdrew his hand that was holding Meng Ziqi¡¯s. Neither of them looked away, just gazing at each other across the crowd for a long time. ¡°Have you had enough?!¡± A warm palm suddenly covered Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, pulling her back.
Chapter 328: 328: Forget What You Just Saw Chapter 328: Forget What You Just Saw ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked up, meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep gaze, revealing a touch of coldness. She was stunned, motionless. ¡°Bang¡ª¡± ¡°Ye, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s exmation was particrly sharp, and Qin Youxuan turned her head subconsciously to look in Jin Chenye¡¯s direction. Jin Chenye¡¯s tall figure remained unmoved, his phone had fallen to the ground, but he showed no reaction. He was just staring straight at Qin Youxuan, who was wrapped in Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. His gaze was clear, cold,plex. Next to him, Meng Ziqi anxiously shouted his name several times, but he didn¡¯t respond. Before Qin Youxuan could react, she was dragged out of the courtroom by Dan Hanjie and tossed into a car. The car sped away from the courthouse with a whoosh.
It all happened so fast that she didn¡¯t have time to react. ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡± The car came to a sudden stop. Qin Youxuan was still lost in the scene of Jin Lan being dered not guilty and released. She was jolted forward without a clue of what was happening. She grabbed the seatbelt to keep herself from hitting the windshield. She turned her head in perplexity to look at Dan Hanjie. ¡°Forget him!¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth and growled. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, not understanding what he meant. What was she supposed to forget for no apparent reason? ¡°Forget what you just saw!¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her chin tightly, causing Qin Youxuan to wince in pain. She tried to push his hand away but found that he was holding her very tightly, and she couldn¡¯t shake him off. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re hurting me¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let me see you looking at him like that again, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to control myself.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip, making Qin Youxuan speechless. She could only stare at him wide-eyed. What was he trying to say? She couldn¡¯t understand a word. After a few moments of thought, Qin Youxuan vaguely sensed something. She gasped for breath as she tried to pry his hand off her. ¡°Are you, are you jealous?¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan finished speaking, she saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s momentarily uneasy expression and her eyes widened in surprise. This was unbelievable. Dan Hanjie was actually jealous.
This was even more shocking than Jin Lan being dered not guilty and released¡­ She must have guessed wrong. Qin Youxuan watched as his hand slowly released its grip. She quickly started to rub her chin. With his forceful grip, she thought he was going to dislocate her chin.
¡°Yes, I am jealous.¡± Dan Hanjie dered word by word, domineeringly ring at Qin Youxuan, ¡°So, don¡¯t let me see you flirting with him again, I might strangle you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Where was the flirting? She was just surprised to hear that Jin Lan had been dered not guilty. She was too stunned to look away. Does this count as flirting? Was she not even allowed to look at other men anymore? ¡°Yes, aside from Jin Chenye, you¡¯d better not look at other men either, Qin Youxuan. I will get jealous.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s indifferent voice, every word the popped out was particrly clear. It seemed that he hadn¡¯t realized how out of character it was for him to say he was jealous. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan touched her nose, feeling awkward and unsure of how to react. She hadn¡¯t said anything, and yet he had seen through her. In the future, could theymunicate with cryptguage? ¡°Where are we?¡± Qin Youxuan moved her gaze to the window and realized she was in an unfamiliar ce. She asked with confusion. ¡°You¡¯re trying to change the subject. It¡¯s too obvious, I can tell.¡± Dan Hanjie mercilessly saw through her intentions, leaving Qin Youxuan speechless.
She could only stare at him breathlessly for a moment, not knowing what to say. Chapter 329: 329: I Am Your Justice Chapter 329: I Am Your Justice Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep ck eyes lingered on her face, confirming that she wasn¡¯t thinking about Jin Chenye, before he started the car again. They returned to the Dan Group. As soon as they entered his office, Qin Youxuan automatically took a seat on the sofa. The corner of her eye caught sight of the court summons that had been delivered to her not long ago, and her eyes dimmed. And then her thoughts drifted to that scene in the courtroom¡­ ¡°The Qin Group¡¯s stocks are going to crash in the next few days. If you want to see Jin Lan get what¡¯sing to her, you don¡¯t have to rush,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold voice reverberated in her ears, and Qin Youxuan looked up at him subconsciously. She rxed her clenched hands a bit. ¡°You saw thising all along, didn¡¯t you? I was so naive, thinking that thew could reveal the truth and give me justice,¡± Qin Youxuanughed bitterly, but her face became even brighter with her smile. Dan Hanjie felt a flicker of unease. Her reaction was calmer than he had expected. No crying, no fussing, not even a hint of outrage about the injustice of thew.
She just calmly epted the truth, then mocked herself¡­ ¡°I¡¯m here, I am your justice,¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward, pulled her petite body into his embrace, felt her trembling, and held her tightly. ¡°¡­Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan, held in his arms, breathing in his familiar scent, sniffled. ¡°¡­¡± Again, those two words. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze darkened. Why did he always find it absurd and then¡­unsettled, every time she thanked him? ¡­ The Qin family mansion. After the excitement, Jin Lan quickly became exhausted and was sent back to her room to rest. Meng Ziqi stood in the living room, seeing Jin Chenye just walking out of Jin Lan¡¯s room, she approached him, ¡°Ye, is auntie okay?¡± ¡°The doctor has checked her. She just had some emotional outburst, she will be fine after some rest,¡± Jin Chenye replied indifferently, his typically gentle face seeming somewhat distant. He walked towards the sofa. ¡°Young master, here is the coffee you requested.¡± The butler put the coffee on the coffee table and respectfully withdrew. ¡°Ye, now that auntie¡¯s okay, you should be happy. Why are you drinking coffee? I¡¯ve made restaurant reservations. Once auntie wakes up, shall we go celebrate?¡± Meng Ziqi looked hopefully at Jin Chenye. ¡°My mother¡¯s health is not good, the doctor advised her to get more rest, so we won¡¯t go. Thank you for everything that has been done today. When I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll pay a personal visit to thank your father,¡± said Jin Chenye with cold politeness. He epted the Meng family¡¯s favor while not giving Meng Ziqi any further opportunities. Meng Ziqi¡¯s face stiffened a bit, she hesitated before saying, ¡°Ye, are you still angry with me about the change in my testimony?¡± ¡°You were coerced. How could I me you? If it weren¡¯t for the help of the Meng family, it would have been hard for my mother to escape charges. I should be thanking you.¡± ¡°No need, as long as Ye doesn¡¯t think I¡¯m causing more harm than good, that¡¯s enough. Also, my dad admires you a lot. If there¡¯s a chance for us to have dinner together, I believe he¡¯ll love to chat with you!¡± Meng Ziqi¡¯s face was full of anticipation, her words filled with hidden indications.
¡°We¡¯ll see, there will definitely be an opportunity,¡± Jin Chenye replied ambiguously. He put down his coffee after taking a sip, and stood up from the sofa, his handsome figure standing tall. He pressed his temple, ¡°I¡¯m a bit tired, I¡¯ll go rest. I can have the driver take you home.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need, I can go home myself. I wille back to visit auntie when she wakes up.¡±
Chapter 330: Intending to Ruin Qin Group Chapter 330: Intending to Ruin Qin Group ¡°Reporters may still be lurking outside, it¡¯s not right to let a girl like you take a taxi home by herself.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice, devoid of discernible emotions, rebuked lightly as he turned to the steward standing by. ¡°Arrange a car for Miss Meng. Ensure she gets home safely.¡± ¡°Yes, young master.¡± Meng Ziqi looked at Jin Chenye, who appeared to be concerned about her, unable to hide the joy in her eyes and on her brows. She did not even give it a thought that his consideration was simply a bid to prevent her from running into the reporters who might misconstrue their nonexistent love affair¡­ ¡°Boss, there¡¯s an unexpected development.¡± Jin Chenye was about to retire to his room when an assistant who had been trailing him hurried inside, his face paling with urgency. ¡°This isn¡¯t a ce for discussion, follow me to the study.¡± Jin Chenye cast a nce at their surroundings and with a dimmed gaze, he walked towards his study. ¡°What happened?¡± Once inside the specially soundproofed study, Jin Chenye slowly turned around, then seeing his man calming down, he asked unhurriedly. Ayer of cold and sinister frost had seemingly frozen over his warm, handsome face, his normally gentle eyes were now brimming with a cold edge. ¡°Someone has been maliciously offloading Qin Group¡¯s shares. Their stock price has been falling since this morning. We were very cautious at first, hence the decline was kept in check. But something unexpected must have happened. We were on guard for just under an hour and then Qin Group¡¯s shares hit rock-bottom,¡± the assistant wiped a nervous sweat as he recounted, lowering his back under Jin Chenye¡¯s icy gaze. ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, it¡¯s just that Dan Hanjie is too cunning. He wants to purchase Qin Group¡¯s shares, but he doesn¡¯t hold as many shares as I do. Since he cannot win by legal means, he has resorted to underhand methods, hell-bent on bankrupting Qin Group.¡± There are many ways to dere a smallpany like Qin Group bankrupt. They all held back, foregoing fierce methods and only adopted standard acquisition channels. But clearly now, someone wants to upset this bnce. Does Jin Lan¡¯s acquittal has irked Dan Hanjie? No, it seems more likely to be Qin Youxuan instead¡­ Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze dimmed, the destion in his eyes almost impossible to hide. He leaned on his desk with his back turned to his assistant, staring at the bright sunshine outside the window. It was a sunny day, yet why did he feel so far away from the sunshine¡­ So far away that it seemed like he was never going to experience it again. ¡°Boss, if the situation continues, the Qin Group might dere bankruptcy due to market instability before we can officially acquire it,¡± said the assistant with worry. ¡°Inject funds into the stock market and try to stabilize Qin Group¡¯s stock price as much as possible. Get the business rights to Qin Group in the shortest time possible and announce a joint team-up with MC Group. Once the news is out, Qin Group¡¯s stock prices will naturally warm up. Even with all his tricks, Dan Hanjie won¡¯t be able to harm Qin Group significantly for a while.¡± ¡°This¡­ might be quite difficult.¡± The person who holds the most shares in Qin Group is Qin Mo. Even if they manage to purchase the scattered shares from other major shareholders, excluding the shares held by Qin Youxuan, Qin Mo is the only legitimate first shareholder. Winning the right to run the businesses down to Qin Mo. Perhaps Dan Hanjie also spotted this fact, which is why he decided to give up on the charade, opting for a full-frontal assault. Directly dragging Jin Chenye into this bottomless pit called the stock market, triggering a money-burning duel. The final victory will depend on who has deeper pockets. With thisparison, Dan Hanjie is certain to win. Even if Jin Chenye had multiple MC Groups, he could notpete with the Dan Group who are Asia¡¯s no.1 financial tycoons. Chapter 331: The Last Bit of Hope Chapter 331: The Last Bit of Hope ¡°Boss, the best way is to tell Mr. Qin directly that he is your father. He will definitely stand on your side.¡± As long as Qin Mo is willing to give up his shares, transferring the inheritance to Jin Chenye. At the same time, Jin Chenye would gain the Qin Group¡¯s operating rights, making it easy to manage and get past this crisis. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye pressed his lips, silent. His pair of gentle eyes exuded a depth that no one could understand. ¡°Do as I said, and for now, don¡¯t let my father know that Xuan is conspiring with outsiders to bring down the Qin Group.¡± After a long pause, Chenye finally spoke subtly. Having said that, his handsome figure strides toward the door. Just as he pulled open the door, he saw Qin Mo standing outside, pausing momentarily in surprise. ¡°Dad.¡± ¡°Leave us, I have something to talk with Master Jin.¡± Qin Mo nced at Jin Chenye, looking past him to the assistant behind. ¡°Yes.¡± The assistant respectfully withdrew from the study and closed the door. ¡°Pour me a cup of tea.¡± Qin Mo moved towards the desk and naturally sat down. He raised an eyebrow towards a somewhat surprised Jin Chenye. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye blinked, and nodded. He respectfully poured a cup of tea and ced it in front of Qin Mo, ¡°It¡¯s hot, be careful, dad.¡± However, Qin Mo did not reach for the teacup. He looked at him without blinking, his eyes weary. ¡°There are certain things which I originally nned to take to the grave. But now, I¡¯m forced to tell you, about something that happened over twenty years ago. When your mother was pregnant with you, I was determined to marry her¡­¡± Qin Mo paused, temporarily closing his eyes. ¡°Before I tell you, I want you to swear¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s body stiffened. His handsome face became rigid, the gentle and deep eyes hardened. ¡­ ¡°Boss!¡± Upon seeing Jin Chenye emerge, the assistant waiting outside the study rushed forward. Jin Chenye stared somberly. His handsome figure leaned destely on the door, his pale face conveyed an air of unwillingness and regret¡­ He gave a cold nce to the assistant, handing him documents, ¡°Take these share transfer papers for notarization, also, inform the media, I intend to hold a press conference, formally announcing that I have be thergest shareholder of the Qin Group, ready to fully take over.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The assistant was taken aback, hesitated for a few seconds before taking the documents, nodded awkwardly. He turned around and left to follow through. Only one person was left in the hallway, as empty as his heart. Jin Chenye numbingly headed towards his room. He seemed to not hear any of the greetings from the various servants along the way. His attractive figure appeared like a walking dead, slowly entering his room. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± He mmed the door shut. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Jin Chenye let out an anguished cry, crazily clutching his hair, then with a swift powerful kick, turned over the sofa. ¡°Bang Bang Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Everything that could be smashed in the room was destroyed. It was a mess. Therge desk was smashed into pieces, mottled blood stained the edges, sttering on the floor¡­ ¡°Why¡­ Why can¡¯t I even have thisst bit of hope¡­¡± ¡°Ha ha¡­¡± A faint sneer curled on the corner of Jin Chenye¡¯s lips. With his hands hanging by his side, the skin of his knuckles worn raw, blood seeping out. Yet, he seemed to feel nothing, just numbly surveying everything in the room. epting weird looks from others since he was a child, he epted. Being ridiculed and scorned by peers, called a bastard without a father, he epted. Chapter 332: 332 – Xuan, My Xuan… Chapter 332: ¨C Xuan, My Xuan¡­ Over twenty years of living as an illegitimate child, he had felt resentment, but in the end, he epted it. But why, why couldn¡¯t his eptance garner him even the smallest bit of what he desired, but instead, it pushed him step by step into a corner¡­ He just brushed past happiness. ¡°Ah¨C¡± Jin Chenye held his head in his hands, howling in desperation like a beast on the brink. The sound of despair was heartrending. ¡°Knock, knock¨C¡± ¡°Young master! Young master, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°Young master, are you alright¡­¡± The butler¡¯s voice rang outside the door, with the intermittent sounds of other people¡¯s footsteps. ¡°¡­¡±
Jin Chenye knelt on the ground, his eyes bloodshot, showing no reaction for quite a while. ¡°Young master, please open the door¡­¡± The butler¡¯s worried voice grew louder outside the door. After a long period of silence, he ordered someone to fetch the spare key. ¡°Get lost¨C¡± ¡°All of you, get lost!¡± Jin Chenye suddenly stood up from the ground, his gentle eyespletely engulfed in blood-like anger as he roared in fury. Dragging his heavy steps, he slowly headed towards the desk. He reached out and pulled open the bottom drawer, taking out a picture frame. His pale, clean fingers lightly brushed over the girl¡¯s smiling face in the photo, his gaze deep like an abyss. ¡°My little Xuan, my Xuan¡­¡± ¡­ Qin Youxuan was taken to the park at the corner of the street by Dan Hanjie. The park she had stumbled into on the day of Jiang Yu¡¯s death anniversary. ¡°Here.¡± Dan Hanjie set her down on a bench in front of a fountain, stuffing a handful of coins into her hand. His cold face remained expressionless. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nkly stared at the coins in her palm, at least several dozen of them. Holding them carefully in both her hands, she waspletely bewildered. What was he doing giving her so many coins?
Qin Youxuan looked up at him in confusion. ¡°Make a wish.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s indifferent gaze was fixated on the fountain ahead. Under the sunlight, quite a few tourists were also throwing coins into the fountain and making wishes. ¡°This is all a scam, and you believe it too.¡±
Qin Youxuan followed his gaze, and couldn¡¯t help but burst outughing. She held the coins with both hands and ced them on the bench, and picked a few to y with in her palm. She never believed in fate. ¡°I¡¯ll make your wishe true.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her hand, his deep voice sounding exceptionally clear. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was momentarily stunned, slowly looking up at him. After a while, she finally understood what he was saying. Her eyes flickered, and she withdrew her hand from his. Looking at her toes, she said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to do this. Jin Lan being acquitted has nothing to do with you. It was my own arrogance, not allowing you to interfere, that let Jin Chenye exploit thew.¡± He didn¡¯t have to make any promises to make up for it. ¡°You¡¯re not happy.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly pointed out the crux of the matter, his bewitching eyes narrowing slightly. Ever since they left the courthouse, she had spent the whole day in a daze on his office couch. Even though she had been reading the thick penalw book all day, she was still stuck on the first page. Even if he was careless, he could sense something was wrong.
¡°Yeah, I¡¯m not happy. Who wouldn¡¯t be unhappy about this?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes in bewilderment, pursing her lips and looking at him curiously. She was framed as a murderer and was nearly sentenced. The real murderer, however, was acquitted right in front of her in court. No one could be happy about that. Moreover, even if we put everything else aside, her hatred for Jin Lan was enough. Even without the murder, she wouldn¡¯t want Jin Lan to be happy. Chapter 333: 333: What Wish Was Made Chapter 333: What Wish Was Made ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m fine, really, I just need some peace. Just don¡¯t ask me who peace is.¡± Qin Youxuan grinned, her cute little face full of vitality. She¡¯s not that melodramatic, just a little uneasy. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, don¡¯tugh if you don¡¯t want to in front of me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯srge hand clutched her little face, gave it a strong tug, making Qin Youxuan tear up in pain. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her face, ring resentfully at him. He could have just said he didn¡¯t want her to smile, no need to make her cry. ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie reached out his hand, his tall figure standing in the twilight. The sunset¡¯s orange light shone on him, radiating warmth. Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips quirked up, put her little hand into his palm, and allowed herself to be pulled up by him. They strode towards the direction of the fountain. Qin Youxuan, with her small steps, had to work hard to keep up with his long strides. ¡°I dropped all the coins!¡± Qin Youxuan, in a panic, the coins she had held in her hand slipped out and went everywhere, which left her in a fluster.
¡°It¡¯s just a few bucks; anyone would think you¡¯d dropped a diamond.¡± Dan Hanjie said coldly, stopping Qin Youxuan who was about to bend down to pick up the coins. He nced disapprovingly at the coins, which were now out of control and bouncing everywhere. ¡°But it¡¯s what you gave me, it¡¯s different!¡± Panicked, Qin Youxuan shook off his hand, squatted down and swiftly picked up the scattered coins, one by one. Even the coins hidden in the grass were collected. After putting them all into her small bag, she panted and ran back to Dan Hanjie¡¯s side. Dan Hanjie stood tall and silent, his back to the light, his perfect face lit but the expressions were unclear. He watched Qin Youxuan running back towards him, his eyes deepened. The only thing left in his ears were the words she said before running off: It¡¯s different because you gave it to me! Because he gave it, so it¡¯s different. Did that mean, in her heart, he was different from everyone else? How different? ¡°I¡¯ve picked them all up. This time I¡¯ll put them in my bag, and they won¡¯t fall out. Let¡¯s go.¡± Qin Youxuan was oblivious to his changing expression. Holding his big hand tightly, she pulled Dan Hanjie and ran towards the fountain. ¡°You said you¡¯d make my wishe true, so I¡¯m going to make my wish now!¡± Qin Youxuan looked keen, her eyes sparkling. She pressed her hands together, making her wish seriously. After a few seconds, she took out a coin and threw it into the pool. She turned back, saw the ripple disappeared, andughed happily. ¡°What did you wish for?¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward, pulled her into his arms, preventing any tourists around the fountain from bumping into her. Long fingers caressed her face, looking down at her captivating smile, his own lips curled up wickedly. ¡°I can¡¯t tell you now, I¡¯ll tell you in three months. You promised, you have to help me realise it.¡± Qin Youxuan appeared mysterious, her clouded expression cleared instantly.
Looking up at the crystal clear droplets sprinkling in the pool, the pent-up anger due to Jin Lan¡¯s release seemed to have all disappeared in the twilight. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her excited face and frowned. Why exactly three months¡­
¡°I¡¯m hungry. Let¡¯s go back, it¡¯s time for dinner.¡± Qin Youxuan, afraid that Dan Hanjie would quiz her, hurriedly turned and ran off. She ran to the car, stopped, and waited for him, panting. Dan Hanjie walked at an easy and steady pace, confident, unhurried, and catching up to Qin Youxuan without any effort. He caught the look of unease on her face and his eyes probed her. Chapter 334: 334: Don’t Want to Be a Marionette Chapter 334: Don¡¯t Want to Be a Marite ¡°I know I can¡¯t help being born with this beautiful face, but isn¡¯t it a bit much, staring at me so tantly?¡± Qin Youxuan joked yfully, her cheeks reddening, only heaving a sigh of relief when he gave a slight smile.
¡°Dan Hanjie, hurry up, I¡¯m really hungry.¡± Qin Youxuan rubbed her stomach and pouted. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s head home.¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward and pecked the corner of her mouth, his eyes full of love. Seeing Qin Youxuan blush, he took her hand, helped her into the car, and drove off. ¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± As soon as Dan Hanjie and Qin Youxuan returned to Yujing Vi, Yao rushed out to meet them.
A trace of anxiety shed across his emotionless face. ¡°What¡¯s happened?¡± Qin Youxuan, whose hand was being held by Dan Hanjie, fell into stride with him and raised an eyebrow at Yao¡¯s tense figure. ¡°You said you were hungry, go wait in the dining room.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze flickered, and he let go of her hand. ¡°I am hungry, but I¡¯m not so hungry that I don¡¯t have time to listen. You can¡¯t brush me off!¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed the hem of his shirt, determined to hear what he had to say. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you know what¡¯s going on, don¡¯t you? Is it about me¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, we¡¯ll talkter.¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted Qin Youxuan, sending Yao a displeased nce. ¡°¡­¡± Yao lowered his gaze, silent. His surprise was too great, causing him to lose hisposure. And it made Qin Youxuan realize that something was off. ¡°I¡¯m not eating.¡± Qin Youxuan let go of his hand, walked over to the couch in the living room, and sat down. ¡°I won¡¯t eat until everything is clear.¡± ¡­
¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that; yes, I¡¯m being immature. Like a child throwing a tantrum and refusing food. If you can¡¯t stand it, then leave me be. I¡¯ll starve to death.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her face away, puffing her cheeks out in anger. Dan Hanjie was always keeping secrets from her. Without resorting to this, she really didn¡¯t know how to get him to open up. She¡¯s not an idiot, and she knows when she¡¯s being treated well. But who likes being controlled under the pretense of protection? ¡°Qin Youxuan!¡± ¡°No use yelling at me. It¡¯s not illegal for me to starve myself. If you¡¯re so domineering, you might as well get a doctor to give me nutrition shots. So even if I refuse to eat, I won¡¯t starve. You can keep doing whatever you want to do without telling me.¡± As Qin Youxuan spoke, she got more and more agitated, her eyes turning red. She¡¯d wanted to say these things for a long time. But every time she faced Dan Hanjie she would lose her nerve and not dare to say anything. ¡°Am I really that domineering in your eyes?¡± Dan Hanjie walked over to her and tried to take her hand. Qin Youxuan scooted away from him, avoiding his hand. ¡°Of course you don¡¯t think you¡¯re domineering; you probably feel like you¡¯re doing this for my own good. That you¡¯re screening out bad news and shield me from harm, and I should be grateful instead of showing such a bad temper.¡±
¡°¡­¡± Isn¡¯t that how it should be? ¡°Dan Hanjie, we are all individuals first and foremost. That means you have to ept that others may not agree with you. What you think is good may not be perceived as good by others.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If I let you decide everything for me, how am I different from a puppet?¡± Qin Youxuan took a deep breath as she finished her speech, nervously fixing her eyes on him. She was genuinely afraid that Dan Hanjie might strangle her. ¡°¡­¡± Does she see herself as a puppet because of his protective instinct? Chapter 335: 335: Now I’m Asking You Chapter 335: Now I¡¯m Asking You ¡°You are not, not such a disobedient puppet like you.¡± Dan Hanjie spoke calmly.
¡°I¡¯m not now, but what about the future? I can¡¯t always be without my own thoughts.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze deepened, his palm tightened and he looked at her from the corner of his eyes. Qin Youxuan¡¯s stubborn little face was full of determination. Her tiny hands were clenched tightly, asionally nervously gripping the leather cushion of the sofa. She was very nervous. Dan Hanjie closed his eyes, pulled her into his arms, and held her tightly, ¡°You said it yourself, Qin Youxuan, I¡¯m allowing you to have your own thoughts, you better be sure you can bear the consequences.¡±
¡°I can.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°A liar is a puppy!¡± Qin Youxuan hurriedly raised her hand to pledge. Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips slightly twitched, he remained silent, his wicked eyes swept towards Yao. Yao immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed. ¡°Just got the news, Qin Mo has transferred all his stocks to Jin Chenye. Jin Chenye has promptly organized a press conference to officially announce that he will take full control of Qin Group¡­¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Before Yao could finish, Qin Youxuan was so agitated that she bumped into the coffee table in front of the sofa. ¡°Where did you get hurt? Bring the first aid kit!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes sank and he growled. He reached out and lifted Qin Youxuan onto hisp, bending down to check her knee. The fair kneecap turned red and quickly swelled up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m fine, let Yao finish¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan, with a stunned look in her eyes, pushed away Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, moved away from hisp, and stared nkly at Yao. ¡°You just said, my dad transferred all his stocks to Jin Chenye?¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Yao met Qin Youxuan¡¯s shocked eyes, he hesitated to answer. He turned his head to nce at Dan Hanjie. ¡°Don¡¯t look at him, I¡¯m the one asking you now!¡± Qin Youxuan reached out to cover Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, preventing him from giving Yao any hints, stubbornly demanding an answer. Dan Hanjie pulled down her hand, raised an eyebrow at Yao, ¡°Tell her, whatever she wants to know.¡± ¡°¡­Yes.¡± Yao coughed lightly, then ryed all the news he had received. ¡°So, you mean, my dad really gave all of Qin Group to Jin Chenye?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body trembled, she felt cold as if she had fallen into an ice cer. ¡®She suddenly stood up from the sofa, reached out to grab the remote control in front of her, and turned on the TV. ¡°Youxuan.¡±
Dan Hanjie reached out to pull her, but Qin Youxuan dodged even faster. Her petite figure rushed in front of the TV, eyes glued to the screen. The remote control in her hand was hurriedly changing channels¡­ ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± The remote control fell to the ground. Qin Youxuan stood there stiffly, her clear cat-like eyes fixated on the young man on the screen, the light in her eyes slowly dimmed. At Qin Group¡¯s news conference, Jin Chenye, in his noble suit, looked polite as always, answering the reporters¡¯ questions methodically. ¡°¡­Qin Group¡¯s stock has been fluctuating a lottely. Mr. Jin, does this announcement of you taking over the Qin Group indicate a deliberate arrangement by Qin Group? What are the Qin Group¡¯s next steps to get out of this dilemma?¡± ¡°We all know that although Qin Group is a listedpany, the majority of the shares were in the hands of the previous chairman, Mr. Qin Mo. Now all the shares have been transferred to Mr. Jin. Does this mean that Mr. Jin has officially returned to the Qin family? When do you n to change your surname to Qin?¡± Chapter 336: 336: It Shouldn’t Be Like This Chapter 336: It Shouldn¡¯t Be Like This ¡°Miss Qin Youxuan of the Qin family did not attend today¡¯s press conference. Does Mr. Qin know about this move?¡± ¡°The Qin family have recently been in turmoil over inheritance rights, now that the dust has settled, Mr. Jin, how do you n to arrange for your half-sister by the same father?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Sharp questions began to be thrown around as soon as the press conference began. Surrounded by everyone on the high tform, Jin Chenye kept his calm, his handsome figureposed and calm. A faint smile always plied on his face. A slight gesture of his hand, and the scene swiftly quieted down. Clearing his throat, Jin Chenye moved closer to the microphone. His voice was like a cello, low and pleasing. ¡°First, I want to thank all the journalists for taking the time to be here, and on behalf of Qin Group, I want to express my gratitude.¡± ¡°Second, everyone is concerned about the operation of Qin Group, of course, being a listedpany, Qin Group has the responsibility to be ountable to every shareholder, and I can tell you clearly that Qin Group¡¯s operations are in a good state. After I formally take over Qin Group, it will sign a cooperation agreement with MC Group in the shortest time to push for further coboration. I believe that with the support of MC Group, the development of Qin Group will be better.¡±
¡°Lastly, I want to dere that my surname is Jin, which follows my mother¡¯s side, not as everyone spectes, and I have no ns to change it. I believe this will not conflict with my takeover of Qin Group and bring benefits to thepany. As for Youxuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye paused, aplex light shing in his eyes. After a long silence, he slowly raised his head, staring at the camera, pronouncing each word clearly, ¡°No matter who takes over Qin Group, she will always be Miss Qin, forever, and this is exactly what my father wanted me to ry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Jin Chenye¡¯s words fell, the scene was enveloped in extraordinary tranquility. Everyone was digesting the information his words brought, including Qin Youxuan who was watching from in front of the television. The eternal Miss Qin¡­ Was she still? Qin Youxuan stepped back, nearly copsing, her hand grabbing onto a table for support. She thought that Qin Mo¡¯s attempt to drive her out of the house was merely a moment of anger, but she didn¡¯t expect him to favor Jin Chenye to this extent. Jin Chenye, an illegitimate child, having all the shares in his hand, is equivalent to having the inheritance rights. What about her, the legitimate child? Qin Mo¡¯s move was tantamount to pping Qin Youxuan in the face, relegating herte mother to the subject of ridicule. A woman who couldn¡¯t even hold onto her husband and died early on was somehow outdone by the son of her husband¡¯s mistress¡­ ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be like this¡­ It shouldn¡¯t be¡­..¡± Qin Youxuan held her head with both hands, continually stepping back. Spotting a vase out of the corner of her eye, her petite body paused, then suddenly rushed over, grabbed the vase, and violently smashed it into the LCD TV. ¡°Bang ¡ª¡ª¡± The disy cracked upon impact, the colorful screen flickered, turning into patches of rainbow color, then the next moment, it went ck. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s gone, I must be dreaming¡­¡±
¡°Right, I am dreaming¡­¡± Qin Youxuan let out a few deliriousughs then stumbled upstairs. She needed to sleep. When she woke up, everything would be fine. ¡°Qin Youxuan, stop!¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward, grabbed her wrist, pulling her back to his side.
His voice lowered, ¡°You asked to know the truth. Now you cannot even bear this slight setback. What will you take to fight against Jin Chenye?¡± Chapter 337: 337: Dan Hanjie, I Have No Home Now Chapter 337: Dan Hanjie, I Have No Home Now ¡°I don¡¯t want to listen, let go of me, I¡¯m so tired, I want to sleep¡­¡± Qin Youxuan sped her hands over her ears, her head throbbing painfully, shaking it with all her strength. ¡°Listen, you haven¡¯t lost yet¡­¡± ¡°I lost!¡± Qin Youxuan abruptly shook his hand off, staggering backward, shouting vehemently. Her eyes were red, full of unshed tears, unwilling to let them fall. ¡°I always thought he was just partial, now I know, he has no heart for me at all, Dan Hanjie, I never cared about the Qin Group¡¯s assets, I just wanted him to look at me¡­ even if it was just once¡­ ¡± ¡°But it never happened¡­ never¡­¡± Tears silently rolled down her cheeks. Qin Youxuan wiped them away with her hand and looked up at the ceiling. She gritted her teeth tightly.
She hates Jin Lan, if not for Jin Lan, her mother would not have died. But no one knows how jealous she is of Jin Chenye, because what he took from her was the fatherly love she never had. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze was deep, showing a trace of depression. He stared at her tear-streaked face, suddenly grabbed her wrist, and pulled Qin Youxuan out. ¡°¡­Dan Hanjie, where are you taking me? It hurts, let go!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about giving up, I¡¯ll take you back to the Qin Family, and let you ask in person.¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t stop, in a blink of an eye he had pulled Qin Youxuan to the entrance, heading for the sports car parked at the door. ¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was shocked for a moment, the next second, she stopped, shook her head hard. ¡°I won¡¯t go back, I don¡¯t want to go back!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I was thrown out of the house, it¡¯s not my home.¡± Her pride wouldn¡¯t allow her to beg in front of her enemies. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t have a home anymore, I don¡¯t¡­¡± Qin Youxuan retreated weakly, only to be pulled tightly against Dan Hanjie¡¯s chest. His handsome face showed a hint of heartache, his chin rested on her shoulder, his voice was firm and powerful, ¡°You won¡¯t be homeless, wherever I am, is your home.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stiffens. Dan Hanjie tightened his arm around her, looking down at her, a gentle kissnded on the corner of her eyes, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t forget the way home.¡±
¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s throat tightened, unable toe up with words when looking into his deep ck eyes, tears beating her to it, wetting his shirt. mping her lips tightly, the petite figure buried herself in his arms, clutching his shirt cor like a child afraid of being abandoned. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze darkened, he scooped her up sideways and strode back to the room.
After changing into simple clothes, and waiting for Qin Youxuan to somewhat calm down, he took her into the dining room. ¡°Aren¡¯t you hungry, go ahead and eat.¡± A bowl of hot noodles was pushed in front of Qin Youxuan. She liked noodles, a new discovery for Dan Hanjie. All kinds of noodles, could win her favor. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were still red, looking at the dishes on the table, then back at the in noodles in front of her, her gaze constantly switching between the two. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Dan Hanjie noticed her hesitance with the chopsticks, thinking she was still contemting the Qin family¡¯s affairs, and furrowed his brow. ¡°I want to eat meat¡­¡± Qin Youxuan meekly raised her head, pointing at the te of braised pork ribs in front of her, then resentfully ncing at the vegetarian noodles by her side. She was already heartbroken, yet he still made her eat vegetables.
Chapter 338: 338: I Still Want to Drink Chapter 338: I Still Want to Drink ¡°¡­You don¡¯t like eating noodles?¡± Dan Hanjie asked when he saw her frown, raising an eyebrow in confusion.
He thought she was in a bad mood and might want something lighter, so he asked the kitchen to prepare a bowl of in noodles. ¡°I like it!¡± Qin Youxuan hastily responded, ¡°But even if I like it, I can¡¯t eat it every day, every meal¡­¡± And it¡¯s these kind of in noodles without any meat! After Qin Youxuan finished speaking, her eyes were fixed on the te of braised pork ribs in front of her, gulping. The essence of China¡¯s culinary delights is absolutely not vegetarian! ¡°¡­¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s face stiffened, a sh of regret crossed his face. ¡°Actually, the noodles are not too bad.¡± Thinking he was unhappy, Qin Youxuan quickly reached out for the bowl of noodles and started slurping them up. After only a few bites, the bowl of noodles was taken away. She paused. The noodles she just put into her mouth hadn¡¯t all been eaten when a couple of strands stuck to her chin, looking like a pair of whiskers. The scene was as ridiculous as you can imagine¡­ ¡°Pfft¨C¡± The surrounding servants couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. Facing Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy gaze, they quickly covered their mouths, turning their backs quietly. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to eat, don¡¯t. Eat your meal,¡± he said, pushing his rice bowl towards her. Seeing the strands of theical noodles on Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was utterly embarrassed.
After a while, she picked up a napkin to wipe her mouth and grabbed her chopsticks to start eating. Just as she was picking at a few bites of white rice and about to get some vegetables, she caught a glimpse of a newspaper, just ced on the rack by a servant. The headline featured a picture of Jin Chenye¡¯s press conference¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightened around her chopsticks,pletely losing her appetite. That was quick. The conference just ended, and the newspaper was hastily printed. Without waiting for tomorrow, everyone would know that she lost to an illegitimate child, left with nothing. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I want to drink some wine.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed as he watched her closely. After a long time, he couldn¡¯t read anything from her face and gestured to the butler to prepare the wine. He chose Bordeaux wine with the lowest alcohol content.
¡°I¡¯m not a kid, drinking this grape juice-like wine.¡± Qin Youxuan frowned, unhappy with the wine ss the butler ced before her. ¡°Bordeaux Winery¡¯s wine is low in alcohol content, but it packs a punch. It¡¯s good for someone like you, who can¡¯t hold your liquor but wants to drown your sorrows,¡± Dan Hanjie pointed out her intentions with brutal honesty. His captivating eyes gleamed dangerously. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand holding the wine ss stiffened. He was truly intimidating, his eyes seemed to see through everyone¡¯s thoughts. In front of him, she had nowhere to hide¡­ Qin Youxuan clenched the wine ss and drained it in one gulp. She mmed her cup back on the table, ¡°I want more.¡± He had already seen through her, so might as well drink to her heart¡¯s content! ¡°Well¡­¡± The butler standing next to them instinctively nced at Dan Hanjie. Seeing that he had no reaction, the butler quickly poured so wine for Qin Youxuan.
¡°Your pouring is too slow, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed the wine bottle and downed two cups in session. By the third cup, her face was already reddened, and it looked delicate and tender. ¡°All this pouring is really annoying¡­¡± Qin Youxuan grumbled under her breath. She blinked her slightly drunk eyes, held the bottle directly to her mouth, and started chugging. She finished off the bottle of wine in one breath, let out a delicate burp, squinted at Dan Hanjie, licked her lips, ¡°I want more¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened and an intense heat- desire, surged up, overwhelming him. Chapter 339: 339: You’re Simply Not Worthy Chapter 339: You¡¯re Simply Not Worthy He suddenly stood up from his chair, circled around, hoisted the slightly tipsy Qin Youxuan onto his shoulder, and headed upstairs.
¡°I feel sick¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt dizzy from being carried, almost throwing up. She managed to stand up with a spinning head, and upon raising her head, saw Dan Hanjie striding toward the bedside. ¡°Dan Hanjie, why do you look like two people now?¡± Qin Youxuan tilted her head to look at him, holding up two fingers. She quickly held up three fingers, then four¡­ ¡°No, no, it seems like you¡¯re multiplying¡­¡± Qin Youxuan managed to count on all ten fingers, but it still wasn¡¯t enough. She couldn¡¯t keep up, her face turning red with frustration.
She didn¡¯t even notice the mysterious gleam that flickered in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. ¡°Don¡¯te near me, I can¡¯t breathe!¡± Subconsciously, Qin Youxuan shrank back. Her head felt heavy, but the alcohol had begun to wear off considerably. She turned to run, but was yanked back by Dan Hanjie. ¡°What did you just say you wanted?¡± Dan Hanjie seized her words from earlier, asking them again. The seductive gaze from his eyes sparkled dangerously. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s senses were numbed by him, her eyes clouded and innocent, she was disoriented without speaking a word. She had no idea how she had ended up in the wolf¡¯s den. ¡­ In her daze, she failed to notice that the door was only slightly ajar and not fully closed. Outside the door, Bai Wei was standing frozen against the wall, her slender body immobilized.
Hearing the sounds emanating from the room, she disbelievingly widened her eyes, a hateful light glowing in her delicate eyebrows and eyes, the grip on the newspaper in her hand tightened until it was about to puncture the paper. ¡°Impossible¡­it must be my imagination, it must be¡­¡± Bai Wei was gasping for air, her hand clutching at her chest, feeling so miserable she wanted to die. She couldn¡¯t believe what she was hearing. She had thought of countless ways to be with Dan Hanjie, who had always ignored her. No other woman had ever been by his side though, so she could wait. Compared to others, at least Dan Hanjie liked her perfume. But now¡­ He had touched another woman. Listening to the sounds from the room, her heart felt like it was being clutched by a demonic w, causing her to gasp for air¡­ Oh, how she wished the woman by his side was her! ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡±
Bai Wei turned and ran, she wanted to escape this reality, but she stumbled and fell hard to the ground. Tears streamed down her face. ¡°Why treat me like this¡­why¡­¡± ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± She clenched her fists and banged them violently on the floor. Her nce fell on the newspaper on the ground, she paused, looking at the headline, a malicious light appeared in her eyes. Her grip tightened on the newspaper, she turned around swiftly, racing back to her room. Upon entering her room, Bai Wei quickly locked the door and turned on theputer. In the shortest amount of time, she had created an anonymous ount, uploading the photos from her phone to various forums and social media¡­ ¡°Qin Youxuan, I will let everyone know, you¡¯re not worthy, you¡¯re not fit for the noble Hanjie, not at all!!!¡± Looking at the rapidly increasing numbers on the screen, a chill set into Bai Wei¡¯s grin. The twisted, frigidugh contorted her face. Looking at the photos that caused a storm of discussion online within minutes and the subsequent shares by countlessizens, Bai Wei was satisfied. She took her phone, inserted a pre-acquired burner SIM, and dialed a number.
¡°Is this the newspaper? I have a tip¡­¡± Chapter 340: The Calm Before the Storm Chapter 340: The Calm Before the Storm It¡¯s a bright and sunny morning. Speckles of sunlight trickle through the window and dance on the curtain. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, out of habit, stretches her body and grimaces in pain immediately. She nces at the person next to her who¡¯s responsible for her difort. ¡°Awake?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hoarse voice echoes with ayer of satisfaction. Hisrge hand caresses Qin Youxuan¡¯s furrowed face. He smirks mischievously, ¡°Looking at me like this, haven¡¯t I not fed you well, hmm?¡± Thest word is powerfully suggestive. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan turns away, pretending not to have seen anything. About to get up, she falls back to bed due to dizziness. She holds her temples, her head throbbing as if it is about to explode. ¡°I have a headache¡­¡± ¡°When you were drinking from the bottle yesterday, you should have considered the consequences.¡± Dan Hanjie sits up,zily crossing his arms, not offering any help. He observes her as she rolls around in bed, holding her head. Her head bumps into the bedside table, prompting her to gasp in pain. Qin Youxuan res at him resentfully. ¡°I¡¯ve asked the housekeeper to prepare a soup for your hangover, but it seems you don¡¯t want to drink it.¡± Dan Hanjie gets out of bed and looks at her. ¡°I¡¯ll drink it!¡± Qin Youxuan quickly climbs out of bed, shing him a smile, and leans against him, ¡°I knew you were the best to me.¡± Smiling, trying hard to please, as ingratiating as she could be. Just as long as she doesn¡¯t provoke the Big Devil. ¡°Well done.¡± Dan Hanjie pulls her into his arms, his gaze lingers on her sweet demeanor. Looking at her sleepy face, he pinches her cheek. ¡°Ouch!¡± Qin Youxuan dodges his hand, and before Dan Hanjie could get angry, she quickly turns and enters the bathroom. She closes the door. ¡°I¡¯ll brush my teeth and wash my face first, if you¡¯re hungry, don¡¯t wait for me.¡± Qin Youxuan stands in front of the washbasin. After brushing her teeth, she scoops some water onto her face and sighs softly. She raises her head to look at herself in the mirror. Her cheek still bears the red mark from his pinch, refusing to fade. Flushed and rosy on her fairplexion. Her ttering smile reveals pearly white teeth. In the blink of an eye, she looks like a lovestruck woman¡­ She has truly fallen deep into this. Even she doesn¡¯t know when it all began. Fighting off the urge to overthink, Qin Youxuan dries her face and steps out. Upon entering the room, she sees Dan Hanjie still standing by the sofa. She pauses for a moment. His towering figure radiates coldness and solitude. He stands alone, as if the whole world is his backdrop, but none could approach him. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart clenches. ¡°Are you waiting for me?¡± Qin Youxuan approaches and tries to grab his arm. ¡°Mmm.¡± Dan Hanjie hears the footsteps behind him. His aura of harshness disappears in a heartbeat. By the time Qin Youxuan is near, he turns around. His charming face shows no emotion, yet his gazends on a little box on the table. ¡°¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan could ask, she freezes in ce. Her grip on his sleeve tightens. Her lips anxious. It¡¯s contraceptive pills¡­ ¡°If you want to take it, take it in front of me. Without my permission, such a thing will never appear in the Yujing Vi again.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s indifferent gaze is eerily calm. Only Qin Youxuan knows he is angry. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stands there, at a loss for what to do. She nces at the pill on the table, then at the steaming cup of hot water beside it. She hesitates for a moment before reaching out to pick up the box of pills. Suddenly, she feels a chill run down her spine and instinctively nces at Dan Hanjie. Chapter 341: Let Me Hold You for a While Chapter 341: Let Me Hold You for a While His face remained expressionless, but the aura surrounding him dropped instantly, reeking a chilling presence. Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip tightened around the medicine box. ¡°Do you like children?¡± Qin Youxuan ced the medicine back into the box, suddenly spoke out. There was confusion in her eyes, and an indescribable anticipation. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie noticed her movements, his once taut face softened, but his eyes deepened. Children¡­. He did not like them. Qin Youxuan could see it. She could even see a faint, unspeakable disgust in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes¡­ She stiffened and bit her lip. ¡°If you do not like children, why¡­¡± Why doesn¡¯t he let her use birth control? Qin Youxuan picked up the medicine box again, but her eyes were fixed on Dan Hanjie. She disliked the unfathomable look on his face that no one could approach, and she could only probe his boundaries from the outskirts of his world, time and again. ¡°I will cherish the one you bear.¡± After a long pause, just when Qin Youxuan thought she would not get an answer, Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke. Each word was uttered with extra emphasis. The few simple words seemed to drain all his energy. He turned around, his dark eyes fixed on her. ¡°¡­¡± He didn¡¯t like children, but if she gave birth, he would cherish them. Was this what he meant? The hand holding the box weighed heavier, and the paper box was crushed instantly. An odd sensation welled up in her heart. ¡°I have heard that taking contraceptives often could harm one¡¯s health. You should take less.¡± She tossed the medicine box into the trash can, picked up the water cup from the table, and took a sip. As she caught Dan Hanjie¡¯s surprised nce, she offered him the cup, ¡°Do you want some water?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie did not move, but his enchanting eyes were zing hot, gazing at her. ¡°Let it be if you dont want to.¡± She turned around, about to ce the cup onto the table, when a pair of powerful arms encircled her waist and pulled her into his embrace. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± The water cup slipped from her hand and dropped onto the floor; the water spread across the floor¡­ Sensing that the man behind her was a little off, Qin Youxuan instinctively wanted to turn around. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t speak. Let me hold you for a moment.¡± His chin rested on her shoulder, his voice was enchanting but a bit gloomy, ¡°Qin Youxuan, once you get in, you can¡¯t get out. I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll regret it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze, not knowing how to react. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± What did he mean by suddenly saying something so inexplicable, something that seemed like and unlike an exnation? What did he mean by regrets? ¡°Nothing¡¯s wrong. It¡¯s gettingte, let¡¯s have breakfast.¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly loosened his hold, hisrge hand slid to her side and inteced with her little hand. He pulled Qin Youxuan along and strode out of the room. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Outside the door, Yao stood guard respectfully. His face bore no expression, but his entire body was taut with tension, suggesting a silent anxiety. ¡°If you have something to say, go ahead. I¡¯ll go downstairs first.¡± She hadn¡¯t digested Dan Hanjie¡¯s words from earlier, so Qin Youxuan let go of his hand and began to leave. ¡°No need.¡± Dan Hanjie caught her wrist, pulled Qin Youxuan back to his side, raised an eyebrow at Yao and said, ¡°Speak.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, looked up at him, confirmed he wasn¡¯t joking, then turned to look at Yao. ¡°Mr. Jie, this incident is aimed at Miss Qin¡­¡± Worry flickered across Yao¡¯s expressionless face. He met Dan Hanjie¡¯s displeased gaze and hastily bowed his head. Chapter 342: 342: A Massive Change in Identity Chapter 342: A Massive Change in Identity ¡°Pictures have surfaced online alleging Miss Qin is not Qin Mo¡¯s biological daughter. Even major newspapers have received tip-off calls¡­ The news is too sudden, and it¡¯s gone viral already.¡±
Jin Chenye had just announced taking over Qin Group, drawing widespread attention to the Qin Family. Now, the ousted Miss Qin is revealed to not be Qin Mo¡¯s biological daughter. The media is bound to go into a frenzy. ¡°What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan jerked back, her eyes wide. ¡°Nonsense, it¡¯s all nonsense. How could I not be my father¡¯s biological daughter!¡± ¡°Miss Qin, ording to records, your mother was almost two months pregnant before marrying Qin Mo. She then gave birth prematurely and you seamlessly became Miss Qin,¡± Yao responded respectfully. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s agitated reaction, Dan Hanjie looked on tensely. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face was taut, his lips pressed tightly together; after his initial surprise, his expression remained impassive. The hand holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s tightened, his eyes filled with concern.
¡°My dad and mom knew each other even before they were married. It¡¯s possible they were together before marriage, which resulted in me!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s face went pale as she fiercely defended her point. ¡°Miss Qin, when your mother was pregnant, Jin Chenye had just been born. At that time, Qin Mo stayed by Jin Lan¡¯s side to take care of the mother and son, so I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Yao paused, not having the heart to continue. ¡°That can¡¯t be¡­ It¡¯s not like that¡­¡± Qin Youxuan turned around, gripping onto Dan Hanjie¡¯s clothes like a lifeline. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t listen to their nonsense. While my father may not be affectionate to me, he has never abused me. If I wasn¡¯t his biological daughter, how could he willingly transfer 10% of the Qin Group¡¯s shares to me? I don¡¯t believe it!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie looked tense, and tightly pulled her into his arms. ¡°I¡¯ll investigate this. Try to calm down first.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t calm down!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly looked up, releasing her grip. Her eyes were full of shock and disbelief. She¡¯d always thought that Jin Lan was responsible for her mother¡¯s death, for taking her father away from her, and for ruining her home.
She hated everyone who had wronged her. But if she didn¡¯t have any connection to the Qin family, then it meant she had been upying Jin Chenye¡¯s position, even self-righteously punishing Jin Lan¡­ What right did she have? From being a legitimate child to an illegitimate one, what was she¡­? Qin Youxuan¡¯s legs gave way, she could hardly stand. ¡°Youxuan!¡± Dan Hanjie reached out to grab her, but Qin Youxuan avoided him, turning and rushing back to the room, straight to herputer. She switched on theputer. There was no need to search intentionally. Today¡¯s news was dominated by the shocking headlines that Miss Qin was not a legitimate daughter. [Identity swap, mystery surrounds Miss Qin¡¯s biological father] [From legitimate child to illegitimate, heiress bes lowly mistress] ¡­
All sorts of ring headlines. Everyone was saying it was a sign when Jin Chenye, an illegitimate child, took over the Qin Group. That Qin Mo had known all along about the affair and so wisely handed over Qin Group to his own son. Others even dredged up the list of all men Jiang Yu had been in contact with before her death, specting who was the man behind the scenes, Qin Youxuan¡¯s biological father. The vulgar theories portrayed Jiang Yu as a high society escort. And Qin Youxuan, the product of Jiang Yu¡¯s sex trade. Chapter 343: 343: The Heaven and Earth Have Changed Color Chapter 343: The Heaven and Earth Have Changed Color Many people criticized fiercely, Jiang Yu has countless men, pregnant before marriage, she probably doesn¡¯t even know who the father of the child is.
In order to hide her stomach, she married Qin Mo, who was not even close to her in status and identity at that time. The reason behind such a disgraceful marriage was her unbridled private life. These harsh words, like daggers, pierced into Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart. ¡°Nonsense, all nonsense! My mom didn¡¯t, she¡¯s not that kind of person¡­ she¡¯s not¡­¡± Qin Youxuan sat down on the floor, looking powerlessly at thements, which were still being refreshed on theputer screen. She felt like she had fallen into an ice cer, her whole body was cold. Overnight, it seemed as if the world had changed its color.
¡°Qin Youxuan!¡± Dan Hanjie, with his tall figure, came over and lifted her up from the ground. He held her tightly in his arms, ¡°It¡¯s okay, leave it to me, I¡¯ll take care of everything¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, my mom is not that kind of person, she¡¯s not! Please believe me¡­¡± Qin Youxuan clutched Dan Hanjie¡¯s clothes with both hands, emphasizing over and over again. ¡°I believe you.¡± Dan Hanjie set her on the couch, looking at her panicked face, felt a dull pain in his heart. ¡°This has nothing to do with you, even if she is your mother, understand!¡± Dan Hanjie tried to calm her down by grabbing her shoulders with both hands. ¡°No, it¡¯s not the same¡­ My mom is not that kind of person, she really isn¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, listen to me, my mom is a very gentle and virtuous woman. She never argues with people or speaks loudly to the servants. As a child, my dad was only busy with work and that mother and son, only my mom was with me. I felt lonely for her, but she neverined over the years. My mom couldn¡¯t have done what they said¡­ she couldn¡¯t have¡­¡± Qin Youxuan held her head in her hands, curled up into a ball, hugging herself tightly. No, everything they said was wrong. Her mom is not that kind of woman¡­ Definitely not!
¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her abnormal reaction, his heart clenched tightly, and nced at theputer screen out of the corner of his eye. When his eyes fell on the photos appearing on the forum, his eyes narrowed and his body stiffened. The next second, Dan Hanjie let go of Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand and walked swiftly towards theputer. He grabbed the mouse and scrolled down. His nce swept over the so-called ¡°evidence¡± of Jiang Yu¡¯s premarital sex and pregnancy. As he clenching the mouse, veins bulged on his hand. A dangerous glint shed across his dark pupils. ¡°Mr Jie, the newspaper agency has already ceased publication, and the newspapers distributed are being quickly recycled. The situation has been controlled, and we are also starting to block the posts on various forums. Our people are doing their best to trace the ID of the uploader of the photos. There should be results soon. However, the photos had been uploaded sincest night, and the predicted downloads are not low on all major websites. I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Yao frowned slightly, hesitating for a moment. ¡°Last night¡­¡± Dan Hanjie slowly stood up, a hint of mncholy shing in his eyes, ¡°Don¡¯t cast the too wide for now, have them start investigating from Yujing Vi.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao was taken aback and lifted up his head in astonishment. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a figure darting out of the door from the couch.
In the next second, the tall figure of Dan Hanjie disappeared from sight like a cheetah. ¡°Qin Youxuan, stop, where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going home, I¡¯m going to find my dad!¡± Qin Youxuan shouted, her eyes bloodshot, emitting a hint of madness. She must find out what was going on. Why had she be a child of unknown paternity overnight? Chapter 344: 344 Because I Love Her Chapter 344: Because I Love Her Ever since she was a child, her father didn¡¯t like her. Did he know from the start that she wasn¡¯t his biological daughter¡­?
¡°I want to go home, Dan Hanjie, let me go home.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were swollen with unshed tears, red-rimmed but not yet falling. She pushed against Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall and sturdy body, trying to break free from his grasp. ¡°Right now, reporters are swarming outside the Qin family residence. If you really want to go back, I¡¯ll apany you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered slightly, his lips curling faintly into a smile. His voice was clear and resonating. ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ The Qin family mansion.
¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Just as Jin Chenye approached the study door, a porcin teacup was hurled with force, smacking against the doorframe with shards scattering in all directions. Tea, mixed with tea leaves, sttered onto his trousers, creating a mess. ¡°Dad.¡± ¡°You dare to call me dad?! What did you promise me, and what is this now?!¡± Qin Mo grabbed the newspaper from the table and fiercely tossed it at Jin Chenye¡¯s face. Jin Chenye didn¡¯t dodge nor hide, he stood erect, letting the thick newspapernd on his face. Sharp edges of the paper cut his handsome face but he didn¡¯t even furrow his brows. ¡°I didn¡¯t do this.¡± Jin Chenye stood with hands folded, his gaze calm. On his gentle face, there was a hint of endurance. He too had just received the news and hadn¡¯t found the time to investigate. ¡°That¡¯s a good excuse! I just told you to smoothly take over thepany, protect your sister from worries for her life, and then this newses out. If not you, then who?¡± ¡°Dad¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you dare call me dad, I don¡¯t have a ruthless and ungrateful son like you!¡± Qin Mo clutched his chest, gasping for air.
¡°I knew that if I let you take over the Qin Group, the outside world would spread rumors and say that I¡¯m biased towards my son and disregarding my daughter. But this is my debt to you and your mother, which I must repay¡­¡± ¡°Yet, even if Xuan isn¡¯t your biological sister, you shouldn¡¯t have leaked the information to the media, using her background to pave the way for yourself!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t.¡± Jin Chenye clenched his fists and frowned. ¡°If not, then what is this published in the newspaper?!¡± Qin Mo was infuriated, his face turning an unhealthy ashen color as the hand on his chest gripped tight onto his clothing. ¡°Dad, believe me, I didn¡¯t do this. I¡¯ve already asked someone to handle it as soon as possible, and to update you as soon as they find any information. But please believe me, I would never hurt Xuan. I absolutely wouldn¡¯t.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes shed a certain determination as he solemnly promised. ¡°Your mother has never gotten over what happened years ago and has always held a grudge against Xuan. Xuan is the only obstacle in your takeover of the Qin Group. How do you expect me to believe you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Because I love her. Jin Chenye narrowed his eyes but said nothing. Everyone misunderstood. Even if he were to hurt anyone, he would never truly hurt Qin Youxuan. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± The door to the study was pushed open from the outside with force.
Qin Youxuan, dressed in a white long dress, her long hair loosely flowing and slightly messy from the wind. Her petite face, nowpletely pale. She lifted her head incredulously, looking at the two people in the study. Her body slightly trembling, biting her lip. ¡°Dad, am I¡­ really not your daughter¡­¡± ¡°Xuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye turned around and looked at Qin Youxuan, whose eyes were reddened. His tone unconsciously softened. He reached out to grab her hand, but Qin Youxuan dodged it. She walked forward until she was directly in front of Qin Mo. ¡°Dad, tell me, is what the newspapers are saying true?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°They are saying that my mother yed around with countless men and that she didn¡¯t even know who my biological father is. You tell me, my mother isn¡¯t that kind of person¡­¡± Chapter 345: 345 We Are Already Married Chapter 345: We Are Already Married ¡°It¡¯s all nonsense! Yu¡¯er is calm and understanding. I have never seen a woman who respects manners and rules more than her. Those reports are all unfounded spections. You should not believe a single word!¡±
Qin Mo shouted passionately. ¡°It¡¯s me. I failed to fulfill my promise to her. I caused her to be dishonoured even in her death. I owe her an apology¡­¡± Qin Mo¡¯s voice choked. His old eyes filled with regret. He slowly bowed his head towards Qin Youxuan. ¡°So, what the newspaper said is true. I am really not your biological daughter¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body went limp. Jin Chenye stepped forward, just about to reach out to support her when a tall figure swiftly stepped in. He swept her into his arms before Jin Chenye could touch Qin Youxuan. ¡°You are not siblings anymore. Stop feigning concern!¡± Dan Hanjie raised his cold eyes, nting a nce at Jin Chenye, whose arm had been frozen mid-air. His wicked eyes were narrowed, radiating a chilling air.
¡°We are no longer siblings. You should understand better how genuine my concerns are.¡± Jin Chenye reluctantly withdrew his hand, emphasizing each word, but he was not looking at Dan Hanjie. He was looking at Qin Youxuan. The revtion of Qin Youxuan¡¯s true parentage in such a way was beyond his expectations. However, the oue couldn¡¯t have been better for him. They were no longer siblings. They had never been when they first met, fell in love, and even now¡­There¡¯s nothing that could stop them from being together anymore! Jin Chenye¡¯s warm eyes shimmered with determination, his face resolute. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, reflecting a bloodthirsty gleam. He slowly averted his gaze. Good, just as he expected. As soon as thebel of ¡°siblings¡± was lifted, Jin Chenye would be his greatest threat. After all, he and Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t share an unforgettable past. Those naive yet sweet memories of first love were things she would never forget¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s grip on Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightened. Qin Youxuan was still trying to process the recent revtions. She was in shock, her eyebrows furrowing subconsciously due to the pain from his squeeze.
Seeing her wince, Dan Hanjie lost control for a moment then quickly released her hand. Upon meeting Jin Chenye¡¯s provocative gaze, Dan Hanjie coldly smirked, ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s toote for you. I forgot to mention, we¡¯re already married.¡± ¡°¡­What did you say?¡± Jin Chenye stiffened, looking up in disbelief, his warm eyes filled with shock. He clenched his hands into fists, forcing himself to remain calm. ¡°Do you think I would believe you?¡± The Dan Group stands out in Fico City, and Dan Hanjie is the current CEO. His marriage would not go unnoticed by the media. Moreover, he had secretly investigated that the power struggle within the Dan Family was fierce. The struggle between different factions determined the next leader of the Dan Family, if Dan Hanjie wanted to ascend to the throne, his marriage could not be decided by himself alone. This was why Jin Chenye adamantly refused Qin Youxuan¡¯s rtionship with Dan Hanjie in the first ce. Now, however, Dan Hanjie was telling him that they were married. Jin Chenye refused to believe it.
¡°Whether you believe it or not, it has never mattered.¡± Dan Hanjie held the stunned Qin Youxuan, his fingers gently stroking her face with a painful look in his eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to get involved in the matters of the older generation, but since she has nothing to do with the Qin Family from now on, I will look after her. Any man who covets my wife, I won¡¯t let him off!¡± ¡°Whether Xuan has anything to do with the Qin Family or not, it¡¯s not up to you.¡± Jin Chenye narrowed his eyes, stepped forward, and blocked Dan Hanjie, preventing him from taking Qin Youxuan away. Chapter 346: 346: The Revealed Secret Chapter 346: The Revealed Secret ¡°Move aside!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was low, and his bewitching face was cold. ¡°You dream on!¡± Jin Chenye stood his ground, his face full of resolution. He had already missed one chance; he could not let himself miss a second. ¡°Youxuan, this is your home. Even if you and your father don¡¯t share a blood ties, he has raised you for many years. The love between a father and a daughter, are you going to abandon all of it?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle eyes gazed at Qin Youxuan who had been silent all this while and softly persuaded. Ever since confirming that she was not Qin Mo¡¯s biological daughter, Qin Youxuan had been in a daze, seemingly insensitive to the outside world. Dumbstruck, she stared forward with wide eyes, entirely lost in her thoughts. If it were not for Dan Hanjie supporting her, she would have lost bnce. Jin Chenye wished to pull her into his embrace, but he¡¯s afraid he would frighten her. He could only stand still, not daring to make any dramatic moves. ¡°What a touching remark about a father¡¯s love,¡±
Dan Hanjie let out a coldugh. ¡°If you truly cared about a father¡¯s love, you wouldn¡¯t have been focused only on weing back your biological son, leaving your daughter neglected. Now, talking about a father¡¯s love, isn¡¯t it a bit toote?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye furrowed his eyebrows, ncing at Qin Mo, who hadn¡¯t spoken since Dan Hanjie appeared. Qin Mo remained silent, his elderly eyes reflecting guilt as he stared at Qin Youxuan snuggled in Dan Hanjie¡¯s embrace. After a long while, he finally spoke in a low tone. ¡°I am not a qualified father. Back then, to be with Ye¡¯er¡¯s mother, I made an agreement with Yu¡¯er to only have a marriage in name so that Youxuan could be born smoothly and grow up happily as Miss Qin. But then Yu¡¯er¡­ ¡± Qin Mo paused, choking back a sob. A living person, gone just like that. It was painful for him, too. For many years, he had always treated Jiang Yu as his own sister. ¡°We were not truly husband and wife yet we lived together all these years. Yu¡¯er always knew about my extramarital affair and even covered up for me. Thanks to that, we were able to live peacefully all these years. Yu¡¯er was thoughtful and gentle. Although we didn¡¯t have a private rtionship, we were already like family. I promised her that I would never tell Youxuan about her origin in this lifetime, allowing her to live as Miss Qin, safe and sound, unless that manes back.¡± Qin Mo propped his arms on the table, then fiercely mmed his fists on the table. The turbulent emotions were too much for him to bear, and he turned purple. ¡°I was useless. After Yu¡¯er left, Youxuan med everything on Ye¡¯er¡¯s mother. In a fit of anger, she went abroad, and for all these years, we¡¯ve hardly spoken a hundred sentences between us.¡± Even if he wanted to love and care for his daughter, he was powerless to do so. Moreover, while his non-biological daughter could live openly and honorably as Miss Qin, his biological son bore the stigma of being an illegitimate child, scorned by society¡­ Jin Lan also lived with him for more than half of her life without any legal recognition. He owed more than just one person. ¡°¡­¡± The study fell into silence. Jin Chenye¡¯s face turned gray, as if he had just learned the truth for the first time.
His hands were clenched into tight fists. ¡°Father¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s numb eyes gradually showed a reaction, and she looked towards Qin Mo. She pushed Dan Hanjie slightly, wanting to break free from his embrace.
Dan Hanjie let her go without stopping her. He stepped aside, allowing her to stand in front of Qin Mo. Chapter 347: 347: Don’t Believe a Single Word Chapter 347: Don¡¯t Believe a Single Word She fell to her knees in front of Qin Mo with a thud, her eyebrows furrowed in distress, but she made no attempt to stop her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan kowtowed heavily. Tears silently dripped onto the floor. Her mother married into the Qin family while pregnant with another man¡¯s child, she, an illegitimate daughter, took the ce of the Qin family¡¯s eldest son, free from the pointing and whispering of others. Qin Mo had been more than fair to her. She was ignorant, not appreciating her good fortune. She always thought that Jin Lan and her son had taken her home from her, but she never knew that she had stolen the position that should have belonged to Jin Chenye, and kept using him of being the illegitimate child that broke up someone else¡¯s family. The impact was too much for Qin Youxuan to bear, and her mind went nk. ¡°It¡¯s your father who should apologize to you¡­¡± Old tears filled Qin Mo¡¯s eyes. He moved around the table, went forward, reaching out to help Qin Youxuan up.
He held her tightly in his arms. ¡°Your mother is a good woman, she just got involved with the wrong person, causing hardship to both her and you. Don¡¯t believe a word of those reports in the newspapers!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed, and after a few seconds of hesitation, she finally faintly asked in a hoarse voice, ¡°Who is that man?¡± ¡°My biological father.¡± She had seen the photos circted online. The photos only contained hospital records proving that her mother was pregnant before her marriage, and Qin Mo¡¯s DNA test report showing that she was not Qin Mo¡¯s daughter. However, there was not a single word about her biological father, which led to the extreme views on the inte, with everyone pointing the finger at the pregnant and unmarried Jiang Yu. ¡°This¡­¡± Qin Mo frowned and did not immediately respond, but looked at Dan Hanjie standing behind Qin Youxuan, seemingly at a loss for words. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face was cold, devoid of any emotion. It seemed as if none of the people there mattered to him. Unlike Jin Chenye¡¯s tense expression, Dan Hanjie appeared indifferent, seemingly unconcerned about what Qin Mo might say. Or maybe, he firmly believed that even Qin Mo didn¡¯t know who her biological father was. Qin Youxuan thought Qin Mo was avoiding the subject because Dan Hanjie was an outsider. She bit her lip, turned around and said, ¡°Can you go first?¡± ¡°Are you kicking me out?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, his eyes gloomy. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, unable to respond to his deep, dark eyes. She just wanted an answer, but clearly, with Dan Hanjie in the room, Qin Mo would not speak.
Her only option was to get Dan Hanjie to leave first. But it seemed like he was angry¡­ ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± ¡°The only outsider here is you, not me. If you don¡¯t leave, should I?¡± Jin Chenye counter-argued in an ill-mannered way, his gentle eyes emitting a sharp light, ¡°Mr. Dan, you are not wee here. Please.¡±
¡°Outsider? I¡¯m not so sure.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked, ignoring Jin Chenye, but looking directly at Qin Youxuan, bending down to ce a kiss on the corner of her lips. Taken aback by his sudden move, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t have time to avoid him, nor did she remember she should. After Dan Hanjie finished kissing her, he looked up, his defiant eyes challenging Jin Chenye. ¡°Youxuan and I are legally married, and it just so happens that Youxuan has no rtion to the Qin family. If we¡¯re talking about outsiders, both of us are outsiders here. Mr. Jin, since you¡¯re so bothered by my presence, I¡¯ll take my wife and leave.¡± ¡°¡­¡± When Qin Mo heard Dan Hanjie mentioning their marriage once again, he finally reacted. His old eyes fluttered as he turned to Qin Youxuan, ¡°Is what he said true?¡± Chapter 348: 348 A Foolproof Method Chapter 348 A Foolproof Method ¡°¡­¡± ¡°By that, you mean, you two are really married?¡± Qin Mo tried his best to stay calm, but his hand, which was resting on the edge of the table, clenched tightly, causing the veins on the back of his hand to bulge. Even if he hadn¡¯t investigated the Dan Family, he was aware of the huge gap between the Dan and Qin Families, not to mention Dan Hanjie¡¯s reputation in the business world¡­ With such a son-inw, most people would probably feel like they¡¯ve struck gold and be overjoyed. Yet, Qin Mo¡¯s face looked dreadful. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t quite pinpoint why, but seeing his expression turned her mute in fear. ¡°Hmm.¡± After a pause, Qin Youxuan simply nodded her head. Recalling the marriage agreement from that year, she furrowed her brows wanting to say something but, meeting Dan Hanjie¡¯s displeased gaze, she shut her mouth timidly. He looked like he was about to devour her alive. So much had happened in a day, she didn¡¯t understand why Dan Hanjie, who insisted that their marriage should remain a secret, suddenly seemed okay with disclosing it now¡­
Her mind was a mess, and all she wanted to do was crawl under a nket and sleep. ¡°Alright, you must be tired too. The housekeeper has kept your room clean. Stay here for now. We¡¯ll talk more tomorrow,¡± Qin Mo gave a pause and turned to Dan Hanjie, ¡°Mr. Dan, I must be blunt. Yuxuan isn¡¯t my biological daughter and I can¡¯t make decisions about her marriage. Nevertheless, she was raised in the Qin family. Given the severity of the current rumors, if people knew she was involved with Dan Group, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t bode well for her. I think she should stay home for a few days, do you have any objections to that?¡± Despite being an elder, Qin Mo couldn¡¯t help but lower his stance in front of Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie naturally emanates an aura of regality and arrogance, enough to strike fear into whoever beholds him. Youth may be underestimated. Qin Mo quietly sighed as he stared at the young man before him who radiated an intimidating aura without any anger. Getting involved with such an outstanding man is either a blessing or a curse. ¡°As for the rumors about Youxuan¡¯s origin, I¡¯ll take care of it. Whether it¡¯s the newspapers or the inte, after today, there won¡¯t be a single word left about it,¡± Dan Hanjie said in a lowered voice. His intentions to protect her were clear. ¡°Dan Group indeed has the power to clean this up, which will be great. But even the greatest forces can¡¯t silence all the gossip. This matter is likely to leak sooner orter. All I hope for is to minimize the damage as much as possible. The past is past,¡± thest few words were said in a heavy tone by Qin Mo. Qin Youxuan was too shocked to notice these words, but he did. From start to finish, no matter what he said, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t show the slightest sign of surprise, as if everything was already under his control. If he wasn¡¯t soposed, he must have known in advance. Either way, this man is not to be underestimated. It will be good if Dan Hanjie truly cares for Qin Youxuan, otherwise, due to the Dan Family¡¯s influence, there might be endless troubles. ¡°If you want to minimize the damage from this incident, I think I have a perfect solution,¡± Dan Hanjie changed the topic, boldly stepped forward, and pulled Qin Youxuan into his arms. Looking down at her shimmering eyes, he started to speak, ¡°I will have someone remake a DNA test report. Then, the Qin Group will issue a statement topletely refute the online rumors about your alleged premarital pregnancy. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have our technical department verify the authenticity of those photos. Rest assured, the evaluation will only lead to one conclusion- the photos are fabricated, and no original photos exist to prove their authenticity. The documents are false. Youxuan is still the Qin Family¡¯s Miss and Mr. Qin¡¯s biological daughter.¡±
Chapter 349: 349 – I’m a Stingy Man Chapter 349 ¨C I¡¯m a Stingy Man ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If this is the case, not only would you gain another extra daughter, the departed at the river Lethe would also rest in peace, what do you think about this, Mr. Qin?¡± Dan Hanjie enunciated every word. His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, as if stating facts¡ªlike those photos going viral on the Inte or the tips received by the newspaper were all a misunderstanding. Even Qin Youxuan was taken aback when she heard what he had said. She had never imagined that he would suggest such a solution. ¡°Once the news that you aren¡¯t the Qin Family¡¯s biological daughter is confirmed, no matter how much you try to clear your mother¡¯s name, nobody will believe. If they firmly believe she got pregnant before marriage, had lost her virginity before marriage, and still married into the Qin family with you in her womb, her reputation would bepletely tarnished.¡± Dan Hanjie gently slid a finger over the astonished eyes of Qin Youxuan, his voice softer as if afraid to startle her. ¡°Aside from your mother, have you thought about the fact that once this issue spreads, it will affect the Jiang Family as well. Politicians most fear their skeletons falling into others¡¯ hands. If not handled properly, both the Qin Family and you will be targets of the Jiang family to be quickly eliminated.¡± Hisst few words were heavy. Noticing Qin Youxuan tremble, he reached out to pull her into his arms forfort.
¡°I disagree!¡± Jin Chenye suddenly shouted, his elegant figure stepping forward decisively till he was right in front of Dan Hanjie. His gentle gaze held its own against Dan Hanjie¡¯s imposing aura, conceding very little despite his situation. Jin Chenye was usually polite and gentle, this sudden change of demeanor didn¡¯t seem out of ce, as if this was how he should be. This sharp aura made Qin Mo raise an eyebrow in surprise. Even Qin Youxuan forgot to ask why, simply staring at him with wide eyes. Meeting Jin Chenye¡¯s fiery gaze, Qin Youxuan bit her lip and lowered her head, ¡°I understand¡­¡± Her little hand clenched in front of her, her eyes slightly red. She had upied Jin Chenye¡¯s position for so many years, causing him to endure the cold treatment. Now that the truth hade out atst, it was only right for her to be kicked out. How could she continue to fancy being Miss Qin? Originally, she didn¡¯t care, just her mother¡¯s reputation¡­¡­.. She had to think of another way. Qin Youxuan sniffed, lifting her head again, about to speak, but Jin Chenye beat her to it. ¡°I¡¯ll find a way to lessen the damage this matter will do to your mother. But what I won¡¯t allow is us going back to being siblings, I can¡¯t treat you as my little sister. It was impossible in the past, and it will be more impossible in the future!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Isn¡¯t his disapproval due to his hatred for her? She took his spot, made him the illegitimate child for so many years, even constantly picked on Jin Lan¡­¡­. ¡°There is no better solution than mine unless you have ulterior motives, there¡¯s no reason to reject,¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was cold as he covered Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, turning her face towards him. He leaned down to whisper into her ear, ¡°Qin Youxuan, I¡¯ve told you, I won¡¯t let you look at another man. I¡¯m a jealous man.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan stared at him in stunned silence. Even at this moment, he remembered to be jealous. ¡°I do have ulterior motives, Dan Hanjie. Dare you say than when you suggested such a solution, you had no selfish motives?!¡± Jin Chenye stared at the intimate pair in front of him, his teeth gritted in resentment. This simple happiness was supposed to be his.
If they hadn¡¯t ended up as siblings due to unforseen circumstances, they would never have broken up! Chapter 350: 350: Your Abilities Are Growing Increasingly Chapter 350: Your Abilities Are Growing Increasingly ¡°My selfishness is to protect my wife, this, I do not need to hide, so what about you? Coveting another man¡¯s wife? Huh!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze darkened, his seductive eyes filled with intense maliciousness, thest syble carrying a strong warning. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze receded, facing Qin Youxuan¡¯s dazed eyes, he had no idea how to tell her that he didn¡¯t want to be siblings with her. Even if she really marries Dan Hanjie, he can¡¯t let go¡­.. ¡°Alright, Xuan, you must be tired too, go back to your room to rest. Ye¡¯er, you stay, I have something to tell you.¡± Qin Mo lowered his voice, with his sharp gaze sweeping across the strange atmosphere among the three. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan raised her head stupefied, she was the most oblivious person in the entire venue. From the change of power in Qin Group, to her life circumstances being exposed¡­ In such a short span of two days, her world had been turned upside down. ¡°¡­¡±
As Dan Hanjie heard Qin Mo¡¯s words, his lips thinned and he directly picked up Qin Youxuan in his arms, heading towards the door. Just as Jin Chenye was about to move, a big handnded on his shoulder, pressing him down tightly. He turned his head, ¡°Dad¡­¡± ¡°Is it that in this house, nobody is prepared to obey my words?¡± Qin Mo¡¯s ancient eyes were filled with exhaustion, his gaze followed Dan Hanjie¡¯s retreating figure, until the two disappeared at the stairwell. Qin Mo let go of his grip, walked back to the desk and sat down. ¡°Speak, when did this happen?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Do you and Xuan still want to hide it from me!¡± ¨C In the room. Dan Hanjie carefully put her onto the bed, scanning her room once. He had been here a number of times, but this was the first time he had entered through the front door instead of climbing through the window. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I want to stay at home for a few days.¡± Qin Youxuany with her eyes open, staring at the ceiling for a while, before quietly speaking. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stay with you.¡± Dan Hanjie simply smiled,ying his tall figure down beside her, holding her in a soft embrace, letting herfortably lean against his chest. ¡°¡­..I want to stay here alone.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds before she voiced out again. As soon as she finished speaking, she felt the atmosphere around her instantly drop. She unconsciously shrank her neck in anticipation of his anger.
She didn¡¯t dare look at his enraged face. ¡°Because of Jin Chenye?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voicecked any fluctuations, but each word was as icy as a snow-covered peak. ¡°No, I just want to be alone and quiet.¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head without a second thought, habitually rubbing her head against his chest, which made Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression soften a little. The arm around her tightened as he said in a low voice, ¡°I can be with you, and you can still be quiet.¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze darkened, biting her lips she didn¡¯t say anything. She just turned away, showing her back as a sign of protest. ¡°Three days, three days at most, I¡¯lle get you.¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth, pulled her back towards him, and growled, ¡°Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t forget, we are now husband and wife, stop giving me the cold shoulder all the time!¡± ¡°¡­..¡± A strange contractual couple they were. Qin Youxuan dropped her gaze, ¡°For these three days, you are not allowed toe¡­ I mean at night.¡± She hadn¡¯t forgotten his knack for climbing through the window. ¡°Damn it, you¡¯re bing more and more capable!¡± She knew how to guard against him too! Dan Hanjie gripped her little hand, gritting his teeth, ¡°Fine, three days, but see if I don¡¯t deal with you after those three days!¡± Chapter 351: 351 Where Is She Chapter 351 Where Is She Qin Youxuan nodded, looked up at him, ¡°You go ahead, I¡¯m already so pitiful, I can tolerate one more cold ssh from you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes dimmed, he tightened his grip on her, ¡°As long as I am here, nobody dares to belittle you!¡± His woman, as long as he is around, can live a proud life forever. ¡°What about you, Dan Hanjie, I am just an illegitimate daughter with an unknown father, and you are the emperor who controls the entire financial world¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes blinked, showing a hint of confusion. ¡°Enough!¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his eyes, staring at her steadily, ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She didn¡¯t know. All of a sudden, as if she took a wrong turn, she seemed unable to find the way out. Confidence, charisma, rebellion¡­ all disappeared. For the first time, she realized that she was capable of feeling inferior.
Especially in front of his noble background, she felt like a worthless clown. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m tired.¡± She gently turned around, snuggled into his arms, tightly gripped his shirt, and whispered, ¡°Can you wait for me to fall asleep before leaving?¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± There was no expression on Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold face, but his enchanting eyes were fixed on her pale face. He knew what she was thinking about. It was just that there were some things he couldn¡¯t give her, she had to figure it out by herself. Dan Hanjie frowned and suddenly lowered his head, kissing her cheek. Caught sight of her blushing face, misty catlike eyes, a fire rose from his belly, and in an instant, his reason was burned to nothing. The temperature between the two was continuously rising. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t feel like it¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip andined in a hurt voice. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s movements paused, he propped himself up on one arm, looking down at her. Qin Youxuan¡¯s charming face turned pale, her rebellious eyes were watery, biting her lip tightly. ¡°¡­¡± A hurt feeling surged into his heart, effectively stopping all his movements. ¡°I won¡¯t touch you.¡± Dan Hanjie turned around, pulled her into his arms, closed his eyes, hiding all the emotions inside, ¡°Sleep, I¡¯m here.¡± These four words were undoubtedly what Qin Youxuan needed most.
Her petite body curled up in his arms, quietly closed her eyes, and soon, even breathing could be heard. ¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie, we have traced the original ID of those photos, and the phone number that leaked the information to the newspaper, they are all the same one.¡± Yao handed over theptop to Dan Hanjie who just sat down in the back seat of the car. He reported in a step-by-step manner.
The pressure in the car dropped sharply. Dan Hanjie looked up expressionlessly, his deep eyes filled with darkness, scanned the information on theptop, the next second, theptop was smashed into pieces. ¡°Where is she?¡± His cold voice sounded like it came from hell. Dan Hanjie was filled with intense evilness. His obsidian-like eyes, as if they had been soacked in fresh blood, seemed even more enchanting. ¡°Yujing Vi. As soon as I received the information, I instructed someone to confine Miss Bai. At this moment, she should be waiting for you at the vi.¡± Yao responded apprehensively; he did not dare to hide anything. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The sports car raced towards the national highway, leaving a trail of dust in its wake. At its maximum speed, it halved the journey time. ¡°Woosh¡ª¡ª¡± The car stopped steadily in front of the Yujing Vi. Not more than a minuteter, Dan Hanjie opened the car door, got down and stood still. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡±
Chapter 352: 352: It wasn’t me Chapter 352: It wasn¡¯t me The butler of Yujing Vi, with two rows of bodyguards, stood respectfully outside the main gate. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face was stern, without uttering a word, he strode past everyone, heading towards the direction of the living room. The hand by his side clenched so tight it squeaked. ¡°Jie!¡± Bai Wei, who had been confined in the living room, saw Dan Hanjie appear, as if her savior had finally arrived. She quickly stood up from the sofa and approached him. ¡°These servants have be more and more undisciplined, bizarrely¡­ah!¡± Bai Wei¡¯s words were cut off as an arm strangled her neck, lifting her whole body off the ground. She shrieked in panic. Startled, she widened her eyes, staring at Dan Hanjie, who exuded an aura of bloodthirst and brutality. Her hands desperately wed at his arm as she glimpsed murderous intent in his eyes. She tried to cry out for help, but couldn¡¯t utter a word. Her face turned red, she found it hard to breathe, and her struggles began to weaken¡­
Her legs kicked powerlessly in the air, her eyes filled with terror. Just when she thought she was about to die, Dan Hanjie released his grip and threw her onto the sofa. She hit the sofa hard and bounced off onto the floor. Bai Wei was in so much pain that she almost fainted. She coughed violently, fresh blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Still dazed, she instinctively scrambled up from the floor on her knees, retreating in fear, trying to keep a distance from the enraged Dan Hanjie. Her wide, deer-like eyes filled with fear, fixated on him. She grabbed a throw cushion from the sofa and ced it protectively in front of her. ¡°I warned you not to mess with Wei¡¯er. You¡¯ve been very disobedient. This makes things difficult for me.¡± Dan Hanjie strode expressionlessly closer, towering over the retreating Bai Wei. His voice was calm, betraying no emotion. He clenched his fist and the cracking sound of his knuckles was chilling. Witnessing his formidable grip, Bai Wei envisioned her own bones crushing under his palm and started to tremble uncontrobly. ¡°Don¡¯t, don¡¯te any closer ¡­¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about ¡­¡± Bai Wei¡¯s eyes filled with fear, subconsciously aware of something, but too terrified to admit it. ¡°Hmm ¡­¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, each word from his lips trailed with frostiness, filled with coldness. With a wave of his hand, Yao stepped forward. He ced aptop on the table in the living room. The screen disyed the surveince footage of the vi ¨C the day when Dan Hanjie fainted in his study. The image of Bai Wei barging into the study and covertly downloading files from his desktop onto her phone was clear as day.
¡°Now I give you the chance to exin. If I hear one more lie, I will cut off your tongue.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice became incredibly calm, even his brutal temperament seemed to have disappeared. Those who knew him were aware that this was the onset of his real anger. ¡°I ¡­¡± Bai Wei¡¯s lips quivered, she wanted to argue, but didn¡¯t dare to.
She hadn¡¯t expected that Dan Hanjie¡¯s study would have so many hidden cameras. ¡°You¡¯re usually so talkative, why quiet now?¡± Dan Hanjie stepped forward, stopping in front of Bai Wei. He stood there, watching her sitting on the ground, her panic-stricken face streaked with tears, and slowly reached out his hand. ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei shuddered, tears streamed down her face, her tearful eyes staring at the hand offered to her. After hesitating for a long while, just as she was about to reach out to him, Dan Hanjie¡¯s bone-chilling voice echoed through the room, ¡°Take out your phone.¡± Chapter 353: 353: Involving People Who Shouldn’t Be Involved Chapter 353: Involving People Who Shouldn¡¯t Be Involved ¡°¡­¡± Was he not trying to help her get up, but simply wanted her phone? ¡°Don¡¯t force me to conduct a search. It will only cause you more embarrassment.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei stared into his deep dark eyes, her fingers trembling non-stop. After fumbling for a while, she finally took out her mobile phone from her pocket. Just as she held out her trembling hand, the phone slipped from her palm. Just as it was about to hit the ground, Dan Hanjie caught it securely, ¡°Even if you smash your phone, I can still take out the memory card.¡± His cold eyes narrowed, reflecting a dangerous glint. Bai Wei stiffened, looking at him in shock. She didn¡¯t expect her petty scheme to be seen through so easily. ¡°Connect it to theputer.¡± Without giving her another nce, Dan Hanjie tossed the phone to Yao, who was standing beside him.
¡°Yes.¡± Yao took the phone and uploaded all the files to theputer using a data cable. Just as expected, he found the original versions of the photos in a folder. ¡°Mr. Jie, it is now certain that the photos circting online were uploaded from this phone. There are no other photos apart from these.¡± ¡°Destroy them all, including the pictures on the inte. I don¡¯t want to see them a second time!¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his gaze. His charming eyes moved to theputer screen, and his hand beside him clenched tighter. He turned to look at Bai Wei, who didn¡¯t know how to defend herself. ¡°You should be grateful that the information you stole was only her birth certificate. If you had gone a few pages further, implicated people who shouldn¡¯t be implicated, I guarantee that without me dealing with you, you¡¯d die and have no ce to be buried!¡± Dan Hanjie took a step back, his tall body exuding coldness and bloodlust. He twirled the diamond pinky ring on his finger, his ck shirt emphasizing his chilling demeanor. ¡°What punishment do you think I should give you to make you remember your lesson, hm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei¡¯s body couldn¡¯t stop trembling, and she hunched up and shrunk back. ¡°Jie, I was just too angry. I didn¡¯t mean to hurt you¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve never been harsh to me before and wouldn¡¯t bear to see me wronged. But ever since Qin Youxuan appeared, you¡¯ve never looked at me the same. I¡¯m your beloved Wei¡¯er!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so jealous, and I hate her! If she wasn¡¯t here, you wouldn¡¯t treat me like this¡­¡± ¡°So, you spied on me, intending to ruin her?¡± Dan Hanjie relentlessly approaches her, his intense eyes radiate a malevolent aura. He squats in front of her and speaks to her, word by word.¡¯ ¡°I overlooked you, and the one who owes the Bai family a life is me. If you want revenge, then aim at me. There are plenty of documents in the study that could put me in a critical situation. Do you want to find more, or should I have someone give you a copy?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Yao, go and bring the first file for her!¡± ¡°No! I don¡¯t want to¡­¡± Bai Wei cried out loud, kneeling in front of Dan Hanjie. She grabbed his pant leg, ¡°Jie, believe me, I never thought about harming you, how could I harm you¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened. He shook off her hand and stood up, ¡°I warned you to stay away from her. I thought you would listen, but you continue to defy my order. It is my excessive indulgence that has made you so reckless.¡±
If it wasn¡¯t for her, the cat¡¯s real origin would remain a secret forever. Qin Mo wouldn¡¯t say, he wouldn¡¯t say, she and Jin Chenye would remain siblings for life, cowering under rumors. There wouldn¡¯t have been any need to force him to reveal his marriage news earlier, wagering it all in this game. ¡°Wei¡¯er, do you know how serious is the mistake you¡¯ve made this time?¡±
Chapter 354: 354: Don’t Come Over! Chapter 354: Don¡¯t Come Over! Dan Hanjie removed a fruit knife from the fruit te on the table and tossed it onto the tabletop. ¡°The score fromst time is also due, one finger, do you want to do it yourself or should I have someone do it for you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Upon hearing his words, Bai Wei widened her eyes in fright and immediately dropped to the ground. With a vacant stare at her own fingers. She shook her head fiercely, crying and pleading, ¡°No, I will never dare to do it again. Jie, we¡¯ve known each other for so many years. You promised my brother to take good care of me. You wouldn¡¯t be this cruel to me, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve given you chances, which you didn¡¯t treasure. Wei¡¯er, my patience is limited.¡± Dan Hanjie turned his back, backed off a few steps and gazed down at her from above. ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei waspletely dumbfounded. She incredulously lifted her head, even forgetting to cry. The man who was once so indulgent to her had turned cold and ruthless, all because of another woman. Bai Wei gnashed her teeth bitterly. If she¡¯d known it¡¯de to this, she would¡¯ve had that wretched woman killed right at the beginning!
¡°Seems like you need my help.¡± Dan Hanjie walked forward, reaching out to pick up the knife. Instinctively, Bai Wei recoiled back, but her back hit the sofa cushion and there was no ce to retreat. To cut off a finger¡­ As soon as Bai Wei¡¯s gaze touched the gleaming de, her pupils contracted. Before Dan Hanjie could pick up the knife, she grabbed it and tightly held onto it. ¡°Stay back!¡± ¡°¡­¡± There was a flicker in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. Withdrawing his hand, he stood straight and watched her. Bai Wei, wild-looking, gripped the small knife tightly and waved it frantically, pushing back the bodyguards nearby to prevent anyone froming forward and pinning her down. ¡°Everyone, back off! Stay away from me! Whoeveres forward, I¡¯ll kill him!¡± ¡°Wei¡¯er, after being missing for a few years, you have indeed be smarter.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly watched her actions, neitherforted nor mocking, his detached tone sent shivers down the spine. With just a pause, he advanced. ¡°Mr. Jie, be careful!¡± Yao nervously warned from the side. His body tensed, wishing he could subdue the frantic Bai Wei within a second. A few bodyguards signaled him to move forward, but they were repeatedly scratched by Bai Wei. ¡°Everyone, back off!¡± Dan Hanjie shouted coldly, and all action ceased. All of them formed a circle, the center of which was Bai Wei, with the knife in her hand. She held the knife handle dumbfoundedly, not knowing what to do next, only instinctively fearing whether Dan Hanjie would really have her fingers cut off. Seeing him advance, she kept retreating.
¡°Get out of the way, if youe any closer, I will really kill you.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that good? After all, I owe your brother a life, there¡¯s never been a chance to pay it back. If I can die by your hands, his sister, it would be considered repayment.¡± Dan Hanjie crooked his lips wickedly, speaking slowly and clearly. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°What, you don¡¯t dare to do it? If you kill me, I guarantee no one willy a finger on you, and you won¡¯t have to worry about your brother losing his life to save me anymore.¡±
Dan Hanjie moved even closer. His chest was already touching the de Bai Wei held outward. The sharp de pierced his shirt and pressed into his flesh, but Dan Hanjie remained indifferent to the pain and continued to step forward. ¡°No¡­¡± Bai Wei quickly retreated, trying to move the de away. Dan Hanjie swiftly extended his hand to grab her wrist. He gripped her hand, pushed forward and the sharp knife plunged into his chest. ¡°Thud¡ª¡ª¡± The sound of the de piercing the flesh was particrly horrifying. Blood quickly stained his shirt and dripped onto the ground. Chapter 355: 355: A Life for a Life Chapter 355: A Life for a Life ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± The surrounding bodyguards were red-eyed and wanted to approach him, but they were afraid of agitating the out-of-control Bai Wei, so they froze in their ces, not daring to move. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Bai Wei let out a terrified scream as the hand holding the knife¡¯s hilt loosened, and she ced both hands on her head. ¡°I just killed someone¡­¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean it, Jie! Call an ambnce quickly, what are all of you standing around for, hurry!¡± As Bai Wei watched the traces of blood dripping down from the knife¡¯s handle, her whole body tensed up, seemingly reminding her of Bai Huo lying in a pool of blood after being shot, and she screamed in madness. She stepped forward, intending to cover Dan Hanjie¡¯s wound, but he quickly moved back. He pressed his hand on the knife¡¯s injury, forcefully pulling the knife out. Fresh blood sttered all over Bai Wei¡¯s face. Feeling the warm blood stter on her face, Bai Wei reached out a hand in shock, touching it. As she saw the deep red on her fingertips, she started shaking all over.
¡°I won¡¯t die from just one stab, you want my life, right? Today, I¡¯ll give you enough¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s face turned deathly pale, barely standing upright, holding the knife in his hand, aiming it at his own chest, and mercilessly stabbing himself again. Dan Hanjie¡¯s movements were quick and ruthless, not hesitating for a moment. There was no time to stop him. ¡°No!¡± Bai Wei¡¯s scream came from deep within her heart, and her body fell limply to the ground. ¡°Enough, stop hurting yourself. If you go on like this, you¡¯ll die¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure stood unmoving, his face utterly drained of color. His shirt was stained with blood, and it was continuously dripping onto the ground. After just two stabs, a pool of blood quickly formed on the ground. Breathtaking and rming. ¡°Are you also afraid?¡± Dan Hanjie swayed slightly, and his alluring face turned cold and gloomy, a streak of deep red at the corner of his mouth, creating a strange tinge of color. He stood unmoving, gazing down at Bai Wei, who was trapped in immense fear. His lips parted slightly, ¡°This is how I felt when you hurt yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei looked up in surprise, but she was speechless. Dan Hanjie red at her coldly, tossed the blood-stained knife on the table, his voice icy, ¡°I¡¯ve paid back this life debt. It¡¯s you who doesn¡¯t want it. From today onwards, I have nothing to do with the Bai family!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I have kept your finger for you, but if there¡¯s a next time, I will take your life!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, his teeth clenched, ¡°Take her and lock her in the darkroom. Without my orders, no one is to bring her food!¡±
¡°Yes.¡± The bodyguards obeyed the order, quickly stepping forward and dragging Bai Wei, who was so shocked she¡¯d forgotten to resist, off the ground. It wasn¡¯t until her figure disappeared that Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall body faltered. The next second, he crashed to the floor.
¡°Mr. Jie¡ª¡ª¡± ¡­ A gentle breeze swept over the windowsill, the utched window allowed the curtain to flutter in the wind. The ring sunlight poured into the room. Qin Youxuany on the bed with her eyes open, unblinkingly fixated on the dazzling sunlight on the windowsill. After a while, her eyes began to sting and shed tears. She reached out her hand to shield her eyes. She left a small gap between her fingers to continue watching, her eyes dull¡­ Qin Mo had already exined everything. Jiang Yu¡¯s death had nothing to do with anyone in the Qin family. She had waited for and resented him for a lifetime, only because she had fallen in love with a man she shouldn¡¯t have loved. The Jiang family wasn¡¯t unimportant. Once the issue of premarital pregnancy was exposed, it was inevitable that the Jiang family would have forced her to have an abortion. To keep the child of that man, Jiang Yu agreed to a contract with Qin Mo before their marriage; they would only be husband and wife in name. As soon as that man came back to find her, Qin Mo would agree to a divorce, and then logically bring back Jin Lan and her son, allowing his son to acknowledge his ancestors and return to his roots.
Chapter 356: 356: Your Favorite Flavor Chapter 356: Your Favorite vor Unfortunately, Jiang Yu waited year after year, but never saw the return of the one she was waiting for. It wasn¡¯t until Qin Youxuan turned thirteen that she suddenly received news of that man¡¯s death. Unable to handle the shock, shemitted suicide, leaving her daughter behind. ¡°Mom, do you have any regrets?¡± ¡°When you left me, did you ever consider how I would cope with everything¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked at all the familiar things in front of her, her emotionsplicated. She hadn¡¯t forgotten that she was no longer the daughter of the Qin Family, and technically had no rtion to Qin Mo. She had no right to enjoy the privileges of Miss Qin. The person she had hated for so many years turned out to be a victim of societal hierarchy herself. All of a sudden, Qin Youxuan felt as though all of her strength had been sucked out of her. She could only copse on the bed, staring nkly at this unfamiliar world, and her unfamiliar self. Perhaps, she owed Jin Chenye an apology too. ¡°Knock, knock ¡ª¡ª¡± There was a sudden knock on the door.
¡°Coming.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second, then managed to respond. She turned over to sit up on the bed and straightened out her wrinkled clothes. She got off the bed, walked to the door, and opened it. ¡°You didn¡¯t sleep all night?¡± Jin Chenye was standing at the door, a whole head taller than Qin Youxuan. It was easy for him to notice the dark circles under her eyes. He frowned. He was donned in a simple white shirt and matching white casual pants that day, appearing rxed and handsome. He was holding a tray of food in his hands. ¡°I guessed you might have trouble sleeping. Staying up all night tends to give you a headache, so I prepared some food and a bowl of Calming Soup for you. Try to sleep after eating, you¡¯ll feel better when you wake up.¡± Jin Chenye spoke casually, not waiting for Qin Youxuan¡¯s reply before stepping into her room. He put the food on the table, turned around, and looking at Qin Youxuan standing motionlessly by the door, raised his eyebrow, ¡°Aren¡¯t youing over to eat? What are you standing there for?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I didn¡¯t put any ginger in the soup. It has the vour you loved when we were in the U.S.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan robotically walked over to the table, her gaze fixed on the food before her. The soup smelled delicious ¨C a familiar aroma. Qin Youxuan could recognise it in an instant. It was the Calming Soup that Jin Chenye used to prepare for her whenever she had trouble sleeping. From being disdainful at first, it became her favourite. When Meng Ziqi first arrived in the U.S., she often boasted about having a boyfriend who was a great cook. Little did she know that her best friend would fall for her boyfriend because of this. ¡°I thought you would despise me or hate me¡­ Jin Chenye, if it wasn¡¯t for me, your mother wouldn¡¯t have had to wait all these years, and you wouldn¡¯t have been¡­¡±
Before Qin Youxuan could finish speaking, her lips were covered by a warmrge hand. Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze was unusually calm as he slightly curled the corner of his lips, ¡°You¡¯ll never know how much I wanted this situation to happen since the day I found out we are half-siblings.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye released her, took a step forward until his body was almost against hers.
The faint mint smell from Jin Chenye filled Qin Youxuan¡¯s nostrils. It used to smell good, but now she felt inexplicably repulsed. Instinctively wanting to back away, she found herself being pulled closer by Jin Chenye. ¡°Xuan, you don¡¯t need to think about anything, you don¡¯t owe me anything. Let the past be the past. What we need to think about is the future.¡± ¡°What future?¡± Chapter 357: 357: She Has Fallen In Chapter 357: She Has Fallen In Qin Youxuan looked at his affectionate eyes and was momentarily stunned. Her hand was tightly gripping the edge of the table. ¡°I remember you are already with Meng Ziqi. I saw you having lunch together with Jin Lan¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s because she invited my mom and my mom invited me along.¡± ¡°But the media¡­¡± ¡°You should know better than me that the media likes to make a mountain out of a molehill.¡± ¡°¡­¡± With every point Qin Youxuan made, Jin Chenye would retort even faster. After several attempts, Qin Youxuan just lowered her gaze and fell silent. She was at a loss for words. She had seen Jin Chenye¡¯s stubbornness more than anyone else.
¡°You should understand why I did not agree for you to continue staying in the Qin family and to be their daughter. Youxuan, we¡¯ve already missed one opportunity. The time hase for us to put right what has gone wrong.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye reached out and grabbed Qin Youxuan¡¯s shoulders, his fingers rigidly clenching. ¡°This is another chance from heaven. This time, I will not let go of your hand!¡± ¡°Jin Chenye, let go first.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let go!¡± ¡°I¡¯m married!¡± Qin Youxuan struggled but couldn¡¯t break free, furious, she yelled. Noticing that he was startled, she quickly shook off his hand and retreated back. Facing his deep gaze, the painful light in his eyes, Qin Youxuan¡¯s chest was heaving violently as she retreated, overwhelmed with fear. Biting her lip, ¡°I¡¯m married, do you still want a married woman?¡± ¡°What if I don¡¯t mind?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze flickered, full of hope, and almost pleadingly humble, ¡°I only want you. If you don¡¯t want to talk about your rtions with him, I won¡¯t ask. As long as youe back to me, it¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Youxuan, don¡¯t forget what Dan Hanjie¡¯s status is. With your background, even as Miss Qin, the Dan family will not ept you, let alone now! You can¡¯t possibly gain approval from Dan¡¯s family, otherwise, Dan Hanjie would not have kept your marriage a secret until now. Staying with him, there will be no good oue for the both of you.¡± ¡°¡­I know.¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, her hands clenched tightly. Her throat suddenly felt ufortable and she didn¡¯t want to speak. Everyone could see the truth, but she had to pretend not to know. At first, it was just a forced transaction, but when it got to this point, she could no longer discern how much sincerity was involved. ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± Qin Youxuan whispered.
¡°If it¡¯s just for my sake, then even if I beg you, I really need the title of Miss Qin. Can you help me this time?¡± She didn¡¯t mind bearing the stigma of being an illegitimate daughter, but she couldn¡¯t bear to see her mother be ridiculed even after her death. Thinking of the insults online, Qin Youxuan felt as if her heart was being torn apart. Her mother wasn¡¯t the kind of person they imed she was, really¡­
If it weren¡¯t for her decision to keep Youxuan, her mother wouldn¡¯t have had to bear so much. As a daughter, the least she could do was to safeguard thest shred of dignity for the deceased. ¡°Are you begging me? Haha¡­¡± Jin Chenye suddenly shuddered, an expression of disbelief and resentment crossing his handsome face. She was begging him to be her brother in order to marry him. This was not what Jin Chenye had expected at all. Lines of tension formed on his forehead, his hands tightly clenched until they were making crackling noises. ¡°Do you know what it means if I agree?¡± Jin Chenye bit his teeth, forcing himself to remain calm, but beads of sweat were trickling down from his forehead. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, not daring to meet his hurt eyes. Chapter 358: 358: Jin Chenye, I’m Sorry Chapter 358: Jin Chenye, I¡¯m Sorry ¡°You¡¯ve never begged me for anything before. I didn¡¯t expect that the first time you would, it would be such a cruel request.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice was so cold that it was almost emotionless. He swept the dinner tes off of the table. The dishes from the te scattered all over the floor, the food spilling out. This was something he had painstakingly prepared first thing in the morning for her, just like his own heart¡¯s blood, all in vain. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, standing next to the table, had hot porridge sshed onto her calf. She merely furrowed her brows without even humming in pain. She just lowered her gaze, not daring to look at him. However, Jin Chenye, noticing the small red burn on her calf, regretfully ran a hand through his short hair, storming out with anger. ¡°I won¡¯t agree, and never will!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stood stunned for a few seconds before she turned to watch his retreating figure.
He walked out in such a rush with stumbling steps, almost tripping several times, yet he never stopped. This was the most dejected she had ever seen him¡­ Jin Chenye, I¡¯m sorry¡­ Qin Youxuan walked over to the side of the bed, reached to pick up her phone from the bedside table, and turned it on. A quick nce at the unanswered calls, not a single one from Dan Hanjie. Her heart suddenly felt empty. She thought that he would be so domineering, that even if he didn¡¯te over at night, he would definitely keep calling and disturbing her, so she had turned her phone off to have some peace. Unexpectedly, he hadn¡¯t even called once, which made her feel like she was being too suspicious. All of the calls were from Ning Yanan, probably terrified by the news from the outside world. Qin Youxuan held her phone, hesitated for a long while, didn¡¯t make any calls, in the end, she simply sent a text message to Ning Yanan, telling her she was okay. Sitting down on the edge of the bed, Qin Youxuan began to daydream again. These days, daydreaming seemed to be the only thing she could do. In the past, when she stayed at home, she had never been this calm. Now that everything had been settled, she felt a strange sense of relief. After sitting silently for a long time, Qin Youxuan finally got up to clean up the dishes on the floor. Having brought the things to kitchen and was about to turn around, she bumped into Jin Chenye who was pushing Jin Lan out for a walk. The atmosphere suddenly became tense¡­ The two of them maintained a short distance, neither of them spoke first. Qin Youxuan handed the tray to the housekeeper. With her hands now free, she didn¡¯t know what to do with them and began to fiddle with the hem of her skirt. ¡°Why, why, is she¡­¡±
Jin Lan had the most intense reaction, muttering desperately to say something, but her physical recovery from being vegetative for some time made her words stutter, and she ended up frustrating herself. Fearfully, she shrank back into Jin Chenye¡¯s arms, like a frightened child. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s okay.¡± Jin Chenye bent down, gently patting Jin Lan¡¯s shoulder in an attempt to soothe her.
¡°I won¡¯t disturb you any longer.¡± For the first time, Qin Youxuan saw Jin Lan speak without sarcasm or hostility. She politely let them know, before turning to leave. She hadn¡¯t forgotten Jin Lan¡¯s desire to kill her, but as long as she thought of herself upying Jin Chenye¡¯s rightful ce for so many years, she couldn¡¯t muster any resentment. ¡°Phew¨C¡± With a long sigh of relief, Qin Youxuan began to pack her things. Laying down the obsession she held for so many years, she felt surprisingly light. She should start thinking more seriously about her own life ahead. ¡°Wherever I am is your home.¡± ¡°Qin Youxuan, remember this well, don¡¯t forget your way home.¡± As Dan Hanjie¡¯s domineering voice seemed to echo in her ears, the corner of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth unconsciously rose. She simply sat down on the floor and began slowly packing her suitcase. Chapter 359: 359: A Woman Made You Like This Chapter 359: A Woman Made You Like This How big a difference is there between a year and a lifetime, she didn¡¯t know. What the marriage contract meant, she didn¡¯t want to inquire into it either. All she knew was that after only a day apart, Dan Hanjie¡¯s figure had begun to flicker before her eyes¡­ Why did she ever tell him not to climb through the window at night? ¡°Serves you right!¡± Qin Youxuan pped herself on the forehead fiercely, only to immediately nurse the pain. She thought Dan Hanjie had simply given her space for the first day, and that he wouldn¡¯tst till the second. Unexpectedly, he had disappeared for three consecutive days. ¡­ Yujing Vi. Batch after batch of bodyguards had tightly besieged the entire vi. The tense atmosphere could be felt even from a kilometer away.
¡°Woosh¡ª¡± A shy, limited-edition sports car stopped outside the gate of Yujing Vi. Before the car had evene to a full stop, the young man in the driver¡¯s seat, with the cool aid of the car door, leapt out from the open-top car. His movements were crisp and decisive. Removing the sunsses from the bridge of his nose, his handsome face exposed, his pair of phoenix eyes were particrly captivating. ¡°Mr. Jinchen.¡± Having received the news early, Yao hurriedly greeted Jiang Jinchen who had just got out of the car. ¡°Where¡¯s Jie? Because of him, those old guys deducted so many points from me, at least he shoulde out and greet me personally. I¡¯m heartbroken!¡± Jiang Jinchen covered his chest, feigning a heartbroken appearance. He was having a joyful time ying up his own character. Even the usually serious Yao could not resist curling his lips. ¡°Mr. Jie, if you follow me, you¡¯ll understand.¡± Yao turned around and respectfully gestured for Jiang Jinchen to walk in front. He followed closely behind. ¡°Your face is so tight, if I didn¡¯t know better I¡¯d think your family head was dying.¡± Jiang Jinchen was always gutsy, even on Dan Hanjie¡¯s turf, he was as rxed as if he were in his own home. He casually threw his sunsses onto the living room sofa. He didn¡¯t forget to tease Yao before heading upstairs. ¡°You let a woman do this to you. It¡¯s embarrassing to even speak of it.¡± As soon as he entered the room, the strong smell of disinfectant made Jiang Jinchen frown. He stepped forward. His eyes nted towards Dan Hanjie, whoy serenely on the hospital bed. ¡°Mr. Jie, it¡¯s time to change your dressing.¡± Yao, who was a step behind, entered with a group of medical staff. ¡°Unless you want me to gag you, I suggest you shut up for a while.¡± Dan Hanjiey on the bed, hisplexion ghastly. His lips were a hint of pale, his ck eyes profound. He cast a nce at the noisy Jiang Jinchen.
¡°¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen shrugged his shoulders, nomittal. He just stood to the side, not approaching. He just watched as a team of nurses unbuttoned Dan Hanjie¡¯s shirt, exposing the wound wrapped inyers of gauze.
Seeing the gruesome wound that was still seeping blood, Jiang Jinchen unconsciously furrowed his brow. His palm clenched tightly. Just by looking at the wound, you could tell the stab was deep, and there were two stabs in session. No wonder his face looked so terrible. Only after the team of medical staff retreated did Jiang Jinchen approach with a hard face. ¡°Are you deliberately dismissive of your own life, or do you really think you have nine lives? You¡¯ll ept anything sent to you!¡± ¡°It won¡¯t kill me.¡± Dan Hanjie casually pulled at his wrinkled hospital gown. When he tugged at the wound on his chest, he sucked in a breath of cold air and looked annoyed. Damn it, he knew he shouldn¡¯t have used so much force. Now he could only lie on the bed like a disabled person. He didn¡¯t even know if his cat had been seduced by another tomcat! His cold eyes looked to Yao, ¡°Why hasn¡¯t there been any news back yet today?¡± ¡­ PS: Here¡¯s chapter twenty, Yaoyao is acting cute to get your votes and rmendations, feel free to hurl them at me, muah!
Chapter 360: 360: Don’t Let Her Die Chapter 360: Don¡¯t Let Her Die Yao swiftly stepped forward, replying respectfully, ¡°Miss Qin remained in her room all day today, never leaving, nor having any interaction with Jin Chenye. It seems as if she¡¯s deliberately avoiding him.¡± ¡°Smart of her!¡± Dan Hanjie coldly huffed a sentence, and yet the expression on his face softened noticeably, with a mysterious smile ying around his lips. The next second, his eyes darkened, ¡°So Jin Chenye still refuses?¡± ¡°Yes, Jin Chenye refuses tomunicate with any of our people. Despite our best efforts, he remains unwilling to handle this matter in the way Mr. Jie suggests.¡± Yao replied dutifully. ¡°What about Qin Mo?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes dimmed, emanating a dangerous glint. Everyone knows why Jin Chenye would refuse. Instead of trying to make himpromise, it might be better to change targets. Compared to Jin Chenye, Qin Mo had an additional worry ¨C Jiang Yu. ¡°I tried to make contact with Qin Mo, but it seemed like he was under surveince. I didn¡¯t get the chance to meet him alone.¡± ¡°Did Jin Chenye pull the strings?¡± asked Hanjie, propping up his body, but grimacing as this movement tugged at his wounds. ¡°Yes.¡±
¡°By tomorrow at thetest, if there is still no agreement from the Qin family, do as I instructed,¡± Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, his voice a low growl. ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll arrange it immediately.¡± Yao respectfully bowed and turned to leave. As he reached the door, he paused. ¡°Mr. Jie, it¡¯s been three days. Miss Bai likely can¡¯t hold on much longer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s bewitching eyes shed ominously. His long fingers twitched slightly, ¡°Have someone send her some food. Don¡¯t let her die.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yao nodded and left the room. ¡°Tsk, tsk¡­It seems that my cousin really caught your eye. You¡¯re still worrying about her despite being so injured. How touching!¡± Jiang Jinchen, who had kept quiet all this while, finally spoke up. With his arms crossed over his chest and eyes darting left and right, he let out a wickedugh, ncing at Hanjie who was immobile on the bed. ¡°If you also want to tryying here, I won¡¯t mind obliging you¡±, Hanjie¡¯s voice was indifferent, revealing no emotion. A single look from his wicked eyes towards Jiang Jinchen was enough to send shivers down a man¡¯s spine. ¡°Never mind, I¡¯m not that masochistic.¡± Jiang Jinchen quickly raised his hands in surrender, stepping back to avoid any potential danger. ¡°I¡¯vee to inform you that those old men at the Jiang family found out that the information was leaked from my end. They¡¯ve put me under house arrest for a month. I was specially released today toe and seek an exnation from you.¡± Jiang Jinchen shrugged, moved to the opposite end of the sickbed and leaned against the sofa. With a provocative lift of his slender, almond eyes, he said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the fallout from the leaks to be this severe. Now that it¡¯s in the limelight, the Jiang family is under intense media scrutiny besides the Qin family. It¡¯s hard to avoid any mishap with the media keeping a keen eye on us. If you¡¯re not going to get involved, the Jiang family will start taking action.¡± Jiang Jinchen spoke simply, without exaggeration, just inly dered his stance. For people in politics, it¡¯s always better to keep a low profile, many ¡®big tigers¡¯ have fallen due to reckless actions. ¡°My woman doesn¡¯t need the Jiang family to intervene.¡± Hanjie¡¯s indifferent smile betrayed a sense of ownership, subtly albeit clearly staking his im, thus also providing reassurance. He would give a satisfactory exnation to the Jiang family for this incident. As he spoke, he side-eyed the uneasy Jiang Jinchen, his gaze deep, ¡°How about you? Do you need me to pull some strings for you?¡±
Chapter 361: 361 Ahhh! Going crazy! Chapter 361 Ahhh! Going crazy! Mr. Jiang Jinchen, a well-known yboy, was most afraid of having no women around him. Being grounded for a month was definitely worse than death for him. ¡°I don¡¯t really care. The old man doesn¡¯t n on letting me take over the Jiang Family anyway. He is only locking me up on a whim. Once things cool down, I will be released. By that time, I¡¯ll still be the lovable Mr. Jiang Jinchen everyone adores.¡± Jiang Jinchen dusted his knees with an uncaring look, his narrow peach blossom eyes were particrly enticing. He stood up from the couch. ¡°Since you asked, I¡¯ll go back and report this. My friend, be careful. Who will be my partner in indulgence if you die young?¡± Jiang Jinchen casually finished speaking, saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s face darken, smudged oil on his soles, and quickly disappeared. ¡­ The Qin family mansion. Qin Youxuan had packed her luggage early in the morning, waiting for Dan Hanjie to pick her up. But she waited through the morning, afternoon, and all the way into the night, without anyone in sight.
It wasn¡¯t just him, Yao was also nowhere to be found. Today was already the third day. She thought he would be more impatient ande to pick her up early in the morning, but he didn¡¯t show up. Even if he was busy, he could at least let Yaoe to pick her up. To leave her hanging and without a single phone call was outrageous. ¡°Bastard! Dan Hanjie, you bastard!¡± Qin Youxuan ripped off the book that covered her face and sat up from the couch. She nced around the empty room, she was alone. The day had gradually darkened and thest bit of sunset had disappeared¡­ The dark screen of her phone shed brightly. Qin Youxuan jumped up startled, ran to the side of the bed, grabbed the phone, and unlocked the screen. Upon seeing it was a text from Ning Yanan, her spirit was immediately defeated. ¡°You¡¯re still at the Qin¡¯s?¡± Qin Youxuan thought for a bit and tapped a few times on her phone, replying, ¡°Yes, I was supposed to leave today, but my husband didn¡¯te to pick me up¡­tears!¡± She added a sad emoticon at the end of the message. ¡°I can¡¯t¡­Husband! Woman, can you stop making me feel sick? If you show off your love in front of me again, I¡¯lle to the Qin¡¯s and dismember you!¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s reply came really quickly, and it was so lengthy that Qin Youxuan was taken aback when she saw it. She got so angry in such a short time¡­ Suddenly, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know how to respond. How could she forget that Dan Hanjie had admitted their marriage in front of Qin Mo and Jin Chenye, but the others didn¡¯t know of their rtionship. No wonder Ning Yanan was shocked when she suddenly referred to Dan Hanjie as her husband. What about Dan Hanjie?
He had never asked her to call him husband. Could it be he had never thought about it¡­ Suddenly, Qin Youxuan¡¯s mood became gloomy. After randomly chatting with Ning Yanan for a while, sheid on the bed grieving. After a long time of thinking, she still couldn¡¯t figure out why Dan Hanjie hadn¡¯t contacted her for three days. ¡°Ahh! I¡¯m going crazy!¡±
Qin Youxuan sprang from the bed, grabbed her phone, and dialled his number in anger. ¡°Doot-Doot¡ª¡ª¡± The phone had just rung twice before she realised it had been answered; Dan Hanjie¡¯snguid, deep voice echoed in her ear. ¡°Kitten.¡± This exclusive pet name,ing from his mouth, was especially enchanting¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, clutching the phone, went ck and the phone almost fell to the floor. She quickly reached out to steady it and brought it back to her ear. Chapter 362: 362: His merits await discovery Chapter 362: His merits await discovery Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t hear her voice and seemed a bit agitated.
¡°Why aren¡¯t you talking? Where are you?¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, why didn¡¯t youe to pick me up¡­¡± When Qin Youxuan heard his words, she unconsciouslyined, her voice filled with grievance, revealing a girlish coyness. Even she didn¡¯t notice it herself. Her little finger anxiously picked at her own toenails, her body slid from the edge of the bed to the floor. ¡°Missed me?¡± The voice of Dan Hanjie suddenly turned gentle. ¡°¡­.¡±
She could even imagine him smirking on the other end of the phone, waiting for her to admit it. She pouted, ¡°No, just someone who doesn¡¯t keep his word. I was considering what size dog cor to buy for him.¡± ¡°¡­.¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t expect her to say that; he hesitated for a few seconds before speaking. Qin Youxuan thought he was angry and held her breath, not daring to speak. ¡°I¡¯m trying to sort out your mother¡¯s issue. At thetest by tomorrow, I¡¯lle get you. Wait for me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep voice came through the phone, inexplicably calming her down. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to speak, she thought she heard a gasp from the other end of the phone, and she tensed up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, are you ok?¡± ¡°Is someone after you again?¡± ¡°You¡¯re injured, aren¡¯t you?¡± All the bad things rushed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind all at once, making her extremely anxious. ¡°¡­I¡¯m fine, Yao just fell, I helped him up.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s calm voice came after several seconds, along with Yao¡¯s groaning from the side, as if that was really the case.
She must have been overthinking it. It always felt like something had happened when he hadn¡¯t shown up for the past few days. But why would he help Yao? She really hadn¡¯t noticed this considerate side of him. Qin Youxuan stuck out her tongue. It seems his merits had yet to be discovered. ¡°Are you busy? Then I won¡¯t disturb you anymore, bye.¡± Before Dan Hanjie could speak, Qin Youxuan hung up. Knowing that he woulde tomorrow, her mood brightened. She turned over andy down on the bed, counting the hours on her fingers. She wished dawn woulde in a second. ¡­ On the other end of the phone. ¡°Mr. Jie, your wound has opened up again, you shouldn¡¯t get out of bed at this moment.¡± Yao stood in front of the hospital bed, his face pale, looking at Dan Hanjie who was insisting on walking a few steps, his eyes welling with anxiety. ¡°I¡¯m not going to die.¡± Dan Hanjie handed his cellphone over and stood on the edge of the bed, leaning against the railing.
His enchanting face was covered in sweat, which trickled down his sharp contours. His lips were pale. These past few days, he had been refraining from calling Qin Youxuan out of fear that she would notice something was wrong. He didn¡¯t expect her to call him. Once he heard her aggrieved voice, Dan Hanjie¡¯s immediate instinct was to get up from the bed and bring her back from the Qin Family. Damn it! Why on earth did he get injured at such a crucial time? If it weren¡¯t for Qin Youxuan deliberately avoiding Jin Chenye, they hardly saw each other even once a day, he would probably have gone mad and let Yao bring her back. ¡°How are the preparations going?¡± ¡°Everything is ready. Although the Qin Family has not expressed their stance, as long as the public opinion changes, coupled with the pressure from the Jiang Family, Jin Chenye will have topromise, but¡­¡± Yao paused. ¡°Mr. Jie, the doctor advised against any strenuous movement these next few days, to avoid re-opening your wound.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve gotten more and more naggy.¡± Dan Hanjie shot him a sidelong nce, his face sullen.
Chapter 363: 363: Thought You Were in Love Chapter 363: Thought You Were in Love ¡°Make sure everyone at the Qin Family¡¯s house keeps a close eye on things. Don¡¯t allow other tomcats near Qin Youxuan¡¯s room or don¡¯t bothering back to see me!¡±
¡°Yes.¡± Yao rubbed his nose smugly, not daring to say another word. ¡­ The next day. Qin Youxuan got up early. After a simple tidy up, she put on a short skirt paired with a white pearl cored blouse, adding a ratherrge belt at the waist. Her gorgeous long hair was curled at the ends, exuding a sense of natural, wild beauty.
However, therge dark circles under her eyes were quite a distraction. Qin Youxuan bit her lip and remained indecisive for a moment, and then sat down in front of her vanity mirror, dabbing some powder on her face. She applied a very light, thinyer of makeup to cover the dark circles under her eyes. Assured that there were no errors, she then took anotherp around the room, tidying up and arranging things as necessary. ¡°OK! I can go for breakfast now.¡± Qin Youxuan admired her reflection in the mirror with satisfaction, pping her hands together in delight. She was determined to impress Dan Hanjie! ¡°Miss, what would you like for breakfast today?¡± ¡°The usual, and an additional cup of warm milk, please. Thank you, Butler.¡± ¡°Miss, your smiles are beautiful today, it¡¯s as if you¡¯re in love.¡± The Butler joked seeing her in a good mood. ¡°Really?¡± The smile on Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips froze, and she reached out to touch her own face. A puzzled frown appeared on her forehead. Did her smile today really imply that she was in love?
¡°Why does someone look their best when they are in love?¡± Qin Youxuan turned to the Butler, her curiosity piqued. ¡°It seems the Miss¡¯s Hong Luan Star is truly active.¡± The Butler couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud, only managing to stop when he saw Qin Youxuan¡¯s face had turned red from embarrassment, ¡°One dresses up for the one they love. This doesn¡¯t merely mean physical appearance, but also demeanor. You usually seem so listless when trying to get you up early, but today you look exceptionally energetic.¡± ¡­ Was she being that obvious? Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze to the table without giving the Butler another chance to engage in the discussion. She wasn¡¯t in love. She was already married to Dan Hanjie. The Butler got it entirely wrong. Yes, wrong indeed. ¡°Auntie, am I disturbing you bying so early?¡± A female voice echoed from the direction of the living room. The soft, murmuring voice of Jin Lan could be faintly heard as well. ¡­ Qin Youxuan was taken aback. There was no need to ask, Meng Ziqi hade again.
Indeed, she was relentless. Without having the chance to sigh, she heard the sound of a wheelchair moving in the direction of the dining room. Qin Youxuan instinctively stood up. Honestly, she really didn¡¯t want to see Meng Ziqi. Every time she saw Meng Ziqi¡¯s ttery towards Jin Lan and her attempts to pacify Jin Chenye, it reminded her how her best friend backstabbed her and stole her boyfriend. Even though Jin Chenye was no longer rted to her and whatever Meng Ziqi did to seek her happiness was none of her business, seeing Meng Ziqi always made her feel ufortable. ¡°Miss, your breakfast is ready.¡± Just as Qin Youxuan was pondering whether to avoid Meng Ziqi, the Butler had already walked out of the kitchen with her breakfast in his hands. Seeing her standing, he looked doubtfully towards the entrance of the dining room, ¡°Miss, are you waiting for someone?¡± ¡°No, I just heard footsteps and was curious, so I stood up to have a look.¡± Qin Youxuan sat back down and calmly epted the breakfast te from the Butler. ¡°Someone? I¡¯ll go check for the Miss.¡± The Butler set off in response.
Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t stop him in time. Chapter 364: 364: Stick With a Thick Face Chapter 364: Chapter 364: Stick With a Thick Face ¡°Mrs. Lan, Miss Meng.¡± As soon as he saw the two walking into the dining room, the butler hesitated for a moment before respectfully greeting them.
¡°I¡¯m joining my aunt for breakfast, I¡¯m not sure if my sudden arrival doesn¡¯t allow you enough time to prepare my share?¡± Meng Ziqi smiled charmingly, speaking very endearingly. It was rare to see her so polite in the Qin household. Instead of ordering the servants around. Not only Qin Youxuan was taken aback, but also the butler, who had never heard her speak so politely, remained stunned for quite a while. ¡°Of¡­ of course, Miss Meng.¡± ¡°Then you can prepare the same breakfast as my aunt¡¯s for me, thank you.¡± The smile on Meng Ziqi¡¯s face grew bigger.
¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± The butler, looking perplexed, turned around and went into the kitchen. Qin Youxuan could assure that the butler was definitely doubting his own hearing. ¡°Xuan, I didn¡¯t expect to see you here. The papers say you¡¯re not the Qin¡¯s biological daughter, I thought you had already left the Qin family¡­¡± Meng Ziqi, pushing Jin Lan towards the table and spotting Qin Youxuan sitting still, eximed in surprise. As her words fell, Qin Youxuan clear saw the confusion on Jin Lan¡¯s face, and immediately understood Meng Ziqi¡¯s purpose ofing to the Qin household today. Meng Ziqi was probably worried that Jin Lan wasn¡¯t aware yet. That she, the Miss Qin, was an imposter upying the rightful identity and position of the young master of the Qin family. Now that her identity had been revealed, she was tantly refusing to leave. No wonder Meng Ziqi, who has never been courteous to the Qin family servants, would suddenly change her ways today. This woman, for Jin Chenye, really had no scruples. ¡°Whether I stay or leave, it should be none of the business of an outsider, right?¡± Qin Youxuan had had enough of her hypocrisy and directly addressed the issue. ¡°I am indeed an outsider, but you¡¯re not exactly family anymore now, are you? After all, you¡¯re not rted to Mr. Qin by blood. Everyone knows that now. The real Miss Qin is an illegitimate child of an unknown father, while the truly noble young master of the Qin family has, because of you, borne the me for over twenty years. What right do you have to act so justifiably?¡± ¡°Just because I¡¯m still able to sit here and call Mr. Qin, whom you referred to as ¡®father¡¯, unlike someone who shamelessly clings on despite clearly knowing that they¡¯re not wee. Compared to this shamelessness, I am humbled.¡± Qin Youxuan sneers.
Her arms crossed, she eyes Meng Ziqi¡¯s face turning green and red, relishing the scene. Daring to argue with her, she really overestimated herself. After all, she was aw student who once aspired to dedicate herself to the legal profession. While bluffing, she could easily outdo one Meng Ziqi. ¡°What¡­ what¡¯s happening¡­¡± Jin Lan suddenly reached out, gripping Meng Ziqi¡¯s hand tightly, desperate to know the ins and outs. Why didn¡¯t anyone tell her about such a big matter? ¡°Ye¡¯¡­ Ye¡¯er¡­¡± Jin Lan struggled to spin her wheelchair, wanting to find Jin Chenye. She needs to know what¡¯s going on! ¡°Aunt, be careful!¡± Jin Lan¡¯s reaction was more intense than anyone had expected and she headed towards the entrance of the dining room in her staggering wheelchair.
¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan frowned, she sat in the chair without moving. Given her current status, she is not suitable to interfere in the Qin family affairs. Moreover, considering that Jin Lan dislikes her so much, she might get even more agitated if she tried to stop her at this moment. ¡°Mom!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t get worked up. Whatever it is, we can talk slowly. The doctor has advised you to stay calm.¡± Just in time, the handsome figure of Jin Chenye appeared at the entrance of the dining room, stabilizing Jin Lan¡¯s wheelchair. Chapter 365: 365: Are You Guilty of Your Actions? Chapter 365: Chapter 365: Are You Guilty of Your Actions? His deep voice, resounding like a cello, had aforting effect.
Jin Lan became significantly calmer, though she continued clutching anxiously at the hem of his clothes. Qin Youxuan quietly released a sigh of relief. ¡°She said, said¡­¡± Jin Lan pointed towards Meng Ziqi, struggling to express herself, but was interrupted by Jin Chenye¡¯s raised hand. ¡°Mom, I know what you want to ask. I¡¯ll exin everything slowlyter.¡± ¡°Ye, the news has already reported that Qin Youxuan is not Mr. Qin¡¯s daughter. What more is there to exin?¡± Meng Ziqi added fuel to the fire without any hesitation.
She couldn¡¯t wait for Jin Chenye to kick Qin Youxuan out of the Qin Family home. ¡°Miss Meng, whether Youxuan is my sister is our family¡¯s business. You need not trouble yourself over it. Besides, my mother¡¯s health is currently unstable and she can¡¯t bear any shocks. If you really care about her, it would be best if you could refrain from visiting her recently, as she can¡¯t handle your constant instigating. If there¡¯s nothing else, I won¡¯t keep you any longer. Feel free to leave at your convenience.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s aloof tone and his expression of dissatisfaction left Meng Ziqi stunned. ¡°Ye, you wouldn¡¯t have been branded as an illegitimate child if it weren¡¯t for Qin Youxuan. She took your position, yet you still protect her¡­¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t you said enough?¡± Jin Chenye barked, silencing Meng Ziqi, who had never seen him lose his temper before. She widened her eyes and dared not to utter a single word. ¡°If you¡¯re so fond of listening to the reporters, bother yourself to read today¡¯s newspaper before speaking again!¡± Jin Chenye said as he tossed several newspapers in front of Meng Ziqi. The bold headlines caught her eyes. [Mysterious identity of Qin heiress, Qin Group faces another wave of troubles] [Fake evidence, reputation of Miss Qin is tarnished, possibly manipted by detractor] The headlines of each newspaper were different, but they all conveyed the same information.
Qin Youxuan was indeed Miss Qin, and all previous allegations were merely a trap set up by others. The Qin Family was finally ready to step up and rify the situation. ¡°How could this be¡­¡± Meng Ziqi picked up the newspapers, flipping through them one by one, her mind going nk in shock. ¡°I¡¯d like to know how it could be as well. The Qin Family currently has some family matters to handle, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to entertain you, Miss Meng. Butler, please show her out.¡± Jin Chenye did not bother looking at Meng Ziqi¡¯s diposed face, his angry gaze fixed on Qin Youxuan. ¡°Ye¡­¡± Seeing the exchanged looks between them, Meng Ziqi gritted her teeth in anger. Realising that Jin Chenye was losing his temper, she dared not anger him further and left first. With Meng Ziqi¡¯s instigation removed, Jin Lan¡¯s emotional roller coaster settled down somewhat. She continued gripping Jin Chenye¡¯s hand, eager for answers. ¡°Mom, I know what you want to ask. Why don¡¯t you rest first, and I¡¯ll exin everything to youter?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze shifted from Qin Youxuan to Jin Lan in her wheelchair. Hefortingly held her hand and patted the back of it gently. Upon seeing Jin Lan nod her head, he motioned for the butler to wheel her away. ¡°I¡¯m full. I¡¯ll return to my room first.¡± Seeing that they were the only two left in the dining room, Qin Youxuan quickly found an excuse to leave, recalling the jealously of Dan Hanjie.
She caught sight of the newspapers on the floor out of the corner of her eye and paused. The next second, Jin Chenye stepped in front of her, blocking her way. ¡°What¡¯s the rush? Hearing you, it reminds me of the phrase ¡®guilty conscience¡¯.¡± Chapter 366: 366: Qin Youxuan, you really are capable Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Qin Youxuan, you really are capable ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, turning to look at him. Jin Chenye¡¯s face was gloomy, his gentle eyes coated with a thinyer of anger. He bent down to pick up the newspaper from the ground, handing it to Qin Youxuan. ¡°Can someone exin to me what¡¯s going on here? To be my sister, you¡¯ve resorted to any means necessary.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tightened on the hem of her shirt, biting her lip. She saw it. Jin Chenye never agreed to be her brother, yet today¡¯s newspaper exaggerated their rtion, pushing them into an impasse. Recalling the phone call fromst night, Qin Youxuan guessed that this was Dan Hanjie¡¯s doing. ¡°Do you really want to be my sister?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s clenched fist crushed the newspaper, his teeth gritted.
If he did not step up to rify the matter, rumors wouldunch another assault on her and her mother, making him look indifferent. But if he followed their scripted drama to rify, they could only ever be siblings¡­ The method was despicable, yet very effective. Dan Hanjie bet that he couldn¡¯t bear to see her hurt. It seemed like a simple task, but who considered his feelings?! ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t know about this in advance¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip and took the newspaper from his hand, throwing it in the trash can. ¡°Don¡¯t look at it anymore. If you¡¯re not willing, I¡¯ll handle it myself.¡± After saying this, Qin Youxuan tried to leave, but Jin Chenye grabbed her arm. ¡°Let go of her!¡± A voice full of fury came from the direction of the living room. The familiar voice made Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves tense, and she instantly wanted to retract her hand. Jin Chenye wouldn¡¯t let go and continued to hold her hand tightly. ¡°Jin Chenye, let go of me!¡± Dan Hanjie was a very jealous person. If he got angry, no one had a good time. He might show some consideration for her, but for Jin Chenye¡­ Qin Youxuan forcefully grabbed Jin Chenye¡¯s fingers and bit his hand, ¡°Let go! You can¡¯t win!¡± ¡°¡­Are you worrying about me?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gaze shed, a dazzling light briefly swept through his eyes. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes tightened, she lowered her head and muttered, ¡°I¡¯m not, I just don¡¯t want to be dragged down by you. If you want to die, don¡¯t drag me with you.¡±
Her words just fell, when Jin Chenye loosened her fingers one by one. His face was full of hurt. I¡¯m sorry¡­ Qin Youxuan bit her lip, her eyes full of remorse.
¡°Bang¡ª¡± A brutal punchnded on Jin Chenye¡¯s face, sending him crashing to the ground. Dan Hanjie¡¯s angry face bore a bloodthirsty grimace, as if he was about to kill someone. His face was very pale, but his body radiated a violent aura, as if the punch could kill someone with a single strike. ¡°Jin Chenye¡­¡± Qin Youxuan barely reacted, she hurried to help Jin Chenye who had fallen to the ground. His face was swollen, and the corner of his mouth was bleeding¡­ It was obvious how much hatred was behind Dan Hanjie¡¯s punch. Before Qin Youxuan could touch Jin Chenye, someone pulled her arm from behind. ¡°If you dare to touch him, I¡¯ll shoot him right now!¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly had a gun in his hand, pointing it at Jin Chenye¡¯s forehead. ¡°Dan Hanjie, what are you doing?!¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m crazy, crazy enough to rush to bring you back early in the morning, just to see you messing around with another man. Qin Youxuan, you really have some nerve!¡± Chapter 367: 367: I Miss You Chapter 367: Chapter 367: I Miss You ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan choked at his fiery ck eyes. He came over first thing in the morning to pick her up, only to see Jin Chenye holding her hand. ¡°You still shouldn¡¯t have hit someone over a mere misunderstanding¡­¡± ¡°Listen, any man who tries to get close to you is not a misunderstanding to me, he deserves to die!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s demonic eyes glowed red, ring at Jin Chenye who was picking himself up from the ground. ¡°Well, it seems Mr. Dan is treating Xuan as his private property, why not just lock her up in a cage?¡± Jin Chenye sneered, wincing slightly when his face was pulled to the wound. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s instantly downcast face, he smiled triumphantly. Fighting fire with fire is not always the best way. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I need to have my own social circle, I can¡¯t avoid contact with other people, we¡¯ve talked about this¡­¡± Qin Youxuan tried to reason with him since he was angry. They haven¡¯t seen each other for a few days and she didn¡¯t want to quarrel as soon as they meet. Especially in front of Jin Chenye.
¡°Except for him, I will not limit your circle.¡± With one sentence, Dan Hanjie blunted all of Jin Chenye¡¯s tactics. He was domineering, not stupid, he could see through Jin Chenye¡¯s motives. ¡°Am I not Xuan¡¯s elder brother? Now, even the interaction between brother and sister needs to be controlled?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s lukewarm response grazed over the newspaper in the trash can. Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, nervously fidgeting with her fingers, ¡°Dan Hanjie, why didn¡¯t you consult me before¡­¡± ¡°No need for consultation, I¡¯ll handle this for you. All you need to do is stay by my side.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled her at his side, his long fingers stroking her cheek, and his satisfaction showed as he squinted at the soft touch. His expression slightly softened. Gently he pulled her into his arms, ¡°I missed you very much.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the difference between this and raising a caged canary after clipping its wings?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice rang out, neither light nor heavy, and a dark light shed in his eyes as he watched the intimate couple. He clenched his hand at his side. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan turned her head and peeked at the unusually talkative Jin Chenye from Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms. Her eyes blinked, and she looked up at Dan Hanjie. As expected, Dan Hanjie¡¯s face had darkened, about to burst, gritting his teeth, ¡°I don¡¯t treat you like a canary.¡± Qin Youxuan obediently nodded her head, ¡°I know, you always call me a cat, I know the difference between animals.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°This joke wasn¡¯t funny? I see, I have packed my luggage, it¡¯s upstairs, can you wait here for me?¡± Qin Youxuan asked tentatively. His face didn¡¯t look too good, surely he wasn¡¯t in the mood to apany her to get the luggage, right? ¡°I¡¯ll have Yao get it.¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, his eyes shing, ncing towards Yao behind him. Qin Youxuan quickly waved her hand, ¡°No need, it¡¯s just a small suitcase, it¡¯s not a big deal, and I still have to tell my father upstairs, I can¡¯t have Yao do that for me.¡±
Seeing that Dan Hanjie did not protest, Qin Youxuan took it as an agreement, and left the dining room. Dan Hanjie watched her disappear, then stepped into the living room. Jin Chenye hesitated for a few seconds, then walked out as well. On the coffee table, the fresh newspaper stood out with a ring headline.
¡°You¡¯re confident that I¡¯ll follow the n you¡¯ve designed? If I don¡¯t show up, your careful calction will only be aughingstock!¡± Jin Chenye walked to the coffee table, grabbed the newspaper, and squeezed it tightly. Chapter 368: 368: Playing with Everyone in Applause Chapter 368: Chapter 368: ying with Everyone in Apuse ¡°So what if it is, I, Dan Hanjie, can afford to lose and I¡¯m willing to lose,¡± Dan Hanjie turned around, nced at the direction of the staircase, ensuring Qin Youxuan wouldn¡¯t being down anytime soon.
He cast a side nce at Jin Chenye. If he dared to set this up, regardless of whether Jin Chenye outed him, he would be the ultimate winner. If Jin Chenye was smart, he would know; if he backed off,pleted Jiang Yu¡¯s good reputation post-mortem, Qin Youxuan would even appreciate him. However, if he remained stubborn to the end, even if they weren¡¯t siblings, they couldn¡¯t face each other peacefully. ¡°You¡¯re really despicable!¡± Jin Chenye angrily threw the newspaper in his hand back onto the coffee table, rushed forward, and grabbed Dan Hanjie by the cor.
¡°Mr. Jie!¡± Yao on the side was anxious to step forward, but was halted by Dan Hanjie raising his hand. His enchanting eyes coldly swept towards Jin Chenye¡¯s angry face, the corners of his mouth carrying a mocking smile, pointing at his own face, ¡°Hit me, aim here, the harder the better. The harder you hit, the more sympathy she¡¯ll feel, the more she¡¯ll hate you!¡± ¡°¡­¡± The light in Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened, his raised hand didn¡¯t fall for a while. After a moment, he vehemently pushed Dan Hanjie away, gritted his teeth, ¡°Be grateful, I care about her, above all else.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie staggered, cing his hand on his chest, his eyes flickered, reflecting a dangerous light. His enchanting gaze kept changing, finally settling into a rare shade of gloom, revealing a sense of ominousness. ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡± Yao watched as the moisture gradually seeped through his shirt, gritting his teeth. However, after being red at by Dan Hanjie, he didn¡¯t dare to speak out.
¡°Above all? All you have is so shallow.¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, walking forward, the corners of his mouth curling up into a strange arc, ¡°Jin Chenye, have you forgotten that not long ago, you were the one who sent her to jail, insisting that she pushed Jin Lan down the stairs.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened but he didn¡¯t say a word, just watching him. ¡°You used her of being the culprit, immediately jumped to conclusions without any investigation. However, in reality, all of this is thanks to a woman named Meng Ziqi. She bought something from Thand, mixed it into Jin Lan¡¯s drink which led to this drama.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was indifferent, but like a steel needle, it pierced straight into Jin Chenye¡¯s heart. ¡°What are you saying!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the rush, I haven¡¯t finished talking.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at Jin Chenye, whoseplexion worsened. The smug smile on his face became more pronounced. ¡°Oh yes, I remember that was the time I rescued her from jail. That¡¯s when she started opening up to me¡­ so, I should be thanking your stupidity for giving me a chance topletely capture her heart.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s face was ghastly pale. His fists were clenched, his veins bulging out on his arms. He stared fiercely at Dan Hanjie.
¡°However, I¡¯m the one who saved Jin Lan. We¡¯re even now. You should be thanking me, otherwise Jin Lan would still be a living dead, lying in the hospital bed, surviving merely on a respirator and nutritional injections!¡± ¡°Even Diwu Zexuan was arranged by you!¡± Jin Chenye gritted his teeth, on the brink of losing control. No wonder, everything fit too well. That the elusive Divine Doctor, Diwu Zexuan, would suddenly appear domestically. And how he was conveniently asked to help treat Jin Lan. All of it, nothing more than this man¡¯s design. From beginning to end, he had been yed like a puppet. Chapter 369: 369: Dan Hanjie, You Liar! Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Dan Hanjie, You Liar! Jin Chenye was about to grind his silver teeth into powder, his young and handsome face filled with unwillingness.
¡°You knew all along that Meng Ziqi was the ringleader of all this trouble, but you watched as Qin Youxuan used my mother, forcing me to choose between the two of them, even taking her into the courtroom, Dan Hanjie, you despicable viin!¡± In an instant, Jin Chenye understood everything. Out of sheer frustration, he swung his fist at him. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± The heavy thud echoed throughout the vast space. Jin Chenye¡¯s fist stopped just a few centimeters from Dan Hanjie¡¯s face. Astonished, he raised his head to look at Qin Youxuan who was standing at the staircase entrance, having arrived there unnoticed.
Her face was pale, and her bright, cat-like eyes were filled with shock. The suitcase in her hand loosened and rolled down the stairs, stopping at the bottom step. Just like that night when Jin Lan rolled down the stairs in front of her¡­ ¡°I must have misheard¡­ It must be¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stood still, staring at the two confronting men in the living room, murmuring to herself. She never once looked at Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, afraid of seeing any guilt in his eyes. She turned her petite body and started to go back upstairs. ¡°Youxuan!¡± Dan Hanjie turned to see her standing at the head of the stairs. His heart sank and he rushed over to her. He reached out and took her hand, ¡°Let me exin.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan halted, slowly turning her body around. Her eyes were welling up with tears.
Her voice trembled, ¡°Dan Hanjie, which of your words are true?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s breath hitched, his grip on her hand tightened, but he remained silent. Qin Youxuan forcefully freed her hand, backing away. She moved too hastily, tripped on the step, took a tumble, then steadied herself by holding the railing. Dan Hanjie wanted to help her up, but she backed away from him even more. The way she looked at him, like he was a total stranger. Yes, she had never really understood him¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go home first, I¡¯ll give you a satisfactory exnation.¡± Will it be another lie covering up a previous one? Until when do you n to keep lying to me?¡± Qin Youxuanughed bitterly as her tears slipped down. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t want to be around you anymore, let¡¯s take some time apart to cool down¡­¡± ¡°I disagree!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold face tightened, his low voice cutting her off.
¡°Come home with me, Cat.¡± Dan Hanjie reached out his hand, his ck eyes deep with unease. In Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, it just signified a bigger lie waiting for her to step into. He knew all along that Meng Ziqi was the culprit, yet he watched as she turned against Jin Lan¡­ He knew Diwu Zexuan all along, even carefully orchestrating every move but lied to her face every time she asked¡­ No wonder, no wonder why he had to leave suddenly that day in court, did he know all along that Jin Lan would be acquitted? From the beginning to the end, she was the only fool that was being yed by him yet she considered him herst lifeline. How ironic! ¡°No, I don¡¯t want to go with you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared at his hand, abruptly retreating. Just as she was about to run, her petite body was pulled into his embrace. ¡°Let go of me, let go! I don¡¯t want to go with you. Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re a liar!¡± Qin Youxuan struggled angrily, yelling loudly.
Both her hands formed fists, pounding against his chest with all her might. Dan Hanjie grunted a couple of times but did not loosen his grip, his face grew increasingly pale. There was no trace of color on his enchanting face, his veins bulging, sweat kept dripping down¡­ Chapter 370: 370: He Fainted Chapter 370: Chapter 370: He Fainted ¡°Miss Qin, stop, Mr. Jie is injured!¡± Yao behind her noticed her actions and shouted out in rm. He tried to rush forward, but was red back threateningly by Dan Hanjie. He was forced to stay still, his eyes reddening in frustration. ¡°Come back with me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s face had be almost transparent, his lips pale, his grip on Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand unyielding. The wound on his chest had opened up, blood seeping through his clothes. It was only when Qin Youxuan stopped that she realized her hand was already stained with a patch of red ¡­ ¡°Why is there blood ¡­¡± Qin Youxuan jolted, frozen in ce. Her gaze faltered, she forgot to struggle, and her hand daftlynded on his chest again. Trembling, she tried to open his shirt. ¡°I¡¯m fine, juste back with me first.¡± Dan Hanjie held her hand and stubbornly repeated himself.
He staggered slightly, clutching onto the railing with one arm. ¡°You lied to me again¡­ You were clearly injured, why didn¡¯t you tell me when you called yesterday, why did youe to pick me up¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Meeting her disappointed gaze, for the first time, Dan Hanjie felt fear, as if something was slipping out of his control, creating a terrible feeling. ¡°Without you by my side, I simply can¡¯t properly recover. Come back with me.¡± Dan Hanjie stubbornly repeated the same phrase, as if as long as he persisted, Qin Youxuan would definitely follow him. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stepped back, her body was pulled back by him, ¡°Kitten, listen to me, it¡¯s not like what you imagine, I have my reasons, let¡¯s go home first.¡± ¡°¡­I don¡¯t know, Dan Hanjie, can you let me calm down?¡± Qin Youxuan raised her arm, trying to pull back her hand, but seeing the frown on his face, she paused her movements. He is injured, how could he get such a serious injury? How many things is he keeping from her? ¡°Except for my side, you¡¯re not allowed to go anywhere else.¡± Dan Hanjie tightly held onto her wrist, his grip bing increasingly firm. His strength was quickly depleting, and he didn¡¯t know how much longer he could hold on. The only thing left on his mind was to take her away. At this moment, he cannot allow her to stay with Jin Chenye. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie¡¯s injuries are serious. The doctor has rmended he stay in bed. He insisted oning to pick you up. As for keeping this from you, in in words, he was just afraid you¡¯d worry. Even when injured, Mr. Jie hasn¡¯t had one moment of rest and has been thinking constantly of ways to handle the crisis in the Qin family.¡± Unable to hold back any longer, Yao blurted out despite the pressure. ¡°Mr. Jie¡¯s injuries cannot be dyed any longer, Miss Qin¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan frowned, her whole body rigid.
After a few seconds of hesitation, she finally came back to her senses, looking at the man before her. Why, why does he hide everything from her, yet he treats her so well. Dan Hanjie, what should I do, what do you want me to do¡­ ¡°The ruse of inflicting an injury on oneself to win the enemy¡¯s confidence.¡±
Jin Chenye, who had been silent until now, saw her wavering and stepped forward, gazing directly at the indecisive Qin Youxuan. ¡°Xuan, a habitual offender would not stop so easily. Instead of believing he won¡¯t deceive you, you should think carefully about who deserves your trust.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth, turned his head and red fiercely at the meddlesome Jin Chenye. His sight went dark, and his tall frame crashed heavily into the staircase railing. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves tightened, she swiftly supported his body, shouting out in panic, ¡°Yao, quickly, he¡¯s fainted!¡± Yao rushed forward, hoisting Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm onto his shoulder, but he didn¡¯t use all his strength. Chapter 371: 371: The Wound is Where You Can’t See Chapter 371: Chapter 371: The Wound is Where You Can¡¯t See Half of Dan Hanjie¡¯s body was still resting on Qin Youxuan. ¡°Miss Qin, there are media outlets everywhere outside. Once word leaks out about Mr. Jie¡¯s predicament, it could influence the stock value of the corporation. Does the Qin Family have a concealed back door?¡± Yao asked cautiously. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s just behind the kitchen, follow me!¡± Qin Youxuan, disregarding everything else, supported the towering figure of Dan Hanjie. Within a few minutes, she was already drenched in sweat. ¡°Xuan, now you¡¯ve seen the sort of man he is, are you still going to go with him?¡± Jin Chenye suddenly stepped forward, grabbing her arm as Qin Youxuan was trying to help Dan Hanjie leave. His grip was so strong, it almost pulled Qin Youxuan off her feet. ¡°Jin Chenye, what are you doing? Let go of me first.¡± Qin Youxuan shook off his arm. However, the corner of her eye spotted her small suitcase toppled over near the staircase, which caused her eyes to dim. She wasn¡¯t sure if she was speaking to Jin Chenye or herself, her voice low, ¡°He¡¯s injured, I can¡¯t just leave him.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, unclear about the severity of Dan Hanjie¡¯s injuries, did not dare to dy, helping him out of the Qin Family home through the backdoor.
The living room suddenly emptied, leaving only a dumbfounded Jin Chenye behind. She can¡¯t just leave Dan Hanjie¡­ What about me? Xuan, I¡¯m also hurt, hurt in the ces you can¡¯t see¡­ ¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, wake up!¡± Qin Youxuan helped Dan Hanjie into the car, anxiously patting his ashen face but dared not touch his nose, worrying he had stopped breathing. ¡°Yao, what on earth is happening? Call an ambnce quick!¡± ¡°Miss Qin, don¡¯t worry, the doctor is already waiting at Yujing Vi. We will be there shortly.¡± Yao took the driver¡¯s seat, looking back at Dan Hanjie in the rear seat. Starting the car quickly, he drove away from the Qin family home. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As the car jolted, Dan Hanjie in the back seat grunted in pain. ¡°There¡¯s some noise, he¡¯s awake!¡± Qin Youxuan excitedly sat upright to check Dan Hanjie. As soon as she did, his body tilted and fell onto her, falling silent again. Yao drove fast in silence. For Qin Youxuan, everything else was forgotten. Her gaze kept switching between the fuel gauge and Dan Hanjie¡¯s chest. She wanted to open his shirt and check his wounds, but she was afraid. In her dilemma, the car was already nearing Yujing Vi. No one noticed in the tense quiet, the usually unmoving Dan Hanjie, his lips curled into a faint smile.
Breathing in herforting scent, he closed his eyes weakened, having pushed himself too far, and let himself drift into unconsciousness¡­ ¡­ In the vast bedroom. Dan Hanjiey silently on the bed, his enchanting face glowing like pristine porcin in the dim light, attracting one¡¯s attention.
His tranquil sleeping visage, exuding an unnameable softness. Like a child back in its mother¡¯s embrace, pure and harmless. His long and dense eyshes were like a doll¡¯s. Several times, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t resist tracing them with her fingers. Her hand was halfway there when she stopped. Moving her hand instead to his chest. In merely three days, there were now two knife wounds there. The doctor said that the wounds were dangerously close to his heart and if he did not recuperate properly, it couldplicate his condition. Yet he insisted on leaving, just to pick her up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I really don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on in your head¡­¡± He was always there when she was most helpless, shining into her gloomy life like a holy light. But in the end, he told her that it was only a world built on lies.
Chapter 372: 372 I Know You’re Awake Chapter 372: Chapter 372 I Know You¡¯re Awake He could scheme against anyone, leaving no trace.
If he had not admitted it himself, she would never have guessed that he had long found out that Meng Ziqi had plotted against Jin Lan, intending to hit a man when he¡¯s down, yet he still allowed Meng Ziqi to go unpunished. After Jin Lan becameatose, Diwu Zexuan appeared. Then there was their sudden marriage¡­ Dan Hanjie, could you tell me what are you nning this time? Qin Youxuany by the bedside, staring intently at the unconscious Dan Hanjie. She tried multiple times to muster the courage to leave, but upon seeing his vulnerable state, she just couldn¡¯t bring herself to move. Even death row prisoners have a chance to defend themselves, she would wait for him to wake up.
¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie may not wake up for the moment, would you like to go downstairs for a meal?¡± Yao asked respectfully as he quickly entered the room. ¡°No need, I don¡¯t want to eat anything.¡± Qin Youxuan responded indifferently. On seeing a small suitcase that Yao carried, her eyes widened in surprise. ¡°This is your suitcase, Miss Qin. I brought it back for you.¡± Yao put the suitcase down, ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I will take my leave.¡± Yao walked out. ¡°What¡¯s the situation outside?¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly asked, standing up from the chair. ¡°I mean, the media coverage.¡± She was in no way connected to the Qin Family now, and the exaggerated reports even made her feel guilty. ¡°Rest assured, Miss Qin. No one dares to challenge the Dan Group. The situation now is one-sided. As long as the media keeps whitewashing, public opinion will change. Now we just wait for someone from the Qin family toe forward and rify, and the storm coulde to an end.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What if the Qin family does not rify? Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips moved slightly, but no words came out.
¡°No matter what, just do your best, don¡¯t force yourself.¡± Qin Youxuan said, realising she had no right to ask Jin Chenye to do anything more for her. Qin Youxuan turned and looked at Dan Hanjie lying on the bed. When Hanjie heard her voice, his brows twitched, but his eyes remained closed. ¡°I shall leave now to handle matters.¡± Yao gave a respectful nod and left. Qin Youxuan walked over to Hanjie, adjusted his nket and ced his hand under it. Just as she was about to let go, her hand was grabbed. When she tried to pull away, her hand was grasped even tighter. Qin Youxuan thought he woke up. She instinctively looked up at him, only to see that his eyes were still tightly closed, showing no sign of waking up. ¡°Dan Hanjie, stop pretending. I know you¡¯re awake.¡± Qin Youxuan sat down by the bed, allowing him to hold her hand as she stared at him. She was staring at him until her eyes got sore, but he still didn¡¯t open his eyes. Was he really not awake?
Qin Youxuan looked at her hand that was held tightly, giving a silent sigh. ¡°Dan Hanjie, if you keep pretending, I will get really angry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her statement was met with silence. He really wasn¡¯t awake¡­ Why did she cover him with a nket? Curse her meddlesome hands. Her hand being held by him, Qin Youxuan was left with no choice but to lie next to him. Fearing to press onto his wounds, she maintained a distance and could only sleep on the edge of the bed, risking falling off if she turned over. Maintaining a stiff posture, she was even more tired by the time she woke up. ¡°Hmm¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan woke up groggily, yawning softly. Just as she was about to get up, she noticed that the hand holding hers was no longer there. Looking up in a daze, she found herself facing his deep, dark eyes.
So dark, so deep, as if they could drown a person¡­. Chapter 373: 373: I hope he dies in agony Chapter 373: Chapter 373: I hope he dies in agony ¡°Are you awake?¡±
Qin Youxuan stared for a few seconds before she stammered out the question. ¡°I¡¯ll call the doctor for you.¡± She was about to get up from the bed when her arm was grabbed. Unable to stop her movement in time, she pulled on Dan Hanjie¡¯s wound, causing him to let out a suppressed groan. She quickly froze in ce. ¡°How do you feel? Your wound must have reopened. Let go of my hand, I need to call the doctor for you.¡± Qin Youxuan looked at his pained expression, breaking out into a cold sweat in her anxiety. ¡°Aren¡¯t you angry anymore?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s thin lips moved. His voice was hoarsed and dry, reminiscent of coarse sand and gravel.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered just as he let go of her hand and tried to push himself up from the edge of the bed, using both arms to support himself. ¡°I can exin.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, you can¡¯t get up yet. Don¡¯t rush, we can talk about itter.¡± Qin Youxuan, not wanting to discuss the matter at this time, instinctively turned to call someone for help. ¡°Don¡¯t go.¡± He grabbed her hand again. This time, Qin Youxuan froze immediately, too scared to move. ¡°I¡¯m fine, just stay here with me.¡± His voice was deep and tired. His handsome face was pale without a touch of color, but held her hand tightly. As if fearing that once she left, she would nevere back. She must be crazy. Who is he? A king who controls the entire financial market and fears her leaving? ¡°I¡¯m just going to call the doctor.¡± Qin Youxuan weakly exined. ¡°Use the phone.¡± Dan Hanjie, still holding her hand, scanned the room with his gaze andnded on the cellphone.
¡°¡­¡± Was it really necessary to make such a fuss just for a short distance? ¡°If it¡¯s too much trouble, don¡¯t call them. I won¡¯t die.¡± Dan Hanjie nonchntly spoke, his gaze returning to the bed. While holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, he tightened his grip. Signaling her toe sit with him. His hoarse voice held a hint of vulnerability. She had never seen him looking so desperate, which left her feeling suffocated. The one who was tricked was her, and she should be the one who¡¯s upset, but in the end, she felt like the one who did wrong¡­ Qin Youxuan bit her lip, reaching over to the bedside table to grab her cellphone, and dialed the internal line for Yujing Vi, asking for a doctor toe up. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± There was a doctor on standby 24/7 in the vi. The moment she hung up the phone, a doctor came in with a medical kit in less than a minute. Qin Youxuan nodded and tried to move aside, but Dan Hanjie had been holding onto her hand the whole time. ¡°The doctor can¡¯t examine you properly if you act like this.¡± Qin Youxuan frowned.
¡°Then he is not skilled enough!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s narrowed and enchanting eyes shook the doctor who just entered. The doctor quickly nodded in agreement, ¡°Miss Qin doesn¡¯t need to move, it won¡¯t affect¡­ it really won¡¯t affect¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± If he doesn¡¯t want to live, why she should be worried for him? Let him be. Hopefully, the pain might kill him, then she would feel satisfied! Qin Youxuan fumed silently, turning her face away in a huff. She watched as the doctor opened his shirt to remove the bandages from his chest, holding her breath and cringing with every squeeze of his brows. Upon seeing Dan Hanjie¡¯s surprised gaze, she coldly turned her head away, refusing to look at him. In the short few minutes, her entire body had be soaked in sweat due to anxiety¡­ ¡°The wound is more visibly torn, but fortunately, there is no sign of infection. For the next few days, you will need to rely on painkillers to alleviate the pain. The wound must note into contact with water, and refrain from vigorous activities. After a few days, when the wound is more healed, you can stop the medication.¡± The doctor cautiously picked his words under Dan Hanjie¡¯s threatening re.
Chapter 374: 374: This is Called Sharing Weal and Woe Chapter 374: Chapter 374: This is Called Sharing Weal and Woe Seeing that there was no annoyance on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, she breathed a sigh of relief, quickly prepared the medicine, and left the room. ¡°I told you I¡¯m not going to die.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her hand, pulling Qin Youxuan to his side. His dark eyes were profound as they fixed on her. ¡°You might as well kill yourself then.¡± Qin Youxuan snapped irritably, yet her heart ached uncontrobly. She wanted to break free from his hold but feared hurting him. In the end, she meekly let him hold her hand. Her cheeks were puffed up in annoyance, making her look like a pouting frog. ¡°If I die, I¡¯m afraid no one will take care of you. I¡¯d be worried.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was calm but caused an inexplicable heartache. ¡°¡­¡± Who asked him to take care of her? She could take care of herself. Qin Youxuan turned her head, not wanting to look at him. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask?¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke, his dark eyes emanating a deep glow.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, then lowered her gaze and bit her lip, ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it when you¡¯re better. For the time being, I¡¯ll stay at Yujing Vi. You don¡¯t need to hold onto me all the time. I said I¡¯d stay, and I¡¯m not going anywhere.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Temporarily. Hetched onto the key word in her statement. Good, she was waiting for him to heal, so there was no chance for any deception, was there? ¡°Release me for now, so I can get you water for your medication.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t forcibly pull her hand away, but stared at him steadily. Until finally, Dan Hanjie let go. ¡°Tell me what you want to eatter. I¡¯ll instruct the kitchen to prepare it. You should be on a special diet at this time and eat nutritious food.¡± Qin Youxuan poured a ss of warm water and took the packet of painkillers the doctor had prescribed before returning to his bedside. ¡°You.¡± Dan Hanjie said sinctly. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I want to eat you. Is that possible?¡± Dan Hanjie repeated his request in a serious tone, his enchanting gaze scanned her pretty face, his throat bobbing for a moment. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan really wanted to throw a ss of water in his face. Even now, he had this on his mind. Eat, eat, eat, eat your head!
Qin Youxuan walked up to him and forcefully ced the pills in his palm, smiled sarcastically, ¡°Sorry, personal property, not for sale.¡± ¡°Feed me.¡± Dan Hanjie held out his hand and looked at her. ¡°¡­¡±
How do you feed someone a pill? Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyebrows knotted in confusion. Her lips pursed tightly. Dan Hanjie grabbed her hand, pushing the water bottle in her hand to her lips. Qin Youxuan instinctively took a sip. Just as she was about to swallow, he pressed his lips against hers. He transferred all the warm water from her mouth to his, and, under her astonished gaze, tossed the pill into his mouth and swallowed. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was dumbfounded. She forgot to put down the cup, just staring at him nkly. What just happened¡­ Where was his obsession with cleanliness? Dan Hanjie took the cup from her hand, calmly took another sip of water, and then held Qin Youxuan¡¯s head in his hand. This time, he transferred the water from his mouth into hers.
¡°It¡¯s so bitter¡­¡± Qin Youxuan pushed him away hard, her face crunching up, she scrubbed at her lips vigorously. Dan Hanjie smirked devilishly, ¡°This is called sharing weal and woe.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Knock, knock¨C¡± The door was knocked twice, and as Qin Youxuan turned around, she saw Yao standing by the door. ¡°Mr. Jie, Miss Qin, we just got news that Jin Chenye is holding a press conference to rify the previous rumors.¡± Chapter 375: 375: Is He Thinking Like a Villain? Chapter 375: Chapter 375: Is He Thinking Like a Viin? ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Startled, Qin Youxuan rose from the edge of the bed, knocking over a water cup. The water spilled onto her dress, soaking it. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Jin Chenye held a press conference, officially refuting previous rumors, acknowledging Miss Qin as the daughter of the Qin family.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He agreed. Why¡­ The fingers Qin Youxuan was leaning on the bedside table tightened, she had no idea how to respond. Water trails dripped down her thighs from the hem of her skirt, and she forgot to change her clothes, standing there dumbfounded. ¡°Your clothes are wet.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes narrowed at her dazed, little face. Annoyed, he reminded her.
His deep voice was filled with an inexplicable harshness. Jin Chenye, always trouble.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked down at her skirt and wrung it out. ¡°I¡¯ll go downstairs to change clothes first.¡± With that, Qin Youxuan hurried towards the door. Just a few steps out, she paused at the tug of Hanjie¡¯s hand, raising a quizzical brow at him. ¡°This is our room, where else do you n to change?¡± Dan Hanjie spoke through gritted teeth. Would she always act so absent-minded whenever Jin Chenye was involved? ¡°¡­¡± Startled, Qin Youxuan pointed at the suitcase by the door, stammered a response, ¡°I just need to get some clothes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Was he paranoid? Definitely not. Even a blind man could see that she still harbored feelings for that man. Dan Hanjie unhanded her, watching her daze off again as she carried her suitcase into the dressing room, not emerging for quite a while. His dark gaze grew heavier, radiating a sinister light. All night, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t say a word. After leaving the changing room, she constantly watched the news coverage on TV.
Again and again. asionally, she would stop only to ask the butler downstairs if any urgent newspapers had been rushed off the press. Once they were out, she would hug clusters of newspapers back to her room, reading them over and over again, as if she couldn¡¯t believe what her eyes had seen and could only express her shock in this way¡­ ¡°Enough! How many times will you read before you stop!¡±
Dan Hanjie pushed himself up and was about to get out of bed. ¡°¡­¡± Spotting his movements, the Qin Youxuan lying on the couch finally responded. She threw down the newspaper, scrambled off the couch, and in a second was beside his bed, ¡°You can¡¯t get up yet!¡± ¡°So you can continue to ignore me? Qin Youxuan, you only know how to give your spouse the cold shoulder?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She wasn¡¯t. It was just that Jin Chenye¡¯spromise had left her a bit unsettled. She had thought he would be obstinate to the end, refusing to agree to continue their sibling rtion. But¡­ Subconsciously, Qin Youxuan looked up at the piles of newspapers on the couch, her eyes glittering slightly. It seemed she owed Jin Chenye, even more¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, I don¡¯t want to argue with you. Are you hungry? I¡¯ll go down and ask the butler to make ate-night snack for you.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the time, turned around, and left.
Dan Hanjie watched her retreating figure, gripping the bed rail tightly, visible veins pulsating on the back of his hand. ¡­ For several days, Qin Youxuan did not mention the previous incident, focusing instead on Hanjie¡¯s health. When he was asleep, she sat quietly on the couch, reading ¡°Criminal Law¡±. When he was awake, she was by his side, just sitting, not speaking. Chapter 376: 376: Why Compare Eyelash length with a Man? Chapter 376: Chapter 376: Why Compare Eysh length with a Man? Whenever she really couldn¡¯t tolerate his provocation, she would retort, but anytime an argument seemed imminent, she always ended it abruptly. She ignored Dan Hanjie¡¯s offensivenguage. ¡°Miss Qin, the wheelchair is ready.¡± Outside the door, the butler politely knocked and his clear voice prated in. ¡°The sun is out today, and the doctor said you can¡¯t just stay in the room all the time. Let me wheel you out to catch some sunlight.¡± Qin Youxuan put down the chunky book in her hand and got up. She walked to the door, received the wheelchair from the butler, and when she returned, she saw the man¡¯s grim face. ¡°Qin Youxuan, I¡¯m not so disabled that I need a wheelchair!¡± The man put down the files in his hand, his displeased ck eyes scrutinizing the wheelchair in her hands, his face turning exceptionally sour. Nothing challenges a man¡¯s pride more than being treated as a cripple by his own woman. ¡°Well, why don¡¯t you just be a cripple, that way you¡¯ll be suitable for the wheelchair.¡± Qin Youxuan responded nonchntly, her gaze light. ¡°¡­¡± What nonsense was she talking? Why would he want to cripple himself just to suit a wheelchair?
No, she was angry¡­ It was his fault for injuring himself. ¡°You help me get up.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s face softened considerably, and he lifted his arm. Qin Youxuan stayed stationary, ¡°You¡¯re too heavy, I can¡¯t help you up, whether you want to sit or not¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, a strong armnded heavily on her shoulder, almost causing her to lose her bnce. Dan Hanjie, supporting himself by the edge of the bed, got up. The next second, he climbed off the bed. Most of his weight was on Qin Youxuan, almost pushing her over. ¡°¡­..¡± Qin Youxuan red fiercely at him, he did it on purpose. ¡°I¡¯ll refuse the wheelchair, but if it¡¯s you, kitten, I wouldn¡¯t mind.¡± ¡°¡­..¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression stiffened and a rush of blood headed straight to her brain. Damn it! You damn pervert trying to get intimate after just a few sentences! ¡­ The courtyard of Yujing Vi was enormous. The vast swimming pool sparkled, reflecting dazzling spots of light under the sun. Sitting leisurely on a lounge chair on the pavilion, Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face was slightly tilted, his eyes closed as he rested. In the gentle light, his face looked unimaginably beautiful.
His seductive eyeszily closed, his long eyshes drooping over his eyelids. Qin Youxuan once again couldn¡¯t help but want to reach out to see if they are false eyshes. Even hers aren¡¯t as long¡­ Qin Youxuan deted, yanked at her own eyshes, and pulled a few out identally due to her strength, causing her to tear up.
Why in the world was sheparing her eyshes with a man¡¯s?! His nose was tall, his lips were thin and sensual¡­ His open cor revealed a fantastic chest, if not for the bandages wrapped around it, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to hold back from pouncing on him. Qin Youxuan turned her head away, moving her vision towards the distance. During the cherry blossom season, a breeze would sprinkle the pink and white petals around like a rain of flowers. Many petals floated into the pool, creating various patterns on the water surface¡­. It was romantically beautiful¡­ Qin Youxuan instinctively turned her head to look at the man beside her, unexpectedly falling into his deep, ck eyes, and froze. His eyes were deep, very deep, as if they would engulf her¡­ For a long time, neither of them said anything. ¡°Aren¡¯t you thirsty? I¡¯ll go get you a ss of water.¡± Unable to handle his gaze any longer, Qin Youxuan got up from the chair and turned to walk away. ¡°Kitten¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep voice slowly rose, and his warm palm captured her wrist.
Chapter 377: 377: Is This Your Solution? Chapter 377: Chapter 377: Is This Your Solution? ¡°I¡¯m healed now.¡± He muttered, each word distinct and measured. With his wounds healed, she was free to express her thoughts, without further worry or restraint because of his injury. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body trembled, she stood still without turning around. ¡°The wounds just healed; the doctor said you still need rest¡­¡± ¡°So, once I ampletely healed, you can just leave, is that it? Is this your way of solving things?¡± Dan Hanjie growled, rising abruptly from the chair and yanking her toward him. ¡°I don¡¯t like exining, but since you want to hear, I am willing to exin until you¡¯re satisfied. Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t think you can use any excuses to get away from me!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s domineering deration and his firm tone of voice left Qin Youxuanpletely stunned. ¡°Dan Hanjie, can I return to the Qin Family for a while? Perhaps also meet Jin Chenye.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice was low, without much emotional fluctuation. ¡°This time he helped me, I owe him a thank you.¡±
¡°I am the one who did most of the work. Why haven¡¯t you thought about thanking me!¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her hand, gritting his teeth. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was speechless, her bones nearly crushed by his squeeze. Does such a violent man need a word of thanks? ¡°Did you find who posted the pictures? Was it Meng Ziqi?¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly asked, her cat-like eyes staring at him. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie hesitated for a second, taken aback by her sudden question. A glint of recognition shed in his eyes, and with a nd tone, he responded, ¡°No, he got away.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze. He got away¡­ She still wanted to find that person and ask him. He knew so much; did he know who her biological father was? Qin Mo only told her that her biological father was dead. But even he didn¡¯t know who her biological father really was. ¡°The past is the past. He was not important, why go after him?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were deep, his loose lips moving slightly as he stared intently at Qin Youxuan¡¯s face. Trying to read her. ¡°I don¡¯t want to pursue him. I just have a few questions to ask him. If we can¡¯t find him, so be it.¡± The atmosphere around Qin Youxuan seemed to rise at her words. She turned her head to look at him, puzzled. ¡°I will have people continue the search.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his hold on her hand, gently squeezing her soft fingers. ¡°What happened with your injury?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, she turned around, and her gazended on his chest.
¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie frowned as if he were pondering. ¡°You don¡¯t have to answer me if you don¡¯t want to, but don¡¯t lie again.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Damn it, he was already on her cklist. The previous issues had not been resolved yet, and now there was a new one. Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth furiously, ¡°I stabbed myself.¡± ¡°¡­What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s beautiful eyes widened like copper bells, looking at him incredulously. Why would he stab himself for no reason? Almost instinctively, Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand reached out,nding straight on his forehead. ¡°I don¡¯t have a fever!¡± Dan Hanjie was annoyed, biting his teeth. He grabbed her hand. ¡°¡­¡± Then why would he do that? Looking at his frustrated face, Qin Youxuan suddenly felt likeughing. ¡°Can¡¯t you tell me?¡± Qin Youxuan asked tentatively. ¡°The debt paid to the Bai Family, it¡¯s settled.¡± His response was rough, almost a growl. Finishing, he grasped Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand and started moving towards the room.
¡°Dan Hanjie, slow down. I can¡¯t keep up¡­¡± Chapter 378: 378: Very Silly, Very Naive...... Chapter 378: Chapter 378: Very Silly, Very Naive¡­¡­ Qin Youxuan was dragged along by him, Dan Hanjie was too strong, and she couldn¡¯t get away. Her legs weren¡¯t as long as his, so she could only force herself to jog after him. She kept reying his words in her head. Debt to the Bai family was paid¡­.. What did that mean? ¡°Bang ¡ª¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie kicked open the bedroom door and pulled Qin Youxuan in front of a cab. He opened a drawer. He pulled out a box. He opened the box. A receipt, a guarantee letter, two bottles of medicine, and other assorted items¡­ ¡°¡­ Dan Hanjie, you just said you exchanged the life owed to the Bai family, what do you mean? Where¡¯s Bai Wei? Has she returned to the U.S.?¡±
Qin Youxuan nced at the contents of the box but moved the topic back to him. ¡°Not yet, I had her locked up.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s words were nonchnt, but a deep understanding shed across his ck eyes. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Because she touched someone she shouldn¡¯t have. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were devilishly charming as he pulled Qin Youxuan into his arms, his chin resting on her shoulder. ¡°I began investigating Meng Ziqi after you fell into trouble. This is a bank document from her purchasing illegal drugs from Thand. Diwu Zexuan was not my arrangement, I never thought about him saving Jin Lan. He found out about our rtionship and wanted to meet you, so he came back to the country. Saving Jin Lan was just a by-the-way, as for the case, you forgot, you did not allow me to intervene, wanting Jin Lan to face legal prosecution.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was indifferent, exining everything clearly, word by word. ¡°¡­¡± No wonder, the first time she met Diwu Zexuan she thought he was strange, always hinting at topics she didn¡¯t understand. At that time, she thought Diwu Zexuan was sick, but now it seems that she was just slow in understanding. So naive, so silly¡­ ¡°You didn¡¯t let me interfere in Jin Lan¡¯s trial because you deemed Jin Lan the murderer, and you believed thew would punish her. But you knew she wasn¡¯t, yet you never thought to tell me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Meng Ziqi wanted to kill me, yet you allowed her to be free. Haven¡¯t you thought, if she could do it once, she could do it twice, or even more¡­ this time I¡¯m alive because I was lucky, but I can¡¯t be lucky every time.¡± Qin Youxuan stepped back and tried to break free from his embrace, but Dan Hanjie held on. ¡°She wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tone became sombre, his eyes darkened, ¡°I have people watching her around the clock, I won¡¯t give her a chance to hurt you again.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan was silent for a few seconds before lifting her head, ¡°Why don¡¯t you let her face thew, wouldn¡¯t it be better for her to go to prison?¡± Did he have any reason to protect Meng Ziqi? ¡°My worries, you will never understand.¡± Dan Hanjie slowly released his grip, his fingers caressing her delicate face, his eyes full of understanding. ¡°¡­¡±
Again, if he didn¡¯t say, she would never know. Qin Youxuan turned her head and looked at the contents of the box. She picked up one of the medicine bottles, ¡°Is this the medicine Meng Ziqi bought from Thand?¡± ¡°No.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, ¡°This was what Diwu Zexuan left behind, an emergency backup, we don¡¯t need to use it now.¡± Dan Hanjie stopped her hand, ced the medicine bottle back into the box and closed it. He slid the cab drawer back in ce. ¡°Still mad?¡± Dan Hanjie embraced her from behind, noticing that Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t spoken for a while, he straightened her body, leaning down to kiss her lips. Chapter 379: 379: The hint you gave is too obvious Chapter 379: Chapter 379: The hint you gave is too obvious ¡°Don¡¯t do this¡­¡± Just three sentences, and you¡¯re trying to distract me with a kiss. Qin Youxuan pushed his face away and stepped back. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re so capable, I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m like a childish kid in your eyes, who can be toyed with at will, I¡¯m scared¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with sadness. ¡°Let me think by myself.¡± ¡°Are you still thinking of leaving?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, and the pressure in the room dropped instantly. ¡°Where do you want to go? America? To do that damn research project!¡± ¡°¡­How did you know?¡± Qin Youxuan looked up, surprised.
¡°Three months, Qin Youxuan, your hints were too obvious.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes dimmed, his hands involuntarily tightened on her shoulders. ¡°¡­¡± He knew everything, even though she¡¯d said nothing. She didn¡¯t measure up to even a fraction of him¡­ With such a gap, would we really suit each other? Qin Youxuan stepped back, scared, ¡°Are you investigating me?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Dan Hanjie confessed, ¡°Otherwise, when were you nning to tell me that you¡¯ve been considering leaving me for quite some time, hmm?¡± His gaze was heavy, heavy enough to frighten people. ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to know why I¡¯m keeping Meng Ziqi? I¡¯ll tell you, it¡¯s because having her around adds one more obstacle between you and Jin Chenye. A woman¡¯s jealousy can boost her fighting spirit by a hundred times.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I allowed Diwu Zexuan to treat Jin Lan for the same reason, are you satisfied?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to say anything? Are you scared of me?¡± Dan Hanjie pressed step by step until Qin Youxuan had no room to retreat. She leaned against the wall with wide eyes staring at him. Dan Hanjie punched the wall beside her, his body almost pressing hers, ¡°Qin Youxuan, I¡¯ve told you before, once you enter my world, you can¡¯t get out.¡± ¡°Jin Chenye and I are over¡­¡± ¡°But he likes you!¡± Dan Hanjie roared softly, his eyes bing hot, ¡°Being over is your own thinking. Can you guarantee that there isn¡¯t a shadow of him in your heart? That you won¡¯t be touched by his little favors and end up reading the newspaper for an entire day? Hm?¡± ¡°¡­¡± She was simply shocked by Jin Chenye¡¯s actions.
But he allowed a murderer to stay by her side because of such baseless ideas? Even trying to hinder any possibility between her and Jin Chenye by bringing Jin Lan, who was in a vegetative state into the y¡­ At that time he knew how much she hated Jin Lan, yet he nonchntly took her to see a trial with a known oue¡­ Tears slid down her cheeks.
Qin Youxuan looked fearfully at the man in front of her, ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re really scary¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her words pierced his heart, causing a wave of intense pain. His maniptions are indeed what made him scary. ¡°Unfortunately, you can only stay with this scary man.¡± Dan Hanjie graciously stepped back, looking down at Qin Youxuan who was stunned. He watched as she slid down the wall to sit on the floor. Her lifeless eyes lost their sparkle as she stared nkly at nothing. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hands clenched into fists, the veins on his hands bulging as he restrained himself from helping her up. ¡°Knock knock¨C¡± Suddenly the room door was knocked. The respectful voice of Yao came from outside, ¡°Mr. Jie, something has happened to Meng Ziqi.¡± ¡­ PS: Ten chapters are done. Yaoyao¡¯s QQ: 2834591324, group number: 318375685
Chapter 380: 380: Inextricably Linked with Jin Chenye Chapter 380: Chapter 380: Inextricably Linked with Jin Chenye ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at him in shock. Dan Hanjie gave her a faint look, took a step back, and said, ¡°Aren¡¯t you getting up?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, not wanting to pay him any mind, but her strong curiositypelled her to get up from the ground. Just as she steadied herself and wiped the tears from her face, Yao pushed the door open and walked in. He bowed respectfully. ¡°Miss Meng Ziqi of the Meng family was caught by the media, drunk in a nightclub mingling with men. The photos are very explicit, exposing all that should be exposed. They have already been published in major newspapers,pletely ruining Meng Ziqi¡¯s reputation.¡± As Yao spoke, he handed forward the newspaper in his hand. Before Dan Hanjie could reach for it, Qin Youxuan quickly snatched it from him.
She opened the newspaper in disbelief and was taken aback by therge headline photo. Photos pieced together on the same page, creating a strong visual shock, rushed into her eyes. At the crowded bar counter, a few men were brazenly exploring Meng Ziqi¡¯s chest¡­ Another photo shifted to a hotel room, with several men gathered around the bed, and Meng Ziqi, stark naked, lying on it¡­ And one more in the hotel¡¯s bathroom¡­ Although the key parts of the photos in the newspapers were pixted, just by the extent of it, it was clear that Meng Ziqi¡¯s reputation waspletely destroyed. ¡°How could this happen¡­¡± ¡°Impossible, Meng Ziqi, with her notable identity as Miss Meng, always acts superior, she wouldn¡¯t go behind Jin Chenye¡¯s back with other men¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, quickly turning her head to look at Dan Hanjie who was beside her. Did he make this happen? Otherwise, it would be too much of a coincidence. They were just discussing Meng Ziqi and right away, something happened to her. ¡°It¡¯s not me. If I had done it, she wouldn¡¯t have survived.¡± Dan Hanjie, catching her suspicious nce, curled his lips in sarcasm. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Miss Qin, this has nothing to do with Mr. Jie. However, there is one person who is quite suspicious.¡± Yao calmly broke the silence, meeting Qin Youxuan¡¯s curious gaze and slowly saying, ¡°Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± Qin Youxuan denied it instinctively, leaning back against the couch, shaking her head forcefully, ¡°He wouldn¡¯t do such a thing.¡± Releasing these provocative photos would ruin Meng Ziqi¡¯s life. For a woman like Meng Ziqi, who is proud of her noble birth and has always regarded her background as her pride, nothing could be more devastating than this. Now with this news, not only would Jin Lan no longer agree to her being with Jin Chenye, but other high society bachelors wouldn¡¯t consider her either.
She didn¡¯t believe that Jin Chenye, a man so gentle and modest, could do such a thing. ¡°Don¡¯t believe?¡± Dan Hanjie curled his lips coldly, catching her hand, outright lifting the newspaper in her hand, nced at it sideways, ¡°He couldn¡¯t possibly do such a thing, using such lowly means, only a horrible person like me could do it, right?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
¡°Very good, Qin Youxuan, well done!¡± Dan Hanjie let go of her hand, his bewitching eyes filled with coldness. ¡°Miss Qin,st night someone saw Meng Ziqi leaving the Qin family in a state of distress before going to the bar to get drunk. It wouldn¡¯t have been a big deal, but unfortunately, she met some troublemakers, and ended up in the hotel¡­¡± Yao¡¯s words were subtle, but the implication was clear. Meng Ziqi was upset when she left the Qin family to drown her sorrows, even if Jin Chenye didn¡¯t orchestrate it, it was still rted to him. Chapter 381: 381: Qin Youxuan, Are You a Pig? Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Qin Youxuan, Are You a Pig? ¡°That can only be a coincidence, he has no reason to do so¡­¡± ¡°To hell with no reason.¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted her, stepped closer, backing Qin Youxuan into the edge of the sofa. She nervously grabbed the sofa cushion and looked up at him. ¡°Meng Ziqi devised a n to kill someone indirectly, using Jin Lan as her weapon. Jin Lan ended up in a vegetative state. If it wasn¡¯t for Diwu Zexuan¡¯s lucky appearance, he would still be a living dead. You say there¡¯s no reason¡­ Qin Youxuan, are you a fool!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was shocked by his yelling, she muttered in response, ¡°He could send Meng Ziqi to jail¡­¡± Instead of resorting to this despicable method and ruining Meng Ziqi. This was very different from the Jin Chenye she knew¡­ ¡°Since Jin Chenye returned to the country and took over Qin Group, to when Jin Lan was acquitted of murder, do you know how much effort the Meng family has put into this behind the scenes?¡± Dan Hanjie scoffed. ¡°If Jin Chenye really wanted to sue Meng Ziqi, it¡¯s been so long that, even without considering whether Meng Ziqi would be found guilty under the Meng family¡¯s influence, Jin Chenye would be the first to be criticized by the media, turning into a thankless wretch.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
¡°Instead of wasting time and facing the me, he might as well choose this simple and crude method, where all public opinions would turn towards Meng Ziqi. Instances of sexual misconduct under the influence of alcohol happen almost every day. The Meng family would simply chalk it up to Meng Ziqi¡¯s indiscretions, there would be nowhere to start an investigation.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan struggled to swallow her saliva, unable to utter a word in response. ¡°So, are you dumbfounded? Realized that the good man in your vision is actually full of darkness and mean-spiritedness deep down, how does that feel?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯srge hand cupped her small chin, staring at the shock in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, aplex gleam flickering in the depths of his eyes. He leaned in and lightly kissed her cheek. Qin Youxuan subconsciously tried to push him away, but remembering his chest wound, she froze. She nced sideways and noticed that Yao had left the room. In the silent room, the pressure spread rapidly, leaving only the two of them behind¡­ ¡°¡­ I¡¯m hungry.¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, coldly turned her head away, and looked out the window. After saying that, she pushed his arm again, trying to get up from the sofa. He pressed down on her body and she couldn¡¯t move. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, staring at her steadily. He propped himself up to see her quickly wriggle out from under him. Her resistance implied he was a snarling beast. ¡°Huff¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan rushed out of the room and into the yard. She took a massive sigh of relief. She looked skyward.
The weather was unusually clear, the sky was cloudless. The sun was lovely, the brilliant light illuminating the earth. Looked at from anywhere, it was extraordinarily lovely. Why did she feel so suffocated on such a beautiful day¡­
Qin Youxuan took out her phone, staring at the number listed in her contacts. Several times, her finger hovered over Jin Chenye¡¯s number, hesitated for a moment, then moved away. What to say if she called? Ask him if the pictures of Meng Ziqi that were exposed were done by him¡­ Or ask him how he felt about the reports? After all, she was the woman he was rumored to marry. Jin Chenye¡¯s situation probably wasn¡¯t much better right now. No matter how she asked, it didn¡¯t feel right. Qin Youxuan bit her lip, the image of Dan Hanjie¡¯s displeased dark eyes inexplicably shed before her eyes. Subconsciously, she put her phone back in her pocket. She turned around and walked back into the living room. Chapter 382: 382: Why Did You Steal My Clothes? Chapter 382: Chapter 382: Why Did You Steal My Clothes? On the third floor balcony, a tall figure leaned against the side door, his shining eyes following her every move. When he saw her put her phone back in her pocket, his furrowed brows gradually eased. Hands in his pockets, he turned and went downstairs. He was also hungry. ¡­ It was a cold war, an unprecedented tense atmosphere. For two straight days, Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t said a word to Dan Hanjie. Eat when needed, sleep when required. Several times when she tried to leave, she was stopped by the guards. She was imprisoned. This was the problem Qin Youxuan began to realize sharply.
¡°I will only go out for an hour, I wille back in an hour,¡± Qin Youxuan tried to get a pass from the guard. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has instructed that without his permission, you cannot leave Yujing Vi, especially alone.¡± The guard replied cautiously with a nervous look. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°If Miss Qin wants to go out, she can ask Mr. Jie to call the duty room, so as not to make it difficult for us subordinates¡­¡± Seeing that Qin Youxuan was not leaving, the guard¡¯s face contorted into a bitter gourd expression. ¡°¡­I understand.¡± Qin Youxuan clenched the hand on the hem of her skirt, gritted her teeth and turned away. Feeling angry, she stormed upstairs and pushed open the bedroom door. ¡°Dan Hanjie, by what right do you¡­¡± Her words were abruptly cut off. Qin Youxuan watched the man in front of her packing, and she couldn¡¯t recover her senses for a while. Was he going on a business trip? What was he packing? Moreover, he was packing her clothes¡­ His tall figure stood in front of the closet as if he was thinking about what to bring. asionally, he picked something up from the wardrobe and threw it aside, presumably after a lot of contemtion already. The suitcase she had brought from the Qin family had just been emptied, and now he had thrown it away full again, with so many clothes they couldn¡¯t all fit, spilling onto the floor. His flirtatious eyes caught sight of the figure entering the bedroom, his gaze briefly faltered, but he quickly returned to normal. ¡°What are you doing stealing my clothes?¡± Qin Youxuan walked up, snatched her skirt from his hand, and shoved it back into the wardrobe. She turned around and red at him. ¡°Finally talking to me?¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened and looked away. ¡°I¡¯m packing for you. We¡¯re going abroad in a while.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were deep, his long fingers pushing her loose hair back behind her ear as if he couldn¡¯t see her resistance. ¡°Where are you taking me?¡± Qin Youxuan asked in surprise, forgetting about the cold war. She quickly turned her head, and her cheek brushed against his soft fingertips and paused.
Dan Hanjie¡¯s fingers gently moved up her face, his sexy thin lips curved in a smirk, ¡°For our honeymoon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been married for quite a while now. It¡¯s time to go on a honeymoon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¨C In the vast private airport, Qin Youxuan still hadn¡¯t recovered from her shock, surrounded by the convoy of cars escorting them. Her eyes blinked several times, constantly staring at the man beside her. Has he gone mad? Such a huge convoy for a honeymoon¡­ He clearly knows that all she wants to do now is leave¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve brought a lot of people this time, so you don¡¯t have to worry about encountering danger likest time.¡± Dan Hanjie noticed her gaze, casually lifted his eyes, nced at her out of the corner of his eye, and reached out to grab her hand resting on her knee. ¡°¡­¡± Isn¡¯t it just to prevent her from escaping? Why pretend to appear so magnanimous.
Qin Youxuan withdrew her hand, turned around, and looked out the car window. Not far away, a shy sports car was crossing the security line and racing towards them recklessly. Chapter 383: 383: Refusing to Communicate with Him Chapter 383: Chapter 383: Refusing to Communicate with Him The person in the car extended their hand from the driver¡¯s seat, waving frantically, yelling with a look of terror, ¡°Make way! Make¡­!¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡± The sports car made a sudden halt, flipping onto its side, with half its wheels spinning wildly in the air. ¡°Pah¡ª¡± A head popped out of the driver¡¯s seat, spitting out a mouthful of dust with great force. Within moments, Jiang Jinchen crawled out smoothly, peaking half of his body out from the driver¡¯s seat. Standing in front of his beloved car, he mourned for three seconds before heading towards Dan Hanjie and Qin Youxuan not far away. ¡°Hey, how can you be so unsympathetic, seeing a car ident and not even getting out to console?¡± Jiang Jinchen walked up to the ck SUV, reaching out to tap on the window. He looked utterly displeased. His handsome face was a patchwork of blue and purple, even his white shirt had turned a bunch of colors. The cor and sleeves were noticeably torn, clearly indicating that he had just been in a fight, and lost.
What a wimp. After sizing him up, Qin Youxuan turned to look at Dan Hanjie. She noticed that he also wore an indifferent expression, as if he hadn¡¯t noticed the person outside the car window. Only after Jiang Jinchen tapped on the window nearly ten times, did Hanjiezily extend his hand and lower the window. ¡°You had better have a good reason for being here, otherwise, I will have someone throw you out.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was very deep, carrying a hint of impatience. His wicked eyes nced at the private ne being inspected in the distance. ¡°I was escaping after injuring a bodyguard. Jie, can you bear to abandon me?¡± Jiang Jinchen was taken aback, quickly retorting. His charming face betrayed a sense of wrongful abandonment¡­ These two grown men¡­this scene¡­ Pfft¡ª Qin Youxuan almost couldn¡¯t hold back herughter, she tried to stifle it, and turned her head away. Looking in the direction where Jiang Jinchen¡¯s sports car hade from, she indeed saw a group of men in ck uniforms peeking around the entrance of the private airport, as if hesitating to charge in. ¡°It seems like you¡¯ve been discovered.¡± Qin Youxuan kindly pointed out the direction of that group of people to Jiang Jinchen. ¡°Jie, I¡¯ve been discovered, save me!¡± He couldn¡¯t survive a month without booze or girls! As soon as Jiang Jinchen discovered that the bodyguards were nning to charge into the airport, he didn¡¯t wait for Hanjie to speak and reached into the open car window, opened the door, and squeezed in. ¡°Drive! Drive! Quick, is the ne ready to take off? Give me a lift! I promise I won¡¯t disturb your alone time!¡± ¡°No!¡± ¡°Alright then!¡±
Two discordant voices rang out at the same time. Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, and he nced sideways at Qin Youxuan who had agreed. ¡°He¡¯s quite pitiful, isn¡¯t he? He¡¯s your friend; don¡¯t you want to help him?¡± Qin Youxuan shrugged at Jiang Jinchen, then spread her hands in a ¡®well, if you don¡¯t want to help him, so be it¡¯ gesture. Turning her petite body around, she looked out the window again.
Refusing tomunicate with him. If he had proposed a honeymoon previously, Qin Youxuan might have been thrilled, but now¡­ Bing husband and wife was already strange enough when both parties had different intentions; she didn¡¯t know how to face Dan Hanjie on a honeymoon trip. It was better with an additional person; she needed some space to understand things clearly. ¡°Jie, didn¡¯t you hear it? Even my cousin has agreed, so what excuse do you have to object? You won¡¯t really abandon me when I¡¯m in danger, right? After all, I was only¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly growled, cutting off Jiang Jinchen¡¯s words that were on the verge of slipping out. His enchanting gaze fell upon Jiang Jinchen, immediately silencing him. Jiang made a zipping motion across his lips. Chapter 384: 384: Show off Love, Break up Fast Chapter 384: Chapter 384: Show off Love, Break up Fast ¡°Start the car, notify the crew, we¡¯re adding one more person.¡± Dan Hanjie said, his voice cooled and distant. Hearing this, Jiang Jinchen, who had been on tenterhooks, finally breathed a sigh of relief, copsing onto the car seat, taking up most of the space. The party of two had now be a party of three. Two men, one woman. How strange this scene was¡­ The airnended on a small ind in arge ocean, as soon as they disembarked the ne, the sea breeze nearly swept them off their feet. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to fix her dishevelled hair, Dan Hanjie pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly. Concerned about his injured chest, Qin Youxuan did not dare to struggle too much, and allowed him to hold her. With the bodyguards¡¯ escort, they got into the car. ¡°Showing off your love affair, just wait till you break up!¡± Jiang Jinchen was left behind,pletely ignored.
Even the chauffeur almost forgot him, nearly driving off without him. He red at the two people huddled together in the car, cursing nonstop under his breath. It was outrageous! Didn¡¯t they consider the feelings of single guys?! If it wasn¡¯t for his confinement, would the charming and loved-by-all Mr. Jiang Jinchen be reduced to envying others? After getting into the car, Dan Hanjie kept making phone calls. Forced to curl up in his arms, Qin Youxuan fell asleep to the rhythm of his voice. When Dan Hanjie ended the call and lowered his gaze, he saw her serene sleeping face. He paused, handed his phone to his assistant quietly, adjusted her position with his other hand, to make her sleep morefortable. ¡°Jie, I want to tell you¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie shot a cold nce at the rambling Jiang Jinchen, then looked down again at Qin Youxuan, who was still peacefully resting on his chest. His gaze softened unconsciously. His slender finger had, gently stroked her cheek. He couldn¡¯t remember how many days they had been cold-shouldering each other. It felt like those days passed incredibly slow. Every day, she was active in his sight, yet it felt like there was a barrier between them with no interaction at all. If he were not driven to the edge of madness, he would not have thought to abandon his entirepany and bring her out here. ¡°¡­¡± Irritated by his sudden outburst, Jiang Jinchen rubbed his head and turned his face away in pride. The car quickly stopped in front of a row of connected vis. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve arrived.¡±
¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie hummed in response, ncing out of the car door. The brightly lit vi was already prepared to wee its owner. Gently lifting Qin Youxuan, feeling the wound on his chest being pulled, Dan Hanjie frowned, but quickly returned to normal.
As if nothing was wrong, he carried her out of the car. ncing at the vi section, he pointed to the farthest one, looking toward Jiang Jinchen, ¡°You¡¯re living there, leave by tomorrow.¡± ¡°Why? They have so many rooms avable here. I¡¯m afraid of the dark, I want to stay with you¡­¡± ¡°I can notify the Jiang family to pick you up right now if you prefer, you choose, let me know when you¡¯ve decided.¡± Dan Hanjie stood tall, his mischievous eyes glowed with a cold light. Jiang Jinchen¡¯s body shuddered, he quickly waved his hands, ¡°I was just joking. Who am I? The handsome and dashing Mr. Jiang Jinchen, a full-grown man, how could I be afraid of the dark? I¡¯ll go over there now. You¡¯re injured, remember to be careful when you sleep!¡± Having said that, Jiang Jinchen took off running. He disappeared quickly under Dan Hanjie¡¯s murderous gaze. Dan Hanjie narrowed his satisfied eyes, held the girl in his arms tighter, and stepped into the vi. Chapter 385: 385: Save on Three Meals a Day Chapter 385: Chapter 385: Save on Three Meals a Day Qin Youxuan was awakened by the loud cries of seagulls. Groggily opening her eyes, she found herself alone and abruptly jumped up from the unfamiliar bed. Barefoot, she climbed out of bed and ran to the balcony. The bright sunshine illuminated the balcony, outside the window was an expanse of azure sea, with waves undting on the surface. Countless seagulls were foraging, asionallynding on the nearby beach, their constant chatter filling the air. The sea breeze stirred the waves, bringing a salty taste to her lips¡­ The sacred magic of nature quickly calmed her mind. Qin Youxuan gripped the balcony railing tightly, half-closing her eyes, and leaned out to enjoy a rare moment of tranquility. ¡°You¡¯re awake.¡± A sudden deep, enchanting voice from behind caused her body to stiffen.
The next moment, a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist, crossing over her body to link in front of her. Dan Hanjie¡¯s sturdy figure pressed against her, she could even feel the warmth of his chest through his shirt, transferring onto her. Feeling unsettled, Qin Youxuan attempted to turn around. As if in response, Dan Hanjie tensed his hold, preventing her from moving. ¡°Do you like it here?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes lingered on the distant scenery as he finally spoke. ¡°I do, it¡¯s beautiful here. Do youe here often?¡± Qin Youxuan squinted her radiant eyes, following his gaze. Every bit of the view she took in delighted her. In a ce like this, all troubles seemed to recede. If you allowed yourself to rxpletely, you could touch upon your truest self. She loved it. ¡°We cane often if you like.¡± Hearing her response, Dan Hanjie formed a pleased smile. As long as she was happy, frequent visits wouldn¡¯t matter. After taking in the view for a while, Dan Hanjie suddenly lifted her across his arms and returned to the room. The floor-to-ceiling window was quickly closed, and the curtains drawn tight. Before Qin Youxuan could react, he was already on top of her. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°This is our honeymoon.¡± Facing Qin Youxuan¡¯s resisting gaze, Dan Hanjie paused briefly. His voice was low andden with restraint. ¡°I¡¯ve held back for a long time.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Under his assertive demeanor, all of Qin Youxuan¡¯s protests were in vain. In a daze, Dan Hanjie ced a pillow under her hips.
Qin Youxuan stiffened up, her hazy consciousness suddenly bing clear. Dumbfounded, she looked at his perfect profile. She remembered reading in a book that doing this improves fertility rates¡­ He was so eager to have a child¡­
Why? Her mind was in a jumble. Before she could work it out, everything went ck. The next time she woke up, it was already evening. Just like that, her first day of the honeymoon passed. Moving her body, she felt like she was falling apart¡­ Dan Hanjie was gone again. Qin Youxuan looked around but couldn¡¯t find him anywhere. By the time she changed her clothes and left the room, she realized that the vi was huge. She found her way to the living room, where she saw Jiang Jinchen hunched over, eating hot noodles from a bowl. He looked pitiful, squatting on the couch like a little dog abandoned by its owner. Upon noticing her, his long, peach blossom-shaped eyes narrowed. He suddenly let out augh, ¡°Cousin, you woke up earlier than I expected. You¡¯re just in time for dinner. I thought you guys were nning to skip all three meals today!¡± ¡°¡­¡± At his words, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face instantly turned as red as a tomato. ¡°Um, um¡­¡±
The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 386: 386: The Ultimate Love Chapter 386: Chapter 386: The Ultimate Love ¡°Howe you are here for dinner? Where is Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan awkwardly changed the topic, her gaze not daring to meet Jiang Jinchen¡¯s directly. Jiang Jinchen called her cousin, which made Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flicker. This was also because of Dan Hanjie. She knew herself well. ¡°Here, ask the butler if he won¡¯t tell you. I asked him, but he didn¡¯t tell me.¡± Upon hearing her words, Jiang Jinchen, holding his chopsticks, pointed to the butler standing at the vi¡¯s entrance, his face reflecting disgruntlement after being mistreated. ¡°¡­¡± Following his gaze, Qin Youxuan saw a middle-aged man greeting her respectfully, and she responded with a small smile. ¡°Would you need me to prepare dinner for Miss Qin? Mr. Jie might be back a littleter.¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s smile, the butler respectfully bowed, anticipating her question, and exined before she could ask. ¡°Don¡¯t you know where he went either?¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie never reports his whereabouts to his servants.¡± ¡°¡­¡± These words sounded familiar. They were Yao¡¯s mantra ¨C it seemed the butler of this vi had alsoe to adopt it. Qin Youxuan curled her lips, pointing at the bowl of noodles in Jiang Jinchen¡¯s hand, ¡°You can also make me a bowl of noodles.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding! You are so frugal! I was hoping you¡¯d show your culinary skills and let me have a good meal.¡± Jiang Jinchen shook his head in disappointment. On his handsome face, there was a clearly visible bruise that had not been treated. After one night, his face seemed to have swelled up more, but there didn¡¯t seem to be a hospital nearby. Considering how much Jiang Jinchen cherished his face, it was no wonder his mood was sour. Having found the reason, Qin Youxuan shrugged him off and started eating her noodles without a care. She had not eaten all day and was truly famished. Bowl in hand, without paying attention to Jiang Jinchen who was trying to strike up a conversation, she walked directly to the kitchen. ¡°What is this ce?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at the humble butler, the corner of her mouth lifting into a slight smile. A simple smile that lit up her entire being, the butler was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned his head away, took a step back, and bowed respectfully. ¡°Miss Qin, this is a private ind near the Pacific ocean. It is part of the area developed by the Dan Group,ter bought by Mr. Jie. He named it Extreme Love Ind.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Extreme Love Ind, a ce for extreme love? Such a romantic name, it didn¡¯t seem like something he woulde up with. ¡°Is this a tourist ind?¡± ¡°No, this is a private ind, not open to the public, with no native inhabitants. The vis here are the only residences on the ind. Besides some necessary facilities, most parts of this ind are still undeveloped. Therefore, Miss Qin, whenever you go out, be sure to have someone apany you to avoid getting lost.¡± ¡°Can I go out?¡± Qin Youxuan picked up on the key point in the butler¡¯s words and asked excitedly. ¡°Of course, Mr. Jie has not restricted Miss Qin¡¯s freedom. He has just instructed that someone must apany you to avoid any idents.¡± the butler answered respectfully. Afraid she might get into danger¡­ Wasn¡¯t it to prevent her from escaping? ¡°Is there a hospital or a pharmacy on this ind?¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, her fingers slightly fidgeting with anxiety. ¡°Is Miss Qin feeling unwell?¡± The butler paused, lifting his head. ¡°No, just asking out of curiosity. You mentioned that many parts of the ind are still undeveloped; cases of idents like tripping might ur. In case one gets injured, isn¡¯t there a pharmacy nearby?¡± Chapter 387: 387: Why are you following me? Chapter 387: Chapter 387: Why are you following me? Qin Youxuan maintained her calm, exchanging gaze with the butler with an air of casual conversation. ¡°There¡¯s no pharmacy, but there¡¯s a hospital on the ind, near the airport. There¡¯s someone on duty there every day to handle emergency situations on the ind.¡± The housekeeper, without any guard, rified in detail what Youxuan wanted to know. ¡°I see, thank you.¡± Youxuan¡¯s palm was slick with nervous sweat as she gave a small smile and turned to leave. As she stepped into the yard, she realized that all the vis here had sea views. In front of the house, the boundless sea stretched out¡­ ¡°Whooosh¡­¡± A wave rushed in, stirring up sprays of water into the air that bloomed like silver flowers¡­ The sight was breathtakingly beautiful. On the golden sandy beach near the sea, footprints of birds on the beach were washed away as the waves continuallypped and receded. ¡°Want to get out of here? Why not have somepany? I¡¯m bored at the vi too. Let¡¯s go together?¡± Jiang Jinchen had somehow crept up beside her without her noticing, and pped her on the shoulder, startling her. ¡°With such a small heart, how can you handle Jie?¡± ¡°I remember you were ordered to leave here today. Why haven¡¯t you gone?¡± At these words, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, evading his topic of conversation. ¡°Old man is probably searching for me everywhere at the moment. I don¡¯t want to die, so I¡¯ll just hide here. This is Dan Family¡¯s territory, the old man wouldn¡¯t dare to random move. I¡¯m very safe.¡± Jiang Jinchen expressed his satisfaction. Trying to genuinely incarcerate him for a month is worse than asking for his life. The old man is too cruel. ¡°So, you want to go out? Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go together!¡± Jiang Jinchen put an arm around her shoulder and started walking her out. ¡°Let go!¡± Qin Youxuan was shocked and knocked off his arm and gave him a stare. Jiang Jinchen gave her an innocent look and said, ¡°Miss Qin, you and I are not just in name but also in kinship. Are you being too cautious of me?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t consider a peacock that gets excited at the sight of any woman as my brother.¡± Thanks to Yanan, Qin¡¯s impression about Jiang had crashed. She dropped the disdainful remark and left. As soon as she left the gate, bodyguards immediately began to tail her. She needed to figure out a way to ditch these bodyguards. Noticing a shadow out of the corner of her eye, she paused and turned around. ¡°Why are you still following me?¡± Behind her, Jiang Jinchen sauntered with his hands in his pockets. He didn¡¯t rush to catch up. He just trailed her leisurely. ¡°Yo, am I not allowed to walk on this road?¡± brushing off her concern, he caught up to her and began walking beside her. ¡°¡­¡± What a pest. Qin Youxuan gave him a re and turned, intending to go in a different direction, only to find out that there was only one road leading out of the vi area. Was Jiang Jinchen purposefully following her? ¡°Tsk, tsk, you are too suspicious. Would I, Jiang Jinchen, tail someone who can¡¯t stand me?¡± The words had barely left his mouth when he made a move to put his arm around Qin Youxuan again, but stopped under her re. He stopped quite embarrassed, ¡°Fine, fine, I won¡¯t touch you! Such a grouch!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s your first time here, right? I also heard you asking the butler about the hospital, etc. You¡¯re so afraid of death you might as well follow me. I know the way.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been here before?¡± Qin Youxuan nced at him curiously. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 388: 388: Are you kidding me?! Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Are you kidding me?! ¡°Not at all, but I¡¯m naturally smart, so these little paths can¡¯t confuse me.¡± Jiang Jinchen held his head high, narcissism radiating from him unabashedly. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes at him. Trusting Jiang Jinchen would make her a pig! Qin Youxuan nced at the bodyguards behind her, then at Jiang Jinchen. Her eyes flickered, and she turned to Jiang Jinchen. ¡°If you can get them to leave, I might consider wandering around with you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Meeting Jiang Jinchen¡¯s puzzled gaze, Qin Youxuan quickly exined, ¡°This ind probably isn¡¯t very big. Taking care of you is enough of a burden, let alone having a few bodyguards tagging along. It feels like being in a prison, aren¡¯t you tired of it?¡± ¡°Actually, I quite enjoy it.¡± Jiang Jinchen casually replied, shrugging at the sinking expression on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face, ¡°OK, if you don¡¯t like people following, I¡¯ll dismiss them for you.¡± He turned around and said a few words to the bodyguards behind him. They all simultaneously looked at Qin Youxuan, then turned around and left. ¡°What did you say to them? Why did they listen to you?¡± Qin Youxuan blinked in curiosity. She thought that Dan Hanjie¡¯s bodyguards definitely wouldn¡¯t be so easy to get rid of.
¡°That¡¯s a secret.¡± Jiang Jinchen tapped his head, his face full of self-satisfied pride at his own intelligence. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan gave him an annoyed look and turned to walk away. ¡°Hey, it was you who said you¡¯d follow me. Now you¡¯re turning your back and leaving. Are you messing with me?!¡± Finally figured it out, the high IQ Mr. Jinchen. Qin Youxuan did not even turn her head, but continued walking straight ahead. Jiang Jinchen was left cursing behind her. After passing two intersections without seeing a single person or clear sign, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°We¡¯re in the Coastal Area. Ahead should be the safe sea area. There are no signs to the left, which looks dangerous at first nce. The right side is well-nned, so if I¡¯m not mistaken, that should be the direction to the airport.¡± Jiang Jinchen¡¯s voice sounded hauntingly from behind her, causing Qin Youxuan to turn around on instinct. ¡°How about that, I¡¯m pretty amazing, right?¡± Upon meeting Qin Youxuan¡¯s astonished eyes, Jiang Jinchen looked incredibly smug. ¡°This isn¡¯t your first time here, is it?¡± Qin Youxuan gave him a cold, suspicious look. With no signs around, he¡¯d have to have superhuman vision to see the road conditions on both sides. She wasn¡¯t stupid enough to let herself be fooled by him. ¡°As long as you¡¯re following me, you won¡¯t get lost.¡± Jiang Jinchen shrugged, moving ahead with his arms crossed, ¡°But if you try to run, I might not pretend not to notice.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan jerked and turned to look at him. Did he know what she was thinking? ¡°Don¡¯t give me that look. Who do you think I am? Mr. Jinchen, the womanizer. No woman can hide her emotions from me. The word ¡®heartbroken¡¯ is all over your face, it¡¯s so obvious even a blind man could see.¡±
¡°¡­¡± ¡°Women are always like this. They blow up over tiny things, making a fuss until they bring something upon themselves¨Cso troublesome!¡± Jiang Jinchen maintained a dismissive attitude. ¡°I advise you to not antagonize Hanjie. He¡­.¡± Jiang Jinchen was about to say something when he suddenly halted at the sight of the oing convoy.
Qin Youxuan followed his gaze and her eyes widened. It looks like she wouldn¡¯t be reaching the hospital this time¡­ ¡°Whoosh¨C¡± The car at the front of the convoy pulled to a stop in front of Qin Youxuan. Chapter 389: 389: Two People with Ulterior Motives Chapter 389: Chapter 389: Two People with Ulterior Motives Dan Hanjie swung open the car door, his long legs stretching out from the back seat. Seeing Qin Youxuan standing with Jiang Jinchen, he frowned slightly. He took a step towards her, ¡°I thought you¡¯d sleep a bit longer.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Hungry? I¡¯ll apany you home for dinner.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her hand, leading Qin Youxuan into the car. He shot a nce at Jiang Jinchen trailing behind, ¡°The car is full, you can run home.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen was bewildered, his eyes widened, ¡°How can such a big car not have any free spaces?¡± At this, Dan Hanjiezily lifted his dark eyes and stared at him, ¡°Do you have a problem with that?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I can arrange a private ne to send you home right now.¡±
¡°Never mind, I¡¯ll go sit in the car behind.¡± When Jiang Jinchen heard the word ¡®home¡¯, he immediately touched his nose and rushed backwards. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the back as well.¡± Noticing the empty cars behind, Qin Youxuan reached to open the car door. ¡°The cars behind are full.¡± Dan Hanjie held her hand, his voice bing deeper. ¡°¡­¡± Clearly, there was only Jiang Jinchen. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡­¡± ¡°I sent someone to pick up Ning Yanan, she should be here by now ording to the schedule, but it seems that you¡¯re not eager to see her.¡± Dan Hanjie released her hand as he tapped on his expensive wristwatch. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback and turned to look at him. Seeing no trace of a lie on his face, she awkwardly withdrew her hand, sat down properly, and instructed, ¡°Driver, please start the car.¡± The convoy promptly returned to the beach vi. As soon as the car stopped, Qin Youxuan quickly got out, standing at the farthest point from Dan Hanjie, ¡°I¡¯ve already had dinner, you can go inside first, I¡¯ll wait for Yaya here.¡± ¡°She¡¯s not a three-year-old child, someone will bring her here.¡± Dan Hanjie frowned in displeasure. He reached out towards Qin Youxuan, ¡°Apany me to dinner.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared at his hand for several seconds before directly turning around and heading towards the living room of the vi. Dan Hanjie¡¯s brow tightened as he stared at her determined back. He saw his outstretched hand turned into a fist and violently mmed it onto the car hood. ¡°Why didn¡¯t she have a bodyguard with her when she left the house today?¡± ¡°I sent the guards back earlier, don¡¯t worry, no one can sneak away under my watch.¡± Jiang Jinchen came forward, the frivolous look on his face reced by a calm demeanor,pletely different from before.
¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie threw him a sidelong nce, retracted his hand, and stalked into the vi. ¡­ When the sunset filled the entire sea, the car that went to pick up Ning Yanan finally arrivedte.
The seaside vi, silent for a whole day, finally sparked to life. ¡°Xuan!¡± Ning Yanan was carrying a big backpack, wore a duckbill cap on her head, and punk canvas shoes. Faded jeans paired with a white shirt; her whole appearance crisp, and full of vitality. Seeing Qin Youxuan standing by the door, she immediately bolted towards her, ready for a bear hug. Just as she was about to embrace Qin Youxuan, she caught sight of Jiang Jinchen standing next to her. Like a person suddenly cast in ster, she froze mid-step, her eyes wide open. ¡°Why is Butterfly Flower here?!¡± As soon as the words fell, Ning Yanan immediately sensed a killing intention. She quickly covered her mouth and hid behind Qin Youxuan, peeking out, ¡°I, uh, sorry, mistook him for someone else.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen gloomily turned away and left. ¡°Xuan, I¡¯m so happy¡­¡± Ning Yanan reached out to hug the person next to her only to find her embrace met with thin air. She looked up in surprise, only to see Qin Youxuan being held by Dan Hanjie, his displeased gaze coldly staring at her. ¡°Don¡¯t just randomly hug my woman.¡±
Chapter 390: 390: Come, Lets Talk Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Come, Let¡¯s Talk ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan was flustered, then quickly bowed at a right angle, ¡°As youmand, Mr. Jie!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s face rxed slightly. He nced at Jiang Jinchen, who was still sitting on the living room couch, ¡°Your rooms are in the other vi. Let the butler take you there.¡± ¡°What? I live with him?¡± Ning Yanan pointed at her nose and then looked at Jiang Jinchen. She sprang to her feet as though stepping on a painful foot. ¡°I know I am popr, but, Miss¡­ whatever your name is, you don¡¯t need to react this way. Let me tell you upfront that you are not my type!¡± Jiang Jinchen finished speaking and sized Ning Yanan up and down. He had the look of someone shopping for vegetables in the market. Ning Yanan, who had already strongly disliked him, immediately freaked out. Who would want to live with this social butterfly?! With clenched fists and resisting the impulse to beat him up, she turned her head pleadingly to Dan Hanjie, ¡°Mr. Jie, considering my loyalty, can I stay here?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
¡°I promise not to disturb your twosome¡¯s world!¡± Ning Yanan raised her hands and pledged. ¡°I want to live with Yaya.¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Youxuan detached herself from Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms, walked forward, and took Ning Yanan¡¯s hand. As soon as she touched her, Ning Yanan shook her off as if electrocuted. ¡°Xuan, for the sake of my safety, I choose to keep my distance from you. I¡¯ll be fine in my own room, as long as it¡¯s not with¡­¡± Ning Yanan nced back at Jiang Jinchen on the couch, sping her hands together, ¡°I¡¯ll be so thankful!¡± As she spoke, Ning Yanan grabbed her backpack and ran towards the downstairs guest room. She opened a random door, saw the bed, and immediately rushed in. ¡°I¡¯ll stay in this room.¡± ¡°Jie, if she can stay here, why should I have to stay alone in the outskirts? I don¡¯t care, I want to stay here, too. And I promise not to disturb your twosome¡¯s world!¡± Jiang Jinchen mimicked Ning Yanan¡¯s gesture and turned around to run to the other downstairs guest room. While running, he didn¡¯t forget to shout at his bodyguards, ¡°What are you waiting for? Move all my luggage here!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie frowned, looking at the unexpected guests that had invaded his ce, an unknowable glint in his eyes. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I want to go and see Yanan. She just got here, and I¡¯m worried she¡¯ll find it hard to adjust.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at Ning Yanan¡¯s room, then turned to look at Dan Hanjie pleadingly. ¡°I¡¯ll have the butler take care of her. Letting her stay here is already the limit for me. Don¡¯t push me to send her away.¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth, gazing down at Qin Youxuan who was keeping a careful distance from him. Was she really that upset about him hiding things from her? Or was it because of Jin Chenye¡­ ¡°¡­I understand.¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, turned around, and started to walk upstairs. She had only taken a few steps when Dan Hanjie picked her up and held her in his arms.
Nervously gripping his shirt, she blurted out, ¡°Your wound hasn¡¯t healed. You can¡¯t exert yourself¡­¡± Before she could finish, Qin Youxuan fell silent. She turned her head away awkwardly as she met Dan Hanjie¡¯s surprised gaze. ¡°It won¡¯t kill me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression eased slightly; repeating the same words, he tightened his hold on her and moved towards the upstairs room.
Back in their room, he saw Qin Youxuan avoid him again, retreating to the tatami mat on the balcony. His brow knotted in annoyance. ¡°Cat,e here. Let¡¯s talk.¡± Chapter 391: 391: Even You Are Part of My Design Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Even You Are Part of My Design ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened as she looked at him. In the faint light, Dan Hanjie leaned against the balcony entrance, his ck shirt giving him an unusually cold and cruel air, his enchanting gaze always revealing an unfathomable depth that no one could see through¡­ She didn¡¯t know what they could talk about¡­ ¡°You haven¡¯t taken a shower yet. Anything can be saidter.¡± Qin Youxuan stood up from the tatami mat and went to the bathroom to run the water for him. Consider it her gratitude for agreeing to ept Ning Yanan and allowing her to stay. ¡°How long are you going to give me the cold shoulder?!¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him. He looked at her obviously suppressed face and lost control, shouting out loud. ¡°Yes, I manipted everyone, including you. So what now, are you going to sentence me to the death penalty and keep ignoring me?¡± ¡°I never thought about ignoring you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was momentarily stunned, her eyes flickering slightly.
She was not his puppet, she had volunteered herself. For the sake of revenge against Jin Lan, she could recklessly abandon all boundaries¡­ She was not qualified to me him, but she did not know how to face herself now. But he kept pushing her, leaving her gasping for breath¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, I just want to calm down.¡± ¡°If your calmnesses at the cost of leaving me, I will never agree!¡± A cold smile curled on Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips, and his profound ck eyes unblinkingly stared at her. ¡°¡­¡± Their discussion was obviously leading to nowhere. ¡°Knock, knock¡ª¡ª¡± The room door suddenly knocked. ¡°I¡¯ll get the door.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second, then immediately turned and walked over. ¡°Miss Qin, this is a document that needs Mr. Jie to personally review.¡± Yao stands outside the door holding a thick stack of documents, looking at the door-opening Qin Youxuan, his eyes filled with clear surprise. ¡°¡­Come in.¡± Qin Youxuan stepped aside, looking at Dan Hanjie still standing there. His profound ck eyes were fixed on her, watching her obviously evasive movements, his gaze deep and perceptive. Yao put down the documents and quickly exited. Qin Youxuan looked at the pile of documents on the table, her eyebrows furrowing, ¡°You¡¯re so busy with work, you didn¡¯t need to specially bring me out here¡­¡± ¡°These are thest batch of documents. I¡¯ve arranged activities for tomorrow. I won¡¯t keep you cooped up in the vi.¡± Dan Hanjie approached her, his long fingers touching her brow, and nonchntly asked. ¡°What do you n to do today?¡±
¡°¡­Nothing.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her face, avoiding his fingers. Seeing the displeasure in his eyes, she hesitated for a moment, then added, ¡°I saw that Jiang Jinchen¡¯s face was severely swollen, so I asked the housekeeper if there is a hospital. After all, he is my cousin.¡± ¡°Cousin?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, the displeasure in his eyes growing deeper, ¡°You like him a lot?¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, Jiang Jinchen and I are not just family in name, we truly are blood-rted.¡± Qin Youxuan echoed Jiang Jinchen¡¯s words, staring down at her own feet.
¡°I¡¯ve seen brothers who covet their own sisters, why would it be strange for a brother to covet his sister?¡± Dan Hanjie snorted coldly. To strangle all causes of instability in his life in the cradle was always his style. ¡°¡­¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, her hand that was holding onto her skirt tightened a bit. ¡°Jin Chenye and I are not siblings. I¡¯m not Qin family¡¯s biological daughter. Don¡¯t you already know this?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, do you think Jiang Jinchen knows about the information in those pictures that are circting online? Will the Jiang family know who my biological father is?¡± Chapter 391: Even You Are Part of My Design Chapter 391: Chapter 391: Even You Are Part of My Design ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened as she looked at him. In the faint light, Dan Hanjie leaned against the balcony entrance, his ck shirt giving him an unusually cold and cruel air, his enchanting gaze always revealing an unfathomable depth that no one could see through¡­ She didn¡¯t know what they could talk about¡­ ¡°You haven¡¯t taken a shower yet. Anything can be saidter.¡± Qin Youxuan stood up from the tatami mat and went to the bathroom to run the water for him. Consider it her gratitude for agreeing to ept Ning Yanan and allowing her to stay. ¡°How long are you going to give me the cold shoulder?!¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her arm and pulled her towards him. He looked at her obviously suppressed face and lost control, shouting out loud. ¡°Yes, I manipted everyone, including you. So what now, are you going to sentence me to the death penalty and keep ignoring me?¡± ¡°I never thought about ignoring you¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was momentarily stunned, her eyes flickering slightly. She was not his puppet, she had volunteered herself. For the sake of revenge against Jin Lan, she could recklessly abandon all boundaries¡­ She was not qualified to me him, but she did not know how to face herself now. But he kept pushing her, leaving her gasping for breath¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, I just want to calm down.¡± ¡°If your calmnesses at the cost of leaving me, I will never agree!¡± A cold smile curled on Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips, and his profound ck eyes unblinkingly stared at her. ¡°¡­¡± Their discussion was obviously leading to nowhere. ¡°Knock, knock¡ª¡ª¡± The room door suddenly knocked. ¡°I¡¯ll get the door.¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a second, then immediately turned and walked over. ¡°Miss Qin, this is a document that needs Mr. Jie to personally review.¡± Yao stands outside the door holding a thick stack of documents, looking at the door-opening Qin Youxuan, his eyes filled with clear surprise. ¡°¡­Come in.¡± Qin Youxuan stepped aside, looking at Dan Hanjie still standing there. His profound ck eyes were fixed on her, watching her obviously evasive movements, his gaze deep and perceptive. Yao put down the documents and quickly exited. Qin Youxuan looked at the pile of documents on the table, her eyebrows furrowing, ¡°You¡¯re so busy with work, you didn¡¯t need to specially bring me out here¡­¡± ¡°These are thest batch of documents. I¡¯ve arranged activities for tomorrow. I won¡¯t keep you cooped up in the vi.¡± Dan Hanjie approached her, his long fingers touching her brow, and nonchntly asked. ¡°What do you n to do today?¡± ¡°¡­Nothing.¡± Qin Youxuan turned her face, avoiding his fingers. Seeing the displeasure in his eyes, she hesitated for a moment, then added, ¡°I saw that Jiang Jinchen¡¯s face was severely swollen, so I asked the housekeeper if there is a hospital. After all, he is my cousin.¡± ¡°Cousin?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, the displeasure in his eyes growing deeper, ¡°You like him a lot?¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, Jiang Jinchen and I are not just family in name, we truly are blood-rted.¡± Qin Youxuan echoed Jiang Jinchen¡¯s words, staring down at her own feet. ¡°I¡¯ve seen brothers who covet their own sisters, why would it be strange for a brother to covet his sister?¡± Dan Hanjie snorted coldly. To strangle all causes of instability in his life in the cradle was always his style. ¡°¡­¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly, her hand that was holding onto her skirt tightened a bit. ¡°Jin Chenye and I are not siblings. I¡¯m not Qin family¡¯s biological daughter. Don¡¯t you already know this?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, do you think Jiang Jinchen knows about the information in those pictures that are circting online? Will the Jiang family know who my biological father is?¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 392: 392: Crushed to Death in Minutes Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Crushed to Death in Minutes Qin Youxuan was suddenly startled, her eyes brightening, ¡°I¡¯ll go ask him.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t know!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s breath tightened, he reached out and took hold of her wrist, pulling her back. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan frowned. Dan Hanjie tightened his grip on her hand, his expression returning to normal, ¡°I¡¯ve asked him, he¡¯s never heard of it. Why are you still trying to find out about a man who¡¯s already dead?¡± ¡°I just want to know, what kind of man could attract my mother so much that she¡¯d die for him, and even ignore her own daughter.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips curled into a bitter smile. Dan Hanjie pulled her petite body into his embrace. His chin rested on the top of her head, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t. Even if I died, I would take you with me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± This hardly counted as sweet words.
Her heart inexplicably stirred. ¡­ The sun set in the west. An orange glow spread over the beach. ¡°Wow! This ce is too beautiful! I¡¯m going to work hard to buy a house here and live in seclusion!¡± Ning Yanan ran towards the coastal area, facing the vast green waves of the sea, and shouted her heart out. The warm sunshine reflected on her excited face, natural and real. ¡°In your lifetime, just dreaming of buying a house here wouldn¡¯t be enough.¡± Jiang Jinchen unexpectedly replied from behind, crossing his arms and walking forward. ¡°Butterfly, what did you say?! Don¡¯t you look down on people! Anyway, I¡¯m also the editor-in-chief of a prestigious newspaper, and I¡¯m self-reliant, much better than a prodigal son like you living off your ancestors¡¯ blessings! Respect others!¡± Ning Yanan angrily caught up with him, put her hands on her waist, and began to argue with Jiang Jinchen. After a night, Jiang Jinchen already remembered Ning Yanan was one of those journalists always trying to expose his privacy, even dared to ssh him with mineral water and called him a social pariah! Early in the morning, Jiang Jinchen had already locked horns with Ning Yanan for hundreds of rounds. From when he was a child, everyone treated Mr. Jiang Jinchen with great respect, and the media always revered him secretly. Without his efforts in creating news, how could magazines and newspapers thrive? For the first time, a novice reporter dared to ssh water on his face¡­ She was lucky to get away. Otherwise, he would have already torn her apart! Surprisingly, they bumped into each other again¡­ Normally, Ning Yanan definitely wouldn¡¯t dare to confront him. After all, the Jiang family was too powerful, and she, just a little reporter, could be squashed in minutes. But now it¡¯s different. Her best friend¡¯s boyfriend was Dan Hanjie, the real ruler of Fico City.
With Dan Hanjie protecting her, Ning Yanan finally blew her top, taking the opportunity to curse at Jiang Jinchen. Jiang Jinchen was also furious, and the two went from arguing to fighting, nearly destroying the house¡­ They finally settled down, but as soon as they stepped outside, they squabbled again. ¡°Your wounds haven¡¯t healed yet. You can¡¯t go in the water.¡±
Qin Youxuan looked at Dan Hanjie, who had changed into swimming gear, and reached out to grab his arm. The bandage on his chest had been removed, but the newly scabbed wound near his heart was still startling. ¡°It¡¯s already good. Didn¡¯t we try it outst night?¡± Dan Hanjie moved closer to her pretty face, blowing warm breath near her ear, implying something. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was choked up by him. Before she could react, she was dragged towards the surfing area. Ning Yanan and Jiang Jinchen had already started their battle, each picking up a surfboard and heading to the warm-up area. Chapter 393: 393 Once Moved, It Must Be Extreme Chapter 393: Chapter 393 Once Moved, It Must Be Extreme ¡°Old hag, if I win, you¡¯ll have to kiss my feet!¡± ¡°Pah! Shameless! Even calling you a pretty boy is an insult to pretty boys! With your physique, I won¡¯t be surprised if the sea breeze blew you away and not even a trace of you remains!¡± Ning Yanan retorted fiercely, her momentum fiery as she started stretching in preparation. The two of them quickly got into the water, but before they even managed to get on their surfboards, they started to bicker. In the end, they started quarreling right at the near shore area¡­ ¡°Drink less coffee, I¡¯ve asked someone to prepare hot cocoa instead.¡± Once they sat down in the area designated for surfers to rest, Qin Youxuan immediately moved the coffee that was ced in front of Dan Hanjie and reced it with hot cocoa. She was holding a cup of fruit juice and drinking it herself. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. His captivating gaze rested steadily on her. So their cold war was over?
It seems likeing for a honeymoon was the right decision, all women love shopping and traveling. ¡°Why is this ce called Extreme Love Ind?¡± Qin Youxuan asked curiously, turning her head to find Dan Hanjie staring intently at her, which made her instinctively touch her face. ¡°The butler said you named this ind.¡± ¡°Hmm, yes and no.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes twinkled slightly, a trace of mncholy passing through. He shifted his gaze from her face to the distant sea, his voice indifferent, ¡°He named it. He thought that I would not easily fall for a woman, but if I did, it would be extreme.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He? Her? Without thinking, Qin Youxuan blurted out a name, ¡°Bai Huo?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her and gave a slight nod. ¡°¡­¡± Once the heart moves, it will be extreme. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes shimmered, her hand clutching the cup tightened a bit. He said, she was just a woman that he had designed¡­ It had nothing to do with falling in love. Qin Youxuan lifted up her head to look at him. Dan Hanjie had alreadyid down on the deck chair, his tanned chest was half-covered by a bath towel, dazzlingly attractive under the sun. His captivating eyes were half-closed, gazing into the distance¡­ Qin Youxuan watched him for a long time before she gathered her thoughts and got up. ¡°Yaya, let¡¯spete!¡±
Qin Youxuan went forward and picked up a brightly colored surfboard. Having been cooped up for almost two days, her adorable face lit up with vitality once she reached the surfing area, her smile bing more radiant. Dan Hanjie, seeing her hold the surfboard and walk toward Ning Yanan, cracked a slight smile. He made the right preparations: she likes surfing.
¡°Open up the safety zones, do not obstruct them.¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie.¡± The bodyguards around him immediately went to arrange it. ¡°Wait a minute, let me first defeat this arrogant brat!¡± Ning Yanan was still fuming. She turned and yelled at Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan hooked her arm around Yanan¡¯s neck, lowering her voice, ¡°It¡¯s an emergency, help me first!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan looked at her, puzzled. ¡°Forget what I told you? Cover for me.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Ning Yanan quickly put her surfboard away and red at the eager Jiang Jinchen, ¡°Pretty boy, I¡¯ll deal with youter!¡± She pulled Qin Youxuan away and walked toward the safe zone. Both best friends, clutching their surfboards, continued walking out into the sea. Everyone thought they were going surfing and didn¡¯t pay attention. ¡°Jie, we haven¡¯t had a match in a long time, how about a rematch? Noining if you lose, iming I¡¯m taking advantage of the old and weak.¡± Jiang Jinchen saw his opponent being led away by Qin Youxuan. He turned to look at Dan Hanjie standing on the beach and issued his challenge. ¡°One game decides the winner. My wife worries about my health, I can¡¯t overexert myself.¡± Dan Hanjie stretched out a finger, arrogantly waving it in front of Jiang Jinchen.
Chapter 394: 394: Shes Missing Chapter 394: Chapter 394: She¡¯s Missing ¡°¡­¡± Love birds, quickly separated! Jiang Jinchen quietly curses in his heart. Carrying their surfboards, they head into the sea. The four of them divided into two teams and thepetition quickly started. The fiercepetition was in full swing. In the end, Jiang Jinchen lost miserably. ¡°After we get back to the country, transfer the money to my ount. I¡¯ll have someone check.¡± Dan Hanjie tossed his head, shaking off the water droplets from his short hair. His enchanting face, in the dim light, emitted a charming glow. He reached for the towel handed to him by a servant, wiped his hair, and tossed it into the tray.
Ignoring the wailing Jiang Jinchen, he looked up, scanning the nearshore area for Qin Youxuan¡¯s figure. He scanned all around but found nothing. Ning Yanan was also missing. ¡°Where did they go?¡± Dan Hanjie furrowed his brow, his voice dropping low. ¡°Miss Qin and Miss Ning said they wanted topete and didn¡¯t want too many people following. They went towards the newly discovered sea area.¡± A bodyguard replied nervously. ¡°Damn it! That¡¯s a reef area, not suitable for surfing at all!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s heart skipped a beat, ¡°Use the walkie-talkie to contact people over there.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The bodyguard quickly made contact, and finally reported with a pale face, ¡°Mr. Jie, we only saw Miss Ning. Miss Qin is, is missing¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie spun around, his hands grabbing the bodyguard¡¯s cor, his enchanting face showing a demonic aura, ¡°Say it again, who¡¯s missing?¡± Suddenly, he released his grip, turning swiftly and charging towards the direction where Qin Youxuan had disappeared. Jiang Jinchen also didn¡¯t utter a word, following closely behind. The vast sea area was divided into different regions. Ning Yanan sat on the rocks near the southern side, with her surfboard beside her, her arms around her knees, gazing into the distance. Seeing Dan Hanjie rush towards her, she was so startled that she almost fell off the rocks. Before she could react, she was picked up by Dan Hanjie, ¡°Where is she?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Where is Qin Youxuan?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Ning Yanan¡¯s face turned red as she was strangled by him. Looking into his demonic eyes, she was terrified and couldn¡¯t speak. ¡°Jie, calm down, she can¡¯t speak if you¡¯re choking her.¡± Jiang Jinchen, who had caught up, scanned the surroundings but didn¡¯t find Qin Youxuan. His eyes darkened. Uncharacteristically, he spoke up for Ning Yanan. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, he lifted Ning Yanan off the rock and threw her onto the sand.
¡°Cough cough¡ª¡ª¡± Ning Yanan coughed violently, and before she could recover, she saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s towering figure looming over her. His voice icy cold, ¡°I ask you, where did she go?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan looked at the vast expanse of the sea, not knowing where to point. Even at the risk of her own life, she refused to betray Qin Youxuan. ¡°I¡¯ll ask you onest time, where did she go?¡± Dan Hanjie drew his gun, pointed it at Ning Yanan¡¯s head, and adjusted the trigger. ¡°Jie, what are you doing?¡± Jiang Jinchen was taken aback by the action and quickly stepped forward, but Dan Hanjie pushed him away. ¡°Get out of the way!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan stared at the dark maw of the gun, swallowing hard,pletely forgetting how to react.
¡°Are you stupid, woman? You¡¯re risking your life for her. If you keep your mouth shut, I can¡¯t save you either!¡± Jiang Jinchen rushed forward again, trying to stop Dan Hanjie from shooting while shouting at Ning Yanan. ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan looked at the two men tussling with each other and remained stunned for a long time. In the end, Jiang Jinchen couldn¡¯t persevere against Dan Hanjie¡¯s punches, falling to the ground and watching as Jie strides towards Ning Yanan with the gun. ¡°Run, you stupid woman!¡± Chapter 395: 395: Can You Give Me A Hand? Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Can You Give Me A Hand? ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s eyes moved a little, but the rest of her remained still. Staring fixedly at the gun Dan Hanjie pressed against her forehead, his hoarse voice carried the bone-chilling cold as he articted each word with deadly precision. ¡°Three, two¡­ ¡± Jiang Jinchen couldn¡¯t bear to look. He closed his eyes tightly. When the final number was called, there was no sound of a gunshot. Several seconds passed before a tension-filled Jiang Jinchen opened his eyes. Before him, Dan Hanjie maintained his stoic, towering pose in front of Ning Yanan, his somber face devoid of expression, eyes deep and dark¡­ The gun had been thrown aside. ¡°Most of Extreme Love Ind is undeveloped and can¡¯t be left unless by helicopter. Even if she wants to leave, she needs someone to escort her out. If she goes to the wrong ce, the consequences are unthinkable.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice paused, his gaze turned gloomy and deep as it fell onto Ning Yanan. Each word that followed seemed to be squeezed through gritted teeth. ¡°Consider it my begging you, tell me where is she?¡±
¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s eyes widened in fear, her face paler than the moment Dan Hanjie pointed a gun at her. She moved her finger, pointing in a certain direction. It took a while before she found her voice again, ¡°Xuan didn¡¯t tell me where she was going, she just said she was leaving for a while, and she went that way¡­¡± At her words, Dan Hanjie quickly turned and rushed in the direction Ning Yanan had pointed out. ¡°Immediately notify everyone on the ind to begin a search centered here and spread out. Not a single area should be missed! ¡± Jiang Jinchen crawled up from the ground and ordered solemnly. Watching the bodyguards scatter to search, he dusted off the sand on his body and walked to Ning Yanan. ¡°Hey, never thought you¡¯d be so loyal, ready to die to keep secrets for a sister. If you had lost your bet just now, that bullet would have been drilled into your forehead ¡ª bang!¡± Jiang Jinchen imitated the action of firing a gun, watching Ning Yanan¡¯s wide eyes. ¡°¡­¡± If she admitted to being terrified into stupidity and unable to react, Xuan would surelyugh at her. ¡°Get up already. If something were to happen to Qin Youxuan, I don¡¯t think your life will be guaranteed.¡± Jiang Jinchen nced at her before he turned and walked away. Ning Yanan, after being stunned for a few seconds, quickly got up from the ground. Her legs gave way, and she reached out to grasp Jiang Jinchen¡¯s arm, ¡°I¡¯m feeling weak. Can you support me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen nced at the hand gripping his arm, then looked up at Ning Yanan¡¯s white face, and paused. He grabbed her hand and hoisted her onto his shoulder, then set off. ¨C Nightfall was approaching.
Thest ray of sunlight disappeared at the horizon. The sky turned gloomy. The sea breeze wailed, stirring a dreadful chill. ¡°Mr. Jie, the weather forecast predicts a heavy rainstorm tonight. If we don¡¯t leave now, it might be dangerous.¡± Yao, who was walking by Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, reminded him with a solemn expression. ¡°Order everyone to find her. If they can¡¯t find her, see if they dare to return!¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed the front of Yao¡¯s shirt and growled menacingly.
His resolute face bore only coldness. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Yao managed to respond with difficulty. He instructed his men to quickly search in the direction indicated by Ning Yanan. Not long after, it began to rain. A violent downpour started pouring suddenly. Most of the indprised mountainous terrain, which the rain left slippery and obliterated any traces of passage. The undeveloped areas were extremely difficult to traverse. ¡°Mr. Jie, this area is uninhabited. It¡¯s too dangerous to go in.¡± ¡°Out of my way!¡± Chapter 396: 396: I am here... Chapter 396: Chapter 396: I am here¡­ ¡­ The sky was growing darker, a thunderbolt crossed the sky, and a light rain began to fall. Qin Youxuan carefully skirted around the area marked as deserted and entered the main road, lifting her head to look ahead. A straight path led to the end where she could faintly see the t helipad. The steward mentioned the hospital was right there. ¡°Boom¡ª¡± With a loud noise, a dazzling lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating her pallid face. Her clothes were already wet, sticking tightly to her body. Qin Youxuan pulled her bath towel tighter around herself. She wiped her drenched face with her hand, but her vision quickly blurred again under the rain. Qin Youxuan looked at the hospital within arm¡¯s reach, then raised her head to see the increasingly heavy rain¡­
At this moment, she must not continue to waste time, Hanjie was bound to have noticed her disappearance. Would he think she was trying to escape¡­ Qin Youxuan paused in her tracks, turning to look at the way she hade. She was plunged into struggle. To continue forward or to return. If she turned back now, it would amount to all efforts going in vain, and it would probably be more difficult to get out next time¡­ Qin Youxuan covered her belly with her hand, clenching her teeth tightly. If she really was pregnant¡­ ¡°It¡¯s yours, I would love it.¡± Hanjie¡¯s deep enticing voice suddenly echoed in her ear, causing Qin Youxuan¡¯s body to stiffen as she quickly turned around. The road behind her was washed clean by the heavy rain, without a single sign of human presence. What was wrong with her? Why could she hear his voice? Qin Youxuan immediately squatted on the ground. The rain was bing heavier, and there seemed to be the sound of a helicopter flying in from the distance. The giant propeller roared in rhythm with the thunder, forming a unique symphony in the sky. A powerful searchlight illuminated the darkness, gradually approaching her location¡­ Was it him? Qin Youxuan instantly stood up and started running back. After a few steps, a strange noise caught her attention. It seemed likerge stones were sliding on the coarse ground¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves stiffened as she subconsciously turned her head. On a nearby slope, a pile of loose stones started to roll downwards with the rain flow, gathering mud along its way¡­
Forming a mudslide¡­ Flowing directly towards her location. ¡°Ah¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t react in time, but she threw herself onto arge stone nearby, clinging onto it with all her strength.
The stone was higher than the mudslide. While thanking her lucky stars for her close escape, she found herself stuck on the stone. Surrounded by the rapidly spreading mudslide, even a slight misstep would carry her into the sea below the cliff¡­ ¡°There¡¯s someone here, don¡¯t leave!¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at the helicopter about to turn away and screamed as loudly as she could. Her petite figure on therge rock looked like it had melted into it¡­ ¡°The road ahead is blocked due to a mudslide, no signs of people detected. Harsh thunderstorm conditions intensifying. Requesting permission to return,¡± a voice through the loudspeaker on the helicopter rang out. ¡°I¡¯m here¡­¡± Even though Qin Youxuan screamed with all her might, her feeble voice was drowned by the thunder. She could only watch helplessly as the helicopter received permission to retreat, swiftly departing from above her. The sky once again plunged into darkness. The mudslide beside her was getting worse and therge stone she was on started to be unstable¡­ Chapter 397: 397: The Man Who Fell from the Sky Chapter 397: Chapter 397: The Man Who Fell from the Sky Thunder roared ceaselessly, and lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating a fleeting moment before plunging back into darkness. Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth, reaching into her pocket, only to find it empty¡­ Her phone was left in the vi. Therge rock on which she stood trembled under the impact of the mudslide, on the verge of giving way. Could she be fated to die here today? No, it couldn¡¯t be. Dan Hanjie would definitelye to rescue her, and she had to find a way to wait. Qin Youxuan disregarded her scraped arm and climbed upon the rock. Using the brief illumination provided by the lightning, she quickly scoped out her surroundings. The mudslide flowed down the slope, past the rock she was standing on, to a cliff several hundred meters away. That cliff was where she had climbed. It was very steep, with only a small path carved out for climbing. But in her current condition, she couldn¡¯t see it at all.
Even if she could, under the onught of the mudslide, that narrow path probably no longer existed. She had to find another ce to settle before therge rock was swept into the cliff. ¡°Stay calm. You can do it¡­¡± Qin Youxuan continuously cheered for herself, forcing herself to remain calm. She treated the situation in front of her as a wild survival challenge. In the end, Qin Youxuan finally spotted a small patch ofnd near the edge of the cliff that was untouched by the mudslide. As long as she could manage to jump onto it, she would be safe¡­ Once she made up her mind, the shaking of therge rock no longer seemed so terrifying. She firmly held onto it, stabilizing her bnce. When therge rock was carried by the mudslide, she seized the moment, mustering all her strength to plunge toward the only empty space. ¡°Ah©¤©¤¡± Her body took flight and at the critical moment, she clung tightly to the edge of the cliff. But with inertia at y, her body continued to roll downwards. Her left hand failed to catch, and the full weight of her body bore down on her right hand in an instant. Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth, tried several times to climb, but her left arm was powerless, failing to reach the cliff edge. Her single hand could not support the weight of her body and was sliding downwards, bit by bit¡­ Below were jagged rocks. The turbulent mudslide surged against the rocks, generating a frightening sound. As Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand slipped, and her body took flight, the charming face of Dan Hanjie suddenly surfaced in her mind; his devilish smile seemed so close¡­ Dan Hanjie, where are you? ¡°Hold onto my hand!¡± A deep voice exploded in her ears, and her hand was abruptly held up strongly, then pulled upwards.
Qin Youxuan jolted, quickly raising her head. In the darkness, she could only vaguely discern the outline of the man. His unfamiliar aura instantly told her this was not Dan Hanjie. ¡°What are you thinking about? Don¡¯t you care about your life?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
The instinct to survivepelled Qin Youxuan to cling to his hand, and with the man¡¯s strength, she managed to climb up. ¡°Bang©¤©¤¡± The moment she climbed onto the cliff, Qin Youxuan, still scared out of her wits, copsed on the ground. Her bright cat-like eyes stared fixedly at the man who appeared out of nowhere. His long coat was unbuttoned, its hem fluttering in the wind. He was tall with slender legs donned in ck trousers. The weighty metallic feel of his boots was hardly unnoticeable. His oblique long ck hair obscurely covered half of his face, Qin Youxuan could only make out the general outline of his face under the weak light¡­ The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 398: 398 Your Lifesaver Chapter 398: Chapter 398 Your Lifesaver Based on her intuition, she was certain that the man standing before her was not a bodyguard brought by Dan Hanjie. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Your lifesaver.¡± The man¡¯s mischievous voice contained a touch of carelessness as he slowly stood up from his semi-crouching position and sauntered towards her. Without doing much, an indescribable aura of nobility seemed to emanate from him. Staring into Qin Youxuan¡¯s cautious cat-eyes, the corner of his lips curled into a smirk. ¡°Are you going to offer yourself to me in return?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan frowned and instinctively retreated, her eyes filled with vignce. ¡°This ind belongs to Dan Group¡¯s private property, outsiders can¡¯te in, so who are you really?¡± ¡°Interesting, you survived a great disaster and yet you¡¯re still investigating your lifesaver.¡± The man chuckled. Despite his maic and charming voice, something about him irritated her.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s frown deepened. With her hands supporting her body, she kept retreating, putting distance between them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since I saved you, I won¡¯t regret and kill you.¡± The man noticed her retreat and his mischievous smile widened further. Compared to the usual timid and weak women, this one¡¯s bravery in the face of danger was quite refreshing. His trip here was not wasted. ¡°I¡¯m leaving now. Take care of yourself, woman. We will meet again.¡± The man stylishly flicked his hair, shot Qin Youxuan a cold nce, and quickly left. ¡°¡­..¡± Qin Youxuan sat nkly for a few minutes before the sound of a helicopter brought her back to reality. She hurried to the most open area and frantically waved at the sky. A beam of light finally shone upon her pale face¡­ Slowly, the helicopter began making its way towards her. ¡­.. ¡°Miss Qin, please drink this ginger soup to warm yourself.¡± The housekeeper handed a steaming cup of ginger soup to Qin Youxuan. ¡°Where are Dan Hanjie and the others?¡± Haven¡¯t they returned from the beach yet? It¡¯s raining so heavy¡­.. Qin Youxuan ced her cup down and stood up nervously from the sofa. She was still wearing her damp clothes, looking like she¡¯d just been fished out of water. ¡°Mr. Jie went to look for you and there¡¯s still no news. I¡¯ve already sent someone to notify them. We should receive news soon. Miss Qin, you should change your wet clothes first. If you catch a cold¡­.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll go look for him.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t let the housekeeper finish, and walked past the coffee table, heading towards the door. Just as she stepped into the yard, she saw Jiang Jinchen supporting a limping Ning Yanan. ¡°Be gentler, I¡¯m not a wooden block, your rough movements hurt!¡± Ning Yananined, shifting her leg cautiously.
¡°You¡¯re no delicate flower, look at you whining over a minor injury. Why did you insist oning along? You¡¯re just a burden!¡± Jiang Jinchen rebuked harshly, although his actions gently contradicted his words. He continued to assist the limping Yanan into the yard. After several attempts to carry Yanan, she pushed him away each time. ¡°Butterfly, if you dare touch me again, I won¡¯t let you off!¡± ¡°Hey, who would want to touch you, I¡­¡± ¡°Yaya! ¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly at the sudden appearance of the two people, forgetting to walk forward. ¡°¡­.Xuan.¡± Ning Yanan¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment. Ignoring her twisted ankle, she pushed Jiang Jinchen away and hopped over to Qin Youxuan. She pulled Qin Youxuan into a relentless hug and cried tears of joy. ¡°Thank God, you¡¯re alright. You scared me to death! If something happened to you, what would I do¡­¡± Chapter 399: 399 His Embarrassing Appearance Chapter 399: Chapter 399 His Embarrassing Appearance ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± She didn¡¯t expect to be caught up in a wild storm, even encountering a mudslide, barely making it back in one piece. Qin Youxuan held her tightly. They both felt as if they had survived a catastrophe. After about a minute of hesitation, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t see Dan Hanjie. She hastily pushed Ning Yanan aside and ran outside. She looked around anxiously. ¡°Where is Dan Hanjie? Why hasn¡¯t hee back yet?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen and Ning Yanan exchanged nces, both remaining silent. ¡°Where did he go? Didn¡¯t the housekeeper say he¡¯d sent someone to notify him? Why hasn¡¯t there been any news.¡± ¡°Hanjie found an uninhabited area in the direction you left. There were signs of footprints at the entrance, but because the heavy rain had washed them away, he wasn¡¯t sure if someone had entered, so¡­¡±
Jiang Jinchen¡¯s eyes darkened, but he did not continue speaking. ¡°¡­He went in?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body went limp, copsing on the doorframe. She reached out to grab hold of the door, then quickly stood up again. ¡°I¡¯m going to find him.¡± That ce is so dangerous, how could he go inside¡­ Dan Hanjie, you idiot! ¡°Qin Youxuan, wait!¡± Jiang Jinchen quickly grabbed Qin Youxuan, preventing her from rushing out and forcefully pulling her back. ¡°If you go now, it will only add another person who needs looking after! If you really care, you shouldn¡¯t have harmed him in the first ce. Stay here and think everything through. I¡¯ll go find him.¡± After giving Qin Youxuan a piercing look, Jiang Jinchen stepped past her and drove off towards the uninhabited area at full speed. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stood outside the door, taking in the distance for a long while in the same pose. After what felt like an age, she finally heard the sound of a car approaching in the distance. ¡°Whoosh¡ª¡ª¡± The sports car skidded to a halt right in front of her. The car door was pushed open quickly. Dan Hanjie, disying his towering figure, was the first to step out of the car. His resolute face was pale as a ghost, his deep, dark eyes fixed on Qin Youxuan, who was standing by the gate, his gaze never wavering. His shirt was torn, his arm was covered in scratches.
One pant leg was rolled up mid-way, covered in slick, dark mud. His shoes had lost all their color¡­ She had never seen him in such a ragged state before. In her memory, Dan Hanjie was a man who sat high and mighty, who casually held the lives of others in his hands. Even when he was injured and at his weakest, he still held a regal quality that was untouchable.
Tears instantly welled up in her eyes¡­ Qin Youxuan dashed forward, throwing herself directly into his arms, hugging him tightly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°¡­Kitten.¡± The whisper barely audible, as if he was afraid he might disturb his own dream. Slowly, Dan Hanjie raised his head, resting his hand on her wet hair, stroking it soothingly. ¡°It¡¯s me, I¡¯m here, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you are back.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his arms around her, pulling her into his embrace. His voice was low, almost as if he was speaking to himself. The next second, his strong body copsed on Qin Youxuan. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± ¡°Quick! Call the doctor¡­¡± ¡­
All night. The whole beachside vi was in chaos. The inmmation caused by the wounds had induced a high fever in Dan Hanjie that wouldn¡¯t break. Despite shifts of emergency medical personnel, none could bring his temperature down. In merely a few hours, his fever had skyrocketed to forty degrees. ¡°This can¡¯t go on any longer. If his fever doesn¡¯t break, I¡¯m afraid he could end up with brain damage¡­¡± Chapter 400: 400 His Unconscious Reaction Chapter 400: Chapter 400 His Unconscious Reaction The experts assembled together, busily discussing ns for bringing down the fever in hushed whispers. ¡°Kitty¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s lips on the bed moved slightly, muttering something. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Qin Youxuan bypassed the team of experts, rushing straight to his bedside, grabbing his hand. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m here, open your eyes and look at me.¡± Haven¡¯t slept all night, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with crimson. The petite figure knelt by the bedside, her wet clothes just changed and her hair still damp, hanging in strands over her shoulders. She was shivering with cold sweat, and despite everyone¡¯s advice, she wouldn¡¯t rest, persistently staying by the side of feverish Dan Hanjie. ¡°Kitty¡­¡± Dan Hanjie kept repeating the same word in a low voice, until Qin Youxuan snuggled next to him. His furrowed eyebrows finally rxed slightly as he settled down. His fingertips were turning pale, his arms were covered in scratches, a fresh bandage covered his knife wound on the chest and his body temperature felt as hot as a red-hot iron.
Qin Youxuan held his hand firmly, their fingers intertwined. ¡°Miss Qin, you have caught a cold yourself, you should rest. Leave this to the doctors!¡± Yao approached her respectfully, seeing her looking unwell, trying to persuade her. ¡°Walk with me.¡± Jiang Jinchen was less respectful, he grabbed Qin Youxuan¡¯s arm to drag her away. ¡°Jiang Jinchen, what are you doing! Let me go¡­¡± ¡°Kitty¡­¡± Before Jiang Jinchen could drag Qin Youxuan away, Dan Hanjie roused, hisrge hand firmly gripping hers. ¡°He¡¯s conscious!¡± His fever was almost forty degrees, people¡¯s consciousness would usually be blurred at this stage, yet Dan Hanjie could still recognize the person beside him. ¡°I¡¯m here, Dan Hanjie, I am.¡± Qin Youxuan rushed back to his side, gripping his sizable hands tightly. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes were tightly shut, but his expression softened, gradually calming down. He stopped muttering. His head unconsciously turned towards Qin Youxuan, inhaling her familiar scent. The rosiness on his face subsided a little. Gradually, even his breath wasn¡¯t as hot as before¡­ ¡°His fever seems to be receding¡­¡± Qin Youxuan, still clutching his hand, cried out in surprise. A doctor immediately approached, taking out a thermometer to take his temperature. ¡°The fever indeed seems to be receding, prepare a fever-reducing injection, let¡¯s see if we can bring the temperature down all at once.¡± The doctor turned around to give the order excitedly, then looked at Dan Hanjie clutching Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie seems unwilling to let go of you, I guess you will have to bear with us and stay by his side while we treat him.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright, I can stay as long as it takes, you guys get ready.¡± ¡°Yes.¡±
The doctors quickly discussed a n for reducing the fever and administered an injection to Dan Hanjie. From beginning to end, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t fully regain consciousness, but whenever Qin Youxuan moved, his head would unconsciously tilt towards her. Only when firmly gripping her hand would he fall asleep. By the time his fever subsided and he was out of a critical state, Qin Youxuan had already fainted beside his hospital bed.
¡­ ¡°Achoo¡ª¡ª¡± Early in the morning, Jiang Jinchen, unusually not holding a cup of coffee but a cup of ginger tea, came out of the kitchen. He rubbed his nose. ¡°Damn it, I actually caught a cold.¡± ¡°With your physique, even wind and rain would shake you up, what¡¯s so surprising about catching a cold?¡± Ning Yanan sat on the sofa yawning, she shot him a disapproving re, full of disdain. Chapter 401: 401: Letting You Know Why the Flower is So Red Chapter 401: Letting You Know Why the Flower is So Red She sprained her ankle, fortunately it wasn¡¯t too severe. There was no need for a cast, just a splint for a bit of steadiness. Once the swelling went down, she would be able to walk normally again. ¡°Do you have a problem with me? Don¡¯t forget, who helped you back yesterday, if it wasn¡¯t for me, you would be dead somewhere with no one noticing. Can¡¯t you show some gratitude?¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah, yeah, thanks to you and your whole family.¡± Ning Yanan gave him a look, picked up the water cup on the table and took a sip, then leisurely choked on her drink. This made Jiang Jinchen so infuriated that he choked and started coughing violently. ¡°Stay away from me, I refuse to be infected!¡± Ning Yanan, holding her own cup, disregarding her injured leg, shifted swiftly towards the edge of the sofa, treating Jiang Jinchen as if he were a deadly virus. ¡°I have never seen a woman as ungrateful as you. If not for Jie¡¯s sake, I would throttle you, Doggy Ning!¡± Jiang Jinchen was fuming mad. ¡°And I have never seen a man as sleazy as you, constantly surrounded by women, aren¡¯t you afraid of getting sick? Or do you enjoy multiple partners to prove your dominance? I think you¡¯re impotent and there¡¯s something wrong with your mind!¡± Ning Yanan casually put down her cup. ¡°I¡¯m d you¡¯re not Xuan¡¯s biological brother, or I¡¯d have taught you a lesson long ago and let you know why flowers are so red!¡±
¡°You¡­¡± Jiang Jinchen had never met a woman who was so rude, and it left him speechless. ¡°Enough, enough, I know that everyone spoils you, who doesn¡¯t respectfully call you Mr. Jinchen when they see you? But may I ask, other than relying on the advantages you were born with, what else can you do?¡± ¡°What do you know? I¡­ why should I tell you?¡± Jiang Jinchen bit back the words he was about to say, casting a wary look at Ning Yanan, who clearly held him in contempt. ¡°I think I get it now, Doggy Ning, you fancy me, right? You¡¯re even trying to get my attention by ying hard to get, not bad at all!¡± ¡°Pfft-¡± Ning Yanan couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer, spitting a mouthful of water all over his face. ¡°I¡¯m¡­I¡¯m sorry¡­ I couldn¡¯t help it¡­ that¡¯s the funniest joke I¡¯ve ever heard, hahaha¡­¡± Seeing Jiang Jinchen¡¯s face instantly darken, she quickly grabbed a few tissues and handed them to him. ¡°Ning, Yanan! I¡¯m going to kill you!¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan came downstairs, she saw these two fools jumping around in the living room. She rubbed her throbbing temples helplessly. ¡°Xuan, help me!¡± As soon as Ning Yanan saw Qin Youxuaning downstairs, she turned and raced toward her. Timing it right, she hid behind Qin Youxuan. She then taunted Jiang Jinchen who was catching up. ¡°Qin, cousin, how is Jie?¡± Jiang Jinchen¡¯s yful demeanor disappeared in an instant, he looked at Qin Youxuan with a serious face. ¡°His fever has subsided, but he¡¯s still unconscious.¡± Qin Youxuan replied briefly, bypassing them and heading straight into the kitchen to instruct the housekeeper to prepare something for Dan Hanjie to eat when he woke up.
When she returned, Ning Yanan was no longer there, but Jiang Jinchen was still sitting there on the couch. It was obvious that he was waiting for her. ¡°Where did you gost night?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
¡°I¡¯ve never seen Jie lose control like this before. He was like a madman searching for someone, even losing his basic judgement. It¡¯s hard for me to imagine such a situation happening to him.¡± ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered as she looked at him. Chapter 402: 402: The More I Think About It, The More It Feels Wrong Chapter 402: The More I Think About It, The More It Feels Wrong ¡°If you can¡¯t guarantee that you have enough courage to ept all of him, I advise you to leave him now. Otherwise, sooner orter, you will be a disaster. It¡¯s not that I can¡¯t tolerate you, but you will kill him.¡± Jiang Jinchen spoke calmly, as if his words were just casual conversation. ¡°I remember that the one rted to you by blood is me, not him.¡± ¡°Yes, but I only acknowledge him.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Qin Youxuan replied lightly, holding a cup of ginger soup ready to go upstairs. ¡°You haven¡¯t given me an answer yet.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think I need to give you any guarantee because I also only acknowledge him.¡± Qin Youxuan coolly narrowed her eyes, taking a step to leave. The sudden change in the atmosphere left Jiang Jinchen stunned. By the time he snapped out of it, Qin Youxuan had already disappeared at the staircase. ¡­
After Dan Hanjie¡¯s fever subsided, he quickly regained consciousness. Given the limited medical conditions on Extreme Love Ind, Qin Youxuan wanted to return home for treatment in advance, but Dan Hanjie insisted on staying here. ¡°The humid air on the ind is not conducive to wound healing. What happen if it bes inmed?¡± Qin Youxuan sat by the bed, trying to reason with the man who was ying with her fingers. ¡°Then you continue to take care of me till I recover, so you won¡¯t run off with another tomcat.¡± Dan Hanjiezily opened his eyes, casually ncing at her. His attitude made it clear that she had to take responsibility to the end. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, ¡°I don¡¯t want to run.¡± ¡°Where were you yesterday then?¡± ¡°¡­¡± He asked after all. Qin Youxuan nervously pursed her lips, trying to pull her hand back, but he held it tightly. ¡°I just couldn¡¯t breathe, I wanted to walk around, I didn¡¯t expect it would suddenly rain heavily¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying!¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted her, his ck eyes deep, propping his body to sit up from the bed. Qin Youxuan forgot to exin, she quickly grabbed a pillow, propped up his back, and helped him against the head of the bed. ¡°The direction you left was the airport, not going for a run. Why did you head there out of so many ces? Don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t see the rescue helicopter.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were deep. The helicopter searched the ind as soon as possible, but her figure was nowhere to be found. If she was just trying to rx, why was she hiding? ¡°I saw it, I even called out for help, but they couldn¡¯t hear.¡± Qin Youxuan exined urgently. She admitted that she had a purpose when she left at first.
But she never thought of escaping from beneath his eyes. Moreover, when she saw the helicopter, she had already returned. It was only because the helicopter did not see her that all these things happened afterward. She didn¡¯t buy anything with her trip, and she almost lost herself in the process. ¡°I really called for help, but I happened to encounter a mudslide at that time, and was trapped on a big rock¡­ Right, Dan Hanjie, I met a man on the ind yesterday.¡±
Whenever Qin Youxuan thought of this, she felt it was mysterious. After Dan Hanjie got out of danger, she immediately asked Yao to investigate the ¡°lifesaving benefactor¡± who mysteriously appeared and disappearedst night. But after searching for a while, Yao told her that Extreme Love Ind was a closed ind, and there could not be anyone else on it. Qin Youxuan thought about it and still felt that something was wrong, so she told Dan Hanjie the whole story in detail. ¡°What are you thinking?¡± Dan Hanjie looked straight at her, his ck eyes revealing a strange light. ¡°Do you think that man might be¡­ Bai Huo?¡± Qin Youxuan asked tentatively. Chapter 403: 403: A Little Pain in the Hand, or a Little Pain in the Heart Chapter 403: A Little Pain in the Hand, or a Little Pain in the Heart ¡°Impossible.¡± Dan Hanjie negated her conjecture without a second thought, pressing his long fingers against Qin Youxuan¡¯s lips that were about to argue, ¡°He¡¯s dead, he can¡¯t revive.¡± ¡°What if¡­?¡± Qin Youxuan clung to his hand, ¡°This is the Dan Family¡¯s private ind. You said no one apart from yourself coulde in, but I really did see a man. How do you exin that?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no what if.¡± Dan Hanjie held her head steady, ¡°You are too tired,e sleep by my side.¡± He shifted slightly, making room for her beside him. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan remained still, just staring at his face with bright eyes. The more she thought, the more she believed that her guess was correct. ¡°Extreme Love Ind was once an unnamed ind, initially just amercially worthless ind in the ocean. Before I took over, it had been in the possession of the Dan Family for nearly ten years. Do you know what it was used for?¡± Seeing her persistent disobedience, Dan Hanjie squeezed her nose with his big hand.
Rubbing his fingertips against her delicate skin, he squinted with satisfaction. ¡°With such beautiful scenery, it¡¯s ideal for sightseeing.¡± ¡°Weapon research,¡± Dan Hanjie sneered, pausing after each word. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Scared?¡± Seeing her wide eyes, Dan Hanjie ran his fingers over her eyebrows, lightly pressing. Qin Youxuan swallowed, twisting her dress hem, ¡°I¡¯m just surprised, the Dan Family is a top-tier n, how could they¡­¡± ¡°The more morous people appear, the more dirty and hidden methods they tend to have.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t reply, and just stared at him, wide-eyed. Would he criticize his own family like this? ¡°After I took over the Dan Group, this ce was exposed by the media and was no longer suitable for underhand operations, so I took it out of the Dan Group¡¯s control and made it a private ind. Bringing you here, I thought the people here were all mine, enough to guarantee your safety, but now¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were deep, emanating a chilling coldness. ¡°I am no longer certain how many secrets this ce is hiding, perhaps the person you saw entered through a route I¡¯m not aware of.¡± ¡°So we ought to leave here even more! How dangerous!¡± Qin Youxuan seized the opportunity, urging him to go back home for treatment. The climate here was indeed not conducive for his wounds to heal. ¡°I really appreciate your concern, but the honeymoon has not yet ended. We can¡¯t just quit half way.¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his head and lightly kissed her forehead, seeing Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t resist, his eyes shed. ¡°Are we done fighting now?¡±
While leaning his forehead against hers, his maic voice carried a hint of seduction. ¡°¡­We were never fighting.¡± Twisting her tiny fingers, Qin Youxuan silently rolled over to the side of the bed and snuggled towards him. She reached out her arm to hold his strong waist, burying her small head in his chest and mumbled, ¡°Let¡¯s put all that in the past.¡±
The moment she found out that he had risked his life and dashed into a dangerous zone, just to find her, she had forgotten about everything else. Watching him break into a high fever, but persistently calling for her, holding her hand and refusing to let go, she couldn¡¯t tell what hurt more, her hand or her heart. All she knew was that she couldn¡¯t be without this man. He had intricately woven a, enclosing her tightly. Little by little, he bound her, and by the time she realized it, she had alreadypletely sumbed. Chapter 404: 404: Is There Another Possibility? Chapter 404: Is There Another Possibility? ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie blinked, his gaze falling on the figure curled up in his arms, his eyes tightened. A faint light brushed across his eyes. The arm that held her kept tightening. He could ignore everything else as long as she stayed by his side. Having watched over Dan Hanjie all night without proper rest, Qin Youxuan quickly fell asleep once she rxed, forgetting that she originally came to persuade him to return to the maind to recuperate¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao walked in from outside the door with a report, bowing respectfully. ¡°Shhhh¡± Dan Hanjie raised his hand indicating him to be quiet, one hand pressed over his chest wound, the other gently moved Qin Youxuan¡¯s little head, which was buried in his chest.
Only after ensuring he did not wake her, did he step off the bed, walking towards the floor-to-ceiling windows on the balcony. The sea breeze blew towards him, Dan Hanjie coughed softly, a look of difort crossing his face. He stretched out two fingers towards Yao. ¡°Mr. Jie, I¡¯m afraid your health isn¡¯t suitable for smoking¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Dan Hanjie gave him a sidelong nce, the cold look in his eyes immediately made Yao shrink back, handing over a cigarette and lighting it for him. He took a deep breath and exhaled gently. The blue smoke circled upwards, dispersing halfway in the sea breeze, disappearing before his eyes. ¡°Did the investigation yield any results?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes narrowed, his tone was calm, yet it was densely murderous. ¡°Yes.¡± Yao straightened up, ¡°Mr. Jie¡¯s guess was right. The footprints in the forbidden zone weren¡¯t left by Miss Qin. Our men followed them to Miss Qin¡¯s location, andpared it with the route she had given herself. The ce where we found the footprints greatly deviated from these paths. We can now confirm that there is someone on this ind that we don¡¯t know about.¡± Yao paused for a moment, ¡°And another thing, Mr. Jie, Miss Qin said thatst night she saw a man, she guessed it is¡­¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be Bai Huo.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly interrupted, the finger holding the cigarette trembled slightly, the ashes burnt his hand. ¡°He¡¯s already dead. A dead man can¡¯t appear alive, let alone the traps in the forbidden zone were clearly set to kill me. If Bai Huo actually survived, he wouldn¡¯t do something like this.¡± Someone had set an ambush on the ind in advance, just waiting for his appearance. If it weren¡¯t for Qin Youxuan¡¯s sudden disappearance, which made him panic, they wouldn¡¯t have conducted the full ind search, identally discovering that someone on the ind was secretly plotting. Perhaps there would be a second unexpected assassination attempt¡­ Whoever held such a deep-seated grudge against him, couldn¡¯t possibly be Bai Huo. ¡°Mr. Jie, is it possible that Mr. Bai isn¡¯t actually dead?¡± Yao boldly spected.
¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, filled with a deep, mysterious light. He stubbed out the tip of the cigarette on the railing. His cold voice carried a hint of bloodlust.
¡°Continue the investigation, make sure to uncover all the traps on this ind for me. If suspicious individuals are found, no matter who they are, kill without mercy!¡± ¡­ ¡°Xuan, wake up¡­¡± ¡°Xuan, wake up, it¡¯s time to take your medicine¡­¡± A soft voice echoed in her ears, Qin Youxuan subconsciously frowned, mumbled, ¡°Mom¡­¡± In a daze, a white silhouette appeared before her eyes. The years had not left any marks on Jiang Yu¡¯s beautiful face, she still looked as beautiful as Qin Youxuan remembered, but she had turned into a five or six-year-old child. The innocent little face only carried a trace of sleepiness from just waking up. She rubbed her eyes, and then childishly threw herself into her mother¡¯s arms, ¡°The medicine is so bitter, I don¡¯t want to take it.¡± ¡°Xuan, you have to drink this until you get better. You¡¯re not well,¡± Jiang Yu¡¯s words were never loud, always gentle, carrying the warmth of a mother. Chapter 405: 405: Dont Ruin the Atmosphere at This Time Chapter 405: Don¡¯t Ruin the Atmosphere at This Time ¡°Once you get better, Dad wille back to pick us up, you need to be good.¡± As Jiang Yu said these words, she rose from beside the bed holding a bowl of medicine and turned to walk out the door. ¡°Mom¡­¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t leave, I will take the medicine¡­ I will¡­¡± Cold sweat broke out on Qin Youxuan¡¯s forehead. She clenched the sheets tightly with her hands and kept calling out, but her mom didn¡¯t turn around and soon disappeared from her sight. ¡°Mom¡ª¡± ¡°Kitty, wake up¡­¡± Who was calling her? Qin Youxuan felt as though her body was floating in mid-air. She tried to open her eyes, but she couldn¡¯t, no matter how hard she tried. ¡°It¡¯s just a dream, wake up quickly!¡±
A dream, she was dreaming¡­ Qin Youxuan was startled and jumped up from the bed. The dazzling light made it hard for her to open her eyes. Before she could gather her senses, she fell into a warm embrace, ¡°It¡¯s good you¡¯re awake, everything¡¯s okay now.¡± Dan Hanjie rubbed her small head with one hand, and looking into her confused eyes, he pinched her nose with his long fingers. ¡°I was dreaming just now¡­¡± Covered in cold sweat, Qin Youxuan confirmed the person in front of her was really Dan Hanjie. Her body suddenly went limp, leaning weakly on his shoulder. ¡°Hmm, it was just a dream.¡± ¡°I dreamed of my mom.¡± Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t recovered from the shock of seeing her loved one disappear in front of her eyes, biting her lip nervously. Such a realistic dream. But why doesn¡¯t she remember anything? She doesn¡¯t remember being sick when she was young, or what medicine her mom gave her? ¡°What are you thinking about?¡± Dan Hanjie gently held her, hisrge hand resting on the back of her head. ¡°No¡­nothing, it was just a strange dream, I¡¯m okay.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes darted around as she sized up her surroundings, ¡°How long did I sleep? It feels like I slept so heavily.¡± ¡°Hmm, you slept for a day, indeed very soundly.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her surprised cat-like eyes, his devious mouth corner raised in a yful smile, ¡°Seems like I¡¯ve raised azy little cat who loves to eat and sleep.¡± ¡°Goods are sold, no returns!¡± Qin Youxuan wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, stubbornly refusing to let go. The next second, she was suddenly lifted off the bed and into his arms. ¡°Dan Hanjie, put me down now, you¡¯re injured.¡±
¡°Don¡¯t kill the mood now.¡± Dan Hanjie tightened his grip as he held her, effortlessly lifted her up and stepped out of the room. ¡­ Downstairs, Jiang Jinchen and Ning Yanan were already too bored to argue. Sitting across from each other, staring off.
The moment they saw Dan Hanjie and Qin Youxuan appear, they immediately stood up from the sofa. ¡°Jie, you¡¯re okay now?¡± Jiang Jinchen stepped forward, a faint worry crossing his handsome face. Just one night, and his physical capabilities seemed to have recovered too quickly. ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly nced at him, then walked out of the courtyard holding Qin Youxuan. He ced her on a bench in the courtyard, his long fingers tracing her soft cheek, he dropped a kiss on her lips, ¡°What do you want to eat? I¡¯ll tell the butler to prepare.¡± ¡°I¡¯m more concerned about how our trip will be arranged next. You¡¯re injured, we can¡¯t go to the beach again¡­¡± ¡°Shh¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie pressed his long finger on her lips, cutting off her words, ¡°Leave such matters to me. I promise to give you an unforgettable honeymoon.¡± ¡°¡­¡± In the end, Dan Hanjie proved with actions that their honeymoon was indeed unforgettable. Every morning, Qin Youxuan was too tired to get up. That certain beast should have been seriously injured, but after the high fever faded in less than two days, he acted as if he was fine, dragging her to bed every day for exercise.
Chapter 406: 406: What to Do if You Dont Like It? Chapter 406: What to Do if You Don¡¯t Like It? Throughout the nned itinerary for the next day, Qin Youxuan, with her huge panda eyes, was in a daze, being held in his arms. If it weren¡¯t for Jiang Jinchen and Ning Yanan constantly bickering at her side, Qin Youxuan might have thought she was dreaming. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I can¡¯t do it anymore, I¡¯m really tired¡­¡± As soon as night fell, Qin Youxuan climbed into bed early, imed a prime spot, and held on to her pillow as a defense against the approaching man. ¡°Yeah, let¡¯s call it quits for today. Let¡¯s rest early.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s captivating eyes twinkled mischievously, while he nodded nonchntly. ¡°Really? You¡¯re not fooling me?¡± Qin Youxuan, who was all set to resist to the end, got stuck at his words, she looked up at him with puzzlement. ¡°Yeah.¡± As he answered simply, Dan Hanjieid down on the bed and reached out to her. ¡°You said you wouldn¡¯t do anything today!¡± Qin Youxuan, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, immediately raised her ws. ¡°I am just hugging you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes were deep, his face stern. He stared at the woman guarding against him like one guards against a wolf, his brows furrowed in displeasure.
¡°I have a honeymoon gift for you.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Qin Youxuan, curious, blinked her eyes and reached out her hand, ¡°Let me check it out first, what if I don¡¯t like it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes twinkled perilously. His neat, distinct long fingers slowly moved onto his shirt buttons,zily unbuttoning himself while casually curving his thin lips, ¡°What did you just say? I didn¡¯t quite catch it.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves twitched and she lunged forward to grab his hand that was undoing the buttons, hurriedly apologizing, ¡°I like it! Whatever you give, I will love it! I will worship the gift like an ancestor, burn incense three times daily to show my respect.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Dan Hanjie withdrew his hand, gently patting her little head, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worship it, your current ancestor is Dan. You are married now, just listen and behave.¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± ¡°Go to sleep.¡± Dan Hanjie grabbed her hand and trapped Qin Youxuan in his arms. He turned his head, bit her neck, and gnawed for a while before closing his eyes, satisfied. As they slumbered, huddled together, the slight fragrance of her body wafted into the air. The sunshine showered over them, bringing azy warmth. Rolled over instinctively, Qin Youxuan¡¯s body crashed into the pillow, she didn¡¯t open her eyes but her hand did feel for the spot next to her. Nobody¡­ Qin Youxuan abruptly opened her eyes. Indeed, nobody was there. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan tentatively called out.
For the past few days, she¡¯d been unable to wake up in the mornings. It was always him carrying her to brush her teeth, wash her face, change her clothes, then pack her into the car. Why was he suddenly not there today? Wearing her slippers, Qin Youxuan climbed out of bed to brush her teeth and wash her face in the bathroom. After tidying herself up, she wandered around the room. He wasn¡¯t in the bedroom, nor was he in the bathroom.
Qin Youxuan checked the dressing room and the study but still found no sign of him. ¡°Where did he go?¡± Touching her little head, Qin Youxuan quickly ran downstairs, ¡°Butler, have you seen Dan Hanjie?¡± ¡°Good morning, Miss Qin.¡± The butler greeted her respectfully upon seeing her downstairs. ¡°Morning, where is Dan Hanjie?¡± Chasing after the answer, Qin Youxuan took a quick scan around the living room. Not only was Dan Hanjie not there, even Jiang Jinchen and Ning Yanan who would usually wait in the living room for them were also missing. The atmosphere in the entire vi that day conveyed two words¡ª eerie. She hoped they hadn¡¯t all returned home, leaving her alone on the deserted ind to y the stay-at-home kid?! Chapter 407: 407: The Language of Red Roses Chapter 407: The Language of Red Roses ¡°Mr. Jie set off early. Here¡¯s the address. He asked that Miss Qin head over there herself once she wakes up. The car is waiting outside.¡± The butler respectfully replied, handing a piece of paper with the written address to Qin Youxuan. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the address, grabbed a handful of her long hair, and started chewing on it. What¡¯s with all the secrecy? We¡¯re adults ying hide and seek. Following him like this will only make her look desperate, but not going¡­ Would Dan Hanjie strangle her? Qin Youxuan knitted her eyebrows, deep in thought. After a while, she finally let go of her hair, smiled at the butler, and asked, ¡°Do we have any bicycles on the ind?¡± ¡°¡­Yes, we have a few in the storeroom.¡± The butler was taken aback, evidently not on the same wavelength as Qin Youxuan. ¡°Quick, fetch me one!¡±
Qin Youxuan pped her hands excitedly. Once the butler had some servants carry out a bicycle, Qin Youxuan ran up to it and hopped on, smilingly. She turned to the still bewildered butler. ¡°My phone¡¯s dead, so I won¡¯t bring it. If Dan Hanjie calls, just tell him I¡¯m already on my way, rushing there as fast as I can. Tell him to wait patiently!¡± With that, Qin Youxuan pedaled and zoomed out of the gate. She rode against the wind, following a coastal road, heading to the Coastal Area. ¡°Driver, enjoy your day off!¡± As she passed by the waiting luxury car, Qin Youxuan shouted towards the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Mi¡­ Miss Qin¡­¡± The driver, who had been waiting in the car, watched as she left on a bicycle, his eyes wide open in shock. He quickly flung open the door and ran out. Qin Youxuan left him with nothing but a captivating view of her back. She waved her arms and pedaled faster. It took the driver a few seconds before he regained his senses and whipped out his phone. ¡°As¡­ Assistant Yao, Miss Qin has run off!¡± ¡­ ¡°Woohoo¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan rode her bicycle with her arms spread wide, embracing the sea breeze freely. On the path nearing the sea, continuous sea waves shed against the shore, raising a white mist. Even the sea breeze carried a hint of saltiness. As Qin Youxuan pedaled the bicycle hard, it was as if she went back to her youthful school days. On the distant shore, a tall figure stood, his handsome face sculpted and perfect, glowing in the sunlight.
He stood still, staring at her straight on, his vivid eyes impossible to ignore. Qin Youxuan slipped, nearly falling into the sea, bike and all. She managed to regain herposure and continued to ride towards him. A helicopter suddenly appeared overhead, flying past her.
Flower petals showered down from the sky, swirling around her petite figure. It was as if she was a fairy surrounded by blooming flowers, adorable, lively, enchanting¡­ Qin Youxuan was taken aback, then looked up to see the petals continuously falling from the helicopter. She reached out and caught a few petals. She held them up to her nose and sniffed, ¡°Red roses¡­¡± Wild roses are symbol of romance, while red wild roses signify a romantic proposition¡­ When he presented her with red roses, was he hinting at something? ¡°Do you like them?¡± Before she realized it, Dan Hanjie had already arrived by her side. He held her hand and helped her off the bike. The bicycle fell to the side with a tter. Qin Youxuan looked back at it instinctively. Chapter 408: 408: If There is a Marriage Proposal Chapter 408: If There is a Marriage Proposal ¡°Behind her, Dan Hanjie¡¯s sardonic voice rang out, ¡°Just riding on such a lousy bicycle, making me wait for a whole half an hour, Qin Youxuan, it seems your stamina is quite good.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan felt a chill, usually when he said she had great stamina, it wasn¡¯t a good omen. ¡°Isn¡¯t it good for me to make an effort to reach you by myself? Are you displeased?¡± Kicking the bicycle away, Qin Youxuan took the initiative to take his hand, ¡°Dan Hanjie, the ce you chose is so far away, I¡¯ve pedalled till my legs are sore, how about carrying me? ¡°¡­Sure.¡± A glimpse shed in Hanjie¡¯s eyes, looking on her spirited cat-like eyes, he bent over, held her firmly in his arms, and turned towards the yacht by the sea. Layers of petals wereid on the long seaside path. The rails of the walkway, all tied with white chiffon; red petals had fallen on it, just like a bride¡¯s path to the holy church. A shower of petals fluttered in the air, apanied by the sea breeze, the air was filled with a faint scent of flowers¡­
¡°Dan Hanjie, this ce is so beautiful.¡± Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help expressing her admiration, her arms tightly wrapped around his neck. ¡°Do you like it?¡± The man¡¯s deep, maic voice echoed in her ear like a cello, his warm breath as dominate as ever. ¡°I like it!¡± Qin Youxuan nodded fervently, her eyes expressing her concealed excitement. She grinned like a blooming flower, Dan Hanjie slightly raised the corner of his mouth, holding her steadily, step by step across the long coastal path. Each step, so stable, so solid¡­ ¡°Kitty, do you know what red roses symbolize?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan raised her head to look at him, her cat-like eyes clear. He knew, she understood. His lips slightly parted, every word clear, ¡°If there¡¯s a proposal, would you ept?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Her heart pounded in response. Qin Youxuan felt like her head was about to explode. ¡°You don¡¯t like the idea?¡± Hanjie¡¯s eyes deepened, and he frowned slightly. ¡°¡­It¡¯s not that, but, we¡¯re already married.¡± Isn¡¯t it toote to discuss the matter of proposal now? Does he want to divorce her now and then start over?
¡°Don¡¯t you dare think about it!¡± Dan Hanjie saw through her thoughts, spoke domineeringly, quickened his steps, and directly carried her onto the yacht deck. ¡°¡­¡± So she wasn¡¯t even allowed to think about it, what a domineering man.
¡°Where are we going?¡± Feeling his cold air, Qin Youxuan carefully moved closer to him, gently tugging his sleeve. ¡°If you¡¯re not willing to marry me, why are you worried about where I¡¯m going?¡± Dan Hanjie rested one arm on the deck¡¯s railing, ncing at her sideways. Qin Youxuan bit her lower lip, pointing at herself innocently with her finger, ¡°I never said I wouldn¡¯t ept, besides, you married me already.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He had arranged everything. If he hadn¡¯t made a move a step earlier, would she still be with him now? Dan Hanjie clenched the hand that was grabbing the railing, his dark eyes revealing a deep light. ¡°So the surprise you prepared for me today is taking me out to the sea?¡± Qin Youxuan casually tied her hair into a ponytail and took off her shoes. Barefoot, she walked to the edge of the yacht, yfully dipping her feet into the sea. Softly kicking at the sshing sea waves. She looked back at the yacht, which was empty except for them, ¡°Where are Jiang Jinchen and Yaya?¡± ¡°Do you like having third wheels around?¡± ¡°¡­¡±
It¡¯s not like that, but people are missing, surely she should ask. Qin Youxuan blinked her cat-like eyes, not daring to refute him, ¡°There seems to be no one on the yacht, who¡¯s going to drive it?¡± Chapter 409: 409: Do You Love Me? Chapter 409: Do You Love Me? ¡°Me.¡± ¡°And the meal just now? Did you make it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°What about cleaning up after dinner?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Then, do you love me?¡± ¡°What do you think?¡± Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes, casting her a cold nce. ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Okay, the n failed. Qin Youxuan¡¯s small face was a bright red, ¡°If you don¡¯t love me, so be it! I¡¯m going to the bathroom.¡±
She turned and ran off hastily. She disappeared onto the deck in a sh. ¡°Stupid cat.¡± Dan Hanjie watched her disappearing figure with a deep gaze. ¡­ In everyone¡¯s impression, Dan Hanjie was always the lofty financial tycoon. But on Extreme Love Ind, she saw him at his most helpless, even covered in mud, it couldn¡¯t hide his grace and charm. Thest day, there were no onlookers. Just them, leaning on each other. Lying quietly on the deck, looking at the stars scattered across the sky. The charcoal in the nearby stove was cracking as it burned. No one spoke, they were tightly intertwined till the break of dawn, then till nightfall, and once again till the break of dawn. They saw the sunset, and waited for the sunrise. The pale gold scattered across the sea surface, the golden ocean seemed to fall into another realm, so beautiful that it seemed shatterable. ¡°If only we could always stay here, I think I fell in love with this ce,¡± Qin Youxuan nestled in Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms, she hadn¡¯t slept all night, but she looked at him spiritedly. In the dim light, his chiseled face was also bathed in a holy glow. He lowered his head slightly, looking into her expectant eyes, his pupils flickered, ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll bring you here often.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not the same.¡± Qin Youxuan nuzzled in his arms, staring at the just-risen sun, ¡°But I know you can¡¯t always stay here. Dan Group is so big, you have your responsibilities.¡± ¡°Give me time.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm tightened slightly, he said softly.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, raising her head to look at him. Meeting his serious gaze, she was speechless for a long time. ¡°Give me time.¡±
Dan Hanjie repeated again, word by word, ¡°I will bring you back.¡± ¡°I was just joking, you don¡¯t have to take it seriously, it¡¯s nice just to be able toe here once in a while¡­¡± ¡°I told you before, you don¡¯t have to pretend to be happy in front of me.¡± Dan Hanjie sat up from the deck mat and pulled her into his arms, their foreheads touching as he gently pressed his lips against hers. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll add another one, in front of me, you don¡¯t need to hide anything, just be your true self.¡± Whether she really likes it or not, he can tell. ¡°¡­¡± There was a long silence. The sun jumped out of the sea level, and the sunshine became hot. Qin Youxuan nodded stiffly, and only then did Dan Hanjie lower his head satisfactorily, sealing her lips with his. An intense entanglement¡­ The morning light fell on the white deck, casting a warm and beautiful shadow¡­ ¡­ Fico City.
Yujing Vi. ¡°Move these luggage back to the room first, these are gifts for everyone, steward, please help distribute them¡­¡± Qin Youxuan just got out of the car, without time to rest, she rushed to the car carrying luggage and organized everything ording to the tags. Just as she was about to ask Dan Hanjie something, she caught sight of Bai Wei standing at the front door out of the corner of her eye. She paused. ¡°Hanjie¡­¡± As soon as Bai Wei spotted Dan Hanjie stepping out of the car, she quickly approached him. Only in a short half month, Bai Wei had be as thin as paper, her frail body looked like it could be blown away by a gust of wind. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, a look of resentment appeared on Bai Wei¡¯s face, even scarier than a female ghost. Chapter 410: 410: Dont Think Too Highly of Me Chapter 410: Don¡¯t Think Too Highly of Me She only looked at her briefly before shifting her gaze to Dan Hanjie, and headed towards him eagerly. ¡°¡­¡± Instinctively, Qin Youxuan looked at Dan Hanjie. He however, seemed uninterested, his deep, ck eyes just looking at her. Upon seeing her looking at him too, his eyes flickered, and he raised the corner of his lips in a smug smile. Under his intense gaze, Qin Youxuan coyly turned her head away and continued instructing the butler to distribute the gifts. Extreme Love Ind didn¡¯t have any stores, so they had to go buy these gifts afternding. Dan Hanjie was reluctant at first, he never took to the task of gratifying his staff. However, Qin Youxuan insisted. Because of his cold demeanor, no one dared to approach him except Yao; no one else dared to take the initiative to speak to him. When she begged him hard even to the point of promising him she would submit to him at night, a humiliating condition, he reluctantly agreed. ¡°Miss Qin, everyone have received their gifts and they all like them. Everyone wants to say thank you to you.¡± The butler of Yujing Vi said, with a grateful expression. ¡°No need, it¡¯s enough that everyone likes them.¡± Qin Youxuan waved her hands dismissively, just about to go inside when a hand wrapped itself around her waist.
¡°They all seem to be bought over by you now, are you happy?¡± Dan Hanjie leaned against her back, his hand slipping forward, teasing her waist lightly and heavily. ¡°¡­Dan Hanjie, there are people!¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, blushing, and pushed his hand away, but Dan Hanjie caught her, and one hand grew more daring under her dress. Turning her head, she saw the butler had tactfully disappeared. As for Bai Wei¡­ When Qin Youxuan turned back, she saw Bai Wei still standing there, staring intensely at Dan Hanjie holding her. The deep resentment in her eyes was frightening. There was also disbelief and desperation deep in her eyes¡­ Qin Youxuan momentarily froze, suddenly understanding Dan Hanjie¡¯s intentions. He did this deliberately in front of Bai Wei¡­ Was he trying to tell her to give up? ¡°Don¡¯t make me out to be too noble, I just missed you. Don¡¯t forget what you promised me at the airport. I am looking forward to your performance tonight¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan instantly stiffened. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous, it¡¯s still daylight out, and you¡¯ve got plenty of time to prepare.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure leaned into her, his hot breath fluttering against her ear. ¡°¡­¡± Bloody preparation, preparing to present herself on the dinner table with a pink bow? As Qin Youxuan drowned in her thoughts, she didn¡¯t bother looking at Bai Wei. She broke free from Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm and ran inside as if trying to escape. Dan Hanjie, watching her stumbling figure leaving, pulled a slight smile, his ck eyes filled with doting. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed Bai Wei approaching. His eyes flickered momentarily before regaining their calmness, then turned around, ¡°Wei¡¯er, I thought you¡¯d learned your lesson by now.¡±
¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei froze at his icy look, her body stiffened. After several seconds of hesitation, she managed to say with reddened eyes, ¡°Jie, I was just worried about you. That knife was stabbed so deep that day, I thought¡­I thought¡­¡± ¡°I never wanted you dead, but I just loved you too much. I loved you for so many years, yet lost to a woman of unknown origin. I can¡¯t ept it!¡±
With determination in her eyes, Bai Wei faced Dan Hanjie¡¯s displeasure but quickly regained herposure. ¡°Jie, I already know I was wrong. I won¡¯t provoke her again, but don¡¯t send me away, I don¡¯t want to go back to America!¡± Chapter 411: 411 Love and Kill Each Other Chapter 411: Chapter 411 Love and Kill Each Other Bai Wei took a step back, her slender figure pressed against the iron railing, her face pale. Her eyes pleaded. ¡°I thought we had already discussed this matter,¡± Dan Hanjie said, his expression indifferent and unmoved. He would not make the same mistake twice. A woman¡¯s jealousy is a sharp de, having witnessed it with Meng Ziqi, he wouldn¡¯t allow Bai Wei to stay by his side. ¡°In consideration of our many years of friendship, won¡¯t you even take me in?¡± Bai Wei¡¯s voice trembled with emotion and tears. ¡°If you want to stay in the country, why do you have to live here?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold gaze saw right through Bai Wei¡¯s motives. Bai Wei shifted her gaze, ¡°I was forced into this. Caso Heber hase to propose marriage to the Bai Family. The Caso family is Europe¡¯s nobility, my father will surely agree for the sake of business interests. I don¡¯t want to ept this arranged marriage, Jie, only you can help me!¡± ¡°I will handle this matter and it has nothing to do with you going back to America.¡± ¡°But what about after this instance? The next time, my father will know that I wille to you for help, and he will keep you in the dark and force me into marriage, I don¡¯t want¡­¡±
Bai Wei clutched her head with both hands and kept backing away. Fear was the only expression left on her pale face. ¡°You don¡¯t have anything to barter with me,¡± Dan Hanjie said, ¡°Wei¡¯er, I promised your brother that I would take care of you for a lifetime. But how I take care of you is up to me.¡± ¡°No! You just want to push me far away, you¡¯re not really willing to take care of me!¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I have a bargaining chip! I have a bargaining chip!¡± Bai Wei nced around and stepped forward, ¡°Qin Youxuan certainly doesn¡¯t know that you knew of her identity a long time ago, yet you kept it from her while watching her fall in love and confront Jin Chenye!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, his re focused on her. Bai Wei turned pale, quickly stepping backward until she hit the iron door. ¡°Wei¡¯er, you are forcing me to kill you.¡± Dan Hanjie warned, gritting his teeth. ¡°¡­¡± Bai Wei¡¯s face went pale as she gripped the iron gate tightly, ¡°I won¡¯t tell anyone, I just want to stay with you a little longer. Once the Caso family marriage proposal has blown over, I will leave. It¡¯s only for a short time.¡± ¡°If you dare say a word in front of her, I will end you myself.¡± The intensity in Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze increased, scaring Bai Wei into nearly copsing. When she recovered, Dan Hanjie had already walked past her, heading towards the vi. Bai Wei tightened her hand on the iron railings as she watched his ruthless retreating figure, her fingers turning white. ¡­ ¡°What are you looking at?¡± As Dan Hanjie pushed open the door, he noticed the petite figure sprawled on the couch, his gaze softened. ¡°Nothing, just browsing.¡± Qin Youxuan closed the newspaper in her hand, ced it to the side and nonchntly stood up, tugging at her T-shirt. The in white round cor T-shirt paired with faded jeans made her look vibrant and lively.
Her clear cat-like eyes always held a glint of mischief. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze moved from her face to the newspaper on the table, his eyes flickered slightly. He walked towards it and reached out to take it. ¡°It¡¯s just some entertainment newspaper, you¡¯re not usually interested in this stuff, are you?¡± Qin Youxuan awkwardly held his hand and looked up at him.
Without a word, Dan Hanjie brushed her hand away and picked up the newspaper. Chapter 412 - 412 He is Obviously Angry Chapter 412: Chapter 412 He is Obviously Angry The newspaper¡¯s headline was about a newly popr female model, wearing a provocative outfit, striking sensual poses in front of the camera¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze tightened, and Qin Youxuan¡¯s small hand immediately covered his eyes, ¡°You¡¯re not allowed to look at pictures with such revealing outfits!¡± As she spoke, she tried to take the newspaper from his hand. Dan Hanjie calmly grasped her hand and cast an indifferent nce at her. Then, he continued to read the newspaper. ¡°¡­¡± Seeing that he remained unmoved, Qin Youxuan dared not act anymore. This man was too terrifying, as he could easily see through her little tricks. In the newspaper, people continued to openly criticize Meng Ziqi. Compared to the photos of her being framed by Jin Lan before, Meng Ziqi¡¯s photos hadpletely stirred up a tempest. The scandal of explicit photos from high society became the topic of table chatter in everyone¡¯s spare time. Even after nearly half a month, the newspapers were still mentioning the once proud daughter of the Meng family, who now had to dodge in the streets like a rat crossing the road. Also mentioned was Jin Chenye, who was rumored to have secretly married Meng Ziqi in the United States at the time. A number of paparazzi had captured shots of Meng Ziqi meeting privately with Jin Chenye after the exposure of her explicit photos. Even though the image was too blurred. Even if the newspaper erged the photo, it was still impossible to tell if it was indeed Jin Chenye. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± After finishing reading, Dan Hanjie threw the newspaper heavily onto the table. ¡°I just wanted to see how the Meng family would handle this, it has nothing to do with Jin Chenye. Are you angry?¡±, Qin Youxuan immediately grabbed his arm and exined anxiously when she saw his face darken. ¡°No.¡±, Dan Hanjie answered briefly, looking at her with a smile that wasn¡¯t quite a smile. ¡°¡­¡± Clearly, he was angry. He always masked his true displeasure with phony smiles¡­ Unsettled, Qin Youxuan swallowed and reached out to him, ¡°If you¡¯re not angry, that¡¯s good. Where¡¯s my gift then?¡± ¡°There isn¡¯t one.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly tossed down a few words, turned and walked towards the wardrobe. He picked up a shirt and turned to enter the bathroom. Qin Youxuan blocked his way dejectedly, ¡°You clearly said you¡¯d prepared one, how can you say there isn¡¯t one now? Also, you sent Jiang Jinchen and Yaya away without telling me. You don¡¯t know- Yaya has been constantly sending me angry texts, calling me insensitive to others¡­¡± Under his cold stare, Qin Youxuan trailed off anxiously. She fiddled nervously with the hem of her clothing and timidly spoke up, ¡°Dan Hanjie, you said you weren¡¯t angry.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie lips were tightly pressed, his resolute face stiff as he fixed his gaze on her nervous self. ¡°I just wanted to see what the media was saying outside at this time, after all, when I just left, Jin Chenye had just acknowledged me as his sister¡­¡± Qin Youxuan cautiously tugged at his sleeve, fearing that he would shake her off. ¡°Come in and turn on the water.¡± Dan Hanjie reluctantly squeezed out a few words before stepping into the bathroom, leaving her behind. It took Qin Youxuan a few seconds to follow his pace hastily. ¡°Dan Hanjie, after the shower I want to see my gift!¡± ¡°Depends on your behavior.¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± In the end, Qin Youxuan was carried out of the bathroom with a tomato-red face. As soon as she was ced on the couch, shey sprawled out motionless, not even having the strength to move a finger. Her eyes roved around, settling on the brisk, fresh-looking man beside her who was tying his necktie. A phrase instantly sprung into her mind: wolf in sheep¡¯s clothing. Chapter 413: 413: A Gift With Ingenuity Chapter 413: A Gift With Ingenuity ¡°Dan Hanjie, where¡¯s my gift?¡± Qin Youxuan rolled over on the sofa, gazing at him expectantly. It was the first time he was giving her a present, and she was eager to see what it would be. ¡°Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Dan Hanjie loosened his tie, walked a few steps forward, and took a seat in front of her. From his gesture, Qin Youxuan deciphered what he wanted. She weakly got up from the sofa and tiptoed to tie his tie. ¡°We¡¯re about to go to bed, why bother tying the tie? It¡¯s going to be taken off anyway.¡± ¡°It seems you didn¡¯t appreciate my performance before and can¡¯t wait to spend another round with me, is that right?¡± Dan Hanjie blocked her waist with one hand and bit her delicate earlobe. ¡°You think I didn¡¯t say anything just now?¡± Qin Youxuan quickly tied his tie tightly and quickly stepped back. Dan Hanjie nced at her, didn¡¯tment, walked over to the phone and pressed the inte, ¡°Bring the thing up.¡±
At the sound of his words, Qin Youxuan immediately pricked her ears. Yet Dan Hanjie said nothing more and hung up the phone. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t sit still anymore. She stood up from the sofa, walked to the door, pulled it open, and eagerly waited. Her reaction greatly satisfied Dan Hanjie. He sat back on the sofa, propping his chin with one hand while watching her. It wasn¡¯t long before Yao brought up a square gift box. Seeing Qin Youxuan waiting by the door, Yao was slightly taken aback. ¡°Kitty,e here.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep voice uttered hismand. ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan was staring at the gift box within reach, then turned to look at him again. She walked back in. Fortunately, Yao was quick on his feet. Despite a slight dy, he carried the box and set it on the table. He then respectfully stepped aside. ¡°Can I open it now?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were full of anticipation. Her hands had already touched the edge of the box. Sensing movement inside, she couldn¡¯t wait any longer. She had a hunch there would be a pet inside. She could hear the scratching of ws against the box¡­ At Dan Hanjie¡¯s nod, Qin Youxuan had the ribbons and lid off the box in no time. A fluffy white bundle came into view, and Qin Youxuan was so surprised she didn¡¯t know how to react.
¡°Such an adorable little puppy.¡± Only a few months old, it looked not much bigger than a cat. She thought that since Dan Hanjie kept calling her ¡®kitty¡¯, he might give her a cat as a pet. She didn¡¯t expect to receive such a cute puppy instead. Qin Youxuan picked up the fluffy little thing with one hand and cradled it in her arms, stroking its fur. She looked at Dan Hanjie.
¡°Thank you, I love this gift,¡± she said with sincere gratitude. She had loved animals since she was a child, but she never had a chance to have a pet. There were no pets in Yujing Vi. She had asked the butler once, and he had told her it was because Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t like pets. She was deeply disappointed at the time. ¡°It¡¯s a wolf,¡± Dan Hanjie said coldly, ncing indifferently at the little creature that kept burrowing into her arms. ¡°¡­.¡± Qin Youxuan froze, her hand suspending in mid-air with the pet. ¡°Awooo¨C¡± Perhaps sensing her stiffness, the small creature let out a whine, grabbed hold of her clothes with its paw and pulled it into its mouth. Its sharp teeth shredded her clothes in an instant¡­ ¡°You, what did you just say it is?¡± It took a while for Qin Youxuan to regain her voice, and she asked tremulously. She pinched her thigh hard to refrain from throwing away the little wolf cub nuzzling against her chest!
Chapter 414: 414: Noble Name Chapter 414: Noble Name It¡¯s a wolf! A wolf! She has only ever seen people raising cats and dogs, but he is asking her to raise a wolf¡­ ¡°It¡¯s a purebred snow wolf from the hignds, the mother wolf fell into a trap while giving birth to it. She was killed by a beast trap and, before dying, gave birth to this cub. I happened toe across it, so I brought it back. Don¡¯t you like it?¡± Dan Hanjie said calmly, as if her raising a wolf cub was an insignificant matter. ¡°If you¡¯re scared, I can have someone take it away. However, since it¡¯s been raised by humans, if we send it back to the mountains now, I¡¯m afraid it wouldn¡¯t survive.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll raise it.¡± In a swift motion, Qin Youxuan protected the little wolf within her arms. Hearing about the mother wolf giving birth to the cub before dying, she could almost imagine that tragic scene, that stirring motherly love¡­ He must have saved the cub because he was moved too, right? Qin Youxuan¡¯s fear suddenly diminished significantly.
¡°Aroo¡ª¡± The little creature seemed to feel her kindness and reached out to lick the back of her hand. Qin Youxuan subconsciously wanted to retract her hand, but looked into its innocent eyes, stiffly suppressing her fear, allowing it to proceed with licking. ¡°Wolves are intelligent creatures, as long as you don¡¯t intend to harm it, it can sense your kindness.¡± Dan Hanjie nonchntly crossed his long legs, his dark eyes deep and profound. He wouldn¡¯t give her a dangerous pet to raise. The snow wolf, also known as the Wolf of Fantasy. They are the most special kind of wolf. ¡°¡­I¡¯ll try my best.¡± Qin Youxuan moved her fingers, reaching towards the little wolf cub lying on her thigh. The wolf cub seemed to not smell any danger, it did not dodge. Its small wolf head even actively rubbed against her palm. The fluffy feeling passed over her palm, and Qin Youxuan seemed to be struck by electricity, it took her a long time toe back to her senses. She only stared wide-eyed at the little wolf again, this time gnawing at the hem of her clothing. Her clothes were already torn by it¡­. Qin Youxuan tried to pull back her clothing, but it growled unhappily, which scared her into freezing on the spot. Why was she raising a pet that was more arrogant than she was? Why?! ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie reached out, his icy voice tinged with a hint of coldness. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to stand up, the little wolf on her thigh was visibly faster. It rushed from one end of the sofa to the other, ending up right in front of him. It docilely crouched at his feet, without moving.
¡°¡­¡± So it is true, a kind person is bullied by wolves? Tears. It took a long time for Qin Youxuan to ept that she was raising a wolf.
She held the small wolf cub, which was not much bigger than a cat, looking at the man in front of her reviewing documents, ¡°Dan Hanjie, considering its noble birth, what kind of a name should I give it?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Xiao Bai? Da Bai? Or simply Wolf?¡± Qin Youxuan asked excitedly. Dan Hanjie did not look at her, continuing to sign the documents with a swish of his pen. His head didn¡¯t even budge. ¡°¡­¡± So he was ignoring her just like that. Qin Youxuan puffed up her cheeks, holding up the small wolf cub, which was rolling about on herp, ¡°Hey, what about naming you Jie?¡± ¡°If you want it to die young, I don¡¯t mind you using that name.¡± Dan Hanjie paused, pen in hand, and looked up at the woman who was trying to amuse the wolf. His words were crisp and sharp. ¡°¡­¡± She was just joking, he was taking it too seriously. ¡°You ignored me just now.¡±
¡°If you cane up with a few noble names, I might consider giving some suggestions.¡± Dan Hanjie changed the position of his long legs, leaned back on the sofa, and continued to review the documents. Chapter 415: 415: Guilt is Written All Over Your Face Chapter 415: Guilt is Written All Over Your Face Unsubtlyining about her choice of a name being less than regal. ¡°If you¡¯re so smart, why don¡¯t youe up with one!¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, cing the little cub on his thigh. The cub, who had been feistily biting her clothes moments ago, became good as gold the moment itnded on Dan Hanjie¡¯sp. It quickly climbed down from his thigh and settled down at his feet. Even the cub knew he wasn¡¯t one to be trifled with; it was just too clever¡­ ¡°This is your wolf.¡± Dan Hanjie raised his captivating eyes slightly and gave her a nce. His implication was, her pet, of course, should be named by her. ¡°Let¡¯s name it Da Bai, look how well it matches its white fur, and don¡¯t you think it looks cute all fluffy?¡± Qin Youxuan excitedly held the wolf cub and started calling it ¡°Da Bai¡±. ¡°Da Bai, you must be obedient. When you grow up and have baby cubs, we will call them Xiao Bai, how does that sound?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a male wolf.¡± Dan Hanjiezily lifted his eyes, throwing a dampener on her ns.
¡°¡­¡± Regardless, its name is Da Bai. Qin Youxuan, huffing with annoyance, picked up Da Bai and turned to leave the bedroom, running downstairs to ask the housekeeper what it could eat. ¡°Miss Qin, let me take care of it. It¡¯ste, and if you don¡¯t go back upstairs now, I¡¯m afraid Mr. Jie will be angry,¡± the housekeeper respectfully reminded her as he took over Da Bai from her. ¡°I understand, thank you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no trouble, no trouble at all,¡± the housekeeper quickly waved her off. Qin Youxuan patted Da Bai¡¯s head, reassured when he didn¡¯t resist the housekeeper¡¯s touch, and then she headed upstairs with ease. Just as she reached the door, her phone rang in her pocket. Qin Youxuan took out her phone and frozepletely at the sight of the name shing on the screen. After hesitating for a few seconds, she answered the call. ¡°Youxuan, it¡¯s me¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s weary voice transmitted from the phone. ¡°What do you need?¡± Qin Youxuan gripped her phone tightly and tried to hold herposure, feeling as if eons had passed since shest heard his voice. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice was just as it had always been, gentle and soft, still polite and amiable despite everything. Qin Youxuan listened in silence. In the end, she replied softly, ¡°I¡¯ll let know once I finalize the date.¡± She hung up the call and stood there holding the phone for several minutes before she realized she¡¯d been spacing out. She put the phone back into her pocket, pushed open the door, and entered the room. Dan Hanjie had already changed into his robe and was lying on the bed. With a slightly unbuttoned cor revealing his muscr chest that under the light, seemed captivatingly beautiful.
His dark eyes red unhappily at the cautious Qin Youxuan who tiptoed inside, his gaze bing dangerous. ¡°Done running your errands? I was just about to tell you something.¡± Qin Youxuan was puzzled, and she responded with a forcedugh. ¡°Yourugh looks dreadful, it clearly says you¡¯re guilty about something.¡± Dan Hanjie ungraciously remarked as his tall figure sat up from the bed, tossed the nket aside, and moved towards her. The next second, Qin Youxuan was thrown onto the bed.
He pinned her down with such force that she could barely breathe. Through gritted teeth, he spat out, ¡°A mere wolf cub has managed to steal you away, Qin Youxuan, can you disregard me any more than this!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stiffened her neck as she gasped for air, ¡°Da Bai could neverpare to you. You see, it¡¯s just really young. Since it¡¯s my first time keeping such a rare pet, I wanted to give it some attention.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Dan Hanjie quirked an eyebrow, his displeasure was not diminished in the least. ¡°Of course, if Da Bai was not a gift from you, I wouldn¡¯t even have bothered to take care of it!¡± It felt as if Qin Youxuan almost took her heart out to prove her sincerity. ¡°If you find it burdensome, let the housekeeper take care of it. Taking care of me should be enough.¡± Chapter 416: What were you saying just now? Chapter 416: What were you saying just now? ¡°That¡¯s not eptable, Da Bai is still so young¡­¡± The protest that Qin Youxuan intended to make was murdered by his sharp gaze and died in its cradle, she could only muster a forced smile, ¡°Serve you, yes, only serve you.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Dan Hanjie bent down and passionately kissed her lips, robbing Qin Youxuan of her right to speak. After an intimate entanglement, he propped up his body, his dark eyes filled with anticipation, ¡°Kitten, it¡¯s your turn to take the initiative tonight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned for a moment, hurriedly stretched out her hand to press against his chest, ¡°Dan Hanjie, I have something to discuss with you.¡± ¡°You can tell meter.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s protest was ineffective, being promptly pinned on the bed, making her entirely helpless. What happened to her taking the initiative?! After a long period of panting, both of them gradually caught their breath. Qin Youxuan leaned on this man¡¯s robust chest, overly rxed and hardly had the strength to open her cat-like eyes, let alone move a muscle. She felt like she was about to fall asleep any moment. ¡°What did you want to say earlier?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s long fingersbed through her hair, his enchanting face heart-stirring. His legs stretched out straight, crossyered. Upon discovering Qin Youxuan¡¯s restless sleeping position, he drew her into his arms, bent his head to smell the faint scent on her body, and a wicked smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. ¡°¡­¡± Only when Qin Youxuan was asked by him suddenly did she remember that she had almost forgotten to say something important. All of a sudden, she rolled over andy on his chest, ¡°I want to go out tomorrow. Don¡¯t let the housekeeper stop me.¡± ¡°Where are you going?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice turned cold, hinting a trace of caution. ¡°I just want to go out for a stroll¡­¡± Gently avoiding his wound site, Qin Youxuan traced a circle around the knife wound in a soothing manner, ¡°You can¡¯t possibly lock me in the Yujing Vi forever.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, I intend to continue my studies in the future, it¡¯s not possible to stay here without going out.¡± Qin Youxuan bravely decided to bring the matter out, despite her physical difort, she sat upright from his embrace. ¡°I never intended to keep you here forever, just not right now.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You¡¯re asking me? I thought you would know.¡± Hanjie¡¯s seductive eyes gradually turned chilly, ¡°Who do you want to meet? Meng Ziqi or Jin Chenye?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His gaze was too sharp, she had no chance to lie. A glimmer flickered in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, ¡°Can¡¯t I meet someone purely as friends?¡± ¡°So it is him.¡± Hanjie¡¯s eyes turned dark, and his presence grew frosty. Qin Youxuan subconsciously moved a bit to the side. She began to exin with difficulty ¡°There are some things I want to rify. I just want to meet, we won¡¯t see each other privately after this.¡± Knowing that he dislikes Jin Chenye, Qin Youxuan lowered her bottom line to the minimum. But Dan Hanjie¡¯s face did not ease in the slightest, but gradually grew darker¡­ Narrowing his dark eyes, he stared at her as if he wanted to devour her. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡­¡± ¡°Alright.¡± A single word cut off Qin Youxuan¡¯s speech. Her cat-like eyes blinked in astonishment, ¡°What did you just say?¡± Did she hear wrong? He knew she was going to meet Jin Chenye, but still agreed? Unbelievable! ¡°I said it¡¯s fine, I will let you meet him.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re too good to me!¡± Overwhelmed with emotion, Qin Youxuan jumped into his arms and wrapped her hand around his neck, nting a forceful kiss on his face. The arrival of happiness was so abrupt, it removed the heavy stone weighing on her chest. Chapter 417: Do You Mean I Have Been Holding You Back Chapter 417: Do You Mean I Have Been Holding You Back ¡°¡­¡± Seeing her excited appearance, Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression became even more unpleasant. Why did he feel like a fool, as if he was delivering his woman into their of another tomcat? ¡°Don¡¯t get too excited, I¡¯m going to have someone follow you,¡± Dan Hanjie suddenly spoke. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, ¡°What do you mean? Don¡¯t you trust me?¡± Her cat-like eyes instantly deepened, staring at Dan Hanjie with a probing look. She thought that after going through so much, he would understand that it was impossible for her and Jin Chenye. Why did he still want to have someone follow her? ¡°There seems to be something wrong with my protectivework. Before I figure it out, it¡¯s best if you don¡¯t go anywhere. If you must go out, take someone with you.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was indifferent, his gaze was icy, revealing nothing. ¡°¡­¡± If it was just this, it wouldn¡¯t be that he didn¡¯t trust her anymore. Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze, rubbing her face with her hand, wondering why she was so sensitive. ¡°I can protect myself, and besides, if there¡¯s something wrong with your protectivework, the one who should be careful is you. As long as I¡¯m not with you, I should be fine.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re saying I¡¯m holding you back?¡± Dan Hanjie closed in on her face, his warm breath blowing over her face, warm and ticklish, and a bit dangerous¡­ Qin Youxuan stiffened, ¡°That¡¯s not possible! I¡¯m just worried about you. You must be sure to bring more bodyguards when you go out, just in case of danger, at least there will be more people to help.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°By the way, from what you said, it seems like you know who is trying to harm you. Is it a very powerful person?¡± Anyone that could make Dan Hanjie fear must not be underestimated. Such an influential figure wouldn¡¯t bother to mess with a small fry like herself. Dan Hanjie must be overthinking. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I¡¯ll handle it.¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow, clearly not wanting to continue discussing this matter with her. He quickly replied, and hisrge hand slid back to her waist. ¡°Since you¡¯re not sleepy yet, how about we try another position?¡± ¡°I¡¯m already asleep.¡± Qin Youxuanid down to one side, immediately feigning death. She didn¡¯t want to be so worn out that she couldn¡¯t go anywhere tomorrow¡­ Dan Hanjie nced sideways at her cute face, his eyes filled with indulgence. He reached out and ruffled her hair, pulling her into his arms. Thinking of her meeting with Jin Chenye tomorrow, a dangerous glint passed through his eyes. ¡­ The next day. Qin Youxuanzed in bed and struggled to get up for a while. When she looked over, there was no one beside her anymore. She brushed her teeth and washed her face while half-awake, then changed clothes. When she finally made her way downstairs, she still felt like a wandering spirit. ¡°Howl¡ª¡ª¡± A clear wolf howl startled her, and before she could react, a fluffy little thing jumped down from the chair and pounced on her. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t avoid it and instinctively raised her hand to catch it. Her body was pushed back a few steps, and when she came to her senses, she was met with the wolf pup¡¯s open jaws. Its tiny teeth were particrly terrifying. As she quickly regained her senses, Qin Youxuan remembered that she had just adopted a wolf yesterday¡­ Called Da Bai. Her body stiffened immediately. A wet, sticky sensation came from the back of her hand. She looked down and saw Da Bai dutifully licking her hand, seemingly in a good mood. With a few low whimpers, itfortably nestled into her arms. Seeing it acting like this, Qin Youxuan¡¯s fear subsided significantly. Chapter 418: It Turns Out I’ve Overthought Chapter 418: It Turns Out I¡¯ve Overthought Besides, such a tiny wolf cub, even if it wanted to hurt someone, was unlikely to hurt her. ¡°Miss Qin, you¡¯re up. Da Bai wanted toe upstairs to find you early this morning, but Mr. Jie didn¡¯t allow it. It has been sulking, running around in the courtyard, even damaging many flowers,¡± the butler respectfully informed her, walking out of the kitchen. ¡°Did you miss me?¡± Upon hearing the butler¡¯s words, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes lit up. She sat on the sofa, hugging Da Bai and lifting it to her face to look it square in the eye. Looking at its moist eyes, her fear suddenly disappeared. She rubbed Da Bai¡¯s fluffy head, then turned to the butler, ¡°Don¡¯t restrict Da Bai¡¯s movements at home in the future. Let it run freely, as long as it¡¯s safe.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The butler nodded in respect, after a moment¡¯s hesitation. Only then did Qin Youxuan look at the little wolf cub in front of her, ¡°Da Bai, are you happy now? Do you like the name I picked for you? It sounds good, doesn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Howl!¡± Another clear wolf howl. She gave up. She couldn¡¯t expect it to really speak. Qin Youxuan put Da Bai down, prepared some food for it, and then turned to go back to her room. She applied light makeup, covering the dark circles under her eyes, as well as the too conspicuous¡­ love bites on her neck. Dan Hanjie must have done it on purpose. Knowing that she was going out today, he had woken her up in the middle of the night to feast on her neck. The amorous marks couldn¡¯t even be covered with a scarf. ¡°Miss Qin, Mr. Jie has instructed that we apany you when you go out today to ensure your safety,¡± she was informed by four bodyguards respectfully waiting outside the door as soon as she stepped out. ¡°Four? That¡¯s too many. Please figure it out amongst yourselves. Two would be just fine to apany me.¡± Having so many people following her would attract unnecessary attention wherever she went, leading to real danger. ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Jie¡¯s instruction.¡± The leading bodyguard insisted, only exining in a low voice when he saw Qin Youxuan frown, ¡°Rest assured, Miss Qin. We will split into two cars, one to watch from afar, and one for close protection. We won¡¯t cause you too much trouble.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lips, nced at the time, and decided not to argue. She just got in the car and gave the address. When she entered the elegantly decorated coffee shop, ready to tell the waiter whom she was looking for, Jin Chenye had already stood up from his seat by the window and waved at her. Simplicity radiating from his casual white clothes, adding an air of elegance to his tall figure. His handsome face held a shallow smile, always maintaining his warm and polite demeanor. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, his calm ck eyes deepened significantly. The light in his eyes was so profound, so intense¡­ ¡°I have a friend meeting me here,¡± Qin Youxuan smiled to the waiter, and then walked towards Jin Chenye. ¡°You¡¯re early,¡± Qin Youxuan said as she sat down on the chair he had pulled out for her. They had agreed to meet at ten o¡¯clock, but it was only nine forty. He had already finished a cup of coffee, indicating he had been waiting for quite a while¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, a hint of strangeness sweeping over her heart. ¡°You¡¯ve lost weight.¡± Jin Chenye picked up the coffee that the waiter had just brought, took a sip, and spoke softly. He didn¡¯t ask where she had been, or with whom. Instead, he simply expressed a hint of genuine concern. A certain destion that couldn¡¯t be spoken of was evident in his eyes. ¡°I thought you would move back to the Qin family after rifying your background. Turns out, I was overthinking it. You really intended to distance yourself from me.¡± Chapter 419: 419 You Will Owe Me For Life Chapter 419: Chapter 419 You Will Owe Me For Life ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand which was holding the cup tightened, she didn¡¯t know how to reply. In the end, she didn¡¯t take a single sip of her coffee, and set down the cup, ¡°I haven¡¯t had the chance to thank you. Thanks for helping me conceal the fact that I¡¯m not a blood rtive of the Qin family.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t help you, I was just helping myself. By doing this, you will owe me for the rest of your life, and you won¡¯t forget me easily. It makes me feel better this way.¡± Jin Chenye spoke bluntly, not hiding his intentions at all. ¡°Ding¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand trembled while stirring her coffee, hit the edge of the cup, and the metal spoon shed with the porcin, producing a crisp sound. It was particrly clear in the quiet coffee shop. She lifted her head, looked into Jin Chenye¡¯s deep and affectionate eyes, instantly tightening her grip. She avoided his gaze by lowering her eyes. She bit her lip, ¡°When did you know, that you and I are not biological siblings?¡± That was a question she had wanted to ask for a long time.
After the media exposed her true lineage, on the day she rushed to the Qin family¡¯s house, she heard it very clearly outside the study, that Jin Chenye seemed to have known about their non-blood rtionship a long time ago. ¡°Not much earlier than you, on the day I held a press conference to officially take over Qin Group.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickered, his voice had no undtions. There was no big difference for him between knowing it earlier orter. All he knew was that they had already missed each other since she knew his mother was Jin Lan. Regardless of whether they were siblings or not, he didn¡¯t want to let go. But obviously, this is not something he could control anymore. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me then? If you had told me, I wouldn¡¯t have taken actions against Qin Group¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, clutching the coffee cup, was somewhat tight. She looked up at him. If he had told her a bit earlier, that they were not siblings, perhaps there would have been a chance, but he didn¡¯t say anything. Jin Chenye¡¯s lips curled into a bitter smile. ¡°My father made me promise that I could never let you know about your past. His condition for me to take over Qin group, was to take care of you forever¡­ as if you were my sister¡­ I¡¯ve already lost you, why should I make you lose your home too?¡± No one understood better than he how important family was to her. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been so upset for many years about her mother¡¯s death. If possible, he wouldn¡¯t let her know the truth. ¡°¡­¡± Hearing Qin Mo¡¯s instruction, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes filled with tears, which almost escaped. She raised her hand to cover her face, standing up from the chair and sobbed, ¡°I¡¯m going to the restroom.¡± ¡°Xuan¡­¡± Jin Chenye stood up even faster than her, ced his hand on her shoulder. He could see the fog in her eyes, and his fingers kept tightening, ¡°Is it¡­ really¡­ impossible?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Have you fallen in love with him?¡± Jin Chenye spoke softly, every word seemed to take up all his energy.
He gritted his teeth, ¡°Dan Hanjie.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened, she reflexively avoided his gaze and lowered her eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t even dare to publicly announce your marriage, how can he guarantee your happiness?¡± Jin Chenye stared at her evasive gaze, hisrge hand constantly tightening.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan frowned, biting her lip and remaining silent. She didn¡¯t want to discuss Dan Hanjie with Jin Chenye. What Dan Hanjie did for her, Jin Chenye wouldn¡¯t understand, speaking it out would only hurt people. ¡°Aren¡¯t you curious why he even needs to get married secretly? Xuan, the Dan n is moreplex than you imagine. Once it bes known that you guys are married, his position as the CEO of Dan Group will be in jeopardy. At that time, he will struggle to protect himself, let alone you!¡± Chapter 420: 420: I Want to Live for Myself for Once Chapter 420: I Want to Live for Myself for Once ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan did not refute, just looking calmly at Jin Chenye. Why does everyone think she needs protection? She can protect herself. Theplexity of the Dan Family is not Dan Hanjie¡¯s fault; she has no right to me him for that. Everyone¡¯s origin is the most helpless thing. If given a choice, she would not wish to be the illegitimate daughter of an unknown father either. ¡°No matter what I say, you will not consider leaving him, right?¡± Jin Chenye realized her rejection, slowly released his hand, moved back to his own seat, and sat down. He gave a bitterugh and looked up. ¡°I¡¯m not deliberately bad-mouthing him; I just hope you can be happy, Xuan. Being with him, you¡¯ll have a hard time!¡± ¡°I know.¡±
She knows of Jin Chenye¡¯s good intentions. She knows that his warnings are all true, but none of them would be the reason for her to leave Dan Hanjie. Qin Youxuan picked up her coffee, took a gentle sip, and smiled. ¡°I always thought my biggest purpose in life was to seek revenge on your mother. Suddenly I realized that without this target, I am like a ship on a long voyage, suddenly losing direction.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes tightened slightly, and he pursed his lips. ¡°I want to live for myself.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice was soft, without any rise or fall. She put down her cup and looked at Jin Chenye. ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I will transfer all the shares of Qin Group to your name. I am not Qin Family¡¯s biological daughter, so I cannot possess those things. This is the stock transfer agreement that I had mywyer draft up earlier¡ª I¡¯ve already signed it.¡± Qin Youxuan pulled out a contract from her bag and handed it to Jin Chenye. This was another reason she came to see Jin Chenye today. She just wanted to maintain her mother¡¯s reputation; she could no longer covet anything else from the Qin Family. ¡°I knew it; thest link you have with the Qin Family is these shares. I wondered why you would still hold onto them.¡± The smile on Jin Chenye¡¯s face became even more bitter. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered. She resolutely handed over the stock transfer agreement. ¡°I can¡¯t take these shares; this is also my father¡¯s wish.¡± Jin Chenye nced at her, his eyes growing cold. ¡°The 15% of Qin Group¡¯s shares one are those left by your mother. They were Jiang Family¡¯s dowry and should be yours. If you want to return them, you just have to return the additional 10%. But dad said that¡¯s a father¡¯s responsibility to his daughter. If you don¡¯t want to acknowledge him, you should return the shares.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have a reason to keep¡­¡± ¡°As long as you still see yourself as a daughter of the Qin Family, you are entitled.¡± Jin Chenye took out a newspaper and pushed it in front of her.
¡°You forget that now you¡¯re my sister, the young miss of the Qin Family. If you don¡¯t hold any shares of Qin Group, how will the public believe my rification isn¡¯t just a publicity stunt?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip and nodded forcefully, ¡°I understand. I will hold on to it. Once Qin Group¡¯s operation stabilizes, I will return the shares to you.¡± ¡°Do we really have to be so precise with each other?¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked up at him, capturing the helpless look in his eyes and lowered her gaze, ¡°I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°Even though we¡¯re siblings, we shouldn¡¯t be so distant. I remember you used to stick with me a lot. Let me apany you to go shopping. There¡¯s a mall right outside. May I apany you again?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice was very calm, like the peacefulness thates after letting go. However, his tone carried a twinge of pleading that was hard to reject. Chapter 421: 421: Never Encountered Even Once Chapter 421: Never Encountered Even Once Qin Youxuan gave a stiff nod. Looking at his gentle and handsome face, she was reminded of his tender care in a foreignnd. The past is a beautiful thing. It evokes nostalgia, sighs, moments ofughter or tears from missed opportunities, all of which can be described by one word ¨C the past. Jin Chenye quickly settled the bill and led Qin Youxuan out of the caf¨¦. ¡°You returned to the countryter than me, and after returning, you had to constantly deal with the mess I created, so I assume you haven¡¯t had the opportunity to visit here, right?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at the bustling street and the numerous shops, and then nced at the man by her side. Jin Chenye looked calm, the corner of his mouth hooked upwards into a soft smile. He met her gaze and chuckled, ¡°I¡¯ve been here, more than once.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°I know you like to walk around when you¡¯re upset. Every time you run away from home after a fight, I would wonder if you came here alone. So I always came here to look for you, but sadly, never found you.¡±
Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes turned deep as he looked at her. ¡°You have changed a lot. I always thought that you couldn¡¯t take care of yourself, butter realized that maybe, it was my presence that hindered your growth.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Beyond these three words, she didn¡¯t know what else to say. She had never imagined that he, someone who disliked wandering around, would oftene to such a ce in the hopes that she might show up. What kind of concern would drive him to search for a single person amid a sea of faces¡­ A stifling feeling welled up in Qin Youxuan¡¯s chest, as if something was lodged there. ¡°Do not feel sorry, these three words are thest thing I want to hear. Isn¡¯t it natural for a brother to look after his sister? Let¡¯s go, I¡¯m going to go into this store and see if there are any clothes that you¡¯d like.¡± Jin Chenye took her hand and walked into a branded clothing store. Remembering Dan Hanjie¡¯s warning of having no physical contact, Qin Youxuan wanted to withdraw her hand. But seeing Jin Chenye¡¯s lonely figure out of the corner of her eye, she paused. Onest time. Just let it be. ¡­ Dan Group. The towering skyscraper, the polished floor of the grand lobby. A strange low pressure filled the CEO¡¯s office area on the top floor. One after another, department managers walked into the CEO¡¯s office with their documents, only to be yelled at and kicked out. For a moment, everyone was worried, not understanding why Mr. Jie¡¯s temper had worsened after he came back from his vacation. ¡°A bunch of useless things, you guys can¡¯t handle even such small things and dare to ask me? What¡¯s the use of feeding you lot? Get out!¡± Another angry roar echoed from the open office door.
Then, the manager of the Business Department, holding his folder, walked out from inside with a dejected face. His fat face was covered with cold sweat. He hurriedly left after he reached the reception area on the top floor, shaking uncontrobly, obviously having been thoroughly frightened. ¡°Manager Qu, you don¡¯t look well, are you okay?¡± The receptionist asked with concern. ¡°N-no, nothing¡­ ¡±
Manager Qu quickly disappeared, clutching his documents and wiping his sweat, as if he was being pursued by a beast. As soon as his silhouette faded, the two receptionists exchanged nces, silently sharing a thought: another one was lectured. He was the seventeenth one just this morning. Among the twenty department managers, excluding the three who were on a business trip, all of those who remained at the headquarters were chastised. ¡°Which department hasn¡¯t reported yet?¡± Chapter 422: 422: Holding Hands is Simply Unbearable Chapter 422: Holding Hands is Simply Unbearable In the expansive CEO¡¯s office, Dan Hanjie leaned against the real leather couch, throwing the pen in his hand onto the desk and raising his head. ¡°There¡¯s no more,¡± Yao replied, his face slick with sweat. Seeing the situation, he didn¡¯t have the heart to inform the department manager toe up for a report ¨C it seemed like an invitation to be berated. ¡°Notify them. In half an hour, we will hold a meeting at the supervisor level,¡± Dan Hanjiemanded as he stood up from his desk and strode over to the floor-to-ceiling window. He grabbed onto the upper rails, his gazemanding from the high vantage point, as if surveying his own kingdom. Thinking that Qin Youxuan was currently with Jin Chenye, his fingers tightened around the railing. ¡°Has there been any news from the person tailing her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao was taken aback, soon recovering and quickly approached. ¡°Miss Qin and Jin Chenye left the coffee shop after sitting there for a while, they were there for less than half an hour.¡±
¡°Did she go home?¡± A spark lit up in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, turning around, the hostile air around him disappeared instantly. He walked up to his office desk, picked up his coffee, and sipped it elegantly. Good, his cat was well-behaved. ¡°¡­No.¡± Yao¡¯s face stiffened, a chill running down his spine. Under pressure, he said, ¡°Miss Qin went shopping with Jin Chenye.¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡± The porcin cup shattered in Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, the boiling hot coffee sshed onto his hand. Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t move, letting the shattered pieces of the cup fall to the floor from his hand. Squinting, he asked, ¡°What are she and Jin Chenye doing?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao didn¡¯t have the courage to say it for the second time, he stood up straight and held his breath. ¡°Bang¡ª¡± With a wave of his hand, Dan Hanjie cleared everything off the desk, the sound resonating through the office. ¡°Call the people tailing her. They can¡¯t even keep an eye on someone, what do they eat!¡± Dan Hanjie roared angrily, kicking the desk in frustration. After ending the call, Dan Hanjie¡¯s face became even more unsightly. Great, they were even holding hands now. She didn¡¯t remember a word he had said. What was she nning on doing next, hugging him? Kissing him? Reigniting past feelings? Did she think he was dead?!
Dan Hanjie grabbed his phone and dialed a number, in the next second, he quickly hung up. He threw the phone aside, both hands resting on the office desk. Stay calm, he needed to stay calm. It was just a meeting¡ªhe needed to be generous.
What¡¯s a simple date? They had just honeymooned¡ªhe was a generous man. And then they held hands¡­ Held hands. Held hands. She was utterly intolerable! Dan Hanjie reached out to grab his phone again, yet as he was unlocking it, his fingers froze. She needed space, she liked his generosity, right, he wanted to be a generous man. Dan Hanjie threw his phone against the wall hard, the phone smacking against the wall and falling to the ground. It was now ck-screened. That worked. Now he didn¡¯t have to worry about not being able to resist. Action lit up in his eyes. ¡°Keep watch over her for me, if Jin Chenye dares to touch her again, I¡¯ll have his hand cut off and feed it to the dogs, piece by piece!¡± To hell with being generous! ¡­
In the fashionable brand clothing store. Qin Youxuan was unaware that Dan Hanjie, on the other side, hadpletely lost his cool after hearing news of her. Watching Jin Chenye attentively selecting clothes for her, her heart ached as if pricked by a needle. During their most beautiful years together, he gave her irreceable warmth. In the end, she could still receive his blessings¡ªthere were no people luckier than her. I¡¯m sorry, Jin Chenye¡­ Qin Youxuan looked at his handsome figure with guilt, silently repeating her apology in her heart. Water welled up in the corner of her eyes. She turned her head subconsciously to wipe away the tears. But out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of a familiar figure and froze on the spot. Chapter 423: 423: Did You Have Someone Do This? Chapter 423: Did You Have Someone Do This? Outside of the clothing store. A slender figure skulks about. Unaware of Qin Youxuan inside the store, Meng Ziqi carefully surveys her surroundings, ensuring there are no reporters before slipping into the boutique. She¡¯s wearing a face mask that conceals her identity. Paired withrge sunsses, nearly all her facial features are obscured, but Qin Youxuan recognizes her immediately. Not for anything else, but once upon a time they were good friends. But that was the past. The once proud heiress of the Meng family is now so humble, even a simple stroll through the streets requires careful avoidance of the media. The leaked photos are enough to bury her social reputation for the rest of her life. Surely, this punishment is enough.
Qin Youxuan even feels that it¡¯s crueler than killing her. ¡°This dress suits you. Do you want to try it on?¡± Jin Chenye picks out a slim-fitting princess dress from a line of new clothes and walks over to Qin Youxuan. Noticing that she is fixated in a certain direction, he follows her gaze. Upon seeing Meng Ziqi who has just entered the store, he stands momentarily stunned. Then, as if seeing nothing, he nonchntly shifts his gaze away, ¡°Do you like this color or do you want to change it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Meng Ziqi.¡± Thinking he hasn¡¯t recognized her, Qin Youxuan whispers a reminder, her attention no longer on the clothes. The clothing store isrge and broken up into several disy areas. Their location is rather inside, so Meng Ziqi has not walked over yet, but their gaze has already met in mid-air. Upon noticing the two of them standing together like a pair of jade, Meng Ziqi¡¯s steps noticeably falter. After seeing the princess dress in Jin Chenye¡¯s hand, her body stiffens to the point of statuesque. After a silent mutual stare for a dozen seconds, Meng Ziqi suddenly turns around. Not even bothering to pick up her fallen sses, her eyes wide as bell, she dashes out of the shop as if mad. ¡°Her condition doesn¡¯t seem right, I¡¯m going to check on her¡­¡± Qin Youxuan suggests, ready to chase after her, but her arm is firmly grabbed. Turning back to look at Jin Chenye¡¯s cold face, she blinks in confusion. ¡°She brought it upon herself. She doesn¡¯t deserve sympathy.¡± Jin Chenye utters each word, enunciating every syble with particr force. Handing the dress to a sales assistant, he pulls a stunned Qin Youxuan and walks out. They only stop at the street corner, Jin Chenye finally releasing his grip. Experiencing a long silence, neither of them say a word.
The bustling street is in front of them. The two face each other, each steeped in their own thoughts. ¡°Did you orchestrate what happened to Meng Ziqi?¡± Qin Youxuan twiddles the hem of her clothing and looks up.
When Dan Hanjie used Jin Chenye, she didn¡¯t believe it because she thought that Jin Chenye would never do something so extreme. He¡¯s always self-controlled, indifferent to people, but he¡¯s never been ruthless. Therefore, instinctively, she refuted Dan Hanjie. But just now¡­ She saw a hint of resentment in Jin Chenye¡¯s cold eyes. It was so clear. ¡°Yes.¡± The light in Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickers as he admits without denial. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you know? She used my mother to try to kill you. You both were lucky enough to survive, but my mother is still in treatment, barely able to speak¡­¡± Jin Chenye moves in closer, his normally gentle eyes zing crimson. ¡°What I hate more is that if it weren¡¯t for her, there wouldn¡¯t have been so many misunderstandings between us. Dan Hanjie wouldn¡¯t have had the chance to exploit the situation. You probably don¡¯t know that the mail you received revealing us as siblings was sent by her. Tell me, doesn¡¯t she deserve to die?¡±
Chapter 424: 424: Sudden Revelation of Marriage News Chapter 424: Sudden Revtion of Marriage News ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Not killing her is already the greatest restraint I can show!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body jolted, she retreated until her back was against the wall. She wanted to say something, but no words came out. She never expected that Meng Ziqi¡¯s scheme started so early¡­ So early¡­ So early that she waspletely unprepared. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have done this.¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her eyes, staring at her own feet. ¡°Can¡¯t you understand how I feel? I thought you would understand. I hate her because she forced me to hand over the person I love the most to another man¡­¡±
Jin Chenyeughed bitterly, looking at his hands, then suddenly startedughing uproariously. As heughed, tears welled up in his eyes. He hated himself so much. He had always believed that Qin Youxuan hated his mother, never considering that she was innocent. Yet, he personally sentenced her to jail. The less he trusted her, the more desperate she became. He had pushed her away with his own hands¡­ ¡°I just think she¡¯s not worth it, soiling your hands for her is not worthwhile.¡± Qin Youxuan looked at his out-of-control expression, wanting to step forward, but held back with clenched fists. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye was taken aback, looking down at her, ¡°Don¡¯t you think I¡¯m cruel?¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t say anything, just shook her head. ¡°Let the past be the past, take care of yourself.¡± She turned around, clutching her purse tightly, and left. ¡°I¡¯ll try to be a good brother. If you ever feel wronged, juste home. I¡¯ll stand up for you.¡± As Qin Youxuan walked a few steps away, she heard Jin Chenye¡¯s anxious and worried voice from behind. She didn¡¯t turn around, just nodded. Tears slid down her face in an instant. Choking back a sob, she didn¡¯t utter another word, and left. Leaving Jin Chenye standing alone, looking in the direction she left, standing quietly for a long time. ¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Qin Youxuan sat in a roadside cold-drink shop alone for a long time. After calming down and drying her tears, she got back in the car. ¡°Yes.¡±
The bodyguard apanying her didn¡¯t dare to ask more. once he confirmed the surroundings were safe, he started the car and headed towards Yujing Vi. As they passed arge shopping mall, Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Stop the car! Stop the car now!¡± ¡°Swish¡ª¡ª¡±
The car jolted as it came to an abrupt stop at the side of the road. ¡°Miss Qin, what happened?¡± ¡°Look quickly, am I seeing things or is the newscast broadcasting¡­?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice shook with agitation and her hands tightly clutched the car seat. [Dan Group¡¯s current CEO¡¯s mysterious wife exposed] Therge headline was very eye-catching, and next to it was a picture of her and Dan Hanjie looking intimate. She remembered the ce where the photo was taken, it was at Extreme Love Ind. It was theirst day on the yacht, during sunset, they were leaning closely together¡­ The beautiful setting sun filled the sky, making the scene incredibly romantic and beautiful. Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face was perfect, without any ws. In the photo, Qin Youxuan was nestled in Dan Hanjie¡¯s arms, only showing half her face, her chin slightly raised, beautiful and wild¡­ ¡°It must be an illusion¡­¡± Without waiting for the bodyguard¡¯s reaction, Qin Youxuan immediately pushed open the car door and rushed out. Standing on the roadside, her eyes wide in disbelief as she stared at the newscaster¡¯s moving lips.
The news must have just broken, the busy central street had gathered countless onlookers, all looking up at the shocking news. Chapter 425: 425 The Phone Line is Always Busy Chapter 425: Chapter 425 The Phone Line is Always Busy ¡°All the handsome men are getting hitched these days, there¡¯s not much to look forward to anymore.¡± A woman held herpanion¡¯s hand, bearing an air of utter despair. ¡°I¡¯ve always only known that Mr. Jie is the CEO of Dan Group, I had no idea he was this remarkably good-looking!¡± ¡°Absolutely, his face is without a w. I¡¯d marry him even if he was a poor man!¡± ¡°I would even give him a dowry if I have to¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Chattering ensued around, the focus entirely on Dan Hanjie¡¯s infuriatingly handsome face, almost no one noticed the bride. What¡¯s the fuss about? She¡¯s not bad either. Clearly a pair of beauties, yet everyone¡¯s attention is drawn to Dan Hanjie only. Does she trulyck appeal?
Qin Youxuan reached out and touched her own face, then looked up at the huge photo of the couple on the TV screen. She was captured beautifully in the photo¡­ Hang on! Why¡¯s she focusing on that? Just as Qin Youxuan took her phone out of her bag, ready to call Dan Hanjie, she heard someone beginning to discuss nearby. ¡°Why does the woman in the photo seem so familiar to me¡­¡± ¡°Now that you mentioned it, I do feel the same but I can¡¯t recall where I have seen her.¡± ¡°She looks pretty from the side, why isn¡¯t there a frontal shot of her?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Finding that people finally noticed her, although she didn¡¯t have time to be pleased about it, Qin Youxuan clutching her phone, slowly started to move towards her car. If she gets discovered that she was the woman in the news, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to leave today. ¡°Hey, youngdy, you look very familiar. Have we met somewhere before?¡± An olddy patted Qin Youxuan¡¯s shoulder, asking with a puzzled look on her face. ¡°No, you must have mistaken me for someone else.¡± Feeling a jolt in her nerves, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare waste any more time, she turned around and dove into the car, ¡°Drive quickly, go!¡± The car shot off like an arrow released from a bow. Just after they pulled away, Qin Youxuan could still hear the olddy¡¯s epiphanic shout, ¡°That¡¯s right! You¡¯re the girl in the news¡­¡± Huh¡ª Lucky she got away quickly. Qin Youxuan ced her hand over her chest, her heartbeat still racing.
The sight she saw earlier was ying on a loop in her head. Their wedding announcement was exposed, does Dan Hanjie know about it? Calm down, Qin Youxuan took out her phone again and swiftly dialed his number. The line was busy¡­
¡°Take a detour, let¡¯s go to Dan Group first.¡± ¡°Miss Qin, right now the journalists just got the news, they might be flocking around the group. If we head there now, we¡¯re bound to collide with them.¡± ¡°¡­¡± How could she forget, only Yujing Vi is safe for now. ¡°Let¡¯s go back, then.¡± Unable to get through to Dan Hanjie, Qin Youxuan dialed Yao¡¯s number instead. After a few attempts, she finally got through. ¡°Yao, I¡¯m looking for Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°Cat, it¡¯s me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s deep voice came over the phone, instantly grounding Qin Youxuan¡¯s anxious heart. She gripped her phone tightly, ¡°I just saw the news¡­¡± ¡°I know, love, go home first, I¡¯ll exin everything to youter.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was calm, not revealing a hint of surprise. ¡°When will you be back?¡± Qin Youxuan asked anxiously. ¡°Soon.¡±
¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you at home.¡± After ending the call, Qin Youxuan was not as frantic as before. She put the phone back in her bag and leaned weakly against the back of her seat. So much has happened this morning. By the time the car reached Yujing Vi, the butler was already outside, carrying Da Bai in his arms. Seeing Qin Youxuan get out of the car, Da Bai immediately broke free from the butler¡¯s grip and darted towards her. Chapter 426: 426: This is the Rule Chapter 426: Chapter 426: This is the Rule ¡°Da Bai.¡± Qin Youxuan reached out to catch the puppy wolf that had rushed over to her, gently rubbing its head and then hugging it securely as she went towards the butler. ¡°Youngdy.¡± ¡°Youngdy¡ª¡± As soon as the butler spoke, the servants standing on both sides of the entrance greeted her in unison, bowing respectfully. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand holding Da Bai stiffened, her stride paused, and she stopped dead in her tracks. ¡°Youngdy, the lunch is ready. Will you have it now?¡± The butler stepped up respectfully, bending ny degrees before her. ¡°Butler, you all don¡¯t have to do this ¡­¡± Said Qin Youxuan, who put down Da Bai and was about to help the butler up when he took a step back and bent even lower. ¡°Youngdy, it¡¯s a rule.¡±
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand paused in mid-air as she looked at the respectful bodyguards and servants in front of her, a flicker in her gaze. It was because of today¡¯s news, wasn¡¯t it? Now everyone knew she was married to Dan Hanjie, even the atmosphere at Yujing Vi had changed. ¡°You may all rise.¡± Qin Youxuan faintly narrowed her eyes, swept a nce over everyone, and voiced hermand without severity but not lightly either. She bypassed the butler and walked straight into the vi. Da Bai trotted with agile strides, following her all along. In the entire vi, the only one who didn¡¯t treat her distantly due to her change in status probably was this puppy wolf. Upon entering the living room, Qin Youxuan noticed the big screen still cycling through the media reports. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered and she quickly returned to her room. Just as she hadid down on the sofa for a while, she heard the door being pushed open. Without looking up, she said, ¡°Butler, set aside my lunch. I don¡¯t feel like eating right now.¡± After saying that, there was no response. Just as Qin Youxuan was about to turn around, she felt her body leave the ground. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared wide-eyed in astonishment, turned around, and directly met Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes; deep and cold. The hand that held her was extremely hard. She could clearly feel the anger emanating from him, but didn¡¯t know why. Her small hand ced on his muscr chest, she looked at him innocently. ¡°You¡¯ve dined with Jin Chenye and now you don¡¯t even want to eat, huh?¡±
¡°¡­¡± ¡°You even shopped together. What did you buy? Won¡¯t you show me?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You even had the audacity to let him hold your hand, Qin Youxuan, just you wait!¡±
For each charge heid, Qin Youxuan could feel the air pressure around her drop. In the end, Dan Hanjie rolled off her, walked straight to the wardrobe, and flung the door open. All the clothes inside were hurled out one by one and thrown to the floor. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Qin Youxuan waspletely dumbstruck. ¡°Didn¡¯t you go shopping too? Where are the clothes Jin Chenye bought you? Where have you hidden them?¡± Dan Hanjie turned around abruptly with a fierce frown, roaring. He also stomped a few times on her clothes, ¡°Get rid of all the women¡¯s clothes in this vi and buy new ones!¡± ¡°¡­¡± She had thought his anger would be due to their marriage news being uncovered. Only now did she btedly realize that he seemed to be¡­jealous. ¡°Dan Hanjie, did you misunderstand something?¡± Qin Youxuan murmured softly. She had only went shopping with Jin Chenye for a while and hadn¡¯t asked him to buy her any clothes. ¡°I¡¯m a generous man, how could I have misunderstood!¡± Dan Hanjie sneered coldly, then turned around awkwardly. He nced over the mound of clothes he had thrown out from the closet.
Chapter 427: 427: Its Best Not to Mispronounce a Single Word Chapter 427: Chapter 427: It¡¯s Best Not to Mispronounce a Single Word
¡°¡­¡± Yes, he really is so generous. Generous enough to throw away all her clothes and buy new ones. Qin Youxuan silently sighed and smirked, ¡°I thought you came back because our marriage announcement was exposed.¡± But instead he¡¯s discussing clothing with her now¡­. ¡°¡­¡± At these words, Dan Hanjie¡¯s body stiffened as he turned to look at her. As if wanting to read something from her face. ¡°Why are you looking at me like this? The announcement wasn¡¯t leaked by me to the media.¡± Qin Youxuan was startled, and immediately started exining loudly. His gaze seems as if he¡¯s doubting something. He wouldn¡¯t think that the marriage announcement was purposely leaked by her, would he? Qin Youxuan instinctively wanted to exin, but his cold words interrupted her. ¡°I know.¡± These three simple words instantly rxed Qin Youxuan¡¯s anxious mood.
She didn¡¯t like this secretive feeling, but she had never thought about leaking the news to the media. But the second half of Dan Hanjie¡¯s statement left her stunned. ¡°Because I¡¯m the one who released the news.¡± ¡°¡­What did you say?¡± Qin Youxuan was bbergasted, her body rigid, she looked up at him. He said he was the one who released the news¡­. He informed the media about their marriage¡­. ¡°Are you unhappy?¡± The light in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened slightly, revealing a hint of gloom. ¡°No, I am just shocked. Didn¡¯t you say before that releasing the marriage announcement would have too great an impact, so¡­¡± ¡°Things have changed now.¡± Dan Hanjie interrupted her, his eyes deep. He stepped forward, closing the distance between them. ¡°¡­what has changed?¡± Qin Youxuan was forced to retreat onto the sofa, looking up at him, her arms resting on the edge of the sofa. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. What matters is that everyone knows now that we¡¯re married.¡± This includes the relentless Jin Chenye. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered as he pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly. With a hoarse voice, ¡°Stay away from Jin Chenye, I don¡¯t like him being too close to you.¡± ¡°He will not be in the future.¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned for a moment, and nodded. She probably won¡¯t have a chance to see Jin Chenye in the future. ¡°The next time another man touches your hand, I will chop his off along with yours!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Mr. Jie, what happened to your dered generosity? ¡°If the marriage announcement was leaked by you, then you didn¡¯te back to me because of that, so why did you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Is he afraid that she would be enticed away by another tomcat and he would have to admit that he came back to catch her cheating? ¡°I¡¯m hungry. Come downstairs and have dinner with me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s expression darkened. He grabbed her hand and walked towards the door. ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°Unless you want me to eat you, you better not utter a word wrongly.¡± Dan Hanjie coldly nced at her, causing Qin Youxuan to shudder, ¡°Eat, we must eat. It¡¯s already noon, we can¡¯t skip meals.¡± Her heart fluttered, and she grasped his arm running towards the door. ¡°Mr. Jie, Madame.¡± When the housekeeper saw theming downstairs, he promptly greeted them. Da Bai, who had been ying in the living room, also tumbled over to Qin Youxuan. But was scornfully kicked by Dan Hanjie, rolled on the ground, whimpers, and slid under the sofa, not daring to move at all. ¡°Don¡¯t kick Da Bai, it¡¯s still just a baby.¡± Seeing Da Bai¡¯s watery eyes, Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart ached immediately. ¡°Even an animal dares topete with me for a woman, sparing it from death is already doing it a favor.¡± Dan Hanjie snorted coldly, holding Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand tighter, looking extremely pleased. ¡°¡­¡± She finally understood, he¡¯s jealous and taking it out on the dog. Chapter 428: 428 Fulfilling the Promise Chapter 428: Chapter 428 Fulfilling the Promise
She was still upset that Jin Chenye had held her hand¡­ Qin Youxuan lowered her head to look at her hand. He wouldn¡¯t actually be so upset that he¡¯d cut off her hand, would he? Qin Youxuan quickly pulled back her hand, met Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold, hawk-like eyes, and turned to run towards Da Bai who was under the sofa. She reached out, took Da Bai, whom he had identally kicked, up into her arms and soothed it. ¡°You go in and eat first, I¡¯ll feed Da Bai.¡± Qin Youxuan turned around and tried to make a run for it. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to see wolf meat at the dinner table tonight, you¡¯d better put it down.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure remained unmoving, his eyes fixed on the little wolf pup in her arms with a murderous intent. Qin Youxuan immediately hid Da Bai behind her, ¡°Dan Hanjie, this is the gift you gave me!¡± ¡°Then you should know that the giver is more important than the gift.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan smoothed out Da Bai¡¯s fur, obediently put it down, and gestured for it to run outside. Seeing that Da Bai had bolted to the yard, she finally rxed. She lifted her head to look at Dan Hanjie.
Did he give her a gift or a vulnerability? He has been threatening her with Da Bai every day. ¡°Can you join me for dinner now?¡± Dan Hanjie raised an eyebrow. ¡°¡­¡± Could she say no? After carefully serving his lordship dinner, before she could let out a triumphant cheer of liberation, Qin Youxuan was dragged back to the bedroom. ¡°Dan Hanjie, it¡¯s broad daylight, and it¡¯s not good for the body to exert oneself right after eating!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s cor was grabbed, her body was spun around, and she made a determined attempt to break free of his grasp. ¡°Are you trying to imply something?¡± Dan Hanjie let go of her, his fingers sliding over her soft cheek, giving it a pinch. Qin Youxuan grimaced in pain, pped his hand away, and red at him. If he didn¡¯t want to do something embarrassing, why didn¡¯t he take a walk after dinner, and instead dragged her back to the room? ¡°Come here.¡± Dan Hanjie met her questioning eyes, his chest tightened. He reached out, grabbed her hand, and dragged her to the table. ¡°Open it and see.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Look at what? Qin Youxuan reached out, nced at him suspiciously, and only when she saw that his expression held no intention of punishing her, did she open the drawer. Inside was a delicate box. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, her breath hitched. It was a ring box. She remembered that thest time he took out matching rings, it was from this box. Butst time, only she wore it, he didn¡¯t. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to take it out?¡± Seeing her in a daze, Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice grew colder. Seeing that Qin Youxuan jumped in fright from his shouting, he frowned in distress. Damn it, when did she be so timid, so easily frightened? ¡°I¡¯ve taken it out.¡± Qin Youxuan took the ring out of the drawer, turned around, and handed it to him. ¡°Do you remember what I said?¡± Dan Hanjie asked, his lips parting slightly. He didn¡¯t reach out to take the box from her hand, he just stared at her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lip, her eyes welling up, remaining silent. In the opened box was a white gold ring shining with a faint glow, very simple yet grand in design. When ced in her petite hands, the ring looked noticeablyrge, matching the one on her ring finger, they made a perfect pair. As Qin Youxuan was studying the ring in her hand, she saw Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand extend in front of her. He had said, his ring she would put on. She thought he was just deceiving her, she had not expected that he remembered. Suddenly her chest felt full, tinged with a touch of bitterness but also sweetness. Chapter 429: 429: No Secrets Last Forever Chapter 429: Chapter 429: No Secrets Last Forever Suddenly, her vision was blurred with tears. She quickly slid the ring onto his ring finger. Standing on her toes, she hooked her arms around his neck and actively pressed her lips to his. ¡°Qin Youxuan, you¡¯re the one who won¡¯t admit it, wanting to do shameful things in broad daylight.¡± ¡°¡­¡± The romantic atmospherepletely disappeared. The two of them tangled for a while, and then Qin Youxuan leaned against his chest, fiddling with his shirt buttons. ¡°Don¡¯t you have to go to thepany this afternoon?¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather be with you,¡± Dan Hanjie replied, resting one hand on her shoulder and leaning back against the sofa cushion. Her whole body weight was on him. His long fingers yed with her hair, twirling it into a circle, and then let go. ¡°Will the sudden release of our marriage news really have no impact on you? I heard Jin Chenye say¡­¡± Before Qin Youxuan could finish, her mouth was covered. She blinked her confused cat-like eyes at his suddenly clouded face.
¡°Never let me hear that name from your mouth again.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, and then he spoke again, ¡°Aside from what I say, you don¡¯t need to listen to any other man.¡± ¡°So, the announcement of the marriage won¡¯t affect you?¡± Qin Youxuan went directly to the point, without arguing about Jin Chenye. ¡°Truth?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered, and he turned her face toward him. ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Youxuan sat up straight, watching him nervously. ¡°Since the marriage news was announced, Dan Group¡¯s stock has dropped a few percentage points, and even the stakeholders have started asking for ountability, waiting for my exnation,¡± Dan Hanjie said, his dark eyes fixed on her increasingly gloomy little face, his thin lips curling into a smile. ¡°If this is the news you want to hear, you would probably be disappointed.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What does that mean? Qin Youxuan¡¯s dejected face quickly lifted. ¡°Trust your man.¡± Dan Hanjie held her petite body close, his voice soft and light. ¡°¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t that she didn¡¯t trust him, but that she didn¡¯t trust herself. Even when she was Miss Qin, she was not worthy to be by his side, let alone now. She is just an illegitimate child whose father is unknown. ¡°What I¡¯m worried about isn¡¯t thepany, it¡¯s you,¡± Dan Hanjie murmured after a while before continuing, ¡°Cat, I will increase manpower to watch over Yujing Vi during this time. Unless I¡¯m with you, it¡¯s best that you don¡¯t go anywhere.¡±
¡°Why?¡± Qin Youxuan turned around, raised her head from his arms, ¡°Are you worried that someone will harm me? What about you? Could you be in danger?¡± Remembering the first time they were attacked, Qin Youxuan still has lingering fear. Staying by his side, she can¡¯t help him at all. She can only be a burden.
¡°Even if you were a burden, I would still relish it. Moreover, you¡¯re never a burden,¡± Dan Hanjie seemed to see what she was thinking, his lips parted slightly, his voice neither light nor heavy carried a bewitching power. Qin Youxuan shivered. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°The person they want to harm is not you, it¡¯s me. In fact, I¡¯m the one who¡¯s burdening you. Are you afraid?¡± His slender fingers stroked her face. It was the first time she saw him with such a solemn look, as if foreseeing a thorny path ahead, but he had to keep moving forward. ¡°If announcing the marriage would cause so much trouble, why not keep it a secret?¡± ¡°There are no eternal secrets. Besides, I couldn¡¯t wait any longer.¡± When he saw her with Jin Chenye, he wanted to keep her firmly tied to him. The best way to dere his possession was to announce their marriage. Chapter 430: 430: I Really Underestimated You Chapter 430: Chapter 430: I Really Underestimated You He didn¡¯t anticipate for things to happen so quickly. He had nned to dy it for a year. The situation had exceeded his predictions. ¡°¡­¡± He said that he couldn¡¯t wait any longer. For some reason, Qin Youxuan felt a sudden, indescribable sensation in her heart. She reached out to hold his hand. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m not afraid. I will try my best to protect myself. Once the storm passes, you have to promise me that after you¡¯ve settled everything, let me go back to the United States. I want to continue my studies.¡± She wanted to be stronger, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him, not to remain forever behind him, relying on his protection. ¡°Making conditions even at this time, I underestimated you!¡± Dan Hanjie lowered his head and bit her lips while frowning in displeasure, ¡°So, you are this eager to leave me, huh?¡± Qin Youxuan quickly wormed her way out from below him, ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean. I just don¡¯t want to be stuck in this house forever, being supported by you. What if one day you get tired of me?¡±
¡°That won¡¯t happen.¡± ¡°Who can tell what the future holds?¡± Qin Youxuan pouted, and the more she spoke, the more usible it seemed, ¡°Our marriage is only for one year. Who knows, you might fall for a more attractive woman, and I will end up being a divorced woman.¡± Qin Youxuan assured herself that she was just joking and wasn¡¯t really concerned about the marriage agreement. But after listening to her words, Dan Hanjie remained silent, his deep ck eyes looking at her without uttering a word. ¡°Stop looking at me like that, just pretend I haven¡¯t said anything.¡± Qin Youxuan was ufortable under his intense gaze. She got up from the sofa and headed towards the door, ¡°I¡¯m going to check on Da Bai.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie watched her retreating figure without hindering her. His dark eyes were deep like a pond, unfathomable. What would her reaction be if she knew this one-year marriage was all a scam to get her to sign the agreement? He didn¡¯t dare to gamble. ¡­ Newspapers, news, TV¡­ The exposure of the mysterious wife of the current CEO of the Dan Group and their secret marriage, followed by a trip overseas for their honeymoon, had nearly swept across all of Fico City. Qin Youxuan¡¯s identity was finally exposed by the reporters. The news of Miss Qin missing out on inheriting the Qin Group but instead bing a lofty phoenix soon became the talk of the town. Not just traditional media, but even the inte had dug clean about Qin Youxuan¡¯s life experiences right from her elementary school friends to the ones she made after going abroad. With each explosive revtion, people were in awe that their ssmate had be the First Lady of the Dan Group. As Qin Youxuan heard many well wishes, she couldn¡¯t help but to seek out some unfavorablements. They say humans tend to sabotage themselves.
Even when they are truly happy, they might panic if luckes too suddenly. This was the case for Qin Youxuan. Although everyone wished her a long, happy life with Dan Hanjie, she was obsessively looking for voices of dissent. As if by doing so, she could prove that all the happiness in front of her was not a dream.
However, after these few days, she realized that whenever any media or TV station reported any negative news about her, it was quickly squashed. As a result, the remaining media outlets learned which areas were off-limits. Now, it was not easy for Qin Youxuan to find anything negative about her in the newspapers or news. Without asking, she knew who was behind it all. That man really controlled the whole Fico City. Here, he was the emperor, and no one dared to challenge his authority. Chapter 431: Appearance Determines Everything Chapter 431: Chapter 431: Appearance Determines Everything Unable to find anything in the newspapers and news, Qin Youxuan turned to herputer. Unlike traditional news channels, the inte is a ce for unrestrained discussions. Everyone¡¯s opinions vary greatly. Qin Youxuan registered a new Weibo ount and delved into the trending topics. Within a few short days, there were already millions of replies under their marriage announcement. ¡°[Oh my god, I can¡¯t believe Fico City¡¯s most eligible bachelor is secretly married¡­]¡± ¡°[Hey, above, that¡¯s not the point, okay? Didn¡¯t you see Mr. Jie¡¯s face? Oh my god, I knew he was rich before, but I just realized how incredibly handsome he is!¡±] Numerous red hearts followed the exmation mark. ¡°[I¡¯ve already fallen for his suit.]¡± ¡°[Me too.]¡± ¡°[¡­]¡± Below, there were hundreds of replies, all discussing Dan Hanjie¡¯s face. Resting her chin in her hands, Qin Youxuan continued scrolling down. Whenever she came across ament questioning their marriage, it mysteriously disappeared after a few scrolls¡­ Alright, even the inte was regted, how powerful was Dan Hanjie¡¯s PR team? Even on the inte, it was hard to find an extremist view, and if there was one, it would quickly be overwhelmed by Dan Hanjie¡¯s fans or strangely vanished. After a while, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t bear to continue, so she closed Weibo. In this appearance-oriented world, looks are everything! She was worried that exposing their marriage would impact the Dan Group. But now it seems that she thought too much. Everyone was focused on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, who cares about who he married. Angry, Qin Youxuan moved her mouse to check the almost closed stock market. The stock prices of thepanies under the Dan Group had minor fluctuations, but the change was not significant, and it was not only declining, there were also increases. It seemed like they were not affected by their marriage news. Everything is unnaturally calm. They got through this so easily? Impossible. If it were that simple, Dan Hanjie¡¯s reaction wouldn¡¯t be so serious. But all she could do was sit in front of theputer monitoring the news. This feeling was so frustrating. ¡°Aowooooo~¡± A clear wolf cry came from outside the door, followed by the sound of w scratching the door. Qin Youxuan paused, then shut down herputer and stood up. As soon as she opened the door, a white figure pounced at her, and she instinctively reached out to catch it. ¡°Da Bai, be gentler next time, you almost knocked me down.¡± Qin Youxuan looked down at Da Bai who had jumped into her arms and was happily licking her hand, and couldn¡¯t help butugh. Shey directly on the sofa, allowing Da Bai to lie next to her, naughtily biting at her hem. ¡°If you continue like this, I¡¯ll tell Dan Hanjie to lock you up, you might even be starved for a few days!¡± Qin Youxuan leaned back, her hands behind her head, and nced at Da Bai. Seeing Da Bai, who just a moment ago was stubbornly chewing on her hem, seemed to understand her words. As soon as Da Bai heard Dan Hanjie¡¯s name, he obediently released his bite, whimpered, and rolled over to the side. Pouting unhappily, he rolled back to her side and started licking her hand again. Unable to leave the house and unable to sleep, Qin Youxuan decided to get up. Picking up Da Bai, she entered the bathroom to give him a bath. After a while, she finally exhausted herself and came out of the bathroom holding Da Bai. With his fur wet, Da Bai kept shaking off the water droplets and quickly disappeared. ¡°Even you¡¯re ignoring me.¡± Qin Youxuan let out a weak cry, flung herself on to the sofa, grabbed a pillow and buried herself in it. She soon fell asleep. Chapter 432: She has destroyed the photo Chapter 432: Chapter 432: She has destroyed the photo She couldn¡¯t distinguish between dream and reality. Feeling adrift, she sensed someone approaching her. Qin Youxuan tried hard to open her eyes but could not. She subconsciously reached out and grabbed the sofa cushion¡­ ¡°Mom¡­¡± Murmuring softly, Qin Youxuan reached out, trying to grasp something. But the person beside her was getting farther and farther away. ¡°Be good, Xuan. Mom is going to find your dad. You have to take care of yourself¡­¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t go¡­ don¡¯t leave¡­ Ah!¡± Suddenly, Qin Youxuan sprang up in fright from the sofa. Anxiously, she turned her head and looked around. Her mother was nowhere to be seen. She touched her face and found her cheeks wet from tears. She sat dazedly on the sofa, lost in her thoughts. What was happening to her¡­ Why did she keep dreaming about her childhood? But why did these scenes in the dream feel so unfamiliar? She remembered that her mother¡¯s death was sudden, without any chance for her to say a word. As for her dad, who was he¡­ Qin Youxuan felt suffocated and stood up from the sofa. The sun was setting on the horizon. It was almost evening. Smelling a faint scent of flowers, Qin Youxuan walked onto the balcony and saw the morning glory flowers in full bloom in the yard, with several vines stretching all the way up the barrier wall unto the balcony. She didn¡¯t know when but the butler had ced a pot on the third-floor balcony. The fragrance of the flowers was mild, veryforting. Qin Youxuan stared at the blooming flowers for a while, yawned gracefully, and then turned to go downstairs. By this time, Dan Hanjie should being back soon. ¡­ ¡°Butler, where¡¯s Da Bai?¡± ¡°Young Mistress,¡± the butler respectfully greeted, ¡°Mr. Jie has instructed that Da Bai must run at least ten thousand meters daily. He is in training now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± For such a small wolf cub to start training, Dan Hanjie is truly implementing the principle of early education. Knowing that he was doing this for Da Bai¡¯s good, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare oppose. ¡°I see, I will go and see Da Bai.¡± Qin Youxuan had just turned to walk into the yard when she noticed out of the corner of her eye Bai Wei sitting on a bench. She was taken aback. It had been several days since she had seen Bai Wei. After the news of their marriage broke out, she had been poring over the news on herputer every day, afraid that it would impact the Dan Group. Bai Wei seemed to be doing her best to lower her profile. She would not go wherever Qin Youxuan was. She was just like a ghost in Yujing Vi. Now she was wearing a light pink princess dress, her body frail like a paper doll. She seemed malnourished and looked like she might copse any moment. She was sitting alone on the bench, holding a newspaper and staring fixedly at therge news pages. From afar, Qin Youxuan could see that the headline on the newspaper Bai Wei was holding was about her and Dan Hanjie¡¯s marriage. She had been staring at it herself all day. But she was sure that the way Bai Wei was looking at that newspaper had nothing to do with admiration because the picture in the newspaper had been punctured by her nails¡­ Qin Youxuan went forward reflexively, and as she approached Bai Wei, Bai Wei turned her head sharply, staring at her fiercely. The look in her eyes, was as if she wanted to tear her apart. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan offered a helpless smile, taking the newspaper from Bai Wei¡¯sp and carefully smoothing out the damaged picture. Chapter 433: You are not even better than me Chapter 433: Chapter 433: You are not even better than me Bit by bit, she conducted herself with exceptional seriousness. Her intense concentrationpletely ignored Bai Wei. ¡°You are not worthy of Jie at all!¡± Bai Wei shouted uncontrobly. Her exquisite eyes were filled with a fiery rage, as if this statement had been suppressed to its limit within her heart. ¡°So who is worthy? You?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s counter question was indifferent, as if discussing an inconsequential matter. In her view, such inquiries from Bai Wei were totally meaningless. Regardless of whether or not she was worthy, she had already married Dan Hanjie. She wouldn¡¯t divorce him just because Bai Wei proimed that she wasn¡¯t worthy. ¡°Don¡¯t be so smug. Once the Dan family receives the news, you won¡¯t meet a good end! They would never allow Hanjie to marry a bastard child whose father¡¯s identity is unknown. You are not worthy!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked at her, her face paled a bit even though she was aware that Bai Wei was purposely trying to provoke her. She clearly realized that what Bai Wei said was not entirely a lie. The Dan family would never ept her background. ¡°Don¡¯t you get too excited! How much nobler is your backgroundpared to mine? Even without my presence, Dan Hanjie would never be willing to take you as his wife, otherwise, you wouldn¡¯t just be venting your frustration by tearing pictures off a newspaper.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Bai Wei turned pale and was too angry to speak. Qin Youxuan suddenly felt it was pointless. Why should she discuss such uninteresting topics with a woman coveting her husband? Qin Youxuan turned and prepared to leave when she saw the sports car outside the front door. The car window rolled down slightly. That revealed Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face, which looked as if he was wrathful and resentful. He was wearing sunsses that hid his deep ck eyes. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t see his expression, only knowing he was looking at Bai Wei. Noticing Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze, Dan Hanjie slowly reached up and took off his sunsses. He pushed open the car door and walked towards her. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Qin Youxuan rushed towards him, falling straight into his arms, and wrapped her arms around his fit waist. ¡°Mm, did you miss me?¡± Dan Hanjie held her in one arm, and with the other hand, he lifted Qin Youxuan¡¯s chin and asked as a matter of habit. As if he wanted to assert something with that question. ¡°Yes, I can only stay at home and I¡¯m sick of it.¡± Qin Youxuan sped his hand, whining with her gentle voice which obviously meant she was acting coquettishly. Dan Hanjie¡¯s arm around her tightened, ¡°I¡¯ll take you out for a walk tomorrow.¡± ¡°No need, I know you¡¯re very busy now. You should take care of your matters first. I¡¯m okay. I have Da Bai to keep mepany.¡± Qin Youxuan gestured,ing out of his arms and seriously suggested. She knew Dan Hanjie was very busy, so much so that every night she woke up and didn¡¯t see him by her side. Only when she went looking did she find he had slipped away to work in his study while she slept. By the time she woke up the next day, he had already left. The current issue was very tricky. Even if he didn¡¯t say it, she could still feel his stress. ¡°So you¡¯re saying that I¡¯m not even as good as a wolf?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Did he have to distort her meaning like that? Qin Youxuan looked back and saw that Bai Wei was gone. She seemed to be very afraid of Dan Hanjie now. Anywhere Dan Hanjie was, Bai Wei would obediently retreat. No longer like before when she would cling to him on sight. ¡°What are you thinking? You look upset. What happened today?¡± Dan Hanjie straightened her face with his hand under her small chin. His gaze was probing. Chapter 434: I’ll Take You to a Place Chapter 434: Chapter 434: I¡¯ll Take You to a ce ¡°Nothing, just had a strange dream.¡± ¡°A nightmare?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t exactly a nightmare, just unspeakably odd. She didn¡¯t know how to exin this feeling to him. ¡°Dan Hanjie, how are things going with the issue? Is it hard?¡± Qin Youxuan met his caring gaze and couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Take care of yourself and leave the rest to me.¡± ¡°But you¡¯re so tired.¡± Qin Youxuan reached out to touch his face, her eyebrows furrowed in sympathy. The dark circles under his eyes were bing increasingly noticeable, but he kept iming he was okay. ¡°Then take good care of me. If you take care of me well, my spirits will naturally lift. It¡¯s more effective than any rest.¡± Hanjie¡¯s lips parted faintly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re shameless.¡± ¡°I was talking about eating, what were you thinking, hm?¡± ¡°o(¨s¡õ¨t)o¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned and immediately turned red. She turned round and ran away. She definitely was not thinking about embarrassing things in broad daylight, absolutely not! During the evening meal, she just ate a bowl of rice under Dan Hanjie¡¯s teasing gaze, not even realizing whether she had eaten any vegetables. Finally finishing dinner, Qin Youxuan was about to sneak back to her room when Dan Hanjie grabbed her and took her outside. ¡°Where are we going?¡± Qin Youxuan asked, panicking, as he held her hand and they struggled to move forward. ¡°For a walk.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face showed no extra expression. He put her down and held her hand as they began to walk away. ¡°Going out?¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him holding her hand, then up at their Yujing Vi behind them, her eyes widened in surprise. She had not left the house for several days and she felt she barely knew what the world outside was like. Qin Youxuan fluttered her cat-like eyes, and as she saw the scenery passing by, her face unconsciously rxed and she smiled lightly. ¡°Dan Hanjie, where are we going?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie looked back at her, glimpsed the excitement on her face, felt a momentary pang in his heart, and pulled her into his arms. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Qin Youxuan moved, but he just held her tighter. ¡°Dan Hanjie, are you feeling okay? If you¡¯re not feeling well, we can just go back.¡± Qin Youxuan was a bit nervous as he stayed silent. ¡°Kitty, give me time.¡± His deep voice sounded slowly. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was startled, taking a few seconds to realize that he was exining. She smiled, her face showing no sign of reluctance. ¡°It¡¯s okay, after all, you¡¯ve already told me. If we wait a little longer, it¡¯ll be okay. It¡¯s only a few days of not going out, not as if I can never go out for the rest of my life. Besides, aren¡¯t you taking me out for a walk now? Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m really happy.¡± He didn¡¯t need to put so much pressure on himself. She could take care of herself. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t say anything more, just staring at her. His long fingers traced her brows, and the next second, he leaned down and kissed the corner of her mouth. ¡°Dan Hanjie, we agreed to go for a walk.¡± Qin Youxuan clutched his arm, looking at the man who seemed intent on carrying her back to the vi and devouring her. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll take you somewhere.¡± Dan Hanjie took a deep breath, resisting the urge to take her back immediately, and let her go. He took her small hand and continued walking. Qin Youxuan was instantly excited, looking around constantly, imagining where Dan Hanjie might take her. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 435: 435: The Eyes Gradually Deepened Chapter 435: Chapter 435: The Eyes Gradually Deepened After walking quite a distance from Yujing Vi, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t notice anything unusual. A few bodyguard cars were trailing behind them, slowing their pace down, maintaining a solemn atmosphere. She was leisurely strolling along with Dan Hanjie in the front, seemingly existing in a different world from the ones at the front and back. However, Qin Youxuan had been stifling for several days, and no longer cared for such details. Being able to walk with him, she was very happy. A big smile was constantly on her face. Even when she was sweating, she remained cheerful. ¡°At this time, we should bring Da Bai with us. It¡¯s so quiet and beautiful here.¡± As Qin Youxuan looked at the gradually serene path, she turned her head to nce at Dan Hanjie. They were walking in the opposite direction of the city center. The Yujing Vi was in a private area, one had to walk quite a distance before reaching other buildings. But Qin Youxuan had never ventured into the vi, she could never have imagined that behind the Yujing Vi was such a paradise. A small river flowed, cherry blossoms covered thend.
The cool evening breeze was refreshing and invigorating. As a breezy gust blew by, the petals from the cherry trees fluttered down, as if it were a shower of petals. ¡°So beautiful.¡± Qin Youxuan released her hand and ran toward the scene. Standing under the cherry blossom trees, she naturally spread her arms, unable to help but twirl in the falling petals. Her skirt billowed in the wind. Her charming face, under the backdrop of the pink cherry blossoms, exhibited a captivating color. Hanjie stood in front of her, his eyes deepening, and unconsciously his throat moved up and down twice. He cast a sidelong nce at the apanying bodyguards. Immediately, all of them conspicuously retreated a few steps, turning around. ¡°Do you like it here?¡± With a satisfied look, Dan Hanjie turned back, walked forward, stretched out his finger to pick off the petals that hadnded in her hair. ¡± I love it! This ce is so beautiful. Can we bring Da Bai next time?¡± ¡°Why wait ¡¯til next time.¡± Dan Hanjie nced toward the back, lightly pped his hands, and a snow-white figure jumped into the cherry blossom forest. It ran directly towards Qin Youxuan. ¡°Da Bai!¡± Qin Youxuan picked up the little wolf cub in her arms, stroked its snowy white fur, and seeing it stick out its tongue adorably, couldn¡¯t help but kiss it on its little head. As she raised her head, she immediately noticed the pressure drop next to her.
She snapped back to her senses. She hadpletely forgotten the presence of the big vinegar pot. Under pressure, Qin Youxuan obediently let Da Bai down, seeing it running joyfully, she couldn¡¯t help butugh out loud. ¡°When did you bring it out? I just looked for it and didn¡¯t see it.¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed, attempting to strike-up a conversation.
Trying to relieve the tense atmosphere. She only kissed Da Bai, he didn¡¯t have to keep such a straight face. His expression was as if she had cuckolded him¡­ ¡°Its training ground is nearby.¡± Hanjie responded with a cold face, his gaze fixated on Qin Youxuan¡¯s face as if he wanted to bore a hole into it. ¡°¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Qin Youxuan unconsciously looked around, not spotting any possible training grounds. Turning back to look at Dan Hanjie, she saw his face was still frosty, and she did not dare to ask any more. When she got to the side of the small river, just as she reached out to touch the clear water, her hand was caught. ¡°The water¡¯s too cold.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. I¡¯m not a paper doll, let me y for a while.¡± Qin Youxuan looked up, yfully begging in a pitiful manner. She realized she couldn¡¯t take the hard approach with Dan Hanjie. Whenever she acted submissive, he would definitely not have the heart to scold her. Chapter 436: 436: Who is the Puppet Master Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Who is the Puppet Master ¡°¡­Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t always use that trick.¡± Dan Hanjie saw through her craftiness, his eyes flickered slightly. ¡°So will you let me do it?¡± Qin Youxuan mirrored his somber expression, pouting her lips, looking visibly upset. ¡°I¡¯m kept at home all the time, the rare times I get to y, and you don¡¯t let me enjoy¡­¡± ¡°Ten minutes at most.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Qin Youxuan nodded hastily, scooping up some water and sshing it towards his face. A surprise attack always works. But just as she turned around, Dan Hanjie was nowhere to be seen. A tall figure leaning against a cherry blossom tree, raising his eyebrow at her, made Qin Youxuan feel a chill run down her spine.
His movements were too fast, totally nd. Qin Youxuan pouted, turned her head, directly took off her shoes, ced them in the river, and began to y by herself. Seeing her action, Dan Hanjie frowned. He was about to walk over when he noticed something out of the corner of his eye and stopped in his tracks. He turned and briskly left the cherry blossom forest. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao greeted him as he came out. ¡°Have you found anything yet?¡± ¡°Not yet. The seller behind the selloff of Dan Group¡¯s stocks has concealed himself well. The identities traced back from multiple stock ounts are all suspiciously clean. Plus, even online, the discourse has taken a positive turn. The attempts to denounce you and call for your removal as CEO seem to be failing,¡± Yao paused, his face suddenly grim. ¡°Mr. Jie, we can handle the domestic issues, but overseas¡­ There are voices of dissent within the Dan Family. Many believe you acting unterally in discreetly marrying and even publicizing the marriage haspromised the interests of our conglomerate. The board expects you to provide a satisfactory exnation.¡± ¡°They can¡¯t hold back anymore.¡± Dan Hanjie smirked coldly, his enchanting eyes gleaming like a leopard¡¯s in the darkness. ¡°Keep an eye on that old man. He¡¯s been waiting for this day for a long time. I¡¯m quite interested to see how he ns to deal with me. And remember to keep searching. We must find out whoever it was that showed up on Extreme Love Ind!¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Yao nodded respectfully, ¡°Mr. Jie, Diwu Zexuan called. He asked if you have finished your medicine and if you need more¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes shed, his hand at his side tightened slightly,¡± I won¡¯t need it ever again.¡± With that cat around, he wouldn¡¯t need any medicine at all. Remembering Qin Youxuan, Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t say anything more. He turned and strode back into the cherry blossom forest, looking for her. As soon as he got to the edge of the river, he saw her sitting there, hugging Da Bai in a daze. Her nk face was expressionless, her hands were habitually stroking Da Bai¡¯s fur. The little creature,forted by her touch, stretchedzily in her arms. From time to time, it would hook her dress with its paw, then free it, frolicking with the round ornament on her belt. Every now and then, Da Bai would lift its head to rub against her chest¡­
Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened instantly. He walked over, reached out and plucked Da Bai out of her arms, throwing it to one side. ¡°Hey¡ª¡± Shocked, Qin Youxuan stood up and reached out to hold Da Bai, which was thrown away by him./p>
Her heart ached for Da Bai. ¡°Qin Youxuan, try hugging that creature in front of me again!¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t be so rough, Da Bai is still very small.¡± How could it withstand his kicking and throwing¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Dan Hanjie dropped a word and turned around to leave. After striding a few steps and seeing that Qin Youxuan wasn¡¯t following, he turned back, grabbed her hand, and pulled her along. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked at him, clearly very angry, yet he still didn¡¯t leave her behind. A smile crept on her lips as she deliberately slowed down, letting him pull her along. Chapter 437: 437 The Person Has Already Been Brought Over Chapter 437: Chapter 437 The Person Has Already Been Brought Over Instead of walking back, they drove. Dan Hanjie was the driver, with only Qin Youxuan as a passenger. She carefully nced at him and seeing that he was still angry, Qin Youxuan dared not say a word. What if he got upset and threw her out of the moving car? Once they were back at the Yujing Vi, Qin Youxuan¡¯s face fell. She was starting another period of confinement inside the house, unable to venture beyond its gates. Only a few days of this solitary confinement, and she was beginning to forget what the outside world looked like. If she had known this would happen, she wouldn¡¯t have announced their marriage. ¡°It will be over soon.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at her, his eyes deep and patient, seeming to be suppressing something.
¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m not ming you, like I said, I¡¯m with you,¡± Qin Youxuan nervously held his hand, exining her position. After a moment¡¯s thought, she blinked her cat-like eyes, her fingers yfully poking his palm, ¡°I¡¯m just a bit bored. Really, just a tiny bit.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t say anything, just reached out to ruffle her hair, pulling her into his embrace, holding her tightly. ¡­ The daylight gradually faded. As soon as it grew dark, Qin Youxuan pushed Dan Hanjie into the study. Instead of making him stay with her, and then workingte into the night, it would be better for him to finish his work early and have a good night¡¯s sleep. With this in mind, Qin Youxuan cajoled Dan Hanjie into the study. ¡°You don¡¯t have to stay with me, I¡¯ll just sit here and read. You can work, I promise I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± Qin Youxuan pulled over a chair, intending to sit next to him, when Dan Hanjie reached out, pulled her into his arms, biting her neck, ¡°Little wildcat, I can¡¯t work like this.¡± ¡°¡­Should I go back to my room?¡± ¡°No.¡± ¡°¡­¡± What should they do then? He certainly couldn¡¯t stay up all night. Qin Youxuan wiggled her bottom, going back to her own seat, picking up a thick professional textbook, pretending to concentrate on reading. If she ignored him, he would be able to work, right? As expected, Dan Hanjie stared at her for a while, then refocused his attention, opening hisptop, beginning to work.
Phew¨C Qin Youxuan let out a silent sigh of relief. Putting her heart at ease, she began to read. As she read the thickw book, she started to yawn.
Unable to resist the sleepiness, she propped up her chin, stealthily watching him work. He really was domineering when he gave orders. His tall figure leaned back against the chair, one hand holding a phone, the other moving the mouse, looking at the information on theputer. He scolded his subordinate mercilessly and all without a single foul word. She wondered who the unlucky soul was; not able to restte at night and even getting a dressing down. She was dying of sleepiness, but he was scolding someone enthusiastically. Qin Youxuan grumbled, her head tilted and she fell asleep on the desk. Once Dan Hanjie ended his call and turned around, he saw her sleeping sweetly, her closed eyes apanied by a faint smiling expression. Something in his chest tightened as if something had flowed into his blood. Hanjie stared at her face for nearly half an hour. Seeing her shifting ufortably in her sleep, he finally rose from his seat with a furrowed brow. Moving to her side, he gently lifted her in his arms and returned to the bedroom. He bent down to kiss her lips. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t wake, her little hand instinctively grabbed his shirt, her voice low as she hummed.
¡°Buzz¨C¡± The sound of his phone vibrating was particrly clear in the quiet night. Hanjie reluctantly got up, quickly grabbing his phone and headed for the balcony to take the call. ¡°Mr. Jie, we have brought the person up¡­¡± Chapter 438: 438: I Dont Listen to Explanation, I Only Look at the Result Chapter 438: Chapter 438: I Don¡¯t Listen to Exnation, I Only Look at the Result At those words, Dan Hanjie¡¯s face turned cold in an instant. He ended the call and turned to head towards the door. Straight into the study. ¡°Jie¡­¡± Seeing Dan Hanjie approaching, Bai Wei hurriedly stepped forward. Just as she was about to reach out and touch his hand, Dan Hanjie abruptly lifted his, gripping her neck and hoisting her into the air. ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡± Yao opened his mouth to speak, only to be met with a side nce from Dan Hanjie, ¡°Get out!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao bowed silently, respectfully retreated from the room.
He just got to the door when he received a call. He hurriedly turned around to handle an idental situation that had suddenly arisen. ¡®In the study, a dark pressure permeated with a cold aura. Bai Wei¡¯s face went from flushed to pale in a matter of seconds, severelycking in oxygen until her face turned purple, weak legs hanging in mid-air. A pair of resentful eyes stared directly at Dan Hanjie¡¯s icy face. ¡°I warned you to stay away from her.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice was icy cold, each word springing from between his teeth,pletely devoid of warmth. ¡°I¡­didn¡¯t¡­¡± Bai Wei tried hard to speak, her hands tightly clutching Dan Hanjie¡¯srge hand. ¡°It¡­was¡­her¡­who¡­came¡­to¡­find¡­me ¡­¡± The simple words seemed to take all of Bai Wei¡¯s strength. As she finished speaking, she couldn¡¯t catch her breath and her hands lost their strength. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± A glimmer in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes, he released his grip and let her crash to the floor. ¡°Cough, cough!¡± Bai Wei clutched her throat and broke into violent coughs, her eyes welling with tears. She couldn¡¯t speak for quite a while. ¡°She¡¯s bold and wild, but she never troubles others without cause.¡± The implication being that even if Qin Youxuan provoked Bai Wei, it was all Bai Wei¡¯s doing. ¡°¡­¡±
Hearing his words, Bai Wei looked up in disbelief. She knew Dan Hanjie was fiercely protective. Once, when he was protecting her without any concern for himself, she had felt so blissful. But she never thought the day woulde when he would defend someone else, another woman. Bai Wei¡¯s eyes bloodshot, but her tears stopped abruptly.
¡°You¡¯re defending her like this. You know how fearsome a woman¡¯s jealousy can be. Maybe she was jealous that you didn¡¯t send me back to America, deliberately came to bully me. You med me without asking any questions, Dan Hanjie, you¡¯re biased!¡± ¡°She is my woman. I trust her.¡± Dan Hanjie nced at Bai Wei, who was hysterical, his tone icy, ¡°Your reaction just reminded me how terrible a woman¡¯s jealousy can be. Keeping you around her would be the real danger.¡± Qin Youxuan was forceful, even if she was wronged, she wouldn¡¯t show weakness, but would just bear it alone silently. This, Dan Hanjie never doubted. ¡°I didn¡¯t! You can check the surveince video, see if she was the one who started it. I was just sitting in the yard reading a paper, is that a crime?¡± Bai Wei¡¯s tears kept falling as she sat huddled on the floor, her fingers digging into the ground. ¡°I don¡¯t care about exnations, only about results. Seems like you don¡¯t want to stay here¡± Dan Hanjie turned his head, a cold smile on his lips, ¡°I¡¯ll arrange a private jet to send you back to America.¡± As he finished speaking, Dan Hanjie turned to leave. ¡°Dan Hanjie, hold it!¡± On hearing his words, Bai Wei snapped, propelling herself up from the floor. ¡°You promised that as long as I didn¡¯t tell Qin Youxuan you knew about her origin a long time ago, you¡¯d let me stay. You¡¯re not a man of your word!¡±
Chapter 439: It Was a Scam from Beginning to End Chapter 439: Chapter 439: It Was a Scam from Beginning to End ¡°Yes, but I regret it.¡± Dan Hanjie was taken aback, his indifferent gaze shifted, he nced sarcastically at Bai Wei, ¡°Keeping you by her side is far more dangerous than a simple truth, let alone, you don¡¯t have a chance to tell her.¡± ¡°What are you trying to do? You want to secretly send me away? I won¡¯t allow it!¡± Bai Wei backed away, ¡°Unless you kill me, as long as I¡¯m breathing, I¡¯ll find a way to let Qin Youxuan know that she¡¯s nothing but a pitiful creature who thinks too highly of herself. Even the man she loves has never truly loved her, it¡¯s all been a sham from the start¡­hahaha¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Qin Youxuan has always thought you saved her, but she would never expect that the truth is you set her up. You knew early on that she had no rtion to the Qin Family, yet you watched her step by step fall into your trap, fall in love with Jin Chenye and be enemies¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Dan Hanjie knit his brows tightly, his enchanting face taut. Looking at the furious Bai Wei, his ck eyes showed a hint of danger. He stepped forward with a chop to her neck. Bai Wei¡¯s eyes widened, and the next moment, she copsed onto him. Suppressing his disgust, Dan Hanjie narrowed his eyes, lifted her sideways, and strode out. The door to the study opened, and he saw a figure at the door, causing his strides to halt. The arm holding Bai Wei tightened, almost digging into her flesh. ¡°I just wanted to bring you a cup of milk, I didn¡¯t mean to eavesdrop¡­¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t know why she needed to exin. Her hand shook and the ss in her hand fell to the ground. All of the milk spilled out. Nothing was left¡­ Nothing at all¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s face turned pale as a piece of paper, her body uncontrobly trembling. In a daze, she turned to run. ¡°Kitty!¡± Dan Hanjie set down Bai Wei and chased after her immediately. Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t outrun him, didn¡¯t even know where to run, lost and aimless, she was caught after just a few steps. Tightly hugging her into his arms. ¡°Let me exin,¡± Dan Hanjie quickly spoke, his arms wrapped around her from the back. ¡°¡­Okay.¡± When Qin Youxuan was embraced by him, she suddenly calmed down. Her face was pale, almost sickly, yet she bit her lip trying to keep calm. ¡°If you want to send her away, I¡¯ll wait here.¡± Qin Youxuan stood at the stairs, turned her head to look at Bai Wei lying on the floor, discarded by him. She didn¡¯t want to hear a word of their conversation from a third party. Not a single word. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie released his hands, straightened her body. Looking at her calm demeanor, he felt even more panicked. She was too calm, unnaturally calm. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going?¡± Qin Youxuan nudged his arm, noticing Dan Hanjie staring at her, she touched her own face, ¡°I¡¯m okay, really.¡± As soon as her words fell, Dan Hanjie lifted her up and strode back to their bedroom. He ced her on the bed. His fingers caressed her face, pleading in his tone, ¡°Wait for me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s body stiffened, she nodded her head, watching as he turned and left. Only when Dan Hanjie¡¯s figure disappeared did she start to tremble uncontrobly. She instinctively crawled into the quilt, tightly covering herself. Her petite figure curled up, Bai Wei¡¯s words repeated in her head. Bai Wei said she was nothing but a pitiful creature who thinks too highly of herself. Even the man she loves has never truly loved her, it¡¯s all been a sham from the start¡­ Chapter 440: Should You Do Whatever It Takes If You Want Something? Chapter 440: Chapter 440: Should You Do Whatever It Takes If You Want Something? A deceptive scheme¡­ Dan Hanjie knew very well that she had nothing to do with Jin Chenye or the Qin Family. However, he watched as she fought for her inheritance. In fact, he did more than once to help her confront Jin Chenye. What was he thinking after all? Just like Bai Wei had said, he set up everything just to get her, a special antidote. Tears slid from the corner of her eyes, disappearing into her hair. Qin Youxuan clenched the quilt tightly with her hands, her body chilling to the point of losing all sensation. It was like falling into a ck hole, no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn¡¯t climb out¡­ ¡­ Dan Hanjie was quick. Within a few minutes, he had returned and picked Qin Youxuan out from the quilt. Seeing her tear-streaked face, his chest felt as if it was dealt a heavy blow, leaving him out of breath. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hadn¡¯t expected him to be back so soon. She stared nkly at the man in front of her. His long fingers brushed over her cheek. It felt warm and ticklish¡­ Qin Youxuan reached out and grabbed his fingers, her voice hoarse, ¡°Is what she said true?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°You knew all along that I¡¯m not Qin Family¡¯s biological daughter.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, his lips slightly parting. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s grip loosened, but he quickly grabbed her hand, ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean anything. I never thought that your identity would be revealed. I helped you only because you wanted the Qin Group.¡± ¡°¡­¡± So, just because she wanted it, she should resort to whatever means necessary? Did he ever consider that she wanted the Qin Group because she had no idea she had no rtionship with the Qin Family? As an illegitimate child with an unknown father, what right did she have to fight for something that wasn¡¯t hers? ¡°What about Jin Chenye? You watched as I became his foe, was it also to help me gain the property?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice was soft, her face void of any passion, as if discussing a trivial matter. ¡°So, all the reasons are simply because I wanted the Qin Group, and thus deserved to be kept in the dark, unknowingly bing aughingstock.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, he pursed his lips and said nothing. ¡°You knew I had no connection with the Qin family but didn¡¯t tell me, watched as I was used of murder, protected the real murderer Meng Ziqi, and even manipted me against Jin Lan. The arrival of Diwu Zexuan was too much of a coincidence, yet you say it has nothing to do with you¡­¡± With every word she spoke, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but tremble. ¡°And Bai Wei, the one who revealed my identity, it was her, wasn¡¯t it? She also knew long ago that I wasn¡¯t Miss Qin. No wonder she despises me so much.¡± Qin Youxuan looked into his eyes, her own filled with disbelief. ¡°That was just an ident. When I fainted that day, she sneaked into my study and peeked at the documents on my desk.¡± ¡°You knew it was her, but you told me you couldn¡¯t find anything!¡± Qin Youxuan fiercely shook off his hand, and with too much force, she fell back onto the bed. ¡°Cat¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Youxuan pulled up the quilt, wrapping herself tightly. ¡°You lied to me to protect Bai Wei. What are you scared of? That I would retaliate against her? Haha¡­¡± Qin Youxuan gave a harshugh, tears rolling from the corners of her eyes. She knew it. Apart from Meng Ziqi, who else could hate her so much. So, it was all because of him. He manipted her life. Even his beloved Wei¡¯er wished her ruin. Watching as she became the illegitimate child everyone loathed, irredeemable¡­ Yet, he chose to protect. Using myriad lies to cover everything up. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 441: 441: I Want You, Only You Chapter 441: Chapter 441: I Want You, Only You ¡°Dan Hanjie, what am I to you exactly?¡± He could deceive her for anyone, she was no longer sure how much of what he had told her was true. ¡°Was even our marriage part of your scheme, what was the purpose of that contract?¡± Qin Youxuan bit her lips tightly, forcing herself to calm down. However, the more she tried to resist, the more she couldn¡¯t hold it in. Her life had be a joke, and the man who orchestrated all of this was the man she loved. Love¡­ Qin Youxuan tensed up, her eyes wide with disbelief. Her mind was in total chaos. ¡°Let me be clear, I never intended to cover for anyone. Yes, I got a confidential document about the Jiang Family from Jiang Jinchen. I knew your mother was pregnant before she married Qin Mo, indicating you might not be the Qin family¡¯s biological daughter. But what of it? Qin Mo chose silence, how was I to speak out?¡±
¡°¡­¡± ¡°I have my own selfish desires. I never denied that. I concealed your background, spared Meng Ziqi, and even orchestrated your feud with Jin Chenye. All of it was for a single reason, I wanted you, only you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared at him, forgetting to speak. ¡°You¡¯re right, that contract was also part of my calction. I was well aware that without a one-year deadline, you wouldn¡¯t have agreed to sign. You¡¯ve been unable to let go of Jin Chenye, but your pride kept you from getting closer to him. If you knew that you two weren¡¯t really siblings and that Jin Lan was not responsible for your mother¡¯s death, your old feelings for him would reignite. I simply cannot allow that!¡± Dan Hanjie emphasized each point with fierce determination. Now that the truth was unavoidably exposed, he might as welly everything bare. He no longer needed to worry that she might suddenly discover the truth and leave him while he was holding her¡­ ¡°¡­¡± She never knew that he had calcted everything so meticulously. In his eyes, everything about her was transparent. He controlled everything about her, knowing it all but pretending to hide the truth. No wonder he stopped her from confronting Jiang Jinchen on Extreme Love Ind. ¡°Can you honestly tell me, do you know who my biological father is?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice trembled slightly, her body tensed up, her hands tightly gripping the bedsheet. She wasn¡¯t sure whether to believe in Dan Hanjie¡¯s words, but if even he didn¡¯t know, she might never find out who her real father was in her lifetime. ¡°Come with me.¡± Dan Hanjie pursed his lips, watching her pale face as he extended his hand towards her. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds, but didn¡¯t move.
¡°As you said, the past is the past, these so-called lies should also be left in the past.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice suddenly rose, his seductive eyes revealing a hint of panic.N?v(el)B\\jnn Looking at his charming face, scenes of their time on Extreme Love Ind shed through Qin Youxuan¡¯s mind. He got injured while looking for her, but even with a fever, held onto her hand tightly¡­ They watched the sunset together on the deck of the yacht, and greeted the sunrise¡­
Suddenly, Qin Youxuan raised her hand and held his. With a tug, Dan Hanjie pulled her into his arms and held her tightly. So tightly it was as if he wanted to merge her into his very marrow. He picked Qin Youxuan up and strode into the study. Gently cing her on a chair, he retrieved a document with the Jiang Family¡¯s confidential stamp from a file folder. Chapter 442: 442: This is the Answer You Wanted Chapter 442: Chapter 442: This is the Answer You Wanted ¡°This is the original document of the information Bai Wei exposed online, except that she only uploaded a part of it, not the whole thing. This is theplete document.¡± Dan Hanjie pushed the document bag in front of her, ¡°The answer you seek is in there.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared at the document bag in front of her, suddenly filled with fear to open it. She hesitated for a long time before she finally untied the seal string above it and pulled out the document inside. One page after another, she looked through them meticulously. Dan Hanjie remained silent, just standing by her side, watching her with pursed lips. The pair of devilish crooning eyes carried a hint of somberness, deep as the abyss that one could not fathom. The study was very quiet. No sound of conversation, only the sound of pages turning.
After a while, Qin Youxuan finally closed the document and looked up, ¡°Even the Jiang family doesn¡¯t know who my biological father is?¡± ¡°Yes, when Jiang Yu was pregnant, it happened so suddenly that by the time people from the Jiang family found out, that man had disappeared. Jiang Yu was soft-hearted but stubborn at heart, no matter how much the Jiang family pressured her, she wouldn¡¯t reveal your father¡¯s identity, perhaps even she doesn¡¯t know.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze and fell into silence. ¡°After I got this information, I tried to investigate your biological father,¡± Dan Hanjie spoke lightly, reaching out to turn Qin Youxuan¡¯s body towards him. ¡°I¡¯ve only found some initial clues, and can¡¯t yet determine his identity. Would you trust me if I said I¡¯m willing to continue looking?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan paused, facing his deep ck eyes, she instinctively turned her head away. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± She had no idea how many lies he had told, or when he was being truthful. She didn¡¯t even know if this document was made up at thest minute to appease her. He was hiding too much, so much so that she couldn¡¯t touch even if she tried her hardest. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I can wait. If you¡¯re angry, you can give me the silent treatment, but I won¡¯t let you go. Do you hear me, Qin Youxuan? Don¡¯t think about using any excuse to leave me, I won¡¯t allow it!¡± Dan Hanjie disregarded the document on the table, pulling her petite body tightly into his arms. His chin rested on her shoulder as he tightened his arms. ¡­ Bai Wei was sent away overnight. No one knew where she was sent, and no one cared.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Because Yujing Vi had fallen into a strange atmosphere.
¡°I¡¯ll go to the cherry blossom forest with you after breakfast, or would you prefer to go to the park at the street corner?¡± Dan Hanjie handed the milk in front of him to Qin Youxuan. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan nced at him, her eyes shed as she took the milk and drank it. She set down the empty cup and continued breakfast.
Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t eat much himself but kept serving her more food. Qin Youxuan remained silent, he served, and she ate. She stopped only when she couldn¡¯t eat anymore, ¡°I am full.¡± ¡°Where do you want to go?¡± Dan Hanjie paused with the knife and fork in his hand and looked up at her. Qin Youxuan shook her head, ¡°You should go to yourpany. You don¡¯t need to purposely stay at home with me. I¡¯m going to rest upstairs.¡± Qin Youxuan picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of her mouth, then put it down. She stood up from the table, prepared to head upstairs. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie stared at her retreating figure, his hand holding the knife convulsed, bending the knife in his grip. Darkness spread across his eyes, prating and bleak. Except for the showdownst night, she did not get angry or give him the silent treatment anymore.
Chapter 443: 443: The Man was Kidnapped Chapter 443: Chapter 443: The Man was Kidnapped She responded to every word he said. Yet her face remained devoid of any smiles. It was as if she was cornered, refusing to share her emotions with anyone else. She wasn¡¯t ignoring him; she was ignoring herself. If it wasn¡¯t for the current situation where he had ordered the vi to be cordoned off, was she nning to suggest that they cool off by spending some time apart? Damn the separation! ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie swung his arm, sweeping all the dishes onto the floor, then abruptly stood up. Just as he was about to head upstairs, Yao rushed in from outside. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao¡¯s steps were somewhat disorganized, his face marked by rare panic. A scratch near his ear was still bleeding, obviously a fresh wound.
¡°Miss Bai has been kidnapped!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, and he stopped in his tracks. ¡°As soon as our helicopternded in the United States, we were ambushed. Our attackers were well-prepared with a clear target. We were outnumbered and Miss Bai was taken.¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Dan Hanjie kicked over a vase in the living room, shattering it to bits. ¡°Search. You must find out who did this!¡± With a twist of his impressive figure, Dan Hanjie was the first to leave the living room. Third floor. Qin Youxuan was hugging Da Bai, leaning against the balcony railing. She vaguely watched the tall figure leaving Yujing Vi. Her gaze shifted, then regained its calmness. ¡°Woof¡ª¡ª¡± It seemed Da Bai could sense her low spirits and whimpered softly, obediently curling up in her arms. He kept licking the back of her hand with his tongue.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om asionally, he would lift his head and lick her chin. His pure wolven eyes stared consistently at her. ¡°I¡¯m fine. I just don¡¯t know how to face him.¡± Seeing the car quickly leave the vi, Qin Youxuan retreated into the balcony and sat down on the tatami mat, her face filled with helplessness. She couldn¡¯t tolerate Dan Hanjie¡¯s deception and secrecy. His scheming frightened her. But she couldn¡¯t forget everything he had done for her¡­ No matter why he had done it, during her times of desperation and helplessness, he was the one who reached out to her and pulled her out of hell. They were married. He knew that exposing their marriage would be dangerous, but he did it anyway without hesitation.
She understood his intentions¡ªhe didn¡¯t want her to suffer. But he did not understand that these were not the things that mattered to her¡­ Qin Youxuan tightened her grip on Da Bai, her chest tightening so much that she couldn¡¯t breathe. ¡°Ugh¡ª¡ª¡±
A wave of nausea hit her, and Qin Youxuan quickly put Da Bai down and rushed to the bathroom. ¡°Ugh¡ª¡ª¡± As though she was trying to vomit everything out of her stomach, Qin Youxuan leaned weakly against the bathroom sink, unable to straighten up for a long time. Her face was so pale it was devoid of any color. ¡°Woof¡­¡± Seeing her standing still, Da Bai, sensing that something was wrong, kept circling around her legs. He whimpered softly. It was only after an unknown amount of time that Qin Youxuan managed to regain her senses. She dragged her heavy feet out of the bathroom. She made her way to the sofa and copsed onto it. Turning her head, she fixed her gaze on the morning glory flowers on the balcony. They swayed in the wind, their purple-blue petals looking particrly beautiful. In just a few days, the tendrils had already crept out of their pots, their young shoots lush and vibrant. After watching for a while, Qin Youxuan started to feel sleepy. She turned on her side and descended into a light slumber.
In her daze, she saw a tall figure standing in front of her, talking continuously. But she couldn¡¯t hear a single word he was saying. Chapter 444: 444 Unconfirmed Courage Chapter 444: Chapter 444 Unconfirmed Courage ¡°Mama¡­¡± Cold sweat was seeping from Qin Youxuan¡¯s forehead, her hand clenching tightly into a fist. ¡°Xuan, it¡¯s Daddy. Open your eyes and look at Daddy¡­¡± A deep voice echoed in her ears. Qin Youxuan turned her head nervously. She tried to open her eyes, but found them glued shut. Her clothes were soaked with sweat and it felt as if something was incessantly tugging at her arm. She wanted to wake up but was unable to do so. ¡°Roar©¤©¤¡± Da Bai roared loudly, his small body propped up on the sofa with his front legs. He looked at Qin Youxuan who was sleep talking intently, quickly opened his mouth to grasp her clothes, and started tugging hard. ¡°Daddy¡­¡± Qin Youxuan opened her eyes groggily, a dense white mist clouding her vision. She couldn¡¯t see anything. After blinking a few times, her vision gradually cleared.
¡°Roar¡­¡± Seeing she had woken up, Da Bai plopped onto the ground exhausted, huffing and puffing. A pair of innocent wolf eyes looked straight at her. ¡°Did I dream again?¡± Qin Youxuan slowly raised her hand, spreading her fingers apart. Light streamed through her fingers. It was blinding, but it felt real. It turned out that it was all a dream.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om What happened to her? Sinceing back from Extreme Love Ind, she¡¯d been having these strange dreams repeatedly. ¡°Da Bai, did you wake me up?¡± Qin Youxuan bent down to cuddle the little wolf cub sprawled on the floor, holding him in her arms and stroking his beautiful white fur. Being a purebred snow wolf, he seemed to be much more sensitive than ordinary animals. Every time she was upset, Da Bai would stick to her like glue. Qin Youxuan put Da Bai down and stood up from the sofa. She scooped up some water to wash her face, patting it forcefully to make herself look less terrible before heading downstairs. ¡°Young mistress.¡± The butler greeted her respectfully, cing a ss of juice in front of her. ¡°This is fresh fruit just imported from overseas. Please have a taste, young mistress.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Qin Youxuan nced at the butler, picked up the ss, and took a light sip. The rich natural fruit aroma spread through her mouth, but she could hardly taste anything, her throat was so bitter. ¡°It tastes good, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± ¡°As long as the young mistress likes it, I am satisfied. I will excuse myself now.¡± The butler bowed respectfully and left. ¡°Urgh©¤©¤¡±
Qin Youxuan ced a hand over her mouth and darted into the first-floor washroom, ridding her stomach of the juice she had just consumed. She leaned on the wall, weak and unenergetic, her gaze nk. The moment she disappeared, Da Bai quickly followed and found her in the washroom. ¡°You¡¯re almost a little detective. You know where I¡¯m going no matter where I go. You tell me honestly, did Dan Hanjie send you to me just to keep an eye on me?¡±
Qin Youxuan squatted down, heavily patting Da Bai¡¯s head with one hand. ¡°Roar¡­¡± Da Bai let out a low cry, extending his tongue to lick her wrist. The innocent pair of eyes were filled with strong concern. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart instantly softened. ¡°You¡¯re still so young, you should be listening to me. How could I think you¡¯re a spy?¡± Holding Da Bai, Qin Youxuan walked out of the courtyard. The flowers and nts in the yard were well-manicured. On thewn, the grass was sprouting vigorously. From afar, the sprouting green buds, flecked with dew, caught the light and refracted a changeable rainbow. As soon as Da Bai got out, he broke into a run on the grass. After making a round, he always circled back to Qin Youxuan, confirming she was alright before resuming his run. Qin Youxuan seated herself quietly on the grass, hand over her chest, a hunch brewing in her mind. But she did not have the courage to confirm it. Chapter 445: 445: Do You Want Me to Call a Doctor for You? Chapter 445: Chapter 445: Do You Want Me to Call a Doctor for You? There was a noise at the entrance, and Qin Youxuan abruptly turned her head. A shy sports car swiftly drove into Yujing Vi. It arrogantly halted on the driveway in front of her. The car door was swung open. ¡°Seeing your cousin here, do you need to look as if somebody has died? At least show a bit of wee!¡± Jiang Jinchen flicked the bangs from his forehead. His handsome face was brimming with vitality as he started striding towards Qin Youxuan. ¡°Dan Hanjie is not at Yujing Vi.¡± Qin Youxuan spared him a nce, her voice cold. ¡°I mean you; why do you look so terrible? Do you need me to call a doctor for you?¡± Jiang Jinchen was stunned for a moment when he heard Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t there, then asked.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°¡­¡± Did her face really look that bad?
Qin Youxuan reached up to touch her face and looked up at him, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°Your face doesn¡¯t seem fine to me. If it¡¯s not your body, it¡¯s your mind. Do you want to talk about it?¡± Jiang Jinchen reached out to put his arm around her shoulder but was swatted away by Qin Youxuan. She red at him, ¡°I warned you, don¡¯t touch me casually.¡± ¡°Why are you acting just like Ning Yanan¡¯s girlfriend, always repeating that we¡¯re cousins, the kind rted by blood.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve also told me that you only recognize Dan Hanjie. What¡¯s the matter now? Are you concerned about me, or are you worried that if something happens to me, it will affect him?¡± Mentioning his name, Qin Youxuan felt a heaviness in her chest. She reached up to rub the area over her heart. She turned her back to him. Had no desire to nce at Jiang Jinchen again. ¡°Stop messing around with Yaya. She¡¯s not like the other girls you know. She¡¯s very sensitive and insecure. The Jiang Family won¡¯t agree to you two being together. If you can¡¯t protect her, it¡¯s better to keep your distance.¡± ¡°What do you mean by that? Acting as if I¡¯m not good enough for that pugnacious woman. Don¡¯t forget, your difference with Jie is also not that small, but aren¡¯t you two together now?¡± Jiang Jinchen retorted unwillingly. His handsome face was defiant. ¡°Yes, so? Are you really sure you want to be with Yaya? Are you sure you understand her, her family, her past, or even why she was disgusted with you at the beginning?¡± Seeing the stunned Jiang Jinchen, Qin Youxuan chuckled coldly. ¡°You know nothing; just because she¡¯s different from other girls, just because she disdains you, you want to conquer her. How long can this kind of affectionst?¡± As Qin Youxuan spoke, her gaze fell, and the hand by her side clenched tight. It was as if she was looking at herself¡­ Dan Hanjie always seemed to say she was wild and untamed. Was it for this reason that he went to great lengths to conquer her? He was much smarter than Jiang Jinchen. His calctions, she couldn¡¯t detect a bit of them. ¡°Hey, why are you so serious all of a sudden? I didn¡¯t say I wanted to be with that militant woman. I mean, you also said, she detests me. No matter what I do, she won¡¯t take me seriously, so why do you care?¡± Jiang Jinchen shoved his hands in his pockets and smacked his lips.
¡°I was just checking on you because you didn¡¯t look well, but now I¡¯m getting scolded by you. Do you take my words so seriously? I¡¯ve only known you for a short time, but my rtionship with Jie is a matter of life and death. Anyone else would do the same right!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback, she turned to look at him. Did he mean that he genuinely cared for her now, not because of Dan Hanjie?
Could she believe that? She couldn¡¯t tell what was sincere anymore¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie really isn¡¯t here.¡± Chapter 446: 446: Cant Get Through This Block of My Own Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Can¡¯t Get Through This Block of My Own Qin Youxuan lifted her eyes, speaking in a faint voice. She could tell that Jiang Jinchen was eager to find her, though she didn¡¯t know why. ¡°I see. You take care, I¡¯m going to head out now.¡± Jiang Jinchen waved his hand, turning around and walking towards his sports car. He quickly drove off. Qin Youxuan remained seated on the grass, quietly watching Da Bai frolic and run around. This continued until Da Bai grew tired andy down at her feet, apanying her in basking in the sunlight. ¡°Screech¡ª¡ª¡± The sound of a brake emanated from outside the door. Qin Youxuan instinctively lifted her head. Spotting a familiar figureing into view, she momentarily froze. Before she could react, the flea-bitten Da Bai had already rushed toward Dan Hanjie, who just got out of the car. Happily running circles around his feet.
With distaste, Qin Youxuan turned her head away. You disgraceful Da Bai, you¡¯re a wolf, not a dog. Why are you behaving like a puppy? You¡¯ve lost all your noble bearings. ¡°Have you had anything to eat?¡± Dan Hanjie strode over, stepping directly onto thewn. The grass where he had stepped on waspletely ttened. The towering figure stood overlooking Qin Youxuan who was seated on the grass. Seeing her remain silent, he squatted down and reached out to touch her face. ¡°Are you not feeling well?¡± ¡°Jiang Jinchen was here to see you not long ago.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s voice was soft and her gaze calm. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered and he turned to look at Yao, who was standing far away. Having heard Qin Youxuan¡¯s words, Yao slightly nodded and turned to leave, assuming responsibility for the matter. ¡°Let¡¯s go get some food.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not hungry.¡± ¡°Are you trying to give me the cold shoulder again?¡± There was a shadow of gloom in Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan fell silent. She stood up from the grass, allowing him to lead her into the dining room. Throughout the meal, he kept serving her food, and she kept eating. A few times, Qin Youxuan felt nauseous but managed to suppress it by pinching her thigh.
She could only eat so much before putting down her utensils, iming to be full. Looking at her clearly unwellplexion, Dan Hanjie did not push her. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and then carried her back to the room.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Take a nap first. This afternoon, I will have the doctore to check on you.¡± Dan Hanjie stroked her smooth forehead, gently speaking with concern.
His hand was suddenly seized by hers. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± ¡°You look pale.¡± ¡°Yes, because of you. A doctor can¡¯t treat that.¡± Qin Youxuan spoke honestly, looking at the momentary shock on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face. A hint of reluctance shed through her heart. She reached out and embraced his waist. She buried her face in his chest. ¡°Dan Hanjie, give me some time. I¡¯m having a hard time getting past this.¡± After all, Dan Hanjie had done so much without hurting her. She was not ungrateful. But who could ept that the person they had trusted wholeheartedly, was manipting them all the while? Every step she took was under his control. It was terrifying. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie remained silent, the grip around her tightening. Heid her down, and settled himself beside her, allowing her to use his arm as a pillow to fall asleep. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was sleep talking.
Her small face was breaking out in a cold sweat and she clutched Dan Hanjie¡¯s shirt tightly. ¡°Is it really that hard to forgive?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s long fingers caressed her face, his eyes filled with unresolved gloom. He interpreted her sleep-talking as a deep resentment towards his betrayal. He had never regretted any of his actions, but now, for the first time, he felt powerless. Her self-punishment was even more painful for him than her cold treatment. ¡°Meow¡­¡± Chapter 447: 447: He Has No Reason to Hide Chapter 447: Chapter 447: He Has No Reason to Hide If this continues, she¡¯ll end up in trouble sooner orter¡­ Rxing his grip, Dan Hanjie set down the sleeping girl, delicately cing a kiss on her forehead before slowly retreating away. ¡­ ¡°Mr. Jie, this is the information Mr. Jinchen managed to find. We¡¯re starting to see some progress.¡± Yao respectfully informed as he stood before the desk. Dan Hanjie sat on a sofa chair, holding a cigarette between two fingers. The white smoke curled around his captivating face, outlining a sense of aloofness. The one image that kept appearing in front of him was Qin Youxuan¡¯s glum face. She was trying hard to suppress herself. ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡± Seeing his dyed reaction, Yao couldn¡¯t help but call out to him again. ¡°Do we know who took Wei¡¯er away?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold eyes shed open as he took a drag from his cigarette, harshly extinguishing it in an ashtray.
The exhaled smoke enveloped the study room. Giving his indifferent face a bloodthirsty and violent appearance. ¡°Not yet. However, ording to our investigation, an unidentified individual was spotted near Yujing Vi prior to Miss Bai¡¯s kidnapping. This is a photo captured by the surveince camera outside the vi.¡± Yao handed over the photos he was holding. In the photo was a tall man. His tall figure was shrouded by the night, with strands of hair on his forehead masking his eyebrows and eyes, making it difficult to see his face clearly. The studdedbat boots he wore were particrly conspicuous. Yao paused before continuing. ¡°I¡¯ve sent the photo to Mr. Jinchen. Taking advantage of the Jiang Family¡¯s connections, he is currently searching the entire city for this man. We managed to discover a trace of the man on one of the street camera¡¯s footage.¡± Yao pointed to another photo behind the previous one. The photo showed an erged image of the man¡¯s face. Due to the distance and the side profile shot, one could barely make out his features. However, for Dan Hanjie, this was an enormous shock. ¡°Bai Huo¡­¡± The hand sping the photo abruptly tightened, crumpling the edge of the photo into a mess. ¡°Yes. I too was startled when I initially saw this photo. Mr. Jie, it¡¯s likely that Bai Huo didn¡¯t die. If Miss Bai was indeed kidnapped by him, then her life shouldn¡¯t be in danger.¡± ¡°Impossible.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand clenched tighter, scrunching up all the photos into a ball. He tossed it into the trash can. ¡°Bai Huo is already dead.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
¡°Even if he was alive, he wouldn¡¯t have any reason to hide. Yao, are you asking me to believe that a dead man hase back to life, turned against me, and set up traps to oppose me behind the scenes?¡± Dan Hanjie turned around to sneer coldly at Yao. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± Yao quickly bowed his head. Bai Huo¡¯s ce in Dan Hanjie¡¯s heart had always been respected and unquestioned.
Despite Bai Wei¡¯s repeated provocations against his authority, Dan Hanjie never ordered her death and just had her taken away¡ª indicating how much he valued their bond.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Mr. Jie, if this is merely a coincidence, perhaps we could ask the young mistress. She saw the mysterious man on Extreme Love Ind.¡± Qin Youxuan might be able to identify if it was Bai Huo. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie was silent for a long while before he stood up from the chair, took his coat, and left the study room. The moment he arrived at the stairway, he bumped into Qin Youxuan who was heading downstairs. He stopped in his tracks. ¡°I thought you went out,¡± Qin Youxuan said first, blinking her cat-like eyes. In her arms was Da Bai. Upon seeing Dan Hanjie, Da Bai immediately wriggled out of her arms, jumped to the ground and ran away like a blur. A timid wolf. ¡°Come with me.¡± Dan Hanjie took her hand and pulled her into the study room. Chapter 448: 448: Dont Want Anything to Happen to Him Chapter 448: Chapter 448: Don¡¯t Want Anything to Happen to Him Before Qin Youxuan could react, she was gently forced down onto the sofa. Startled, she looked up, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie did not respond, but instead gestured towards Yao. Yao switched on theputer, pulled up a photo saved in the files, and positioned theputer in front of Qin Youxuan before respectfully retreating. ¡°Who is this person? It seems so familiar,¡± Qin Youxuan squinted at the image, curiously raising her head. ¡°I remember now. The man I saw on Extreme Love Ind, it seems to be him. Back then, it was too dark, and I couldn¡¯t see his face clearly. However, looking at this, it¡¯s at least 80% simr. You found that man, didn¡¯t you?¡± ¡°¡­¡± It had been several days since he had heard her speak so much at once. Dan Hanjie was a little surprised but soon shook his head. ¡°No, but he has appeared in Fico City.¡±
Dan Hanjie spoke indifferently, not saying much more, nor did he mention the kidnapping of Bai Wei. Pulling her back into his arms, an air of exhaustion around him, Dan Hanjie let out a deep breath, his chin resting on her shoulder. ¡°Kitten, do you believe in the saying ¡®life after death¡¯?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze. His study was very dim. The curtains were not drawn open, the room only dimly lit. In such an ambiance, when he asked her if people coulde back to life after death, Qin Youxuan felt the hairs on her skin stand on end. ¡°I don¡¯t believe in it.¡± After some thought, Qin Youxuan shook her head. ¡°If rebirth after death were a real thing, I wish my mother coulde back to life. There are so many questions I want to ask her directly.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie looked at her intently, then straightening her body, he gently touched her cheek. He was discovering an increasing desire to touch her. It felt so real. ¡°I also don¡¯t believe in it.¡± He softly spoke, pausing between each word. ¡°¡­Dan Hanjie, is this person really not Bai Huo?¡± Qin Youxuan knew he wouldn¡¯t ask her to identify a person in a photo for no reason. She had seen his old photos with Bai Huo. They were both youthful and vibrant in those pictures, much more innocent looking than now. Simply relying on two photos and a fleeting nce in the dark, she really couldn¡¯t be sure. ¡°He is not.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s intoxicating eyes turned cold, uttering the words ¡®not him¡¯ with a rigid determination.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t say anything more. Deep down, she too hoped it was not him. Although she had only met him once, the mysterious man from Extreme Love Ind had left an impression on her that was both positive and negative,pletely unlike the Bai Huo she had imagined.
If Bai Huo was truly alive and lurking about stealthily, it would indeed be a massive shock for Dan Hanjie. She didn¡¯t want anything untoward to happen to him. As Qin Youxuan lowered her head in contemtion, a warm breath suddenly brushed against her face. Momentarily lifting her head, she found Dan Hanjie blocking her lips with his. ¡°Mmm¡­¡± His kiss was a mix of uneasiness and urgency. Seeing the familiar depth in his eyes, Qin Youxuan found herself unable to push him away. She slid her hand around his sturdy waist¡­ After what felt like an eternity, Dan Hanjie finally released her. Picking her up from the sofa, he carried her back to their room. Exhausted, they fell into a slumber, arms wrapped around each other. ¡­ Qin Youxuan woke up with a start after just a short while. Turning her head to the side, she could see Dan Hanjie lying beside her, eyes closed. The dark circles under them were prominent.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Qin Youxuan reached out, mimicking his motion from earlier, her fair fingers gently tracing his eyes and eyebrows. Chapter 449: 449: I Have Something to Ask You Chapter 449: Chapter 449: I Have Something to Ask You Seeing his brows slightly furrowed, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but want to soothe him. As she was about to reach out, his devilishly charming eyes flickered open, gazing straight at her. Caught in the act. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand paused mid-air, forgetting to retract it, she looked guiltily at him, ¡°Did I wake you up?¡± ¡°No, stay with me for a while longer.¡± With a faint pursing of his lips, Dan Hanjie pulled her into his embrace, and closed his eyes again.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Knowing that he was truly exhausted, Qin Youxuan did not dare to fidget anymore. Only after confirming he was asleep, did she stealthily climb out of bed. She picked up the soothing fragrance from the butler, hurried back to the room, and lit it. Seeing Dan Hanjie deeply asleep, not startled by her departure, she breathed a long sigh of relief. Rising from the bed, she turned and left the room.
¡°Madam.¡± Yao was waiting in the living room. Upon seeing Qin Youxuan descending the stairs, he promptly greeted her respectfully. ¡°Sit down, I have something to ask you.¡± Qin Youxuan sat down on the couch, had the butler pour two cups of tea, and pushed one in front of Yao. Steam wafted from the uncovered teacup. Yao nced at it but didn¡¯t move, ¡°What would you like to know, madam?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be formal. The people we care about, don¡¯t give two hoots about status. Sit down and speak freely.¡± Qin Youxuan took a sip of her tea, then upon some thought, reced the lid, not touching it again. ¡°Yes, madam.¡± Yao responded respectfully and sat on the couch. ¡°What do you think are the odds that Bai Huo is still alive?¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t like to beat around the bush, so she asked directly. She didn¡¯t know Bai Huo, nor did she care about his life or death. However, she knew that his existence was a thorn in Dan Hanjie¡¯s side and right now, it was evident someone was using this thorn against Dan Hanjie. She couldn¡¯t pretend to be oblivious. ¡°If Mr. Jie knew that you cared for him like this, he would be thrilled.¡± Yao¡¯s gaze flickered with sincerity. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand, resting on herp, tightened convulsively, and she bit her lip. ¡°Madam, if someone could truly harm Mr. Jie, then that person has to be you because he pays close attention to your every move. A frown, a smile, they all affect his mood¡­¡± Yao silently pursed his lips. ¡°I¡¯ve been beside Mr. Jie for many years, and I have never seen him as lost as he is right now. He wants to be closer to you but he is afraid of your rejection. His absentmindedness these days surpasses the total number of times in all the years I was beside him. This situation is risky.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was taken aback. She lowered her gaze to the steaming cup of tea and stared into it. She knew what Yao was getting at.
Dan Hanjie had a unique status and was always under threat. Yet, he was frequently distracted because of her. If he were to be ambushed during these moments of absentmindedness, he could likely lose his life. ¡°I know what to do.¡± Qin Youxuan nodded gently. Seeing Yao heave a sigh of relief, she then lifted her gaze to look at him.
¡°As to the matter of Mr. Bai, I cannot be sure right now. The events of that year were too unpredictable. Nobody expected the presence of a sniper. In a sh, Mr. Bai selflessly took the bullet for Mr. Jie. The bullet hit his heart directly, he died before he could utter a word.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Such a sudden incident, if it wasn¡¯t predicted in advance, indeed meant Bai Huo had genuinely saved Dan Hanjie¡¯s life. No wonder Dan Hanjie kept it a secret from her to protect Bai Wei. The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed. She concealed her emotions, thought for a moment, and asked again. ¡°So, how was Bai Huo¡¯s body handled after his death?¡± Chapter 450: 450: Its My Turn to Protect You Chapter 450: Chapter 450: It¡¯s My Turn to Protect You ¡°Returned to the Bai family.¡± Yao recalled the incident from the past, ¡°Mr. Bai was Sir Bai¡¯s favorite son. Upon hearing the news of his death, Sir Bai personally came to Fico City and transported the body back to the Bai¡¯s residence for burial.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie agreed to this?¡± ¡°Yes, Mr. Jie was fully focused on searching for Miss Bai at the time, he had no objection to the Bai family taking back the body.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuanpsed into silence. That being said, everything seems clear now. Dan Hanjie witnessed Bai Huo¡¯s death with his own eyes, so he doesn¡¯t believe that Bai Huo is still alive. The man in that photograph¡­ ¡°Who else knows about Dan Hanjie¡¯s rtionship with the Bai family?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly shone as she blurted out.
¡°Miss, are you suspecting that someone is using Mr. Bai¡¯s death to target Mr. Jie?¡± ¡°Yes, if it¡¯s confirmed that Bai Huo is really dead, then the person appearing now can¡¯t possibly be the real Bai Huo. The news about the unfortunate death of the eldest son of the Bai family back then, even if they wanted to cover it up, they couldn¡¯t fool those who want to know. Among those who knew about this back then, might there be any enemies of Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan excitedly stood up from the sofa, ¡°And those who wanted Dan Hanjie dead at that time. I remember him saying that the murderer was never caught, could they be making aeback now!¡± If that¡¯s the case, given Dan Hanjie¡¯s current condition, it could be highly dangerous. Qin Youxuan turned pale, wishing she could smack herself hard. Why is she venting her spleen at Dan Hanjie at a time like this? ¡°I understand, I will immediately re-investigate the past incident.¡± Yao¡¯s face took on a serious expression as he stood up from the sofa and headed out.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Beep Beep¨C¡± Her phone rang. Qin Youxuan, immersed in her self-me, hesitated for several seconds before reaching out to pick it up. After clicking open the message and reading its contents, she was stunned for a few minutes, unable to respond. The phone slipped from her hand and fell to the ground. The screen flickered, but remained lit. On it was a long message from Ning Yanan. ¡°[Xuan, I¡¯ve thought about it and I think you should know. When you went missing on the ind, Mr. Jie thought you had run away and he had a gun pointed at me demanding your whereabouts. I was so scared I forgot to exin myself. In the end, Mr. Jie didn¡¯t kill me, worried that you would be in danger if you left alone, he even begged me in front of Jiang Jinchen¡­]¡± She couldn¡¯t read any further. Her eyes were fixed on the phone screen. Ning Yanan said that Dan Hanjie begged her. For her, the proud Dan Hanjie begged Ning Yanan¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart felt as if it was being forcefully squeezed, making it hard for her to breathe.
She reached out for her phone, but stumbled and fell to the ground. Tears blurred her eyes and kept falling down. She sat there for over ten minutes before getting up and running upstairs. She slowed down as she pushed open the bedroom door. She had added something to the Soothing Fragrance, and he was still asleep.
Qin Youxuan walked to the bed and sat down gently. Seeing his clearly exhausted face, tears uncontrobly filled her cheeks. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡± She had promised him to put the past behind, but she didn¡¯t. She thought that by giving him the silent treatment she was only punishing herself, but she didn¡¯t realize that her every action affected his judgment. She made him worry about internal turmoil while facing external enemies. Qin Youxuan grabbed his hand and gently ced it on her stomach. Chapter 451: 451: I Will Definitely Not Say It Out Chapter 451: Chapter 451: I Will Definitely Not Say It Out ¡°Dan Hanjie, I think I¡¯m pregnant¡­¡± ¡°You said it, and I¡¯m the father. Whether it¡¯s a boy or girl, I will adore them. Once you¡¯re done dealing with your matters, apany me to the hospital for a checkup, alright?¡± Her voice was very soft, each word spoken as if afraid to startle him. Dan Hanjie did not respond, his tightly closed eyes remained shut, but the corners of his mouth faintly lifted. Qin Youxuan did not know what he was dreaming about, but she knew it must be a good dream. ¡°Let me be with you, sleep peacefully.¡± Qin Youxuan leaned over to kiss his forehead, her cheeks pink with embarrassment. She extinguished the Soothing Fragrance andy down next to the bed. ¡­ ¡°Madam, everything is ready. This is the menu for tonight¡¯s dinner, is there anything else you need?¡± The butler presented the menu to Qin Youxuan for her to review. ¡°Nothing for now, but Dan Hanjie likes drinking Lafite from ¡¯86. Prepare that in advance.¡± Qin Youxuan handed back the menu to the butler, walked over to the dining room, pointing at a vase.
¡°Rece the flowers in there with fox tail lilies. The fragrance is refreshing, and it also has calming properties. Consider having some in the living room too. Have all of them reced.¡± ¡°Yes, madam.¡± Upon hearing her instructions, the servants started bustling around. There had been a heavy silence in the Yujing Vi for several days, everyone was dying for relief. If their master was unhappy, they wouldn¡¯t dare go about their business freely. Now everything was back to normal, everyone was much more rxed. Seeing that everyone had tasks to do, Qin Youxuan also kept herself busy. She sneaked into the kitchen to check on the soup she was simmering. ¡°Madam, it¡¯s quite smoky in the kitchen. If you want soup, you can ask the chef to make it to avoid getting burnt. If something happens, Mr. Jie may me us,¡± warned the butler who was walking by the kitchen and was surprised to see Qin Youxuan. ¡°Shush¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan quickly stepped forward and covered his mouth with her hand. ¡°Lower your voice, don¡¯t let anyone hear.¡± She was just making soup for Dan Hanjie, she didn¡¯t want everyone to find out before it was ready. If she fails to make a decent soup, it would be embarrassing.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°¡­¡± The butler was stunned, seeing Qin Youxuan looking serious, he quickly made a gesture to indicate silence. Only then did Qin Youxuan breathe a sigh of relief and retreated. She returned to the simmering pot, lifting the lid to check on the soup. ¡°So, madam, you are making the nourishing soup for Mr. Jie personally,¡± said the butler, finally getting the idea. No wonder there wasn¡¯t a single soup dish on the menu provided by madam. He had enquired again and again for confirmation, wondering if anything was missed. So, madam was intending to cook herself.
¡°¡­I don¡¯t know how,¡± replied Qin Youxuan, her cheeks reddening at the butler¡¯s questioning. She hummed. She had followed the soup recipe to cook for quite a while. Yet, she wasn¡¯t sure how the soup would taste. ¡°If Mr. Jie knows it¡¯s handmade by you, he will definitely drink it all.¡± ¡°I just don¡¯t want him to know¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan turned around and fixed her gaze on the butler. Seeing her stare made the butler break into a nervous sweat, he quickly promised, ¡°I won¡¯t tell anyone.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± she said, turning back to add more ingredients to the pot. Dan Hanjie, you must ept this apology stew in its entirety, even if it tastes bad, or else I¡¯ll be heartbroken. After all, this was her first time cooking. Once Qin Youxuan was through with the preparations, she was about to go upstairs to call others when a tall figure appeared at the staircase. Dan Hanjie appeared indifferent, looking much better after a nap. His ck shirt added a touch of coldness to his charming face, enhancing his aura of authority without showing any anger. Chapter 452: 452: She Has Changed Chapter 452: Chapter 452: She Has Changed His appearance immediately lowered the pressure in the vi. ¡°Are you hungry? We can start dinner.¡± Qin Youxuan stepped forward, reaching out to hold his hand. A shock ran through Dan Hanjie¡¯s body at her approach. Seeing the smile on her face, he furrowed his brow. His deep dark eyes were like deep pool, as if trying to see right through her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, is there something dirty on my face?¡± Felt ufortable under his gaze, Qin Youxuan reached up to touch her face. She had definitely washed her face when she came out of the kitchen earlier; how could there be anything dirty? She bit her lip in annoyance. As she was about to turn around, Dan Hanjie grabbed her wrist, pulling her forcefully back into his arms. His hands cupped her face.
¡°Not dirty, very beautiful.¡± His thin lips parted slowly, his words deliberate.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om He said it with an unusual seriousness. As long as she was smiling, she was always beautiful. ¡°Cat¡­¡± He uttered from his deep velvet voice, extremely bewitching. However, uncertainty lingered heavily. He rarely slept so soundly. When he woke up, she had changed, making him uneasy. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Qin Youxuan wrapped her arms around his waist and could clearly feel Dan Hanjie¡¯s body stiffening. A wave of guilt surged up from the bottom of her heart. These past few days, she thought she was the one being punished, but in reality, he must not have been feeling much better. ¡°You¡¯re exhausted, so I added something to the incense for you to sleep deeply.¡± Before he could ask, Qin Youxuan made the confession proactively. Dan Hanjie with his sharp senses, he would definitely notice something was off. She didn¡¯t want him to worry unnecessary. ¡°Hmm.¡± Hearing her words, Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered and he nodded slightly. ¡°The kitchen prepared your favorite food, are you hungry? We will eat first and then go for a walk with Da Bai.¡± As she spoke, she held his hand and continued to walk downstairs.
In the dining room, the butler had everything prepared. Including the soup Qin Youxuan had personally simmered. ¡°¡­¡± Dragged along, Dan Hanjie¡¯s dark eyes shed with curiosity. He looked at the woman leading the way, and the hand she was holding.
She was different today¡­ ¡°You may not have much of an appetite after waking up. I¡¯ll pour some soup for you first.¡± Before Qin Youxuan could pick up thedle, her hand was held down by Dan Hanjie. He nced at the servant standing by with cold eyes. What was the point of keeping these people here if they were going to let his woman do all the work? ¡°Young Mistress, let me do it.¡± It took a moment for the butler to react, hurrying forward to take the spoon and bowl from Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands. Only then did the stern look on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face softened. He let go, pulling her to sit next to him. Just as they sat down, Qin Youxuan moved on her seat, sitting across from him. She preferred sitting face to face so she could clearly see his expressions. Upon receiving the soup served by the butler, Qin Youxuan carefully ced the bowl in front of Dan Hanjie, full of anticipation. ¡°Please have a taste, see if it suits your pte.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie nced at the soup that looked rather mediocre, then looked at Qin Youxuan whose mood seemed to be good. His appetite improved consequently. He picked up the soup spoon and took a sip.
His eyebrows furrowed slightly. ¡°Does it not taste good?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s expression tensed, more nervous than a serious exam. Her hands were all twisted together and she even held her breath. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t speak. He put down the spoon and lifted his head to look at her. Her reactions today were very unusual. Chapter 453: 453: Anything Unusual, Must Be Suspicious Chapter 453: Chapter 453: Anything Unusual, Must Be Suspicious ¡°Ahem, ahem¡­¡± The butler couldn¡¯t help but subtly cough twice, winking emphatically at them. ¡°Not bad, why don¡¯t you give it a try?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he scooped up a spoonful of soup and passed it to Qin Youxuan. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked down and instinctively opened her mouth to be fed. Once finished, she even smack her lips. Hearing his praise, she suddenly thought the soup she made was quite tasty. ¡°If you like it, drink more. I used fresh ingredients in this soup, and even added some calming herbs. It¡¯s good for your health.¡± ¡°Hmm.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered as he looked at her, an unusual glint in his gaze.
After gulping down three bowls, even Qin Youxuan thought he was about to get full from the soup. She reached out to stop him, quickly pressing his arm, ¡°That¡¯s enough, you¡¯ve almost finished the whole pot of soup. How are we going to eat dinner?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want me to drink more?¡± Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes lifted slightly as he paused his hand. ¡°¡­I did, but you really can¡¯t drink anymore. You have to save some room for dinner. If you really like it, I can make it again.¡± The words slipped out of Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth and she froze. ¡°I do like it, but I won¡¯t let you into the kitchen again. My woman doesn¡¯t have to do such rough work.¡± Dan Hanjie pulled her closer to him. He seized her hand to inspect it carefully. He noticed several marks that looked like burn scars and his expression darkened in an instant. His grip on her hand tightened. Qin Youxuan quickly wriggled her hand out of his hold and hid it behind her back. Her face fell, ¡°You knew from the start that I made it, didn¡¯t you? No wonder you were going along with it. I thought the soup I made was actually good.¡± ¡°It really was quite good.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to console me. If it really was good, how did you know I was the one who made it? I¡¯ve never made soup for you before.¡± Qin Youxuan said, pointing at her fingers, suddenly feeling quite disappointed. She had thought he actually liked the soup she made. ¡°It really was quite good.¡± Dan Hanjie repeated, ¡°I didn¡¯t figure it out, he told me.¡± Dan Hanjie pointed at the butler standing behind Qin Youxuan. ¡°The butler didn¡¯t say anything.¡± ¡°Facial expressions can reveal a lot.¡± Dan Hanjie lightly smiled. The hints from the butler weren¡¯t many, but he would always pay close attention to her, and she was quite different today. Anything abnormal is usually a sign of trouble. However, he didn¡¯t expect that she would trouble herself to make soup for him¡­ ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan froze, she turned around to see the butler¡¯s somewhat embarrassed face. She stared silently towards the sky. What happened to keeping secrets, Mr. Butler? ¡°The dishes aren¡¯t all served yet, I¡¯ll go check.¡± The butler made a hasty retreat.
¡°Don¡¯t go back into the kitchen.¡± Dan Hanjie held her hand, tenderly stroking the red marks, his brows knitted tightly together. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m inexperienced, it was inevitable that I might get burned a bit. But I was really good¡ª at least I didn¡¯t cut my hand¡­¡± As Qin Youxuan was speaking, she noticed his expression getting darker. She hesitated and then shifted the subject. ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t make such a serious face. I was just cooking soup, not fighting on a battlefield. You look terrifying.¡± Qin Youxuan reached out and tugged at the corner of his lips, ¡°Smile for me. If the smile isn¡¯t handsome, I¡¯ll send you back, all packed up!¡± The servants surrounding them struggled to stifle theirughter and turned their heads. Only theirdy would dare to say she¡¯d pack Mr. Jie up and give him away.N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°You dare!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s handsome face darkened as he held her tightly to his chest. Chapter 454: 454: The Man Who is Never Satisfied Chapter 454: Chapter 454: The Man Who is Never Satisfied Just as Qin Youxuan thought he would certainly hit her, Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice suddenly lowered, as if murmuring to himself. ¡°Qin Youxuan, don¡¯t be so good to me, I might think I¡¯m hallucinating.¡± All he wanted was for her to stay by his side. ¡°¡­ Is this regarded as being good? What if I want to be even better to you?¡± Qin Youxuan wriggled out of his embrace, her face flushed and carrying a hint of cheekiness. ¡°Let¡¯s eat first, the dishes will get cold soon. I asked the kitchen to prepare all these just for you, credit where credit¡¯s due.¡± Qin Youxuan picked up her chopsticks and began serving him dishes. ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie, seeing the bright smile on her face, unconsciously let his lips draw into a grin. He opened his mouth, signaling her to feed him. Such a cheeky man.
Qin Youxuan thought resentfully, but still dutifully picked up a piece of food and put it in his mouth. The meal took more than a little longer than usual. By the time Dan Hanjie had finished eating, Qin Youxuan was so tired that she couldn¡¯t even lift her arms. She leaned against his chest, waiting for him to take her and Da Bai for a walk. ¡°Mr. Jie.¡± Yao suddenly walked in from outside and whispered a few words into Dan Hanjie¡¯s ear. Dan Hanjie¡¯s face instantly darkened, storm clouds gathering, with an unsettling calm before a storm. ¡°You go ahead with your business, Da Bai and I will wait for you at home.¡± Qin Youxuan wriggled out of his arms and moved to another chair. Hearing her voice, Da Bai ran in from the living room and started circling around her chair. ¡°Wait for me.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered as he leaned in and pecked her lips. His fingers lingered on her cheek, kneading it tenderly. After a few seconds of hesitation, he pulled back his hand and turned to leave. ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly cried out anxiously, standing up from her chair to wrap her arms around his sturdy waist from behind. ¡°Take care of yourself¡­ I¡¯ll wait for you toe back¡­¡± I have something very important to tell you. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes shimmered, and she gripped his arm tightly. She felt an inexplicable unease as she watched him go, whether it was because of Yao¡¯s words or something else, she wasn¡¯t sure.
¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Sensing her unease, Dan Hanjie turned around and pulled her into his arms.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°I¡¯ve just found a clue, I¡¯ll check it out and be back soon.¡± Dan Hanjie cradled her face, and seeing her furrowed brows, he picked her up and headed upstairs. He carried Qin Youxuan all the way to the bedroom and put her down on the bed.
¡°Take a good rest, I¡¯ll be back by the time you wake up, okay?¡± A mischievous smile formed on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face as he lowered his head to kiss her lips. They tangled and kissed until Qin Youxuan was breathless, only then did he reluctantly let go of her. ¡°Really want to have you before I go.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to sleep¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s cheeks flushed, she quickly pulled the quilt over, hiding herselfpletely. Only after hearing the footsteps leaving the bedside, did she peek out from under the quilt. She carefully looked around, making sure the room was empty, then she quickly sat up. She ran to the window. Just as Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure stepped into the car. He turned back, looking towards the direction of the bedroom. Qin Youxuan quickly hid behind the balcony nts, concealing herself perfectly. Not until his car drove out of Yujing Vi did she slowly peek out.
Chapter 455: 455: You Really Have a Strong Taste Chapter 455: Chapter 455: You Really Have a Strong Taste He had barely left, and she already started to miss him¡­ really though? Qin Youxuan plops down on the balcony¡¯s tatami mat, resting her hands behind her head as she gazes at the blossoming morning glory vines. She blinks suddenly, ovee with sleepiness. She turns her face slightly and,ying on the tatami mat, falls asleep. ¡­ Single, Hanjie had gone and disappeared. Every day, Qin Youxuan did nothing but sit and wait for him in the courtyard, or wander around it with Da Bai before resuming her waiting. He didn¡¯t return for a whole week. Qin Youxuan was turning into the equivalent of the Waiting Husband Stone. ¡°Buzzzz¡ª¡± She¡¯s startled by her buzzing phone.
Spotting his name sh on the screen, she quickly grabs the phone and answers, ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Her voice breaks, and she chokes up as soon as she begins to speak.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Miss me?¡± There¡¯s azy drawl in Dan Hanjie¡¯s maic voice on the other end of the line, tainted with an undertone of exhaustion. ¡°Not at all. I was just wondering what gift you¡¯re nning to get me this time as an apology for breaking your word again.¡± She lied. She missed him, missed him a lot¡­ ¡°What do you want?¡± Dan Hanjie responds softly, his voice lightening, appearing to be in a good mood. ¡°¡­¡± You. Qin Youxuan silently cries in her heart. But what escapes her lips is, ¡°Can I give you a sound thrashing for once?¡± ¡°Are you implying that I should buy a whip? Qin Youxuan, you have some strong tastes, enjoy a bit of sadomasochism, S-M?¡± Bleh, bleh, bleh! Whoever said she enjoyed that! What she wanted was to really bash him up, not the naughty kind. What a pervert! ¡°When are youing back?¡± After a little chatter, Qin Youxuan can¡¯t hold back her line of questioning. She isn¡¯t a clingy woman. This is the first time she is so eager to see someone, to ensure he¡¯s safe.
¡°I heard from the butler, you¡¯ve been waking up in the middle of the night. What¡¯s up?¡± Instead of answering her question, he asks her, his voice heavy. ¡°Nothing really, just a bit of nightmare. I wake up, head downstairs, and drink some water. The butler has been snitching on me.¡± Qin Youxuan puckers her lips, grumbling. Ever since she left Extreme Love Ind, her sleep quality has deteriorated. She often has nightmares, waking up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. And the same nightmare keeps repeating.
Initially, Qin Youxuan thought she just had insomnia due to Dan Hanjie¡¯s deceit causing her difort. But now that she had let it go, there was no sign of the insomnia or nightmares easing up. With Dan Hanjie gone these few days, she gets even more restless, often jolting awake several times a night. When she can¡¯t sleep, she¡¯d head downstairs for a drink. Clearly, the butler spotted her one of those times and ratted her out. She hadn¡¯t wanted him to know about such trivial matters. Yao¡¯s warning had been an rm for her. Dan Hanjie cares for her a hundred times more than she does for him. Right now, he¡¯s somewhere out there, in the face of grave danger. She can¡¯t distract him anymore¡­ ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as a small issue concerning you.¡± Dan Hanjie sounds worried, ¡°I¡¯ll have the butler arrange a doctor for you.¡± ¡°Dan Hanjie, don¡¯t worry, I just can¡¯t sleep. I am not sick.¡± ¡°Insomnia is a sickness.¡± ¡°What about lovesickness then?¡± Qin Youxuan cooly adds, waiting for his response. After a long silence, there¡¯s no sound on the other end of the line.
¡°Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan pulls the phone away to check whether the call had been disconnected. Seeing that it hadn¡¯t, she brings it back to her ear and calls him again. ¡°Say it again.¡± After a moment, she finally hears his leisurely response. Turns out, he wasn¡¯t listening to her at all just now? Chapter 456: Maybe Someone Sent It Wrong Chapter 456: Chapter 456: Maybe Someone Sent It Wrong ¡°Wasting expressions. Qin Youxuan huffed irritably, ¡°I¡¯m done talking, I don¡¯t want to speak to you anymore, goodbye!¡± Having hung up, Qin Youxuan promptlyid herself back on the bench, sulking. She had mustered up the courage to confess her love for the first time in her life, and he hadn¡¯t even heard it. It simply drove her mad. ¡­ On the other end of the call. An imposing figure leaned against the railing on the wind-swept deck of a speedboat, maintaining his position for a long time, immobile. His enchanting handsome face bore an indescribable oddity. A surprise, astonishment, and a touch of stupor¡­ Such a lost expression appeared for the first time on Dan Hanjie¡¯s wless face. She had just asked him if longing could be considered an illness. Longing¡­ He truly wondered if he had misheard. When he asked again, she hung up. Dan Hanjie looked at the darkened mobile screen and redialed her number. ¡­ ¡°Beep beep¡ª¡± As the phone rang, Qin Youxuan immediately sat up on the bench. Seeing it was a text message, she froze. ¡°What the hell, he didn¡¯t even call to apologize. He just sent a text.¡± Her slender fingers hovered over the screen, indecisive if she should open the message. If he was acting aloof, wouldn¡¯t her being too eager appear unreserved? But if she didn¡¯t look¡­ Forget it, she had confessed. There¡¯s no need for modesty! Qin Youxuan chuckled and unlocked her phone, clicking on the text message. The message made Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrow. She swiftly got up from the bench, nervously looking around. The text consisted of a single simple sentence, ¡®Your silhouette is beautiful, your father would be proud.¡¯ The sender was an unknown number. She didn¡¯t recognize it. Qin Youxuan examined her surroundings carefully. She was the only one in the expansive yard. Even Da Bai had scampered off to who knows where. Grasnd, flower beds, ornamental trees¡­ The beautifulndscape made the entire Yujing Vi look elegant. The seemingly unchanged vi was now tightly guarded, with patrols every few hundred meters. In the brief minutes that Qin Youxuan was lost in her thoughts, two groups of guards had passed. With such high-frequency patrols, it¡¯s impossible for someone to sneak in unnoticed while still having a clear view of her. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om It must just be spam, or maybe someone sent the message to the wrong number. Qin Youxuan pursed her lips, deleting the message. Having waited for a while and still not hearing from Dan Hanjie, she was so annoyed she almost threw her phone. Disgruntled, she grabbed her phone and stormed back to her room. Two days passed, and Qin Youxuan still hadn¡¯t received a call from Dan Hanjie. Holding her phone, she¡¯d been tempted to call him several times but held herself back each time. She was not afraid of himughing at her, but she was afraid of disturbing him. He¡¯d been gone for so long, and he only called when he had the time. Qin Youxuan had never once initiated a call. She was afraid that if the timing wasn¡¯t right, it could put him in danger. But Dan Hanjie has never gone a whole day without a single call ¡­ His continued silence has made Qin Youxuan restless, she even lost her appetite. ¡°Oow¨C¡± Qin Youxuan irritably kicked at the leg of the chair, identally striking Da Bai curled at her feet. Da Bai yelped and scampered away. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry, did I hurt you?¡± Pitying Da Bai, Qin Youxuan picked him up, careful to pet him down. Chapter 457 - 457 Will There be a Third Time? Chapter 457: Chapter 457 Will There be a Third Time? Seeing that it was alright, Qin Youxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Miss, are you okay?¡± Hearing her voice, the butler rushed out from the kitchen urgently. ¡°I¡¯m fine, I just identally kicked Da Bai, I must have hurt it.¡± Qin Youxuan exined as she picked up Da Bai from in front of the dining table and turned to go upstairs. Feeling her low spirits, Da Bai obediently nestled in her arms, asionally poking out his tongue to lick the back of her hand. Only when she was certain that Da Bai was alright did Qin Youxuan feel assured enough to put him down. She picked up aw book by her side, trying to pass the long waiting time by drowning herself in the sea of books. No news is good news. At least, she knows he¡¯s safe. ¡°Beep-Beep¡ª¡ª¡± After what felt like forever on the same page, just as Qin Youxuan was steadying her heart to take notes, her phone rang. She nervously reached for her phone and quickly swiped to read the message. ¡°Don¡¯t you wonder about your own past, and who your real father is?¡± It was still an unknown number. Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers froze. She stared at that message on her phone screen for a very long time, without any reaction, forgetting to even delete it. What the hell was going on. Once is a coincidence, but what about twice? What about a third time? Without Dan Hanjie around, Qin Youxuan felt her nerves start to fray. After staring at the message for a long time, she stood up from the table, took her phone, and went downstairs to find the butler. ¡°What can I do for you, Miss?¡± ¡°I¡¯d like you to help me trace a number. I can¡¯t be sure if there¡¯s a problem, but I¡¯m feeling a bit uneasy. I want to know the details of the person holding this number. Please, don¡¯t tell Dan Hanjie right now because I¡¯m afraid this might distract him.¡± Qin Youxuan jotted down the unknown number on a piece of paper and handed it to the butler. Dan Hanjie had instructed her that if she needed help while he wasn¡¯t around, she could always rely on the butler. All the personnel at Yujing Vi were meticulously selected, the butler, given his position as the chief in-charge of the vi, was especially loyal. ¡°I understand, I¡¯ll have someone look into this.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Seeing the butler¡¯s agreement, Qin Youxuan rxed and returned to her room to read. When she got tired of reading but didn¡¯t feel like sleeping, she simply grabbed the thick book and sat on the tatami on the balcony. The warm midday wind blew against her face, and soon, Qin Youxuan began to feel drowsy. Lately, she was sleeping a lot more than usual, especially when she was alone in her room, she would start to feel drowsy after a short while, even if she had just woken up. The morning glory in the flower pot was flourishing, with tender green tendrils stretching out of the pot reaching for the wall of the balcony. A slight breeze stirred the blooming flowers, filling the air with a faint floral fragrance¡­ Very faint. ¡°Mom¡­¡± Not long after she fell asleep, Qin Youxuan¡¯splexion turned pale, her hands were tightly clutching the tatami beneath her, and she kept mumbling in her sleep. Her body was tossing and turning and after a while, tears started to roll down her face as if she was suffering a great pain in her dream. Her eyelids quivered, as if trying to wake up, but her eyes remained shut. Her lip color became paler¡­ ¡°No¡ª¡ª¡± Suddenly, Qin Youxuan sat up from the tatami, her piercing scream shattering the peaceful surroundings. Before she could even catch her breath from the intense pain, her phone began to ring. It was a message. Qin Youxuan held her chest with both hands, breathing heavily, she took a long time to reach for her phone. Cold sweat soaked her forehead, trickling down her cheeks continuously. Chapter 458: 458: Who Is Playing Mysterious Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Who Is ying Mysterious
¡°Ding Ding¡ª¡ª¡± Before Qin Youxuan could grab the phone, the screen lit up again with a second text message. This time, she heard it. As she swiped her phone, her eyes tightened. [The person you think is dead is actually alive. Don¡¯t you want to know the truth? I can help you.] [The man Jiang Yu would protect even in death, don¡¯t you want to know him?] ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s fingers faltered. Her chest felt even more constrained, making it difficult to breathe. She was already sure that these weren¡¯t spam messages or misdirected from someone else. They were targeted at her from the beginning. Who was it? Who was ying these tricky games?! Qin Youxuan grabbed her phone and dashed to the edge of the balcony to look around.
The timing was so on-point that the person must be close by, spying on her¡­. What was happening¡­. The clothes on her body were soaked with sweat. When the wind blew, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but shiver. Remembering the possibility of being pregnant, Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds before turning back to change clothes. When she came downstairs, the housekeeper was directing other staff in the vi to rece the flowers in the living room. Looking at the bright fox tail lilies, her mood involuntary rxed quite a bit. The fresh and elegant scent was veryforting. Seeing these flowers, Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but think of the man who hadn¡¯t returned home in a long time. She had deliberately ordered the housekeeper to change to these flowers in the hope it would help soothe him when he smelled them. But he left the very next day. He was indeed disregarding her. ¡°Madam, dinner is ready, would you like to have it now?¡± The housekeeper turned around and saw Qin Youxuan at the staircase. He respectfully asked. ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Youxuan nodded lightly. Her gaze was constantly observing the movement of the staff in the vi. The person could see her silhouette, may even have noticed her every move. Could it be that he was hidden in the Yujing Vi? Although the staff of the vi were vetted meticulously, there still might have been oversights. During dinner, Qin Youxuan ate a lot. She unconsciously stuffed food into her mouth without even knowing what she was eating. All her focus was on finding the ¡°spy¡±. ¡°Madam, do you need another dish of red braised pork?¡± Seeing her good appetite, the housekeeper asked again. ¡°¡­ No, no need.¡± Qin Youxuan only then noticed that she had nearly finished the entire te of pork in front of her. On hearing the housekeeper¡¯s words, she quickly put down her chopsticks.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om The greasiness in her mouth was sickening; she couldn¡¯t swallow or spit it out. It was nauseating. She picked up the water next to her and gulped down a big sip to revive herself. She instructed the staff to remove the red braised pork from her sight. She made up her mind not to eat red braised pork for the whole month! ¡°Housekeeper, the matter I asked you to look into, any leads?¡± After looking around and seeing no one, Qin Youxuan lowered her voice and asked. ¡°Yes, I have looked into it. The number is of a burner phone, there were no identity records. While trying to track it, I found out that the number had been abandoned and there¡¯s no current way to figure out who the previous owner was.¡± The housekeeper was taken aback for a moment before respectfully replying. ¡°Madam, do we need to inform Mr. Jie about this?¡± ¡°He hasn¡¯t called me for two days, I guess he must be very busy on his end. Let¡¯s wait, we will tell him when hees back.¡± After thinking for a while, Qin Youxuan decided to wait. Right now, the most important thing was for Dan Hanjie to be safe, she couldn¡¯t afford to distract him. ¡°Help me investigate another number.¡± Qin Youxuan wrote down the number from which she had received the messages and gave it to the housekeeper. Chapter 459: 459: The Man in the Picture Chapter 459: Chapter 459: The Man in the Picture
¡°Try to find out if you can get any useful information about this phone number.¡± If she could find out who sent her the text messages, she might be able to figure out their purpose. ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°By the way, there¡¯s one more thing I need your help with, but this has to be done in secret. No upheaval allowed.¡± Qin Youxuan leaned closer to the butler, lowered her voice and spoke her mind. ¡°I understand, Miss. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll get on it immediately.¡± The butler slightly nodded his head, seeing Qin Youxuan had no othermands, he swiftly turned and exited. ¡°¡­¡± As soon as the butler left, Qin Youxuan looked wilted. At this point, even Da Bai was sent for training. Looking at the vast mansion, she felt hollow. ¡­ Day by day passed, Qin Youxuan only received daily texts from different numbers, without any signs of Dan Hanjie returning. In the blink of an eye, she hadn¡¯t seen him for almost half a month.
If this continued, she really wasn¡¯t sure if she could hold herself together. As soon as it got dark, Qin Youxuan sat in front of the table, watching the day¡¯s surveince recording. Every move of every servant in the mansion was under surveince. Qin Youxuan rested her chin on one hand, staring at the surveince screen for a long time without noticing anything unusual. Since suspecting that there might be a mole in the mansion, Qin Youxuan had the butler quietly bring the previous day¡¯s surveince tape to her room every day for her to review. But after watching for several days, everyone seemed perfectly normal. Except for downtime where they might huddle in small groups for chatter, the rest of the time they were busy with their duties, and even their phones had been confiscated. No one had touched a mobile phone, so how could anyone have the opportunity to text her? Yet, the mysterious texts she had been receiving in the past couple of days didn¡¯t stop. Moreover, the number had increased from one or two a day to more than a dozen. The message contents basically revolved around her lineage, several times Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t help but call back, only to hear the message that the number was no longer in service. It was as if she was experiencing a supernatural phenomenon. ¡°Beep beep¡ª¡± Just as she was watching the surveince footage, her phone rang again.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Qin Youxuan grabbed at it. She didn¡¯t need to think twice to guess the content of the text message, but the moment she opened it, she was stunned. It was a picture message. On it was a very clear photograph¡­ After hesitating for a few seconds, Qin Youxuan quickly dialed back. ¡°We¡¯re sorry, but the number you dialed is no longer in service, please check and try again¡­¡± Another disconnected number. Qin Youxuan exited the dialing screen and reopened the picture message. In the photograph, there were two people. A young woman nestled in a man¡¯s arms, the man¡¯s hand was holding the woman¡¯s waist from behind¡­ Only their back view was visible, but just from their posture, one could tell that they were intimate. Most importantly, Qin Youxuan could immediately recognize that the woman in the photo was her mother. However, she didn¡¯t recognize the man in the photo. One thing was for certain, he wasn¡¯t her father, Qin Mo, whom she had called ¡®dad¡¯ for twenty years. Qin Mo and Jiang Yu had been living together for over a decade, but except for a few photographs taken during their wedding, there were hardly any intimate photos of both. Moreover, in the photograph the man¡¯s face is not visible, but Jiang Yu¡¯s side profile is. Qin Youxuan could feel how happy her mother was smiling in the photo¡­ ¡°Beep beep¡ª¡± When Qin Youxuan was still stupefied, another text message came in. Chapter 460: 460 Are You Lacking Love Recently? Chapter 460: Chapter 460 Are You Lacking Love Recently?
¡°[I have a front-facing photo here. Do you want to see it?]¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan reacted quickly this time. Her fingers moved as she typed,[Who are you?] The text message was sessfully sent, but it sank into the void, receiving no reply at all. She waited for nearly half an hour, but her phone remained silent. She pressed her hand to her forehead, slumping back into the chair. After a while, she got up from the chair, picked up her clothes, and headed into the bathroom. Just as she came out after her shower, she heard her phone ringing. Her nerves tensed, and she subconsciously looked around. Damn it, she wasn¡¯t under surveince even when she was taking a shower, was she? She swore she would gouge out the eyes of whoever that was¡­ ¡°Xuan, what¡¯s going on? You¡¯re answering the phone sote, I thought you were asleep¡­¡± As soon as she picked up the phone, Ning Yanan¡¯s voice came roaring through it.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s tightened heart rxed instantly. ¡°You almost scared me to death. I thought I had really encountered a supernatural event.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? Have you been watching horror movies recently? Or are youcking love now that Mr. Jie is not around? You¡¯ve be such a scaredy-cat.¡± Ning Yanan teased. ¡°Go ahead and make fun of me. Wait till you get a boyfriend, you¡¯ll have iting.¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t let her hair stay wet for too long. Holding the phone in one hand, she gently patted the water on her long hair with a towel in the other. ¡°Oh? Are you scoffing at me because I can¡¯t get a boyfriend? You¡¯re showing off your love right in front of me, just you wait, see how I¡¯ll deal with you!¡± Ning Yanan growled menacingly, then changed her tune and the two women started chatting about day-to-day life.N?v(el)B\\jnn As they chatted, Qin Youxuan gradually rxed. From Ning Yanan, Qin Youxuan also learned that Jiang Jinchen seemed indeed interested in Ning Yanan and had done many inexplicable things for her. Like driving to Ning Yanan¡¯s newspaper office every day to pick her up and drop her off. Or calling her three times a day to remind her to eat on time after Ning Yanan refused his offers of a ride. If Ning Yanan didn¡¯t pick up his call, a boxed meal would be delivered to the newspaper office on time, and not just any meal, but a super luxurious set meal. Plus an eye-catching bunch of flowers, either red roses or blue roses, he always created a big fuss, making sure everyone knew about it. Ning Yanan, angered by his behavior, grabbed a bouquet and stormed over to confront him. She almost tore him apart, but that man simply shrugged and said, ¡°If you dare to ignore my calls again, I¡¯ll call your newspaper office and announce that you¡¯re my girlfriend. Guess, whether you¡¯ll be your own headline the following day?¡± Guess, your sister! Your whole familye and guess! Ning Yanan was so angry that smoke wasing out of her seven orifices, she was almost bleeding to death. ¡°Xuan, he¡¯s a maniac. You don¡¯t know, our editor-in-chiefes to see me every day now, asking whether good news is approaching. I¡¯m driven to my wits¡¯ end by that bastard Jiang Jinchen¡­¡± Ning Yanan suddenly wilted, showing her frustration. This was the first time Qin Youxuan had heard her sound so despondent. It seemed that Jiang Jinchen was really getting to her. ¡°If he can persist for so long, perhaps he genuinely cares for you. Would you consider giving him a chance?¡± Qin Youxuan tentatively asked. ¡°Forget it. Others may not know what I am afraid of, but you should. I am not interested in these wealthy young masters. Besides, even if I were fond of this kind of spoilt brat, will his family ept me?¡± Ning Yanan spoke pensively, ¡°Xuan, I may not be on par with you, but my pride doesn¡¯t allow anyone to belittle my dignity.¡± Chapter 461: 461: Definitely Poisoned Chapter 461: Chapter 461: Definitely Poisoned ¡°I¡¯m no better, even worse than you actually, I don¡¯t even know who my real father is¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes dimmed. The image from the MMS shed in her mind again, her hand tightly gripping the phone. ¡°You and Mr. Jie have finally got together, why bother about the little details? I don¡¯t think Mr. Jie cares at all, he¡¯d probably love to build a ¡®Golden House¡¯ for you to keep you all to himself, haha¡­¡± Ning Yanan is nowpletely loyal to Dan Hanjie. If anyone dared to say anything bad about Hanjie, she would instantly jump to his defense. Being more efficient than Qin Youxuan who is his wife. Every time Qin Youxuan asked her curiously, why did she admire Dan Hanjie, who was also from a rich family? Ning Yanan always answered seriously, ¡°I couldn¡¯t help it, that scene on Extreme Love Ind is etched in my memory. Even when Hanjie was begging, he looked so dashing. I waspletely swept off my feet¡­¡± I think you are the one who¡¯s been dumbstruck. Qin Youxuan silently added in her heart, not questioning her further.
Ning Yanan was not fond of wealthy young men, always feeling that such men would only treat women as toys, not truly cherishing anyone. Such conception originated from her broken family. Qin Youxuan would never try to console her, after all, both their families were equally shattered,ing to rely on each other forfort in the end. ¡°Really together¡­¡± Qin Youxuan savored these words, her eyes shing, ¡°Yaya, I haven¡¯t met any of his family members, do we seem like a real couple?¡± No wedding, no wedding photos, not even blessings from friends and rtives¡­ Thus, they got married. Even if they had announced it to the world, it couldn¡¯t fill the void in her heart. She didn¡¯t care about anything else, she just wanted to step into his world, to see the real Dan Hanjie. Not the cold-hearted Mr. Jie who wore a mask. ¡°¡­¡± Ning Yanan from the other end of the call, seemed to be dumbfounded by this inquiry, taking quite a while to think of aforting response. ¡°Mr. Jie has a special status, you have to give him time.¡± ¡°I know¡­¡± Qin Youxuan chuckled bitterly, ¡°Right now, the only thing I am notcking is time. I spend most of my days waiting for people.¡± ¡°This sounds like aint from a neglected wife. You feel lonely, don¡¯t you? Do you want a virtual hug from your sister? It¡¯s free.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Get lost¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan shouted, and they chatted aimlessly for a while before reluctantly hanging up the phone. Once she hung up the phone, the room became quiet again. Qin Youxuanid alone on the sofa, mulling over Ning Yanan¡¯s words. She curled her lips into a smile as sheughed unconsciously.
She has adjusted her mentality well by now. As long as she could be with Dan Hanjie, she didn¡¯t mind waiting. Eventually, she would unlock his heart andpletely step into his world. Just now, she missed him so much, she could lose her mind¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie, you must have poisoned me.¡±
Qin Youxuan grabbed the pillow, covering her head with it, plunging herself into it. After drying her hair, Qin Youxuan stopped letting her mind wander and crawled into her nket and slept. Perhaps because she had chatted with Ning Yanan, she felt much better. This time, even though she had weird dreams in the middle of the night, they did not wake her up. She got up early in the morning, feeling refreshed. She carelessly tidied up her messy hair, and then leisurely picked up her phone. The inbox was empty, with no new messages. Chapter 462: 462: The Unusual Da Bai Chapter 462: Chapter 462: The Unusual Da Bai Just as she was feeling relieved at the thought of a peaceful day, her phone chimed with a new message. [Go out to the balcony and look, I¡¯ve sent you a gift.] ¡°¡­¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om A jolt of nerves passed through Qin Youxuan and she quickly threw off the covers and rushed out of the room. On the balcony, the glossy floor was lit up with dazzling light of the dawn. She scanned the area and found nothing except for some tatami mats and a coffee table. Is someone making fool of her? As she was about to retreat, a bright streak of light shed in front of her. Qin Youxuan froze in her steps. Looking towards the source of the light, her eyes narrowed. On the wall, a picture was reflected. It was a close-up of a man. His features were quite distinct, but unfortunately, being just a projection, his actual face wasn¡¯t clear.
After staring at it for a few seconds, Qin Youxuan quickly spun around and leaned over the balcony railing to look downstairs. There was absolutely nothing in the courtyard of the Yujing Vi. What was going on with this projection on the wall? ¡°This is freaking creepy!¡± Qin Youxuan muttered under her breath. She tip-toed to have a broader view, even gazing beyond the high walls of the Yujing Vi, before she vaguely spotted the origin of the light hidden in a low cluster of bushes in the distance. She ran back to her room to mark the exact direction and location, then grabbed a piece of paper and dashed downstairs. ¡°Good morning, Miss ¡ª¡± The servants who were cleaning the living room immediately stopped and greeted her respectfully as they saw hering down the stairs. ¡°Good morning to you all, where is the butler?¡± With her brow drenched in sweat, Qin Youxuan rushed a nce to the kitchen but didn¡¯t see the butler. ¡°The butler is in the yard. Da Bai has chewed up several new morning glory trellises. The butler is out there cleaning up,¡± a servant timidly replied. Upon hearing this, Qin Youxuan hurriedly ran towards the yard. ¡°Arwoo ¡ª¡± Upon seeing her arrival, Da Bai immediately ran to her and yfully started biting at her pants, pawing at her legs. In her urgency, Qin Youxuan ignored it and walked straight towards the butler. ¡°Miss.¡± ¡°These trellises¡­¡± Looking at the scattered trellises and the chewed up vines in front of her, Qin Youxuan suddenly petrified, clicking her tongue. She had thought that Da Bai had only chewed up one or two of the morning glory trellises, but it seemed to have destroyed all the vines in the yard¡­
¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s been going on with Da Bai these recent days. It¡¯s fine with other types of flowers, but it has to rush at the morning glories and won¡¯t stop until it¡¯s bitten them down to the roots. Especially these newly-introduced species; it bites every one it spots. If we try to stop it, it bes even crazier and starts to attack people,¡± the butler sighed helplessly. Even with all their manpower, they couldn¡¯t keep a single wolf cub under control. Da Bai was too clever, always escaping their watch. Before they knew it, the little creature slipped into the yard and wreaked havoc. It had quite the destructive power for such a small animal. In just half an hour, it had chewed up all the morning glories in half of the yard.
Just the clean-up alone would probably take half the day. ¡°Is the one in my room a new species too?¡± Qin Youxuan remembered the potted nt on the balcony and asked unconsciously. The butler nodded, ¡°Yes, I saw that Miss Youxuan liked to read on the balcony, so I ced a pot of morning glory there. Once its vines spread out after a few days, the balcony will be very cool.¡± The butler hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Da Bai suddenly turned and ran towards the vi, as if it had understood something. ¡°Stop, Da Bai!¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves jumped and she immediately turned around to grab it. Chapter 463: 463: I Want to Go Out and See for Myself Chapter 463: Chapter 463: I Want to Go Out and See for Myself ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re going back to my room to destroy my flowers too?¡± Qin Youxuan grabbed Da Bai¡¯s front limb, shaking its small body a little. In just half a month, Da Bai had grown a lot, so much that it felt heavier when she picked it up. Its snowy fur was even brighter, just like sunlight reflecting off a snowy field, pure white. ¡°Ow¡ª¡ª¡± Da Bai let out a clear call. Seeing Qin Youxuan¡¯s displeasure, it stuck out its tongue and licked her chin, its pure wolf eyes staring straight at Qin Youxuan, as if anxious to express something. ¡°Da Bai, behave a little. I have urgent matters now, I¡¯ll chat with youter when I have more time. Be good, don¡¯t make trouble, alright?¡± Qin Youxuan reached out and rubbed its soft white fur. Da Bai let out a low whimper and settled down. Qin Youxuan quickly rose to her feet and turned to the butler. ¡°I have an emergency and need you to lead a team out to Yujing Vi.¡± Qin Youxuan did not dare to dy and directly handed the butler her hand-drawn coordinates and directions. At the end, she also asked, ¡°Can you also take me along with your bodyguards? If possible, I would like to go and see for myself.¡±
¡°Miss, I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not possible. Mr. Jie has instructed that, in his absence. No matter what happens, we must not put Miss in danger.¡± The butler nced at the note in his hand, confirmed he could see the location clearly, and quickly nodded. ¡°Miss, please wait a bit. I will immediately lead a team to check out the ce.¡± At the butler¡¯smand, several bodyguards who hade to help clean the courtyard immediately followed his footsteps and turned towards the main gate of Yujing Vi. Watching them leave, Qin Youxuan could only anxiously await news at the same spot. The hand clutching her phone was sweaty from anxiety. Da Bai had been obediently staying by her side, yelping from time to time to try to attract her attention. However, Qin Youxuan was too preupied with the picture she had just seen and had no mood to figure out what Da Bai was trying to express. Only when she saw Da Bai running towards the vi out of the corner of her eye did she quickly follow, worried that it would cause a mess in her room. In the yard, the morning glories had been chewed into pieces, piled up. Even the roots had been dug out. From afar, it looked like a small hill of purple, still exuding a faint floral scent under the sunshine. The scent was blown away by the wind, so faint that it was hardly noticeable¡­ ¡­ ¡°Miss, these are what we found.¡± The butler was carrying arge mirror and a piece of white paper cut into a silhouetteyout, all ced in the living room. ¡°Apart from these items, we couldn¡¯t find anything else even after thoroughly investigating the area. Not even footprints. At the moment, we have no way of finding out who did this. We had our tech team conduct an experiment. It is confirmed that the picture Miss saw on the balcony wall was reflected from that ce using the principle of light and shadow imaging.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Just as she thought, someone was ying tricks again. Qin Youxuan¡¯s palm felt tight.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Being able to project such a silhouette from so far away without leaving any trace, it was clear that the other party was well-prepared.
¡°Inform Yao, have him report this to Dan Hanjie.¡± Qin Youxuan swallowed, her lips parting hesitantly. She didn¡¯t want to distract Dan Hanjie, but her opponent was far more clever than her. No matter how alert she was, she was still one step behind. To be exposed under the other party¡¯s watch at such a moment could consume a person¡­
¡°About this¡­¡± The butler looked a little embarrassed, at a loss for words. Chapter 464: 464 He Will Be Fine...... Chapter 464: Chapter 464 He Will Be Fine¡­¡­ ¡°What happened? Is something wrong with Dan Hanjie?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze tightened, instantly going to the worst possibility. She was on the verge of copsing. ¡°Mr. Jie is fine, Miss. Please calm down,¡± the butler seemed to almost sparkle, ¡°We haven¡¯t had contact with him since the day before yesterday. No news hase back in two days. However, Miss, please rest assured. Mr. Jie took plenty of people with him this time, so if something did happen, someone would definitely report back. Theck of news is, in fact, good news.¡± ¡°¡­¡± He¡¯s been out of contact for two days¡­ No wonder he hadn¡¯t called her for the past couple of days. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Qin Youxuan reached out to steady herself on the sofa, standing up straight, ¡°No news is good news, as long as he is fine.¡± ¡°Then how should we deal with these things?¡± The butler pointed at the mirror and the paper cuttings they had brought back. ¡°Put them in the storeroom for now. We¡¯ll wait for Dan Hanjie toe back, then he can deal with them.¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Qin Youxuan pressed on her brow, feeling slightly tired. It wasn¡¯t even noon, and she was already drowsy. She hadn¡¯t eaten anything all morning, and her stomach felt empty.
Qin Youxuan had no appetite, but she dared not starve herself, so she poured herself a cup of milk and sipped quietly. She kept thinking about what might be missing from the overall situation. Since Dan Hanjie wasn¡¯t here, she couldn¡¯t just sit around waiting for him toe back and handle everything. ¡°Beep, beep¡ª¡ª¡± Another text message arrived. Qin Youxuan was no longer scared and calmly opened the message. As expected, it was still that person. [Disappointed that you didn¡¯t see me? If you want to meet me so much, just do as I say. Without my guidance, you won¡¯t be able to find me.] An utterly arrogant tone. It came with a picture message. In the picture was the ce where the mirror had just been found, and in the shot, everyone was exposed to a potential attack. If someone was indeed waiting in ambush, they might all be in danger. No wonder the butler insisted on her not going out. ¡°Shi-t!¡± Qin Youxuan cursed furiously, cradling her face in her hands. Being toyed with and controlled by someone else made her feel dreadfully lousy. [If you like ying the mystery game so much, you can y it alone.] She sent the message and promptly switched off her phone. Previously, she had been worried about missing a call from Dan Hanjie, which is why she had been enduring this maniac¡¯s game of ¡°guess who I am¡±.
Now knowing that Dan Hanjie had lost contact and wouldn¡¯t call her, she decided to simply turn her phone off to see how this lunatic would continue to harass her. ¡°Huff¡ª¡ª¡± Switching off her phone, Qin Youxuan exhaled a long sigh of relief. She turned around, climbed the stairs, fell onto her bed, and went to sleep without a second thought.
Time flies when you¡¯re asleep. Maybe when she woke up from this nap, Dan Hanjie would have returned. Still half asleep, Qin Youxuan drifted off. In her dream, she saw Dan Hanjie, his tall figure d in a ck, long coat, appearing cold and aloof, standing alone on a cliff as if he was untouchable to the world. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± Qin Youxuan approached him excitedly, carefully reaching out to grab him. As she got closer, she noticed that he was covered in blood. His ck coat was stained with fresh, bright red blood, which was continuously dripping down his wrist¡­ He slowly turned to look at her, his dark eyes showing a death-like silence¡­ ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan jerked up from her bed, holding her head in her hands, screaming in terror. Immersed in the nightmare, she tightly gripped her own hair, using the physical pain to distract herself from the emotional torment. Dan Hanjie would be fine¡­
He would be okay¡­ Chapter 465: 465: A Warning with Hidden Messages Chapter 465: Chapter 465: A Warning with Hidden Messages It was just a dream. Why would she dream like this¡­ ¡°Knock, knock ¡ª¡± The sudden knock on the door startled Qin Youxuan. ¡°Miss, it is I, you have a call on the vi¡¯s line. It has been transferred to your room.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Qin Youxuan responded, without a second thought, she swiftly jumped off the bed and rushed to the phone next to the bed. How she wished it was Dan Hanjie who made the call. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­¡± ¡°You must be disappointed. I am not the person you¡¯re thinking of.¡± A low, husky male voice echoed as if it had been ground by coarse grains of stone.
At first listen, it even carried a touch of sinister terror. Qin Youxuan¡¯s breath caught. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been looking for me, right? How unexpected, you¡¯re surprised at my call?¡± The voice on the phone seemed to snicker, taunting her, ¡°Turn on your cell phone, I have something for you to see. You¡¯ll regret if you don¡¯t.¡± With a snap, the call was ended. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was still stunned by what she had just heard. That madman¡­ he actually made a call to Yujing Vi. That voice, unfamiliar, without the faintest hint of recognition¡­ ¡°Butler! Butler¡­¡± After hanging up the phone, Qin Youxuan swiftly rushed downstairs, ¡°Quick, have someone investigate, find out where that call came from, hurry!¡± ¡°¡­Yes, yes, Miss, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll have people check right away.¡± Without time tofort a frightened Qin Youxuan, the butler turned and went to make the arrangements. After waiting for a while, he finally returned. ¡°We found out, the call was made from a ck card, the number only shows an address within Fico City, when our people arrived, there was nobody there, we couldn¡¯t find any useful information.¡± The butler nced at Qin Youxuan, then cautiously asked, ¡°Miss, you look pale, should we call the doctor?¡± ¡°¡­I¡¯m fine.¡± Qin Youxuan sunk onto the sofa, pressing her throbbing temples, her face ashen. Nothing can be found, still nothing at all¡­ She really couldn¡¯t do anything.
Without Dan Hanjie, she couldn¡¯t even locate a single trickster. ¡°Where is my cell phone?¡± Qin Youxuan was lost in thought for a moment, then suddenly lifted her head. For some reason, she always felt like there was more to what he said.
What did he mean by she would regret it if she didn¡¯t look? Using her birth circumstances to threaten her? He overestimates himself, no one is more important than Dan Hanjie right now. Even if it were for Dan Hanjie, she would not take a step out of Yujing Vi¡­ Once the decision was made, Qin Youxuan had nothing to fear. She stood up from the sofa. ¡°The servant saw that you didn¡¯t need it, so it has been returned to your bedroom.¡± The butler respectfully responded. Without wasting any time, Qin Youxuan went upstairs. Found her cellphone, turned it on. ¡°Bling, bling¨C¡± As expected, the sound of an iing message greeted her as soon as it was on. It was a multimedia message. ¡°Bang¨C¡± Upon seeing the person in the picture, Qin Youxuan¡¯s hand shook and the cellphone dropped directly to the ground.
¡°No way¡­ It must be two people who just look very much alike¡­ It can¡¯t be Dan Hanjie¡± Qin Youxuan knelt on the ground, picked up the cellphone, but had no strength to get up.N?v(el)B\\jnn The hand holding the cellphone kept pressing on it, as if wishing to crush the picture in front of her¡­ The person in the photograph was Dan Hanjie. He was alone, forced into a dark corner, it looked like he was surrounded by rocks, the image carried a sense of dampness like being at the seaside, bits of seaweed could even be seen at the edges¡­ Chapter 466: 466: Do Not Act Rashly Chapter 466: Chapter 466: Do Not Act Rashly Her clothes were drenched by the sea water, clinging tightly to her body. The once robust figure appeared somewhat feeble, one hand clutching his chest, the other propped against a huge rock, gasping for breath with his head hung low¡­ Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t recognize the ce in the photo; all that remained in her mind was one piece of information. He was truly injured¡­ And there was no one around him. Where did Yao go? She felt as if someone was brutally strangling her, struck by a cmitous disaster all of a sudden, Qin Youxuan fell onto the ground, pressing tightly against her chest. ¡°Buzz¨C¡± Her phone rang again; this time, it was a phone call. Qin Youxuan struggled to bring the phone to her ear and answered, ¡°Who are you exactly? Where did that photoe from?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re so curious about my identity, follow my instructions and you just might see your beloved man.¡±
¡°Absolutely not!¡± Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth, ¡°Just a single photo, and you think I would believe your nonsense? How do I know if the photo isn¡¯t doctored?¡± She was almost certain; she had never heard this man¡¯s voice before. Unless he was using a voice changer. Unfamiliar to the point of having no impressions at all. ¡°Since you insist on doubting my words, I¡¯ll let you watch a video. Hope you have the mental endurance¡­¡± The call ended abruptly after he finished speaking. Qin Youxuan clutched her phone and sat at the edge of her bed, breathing heavily. Suppressing the panic and unease inside her. The photo had to be doctored; yes, it had to be. Dan Hanjie has to be okay¡­ ¡°Buzz¨C¡± Her phone rang again This time, it was a video call request Qin Youxuan hesitated for a few seconds before she picked it up ¡°Whoosh¨C¡± It was the same scenery, except this time, there were the sounds of the waves. They were really by the sea. Dan Hanjie was no longer in the frame.
¡°Where is he?¡± Qin Youxuan asked anxiously. She wished that the man was not Dan Hanjie but also desperately wanted to know his whereabouts. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll let you see him.¡±
The man¡¯s voice was hoarse and had a disgusting frivolity as he slowly panned the camera. In the phone, suddenly a few figures appeared, it was Dan Hanjie and Yao¡­ Surrounding them were a crowd of faceless individuals, only visible as ck figures.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Lines of blood and corpses stained the sea red¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± Qin Youxuan screamed in desperation, wishing she could jump into her phone. Seeing a pistol slowly aiming at Dan Hanjie from the ce closest to the phone, ¡°I will say it onest time. Do as I say, or I can¡¯t guarantee that you¡¯ll ever see him again.¡± ¡°Stop¨C¡± The video call ended abruptly. Qin Youxuan frantically dialed the phone number repeatedly, but the call didn¡¯t go through, and she copsed onto the floor. ¡°Beep¨C¡± The message sound rang again. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and quickly opened it.
[Avoid everyone, take a suitcase, and go to the location I specify¡­] In the moment when Qin Youxuan was hesitating, another message came through. [Don¡¯t try to pull any tricks under my watch, the consequences might be more than you can bear.] ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan looked around, there was no one. She gritted her teeth, got up from the ground. Just as she was about to call for the butler, her phone rang again. This time, it was a multimedia message. No people, only blood¡­ That was a warning. The person was telling her that her every move was being watched by someone else. She couldn¡¯t make any rash moves.
Chapter 467: Didn’t Meet a Single Person Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Didn¡¯t Meet a Single Person Qin Youxuan slowly retreated back to her room. She scanned the room, her final gaze fixating on the suitcase she had brought from the Qin family¡¯s home. She didn¡¯t know what the other party wanted her to do. But with Dan Hanjie¡¯s life hanging in the bnce, even knowing it could be dangerous, she had no choice but to proceed. She couldn¡¯t risk, she couldn¡¯t afford to lose¡­ [Pack your recently-worn clothes, fill the suitcase.] [Why do I need to pack clothes?] Qin Youxuan pondered, tentatively sending a text message on her cell phone. There was no reply. Moreover, every time the other party sent her a text message, they would change the number. They were exceedingly cautious. Having no other option, Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth, acting as instructed, and stuffed a few sets of clothes into the suitcase. The image of the injured Dan Hanjie kept haunting her mind¡­. At this moment, she could truly understand the anguish Hanjie must have felt when she disappeared on Extreme Love Ind. In the end, Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t even know what she was putting into the suitcase, having filled it to the brim, she picked it up and left. The Yujing Vi was most tranquil at noon. Qin Youxuan went downstairs, not encountering anyone along the way. Fearing the housekeeper would be unable to locate her if she went missing, she deliberately chose routes covered by surveince cameras, exposing her entire journey. Following the other party¡¯s instructions, she arrived at the backyard. The backyard of the Yujing Vi had a swimming pool, offering an elegant and peaceful environment. Apart from the servants who maintained the pool, hardly anyone visited here. Even Qin Youxuan had only been here a few times. Finding it too chilly, she had stoppeding. [Now, put the suitcase near the swimming pool] The swimming pool¡­ Qin Youxuan scanned the swimming pool and finally chose the location closest to the stairs. There was a non-slip mat ced there. If anything went wrong, she could escape in an instant. But what did this lunatic want her to do by cing a suitcase full of clothes by the poolside? Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t figure it out. Knowing the other party might be watching her from some hidden ce, she just followed the instructions. Just a suitcase full of clothes, as long as Dan Hanjie was okay, she wouldn¡¯t hesitate even if she was asked to put herself in there. Still, she couldn¡¯t figure out why the man, after all the machinations and troubles he had caused over the past few days, not aiming for ransom, nor to kidnap her, only wanted a suitcase of clothes. What was he nning to do? She constantly felt an unspeakable eeriness about this ce but couldn¡¯t exin exactly why it felt strange. ¡°Miss¡­¡± From the front of Yujing Vi, the butler¡¯s voice came. Qin Youxuan¡¯s movement paused, she subconsciously looked up. She had juste downstairs, had the butler noticed her absence so quickly? Or was something else looking for her? Qin Youxuan¡¯s actions had be hesitant¡­ ¡°Beep Beep¡ª¡± n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om While Qin Youxuan was preupied, the sound of an iing text message rang out. Qin Youxuan lowered her gaze to read it, [Be quick and stop intentionally dawdling, I¡¯m running out of patience] ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan gritted her teeth, ignoring the butler who had noticed her absence, picked up the suitcase and walked towards the designated spot. Because the floor around the pool was highly slippery and uncertain if she was really pregnant, she treaded very carefully. After cing the suitcase by the edge of the swimming pool as per the instructions, Qin Youxuan raised her head to survey her surroundings. Before she could realize anything, an eerie sound echoed in her ears. Very subtle, yet sounding too close. Lowering her gaze, she was shocked to see¡­ Chapter 468 - 468 Hanjie Dan Has Returned Chapter 468: Chapter 468 Hanjie Dan Has Returned Slowly, a hand emerged from the bottom of the swimming pool, gripping a long bamboo pole¡­ Qin Youxuan instinctively began to back up, intending to yell for help when she suddenly smelled a strange aroma. Her vision went ck and then she fell into the swimming pool¡­ ¡­ By the time the butler and others found this area, the pool had returned to its peaceful state. On the surface of the water, there were no ripples. A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up fleeting waves. ¡°We have looked everywhere in the front yard, no trace of Miss.¡± ¡°Same in the back yard, we found nothing.¡± ¡°We thoroughly searched every room and found nothing¡­¡± Groups of people gathered back in the hall, having been dered unsessful. ¡°How could a living person just vanish like this? You must not have searched thoroughly enough. Search again, don¡¯t miss out on any ce. We have to find Miss!¡± The butler stood in the hall, his old face full of worry. ¡°Begin a search from Yujing Vi, outward. Report immediately if anything is discovered!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qin Youxuan had disappeared, without any trace. Yujing Vi had fallen into unprecedented chaos and unease. Everyone understood how important Miss was to Mr. Jie, now she was gone. No one could predict how Dan Hanjie, when he returned, would deal with these ipetent subordinates. For a moment, everyone felt threatened and frantically began searching for her. ¡­ Amid the gloomy atmosphere, a line of ck cars slowly pulled into Yujing Vi. They stopped steadily in the courtyard, and the door of the car in the center was pushed open. A man quickly stepped out from the driver¡¯s seat and respectfully walked to the back seat to pull open the door. A pair of long legs was first out of the car, ck dress pants exuding an intimidating aura. Each step showed unwavering determination. The bewitching eyes deep, the enchanting face expressionless, the corner of his mouth curved into an alluring smirk. If it wasn¡¯t Dan Hanjie, who else could it be? By his side, as always, was Yao. ¡°Mr. Jie¡ª¡± The staff at Yujing Vi respectfully lined up in two columns, greeting the returning master. Only the butler, drenched in cold sweat, didn¡¯t know how to tell Mr. Jie about Qin Youxuan¡¯s disappearance. ¡°Is she resting?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s cool gaze swiftly swept over everyone present. Not seeing Qin Youxuan, he slightly furrowed his brow. He was thinking about that kitten. He really missed her. Yet she was nowhere to be found. Dan Hanjie unbuttoned his coat, handed it to Yao, and strode towards the mansion. Moving so fast that even the butler had no time to react, Dan Hanjie had already ascended the stairs and pushed open the door without hesitation. n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om On witnessing the empty room, his gaze instantly became somber. A dreadful premonition filled his heart. He turned around. ¡°Where is she?¡± ¡°Mr¡­ Mr. Jie, Miss has disappeared, just a little while before your return¡­¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡± Before the butler could finish his sentence, Dan Hanjie had unexpectedly turned around. His movements were so abrupt that he knocked over a table, but he didn¡¯t stop. He marched straight towards the butler and grabbed him by the cor. Through gritted teeth he asked, ¡°What did you say, say it again?¡± His usually expressionless face was suddenly clouded with anger, exuding a terrifying aura. Even Yao, standing nearby, was clearly taken aback at the butler¡¯s words. ¡°As soon as I received the message of your return, I tried to inform Miss, but then we realized that Miss was missing¡­¡± The butler, with his cor grabbed, had turned red and was so nervous that he could barely speak. ¡°Gone¡­¡± Chapter 469: 469: She Left on Her Own Chapter 469: Chapter 469: She Left on Her Own Dan Hanjie¡¯s face darkened, a chilling expression spreading across his enchanting countenance. ¡°I left her in your care, and now you tell me she¡¯s missing?¡± With a ¡°thud¡±, the butler knelt down, ¡°Please forgive me, Mr. Jie.¡± ¡°¡­¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om He had hurried back just to see her. And now they¡¯re telling him, she¡¯s gone¡­ Dan Hanjie nced around the empty room, even the air felt cold. His eyes tightened, abruptly releasing his grip, he turned and left the room. Hismanding figure shifted through each floor, leaving no room unsearched, any spot that a person could hide was turned inside out by him. His frantic actions seemed almost as if he wanted to dismantle the entire mansion. It wasn¡¯t until he had searched every nook and cranny of Yujing Vi and failed to see any trace of Qin Youxuan that he stopped, defeated.
Turning around, his reddened eyes stared intently at the butler, making him drop his gaze in trepidation. ¡°Mr. Jie, the youngdy went missing before we returned, just a few hours ago. We should prioritize finding her.¡± Yao delicately reminded him from the side. Looking at the butler, ¡°Tell me everything that happened.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The butler sent a grateful nce at Yao before hurriedly recounting the entire process from when Qin Youxuan went upstairs to rest to when she disappeared. ¡°I¡¯ve searched every corner of the vi, there are no signs of a struggle or an intrusion, only the youngdy¡¯s suitcases are missing.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened, he let go of his grip and strode towards the wardrobe, opening it. All the items are still there, only her clothes and luggage are missing. If she was kidnapped, why would they take the clothes¡­ Dan Hanjie knitted his brows tightly¡­ ¡°What about the vi¡¯s surveince?¡± ¡°We haven¡¯t had time to check yet.¡± The butler replied, sweating. Qin Youxuan had just gone missing, everyone was busy searching for her in the vi, nobody thought to check the surveince footage of Yujing Vi. ¡°Pull up today¡¯s surveince footage!¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze deepened, his voice cold. There was little change in his handsome face, but the clenched fists at his side hinted at his anxiety. She will be fine. She must be¡­
Hismanding figure turned, heading swiftly towards the surveince room of Yujing Vi. Inside the spacious surveince room, there were only Dan Hanjie, the butler, and Yao. Dan Hanjie looked solemn, his dark eyes fixated on the figure in the surveince footage, the figure he had been thinking about for nearly half a month¡­ In the surveince footage, Qin Youxuan was sneaking around, carrying a suitcase, avoiding everyone, going downstairs and leaving.
All the way to the living room, she never stopped her steps. Hearing the servants walking around, she deliberately avoided them, dragging her suitcase until she disappeared from the surveince footage¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand on the table tightened suddenly, his knuckles cracking. His gaze fell incredulously upon the scene before him¡­ She left on her own. ¡°What about the surveince in the yard?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice dropped lower, his eyes emitting a horrifying glow. He spoke slowly, word by word. ¡°I¡¯ve checked the surveince of the front yard but found no trace of the youngdy. The surveince of the backyard has beenpletely sabotaged, all footage has disappeared, and footprints all over the vi are in disarray, making it impossible to determine where the youngdy left from.¡± Yao respectfully replied. Gazing at Qin Youxuan on the screen, it was obvious he was also taken aback by the fact that she left on her own. There were no signs at all. Chapter 470: 470: Notify Them to Come Over Chapter 470: Chapter 470: Notify Them to Come Over ¡°Great, she can leave Yujing Vi all by herself. What safety is there to speak of in this ce?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes darkened as he spoke with a cold sternness, his gaze filled withplexity. Even Yao can¡¯t tell whether Mr. Jie is pleased or annoyed. He can only bend down and ask, ¡°What should we do now, Mr. Jie?¡± ¡°Search. Dig up the whole ce if you must, but find her for me!¡± Regardless of whether she left on her own or was taken, he would surely find her. Apart from by his side, she can¡¯t go anywhere else. Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze intensified as he stared at the figure frozen on the monitor screen¡­ ¡°Understood.¡± Without bothering to rest, Yao immediately set out. ¡­
For three consecutive days, Yujing Vi was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere. Three days. Qin Youxuan had been missing for three days. Apart from confirming that she had stepped out of the vi with her suitcase, they knew nothing else. At Dan Hanjie¡¯smand, the whole of Fico City was locked down. Every exit was heavily guarded, every person thoroughly searched. Upon receiving the news, Jiang Jinchen utilized the Jiang Family¡¯s power to help with the search. Still, despite various forces getting involved, there was no news of Qin Youxuan. It was as if she had evaporated into thin air, leaving no trace behind. ¡°Mr. Jie, this is the East District¡¯s report. We found no trace of the young miss.¡± ¡°Here is the South District¡¯s report, nothing suspicious found.¡± ¡°The same for the West District.¡± ¡°The North District¡­¡± ¡°Enough!¡± Furious, Dan Hanjie mmed his hands on the table, standing up fiercely. His fiery eyes emitted a sinister glow, ¡°Is there anything you all can say apart from you can¡¯t find her? What¡¯s the point of me feeding you all?!¡± ¡°Please forgive us, Mr. Jie!¡± All of them knelt down in a straight line. ¡°Get out, all of you! If you can¡¯t bring me any information, don¡¯t bother seeing me!¡± With that, Dan Hanjie swept everything off the table with one arm. His handsome face was marked with an unhidable sullenness. ¡°Call them in, spare no cost, find out where she is.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie, the attack on Extreme Love Ind was obviously a test. If we reveal our cards now, we may put ourselves in a passive position,¡± Yao cautiously reminded him from the side.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om
They had spent days probing and just as they had uncovered some clues, they were pursued. The enemies outnumbered them significantly and had managed to corner them in the reefs of Extreme Love Ind. Fortunately, they were prepared and managed to escape within half an hour. One thing was certain, regardless of whether Bai Huo was dead or alive, he was now an enemy, not a friend. Before Dan Hanjie had time to digest this significant shock, he was faced with the news of Qin Youxuan¡¯s disappearance¡­
¡°I can¡¯t care less about all that, instruct them to return by tomorrow at thetest, within the shortest time possible, I want to know where she is!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao¡¯s eyes shed briefly, but in the end, he bowed respectfully and left to carry out the orders. Right now, in Mr. Jie¡¯s eyes, nothing was more important than finding the young miss. What was more worrying was that if the young miss really left on her own, how would Mr. Jie take it¡­ Once Yao had left, a sudden stillness descended upon therge office. Dan Hanjie sat alone in the quietness, his mesmerizing eyes dimming, enveloped in a gloomy aura. He reached over for the photo frame at the edge of the desk, his fingers lightly brushing against the image of Qin Youxuan¡¯s smiling face in the photo. Before he had a chance to be happy about her forgiveness, she had disappeared¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand, gripping the edge of the photo frame, slowly tightened. His knuckles turned white. Chapter 471: 471: Ten Thousand Possibilities Chapter 471: Chapter 471: Ten Thousand Possibilities There were no signs of struggle in the vi. In the surveince footage, she had left the vi on her own¡­ Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t know what this meant. Was it her final act of kindness, preparing for her departure? Did she ultimately fail to forgive and choose to flee, or did something actually happen? If it was an ident, who took her away and what was their purpose? Why haven¡¯t there been any threatening calls or messages¡­? Everything happened without any warning. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± Smashing the frame onto the desk, Dan Hanjie swiftly stood up, grabbed his suit jacket and left. ¡­ The car came to a steady halt at the street corner park.
Dan Hanjie turned off the engine, without even pulling out the car keys, he pushed open the car door and stepped out. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve searched the vicinity, and we¡¯re certain that Miss isn¡¯t here,¡± Yao rushed out of another car with a nervous reminder. The situation was tense, and it was nerve-wracking for the bodyguards when Mr. Jie suddenly drove off without a word. Dan Hanjie red at Yao blocking his way, ¡°Move.¡± ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡± Before Yao could say anything more, he was silenced by a sharp re from Dan Hanjie. He retreated silently and ordered everyone to step up security.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Dan Hanjie walked briskly into the park. He crossed through the sparse crowd outside and reached the fountain area. It wasn¡¯t a holiday, so the area around the park¡¯s fountain was sparsely popted. The water column surged and descended from mid-air, creating a spray of sparkling droplets, falling into the pool below, like pearls being spat out¡­ The spots of light hit the water¡¯s surface, rendering the whole fountain with a golden sheen. Dan Hanjie moved to thewn, and sat as Qin Youxuan had previously sat. His resolute face showed no emotion, his bewitching eyes emitting a cold light, as he gazed straight at the fountain. He remembered the first time he found her here was on Jiang Yu¡¯s death anniversary. When he found her, she had lost her shoes and was sitting barefoot on this patch of grass. She looked so pitiful, so aggrieved, asking him if she was just a substitute¡­ As crystal water droplets fall from the sky, they ssh beside the pool, bouncing off onto the grass. Each tiny droplet refracted a rainbow of colors, as though everything in the world had a thousand possibilities. Perhaps things aren¡¯t as they seem on the surface¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes flickered; his ck eyes gradually grew calm. A trace of gloom passed before he stood up abruptly and crossed the crowd to leave the park.
¡°Back to the vi.¡± Dan Hanjie ordered calmly. ¡°¡­¡± Yao was stunned, looking at him in disbelief.
Ever since Qin Youxuan disappeared, Mr. Jie hadn¡¯t returned to Yujing Vi. Being in a room alone was too deste. But now he suddenly wanted to go back¡­ ¡°Yes.¡± Yao couldn¡¯t figure out what Dan Hanjie was thinking and didn¡¯t dare to ask more. He hurried to the driver¡¯s seat and drove off quickly. As soon as the car pulled into Yujing Vi, Dan Hanjie ordered everyone to leave. He was the only one left, standing in the empty living room. ¡°Mr. Jie, let me stay with you.¡± Yao stood at the entrance of the living room, asking uncertainly. ¡°No need.¡± Dan Hanjie responded without turning back and strode upstairs. He walked to the main bedroom, paused, then pushed open the door and entered. His enchanting eyes scanned the lifeless room. It was as if even the air had be thin without her. Chapter 472: 472: Unless Someone Deliberately Erases It Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Unless Someone Deliberately Erases It Dan Hanjie¡¯s imposing figure came to a halt and then he walked to the wardrobe, pulling open the door. The wardrobe was slightly disheveled as if Qin Youxuan had been rifling through it, several clothes had fallen from the hangers¡­ The clothes she most often wore were all gone. Dan Hanjie walked to the desk and opened the drawer. All the jewelry boxes were neatly ced inside, she hadn¡¯t worn any of the diamonds or jewelry he had bought for her, and certainly hadn¡¯t taken any away. Except for the wedding ring¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze slightly narrowed, and he closed the drawer. Closing his eyes, he slowly walked out of the room, following the path she had taken when she left as he remembered it. ording to the surveince video, she had avoided everyone, carrying her suitcase alone to the side and back of the vi and then vanished¡­ Dan Hanjie stood at the entrance to the backyard and opened his eyes quickly.
It was here. His sharp ck eyes scanned everything around him. After multiple searches, there were footprints all over Yujing Vi, unable to discern how many people had been here, whether they were before or after Qin Youxuan. Dan Hanjie crouched down, his long finger pinching a bit of wet soil, he gripped it for a moment and then let go. There was fine dust left on the tip of his finger. A few more rubs and it would disappear. The backyard had a swimming pool, the surrounding areas would be more humid due to soil moisture, footsteps would be left anywhere people had passed, unless intentionally erased by someone. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed dangerously as he strode further into the yard. All the way to the swimming pool. His tall silhouette stopped near the pool drain, looking down at the smooth ground, his gaze flickering. The whole backyard had been searched, it was in disarray, except this ce which emanated an unnameable cleanliness. Even the footprints on the ground were unusually orderly. Dan Hanjie crouched on the swimming pool steps, touching the rough anti-slip staircase, he spotted several tiny scrapes on it, his gaze turned solemn. ¡°Someone!¡± Yao had always been nearby, waiting for orders. On hearing Dan Hanjie¡¯s voice, he quickly marched into the backyard. He nced at the pool that showed no signs of any abnormalities and then towards Dan Hanjie who had called him. ¡°Mr. Jie, we¡¯ve searched everywhere here and found nothing.¡± ¡°That¡¯s because you¡¯re useless,¡± Dan Hanjie responded coldly, his long finger pointing towards the clear surface of the swimming pool, ¡°I want all the water drained and the drainage channel underneath it uncovered.¡± ¡°Yes.¡±
Yao¡¯s eyes lit up as he swiftly started giving orders to clear the pool. ¡°Howl¡ª¡± A clear wolf howl echoed from the entrance of the backyard. Upon seeing Dan Hanjie, Da Bai quickly bypassed the obstructing bodyguards and leaped into the area.
The snow-white figure repeatedly rubbed against Dan Hanjie¡¯s leg. ¡°Did you find anything?¡± Dan Hanjie turned his head to look at it, Da Bai let out a whimper and looked dejected, dropping its head. It hadn¡¯t been able to detect Qin Youxuan¡¯s scent in the vi. ¡°You can¡¯t even sniff her scent, this only confirms my suspicions.¡± Dan Hanjie rubbed Da Bai¡¯s head then gestured for it to move aside. Da Bai was always obedient, at Dan Hanjie¡¯s signal, it quickly withdrew to the side. The bright wolf eyes stared fixedly at the swimming pool. It would take some time to drain such arge pool. As they waited, Da Bai grew impatient, darting around Dan Hanjie¡¯s figure, wanting to jump into the water but was stopped by someone nearby. ¡°Mr. Jie, draining the pool will probably take some time, do you want to go back to your room and rest?¡± Yao stood by the side and asked worriedly, looking at the half-drained pool.N?v(el)B\\jnn Who knew how long more this would take. Chapter 473: 473: Someone has cleaned the scene Chapter 473: Chapter 473: Someone has cleaned the scene ¡°Do you think I¡¯m in the mood to rest right now?¡± Dan Hanjie cast a sidelong nce at Yao, causing Yao to shut up immediately and retreat awkwardly to the side. As soon as all the water in the swimming pool was drainedpletely, someone jumped right in. A few people lifted the drainage cover connecting to the outer drainage system at the bottom of therge pool. When the miasma at the bottom of the pool dissipated a bit, people started to try to go down to inspect it. ¡°Mr. Jie, there¡¯s something here!¡± Upon hearing the bodyguard¡¯s report, Dan Hanjie immediately jumped into the pool, approached the drain, took the gas mask, and went to the bottom of the pool. ¡°Mr. Jie, be careful!¡± Yao¡¯s eyes turned red with worry, he swiftly took the gas mask and followed him. A group of people carefully make their way further in. ¡°Someone dug a tunnel at the bottom of the pool, the entrance is the pool¡¯s drain,¡± the bodyguard at the very front respectfully reported, cautiously advancing.
Following the drainage tunnel at the bottom of the pool led them straight to the outer wall of Yujing Vi. The long drainage tunnel served as the perfect escape route. ¡°We¡¯ve inspected the surroundings, there are no signs of movement. If the enemy isn¡¯t just too cunning, it¡¯s an inside job¨Csomeone cleaned up the site.¡± Yao led a team and inspected the surroundings before finally returning to Dan Hanjie. ¡°Mr. Jie, the youngdy might have been taken away.¡± ¡°What is their purpose? To this point, there isn¡¯t a single phone call, do you think it¡¯s a kidnapping?¡± Dan Hanjie walked through all the territories, his face growing darker and darker. ¡°They¡¯re still in Fico City, intensify the search, we must find her!¡± In such a short amount of time, they had just escaped from Yujing Vi, he had already ordered to block all exits, she couldn¡¯t have left. Surely, she should still be nearby. But where could she be? Dan Hanjie¡¯s enchanting eyes glowed with sharpness as he carefully studied the ground that didn¡¯t reveal any trace. His face hardened, he softlymanded, ¡°Bring Da Bai over.¡± ¡­ On the outskirts. A newly constructed vi was justpleted. The yard was filled with pear trees in full bloom, when a breeze passed by, the pear blossoms were dancing in the wind, like a sudden snowstorm. In the centermost part of the vi was arge pond, rather than being designed like a fountain, it was a big fish pond. Golden, white, ck¡­ Various fish swam at the bottom of the pond, in a rockery-designed pool, the water gently flowed from the high point, gathering at the bottom, moving the fish to swim restlessly.
The whole scene was full of life. In contrast, every window in the vi was shut, the curtains tightly drawn, allowing no cracks of light. In the room nearest to the staircase, asional dull thuds could be heard. Such a sound was particrly frightening in the serene vi.
However, such a noise was impossible to be heard from outside the vi. ¡°Bang¨C¡± Qin Youxuan kicked the chair nearest to the bed, tried to support herself up but fell back heavily onto the bed. With wide-open eyes, she stared fixedly at the in white ceiling. The doors were locked, so were the windows. The entire room was void of light, as silent as hell. Qin Youxuan strained her eyes, barely able to make out theyout of the room.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Her hands were bound behind her, her legs tied to the head of the bed, she was unable to move. ¡°Click¨C¡± The room door was unlocked from outside. A tall figure stepped into the room. The heavy metal studs of his boots hit the floor with each step, each step bringing a horrifying thud.
Chapter 474: 474 I Can Tell You Some Good News Chapter 474: Chapter 474 I Can Tell You Some Good News ¡°Snap¡ª¡ª¡± The room suddenly got illuminated. Bringing into sharp relief the man¡¯s wicked face. The malevolence in his ck eyes is as cold and sinister as a cold-blooded animal. His aquiline nose casts a shadow under themp light. His lips are purplish-ck, curving upwards slightly at the corners, exuding a nauseating frivolity. ¡°You never learn, do you? You always need to suffer before you settle down.¡± ¡°Mmm mmm!¡± A strip of tape covered Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth. Seeing the man approaching, she made an excited sound. ¡°Shh¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Behave, and I might be inclined to chat with you for a bit. But if you wish to scream your lungs out, I don¡¯t mind. Nobody is here to hear you anyway.¡±
The manughed wickedly, and in an instant, his eyes changed, casting a cold nce at Qin Youxuan. ¡°However, I dislike disobedient women. If you upset me, I might just cut out your tongue or scar your face.¡± He pped Qin Youxuan¡¯s cheek lightly twice, ¡°Imagine how much of a waste it will be if this beautiful face of yours got marred.¡± ¡°¡­¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Qin Youxuan red at him, as if wishing her gaze could bore a hole right through him. What a pervert! The petite body continued backing up, hoping to distance herself from him just a bit more. It¡¯s been three days, seeing the man¡¯s sinister eyes daily, and still Qin Youxuan couldn¡¯t get used to it. Each time she saw his eyes, she would have the illusion of being stared at by a venomous snake. ¡°Rest assured, as long as you behave, I won¡¯t hurt you.¡± The man walked forward, ripping off the tape from her mouth. ¡°Who the heck are you?¡± Qin Youxuan moved further back toward the bed, right against the wall, her eyes vigntly staring at the man before her. ¡°I¡¯ve introduced myself before, you can call me Wu Qing, or just Qing.¡± Wu Qing nced at her retreating figure, his lips curling into a cold smirk. ¡°As I said, if you behave, I won¡¯t touch you. There¡¯s no need to be scared. On the contrary, I can tell you some good news.¡± ¡°I am sure there won¡¯t be any good newsing from your mouth.¡± Qin Youxuan averted her gaze, looking at him with disdain. She¡¯s been missing for three days, kept in this ghostly ce for three days. The man who called himself Wu Qing would bring her food daily, and she never saw anyone else. This ce was like a haunted house, holding a madman and her, the hostage. ¡°I¡¯m intrigued by your untamed spirit. Even as a prisoner, you still dare to assert yourself like a queen.¡± Wu Qing got closer to Qin Youxuan, gripped her chin, andughed coldly, ¡°Hasn¡¯t anyone ever told you that women like you arouse a man¡¯s desire to conquer?¡±
¡°I¡¯m certain you¡¯re not ready to be a eunuch.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze hardened, and she lifted her head violently, trying to hit him. Wu Qing skillfully dodged, avoiding her attack. Qin Youxuan, however, was thrown off bnce and found herself leaning against the wall. She red at him furiously. ¡°If you darey a finger on me, I assure you, you¡¯ll see a lifeless body right away!¡±
If she was abused, she¡¯d rather choose suicide. ¡°You do have quite a character, no wonder Mr. Jie, who¡¯s known to shun femalepany, still keeps you by his side.¡± Wu Qing steadied himself, casting an indifferent nce at the infuriated Qin Youxuan. It seemed like he had predicted her reaction, and he didn¡¯t even get angry. The atmosphere felt oddly chilling. He left the room, only to return with two boxes of food. He ced them on the table. ¡°It¡¯s dinner time. Since I¡¯m in a good mood today, I¡¯ll eat with you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared at him, the image of the photo she¡¯d first seen in Dan Hanjie¡¯s study kept shing in her mind. Chapter 475: 475: Persist for a Few More Hours Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Persist for a Few More Hours ¡°I¡¯ve always found it impossible to bring back the dead, but you always remind me of a dead man. I wonder if I also just desire your death too much.¡± Qin Youxuan sneered as she nced at the box meal in front of her. He really looks so much like Bai Huo. Apart from the differences in temperament, their faces are virtually identical. Except that, the Bai Huo in the photo exuded much more righteousness, while this person in front of her¡­ was the spitting image of a devil. ¡°¡­¡± At her words, she clearly saw Wu Qing pause in the middle of opening his meal box, giving her a sideways nce. ¡°You¡¯re very honest. Many people want me dead, but they dare not voice it.¡± With those words, he continued to open the box, picked up the chopsticks, and started eating. Qin Youxuan¡¯s hands were tied behind her. There was no way she could eat on her own. She could only re at him. ¡°Shall I feed you?¡±
Wu Qing nced at the indignant Qin Youxuan and held the meal box to her mouth. Qin Youxuan turned her head without thinking. If she could, she wanted to spit into the meal box and make him eat it. ¡°It seems you¡¯re not hungry. Would you like to hear some good news first?¡± Wu Qing casually took a couple of mouthfuls, put down the box, dusted off his shirt cor, and turned around. Facing Qin Youxuan. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan red at him, biting her lip without uttering a word. For three days straight, she did not know how many questions she had bombarded him with. The results were always the same; she was left with no answers. His responses were always cryptic and elusive, cleverly avoiding the main point. ¡°Dan Hanjie has found the secret exit we used to leave Yujing Vi. He is currently deploying people to block the entire city to find you,¡± Wu Qing looked at Qin Youxuan and said, each word deliberate and spaced apart. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan quickly raised her head, staring nkly into his eyes, trying to determine whether or not he was lying. ¡°You don¡¯t believe me.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve deceived me before.¡± Qin Youxuan pointed out the crux of the problem. From the beginning, Wu Qing used her background to frame her, aiming to lure her out of Yujing Vi. But she didn¡¯t take the bait. Worried that anything that happened to her might affect Dan Hanjie, she resisted her curiosity and didn¡¯t fall for the trap. Even if she was desperate to find out her background, she didn¡¯t pursue it.
It was the video of Dan Hanjie being ambushed on the ind that eventually broke her resolve. But once she was brought here, Qin Youxuan realized that the video was just a scam. The video had been edited in advance to create that effect. Dan Hanjie had safely returned to the Yujing Vi on the day she disappeared.
Qin Youxuan was both relieved and irate. She could have pped herself. If she could have remained calm for just a few more hours, she would have been able to see him.N?v(el)B\\jnn Instead, she could only stay trapped in this pitch-ck room, waiting for someone to rescue her. She doesn¡¯t even know what this man called Wu Qing intends to do with her¡­ ¡°You sure know how to hold a grudge. I only deceived you once and you¡¯ve been holding onto it this whole time.¡± Wu Qingughed lightly, opening a can of beer and taking a big gulp. His casual drinking style carried a certain unspoken elegance, making him seem nothing like someone who would resort to kidnapping and ckmail. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, with that wolf around, Dan Hanjie should be able to follow the clues and find this ce very quickly,¡± Wu Qing said, ncing at Qin Youxuan as he put down the beer can. Upon hearing him mention Da Bai, Qin Youxuan finally couldn¡¯t sit still. She was beginning to believe his words. It had been three days, with Dan Hanjie¡¯s capabilities, it was impossible for him to find nothing. Chapter 476: 476: A Smart Woman May Not Necessarily Have Good Luck Chapter 476: Chapter 476: A Smart Woman May Not Necessarily Have Good Luck No to mention how tantly she had lingered under surveince, he should have known she disappeared by the side of the swimming pool¡­ Wait. Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed abruptly, her head shooting up. Looking at the man in front of her. A sh of insight roared across her mind, almost slipping from her mouth, ¡°Do you have a mole in Yujing Vi?¡± The moment she uttered the words, Qin Youxuan was certain of her suspicion. Every ce she passed, she¡¯d lingered beneath the surveince camera. Logically, Dan Hanjie should have known that she went missing at the swimming pool. Thus discovering the secret passage beneath the pool. But what Wu Qing just said, that Dan Hanjie had only just discovered the secret passage beneath the pool, meant that he hadn¡¯t seen the security footage she left behind at all. ¡°You¡¯re pretty clever, too bad, clever women aren¡¯t always lucky. You¡¯ve ended up in my hands.¡±
¡°What do you want to do? Since you know Dan Hanjie has quarantined Fico City, you should know that, with me, you have no chance of escape.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze was steady as she watched him. Her brain was working overtime, racing to recall anything out of the ordinary during the time Dan Hanjie was absent. There was a powerful spy by her side, and although she had noticed something was off and examined security footage, she found nothing. ¡°Those nightmares I¡¯ve been having, was that your doing too?¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Is there any point in discussing that now?¡± Wu Qing¡¯s gloomy expression shifted, his gaze sharp as he stared at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Let me go and you can walk away untouched, otherwise, you¡¯ll surely die by Dan Hanjie¡¯s hand.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s clear cat-like eyes were full of obstinacy. Instinctively, she backed away, shielding her stomach. ¡°How long have you known him?¡± Wu Qing chuckled, his smile chilling. He noticed Qin Youxuan¡¯s defensive actions and raised an eyebrow with disinterest. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t answer, just looked at him curiously. ¡°If my information is correct, you¡¯ve only known Dan Hanjie for a few months. So are you that sure that it¡¯ll be me who ends up dead at his hands and not him dead by my gun?¡± Wu Qing stepped forward, stopping in front of a cab. Feeling around on the cab door for a few seconds before settling on a button and pressing it. ¡°Click¡ª¡ª¡± A faint noise sounded, causing Qin Youxuan to noticeably sense the wall shifting. Then therge wall at her back gradually moved. The expansive wall, like a tailored curtain, split open from the middle, revealing the ss mirror behind. The entire wall was transparent ss, lean closer to exhale, and you¡¯d see a mist forming on the ss. Qin Youxuan turned her head to see the view in the mirror and jolted. This¡­this is¡­
¡°The central control room for the entire vi.¡± Wu Qing stepped forward and lightly released the words that she wanted to say. He pressed a few ces on the ss mirror, and the transparent ss in the middle transformed into an LCD screen filled with control buttons. ¡°From here, you can see every corner of the entire vi, including¡­intruders.¡± Thest few words from Wu Qing were pronounced with extra emphasis, as if hinting at something.
¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s attention wasn¡¯t on him but rather she was craning her neck, striving to get a clear view of the people moving around in the vi. This was the first time she¡¯d seen other people in this wretched ce in thest three days. ¡°What are they doing?¡± Chapter 477: 477: A Completely Different Dan Hanjie Chapter 477: Chapter 477: A Completely Different Dan Hanjie Qin Youxuan squinted, staring intensely at the moving crowd below. Many people were holding different objects, as if hurriedly setting up the venue. ¡°You¡¯ll know soon enough.¡± ¡°¡­¡± A shiver ran down Qin Youxuan¡¯s spine, a sudden sense of foreboding surged. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. You said it yourself, Dan Hanjie has sealed off Fico City without a leak. With you, I can¡¯t escape. Since I can¡¯t escape, I have to do something, don¡¯t I?¡± Wu Qingughed coldly, his smile that day was terrifying. Qin Youxuan struggled to steady her mind, ¡°You can choose to let me go and run away by yourself. With your skills and having a mole by Dan Hanjie¡¯s side, escaping should be easy, right?¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes shed, ¡°Or, we can make a deal. Let me go, and I¡¯ll plead for you. I promise I won¡¯t let Dan Hanjie kill you.¡± Considering his face being an exact copy of Bai Huo¡¯s, Dan Hanjie would probably hesitate to harm him.
¡°You¡¯re still trying to turn this around at this point, you¡¯re smart. If you¡¯re willing, once Dan Hanjie is done with you, you can consider standing by my side, I don¡¯t mind you being his ex.¡± Wu Qing turned his tall body towards Qin Youxuan, each word uttered with extreme seriousness. It seemed like he had foreseen that Dan Hanjie would certainly abandon Qin Youxuan. Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat under his gaze, but she kept herposure and coldly shifted her gaze, ¡°He won¡¯t abandon me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too early to say that.¡± Wu Qing replied, his face expressionless. ¡°Let me show you something.¡± ¡°I¡¯m more interested in when you n to let me go.¡± Qin Youxuan moved her wrists. Having her hands bound behind her for such a long time, her arms were starting to ache. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it will be soon.¡± ¡°What are you trying to do? With Da Bai here, Dan Hanjie will find this ce soon. If you don¡¯t leave now, you won¡¯t be able to!¡± Unable to loosen the ropes, Qin Youxuan was fixed to the bedpost and had the urge to kill out of frustration. ¡°If I let you go like this, why would I have gone through all the trouble of bringing you here?¡± Wu Qing chuckled coldly, a smirk of mockery on his face as he turned away and looked at therge screen showing the vi¡¯s front door.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°He will be here soon, let¡¯s just calmly wait. I¡¯ll let you see apletely different Dan Hanjie¡­.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart had raced to her throat by now. Her desire for Dan Hanjie to find her quickly had beenpletely reced by worry. For some reason, seeing Wu Qing¡¯s almost crazy smile, she had a very bad feeling¡­ She just hoped now that Dan Hanjie wouldn¡¯te¡­ ¡°Arooo¡ª¡± A clear howl came from outside the gate.
Qin Youxuan¡¯s nerves tensed, she abruptly sat upright. It was Da Bai. It was Da Bai¡¯s voice. He still came¡­
¡°Faster than I expected, he indeed is not to be underestimated,¡± Wu Qing mumbled and quickly swiped on the screen. Soon, the screen was switched to outside the gate. A row of imposing ck luxury cars was parked together. As soon as the cars stopped, a group of bodyguards swiftly disembarked, forming a protective formation around the middle car. Once the door was opened, a pair of long legs stepped out. Following, was Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, angry and resentful. He was wearing sunsses, hiding his charming eyes, but his whole body emanated a chilling murderous intent. Seeing Da Bai standing and howling at the gate of the vi, he quickly approached. ¡­ PS: Ten updates for today done, muah! Chapter 478: 478: A Person Seeking Death Chapter 478: Chapter 478: A Person Seeking Death ¡°Arf!¡± Da Bai mped onto the hem of his pants, vigorously dragging him inside. His bright wolf-like eyes were unusually excited. ¡°I understand.¡± Dan Hanjie patted Da Bai¡¯s head, signaling it to back off. He removed his sunsses, took a step back, and cast a careful nce over the newly built old-style vi before him. ¡°Mr. Jie, the atmosphere here is very strange.¡± Yao quickly caught up, warily warning him. It was evident that the design of this vi was carried out decades or even a century ago, building such an imitation old vi in the suburbs means that the owner of the vi either cherishes old times or has ulterior motives. ¡°Don¡¯t you think this vi looks familiar?¡± Dan Hanjie nced sidelong at Yao. Yao was stunned and tried to recall. ¡°I can¡¯t remember.¡±
Yao couldn¡¯t recall, he looked up again, ¡°Mr. Jie, you should step back, let me lead people in for a look first.¡± ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± Just as Yao finished speaking, Dan Hanjie¡¯s mobile phone rang. His flirtatious eyes squinted and he picked up the call. ¡°If you want to see a living person, call your people to cool down, disperse everyone, ande in alone.¡± A cold voice came from the other end of the phone, the voice distorted by a voice changer carried an unpleasant hoarse sound. ¡°I need to see her first.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he spoke out withposure. He moved the phone aside and quickly switched to video call, waiting for the other party to ept. Meanwhile, he signaled Yao to quickly investigate the number used by the other party. Yao slightly nodded and was about to leave when he heard a sneering from the phone. ¡°Don¡¯t bother, your man won¡¯t find anything.¡± It was a reckless and arrogant provocation. The video call was epted. The screen is in a room, pitch-ck, with only a faint glow from a screen on the side, but it was impossible to see what was on it. Nor was it possible to tell which room of the vi it was. ¡°Where is she?¡± Dan Hanjie gritted his teeth, knowing he had already exposed himself under the enemy¡¯s supervision, yet a chill engulfed his entire being. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you will see her.¡± The screen of the mobile phone kept changing, as if someone had switched on a shlight. A beam pierced the darkness, directly shining onto the bed. Qin Youxuan¡¯s tiny body was curled up at the head of the bed, her hands and feet tightly bound by ropes, and her mouth covered by tape.
Seeing Dan Hanjie on the video call, her cat-like eyes were red and inmed. She appeared to be excited about expressing something, but was unable to speak. ¡°Cat, don¡¯t be afraid. I will get you out.¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes tightened, his lips parted slightly, he spoke with absolute certainty. As long as she is okay. ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan shook her head desperately, a tear slipped from her eye. She didn¡¯t want him toe in, not even a little bit. Dan Hanjie, please leave, I beg of you! Please don¡¯te in alone to risk your life; she would go crazy¡­ ¡°How romantic and touching. Just rest assured, I won¡¯t im your lives, it¡¯s just a game, don¡¯t get too anxious.¡± An ever-concealed Wu Qing interrupted mockingly and ended the video call. At his word, Qin Youxuan raised her head and red at him fiercely. If res could kill, she would have stabbed a hundred holes into Wu Qing! ¡°¡­¡± ¡°Everyone retreat five hundred meters away and on no ount is anyone to make a rash move without my order.¡± Dan Hanjie looked at the ended call, his eyes flickered, and his cold lips parted.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Mr. Jie!¡± Yao, hearing that Dan Hanjie nned to risk his life alone, anxiously attempted to block his path. Chapter 479: 479: The Game Begins Chapter 479: Chapter 479: The Game Begins ¡°There must be other ways to save the youngdy. Diwu Zexian and others are almost here, we can wait a bit longer. We know nothing about the situation inside, what if there is a sniper¡­¡± The thought terrified Yao, who desperately blocked Dan Hanjie¡¯s way. ¡°Move aside!¡± Dan Hanjie red at Yao who was blocking him with a heavy gaze. There¡¯s no time. If the enemy knew they found the ce, they wouldn¡¯t let them deploy. Every minute he wasted put Qin Youxuan in greater danger, yet they couldn¡¯t dig up any information about their enemy. Just like an enemy that popped out of nowhere, with an imposing air but no warning signs whatsoever. He wanted to know who was ying games, and what their purpose was. ¡°Mr. Jie¡­¡±
¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself for the third time.¡± Dan Hanjie nced around, his gazending on a pinhole camera outside the gate. He smirked coldly, ¡°A coward who doesn¡¯t dare to show his face can¡¯t take my life.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Yao watched as Dan Hanjie, who could not be persuaded, almost gritted his teeth to shreds. All he could do was watch Dan Hanjie step outside the gate. He ordered everyone to retreat. Once they stepped back as per the request, the vi entrance¡¯s sensor beeped, and the gate automatically retracted. Charging in with people at this point would be the safest n. The enemy wouldn¡¯t expect it, and they could easily take control of the situation. But this would put Qin Youxuan in danger. Dan Hanjie would never allow it. ¡°Assistant Yao, are we just going to stand by and do nothing?¡± Watching the slowly closing door and the silhouette of Dan Hanjie about to disappear, everyone broke into a cold sweat. Anxiously, Yao turned his back, clenching and unclenching his hand at his side. He couldn¡¯t disobey Mr. Jie¡¯s orders. ¡°Quickly notify the headquarters, tell Mr. Zexian they need to hurry up!¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Just hoping everything was not toote¡­ ¡°Yes.¡± ¡­ Dan Hanjie stood tall in the middle of the courtyard. Looking around, the tranquil garden hinted at the old vi¡¯s elegance, each touch meticulously crafted.
Especially that fish pond in the middle¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s face suddenly changed, his breath bing frantic. He stood still in front of the courtyard, not stepping forward. A few broken images shed before his eyes.
It seemed that something that was suppressed in the bottom of his memory was surging, about to burst out from his mind. ¡°Buzz buzz¡ª¡ª¡± His phone rang again. Suppressing the difort in his chest, Dan Hanjie picked it up. ¡°Doesn¡¯t this ce seem familiar? Go on, you¡¯ll remember everything soon. Once the game starts, it won¡¯t stop¡­¡± ¡°¡­¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s breath hitched, he nced around but saw no one, let alone any traces of a sniper. The opponent probably didn¡¯t want his life. So, the so-called game¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes were cold, his lips curled in a dangerous arc, and he stepped forward. Even if he knew there was an ambush, he had no choice but to move forward; he couldn¡¯t gamble with that cat¡¯s life. The interior of the vi was extravagant with a Mediterranean style decor. Expensive sofas,vish famous oil paintings, and ancient artworks visible everywhere¡­
The servants were carefully dusting off the antiques¡­ The memories rushed to his mind, causing Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure to freeze instantly, turning pale. Suddenly, he heard a sound by his ear. Chapter 480: 480: Countless People Chapter 480: Chapter 480: Countless People
All the servants in the living room had gathered together, respectfully standing in two rows. A noble man walked out of the room, behind him, several tall bodyguards were dragging a woman, her hair disheveled, her face imprinted with handprints¡­ As soon as the man stood firm in the living room, the woman was dragged in front of him. A brutal sentence echoed in his ears, a sentence that Dan Hanjie would never forget in his life. ¡°She likes to seduce men, let her die under a man.¡± A group of bodyguards outside the door swarmed in, encircling a woman in the middle. The woman desperately cried and begged for mercy, her voice was shrill, but no one paid attention. Her clothes were torn apart, revealing her beautiful body. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡± Countless hands roamed over her body, a bodyguard pulled down her panties, and brutally thrust into her. The bodyguards followed one by one, she had lost count of how many¡­ The woman¡¯s screams echoed throughout the vi. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª¡±
Dan Hanjie¡¯s face changed, his eyes turning blood red, his hands clutching his head, letting out beast-like painful howls. His tall figure crouched on the ground, looking at therge vase in the corner of the living room. It seemed as if a seven-year-old boy appeared before his eyes, hiding there in fear. His pure eyes, looked terrified, watching his mother being pressed by countless men, her body, filled with bright red blood¡­ Like the afterglow at the edge of the sky, so red, so red¡­ Finally, she looked at him with herst breath. The despair in her eyes, he could never forget in his life. The small body tried to rush forward, but was shoved away by the burly bodyguards. One of them even kicked him in the stomach, a strong kick, hey on the ground in pain for half an hour without getting up. That day, he watched his own mother die in front of him in the cruelest way¡­ Dan Hanjie began trembling all over, clutching his short hair fiercely. In his mind, destructive scenes were reying over and over again, like a curse, resounding incessantly in his ears. Dan Hanjie¡¯s eyes became more and more manic, his seductive pupils seemed to be soaked in blood, emitting a deep red. His whole body emanated an indescribable horrifying aura¡­.. His lips moved, but he did not utter a sound. ¡­ ¡°You pervert, what the hell did you do to him!¡± In the control room, Qin Youxuan screamed in frenzy, her heart wrenching as she saw the pain on Dan Hanjie¡¯s face.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om She loudly called his name, but Dan Hanjie seemed to hear nothing. Seeing him kneeling on the ground, Qin Youxuan found it difficult to breathe from the pain. She struggled desperately, but the ropes on her hands and feet just tightened, making her bleed. ¡°If you have something against me, confront me directly, let him go!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the real show has just begun.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°He belongs to my world, and I¡¯m here to take him back. Rest assured, he won¡¯t die, the ones who will, are those who deserve it, the real Dan Hanjie is about to rebirth.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan held her breath, looked at the devilish Wu Qing, then at Dan Hanjie who was standing up from the ground, panic welled up in her eyes. For the first time in her life, she regretted a decision so deeply. If she could do it all over again, she would rather never meet him. She didn¡¯t want to be his burden, his weakness¡­. ¡°Dan Hanjie you idiot, big idiot, why did you have toe in, why¡­¡± ¡°Thump, thump¡ª¡ª¡± A series of noises came from the corner of the living room. Chapter 481: 481 The One Who Delivers The Fatal Blow Is You Chapter 481: Chapter 481 The One Who Delivers The Fatal Blow Is You A significant number of people swarmed out, d in whiteb coats and nursing attire. They gravitated towards Dan Hanjie. ¡°What are you all standing around for? Doesn¡¯t anyone want to give him his medicine? These lunatics really give no peace¡­¡± The leading female doctor barked an order, bringing the surrounding men nearer to Dan Hanjie. Dan Hanjie seemed frozen, standing there like a soulless puppet. The dying screams of his mother echoed in his ears. As the approaching men came closer, his breathing became more and morebored¡­ shes of myriad images flooded his vision. Hospitals, doctors, nurses¡­ And many others, people of varying ages but sharing the same abnormalities¡­
His mind started to get scrambled, as if it was attempting to reassemble disconnected memories. His reality was beginning to crumble, as if he had been thrust back into the mental institution where he has resided beyond the age of seven. Every day spent in the same routine, surrounded by the same people. And the relentless berating¡­ ¡°Your mother is a whore. A druggie who gave birth to an abnormal child¡­ It serves you right for being a lunatic¡­¡± A lunatic ¨C he was a lunatic. Dan Hanjie nted himself there, suddenly backing up against the wall, striking it forcefully with his head. His mother was not a whore, he was not a lunatic, he was not¡­ Dan Hanjie¡¯s demeanor morphed into something violent, bloodthirsty, and ruthless. He slowly turned around, looking at the defiant female doctor before him.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om His captivating eyes glittering with a cruel luminescence, he inched forward, one step at a time. He was not a lunatic, he was not. ¡°¡­¡± The woman in theb coat was about to utter something, but faced with Dan Hanjie¡¯s bloodthirsty, manic gaze, she was robbed of her words. She retreated involuntarily. ¡°What are you all waiting for, give him his medicine!¡± the female doctor instructed her colleagues, but to no avail as the others recoiled in terror. ¡°Where is Qin Youxuan?¡± Dan Hanjie uttered each word with a chilling rity. One thought upied his mind: he had to find his cat.
As if that alone could give him the strength to carry on without spiraling into madness. ¡­ ¡°Dan Hanjie!¡± Upon hearing her name being called out, Qin Youxuan choked back tears, propelling herself forward, longing to be closer to him.
She had no inkling of what he¡¯d gone through, but she could sense the instability creeping into Dan Hanjie¡¯s state of mind. He was on the brink of copse. ¡°Stop this at once, make them stop!¡± She didn¡¯tprehend what Wu Qing was up to but had surmised that he was attempting to trigger Dan Hanjie¡¯s dormant memories. In a brutal and direct approach, he was forcing Dan Hanjie to recall painful events that had pushed him over the edge. He was fighting against himself, resisting the onught of memories. ¡°Don¡¯t you worry, there¡¯s no one left,¡± Wu Qing nced at her and responded nonchntly. Before Qin Youxuan could even heave a sigh of relief, he coldly let out augh, ¡°Because the one who cannd the fatal blow on him is you.¡± ¡°You sick bastard, don¡¯t even think about it!¡± Kin Youxuan roared in fury. Gritting her teeth, she wished nothing more than to lunge at this devil and draw his bloody end. Seeing Dan Hanjie, endlessly scouring the hall for her, she couldn¡¯t hold back her tears. He had vested her as hisst resort, he was searching for her, and here she was, unable to do anything for him. ¡­
¡°Tell me again, where is she?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s devilish eyes shed for a moment. Twisting his figure, he dashed past the crowd towards the upstairs. His agile movement, akin to a cheetah, caught everyone off guard. Everyone downstairs either forgot or were too fearful to make a move ¨C no one dared block his path. Chapter 482: 482: No, Never Believe It! Chapter 482: Chapter 482: No, Never Believe It! Qin Youxuan watched the surveince footage, seeing Dan Hanjie getting closer and closer to her, causing her to hold her breath anxiously. She wanted to draw near him, but her body was paralyzed. Her hands and feet were bleeding from her attempts to struggle free, drenching the sheets in red. She could do nothing but watch¡­ Just as Dan Hanjie was about to locate her room, Wu Qing suddenly approached her. He ced a hand on her shoulder, starting to tear at her clothes. ¡°What do you think you¡¯re doing? Let go!¡± ¡°The final act is about to begin. If you cooperate with me, I won¡¯t touch you. But if you want to make our y real, I won¡¯t mind.¡± With a swift pull from Wu Qing, Qin Youxuan¡¯s smooth shoulders were exposed to the air, goosebumps forming on her skin. ¡°Don¡¯t touch me!¡± Qin Youxuan clenched her teeth, her eyes welling up with tears.
Looking at Dan Hanjie, still at the door, she screamed his name with all of her might. Yet, separated by a room, Dan Hanjie seemed to hear nothing and entered the room next door instead. When he came out again, Qin Youxuan¡¯s clothes had been torn to shreds by the man. She was forcefully pinned down onto the bed. She watched in horror as Wu Qing injected a cold liquid into his arm. Despite her nerves being on edge, she found herself unable to resist. The man suddenly turned his head, nced at the surveince screen, removed his coat, revealing a muscr chest. Hey down next to Qin Youxuan, putting an affectionate arm around her waist. Qin Youxuan clenched her teeth in rage, tears sliding down her cheeks.N?v(el)B\\jnn Wu Qing pressed something on the bedside, and the entire wall facing Dan Hanjie turned into a pane of transparent, tempered ss. Like a live projector, it disyed everything happening inside the room. Wu Qing bent down and kissed her shoulder. His robust body pressed against hers, his hands on either side of her, his actions radiating intimacy. ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job. Once Dan Hanjie goes mad, I¡¯ll take you back.¡± In a daze, Qin Youxuan heard these words and trembled violently. ¡°You¡¯re so despicable!¡± She opened her mouth soundlessly, her eyes so bloodshot they looked like they might bleed. She didn¡¯t even dare turn her head to look at Dan Hanjie¡¯s face, fearing she would see scorn and hatred. After a long silence, violent tremors suddenly shook the area outside the door. Qin Youxuan forced herself to look. Dan Hanjie¡¯s ck eyes mirrored a kind of madness, emitting a violent light. After a deafening roar, he seized a chair and threw it forcefully against the ss wall. ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡±
¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± ¡°Bang¡ª¡ª¡± His behavior was erratic; his face pale and lips seeping blood, highlighting his already mesmerizing face. His eyes were wild, like a demon breaking free from its chains.
Both hands clutching the chair, he hurled it time and time again at the ss barrier. The shattering ss fell onto him, cutting his skin and staining his clothes with fresh blood¡­ The agony resonated throughout the old vi just like a wounded beast¡¯s roar¡­ Holding the chair, he slowly walked towards the two figures on the bed. His hands crunched as they tightened around the chair, coldughter adding to the horrifying charm¡­ The intense pain twisted around his body like vines, slowly engulfing him¡­ Just as he stepped into the room, a flight of stairs unexpectedly opened beneath him and Dan Hanjie lost his footing, tumbling down. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡ª¡ª¡± Qin Youxuan yelled until her voice was hoarse, her cry reeking of desperation. Chapter 483: 483: This is the Real Dan Hanjie Chapter 483: Chapter 483: This is the Real Dan Hanjie ¡°I can give you one chance to choose, think carefully, do you want toe with me?¡± Wu Qing flipped up and stood in front of the control console. Satisfied, he looked up from the monitor and nced at Qin Youxuan, who had copsed even more thoroughly than Dan Hanjie, and began to speak. The game is over. Dan Hanjie¡¯s men could no longer hold back; if they didn¡¯t leave now, they wouldn¡¯t be able to leave at all. He had no interest in being buried with them. At these words, Qin Youxuan lifted her head haughtily. In her clear cat-like eyes, only intense hatred remained. It was filled with blood. ¡°It seems that you don¡¯t want toe with me. Don¡¯t me me for not reminding you, Dan Hanjie right now would probably want to tear you apart.¡± Wu Qing patted Qin Youxuan¡¯s face. Qin Youxuan turned her head, staring at him fiercely. ¡°Okay, I said that once the game is over, I¡¯ll let you go. Goodbye, little wildcat.¡± Wu Qing pressed a button on the control console. A crack appeared on the wall of the room, just big enough for one person to pass through. His figure shed, disappearing before her eyes.
All the lights in the room went out. Only Qin Youxuan remained, powerless, staring at the ceiling. Her chest suddenly churned, suffused with nausea, but nothing could be vomited up. She had never seen Dan Hanjie so out of control, so terrifying¡­ Wu Qing¡¯s words echoed in her ear. This was the real Dan Hanjie¡­ Callous, ruthless, bloodthirsty, mad¡­N?v(el)B\\jnn No, this was not him. Qin Youxuan painfully curled up on the bed. What was only half an hour felt like a century. After what seemed an eternity, Qin Youxuan finally heard the sound of the door opening. Then, footstep sounds. ¡°Miss.¡± It was the bodyguard¡¯s voice, ¡°Quickly inform Assistant Yao, we found Miss!¡± The light in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes flickered, just as she was about to move, someone came up to untie the rope binding her. Qin Youxuan flexed her wrist. Her numb joint lost its agility, dry blood stuck to her wound, and every movement brought intense pain. But she barely noticed, stumbling clumsily off the bed and running outside. She had only one thought in her mind; she needed to find Dan Hanjie. ¡°Miss¡­¡±
Seeing Qin Youxuan, Yao¡¯s eyes flickered subtly as he respectfully greeted her. ¡°Where¡¯s Dan Hanjie? Where did he go?¡± Qin Youxuan rushed forward, grabbing Yao¡¯s hand, asking anxiously. ¡°Mr.Jie is injured and being treated.¡± Yao responded respectfully, looking towards the restroom.
Qin Youxuan quickly released her grip, turned, and was about to go there when her arm was abruptly grabbed. ¡°Miss, it¡¯s better if you do not go in there right now.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan turned around, staring nkly at Yao who was speaking, ¡°What do you mean? Did something happen to him?¡± ¡°¡­Mr. Jie¡¯s condition is not good.¡± Yao was silent for a few seconds before speaking faintly. There was a distinct sense of oppression in his tone. No one could have expected, this stunning vi from the beginning was a carefully designed cage for Dan Hanjie. Not to take his life, but to drive him mad. ¡°I¡¯m going to check on him.¡± Qin Youxuan waved Yao¡¯s hand away and ran toward the restroom. She had only taken a few steps when the restroom door opened. Dan Hanjie¡¯s tall figure slowly walked out from the inside. His enchanting eyes were reddish. His hair was wet and still dripping. There was a slight swelling on his forehead, probably from a bump.
His face was very calm, calm enough to cause fear. Just a moment ago she had witnessed his madness and terror, and yet now, he was back to being aloof and on high. ¡°Dan Hanjie¡­ ¡± Qin Youxuan opened her lips slightly, called out, but recalling what had just happened, she strangely didn¡¯t dare to approach him. His aura was really strange. Chapter 484: 484: Im Pregnant Chapter 484: Chapter 484: I¡¯m Pregnant Upon seeing Qin Youxuan, Dan Hanjie¡¯s gaze shifted slightly, just for a moment, before regaining its usualposure. He pretended not to notice her, his steps leading him towards the door. Taking the suit jacket Yao handed him, he donned it. It masked the blood and filth on his body, his bewitching face exuding cold arrogance that deterred anyone from approaching him¡­ Just like the first time she saw him. Standing amidst the crowd, he was like an emperor, looking down upon those around him scornfully, as though they were mere ants he could crush with ease. But he never used to look at her in such a way. A pang of panic hit Qin Youxuan as she reached out to grab his arm, ¡°Dan Hanjie, what you saw wasn¡¯t real. It was all an illusion created by Wu Qing. I didn¡¯t betray you¡­¡± A strong hand suddenly seized her mouth, squeezing it tightly. Qin Youxuan¡¯s mouth was forced out of shape under the pressure, making it impossible for her to speak. Her eyes tightened in the face of Dan Hanjie¡¯s cold, harsh gaze.
¡°Wu Qing, is that the man?¡± Dan Hanjie¡¯s grip became harder, making Qin Youxuan feel as though he was about to crush her jaw. ¡°No¡­ That¡¯s¡­¡± Qin Youxuan tried her best to exin, her eyes nervously fixed on Dan Hanjie. She couldn¡¯t let him believe that scene; she had no idea who Wu Qing was after all. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter now.¡± Dan Hanjie gradually released his grip, stepped back and looked down at her from above. ¡°A woman who has been touched by another, I find repulsive.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan froze, eyes wide in shock, staring nkly at him. She had never imagined how much it would hurt to hear such words from his mouth. It felt as if someone was strangling her, causing a suffocating ache throughout her body. His eyes were so icy and alien¡­ ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan wanted to speak, but she was at a loss for words. Watching him turn around indifferently and begin to walk away, it felt as if her heart had been abruptly torn out.N?v(el)B\\jnn It was as if her blood was flowing in the wrong direction¡­ Suddenly, her eyes brightened, and she rushed forward, blocking Dan Hanjie¡¯s path. ¡°Dan Hanjie, I¡¯m pregnant!¡± Qin Youxuan said with desperation, her petite body lurching forward to tightly embrace his strong waist, repeating her words over and over. ¡°I¡¯m pregnant. You said that you¡¯d cherish any child born of me. You can¡¯t go back on your words¡­¡± Qin Youxuan eximed, clutching his arm while hugging him desperately.
Her desperation could not change his response. Dan Hanjie simply pushed her away coldly. His enchanting eyes swept over her t belly, a hint of mockery in his smile, ¡°Are you sure the child is mine?¡± ¡°¡­¡± His thin lips formed into a single word, ¡°Abort.¡±
¡°¡­¡± The disgust in his eyes was so obvious, so deep¡­ Each word was like a dagger, stabbing straight into Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart. Causing a flow of blood to pour out¡­ Qin Youxuan¡¯s legs gave out, and she dropped to the ground. He only cast her an indifferent nce before walking away. ¡°Miss, are you okay?¡± Yao stepped forward, reaching out to help Qin Youxuan up, but she shrank back. Her wide, frightened eyes looked at Yao incredulously. ¡°Did I mishear? He couldn¡¯t possibly not want our child¡­¡± Qin Youxuan clung to her head, coiling into a ball. ¡°Miss, when Mr. Jie was younger¡­¡± Yao stopped himself, ¡°Anyway, calm down for now. I¡¯ve already contacted Mr. Zexian. He will be here soon; everything will be okay when he arrives.¡± Before Yao could say anything else, he saw Dan Hanjie standing at the door, his enchanting ck eyes warning him. ¡°Take care, Miss!¡±
Yao clenched his jaw, turning to follow him out. ¡°Without him saying he won¡¯t abandon me, no one else can do anything¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes were dazed as she stared nkly ahead, tears trickling down her cheeks to the floor. Chapter 485: 485: Why hasnt he woken up yet? Chapter 485: Chapter 485: Why hasn¡¯t he woken up yet? She had imagined that they might not be able to stay together till the end. But she never thought it would end like this. As soon as she started touching his world, he ruthlessly shut her out. A permanent barrier. He doesn¡¯t even want their child¡­ Abort it. She never thought that when he found out about her pregnancy, he would say these two words. So determined, so cruel¡­ Qin Youxuan copsed on the ground, maintaining the same posture for a long time without knowing how long had passed. As if time hade to a still.
¡°Boom¨C¡± A thunderous sound rang out, apanied by a bright sh of lightning. It illuminated the dimly lit hall, and her pale face. The tears on her face had already dried up. Qin Youxuan slowly raised her nk eyes, looking at the increasingly gloomy sky. It¡¯s going to rain. How wonderful. With her petite body, she crawled up from the ground, took steps and started walking outside. Once she left the vi, the rain began to pour. Tiny raindrops hit her, and Qin Youxuan seemed to have forgotten to take shelter. The words Dan Hanjie had just said kept echoing in her ears. He didn¡¯t believe the child was his¡­ He said to terminate¡­ The rain got heavier, and the raindrops hitting her body felt somewhat painful. The bloodstains on her hands and feet from the bindings, upon encountering water, inflicted an intense burning pain. Qin Youxuan seemed to feel nothing, as she walked forward numbly. She didn¡¯t know where to go, where else could she go¡­ Rainwater flowed into her eyes. Unable to distinguish between rainwater and tears, it streamed down her face. ¡°Ah¨C¡± Qin Youxuan suddenly squatted down and held her head with both hands, letting out a heartbreaking scream.
People passing by saw her like this. They thought she was mentally ill and stayed away.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Qin Youxuan sat in the rain alone. She didn¡¯t know how long it took, but she finally managed to get up, turning around and heading in the direction of the city. She didn¡¯t believe that he would really abandon their child. She had to go find Dan Hanjie. Yao said his condition was not right. She saw with her own eyes how Wu Qing was provoking him¡­
Dan Hanjie was just provoked. She had to go find him. Qin Youxuan made up her mind and quickened her pace. Her clothes had been soaked by the rain and clung tightly to her body, as did her hair. Even though she was in a sorry state, she didn¡¯t care at all, just mechanically pacing forward¡­never stopping. ¡°Beep beep¨C¡± The sound of a car horn and a harsh braking noise abruptly rang out. The front of the car stopped just a few centimeters away from Qin Youxuan. It was so close, it almost hit her. ¡°Jin Chenye¡­¡± Qin Youxuan slowly lifted her head and saw the person in the driver¡¯s seat, her vision darkened, and she fell down, copsing. She slipped into unconsciousness. ¡­
The wind stopped, the rain stopped. Panoramic disy of colorful rainbows in the sky, the vibrant colors brightening the rain-soaked sky. The Qin family mansion. ¡°Cough, cough¨C¡± The person lying on the bed, still unconscious, suddenly burst out coughing. Qin Youxuan shifted her body ufortably, her small hand clutching her chest tightly, as if even in her dreams she was suffocating¡­ Her eyebrows tightly furrowed, never releasing their tension. Mumbling non-stop in her sleep. Jin Chenye, who had been keeping watch by her side, heard the noise and immediately turned, nced at her. Assured that she hadn¡¯t awakened, he knitted his brows, grabbed the cor of the doctor, and pulled him outside. Pushing the doctor against the outside wall, he growled, ¡°What exactly is going on? She just got a bit soaked in the rain, you also said that the wounds on her body were superficial. Howe she hasn¡¯t woken up after such a long time?¡± Chapter 486: 486: Better to Go to the Hospital Soon Chapter 486: Chapter 486: Better to Go to the Hospital Soon ¡°Young Master, I am not sure. The youngdy doesn¡¯t have any other injuries. Her unconsciousness might be due to other reasons. We don¡¯t have the equipment here. Perhaps it would be better to take her to the hospital for a thorough physical examination,¡± The doctor nervously exined, meeting Jin Chenye¡¯s terrifying gaze. ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes flickered, and he let go of his grip. He turned back into the room. Just as he reached out to pick her up and take her to the hospital, he saw Qin Youxuan open her eyes. Her bright cat-like eyes were devoid of any vitality as she stared nkly at him. ¡°Xuan, you¡¯re awake!¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s hand rxed, and he voiced out excitedly. ¡°¡­Did you save me?¡±
¡°Yes. I received a message that you were in the outskirts, so I drove over. I¡¯m not sure if it was good or bad luck, but I found you just in time before you fainted in front of my car, luckily, I didn¡¯t have a heart attack.¡± Jin Chenye said jokingly, thought for a moment, and still felt uneasy, ¡°Do you feel ufortable anywhere?¡± Hesitating for a few seconds, Jin Chenye quickly darted out and dragged the family doctor back in. ¡°Check her quickly. Is there any issue?¡± ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll check right now.¡± The doctor moved forward, pulled out a stethoscope, ¡°Youngdy, don¡¯t worry, you only caught a cold from the rain, as long as you don¡¯t get a fever, you should be fine.¡± ¡°How is my child, is it okay?¡± Qin Youxuan tried to sit up by supporting herself with her arms, her hand over her abdomen in fear, anxiously looking at the doctor. ¡°You¡¯re pregnant?¡± Jin Chenye was taken aback. His hand by his side involuntarily clenched into a fist. She was actually pregnant. She was carrying Dan Hanjie¡¯s child¡­ Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t bother exining to Jin Chenye. Seeing the doctor didn¡¯t say anything, she became more anxious, ¡°Is my baby gone?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The family doctor paused, held onto Qin Youxuan¡¯s wrist, felt it for a while, then finally let go. ¡°Youngdy, you might need to go to the hospital for a check-up just to be safe.¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡­ In the VIP ward of the hospital. ¡°Do I need to notify him?¡± Jin Chenye, standing by the window, slowly turned around and looked at Qin Youxuan lying on the bed.
The test results didn¡¯te out yet. The atmosphere was extremely depressing. ¡°¡­He won¡¯te.¡± Qin Youxuan shook her head lightly, letting out a bitter smile. Upon hearing that she was pregnant, he only told her to abort it. Why would he appear because of the child?
¡°It¡¯s his child. He has toe whether he wants to or not!¡± Jin Chenye yelled in a low voice, seeing tears welling up in Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes, his voice softened again, ¡°Did you two have a fight?¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stared nkly for a moment, then shook her head. They did not fight. He didn¡¯t even give her the chance to quarrel. He simply condemned her to death. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Jin Chenye furrowed his eyebrows and walked towards her withrge strides. Qin Youxuan¡¯s pale face, with thick bandages wrapped around her wrists and ankles, quietly sat on the hospital bed, calmness that broke one¡¯s heart. He had never seen her so listless, as if all the faith in life had faded away. And the words she said. He was even more confused. Dan Hanjie had painstakingly snatched her away from his side. When Qin Youxuan disappeared, he frantically locked down the city to find her. They finally found her, but he was nowhere to be seen.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°¡­He doesn¡¯t want me anymore.¡± Qin Youxuan forced out the words, simple yet as if they took all her energy to say.
Chapter 487: 487: Wanting a Child Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Wanting a Child ¡°What did you say?¡± Jin Chenye was taken aback, about to press for more details, when the door of the sick room was pushed open. The attending physician walked in with the test results. ¡°How is my baby?¡± Upon seeing the doctor, Qin Youxuan put everything out of her mind, only wanting to know if the baby in her belly was okay. She must have been mad to have run out in the rain¡­ ¡°Miss Qin, we have conducted a thorough examination on you. You are not pregnant.¡± The doctor flipped through the final report, asserting with certainty. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan waspletely stunned, disbelief etched on her face, ¡°Impossible! How could I not be pregnant!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit recently. Moreover, when I was with my husband, we never took any contraceptive measures. Also, my period has been dyed for almost a month¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan asked agitatedly, her hands tightly clenching the bedsheet. With her body reacting so obviously, how could it not be a pregnancy¡­ ¡°Nausea and vomiting are not exclusively signs of pregnancy. It¡¯s possible that these symptoms are caused by excessive mental pressure leading to physical rejection. You¡¯ll feel better after rxing and adjusting your state of mind.¡± The doctor paused before continuing. ¡°As for your dyed period, the female physiological environment is quiteplex. Consuming too much cold food, or suffering too much mental stress can cause menstrual dys. Some women naturally have irregr periods. Miss Qin, have you ever had your period dyed before? Or have you taken a pregnancy test?¡± ¡°¡­¡± The light gradually extinguished from Qin Youxuan¡¯s eyes. She hadn¡¯t¡­ She never got the chance to get tested. As soon as she had spected that she might be pregnant, Dan Hanjie left her. She was under immense mental pressure at that time, but she never thought her stress would lead to a false belief in pregnancy¡­ ¡°Miss Qin, rest assured, you are very healthy, getting pregnant is just a matter of time. Perhaps, you¡¯re putting too much pressure on yourself because you¡¯re too eager to have a child, which actually isn¡¯t good. Once your body condition stabilizes, you will soon have a baby.¡± After saying this, the attending doctor let the nursee to give her an injection and intravenous fluids. Although Qin Youxuan wasn¡¯t pregnant, her hands and feet were scratched, and she had been out in the rain, causing her wounds to be soaked. Preventing a cold and tetanus was a must. The doctors and nurses quickly left. Only two people remained in the sick room. The quiet room was filled with an indescribable depressive atmosphere. ¡°Why did this happen¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan murmured to herself. Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t want her anymore, and she didn¡¯t have a baby either. Overnight, everything seemed different. ¡°Xuan, look at me!¡±
Jin Chenye walked over, firmly gripping her shoulder. His eyes were intense, ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on with you and Dan Hanjie, but honestly, it¡¯s better that you aren¡¯t pregnant at this time. You can now take some time and think hard about whether you both are truly meant for each other.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that¡­¡± Pushing his arm away, Qin Youxuan spoke excitedly,¡±You don¡¯t understand. I thought I was pregnant. Do you have any idea how happy I was?¡± She never knew how much she wanted a child. She wanted his child.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Imagining a little one, with eyes like Dan Hanjie, the same nose, the same little mouth¡­ Her chest felt as if it was filled with something. Imagining how happy Dan Hanjie would be when he found out she was pregnant, she couldn¡¯t help but smile, even in her dreams. Chapter 488: 488: Stand Up Again After Falling Chapter 488: Chapter 488: Stand Up Again After Falling But now, everything had be nothing but an illusion. Dan Hanjie didn¡¯t want her anymore, the child was a misunderstanding¡­ Once again, her life had turned into a joke. The man who promised her a home just let go of her hand like that. What she lost was not just a child that never existed, but the feelings she believed in so deeply¡­ ¡°You can¡¯t let go of him just like that?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s eyes darkened, his face pale. ¡°¡­I don¡¯t know, maybe I just can¡¯t ept that we ended this way.¡± Qin Youxuan dropped her gaze, ¡°He doesn¡¯t believe me.¡± Even though she had anticipated his reaction to the situation. But when he actually said those hurtful words, she realized that she couldn¡¯t bear it at all. She didn¡¯t know who she lost her virginity to, yet he said he finds a woman who has been touched by others disgusting¡­
She had no rebuttal. He even doubted that the child was his¡­ Well, that¡¯s fine. The child didn¡¯t exist anyway. Otherwise, she herself might not be able to face the child. ¡°What are you nning to do next?¡± Jin Chenye asked with his eyes slightly flickering, looking at her intently, ¡°Xuan,e home, let me take care of you.¡± The doctor said, her nausea and irregr periods were due to excessive mental stress. Dan Hanjie had never taken good care of her. He wouldn¡¯t let her go back to that man again. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned. She touched her stomach and gave a bitter smile, ¡°He has announced his engagement. Now everyone knows we¡¯re married. If I moved back to the Qin house now, it would probably cause trouble for you.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t mind¡­¡± ¡°But I do.¡± Qin Youxuan softly interrupted him, her clear, cat-like eyes looking at the startled Jin Chenye, ¡°You should have your own life, not constantly cleaning up after me. I owe you enough.¡± Moreover, she was not a child any longer. She took a wrong path, fell down, she can just pick herself up and choose again. As long as she wasn¡¯t dead, she wouldn¡¯t give up so easily.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om It was just a breakup, or to put it more tragically, a failed marriage. Once she divorces Dan Hanjie, she could start over. ¡°If you really consider me as your brother, you won¡¯t owe me anything. Taking care of my sister is my responsibility. If dad knew, he wouldn¡¯t agree to let you wander outside alone.¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle gaze held a hint of gloom. He looked at Qin Youxuan, who insisted on not returning home with him, his face showing a hint of urgency. ¡°I¡¯m just living alone, not wandering outside. Don¡¯t mention this to dad yet, I don¡¯t want him to worry.¡±
¡°If you really intend to divorce Dan Hanjie, how long do you think you can hide the news? Reporters haunt the Qin house, let alone a party-living outside. If news leaks out, you¡¯d be hounded to the point where you have nowhere to hide!¡± Jin Chenye pulled her weakened body into his arms, clutching her arm tightly. ¡°Xuan, for my peace of mind, can you please move back home? Let me take care of you, even if it¡¯s as a brother.¡± ¡°¡­¡±
Qin Youxuan stiffened, ufortably pushed his arm away, ¡°I¡¯ll go to Yaya. I won¡¯t stay outside alone. You don¡¯t have to worry about me being uncared for. How¡¯s your mother, by the way? If my appearance again upsets her¡­¡± Qin Youxuan let out a bitterugh. She had hated Jin Lan for so long, suddenly having to concern herself with her health from a different perspective, she found it hard to adapt. Chapter 489: 489: If You Know Its Shameful, Then Obey Chapter 489: Chapter 489: If You Know It¡¯s Shameful, Then Obey ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye was startled after hearing her words. ¡°You¡¯ve changed a lot.¡± ¡°People always have to learn to grow up, don¡¯t they?¡± Qin Youxuan smiled, less bitterness hiding in her smile than before, ¡°After the divorce papers are filed, I will return to the United States to finish my studies.¡± She had hesitated for so long and even thought she may not have a chance to return, but after going through roundabouts, she had to leave anyway. This time, no one would interfere. ¡°Do you have to rush it?¡± Jin Chenye swayed a little, reached for the bed rail beside him, and eyed her without lifting his gaze. Qin Youxuan had alreadypletely avoided his embrace, slightly nodded in acknowledgment, ¡°It¡¯s only a matter of time. Coincidentally, Professor Hubble, who used to guide me, has a suitable research topic, so it¡¯s the best time for me to go back.¡± The drip in her hand was soon finished.
At Jin Chenye¡¯s insistence, she underwent a health check-up again and took advantage of the power of the Qin family to get the results quickly. ¡°Master Jin can rest assured, Miss Qin is healthy. The physiological reaction was just caused by severe stress, she just needs to rest.¡± The doctor prescribed many medications, all sorted carefully before handing them over to Jin Chenye. Qin Youxuan took them first, ¡°It¡¯s my medicine, I should keep it myself, so you don¡¯t have to trouble yourself in sending it to me.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye stared at his empty hands, his eyes flickering, but kept silent. She was avoiding him, how could he not feel it? ¡°Do I need to take all these medications?¡± It was a full bag, would she possibly get sick by taking too much? ¡°Yes, all of them are for regting your body. Miss Qin, you need not worry. Master Jin has mentioned your body¡¯s sensitive reaction to Western medicine, so most of the medication I prescribed are Chinese made, which won¡¯t harm you even if you take them a lot.¡± The doctor exined respectfully. Hearing this, Qin Youxuan looked at Jin Chenye, a trace of sadness fleeting across her cat-like eyes. Jin Chenye, please stop treating me this well, it only makes it harder for me to face you¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go. Weren¡¯t you going to see Ning Yanan? I will apany you there.¡± ¡°¡­¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you can go there by yourself. You know I wouldn¡¯t agree.¡± Jin Chenye cut her off, and walked ahead. After a few steps, he turned around and saw that Qin Youxuan was still frozen in ce, watching him. He returned with a soft gaze, grasping her hand and pulling her forward. ¡°Jin Chenye, I can walk on my own, you don¡¯t need to drag me¡­¡±
Just like pulling a kid throwing a tantrum, their actions drew the attention of others in the hospital, causing quite a scene. ¡°If you know it¡¯s embarrassing, then behave yourself, don¡¯t always wait until I get angry to listen to me.¡± Jin Chenye paused, and looked back at her. Qin Youxuan rubbed her arm and tried to defend herself, ¡°It¡¯s not my fault, you always go against me, knowing that I have a bad temper and you never indulge me.¡± ¡°Indulge you? By letting you stand alone in the hospital corridor daydreaming, or insisting on taking a cab despite being ill?¡± Jin Chenye¡¯s voice fell, the eyes glistening with a different light.
¡°Youxuan, in trying to cut ties with me, you don¡¯t have to make it so obvious. If you do, it makes me think that the one who can¡¯t leave¡­ is you.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan stopped, staring up at him in surprise. Chapter 490: 490: Never Coming Back Again Chapter 490: Chapter 490: Never Coming Back Again After a moment, she finally stuttered a reply, ¡°I understand.¡± She moved past him, walked to the car door, and looked coldly at Jin Chenye, boldly ordering him, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to open the door?¡± ¡°¡­¡± ¡°It was you who wanted me not to distance myself from you. Those who are close to me should be used to my orders. Besides, taking care of women is the standard for a good modern man. You¡¯re just missing this little bit, but that¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll give you plenty of opportunities to practice. Today, you can start with opening the car door and ying the driver!¡± ¡°¡­¡± Jin Chenye was stunned for half a minute before he regained his senses. Qin Youxuan didn¡¯t hurry, she just leaned against the car door, fiddling with her fingers, waiting for him to snap back to reality. ¡°Hey, the sun is particrly ring after the rain. How long do you n to stand there staring into space? I¡¯m getting sunburned¡­¡± Qin Youxuan raised her hand to block the sun, squinting at him with cat-like eyes. He was the one who wanted her not to deliberately keep distance. This was his response when she took his advice. Perhaps, she should maintain some distance after all.
Just as Qin Youxuan reached for the car door, preparing to pull it open, someone caught her hand. Turning her head, she met Jin Chenye¡¯s gentle gaze. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that taking care of women is the standard for a good modern man? Let me do it. I¡¯d be very happy if I could be the good man in your eyes.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan hesitated briefly, then let go and gave him space. Watching Jin Chenye open the car door for her, she finally got in and gave him the address. She fully enjoyed his chauffeur service without any guilt. ¡­ ¡°Just drop me off here. I can make it upstairs on my own.¡± Qin Youxuan, standing outside Ning Yanan¡¯s apartment building, lightly waved at Jin Chenye, who was about to get out of the car. This time, Jin Chenye didn¡¯t insist, he just nodded lightly, ¡°Go on up, I¡¯ll watch you from here.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Qin Youxuan knew that he wouldn¡¯t leave until she went upstairs.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Without lingering any longer with Jin Chenye, she picked up arge bag of medicine and walked directly into the elevator. As the elevator doors closed, blocking out everything, Jin Chenye watched for a few seconds before starting the car and leaving. ¡°Ding¡ª¡ª¡± The tightly closed elevator doors opened once again. Qin Youxuan walked out, raised her head to watch his car disappear down the street, her eyes shing as she casually tossed the bag of medicine into the trash can. With a swift turn of her slender figure, she moved away from Ning Yanan¡¯s apartment building. She walked aimlessly forward¡­
Aside from the new phone Jin Chenye had bought her, she had not a single penny on her. When she grew tired, she would stop to rest for a while, then continue her journey once she regained her strength. All the way to Jiang Yu¡¯s grave. Alone, she sat there quietly, for a long time.
Wiping the immacte tombstone over and over again, ¡°Mom, I¡¯m nning to leave. Once I go, I may nevere back. Will you miss me?¡± Qin Youxuan slowly dropped her gaze, a glint of watery light in her eyes, ¡°I can¡¯t let go. Stay in this city with him, and I¡¯ll go mad sooner orter. Leaving is probably for the best, don¡¯t you agree?¡± She had never understood why her mother would risk her life for a irresponsible man. Only today did she understand, falling in love is falling in love. Right or wrong mattered not. Time was so short, and forgetting took so long¡­ Mumbling to herself, it was only at dusk that Qin Youxuan got up from in front of the tombstone and left the cemetery alone, a solitary figure in the dim light. Stepping out of the cemetery, she found herself standing in the middle of the road, suddenly unsure of where to go. After hesitating for a few seconds, she started heading towards the park at the entrance of Yujing Vi. Chapter 491: 491: A Kind of Happiness Called Others Happiness Chapter 491: Chapter 491: A Kind of Happiness Called Other¡¯s Happiness
¡°Excuse me, could you bother to take a family photo for us, a family of three?¡± As soon as Qin Youxuan entered the street park, she was stopped by someone. A woman handed her a camera, holding a small baby in her arms that was only a few months old, itsrge eyes shining brightly. ¡°¡­Okay.¡± Qin Youxuan took the camera, signaling for the woman to carry her child over. Not far away, a man was waiting for her. As soon as he saw hering with the child, he quickly reached out his hand to take the little one from her arms. A very warm family of three¡­ As Qin Youxuan finished taking the photo and looked at the framed image, she froze. Her chest filled with difort. The happiness of others only highlighted her own loneliness. Once, she thought such days were within her reach. Maybe one day, Dan Hanjie would take some time toe with her and their child to this unique little park and take a family photo. ¡°The photo is beautiful, thank you.¡± The woman took the camera back from her hand and couldn¡¯t resist taking another look at Qin Youxuan. ¡°Miss, you look familiar. Have I seen you somewhere before?¡±
¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Qin Youxuan returned the camera to the woman, and took one more nce at the baby nestled in her husband¡¯s arms. She didn¡¯t answer the woman¡¯s question, but instead started walking towards the fountain area.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Since Dan Hanjie had announced their marriage and her photo was exposed, many people would probably find her familiar. If the media were to find her, she was afraid she wouldn¡¯t be able to leave today. Once, she was kept in a vi and stayed at home simrly. But back then, Dan Hanjie was protecting her, even if it meant losing her freedom, she was content. And now? If she were forced to stay at home by the media, it would be a suffering of her own making. Sitting cross-legged on the grass, Qin Youxuan propped up her chin, staring fixedly at the pond ahead. She was in a daze. The sky gradually darkened. Only a hint of redness still hung in the sky, about to disappear. The people who came to the park for a walk were all heading back, the crowd around her dwindling¡­ In this vast space, only she remained seated. After sitting for god knows how long, her legs had gone numb. Qin Youxuan reached out to touch her cheeks and took out her phone from her pocket, dialing a number. ¡°Mr. Tang, there¡¯s something I need your help with¡­¡± ¡­ Fico City International Airport. Weing and seeing off, countless crowds areing and going in the airport terminal. The slightly hurried footsteps amplified the mncholy of separation. Qin Youxuan was still wearing the clothes from yesterday, alone, quietly sitting in the airport¡¯s waiting hall. Only carrying a small bag. ¡°Xuan!¡± Tang Nian, who hurriedly came, quickly spotted Qin Youxuan sitting in the departure hall and ran towards her with his briefcase. ¡°Mr. Tang.¡± Qin Youxuan stood from her chair, giving Tang Nian a small smile. She looked haggard after just one night, the sight of her was heartbreaking. Tang Nian frowned, ¡°Why are you torturing yourself like this? If your dad saw you like this, he would probably scold you. You¡¯re so old and still can¡¯t take care of yourself.¡± ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan touched her face and lowered her eyes to hide the bitterness within, paused for a while before raising her head again, ¡°Have all the procedures beenpleted?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve delivered the divorce agreement to the Dan Group. After both parties formally sign, the divorce agreement can take effect.¡± Seeing Qin Youxuan biting her lip, Tang Nian paused a bit before continuing. Chapter 492: 492: The Divorce Agreement Was Torn Chapter 492: Chapter 492: The Divorce Agreement Was Torn
¡°But Xuan, I can¡¯t get your passport.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was startled, ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It would be clearer if someone else exined this to you.¡± Tang Nian stepped aside and looked towards the man at the airport entrance. ¡°¡­Yao.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze paused, the pain she had been desperately suppressing stirring once again. She hadn¡¯t expected to see any of Dan Hanjie¡¯s people again. Seeing Yao reminded her of that arrogant and overbearing man, causing her heartache and leaving her breathless. ¡°Miss.¡± Yao caught Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze and quickly walked over, greeting her respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m not anymore.¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s gaze flickered, and she spoke calmly. As soon as Dan Hanjie signed the divorce agreement, their marriage would be officially void. It had been only a one-year contract marriage to begin with. It was now just an end to this farce, with everyone going their separate ways. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you will be disappointed, Miss, as Mr. Jie has torn up the divorce agreement.¡± Yao nced at Qin Youxuan and answered.
¡°¡­¡± He tore it up. He must be crazy to have torn it up. Is he not going to let her go, but keep her tied up for a year? ¡°Moreover, the marriage contract you signed, Miss, did not specify a term limit, so unless Mr. Jie agrees to a divorce, you will always be the Dan family¡¯s mistress.¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible, I clearly saw it, the marriage contract stated a one-year term¡­¡± Qin Youxuan¡¯s legs gave out from under her, and she slumped into a chair. She looked stunnedly at Tang Nian. He was awyer, and he knew very well that Dan Hanjie¡¯s actions now constituted deception in marriage. ¡°Xuan, I have reviewed the marriage contract, and there really isn¡¯t any time limit specified. If you two don¡¯t have a supplemental agreement or other persuasive evidence, your marriage is legally binding, and the only way to dissolve it is through mutual agreement for divorce.¡± Tang Nian said gravely. ¡°¡­¡± Qin Youxuan was stunned, her eyes flickering. A supplementary agreement¡­ She only signed one marriage contract. There was no supplementary agreement. However, attached to the marriage contract was a divorce agreement, which clearly stated that their marriage would automatically end after a year. She signed both documents and personally watched Dan Hanjie put them away. How could they be void¡­? ¡°Both the marriage and divorce agreement require notarization, Miss. The divorce agreement you signed on the day of the marriage was torn up on the same day. The so-called one-year term never existed.¡± Yao calmly opened his mouth, each word hammering a painful blow into Qin Youxuan¡¯s heart. Dan Hanjie had set a trap from the very beginning, leading her to believe she would be free after a year. In reality, he never intended to let her go¡­ ¡°Why would he do that?¡± Qin Youxuan gripped the armrest of the chair, her fingers turning white with the effort. She bit her lip hard. When she had wished their marriage would never end, he had let her believe they only had a year together. Finally, when she decided to leave, to abandon everything and start afresh, he used the marriage contract to bind herpletely¡­ Since the moment she met him, her life has beenpletely in his hands. ¡°With regards to this question, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not my ce to answer. All of your documents, Miss, are kept by Mr. Jie himself. If you want to leave, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll have to see Mr. Jie personally.¡± Yao bowed respectfully. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!